A sharp sell-off in Microsoft shares following its earnings report has ignited fresh fears over the profitability of massive AI investments, pulling major indexes lower and pushing the software sector into a bear market.
As the earnings season wraps up, regional banks demonstrated surprising strength in the third quarter. While facing headwinds from fintech competition and commercial real estate concerns, institutions like Stock Yards Bank posted record results, signaling cautious optimism for the sector.
An analysis of Q4 earnings reveals a sector cautiously optimistic. While facing challenges from fintech and commercial real estate, regional banks like Camden National Bank posted solid results, with the tracked group beating revenue estimates by 1.4% on average.
Silver prices tumbled over 9%, wiping out two days of gains amid a broad market pullback. The sell-off extended to gold, tech stocks, and cryptocurrencies as a stronger dollar and sector rotation prompted investors to reassess risk.
Alphabet's robust earnings were overshadowed by a massive, above-forecast capital expenditure plan, fueling investor anxiety over bloated AI investments and sky-high valuations, triggering a sell-off across global tech and related sectors.
While global markets present a mixed picture, Asia's technology sector remains a beacon for growth-focused investors. We examine three standout companies—T&S Communications, Dexerials, and Kohoku Kogyo—that are navigating economic shifts with innovation and strategic agility, offering compelling prospects in the region's dynamic tech landscape.
Asian equities followed Wall Street lower on Thursday, dragged down by a renewed sell-off in heavyweight technology stocks. While U.S. futures hinted at a tentative recovery, regional benchmarks from Tokyo to Seoul posted significant losses, reflecting investor jitters over stretched valuations and shifting sector dynamics.
Alphabet's stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results provided a welcome respite for the tech sector, easing fears of a broader selloff. While heavy AI spending continues, analysts highlight the company's vertical integration and Google Cloud's surging profitability as key competitive advantages.
A new AI tool from Anthropic sparked a broad sell-off in tech stocks, dragging down sector leader Nvidia. CEO Jensen Huang pushed back against fears of software obsolescence, calling the market reaction 'illogical'.
CNBC's Jim Cramer singled out Intuit Inc. as a standout in the S&P 500, noting its resilience while broader software valuations face pressure. The commentary comes as investors scrutinize technical signals and sector business models.
A sharp selloff in technology shares moderated by Wednesday's close, though the sector remained under pressure as concerns over AI's disruptive potential mounted. Capital rotated decisively toward value-oriented and small-cap stocks, highlighting a significant shift in market sentiment.
Cloud communications firm 8x8 (EGHT) surged over 43% after posting Q4 results that handily topped analyst forecasts, fueled by robust demand for its AI-powered customer experience platform and an upbeat revenue outlook.
Bitcoin's price action is increasingly mirroring that of beleaguered software equities, with analysts pointing to shared vulnerabilities in the face of artificial intelligence's disruptive rise.
Bio-Techne's Q2 FY2026 results show flat organic revenue, as robust demand from large pharmaceutical clients countered persistent softness in the biotech and academic sectors. Management highlights strategic growth areas and expects gradual market improvement.
JPMorgan Private Bank's Stephen Parker argues the recent software-driven market volatility represents a constructive shift, with capital flowing into undervalued cyclical and international opportunities.
The U.S. private sector added a modest 22,000 jobs in January, falling short of analyst forecasts and signaling a continued cooling of the labor market, according to ADP's latest report. While healthcare hiring remained robust, the overall pace highlights economic headwinds and political tensions over affordability ahead of the 2026 midterms.
U.S. equities presented a mixed picture on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average advancing while the Nasdaq 100 fell sharply. The divergence highlighted a notable sector rotation out of high-flying technology stocks, driven by uneven corporate earnings and new pressures from AI-driven automation tools.
Santec Holdings Corp. (TSE: 6777) experienced a dramatic 46.3% surge in its share price, fueled by a pre-earnings volume spike. As investors pile into the optical technology firm ahead of its May results, analysts debate whether the move reflects robust fundamentals or speculative momentum in a hot sector.
AMD's stock fell sharply post-earnings despite beating Q4 estimates, as its Q1 guidance failed to meet lofty market expectations. The sell-off highlights the punishing standards for AI-focused tech giants and raises questions about stretched valuations across the sector.
Investment firm Immersion Investment Partners projects strong profitability targets for PAR Technology, citing its cloud-based solutions for the restaurant sector, despite recent stock volatility and broader AI investment concerns.
