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Amazon Raises 2026 AI Spending to $220B: Smart Bet or Riskier Trap?

Amazon AMZN has pushed its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to roughly $220 billion, up from the $200 billion guided earlier in the year, with the increase tied primarily to higher memory and component costs and continued build-out of AI and cloud infrastructure. The revised …

Oracle vs SMCI: Two AI Buildout Bets, One Big Catch

Quick Read Oracle's $638B backlog and Supermicro's doubled gross margin signal AI strength, but both companies burned billions in cash during FY2026. Oracle's chip-neutral multicloud strategy embeds datacenters inside AWS, Google, and Microsoft, while Supermicro's export-control review remains its biggest overhang. Oracle's 36% operating …

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) vs. Meta Platforms, Inc. (META): Two Different Bets Behind Big Tech’s $1 Trillion Lease Bill

On August 4, Reuters reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Oracle, Amazon, and Alphabet have together committed roughly $1.09 trillion in future lease payments for facilities that haven't even opened yet, mostly AI data centers. Microsoft's own pipeline is the largest …

ArcelorMittal (MT) vs. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): A Steel Giant Bets Its Future on Azure

On August 3, 2026, Reuters reported that Steelmaker ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE:MT) is expanding its partnership with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). It is adding Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Foundry to its Azure-based "Cloud First, Data Centric" strategy, aiming to modernize its IT systems and embed AI …

1 Vanguard ETF That Outperforms the S&P 500 and Still Has Room to Run

Key Points The "Magnificent Seven" stocks account for over 53% of this Vanguard ETF. This has helped the ETF outperform the S&P 500 in 13 of the past 20 years. Sluggish performance among its top 10 holdings has slowed returns this year.10 stocks we …

Quantinuum Stock Heads for Record Following First Earnings Report Since IPO

Quantinuum topped analysts’ estimates in its first quarterly report as a public company, but the real story may not be in the numbers. As an early-stage company, Quantinuum’s revenue is heavily tied to individual contracts and milestone deliveries. The company “delivered a strong first …

Block Expands Square's Reach: Can Its Financial Strategy Pay Off?

Block Inc.'s XYZ Square is expanding its financial ecosystem to help small businesses manage cash flow, payments and financing in one place. The refreshed Square Credit Card and upgraded Square Bill Pay could make it easier for sellers to pay vendors, earn rewards and …

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 …

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Archer Aviation, Boeing, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX and United Airlines

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 12, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Archer Aviation ACHR, Boeing BA, Palantir PLTR, NVIDIA NVDA, SpaceX SPCX and United Airlines UAL. Archer Aviation: Ready for Takeoff? Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company Archer Aviation is …

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 …

Palantir and Microsoft Drop. Why the AI Revival Is Hitting Software Stocks.

Palantir slid 1.2% and Microsoft dipped 1.1%. Salesforce ServiceNow and Workday were among the other software stocks trading in the red. The moves came as shares of chip and optical networking companies rallied, following a strong batch of earnings reports that signaled to the …

Will CoreWeave's Global Expansion Accelerate Revenue Growth?

CoreWeave, Inc. CRWV is expanding its global infrastructure as demand for AI cloud services continues to strengthen across sectors, geographies and workloads. In the second quarter of 2026, the company generated record revenue of $2.6 billion, up 112% year over year, while its revenue …

Ray Dalio: The AI investment game is happening — here's how to play

A version of this post was originally published on linkedin.com. This note is about how to play the investment game given what's happening now. Imagine that you're playing a game like bridge, poker, backgammon, or chess and have to make your move, and you …

Nvidia Will Be The World’s First $10 Trillion Company

AI is the most important tech advance in human history, and perhaps the greatest investment of all time. One only has to talk to the hundreds of millions of people who use it (or perhaps billions) and the army of companies around the world …

54 Analysts, One Verdict: Microsoft’s Upside Isn’t Done Yet

Quick Read All 54 analysts covering MSFT rate it a Buy, with our $604 target implying 20% upside backed by $678B in locked commercial commitments. GOOGL trades at 15x earnings despite 82% cloud growth, and ORCL runs negative free cash flow, which together make …

Is It Worth Investing in Oracle (ORCL) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though? Let'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 …

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 …

AI Titans Unite at JFrog swampUP 2026 to Define the Future of the Software Supply Chain

Software and security visionaries from Anthropic, Cursor, Google-Wiz, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and more unite to chart the future of trusted software and AI delivery at scale SUNNYVALE, Calif., August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JFrog Ltd (Nasdaq: FROG), the Liquid Software company and creators of the JFrog Software …

Stocks Settle Lower Ahead of Wednesday’s CPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed down -0.32% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.35%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) …

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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 …

Docufree Climbs 743 Spots on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Company's Continued Growth Reflects Rising Enterprise Demand for Trusted, AI-Ready Information ATLANTA, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Docufree, a leading provider of intelligent document processing and AI-powered workflow solutions, today announced it has been ranked No. 1624 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the …

Rimini Street Expands C-Suite Leadership for Growth with Appointment of Two Proven Industry Veterans as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Delivery Officer

Rimini Street appoints Keith Costello as EVP and Chief Operating Officer and Alexander Guasch as EVP and Chief Delivery Officer LAS VEGAS, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™ and the leading third-party support provider …

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 …

Oracle Health's AI-Powered Patient Portal Now Generally Available

Provides patients with plain-language explanations of conditions and treatments to improve their understanding of medical records Makes it easier for patients to proactively manage their care, engage with their doctors, and stay on track with treatment plans AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- …

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, …

Sionic Launches Instant Bank Pay in U.S. Through Microsoft Marketplace

New service enables real-time, bank-to-bank payments at the point of sale ATLANTA, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sionic, a leader in real-time, bank-to-bank payments at the point of sale, today announced the availability launch of its Instant Bank Pay service alongside Fraud Detection Service in Microsoft …

Palantir and These Software Stocks Slide in Seesaw With Chip Giants

Palantir slid 1.3% and Microsoft dipped 0.7% in the premarket. Salesforce ServiceNow and Workday were among the other software stocks trading in the red. The moves came as shares of chip and optical networking companies rallied, following a strong batch of earnings reports that …

Palantir Just Crushed Earnings Again. These 2 Legacy Defense Stocks Are the Cheaper Way to Play the Same Budget.

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) saw its stock soar this month after reporting another strong earnings result. It now has a market cap larger than every defense contractor in the world. However, because of its high price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) and price-to-sales ratio (P/S), investors would …

Strong Q2, Bigger Outlook: How Should Investors Play CRWV Stock Now?

CoreWeave, Inc. CRWV delivered a strong second quarter of 2026, raised its full-year outlook and continued to add massive customer commitments. Revenue reached $2.6 billion, up 112% year over year, with expanding margins and operating leverage. Its revenue backlog climbed to $104.2 billion from …

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises Ahead Of Inflation Data; Nvidia Partner CoreWeave Soars On Results (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises ahead of a key CPI inflation report. Nvidia partner CoreWeave soars on earnings. Continue Reading

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 …

Brazilian Firms Adopt Microsoft AI with Governance

Organizations prioritize AI, application modernization, secure cloud operations amid changing regulations, ISG Provider Lens® report says SÃO PAULO, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brazilian enterprises are adopting Microsoft AI and cloud technologies to improve business performance and respond to evolving regulatory and operational requirements, according to …

S&P Global Expands Collaboration with Microsoft, Brings Breadth of Essential Intelligence to Microsoft 365 Copilot

S&P Global's proprietary data and deep domain expertise is further integrated directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot and the broader Microsoft ecosystem customers use every day Enables real-time, traceable and contextual insights to support faster research, analysis and decision-making NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ …