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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 …

CoreWeave, Nebius soar as AI spending powers growth

CoreWeave (CRWV) and Nebius (NBIS) shares skyrocket following earnings, as revenue surges to "stupid" levels and demand for AI infrastructure continues to soar. Both companies are benefiting from an AI spending boom that is accelerating faster than Wall Street expected. Video Transcript 00:00 Julie …

America’s Best Network. Pixel 11 Pro XL on Us. Only at T-Mobile

Whether it's on Us deals, a new Pixel for $0 out-of-pocket today with EIP Flex 36 or the best benefits in wireless with the best network, there are so many reasons to choose T-Mobile BELLEVUE, Wash., August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced …

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 …

AppLovin Stock Falls 6% Following Bank of America Downgrade Over Revenue Growth Risks

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 …

Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $400 million at $13.3 billion valuation

Aug 12 (Reuters) - Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable said on Wednesday it raised $400 million in Series C ‌funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, double its valuation ‌from December. Menlo Ventures and the EQT-managed Scaleup Europe Fund co-led the ​round. Tencent, Balderton Capital and …

Tech leads sectors higher in early trading as chip stocks gain: AlphaCheck

Good morning. Stocks traded higher on Wednesday after the Consumer Price Index report showed inflation moderated in July amid volatile oil price moves during the month. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the major indexes after earnings from key AI infrastructure plays boosted tech stocks. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: CoreWeave, Super Micro Computer, Nebius, Cava & more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Super Micro Computer — The data center infrastructure stock rallied more than 7.5% after Super Micro Computer issued rosy guidance for first quarter earnings and revenue, in addition to exceeding fourth quarter estimates. The company …

Is Tencent Holdings (SEHK:700) Fully Priced Following Its Latest Results?

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Tencent Holdings (SEHK:700) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with …

Nebius Soars As Bigger Loss Tops Views, Revenue Beats

Nebius stock rose after the cloud computing specialist reported a smaller-than-expected Q2 loss while revenue edged by expectations. Continue Reading

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 …

Nebius beats quarterly revenue estimates as AI demand fuels growth

Aug 12 (Reuters) - Nebius Group surpassed second-quarter revenue estimates on Wednesday as booming demand for AI infrastructure and cloud services ‌helped the company win larger contracts and raise prices for ‌computing capacity, sending its shares up 12% in premarket trading. The Amsterdam-based AI …

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 …

AppLovin Is Down Over 50% in 2026: Falling Knife or Fire Sale?

Quick Read AppLovin has crashed 52% in 2026 yet Wall Street's $559 consensus target implies 75% upside from current levels near the stock's 52-week low. Despite the headline Q2 miss, AppLovin grew revenue 53% year-over-year with 84% EBITDA margins and generated $863 million in …

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 …

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 …

Morning Bid: Inflation obscures all

By Mike Dolan Aug 12 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It's inflation day stateside and an important moment for Federal Reserve thinking, not to mention for nervy bond markets. To be fair, …