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AMD to Raise as Much as $5 Billion From Debt Offering

(Bloomberg) -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is planning to raise as much $5 billion in what could be the chipmaker's biggest-ever investment-grade bond sale, adding to a wave of debt tied to the artificial intelligence boom. Most Read from Bloomberg Walter Sells Lakers, Seeks …

IREN (IREN) Is Up 12.3% After Microsoft Accepts Horizon 1 AI Cloud Deployment - What's Changed

IREN Limited recently confirmed that Horizon 1, the first of four 50MW direct-to-chip liquid-cooled AI cloud deployments, has been delivered to and accepted by Microsoft under their five-year, US$9.70 billion cloud services contract. In parallel, IREN secured NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud status for its GB300 …

Google becomes latest company to raise prices thanks to memory shortage

You can blame AI for yet another price hike in the tech industry. Google (GOOG, GOOGL) on Wednesday revealed its Pixel 11 family of smartphones, a collection that includes the company's latest foldable phone, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. But each phone also gets …

Pershing Square H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Pershing Square (LON:PSH) held its first earnings call as Pershing Square Inc., with Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Bill Ackman outlining a strategy centered on long-term compounding in its existing investment vehicles, potential new fund launches and efforts to improve trading in Pershing Square …

CoreWeave's $35-$39B Capex Plan: Can AI Demand Justify the Spend?

CoreWeave (CRWV is aggressively expanding its AI infrastructure to meet increasing customer demand, necessitating massive capacity additions. 2026 capital expenditures are now projected to be between $35 billion and $39 billion (up from $31-$35 billion), indicating the scale of its AI infrastructure ambitions. Second-quarter …

The Advertising Research Foundation Announces 2026 ARF David Ogilvy Awards Finalists

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) today announced the finalists for the 2026 ARF David Ogilvy Awards, honoring excellence in research-driven advertising and marketing. For more than 30 years, the ARF David Ogilvy Awards have recognized campaigns that …

Palantir AIP Could Deliver a Powerful Shift in the Company's Growth Trajectory

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) is transforming from a government-focused contractor into a commercial AI platform with trillion-dollar ambitions. This video examines whether AIP can become the operating system for enterprise AI and whether Palantir's accelerating growth can justify its demanding valuation. Stock prices used were …

Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems Market Trends Analysis and Growth Outlook 2026-2035 | Profiles Microsoft, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Lockheed Martin and More

Company Logo Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems MarketIntegrated Visual Augmentation Systems Market Dublin, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems Market, Till 2035: Distribution by Type of Product, Type of Technology, Type of Application, Type of End User, and Geographical Regions: …

Michael Burry Sounds the Alarm Again: AI Is a Circular Financing Web With Nvidia In the Middle

Quick Read Michael Burry flagged that $879 billion in hyperscaler commitments circle through Nvidia (NVDA), inflating reported revenue without multiplying actual customer demand. Five hyperscalers carry $1.65 trillion in off-balance-sheet debt, and Nvidia's CDS spread has doubled in two months as credit markets price …

Databricks Raises $5 Billion at a $190 Billion Valuation

(Bloomberg) -- Databricks Inc. has secured $5 billion in funding at a valuation of $190 billion, the second round of financing this year for a fast-growing software firm that competes with Snowflake Inc. and Alphabet Inc. Most Read from Bloomberg Walter Sells Lakers, Seeks …

IREN Jumps 10% as Microsoft Accepts First AI Data Center Under $9.7 Billion Deal

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. IREN Ltd.(NASDAQ:IREN) shares jumped over 10% Thursday after Microsoft Corp.(NASDAQ:MSFT) formally approved Horizon 1, clearing the first of four AI data centers IREN is building under their …

How the AI boom is keeping Microsoft in China

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Should You Stay Invested in Block Stock After Its Q2 Earnings Beat?

Block, Inc. XYZ has entered the second half of 2026 with stronger operating momentum, improving profitability and several growth initiatives across Cash App and Square. The fintech company is also putting more focus on connecting its consumer and merchant ecosystems, while investments in artificial …

Strategus Celebrates Ninth Consecutive Year on the Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2026

Strategus Recognition reflects Strategus' successful evolution into a full service programmatic advertising partner focused on delivering measurable business results DENVER, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strategus today announced that it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, marking its ninth consecutive …

Why this analyst sees another 30% rip in Microsoft stock

Microsoft's (MSFT) revitalized stock price may have further room to run, simply based on signals the company sent in its latest earnings report. The big call JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee came out bullish on Microsoft stock in a note on Thursday, taking his price …

'Big Short' investor Steve Eisman sees an Achilles heel in the AI boom

Steve Eisman is warning that the artificial intelligence boom has become increasingly dependent on the fortunes of just two companies: OpenAI and Anthropic. The investor, best known for his bet against the housing market ahead of the global financial crisis, said the two AI …

The Baked Bear Eyes Further Growth with Square as the Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Brand Continues to Expand

The handcrafted ice cream sandwich concept plans to add at least five locations to its 36-location national portfolio over the coming year DISTRIBUTED-WORKFORCE/OAKLAND, Calif., August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Square today announced that The Baked Bear, the beloved handcrafted cookie ice cream sandwich concept founded in …

Revenue at Palantir-Backed Ondas Rises 1,236%. Stock Falls as Losses Widen.

Shares of Ondas declined Thursday after the autonomous drone maker and Palantir partner posted a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, overshadowing a more than 1,200% increase in revenue. Ondas stock fell 4.2% to $9.36 in premarket trading on Thursday after ending Wednesday up 0.3%. The West …

4 Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds to Buy for Wealth Creation

The U.S. economy is showing a mixed picture this month, with the labor market losing momentum even as some indicators remain resilient. July nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, far below expectations for an 83,000 gain, while previous months were revised sharply lower. The unemployment …

Ackman adds Netflix, Visa and Mastercard in portfolio revamp

Investing.com -- Bill Ackman disclosed six new portfolio holdings on Thursday, including Netflix, Visa, and Mastercard, representing his largest portfolio restructuring in several years. The billionaire investor said he began purchasing the shares during the second quarter for his investment funds, including Pershing Square …

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: NVIDIA, Microsoft and Apple

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 13, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights NVIDIA NVDA, Microsoft MSFT and Apple AAPL Magnificent Seven Earnings Remain Robust: MSFT, AAPL Six of the beloved members of the Magnificent Seven have delivered their Q2 results, …

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises Ahead Of Inflation Data; Cisco, AI Name Cerebras Plunge On Earnings (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Thursday ahead of key inflation data. Cisco and AI stock Cerebras plunge on earnings. Continue Reading

Ackman unveils six new investments including Netflix, Visa, Mastercard in biggest portfolio overhaul in years

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Bill Ackman unveiled six new holdings including Netflix, Visa and Mastercard, marking the billionaire investor's biggest portfolio overhaul in years. Ackman said on Thursday he acquired shares ‌starting in the second quarter that will be …

Dow Fixture Microsoft Breaks Out Along With These Stocks, But Datadog Triggers Sell Signals

Dow Jones software giant Microsoft, Palantir and Twilio all broke out past new buy points in recent trading sessions. Continue Reading

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square buys Netflix, 5 other stocks in 2026

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Inc. disclosed on Wednesday that it had taken a new position in Netflix stock, returning to the streaming company after a loss-making investment in 2022, and added five other new positions in the first half of 2026. As of June …

Sprinklr Appoints Jordi Ribas to Board of Directors

NEW YORK, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprinklr (NYSE: CXM), the definitive, AI-native platform for Unified Customer Experience Management (Unified-CXM), today announced that it has appointed Jordi Ribas, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors, effective August 17, 2026. Jordi is a respected global product and engineering …

1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges

1 of Wall Street's Favorite Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it's worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their …

Three Power Apps Myths That Keep Enterprises on Legacy Systems

eSoftware Associates Inc Myth: Power Apps can't scale to support enterprise platforms. Truth: Power Apps carry enterprise volume when they're designed for it. Myth: Power Apps can't meet enterprise security and governance requirements. Truth: A governed Power Apps environment passes enterprise compliance review. Myth: …

Should Goldman Sachs MarketBeta U.S. 1000 Equity ETF (GUSA) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Goldman Sachs MarketBeta U.S. 1000 Equity ETF (GUSA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on April 5, 2022. The fund is …

Should Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF (PFM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF (PFM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 15, 2005. The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets …

Palantir Stock: Buy or Sell (My Final Verdict)

In this video, I will answer whether I think Palantir(NASDAQ: PLTR) is an excellent stock to buy. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again.In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in …

Exclusive-Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open

By Eduardo Baptista and Casey Hall BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Microsoft once regarded the idea of quitting China as unthinkable. The year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy …

German Firms Shift Microsoft Strategies from Cloud to AI

Organizations prioritize AI governance, operational control and measurable outcomes as Microsoft platforms evolve, ISG Provider Lens® report says FRANKFURT, Germany, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprises in Germany are changing their approach to Microsoft technologies as the company's platforms grow and consolidate, according to a new …

The Hidden Red Flag in Wall Street’s Price Targets

Nvidia and other tech stocks have a wide “dispersion” of price targets. Why that could be a problem for investors. Continue Reading

Adyen lifts 2026 revenue outlook after strong first half

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Adyen, the Dutch ‌firm that ‌handles payments for ​Spotify and Microsoft, raised its annual revenue ‌growth ⁠forecast on Thursday as it ⁠continued to win ​more customers ​and ​invest in ‌its payments technology. Adyen now expects net revenue to grow between …