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Alacriti Ranked in Top 150 Financial Services Companies on the Inc. 5000 List

Alacriti Fueled by Customer Success and Innovation, Alacriti Earns a Spot on Inc.'s List Of Fastest-Growing Private Companies BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alacriti, a leading provider of cloud-based payment technology and money movement solutions, announced its rank in the top …

Google's Gemini Just Crossed 1 Billion Users

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL, Financials), the parent of Google, said its Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, giving the company another major milestone in its race against OpenAI. Is GOOGL fairly valued? Test your thesis with our …

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Meta Platforms, Texas Instruments, CrowdStrike and Weyco

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in …

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: SpaceX, Meta, Palantir, Snowflake, Alphabet, AT&T and T-Mobile

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Space Exploration Technologies SPCX, Meta Platforms META, Palantir PLTR, Snowflake SNOW, Alphabet GOOGL, AT&T T and T-Mobile TMUS. Beyond Space: AI Compute & Starlink Drive SpaceX Growth The …

Verizon Simplicity meets Google AI: Preorder the Pixel 11 series today

Verizon Communications, Inc. What you need to know: Get the new Pixel 11 Pro on Simplicity. All for $45 a month. No trade-in required. Upgrade every year. Get the new Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) and upgrade to the latest Pixel model every year with …

AI-Race-Based Dilution: Why Meta Is More Dangerous Than Alphabet

Quick Read Meta (META) saw operating margin collapse from 43% to 31% while Alphabet (GOOGL) expanded margins, powered by Google Cloud growing 82%. Meta's paused buybacks leave stock-based compensation unhedged, quietly expanding share count while Alphabet's $53B free cash flow absorbs vesting pressure. Alphabet's …

Alphabet at $343 Is The Same Classic Tech Bargain It Always Was

Quick Read GOOGL's 11th straight EPS beat featured 82% Cloud growth and a $460 billion backlog, yet the stock trades at a forward P/E of just 17. GOOGL trades at a trailing P/E of 18 versus MSFT's 28, while 58 of 64 analysts rate …

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) Delivers Record Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results with $19.4 Million Revenue and $4.3 Million Adjusted EBITDA; PodcastOne Posts Record $16.1 Million Revenue

LiveOne, Inc. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ("Q1 Fiscal 2027") ended June 30, 2026. LiveOne will host a conference call and …

Horatio Earns a Top 35% Ranking on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Marking Its Fourth Consecutive Year on the List

MIAMI, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio, a global leader in AI-enabled business solutions and tech-powered talent, today announced it has been named No. 1,745 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of America's fastest-growing private companies. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven …

4 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Amid Top Hyperscalers' $745B AI CapEx Bet

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the semiconductor industry, and the next leg of growth could be driven by an enormous increase in infrastructure spending. Four top hyperscalers, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms, are expected to spend roughly $720 billion to $745 billion …

Tesla's Model Y Loses China's Top Spot to Geely

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Tesla Inc. (TSLA, Financials), the electric vehicle maker, lost the top spot among China's best-selling car models as lower-priced local competitors continue to gain ground. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with TSLA. Is TSLA fairly valued? …

The Market Shaved 10% Off Meta Over a Month: One Analyst Targets 87% Returns Over The Next Year

Quick Read Meta's Q2 EPS missed estimates by 14%, burdened by $2.4B in legal charges and $1.2B in severance that collapsed free cash flow 91%. Rosenblatt's Barton Crockett targets $1,117 for META, implying 86% upside, betting WhatsApp AI agents will unlock high-margin commerce for …

Meta Faces a Potential $1.4 Trillion Legal Test

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Meta Platforms Inc. (META, Financials), the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is heading into its biggest youth social media trial yet, with potential damages the company says could reach as high as $1.4 trillion. Warning! GuruFocus has detected …

Global Hedge Funds Rotate from AI Infrastructure to AI Monetization in July, Finds Data Insights

Investors trimmed leveraged semiconductor exposure while increasing long fund participation in Amazon and Tesla; short fund participation strengthened in Apple, Meta and Nvidia NEW YORK & LONDON, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While July reflected a shift in market strength for stocks across the S&P 500 …

Measured Named to the Inc. 5000 List for the Fourth Time

Marketing incrementality measurement leader recognized among America's fastest-growing private businesses AUSTIN, Texas, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Measured, the marketing effectiveness platform built on incrementality intelligence, today announced its inclusion in the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking the company's fourth appearance on the annual ranking of …

Keen Decision Systems Named No. 3631 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Company Recognized for 80.7% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation's Most Successful Independent Businesses CARY, N.C., August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keen Decision Systems today announced it has been ranked No. 3631 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the …

5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Buy as High Oil Prices Shake Investor Confidence

Major U.S. stock indices ended lower on Aug. 12, 2026, as investor sentiment was weighed down by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and dimming prospects for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. A surge in crude oil prices, combined with underperformance across key technology stocks, …

Black & Veatch continues leading utility broadband spectrum strategy following 800 MHz portfolio sale

Grain Management and T-Mobile finalize sale, creating new opportunities for mission-critical utility communications OVERLAND PARK, Kan., August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black & Veatch, Grain Management's exclusive sales agent and industry partner supporting utility spectrum transactions, today recognized the completion of Grain's acquisition of T-Mobile's 800 …

Should Investors Buy TELUS as Value Clashes With Execution Risks?

TELUS Corporation TU is trading at a valuation discount while its core connectivity and health assets continue to generate cash. That gives value-focused investors a reason to look closer. The discount comes with material conditions. Leverage remains elevated, earnings expectations have fallen and restructuring …

UptimeHealth Named No. 76 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Company Recognized for 3,545% Three-Year Revenue Growth BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UptimeHealth today announced it has been ranked No. 76 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, …

QuSecure Named No. 526 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Company Recognized for Three Years of Outstanding Revenue Growth and Leadership in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Earning a Place Among the Nations' Most Successful Independent Businesses SAN MATEO, Calif., August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and cryptographic agility, today announced it …

Nvidia Stock Rises as CEO Eases AI Debt Fears

Nvidia stock was rising in premarket trading Wednesday as fears over the company’s exposure to debt fueling the artificial intelligence boom eased. One factor depressing Nvidia stock in recent days has been nagging fears over the sustainability of debt to fund the buildout in …

5 S&P 500 Stocks Crank Out $4,000 Per Second Starting Now

Investors might be unsure where to place their money this year. But some S&P 500 companies are churning out profit. Continue Reading

As IonQ Posts 287% Revenue Surge to $80 Million and Acquires SkyWater Foundry, New Report Projects Quantum Computing Market to Hit $21.87 Billion by 2035

Company Logo Accelerating commercial momentum—highlighted by IonQ's record $80 million Q2 2026 revenue performance, D-Wave's 1,120% bookings growth, and expanded cloud quantum deployments across Alphabet (Google) and Microsoft is driving rapid adoption across financial modeling, aerospace engineering, drug discovery, and logistics. Quantum Computing MarketQuantum …

Market Chatter: Meta Platforms to Face Trial Over Children's Social Media Addiction Claims

Meta Platforms (META) is set to go to trial in California federal court over claims that it made Facebook and Instagram addictive to children and unlawfully gathered their data, Reuters reported Friday.The 29 states involved in the lawsuit are seeking age limits and the …

Spotify (SPOT) Stock Looks Discounted On Cash Flow Yet Fair On Earnings

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Spotify Technology has delivered a very large 3 year return, yet its current share price and valuation checks send a more mixed signal, with …

AcuityMD Ranked No. 316 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, The Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

MedTech AI leader recognized for 1,061% three-year revenue growth – topping the software category at no. 28 – and now valued at $955 million BOSTON, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AcuityMD, the AI platform for MedTech, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. …

Mark Zuckerberg promises free AI for billions — then buries a bidding war in the fine print

The metaverse appears to be long gone. After writing his recent 6,500-word manifesto called "The Future is for Everyone," it's clear that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is now hyperfocused on his parent company Meta's [NASDAQ: META] hyperscaling efforts. Must Read Jeff Bezos backs a …

Darrow Ranks Among Top 30% on the 2026 Inc. 5000

Darrow Inc. Recognized for 250% Revenue Growth, Litigation Exposure Management Company Gives Insurers and Law Firms Clear Visibility Into Emerging Risk NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Darrow, a technology organization specializing in litigation exposure management, today secured a spot on the …

Market’s Momentum Darlings Resurface as Optical Stocks Take Off

(Bloomberg) -- One of the stock market's favorite momentum plays from earlier this year is re-emerging as rising confidence in artificial intelligence spending sends the shares of optical component makers soaring again. Most Read from Bloomberg Phoebe Gates Knew Phia Shopping App Took Credit …

Lockheed Martin, Verizon, Keysight, ODC and Astris AI Demonstrate Technology for Public Airspace Protection with NVIDIA Technology

NetSense™ system combines 5G, commercial technology and AI to detect Unmanned Aerial Systems BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), in collaboration with Verizon, NVIDIA, Keysight Technologies, ODC and Astris AI, recently showcased how commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies can make …

Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation

By Diana Novak Jones Aug 12 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms will face a coalition of state attorneys general in a California federal court trial beginning on Wednesday over claims it engineered Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children, a case that could expose …

Tencent, EU Fund Invest in AI Coding Startup Lovable at $13 Billion Valuation

(Bloomberg) -- Swedish coding startup Lovable has raised funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, bringing in fresh capital to compete with larger rivals like Anthropic and Elon Musk's SpaceX. Most Read from Bloomberg Five Takeaways From Zuckerberg's 6,500-Word Manifesto on AI Phoebe Gates Knew …

3 Reasons We Love Meta (META)

3 Reasons We Love Meta (META) Over the past six months, Meta's shares (currently trading at $591.67) have posted a disappointing 11.8% loss, well below the S&P 500's 11% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering …

Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Landscape Report 2026: Analyzing Key Patent Holdings, R&D Filings, and IP Strategies of Industry Leaders

Company Logo Amid rapid 2026 breakthroughs, highlighted by Microsoft's and Google's expansion into autonomous AI agents, Nvidia's next-gen chip IP, and IBM's enterprise patent growth this detailed study provides an in-depth mapping of international patent filings, key assignee portfolios, technological clusters, and emerging licensing …

Ketron Financial's Meta Platforms Inc(META) Holding History