Sharemaestro company-news research for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
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United States
Measured evidence
Company news sentiment
MSFT news sentiment
Microsoft Corporation
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
30-day score50Neutral is 50
Balanced news tone
78/100 evidence confidence
94% direct company focus
231 current stories across 34 publishers
Current company news
Balanced news tone
The score uses 231 current company stories from 34 publishers.
Observed headline tone50/100
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Published 30-day score50/100
Latest source headline
Microsoft Corporation $MSFT is Janus Henderson Group PLC's 2nd Largest Position
MarketBeat · 15 Aug 2026 09:00
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
231 current stories are mapped specifically to MSFT.
The score uses 34 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
The current stories agree at 82/100.
What limits the score
No major limit stands out.
50/100
News scoreBalanced news tone
78/100
Confidencesolid confidence
94%/100
Company news231 company stories
82/100
Story agreement18/100 difference
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
17 Jul01 Aug15 Aug
News scoreStory count50 baseline
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Amount of evidence100
7.891 after freshness weightingSource breadth100
34 independent publishersCompany relevance94
share tied directly to this companyFreshness45
recency-weighted evidenceAgreement82
how closely stories agreePublisher mix83
less reliance on one publisherPrice and news history
News score and weekly price over 26 weeks
News tone and price action are not far from neutral.
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
20 Feb22 May14 Aug
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
14 Aug 202658USD 495.4-0.9%
07 Aug 202649USD 499.99+7.6%
31 Jul 202653USD 464.72+21.8%
24 Jul 202648USD 381.7-3.1%
17 Jul 202650USD 393.82+2.3%
10 Jul 202649USD 385.1-1.4%
03 Jul 202651USD 390.49+4.7%
26 Jun 202651USD 372.97-1.7%
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Earnings56122 stories · 53%
Market update4971 stories · 31%
Regulatory and legal2714 stories · 6%
Analyst action5713 stories · 6%
Macro sensitivity555 stories · 2%
Deals and strategy623 stories · 1%
Guidance501 stories · 0%
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
finance.yahoo.com5749 stories · 21%
MarketBeat5440 stories · 17%
The Motley Fool5724 stories · 10%
Market source598 stories · 3%
PR Newswire225 stories · 2%
simplywall.st555 stories · 2%
Yahoo! Finance Canada475 stories · 2%
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Technology100Earnings83Financial Markets78Finance43AI36EARNINGS19CLOUD-COMPUTING17Economy Macro12SEMICONDUCTORS11CLOUD10
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
21 Jun50 neutral15 Aug 10:56
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 10:56 | 58 | +0 | 79/100 (-1) | 475 (+2) | Measured |
| 14 Aug 23:59 | 58 | +0 | 80/100 (-1) | 473 (+7) | Measured |
| 13 Aug 23:59 | 58 | +1 | 81/100 (-1) | 466 (+59) | Measured |
| 12 Aug 23:59 | 57 | +1 | 82/100 (-1) | 407 (+69) | Measured |
| 11 Aug 23:59 | 56 | +0 | 83/100 (-1) | 338 (+88) | Measured |
| 10 Aug 23:59 | 56 | +4 | 84/100 (+1) | 250 (+62) | Measured |
| 09 Aug 23:59 | 52 | +0 | 83/100 (+4) | 188 (+25) | Measured |
| 08 Aug 23:59 | 52 | +3 | 79/100 (+8) | 163 (+25) | Measured |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
#1—Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft Corporation $MSFT is Janus Henderson Group PLC's 2nd Largest Position
Janus Henderson Group PLC reduced its stake in Microsoft Corporation by 10.9% in the first quarter but still holds a significant position, making it their second-largest holding. Microsoft reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst estimates, and continues to receive broad bullish ratings from analysts. However, investors are monitoring potential pressures on free cash flow and cloud margins due to substantial AI infrastructure spending and geopolitical uncertainties from its China operations.
EarningsTechnologyFinancial Markets
- Published
- 15 Aug 2026 09:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Institutional or insider selling
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 0.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#256Tone
TipRanksDirect company coverageStored article
Blackstone Inc. Boosts Microsoft Stake with 47,606 Shares
Blackstone Inc., led by Stephen A. Schwarzman, recently increased its stake in Microsoft (MSFT) by 47,606 shares. According to Spark, TipRanks' AI Analyst, MSFT is rated as "Outperform" due to its strong financial quality, durable high margins, and confident FY'27 growth guidance driven by Azure/AI momentum. While technicals are supportive, valuation and near-term cash flow pressures from AI infrastructure investments and weakness in More Personal Computing are identified as constraints.
Financial MarketsTechnologyEarnings
- Published
- 15 Aug 2026 03:57
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 43/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.3% of the score · 0.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#3—Not directional
Foreign Policy JournalDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Dominates Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) As The Stronger Technology Buy For Long-Term Investors
The article compares Microsoft (MSFT) and Applied Digital (APLD), both prominent in AI infrastructure, highlighting their contrasting financial health. While Applied Digital showed explosive revenue growth, it also reported significant losses and customer concentration risks. Microsoft, on the other hand, demonstrated massive revenue, high profitability, and strong free cash flow, making it a more compelling long-term investment due to its financial stability and accelerating AI adoption.
EarningsTechnologyFinancial Markets
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 22:14
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 0.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#463Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
JPMorgan set a serious Microsoft stock price target for 2027
Microsoft stock spent most of 2026 in the penalty box. The AI spending looked too heavy. The returns were not yet visible. Then the company reported fourth-quarter results on July 29, and the stock jumped more than 27%. Azure crossed $100 billion. Copilot showed real adoption numbers. The narrative shifted. Two weeks later, JPMorgan is following that shift with a price target that says Microsoft has a long way left to run. Analyst Samik Chatterjee raised his December 2027 target to $625 from $550 on Aug. 13 while keeping his Overweight rating, according to Seeking Alpha. That implies roughly 3
AICloudEarningsEarnings ReportGrowth RatePrice Target
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 16:33
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Large positive market reaction, Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.5% of the score · 0.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#5—Not directional
International Business TimesDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft Copilot Predicts $0.65 Cardano by 2027. Whales Are Already Buying.
Microsoft's Copilot AI predicts Cardano (ADA) could reach $0.65 by late 2026, with a bullish range of $0.80 to $1.20, despite its recent 95% price drop. This prediction is supported by significant infrastructure upgrades like the upcoming Ouroboros Leios mainnet and increased accumulation by large holders, who have acquired 240 million ADA recently. The article also highlights an upcoming SEC decision on a spot ADA ETF on October 23, 2026, as a major catalyst for the cryptocurrency's price.
BlockchainFinancial Markets
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 17:10
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 0.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#6—Not directional
simplywall.stDirect company coverageScored from headline
Microsoft Stock And 2 AI Infrastructure Picks Backed By Cloud And Chip Demand
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 15:33
- News subject
- Macro sensitivity
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 0.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#7—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft’s (MSFT) AI Strategy: Cloud Growth, Big Bets, and Key Risks
Aoris Investment Management, a specialist international equity manager, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for "Aoris International Fund". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund invests in high-quality, wealth-generating businesses managed by prudent and capable teams, targeting an annual return of 8–12% after fees over a 5–7-year market cycle. During the June quarter, international equity markets, as represented by the MSCI AC World Accumulation Index ex Australia, returned 13.8% in AUD terms. In local currencies, the return 15.1%. The Portfolio's Class A (Unhedged) returned
AICloudEarningsHedge FundsPrice TargetShare Price
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 13:54
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 0.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#8—Not directional
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article
How Is Salesforce Challenging ORCL & MSFT in the Agentic AI Space?
Salesforce is intensifying its competition with Microsoft and Oracle in agentic AI through its Agentforce platform, which integrates customer data, business applications, and autonomous AI agents. Agentforce is showing significant commercial traction with rapid growth in annual recurring revenues and AI token processing, driven largely by its existing customer base. Despite strong competition from Microsoft's Copilot and Oracle's data-centric AI, Salesforce aims to establish Agentforce as the leading AI layer for CRM solutions.
AIAgentic AICrmEarningsEnterprise SoftwareFourth Quarter
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 14:37
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 0.8d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
#971Tone
TipRanksDirect company coverageScored from headline
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Cloud Gains Can Sustain Double-Digit Earnings Growth
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 12:05
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High · 62/100
- 30-day weight
- 3% of the score · 1.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#1040Tone
Simply Wall StreetDirect company coverageStored article
Is S&P Global (SPGI) Overvalued Following Its Expanded Microsoft AI Partnership?
S&P Global (SPGI) has recently expanded its AI partnership with Microsoft, integrating its data and analytics into Microsoft 365 Copilot tools. Despite this development and recent positive short-term share price performance, the stock's year-to-date return is down, and it is currently considered 11.2% overvalued with a fair value of $380 against a last close of $422.67. This overvaluation is attributed to near-term AI-related uncertainty, slower growth expectations, and shifting investor sentiment, particularly in its ratings segment.
EarningsEconomy MacroFinancial MarketsTechnology
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026 06:39
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Negative valuation view
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 47/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.4% of the score · 1.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#11—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft Stock Rises as Ackman Reaffirms Azure Bet
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), the software and cloud giant sitting at the center of the AI buildout, rose approximately 1.3% Thursday morning as Pershing Square laid out why it remains bullish. Forget the fact that this is not a new position. The real story is what Bill Ackman (Trades, Portfolio)'s fund sees ahead. Microsoft is spending heavily to build AI capacity today, and Pershing believes Azure, Microsoft 365 and Copilot can turn those billions into a much bigger earnings machine tomorrow. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with MSFT. Is MS
AICloud ComputingEarningsEarnings GrowthPrice Target
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 19:21
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 1.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#1258Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
JP Morgan Revises Microsoft Stock Target For 2026
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is winning a more bullish call from JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) as accelerating Azure growth and expanding Copilot adoption strengthen the case that its massive AI infrastructure buildout is beginning to translate into higher-value software revenue. Analyst Samik Chatterjee raised his December 2027 price target to $625 from $550 while keeping an Overweight rating, pointing to potential acceleration across both Azure and Microsoft 365 Commercial Cloud. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with MSFT. Is MSFT fairly valued? Test
AIArtificial IntelligenceCLOUD-COMPUTINGCloud ComputingCloud ServicesEARNINGS
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 18:42
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Analyst upgrade, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 41/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.8% of the score · 1.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#13—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft (MSFT) Is Pulling Back From China. Should Investors Worry?
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) once treated the idea of leaving China as unthinkable. Back in 2010, when Google walked away over censorship concerns, Bill Gates and then-CEO Steve Ballmer thought Google was overreacting. Fast forward to August 13, and Reuters reports that at least 15 Microsoft branch offices and joint ventures in China have closed over the past five years, with the company even weighing a full exit in 2023. Microsoft insists it has no current plans to leave. Still, the retreat raises a fair question for anyone riding Microsoft's AI-driven rally: does China actually move the needle an
AIChinaCloud ComputingFourth QuarterMicrosoftNet Income
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 17:59
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 1.7d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#14—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
What Dip? Why Microsoft Stock's Post-Earnings Momentum Is Set To Continue.
Microsoft stock's trend remains intact, according to David Keller of Sierra Alpha Research, who explains why. Continue Reading
Tech
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 16:53
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 1.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#15—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft Is Retreating in China, but AI Keeps a Door Open
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Software and cloud giant Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financials) has been steadily decreasing its footprint in China as the market becomes difficult to explain due to geopolitical pressure, local rivalry and U.S. export restrictions.Microsoft has shuttered at least 15 branch offices and joint ventures in China over the past five years and even toyed with quitting the country entirely in 2023, Reuters reported.In the end, the company stayed. One reason is that it has capitalized on making money enabling Chinese companies like ByteDance and Shein run global o
China MarketCloud ComputingGeopoliticsTech
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 16:51
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 1.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#1669Tone
GuruFocusDirect company coverageScored from headline
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Target Raised by JPMorgan to $625 Amid Po
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 15:33
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Analyst upgrade
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 54/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.2% of the score · 1.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#17—Not directional
MicrosoftDirect company coverageStored article
Keeping the enterprise secure by default: Secure Boot certificate updates at Microsoft
Microsoft proactively updated Secure Boot certificates on its 500,000 Windows client devices to maintain security against boot process threats. This complex project, involving diverse device types and extensive testing, aimed to ensure secure-by-default devices and minimize disruption before certificates expire in 2026. The effort achieved 97% compliance globally by starting early, leveraging telemetry, and deploying in phased rings.
Technology
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 16:08
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 1.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#18—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
How the AI boom is keeping Microsoft in China
View Comments
AutomotiveEarningsTech
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 14:01
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 1.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#19—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
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 target to $625 from $550. The revised price target assumes about 30% upside from current trading levels. Chatterjee made two important points in explaining his price target hike: Point one: "We have a favorable view on the growth outlook for the company, wherein we envision an acceleration in the growth of both Azure and M365 Comm
AICloud ComputingEarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings ReportFourth Quarter
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 13:27
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 1.9d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
#20—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
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
Tech
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 12:01
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Buy Point
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 2.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#2143Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
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 activists, but not Bill Gates and Microsoft's then-CEO Steve Ballmer, who suggested Google was overreacting. In the past five years, however, at least 15 Microsoft branch offices and joint ventures in China have been shut, corporate filings show, and Microsoft is pursuing what five company sources described as a strategy of
China MarketCloud ComputingGeopolitical TensionsTech
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 10:03
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 34/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of the score · 2.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#22—Not directional
GuruFocusDirect company coverageScored from headline
Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Rises 26% Post Q4 Earnings Report
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 08:05
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 2.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#23—Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
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 research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2026 ISG Provider Lens® Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem report for Germany finds that Microsoft is integrat
AICLOUDCloudGERMANYGermanyMICROSOFT
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 08:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 2.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#2484Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
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 21% and 23% in 2026, compared with a previous range of 20% and 22%. (Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro and Leo Marchandon;) View Comments
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 05:41
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Guidance raised, Operating growth
- Company focus
- Company discussed · 86%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High · 73/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.9% of the score · 2.2d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#25—Not directional
Simply Wall StreetDirect company coverageStored article
How Investors Are Reacting To Paychex (PAYX) Integrating WISE Into Microsoft 365 Copilot And Teams
Paychex (PAYX) recently integrated its AI-powered WISE engine into Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams, expanding its human capital management capabilities into widely used workplace tools. This move aims to enhance workforce insights and streamline decision-making for businesses, though the article suggests the integration primarily reinforces Paychex's existing AI strategy rather than immediately altering its investment narrative, which remains focused on Paycor integration risks. Analysts have cautious revenue and earnings forecasts for Paychex, with some questioning the impact of the WISE integration on accelerating larger deals.
EarningsFinancial MarketsTechnology
- Published
- 13 Aug 2026 00:38
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 2.4d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
#26—Not directional
Finextra ResearchDirect company coverageStored article
S&P Global data integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft has partnered with S&P Global to integrate S&P Global's AI-ready data, insights, and analytics into Microsoft 365 Copilot workflows. This integration allows customers to use S&P Global intelligence for tasks like financial analysis and competitive benchmarking directly within Microsoft 365. The collaboration aims to enhance decision-making by providing high-quality, contextualized data within AI-driven workflows.
FinanceFinancial MarketsTechnology
- Published
- 12 Aug 2026 23:02
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Strategic partnership
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 2.5d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
#2764Tone
Market sourceDirect company coverageStored article
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft: One of These Stocks Looks Like It Has the Least Upside Over the Next 12 Months, but There's a Catch
Among Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft, Microsoft appears to have the least upside potential over the next 12 months based on current analyst price targets. However, this outlook is skewed by a recent rapid surge in Microsoft's stock price following strong Q4 fiscal 2026 results. Analysts may revise their targets upwards as the initial rally subsides, suggesting the current projection isn't as negative as it initially seems.
EarningsFinancial MarketsTechnology
- Published
- 12 Aug 2026 19:41
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive valuation view
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 49/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.2% of the score · 2.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
#2838Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article
Microsoft Stock Drops While Maia Chip Ambitions Expand
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), the software giant behind Azure, fell approximately 1.9% Wednesday morning as investors zeroed in on a potentially important new weapon in its AI race: Microsoft's own chips. Barron's reported that another Maia processor could arrive as early as September. Microsoft has not confirmed that timeline, so September remains speculation rather than a firm launch date. But forget the exact month for a second. The real story is bigger. Microsoft is pouring tens of billions of dollars into AI infrastructure, and it does not want to writ
AIAzureCapital ExpenditureSemiconductorsTech
- Published
- 12 Aug 2026 17:23
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
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Fund Update: New $50.4B $MSFT stock position opened by JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO has opened a new $50.4 billion position in Microsoft (MSFT) stock, as revealed by a recent SEC 13F filing for the Q2 2026 report period. This move highlights significant institutional activity in MSFT, with 3,308 investors adding shares while 2,639 decreased their positions. The article also details insider trading, government contracts, congressional stock trading, and analyst ratings for MSFT.
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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 of the group, at $329.1 billion. Why This Bill Doesn't Show Up on the Balance Sheet Yet These lease commitments are nearly four times the roughly $285 billion in lease liabilities the same companies have already recognized on their balance sheets. That gap exists because accounting
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LegalZoom.com (LZ) Could Be 32% Undervalued Following Copilot Launch And Guidance Cut
Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Why LegalZoom.com Stock Is Back In Focus LegalZoom.com (LZ) is drawing fresh attention after launching an agent inside Microsoft 365 Copilot while cutting its full year revenue outlook, a combination that has sharpened investor focus on the stock. See our latest analysis for LegalZoom.com. LegalZoom.com's launch inside Microsoft 365 Copilot and interest in M&A comes after a period of weak momentum. The stock's 7 day share price return is down 30.06% and its 1 year total shareholder return is down 47.97%, suggesting recent news is being weighed against ongoing concerns around growth visibility and risk. If you are looking beyond LegalZoom.com and want to see what else is shaping the future of automation and productivity, this is a good moment to check out 37 robotics and automation stocks. LegalZoom.com now trades near its recent lows after the guidance cut and Copilot launch reset expectations. Is this drop already enough to reflect the new outlook, or does patience for a cheaper entry still make more sense? Most Popular Narrative: 32.1% Undervalued The most followed LegalZoom.com narrative places fair value at $8.50, well above the last close at $5.77, which frames the current pullback in a very different light. Strong momentum in high-margin, recurring subscription offerings, especially within compliance and concierge do-it-for-me products, signals continued growth in predictable revenues and improved customer retention, directly supporting higher net margins and earnings stability. Enhanced automation and AI deployment throughout the business is driving operating efficiency gains and enabling scalable delivery of higher-touch services, underpinning continued EBITDA margin expansion and reduced cost structure. Read the complete narrative. Want to see what sits behind that $8.50 fair value? The narrative leans heavily on faster earnings growth, richer margins and a lower future earnings multiple. The exact mix of assumptions might surprise you. Result: Fair Value of $8.50 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, investors still need to watch the risk that generative AI could undercut core LegalZoom.com services and that lower retention on bundled subscriptions weakens the quality of recurring revenue. Find out about the key risks to this LegalZoom.com narrative. Another View: What LegalZoom.com's P/E Is Signalling Story Continues The first narrative paints LegalZoom.com as 32.1% undervalued at $8.50 fair value, but the current pricing tells a different story. The stock trades on a P/E of 58.6x versus a peer average of 20.6x and a fair ratio of 35.8x, which points to a rich entry point rather than a clear bargain. If earnings or sentiment reset again, how comfortable are you paying that kind of premium? See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.NasdaqGS:LZ P/E Ratio as at Aug 2026 Next Steps The mixed sentiment around LegalZoom.com is clear. If you care about both the red flags and the upside potential, now is a good time to review the underlying data and decide where you stand using the 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs. Looking for more investment ideas beyond LegalZoom.com? If LegalZoom.com has your attention but you want a wider field of opportunities, use the Simply Wall Street screener to spot stocks that better fit your plan. Target income potential by reviewing companies that show up in our 8 dividend fortresses and see which yields stand out on your shortlist. Hunt for value opportunities using the screener containing 21 high quality undiscovered gems and spot quality stocks that fewer investors are watching closely. Strengthen your defense by scanning the 83 resilient stocks with low risk scores and focus on companies that score well on resilience and stability. This article by Simply Wall St is genera
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Alphabet's Cloud Computing Business Just Posted 82% Revenue Growth. Next Quarter Could Be Even Better.
Key Points Alphabet saw its backlog of contracted cloud computing services climb to $514 billion last quarter. It's spending huge amounts of capital to build additional capacity. The long-term profit and cash-generation potential can't be ignored.10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › The amount of money being spent on AI compute was plainly evident in Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) second-quarter earnings report. The company is bringing in huge amounts of revenue from its cloud computing division, and it's spending even more. Overall, cloud computing revenue climbed 82% year over year last quarter. That marks the fifth consecutive quarter of accelerating revenue growth for the segment, and I expect Alphabet to make it six straight quarters when it reports again in three months. Here's why that's so important for investors. 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Image source: The Motley Fool. Can Alphabet's cloud computing revenue keep accelerating? Alphabet's cloud computing revenue reached $24.8 billion last quarter. That's a run rate of $99 billion. Meanwhile, the company reported a backlog of $514 billion for the division, with approximately half of that set to be received over the next two years. That translates to an average revenue of $128.5 billion per year over the next two years from its backlog alone. While Alphabet will likely see continued revenue growth over the next two years, I expect it to produce significantly more than the amount in its backlog. The segment includes its Google Workspace suite and other enterprise solutions. Management noted strong growth in those services, driven by its integration of Gemini, Google's large language model. Management said its existing customers are exceeding their commitments by more than 50%. Additionally, management is ramping up sales of its custom AI accelerators, TPUs. TPU system sales accounted for a tiny percentage of revenue in the second quarter, but that could grow quickly in the third quarter and beyond. Alphabet's inventory climbed from $2.4 billion at the end of 2025 to $10 billion at the end of the second quarter. That indicates a big step up in sales for TPUs next quarter. Finally, Alphabet's revenue growth lags its capital expenditure growth. Capital expenditures climbed 100% last quarter, reaching nearly $45 billion. That's actually a slight slowdown from the first quarter, when capex climbed 107%. A significant portion of Alphabet's capex goes toward building data centers. Last quarter, management said 40% of its technical infrastructure spend went toward new data centers and networking equipment (the rest went toward server equipment). Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who runs the world's largest cloud computing platform, said it takes about two years for data center spending to start generating a cash return. It's likely Alphabet experiences the same dynamic. With capex growth just starting to peak, that leaves a long runway for Alphabet's cloud computing revenue to keep growing. How much higher can Alphabet's cloud revenue climb? If Alphabet were to produce just 82% revenue growth again in the third quarter, total cloud revenue would come in at $27.6 billion. That's a run rate of just $110.3 billion. It's not unreasonable to expect the company to generate nearly $30 billion in cloud revenue next quarter, translating to nearly 100% revenue growth for the segment. But investors shouldn't buy Alphabet based on its potential for the next quarter. The company is pouring capital into AI data centers. In fact, it's spending more money than it takes in to accelerate the build-out. It's committed to spend $811 billion, mostly over the next four and a half years. But it's spending that with the expectation of a strong return on inves
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Trump Says Data Centers Could Be Bigger Than Oil, Urges States to Cut Taxes and Accelerate AI Growth: 'If I Were Governor...'
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. President Donald Trump said on Friday that data centers could eventually become a bigger industry than oil, calling them significant for the U.S. economy. In an interview with Punchbowl, the President called data centers "tremendously important" for the economy and criticized Texas for opposing data centers, calling it a "mistake" and arguing they generate significant economic benefits. He said "data centers could be bigger than oil," and states should encourage their development by cutting taxes. Don't Miss: A single bad hire can set a startup back years. Here are the 5 hires founders most often misjudge — and why Still Learning the Market? These 50 Must-Know Terms Can Help You Catch Up Fast "If I were governor, I would want data centers so badly. I'll cut taxes," he stated. Trump said there is strong global demand for data centers, warning that if the U.S. slows their development, other countries will benefit instead. He emphasized that restricting data centers would also hinder AI growth. "We are leading because of me. We're leading AI," Trump said. Trending: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your 'Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing You Big Time He elaborated, saying that he introduced a policy allowing companies building AI data centers to construct their own power generation facilities with fast-track approvals. He argued that this avoids straining the aging U.S. power grid, enables excess electricity to be fed back into the grid, and makes large-scale AI infrastructure projects economically viable while benefiting local communities. Trump said the U.S. cannot afford to lose the AI race to China, claiming many people believe China is backing efforts against the U.S. He added that he plans to discuss the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an upcoming meeting, while asserting that China is trying to compete because it is falling behind the U.S. in AI. Big Tech Backs Trump's Power Plan Trump's remarks came on the heels of the White House expanding its AI data center Ratepayer Protection Pledge to nearly 200 more participants, requiring developers to cover power infrastructure costs. Current signatories include Alphabet Inc., Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., Oracle Corp., OpenAI, xAI, and Amazon.com Inc.. See Also: Skip the Regrets: The Essential Retirement Tips Experts Wish Everyone Knew Earlier. In January, Microsoft pledged a "community-first" approach to expanding its AI data centers, promising to cover its share of electricity grid costs so local residents' power bills do not rise. The company also committed to creating local jobs and reducing water use after Trump's push and community opposition to the company's proposed $1 billion data center project in Michigan. Story Continues Trump had earlier criticized New York's decision to temporarily halt approvals for new large-scale data centers for up to a year, making New York the first state to impose a statewide moratorium on large AI-focused facilities. Trump called it a "terrible decision" and argued the move would push investment, jobs, and tax revenue to states such as Texas, Florida, Alabama, and Arizona. Read Next: Think you're saving enough for your kids? You might be dangerously off — see why Building Wealth Across More Than Just the Market Building a resilient portfolio means thinking beyond a single asset or market trend. Economic cycles shift, sectors rise and fall, and no one investment performs well in every environment. That's why many investors look to diversify with platforms that provide access to real estate, fixed-income opportunities, precious metals, and even self-directed retirement accounts. By spreading exposure across multiple asset classes, it becomes easier to manage risk, capture steady returns, and create long-term wealth that isn't tied to the fortunes of just one company or industry. Arrived Backed by Jeff Bezos, Arrived Homes
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Sundar Pichai's Alphabet Has Grown Google Cloud Revenue 82% Year Over Year. Here's Why That Growth Rate Justifies the Company's Capex Bet.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the defining force reshaping cloud computing, with platforms from Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud embedding generative models, custom accelerators, and agentic tools directly into their ecosystems. These hyperscalers compete not only on storage and compute, but also on how AI can be deployed at enterprise scale. Although Google Cloud trails its rivals in overall market share, the platform's trajectory stands apart: Sustained acceleration far outpaces other industry leaders, providing clear validation for Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) aggressive capital expenditure (capex) plans. 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Image source: Alphabet. Breaking down Google Cloud's explosive growth During the second quarter, Google Cloud revenue reached $24.8 billion -- up 82% year over year. Operating income more than tripled to $8.8 billion, lifting the segment margin from 20.6% to 35.5%. Google Cloud ended the quarter with $514 billion in backlog, with over half expected to be recognized as revenue over the next two years. A distinctive development during the second quarter was Alphabet's first recognition of revenue from its custom silicon, called Tensor Processing Units (TPU). During the earnings call, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai stated that Google Cloud's "momentum is driven by our integrated AI portfolio consisting of chips, models, data, security, and agent platforms, all designed to work together." By designing its own chips, integrating Gemini models across analytics, security, and enterprise services, Google Cloud is able to generate "diversified demand across products, customers, geographies, and industries." What is Alphabet spending AI capex on? Alphabet raised its 2026 capex guidance to $195 billion to $205 billion, up from a prior range of $180 billion to $190 billion. Roughly 60% of Alphabet's quarterly capex outlay went to servers, while the remainder was allocated toward data centers and networking equipment. Management made it clear that demand for more capacity still exceeds available supply, even after years of successive increases to infrastructure spend. For this reason, Alphabet expects further capex growth throughout 2027. Notably, temporary reliance on third-party capacity will likely continue to pressure profit margins. Story Continues Data by YCharts. Why Alphabet's capex budget is justified Despite free cash flow turning negative to $5.9 billion in the second quarter, Alphabet still generated $39.1 billion in operating cash flow and $185.7 billion over the trailing 12 months. In addition, Alphabet's overall operating income rose 30% to $40.8 billion -- demonstrating ample capacity to self-fund its AI build-out while maintaining a resilient balance sheet supported by cash and diversified financing. In my eyes, the long-run payoff remains visible: Google Cloud's margin expansion and backlog surge validate that the AI infrastructure investments are translating directly into high-margin, high-growth revenue. Against this backdrop, Alphabet's robust profitability provides both the financial means and the necessary proof that its capital intensity is not only justified but essential to capture the next phase of cloud leadership. Should you buy stock in Alphabet right now? Before you buy stock in Alphabet, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Alphabet wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut are built for long-term growth and could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the
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Here's How Saving $15 Per Day Could Create a Portfolio Worth $1 Million in 30 Years
Investing small amounts of money on a recurring basis can be as effective as putting in a large lump sum at once. It also has the added benefit of getting people used to saving and investing regularly, which can create good habits and reduce risk by spreading investments over time. By saving and investing an average of $15 per day, an investor could build a portfolio worth over $1 million after 30 years. Here's how. 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »Image source: Getty Images. Investing in a top growth fund can enable investors to grow their portfolio steadily while keeping risk low Having a go-to exchange-traded fund (ETF) to invest in regularly can be extremely valuable for investors, as it simplifies the decision-making process about where to invest each day, week, or month. A great option to consider is the Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG), which, as its name suggests, focuses on top growth stocks. These are the types of investments that can generate significant returns over a long time frame. It includes big names such as Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and many other top stocks. They will carry some risk, but over a long time frame, they can potentially outperform the broader market. Over the past decade, this ETF has generated total returns (including reinvested dividends) of approximately 406%, versus about 315% for an index tracking the S&P 500. That may not always be the case, but growth stocks are popular for their potential to deliver outsize returns, which is why the Vanguard Growth ETF can be a compelling long-term option and a go-to fund to invest in regularly. The path to a $1 million portfolio Saving and investing an average of $15 per day equates to roughly $450 per month. Investments don't need to be made every day, as that would be cumbersome and wouldn't yield significantly greater returns. Saving that money and investing it once a month would suffice. Here's how a $450-per-month investment would grow over the long term, at varying rates: Year 9% Growth 10% Growth 11% Growth 5 $34,195 $35,137 $36,111 10 $87,735 $92,948 $98,544 15 $171,560 $188,066 $206,486 20 $302,803 $344,564 $393,108 25 $508,289 $602,051 $715,762 30 $830,013 $1,025,696 $1,273,603 Table and calculations by author. The balance will inevitably depend on what the average annual return ends up being, as the above table shows. But if the Vanguard ETF achieves a 10% return, which would put it in line with the S&P 500's long-term average, then after 30 years of investing $450 each month, the portfolio could surpass a $1 million balance. Story Continues Should you buy stock in Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF right now? Before you buy stock in Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut are built for long-term growth and could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $399,832!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,374,595!* That performance is why people listen. With a track record of beating the S&P 500 by 4x, Stock Advisor offers a distinct advantage. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built for the long haul. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 9, 2026. David Jagielski, CPA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia,
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Nvidia and Micron Have Driven the S&P 500’s 2026 Rally to Record Highs. History Says It’s Not Over
Quick Read The S&P 500's 25 all-time highs in 2026 mark its seventh-best start in 33 years, fueled by 29% year-over-year earnings growth. Micron's 208% YTD return generated nearly as much S&P 500 index impact as Nvidia despite holding just a fraction of Nvidia's index weight. Bloomberg data shows fresh S&P 500 highs have preceded positive six-month returns 76% of the time, though 2007's 12% loss proves the pattern can break. Don't wait: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now. The S&P 500 doesn't seem to know how to stop climbing. As of Tuesday's close, the index had notched 25 all-time highs in 2026 alone, according to Bloomberg Terminal data -- following 39 last year and 57 in 2024. For long-term investors, the real challenge isn't spotting the next record. It's figuring out what to do once you've stopped being surprised by them. A Rally That Keeps Setting Records Second-quarter earnings are on pace to grow 29% year-over-year, Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin notes, and analysts are raising their 12-month EPS estimates at a pace he calls unusually fast. That earnings strength is showing up in returns: the S&P 500 is up 13.7% on a total-return basis through August 7 -- the seventh-best start to a year in 33 years. Deemerwha studio / Shutterstock.com That's notable for another reason. Back-to-back double-digit gains aren't rare exactly, but 20%-plus back-to-back years are: 2023's 26.3% and 2024's 25.0% marked the first time that had happened in two and a half decades. Add 2025's 17.9% total return, and the index has now logged three straight double-digit years — and a fourth is well within reach. Don't wait: the analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just revealed his top 10 AI stocks. See the full list FREE now. That said, three straight double-digit years isn't the same as three straight cheap years. The S&P 500's forward price-to-earnings ratio has climbed alongside the index itself, which means a growing share of these gains is coming from investors paying more for each dollar of expected earnings -- not just from the earnings themselves. That's not a red flag on its own. It's a reminder that the earnings growth Levin points to needs to keep showing up, or the multiple expansion that's fueled part of this run could reverse just as quickly. Two Stocks, One Outsized Push Much of 2026's climb traces back to two companies punching well above their index weight. Company Contribution to S&P 500 Gains Index Weight 2026 YTD Return Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) +1.49 percentage points ~6.9% ~+20% Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) +1.13 percentage points ~1.5% ~+208% Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) +1.05 percentage points ~6.0% ~+15.5% Story Continues Micron's number is the one worth sitting with. A stock with a fraction of Nvidia's index weight generated nearly as much index-level contribution -- because a 208% return can move markets even from a small starting position. Nvidia, meanwhile, did it the old-fashioned way: enormous weight, solid (not spectacular) returns, outsized dollar impact. Together, these two stocks -- with Apple close behind -- account for a meaningful chunk of why the index keeps printing new highs. Micron's run isn't a mystery, either. The company makes high-bandwidth memory chips that feed directly into the same AI data center buildout powering Nvidia's business -- meaning both stocks are, in a sense, riding the same underlying demand wave from two different angles of the supply chain. That's worth knowing if you're evaluating either stock individually: their fortunes are more linked than their business descriptions might suggest. 24/7 Wall St. Three straight years of double-digit gains and a hidden leader outperforming the giants. Explore the data driving this historic rally—and the 2007 warning sign every investor needs to see. © 24/7 Wall St. History's Message -- With an Asterisk Bloomberg's own research offers a useful gut check: across 17 instances since 1996 when the S&P
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AI investment will fuel more equity issuance, while buybacks cushion effects: Goldman Sachs
Antonbr Anton U.S. companies are selling more stock to investors as artificial intelligence spending creates enormous financing needs, but Goldman Sachs strategist Ben Snider says the increase in equity supply is more a return to normal than a market-threatening boom. U.S. corporations raised $252 billion through IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible securities and SPACs during the second quarter. That topped the previous quarterly record of $234 billion set in the first quarter of 2021, according to Goldman Sachs. [U.S. corporations raised $252 billion through IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible securities and SPACs during the second quarter.] U.S. corporations raised $252 billion through IPOs, follow-on offerings, convertible securities and SPACs during the second quarter. (Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research, Dealogic) Follow-on offerings accounted for $70 billion of second-quarter issuance. They totaled $105 billion through July, the highest amount at this point of the year since 2021. Despite the large dollar totals, Snider said the amount of issuance relative to the size of the stock market remains below historical averages. The activity also has been unusually concentrated. The three largest IPOs and follow-on offerings accounted for nearly half of issuance through July. AI CREATES A GROWING NEED FOR CAPITAL Artificial intelligence has emerged as a major driver of new stock issuance. AI-related companies accounted for roughly 40% of U.S. follow-on equity volume this year, Goldman Sachs said in an August 7 report. Technology, media and telecommunications companies represented 28% of follow-on volume, more than twice their 13% share during the previous five years. That financing demand could rise sharply as the largest technology companies continue building data centers and other AI infrastructure. Consensus estimates call for hyperscaler capital spending to exceed $1 trillion annually over the next several years. Goldman Sachs identified Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Oracle as the hyperscalers in its analysis. Capital spending is expected to exceed their operating cash flow by roughly $150 billion in 2027. Some investors believe the gap could be much wider. If hyperscaler capex reaches $1.4 trillion next year, as some investors expect, their funding shortfall would exceed $300 billion even if cash-flow growth accelerates substantially, Goldman Sachs estimated. The bank noted that recent earnings from Amazon (AMZN [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AMZN]), Alphabet (GOOG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GOOG])(GOOGL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GOOGL]), Meta (META [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/META]) and Microsoft (MSFT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MSFT]) also point to potential upside in revenue and operating cash flow. Stronger returns from AI investments could help finance additional spending internally. DEBT EXPECTED TO CARRY MOST OF THE LOAD Equity offerings won't be the primary source of outside financing for the AI buildout. Goldman Sachs credit strategists expect hyperscalers to finance 35% of their 2027 capital expenditures with debt. That would translate into roughly $400 billion of global debt issuance next year, with similar amounts expected during the following several years. Goldman Sachs also expects about $300 billion in project financing during 2027 for data centers and chips. Equity nevertheless should remain part of the financing mix, particularly for other AI infrastructure companies. Selling shares can give companies additional funding for multiyear investment programs without putting as much pressure on their balance sheets. The pace of issuance also will depend on stock-market conditions. Companies historically have been more willing to sell shares when the broader market is performing well and when their stocks command premium valuations. INVESTORS HAVE ABSORBED NEW SHARES New stock offerings typically create some short-term pressure on share prices. During the p
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Scott Galloway warned the US stock market could crash within 24 months thanks to AI. Protect your nest egg while you can
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Earlier in 2026, economic commentator and professor Scott Galloway, or Prof G, warned that with about 40% of the S&P 500 tied to AI-focused businesses, investors may need to reevaluate their risk exposure or prepare for a portfolio wipeout. "There's no way they can justify these incredible valuations," Galloway said on an episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast (1). He also noted that one of the greatest threats to American AI companies is cheaper Chinese alternatives. Must Read Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one JPMorgan still sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Learn more with a free guide from Priority Gold The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028 — and experts say most people won't act in time. What to do before the window closes He explained that the "majority of GDP growth over the last two years has come from AI," and that if that slows, the U.S. would plunge into a recession "immediately." Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis backs this up. The Fed found that 39% of total GDP gains in the third quarter of 2025 were driven by AI growth in areas such as software, R&D, information processing technology and data center construction (2). This trend appears set to continue. Goldman Sachs estimates that AI investment spending could account for 40% of S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026, while major cloud companies are expected to collectively spend $674 billion on capital expenditures this year alone (3). Plus, the S&P 500 has continued to notch fresh record highs in 2026, fueled largely by strong earnings from so-called megacap AI-related companies (4). These sound like good things, but there's a problem: For decades, Americans could build wealth simply by buying broad index funds and waiting. Now, in a K-shaped economy, with the wealthy at the top and the poor at the bottom, investors who haven't kept up with the times are increasingly exposed to market weak spots. "If you're China," podcast host Steven Bartlett said, "As [a] leader now, you go, you know what? Give Americans cheap AI, and you'll kneecap their economy." "One hundred percent. That's what I would do," Galloway agreed. "Founders get quite scared that there will be an economic crash in the next 12 or 24 months because of overinvestment in AI." Story Continues Although Galloway's warning hasn't played out yet, he has continued to argue that investors should pay attention to concentration risk and the possibility that AI-related valuations may not match future returns. That's not to say that this is China's game plan, nor is it the ultimate point of Prof G's argument. Rather, it's the idea that Americans are heavily invested in AI, with few alternatives to protect them from a recession. This raises the question: If 40% of big tech stocks crash, and you've committed to a 60/40 investment split, is today's playbook really built for tomorrow's economy? Why the market might be more fragile than it looks The original appeal of the S&P 500 index was that it let investors own a little bit of a lot of different companies. In a world where more and more top spots are banking on AI, that resiliency comes into question. Today, the index is heavily concentrated in megacap technology firms like NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) and so on — many of which are betting aggressively on AI infrastructure. Other major companies, including Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), have similarly become increasingly tied to the AI investment boom, adding to concerns about how concentrated today's market has become. In fact, the top 10 companies in the S&P 500 no
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Top Semiconductor Stock Outpacing Nvidia With a 36% Gain Over 6 Months
Key Points Broadcom's positioning in the ASIC chip industry has helped it outperform Nvidia over the past six months. AI semiconductor revenue more than doubled year over year, and it's projected to more than triple year over year. Broadcom's AI semiconductor segment is growing faster than Nvidia's data center revenue, which makes future outperformance more likely. 10 stocks we like better than Broadcom › Nvidia(NASDAQ: NVDA) is one of the most well-known stocks due to its AI chips. It has become the world's most valuable publicly traded company, but that doesn't make it the best stock to hold. Fellow semiconductor stock Broadcom(NASDAQ: AVGO) has outperformed Nvidia with a 36% return over the past six months. The shift to custom-made chips may explain why Broadcom is doing so well and leaving Nvidia shares behind. 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Image source: Getty Images. ASIC chips are poised to gain market share Broadcom produces ASIC chips while Nvidia specializes in GPUs. Nvidia's AI chips can handle a wide range of general tasks, but Broadcom's chips are specialized for specific tasks. Many tech giants have Broadcom create custom chips for them. Alphabet's TPU chips and Meta Platforms' MTIA chips are designed by Broadcom, and the AI chipmaker also counts Microsoft and Amazon as top customers. ASIC chips are becoming increasingly important due to AI inference. Their energy efficiency and low latency give them an edge for this type of AI. Granted, data centers will still need GPUs and ASICs. ASICs like the ones Broadcom provides can do any one thing better than a GPU, but a GPU can accomplish a wide range of tasks. Broadcom's earnings demonstrate why it is the leading ASIC producer Broadcom and Nvidia compare in the broader AI chip market, but Broadcom is in a class of its own when it comes to ASICs. The company recently delivered 48% year-over-year revenue growth in its fiscal 2026 second quarter, with net income almost doubling year over year. Artificial intelligence is driving most of the momentum, which sets the stage for accelerated revenue growth in future quarters. Broadcom's AI semiconductor segment grew by 143% year over year and makes up almost half of total revenue. That's a faster growth rate than Nvidia's data center revenue, which was up by 92% year over year in its fiscal 2027 first quarter. Even though Nvidia has higher overall revenue growth rates, Broadcom is gaining market share at a faster rate in the critical AI chip industry. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan even told investors to expect AI semiconductor revenue to surge by more than 200% in its fiscal 2026 third quarter. It's expecting $16 billion in AI semiconductor revenue and $29 billion in overall revenue in that quarter. That would put the company at 84% year-over-year revenue growth. The forecast represents a meaningful improvement and high sequential growth while making AI semiconductor revenue more central to future results. These factors suggest Broadcom can continue to outperform Nvidia. Should you buy stock in Broadcom right now? Before you buy stock in Broadcom, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Broadcom wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $399,832!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,374,595!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 968% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 215% for the S&P
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'Very little to like': Wall Street assesses surprise July jobs report as stocks jump
Wall Street is increasingly betting the latest jobs report will take a Fed rate hike off the table and give stocks room to climb. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' July labor market report showed the economy lost 23,000 jobs, far short of expectations. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as labor force participation dropped to a near-pandemic low. "The report suggests that the economy is seemingly slipping back toward the 'no hire, no fire' narrative that characterized the labor market through much of 2025," said Jim Baird, chief investment officer with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, in a note on Friday. The latest report shows the three-month rolling average of job gains has fallen to just 20,000, while the six-month average has declined to a weak 44,000, noted Ameriprise chief economist Russell Price. "There were many moving parts, but very little to like about this report," said Price on Friday. "If the job market falters, consumers and the economy might not be far behind." Treasury yields fell on Friday following the report, reversing gains from earlier in the week when traders had signaled that policymakers might be behind the curve in their fight against inflation. Strategists said the weak labor numbers give the Fed cover to hold rates steady despite sticky inflation, particularly as wage growth came in softer than expected. Read more: How the Fed rate decision affects your bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments "To the point of the wage inflation, I think this really solidifies our view that the Fed is going to stay on hold this year," UBS's Leslie Falconio told Yahoo Finance. Following the jobs report, implied odds of a Fed rate hike in 2026 fell to 56% from 63% on Polymarket, reducing the risk of higher borrowing costs and their impact on equities. Stocks jumped on Friday with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posting weekly wins. The gains were driven by large tech stocks as Nvidia (NVDA) surged 10% for the week. Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) also gained 8% and 7%, respectively. "In terms of what this does to the stock market, it's probably positive in that it reduces the probability of a rate hike in September," said Amber Fairbanks, Impax Asset Management portfolio manager. Fairbanks still sees upside in the AI trade, but cautions on selectivity. "I think AI is still an attractive trade," she said. "I do think that we have to be a little bit more picky in those companies that are really benefiting from a fundamental perspective, not just to benefit from a narrative perspective." Story Continues Yardeni Research sees strong earnings driving the S&P 500 to 8,200 by the end of the year, representing an additional 5.6% from Friday's levels. Ines Ferre is a senior business reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on X at @ines_ferre. Click here for in-depth analysis of the latest stock market news and events moving stock prices Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance View Comments
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Constellation (CEG) Locks In More Power Deals As Nuclear Output Slips
Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) gave investors a lot to unpack on August 6 with the release of its second-quarter earnings report. The report raised full-year adjusted operating earnings guidance to $11.50 to $12.50 per share and stacked on a run of nuclear contract wins and regulatory approvals tied to its Crane Clean Energy Center restart. The headline story is growth. The details show a company juggling more moving parts than it has in years.Constellation (CEG) Locks In More Power Deals As Nuclear Output Slips Bull Case: The Contract Pipeline Keeps Growing Constellation signed 920 megawatts of new long-term power purchase agreements in the quarter, contracts running 15 to 20 years that won't start delivering power until 2029 through 2032. One, a 176-megawatt deal with Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT), split into two 15-year contracts that start in 2029 and 2030, will fund a 30-megawatt expansion at the Dresden Clean Energy Center, located in Illinois. The batch averages 18.5 years in length, adding to earlier 20-year agreements with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META). The bigger prize is Crane, the plant once known as Three Mile Island Unit 1. FERC granted a waiver letting Constellation shift grid connection rights to Crane, and the NRC approved its fuel license amendment, clearing two of the last hurdles before the 835 megawatt unit restarts in 2027 to serve its Microsoft contract. Constellation also filed to extend the licenses of its Ginna and Nine Mile Point 1 reactors in New York out to 2049, stretching value from assets it already owns. Management guided to 20% annualized adjusted earnings growth through 2029, a number that excludes any contracts signed after this quarter. Bear Case: Costs And Outages Cloud The Picture GAAP numbers moved the other way. Earnings per share fell to $1.42 from $2.67 a year earlier, even as adjusted operating earnings rose to $2.55. Part of that gap traces to a bigger share count after the Calpine acquisition, with average diluted shares outstanding climbing to 360 million from 314 million. The nuclear fleet had a rougher quarter too: output slipped to 44,160 gigawatt-hours from 45,170, and the capacity factor at plants Constellation operates fell to 93.0% from 94.8%, with planned refueling outage days more than doubling to 86 from 41. There's also cleanup work left from Calpine. Constellation agreed to sell the 606 megawatt Brazos Valley Energy Center to LS Power for $860 million, the last divestiture regulators required, but the deal still needs Department of Justice approval to close. And as a merchant power seller, Constellation stays exposed to regulatory pushback, including from consumer advocates who argue that connecting data centers directly to nuclear plants lets big tech dodge grid costs that land on residential customers instead. Story Continues What The Market Is Pricing In Hedge fund ownership of Constellation rose to 79 funds last quarter from 76, a modest gain in institutional conviction. Short interest sits at just 3.33% of the float, pointing to little organized skepticism. As of August 7, the stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22.88, a premium that assumes the contract pipeline and the Crane restart both land close to plan. Rising fund ownership paired with light short interest suggests the market isn't betting against the growth story at that price. The Bottom Line Constellation's quarter shows a company converting existing nuclear assets into decades of contracted demand while absorbing the growing pains of the Calpine integration. The bull case leans on Crane's restart timeline and the steady drip of long-term contracts like the Walmart deal. The bear case leans on execution, from falling capacity factors to unresolved questions over who pays for data center power. While we acknowledge the potential of CEG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking fo
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Told Investors in Seoul to "Buy at a Discount" During the Recent AI Stock Sell-Off. Here's Whether His Call Has Paid Off.
Key Points On May 14, AI stocks began to slide over investor fears about overvaluation. With Nvidia's stock down nearly 15%, CEO Jensen Huang encouraged investors to buy at a discount. His advice has already paid off somewhat, but even bigger rewards may lie ahead.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › The artificial intelligence (AI) market was looking very shaky two months ago. On May 14, after a record run-up in share price, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock had surpassed $235/share, giving the company a $5.7 trillion market cap. Then investors began to worry that the AI boom had gotten too far ahead of reality. Over the next few weeks, AI shares took a beating, with Nvidia's dropping 15%, and AI hyperscalers Alphabet(NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) and Amazon(NASDAQ: AMZN) each plunging 11%. (Not to brag, but I called it.) 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » That's when Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gave a piece of jaw-dropping advice to AI investors. Two months later, has his advice paid off? Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Image source: Nvidia Corporation. Huang's advice Huang was in Seoul for a series of business meetings, including one in which he finalized a partnership with South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix to design next-generation AI memory chips. Between meetings, the Nvidia CEO spoke to reporters, and he didn't mince words. Here's what he said about the AI boom: "We're at the beginning of it, and whatever happened to the stock market, you should be very happy because now you can buy at a discount. Everybody should be very excited." In other words, Huang believed June 8 was a big opportunity to "buy the dip" in Nvidia and other AI stocks. Was he right? Was he ever! Read to the end Indeed, if investors had taken Huang's advice and gone "all in" on Nvidia's stock on June 8, they would now be beating the market... barely. Nvidia's shares are up 5.1% since June 8, while the S&P 500 has only advanced by 4.3%, giving Huang a 0.8% lead. But that's not the whole story. If you'd interpreted Huang's comments more broadly to refer to the entire AI industry and had instead purchased a basket of AI stocks that included equal parts Nvidia, Google, Amazon, and hyperscaler Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), you'd really be doing well. Microsoft stock is up 18.5% since June 8, while Amazon's has risen 11.1%, largely on the strength of their recent earnings reports. Only Alphabet has lagged the market, and is actually down 0.5% from June 8. However, your four-stock "AI basket" would have produced returns of 8.5%, about double the S&P 500's gain during the same period. Of course, those would be the gains if you sold those stocks right now. But Huang wasn't talking about a two-month AI boom. He's looking years into the future and declaring that the recent, massive spending on AI is just the tip of the iceberg. He's predicting solid long-term gains for AI companies over years, not months. Selling your AI stocks now while they're beating the market is certainly tempting. But if you believe Jensen Huang knows what he's talking about -- and I certainly do!-- holding on to those stocks for the long term is your best move. Should you buy stock in Nvidia right now? Before you buy stock in Nvidia, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Nvidia wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $399,724!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,374,595!* Now, it’s worth not
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This Trillion-Dollar AI Stock Offers Better Quantum Computing Exposure Than IonQ, Rigetti, or D-Wave at a Multi-Year Valuation Low
Key Points Microsoft gives you quantum exposure without needing quantum to succeed tomorrow. For long-term investors, Microsoft offers a more balanced risk-reward profile than pure-play quantum companies. If quantum adoption takes longer than expected, you still own one of the world's leading AI and cloud businesses; if it arrives sooner, you already have meaningful exposure.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › If you want quantum computing exposure without betting the farm on a pre‑profit science project, I think a case is building that Microsoft(NASDAQ: MSFT) is the more interesting option right now. Microsoft is a $3 trillion AI stock whose own quantum roadmap has matured quietly in the background, and with sentiment cooled after a year of worry about AI spending, you're getting that quantum upside at what looks like a multiyear valuation low instead of peak euphoria. 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Image source: Getty Images. Microsoft is already a quantum platform Microsoft doesn't market itself as a quantum stock, but its Azure Quantum materials read like a company that has spent years building a full stack. Azure Quantum is a cloud service where developers can run quantum programs today on hardware from partners such as IonQ(NYSE: IONQ), Rigetti(NASDAQ: RGTI), Quantinuum(NASDAQ: QNT), and Pasqal, or on advanced simulators, using the same Azure environment they use for AI and high-performance computing. That matters. Quantum is not off in a lab. It's already being wired into Microsoft's mainstream developer tools and cloud workflows. In its quantum overview, Microsoft describes Azure Quantum as an "open, flexible, and future-proofed path" that adapts to how customers actually work. The company is effectively acting as the orchestrator, sitting between enterprise demand and multiple hardware providers. That is a very different position from a single hardware vendor trying to persuade the world to come and build on its island. Azure Quantum Elements and the long game The part that really shifts the story for me is Azure Quantum Elements. In 2023, Microsoft announced this system with a bold goal: Compress 250 years of chemistry and materials science progress into the next 25. Quantum Elements combines Azure high-performance computing, AI models from the AI4Science team, and quantum capabilities to let scientists search a vastly larger design space for new materials and molecules than classical tools alone can handle. In its own words, Microsoft talks about speeding up some chemistry simulations by factors in the hundreds of thousands and expanding candidate materials from thousands to tens of millions. Customers are already using this stack to reshape their research pipelines today while preparing for scaled quantum hardware later. That is exactly the kind of "earn while you learn" model you want as an investor. The company now makes money from AI and high-performance computing while building the bridge to a future quantum supercomputer. Why this looks different from pure plays Contrast that with the pure-play names. IonQ's latest investor materials outline a roadmap to multimillion-qubit systems by 2030 and highlight its position as a full-stack quantum platform spanning computing, networking, and sensing. Rigetti is focused on superconducting hardware, touting a 108-qubit processor available through Amazon Braket and a letter of intent for up to $100 million in U.S. government funding. D Wave is selling a 4,400-plus-qubit Advantage2 annealing system, emphasizing connectivity, coherence, and energy-efficient processing for optimization and materials use cases. These companies are pushing the frontier and deserve credit for it. They are also, by design, narrow bets. Revenue is still
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Geron (GERN) Is Up 14.7% After Issuing First RYTELO Revenue Guide And Narrowing Losses - Has The Bull Case Changed?
In the second quarter of 2026, Geron Corporation reported revenue of US$57.48 million versus US$49.04 million a year earlier, a net loss of US$16.68 million, first-half revenue of US$109.32 million, and a reduced first-half net loss of US$20.32 million, while also filing a US$6.03 million common stock shelf registration for 4,500,000 shares tied to an ESOP. Investors now have an initial full-year 2026 view on RYTELO, with Geron guiding to net product revenue between US$220 million and US$240 million, sharpening focus on how quickly its first commercial therapy can scale. Next, we'll examine how Geron's improved first-half loss and new RYTELO revenue guidance may influence its existing investment narrative. The best AI stocks today may lie beyond giants like Nvidia and Microsoft. Find the next big opportunity with these 16 smaller AI-focused companies with strong growth potential through early-stage innovation in machine learning, automation, and data intelligence that could fund your retirement. Geron Investment Narrative Recap To own Geron today, you need to believe RYTELO can support a durable, growing franchise while the company controls costs and progresses its telomerase pipeline. The latest results modestly narrow first half losses and reaffirm 2026 RYTELO guidance, but they do not fundamentally change the near term story: execution on the launch remains the key catalyst, and Geron's dependence on a single commercial drug and ongoing cash needs remain the central risks. The most relevant update here is Geron's reiterated 2026 RYTELO net product revenue outlook of US$220 million to US$240 million, now seen against US$109.32 million in first half revenue. That guidance is what many investors will watch most closely as a proxy for how the launch is progressing and whether RYTELO can shoulder the company's current spending, while funding further development in myelofibrosis and other indications. Yet while the revenue trend looks encouraging, investors should still be aware that Geron's reliance on a single therapy leaves it exposed if real world RYTELO uptake or safety trends begin to... Read the full narrative on Geron (it's free!) Geron's narrative projects $626.8 million revenue and $174.7 million earnings by 2028. Uncover how Geron's forecasts yield a $3.40 fair value, a 130% upside to its current price. Exploring Other PerspectivesGERN 1-Year Stock Price Chart Some of the lowest ranked analysts were already cautious, assuming Geron might reach about US$505 million in revenue and US$98 million in earnings by 2029, which contrasts with the real world data risk that RYTELO's broader use could still expose. Story Continues Explore 5 other fair value estimates on Geron - why the stock might be worth just $3.00! Decide For Yourself Disagree with existing narratives? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts. A great starting point for your Geron research is our analysis highlighting 4 key rewards that could impact your investment decision. Our free Geron research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Geron's overall financial health at a glance. No Opportunity In Geron? Early movers are already taking notice. See the stocks they're targeting before they've flown the coop: AI is about to change healthcare. These 43 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10b in market cap - there's still time to get in early. Find 52 companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. Invest in the nuclear renaissance through our list of 89 elite nuclear energy infrastructure plays powering the global AI revolution. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended
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How Many of the Largest Companies Do You Own -- and Should You Own More or Fewer?
Key Points More than a dozen companies these days have values topping $1 trillion. You might want to own a range of companies of different sizes.10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › One noteworthy event in 2018 was that the tech company Apple became the first to reach a trillion-dollar market capitalization. Today, there are more than a dozen such companies. Here are the recent top 10 largest companies by market cap. See how many of them you own. 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » Company Market Capitalization Nvidia $5.4 trillion Apple $4.5 trillion Alphabet $4.3 trillion Microsoft $3.7 trillion Amazon $3.0 trillion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing $2.2 trillion Broadcom $1.9 trillion Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) $1.75 trillion Saudi Arabian Oil (Aramco) $1.70 trillion Meta Platforms $1.5 trillion Data source: companiesmarketcap.com, as of Aug. 7, 2026. Image source: Getty Images. If you own any stocks or funds, there's a good chance you own at least a few of the sizable businesses above. Nearly all of the above companies, for example, are present in S&P 500index funds, such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(NYSEMKT: VOO). Most are also in growth-oriented mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Should you own the stock of large companies? Looking at the table above, it's hard to argue that you shouldn't invest in large companies. After all, the ones with valuations of $3 trillion, $4 trillion, or $5 trillion were still large some years ago, with valuations of $1 trillion or $2 trillion. These massive companies have these massive valuations because they have executed their plans well and have grown their operations at a good clip. There are pros and cons to both large- and small-company investing, though, of course. For example: Large companies tend to be more established and stable, with many of them considered "blue chip stocks." (They can drop sharply on occasion, though -- and this is especially true when there's a major market pullback and overvalued stocks fall hard.)Large companies are more likely to pay dividends, and dividends can be powerful portfolio boosters.Small-cap companies have the potential to grow faster than their larger counterparts, but they're often younger, sometimes not yet profitable, and often more vulnerable to economic volatility. They're generally riskier propositions than large companies. There tend to be economic cycles when large companies outperform small ones, and vice versa. Some investors invest accordingly, but it's generally difficult to time the market. What to do? So what should you do? Consider owning both big and small companies. Remember that there are lots of "mid-cap," medium-sized companies, too, which can, arguably, offer the best of both worlds. One way to own most of the U.S. stock market is through a broad index fund such as the Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF(NYSEMKT: VTI). If you want to go broader still, consider the Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF(NYSEMKT: VT). Either way, you'll be invested in small, medium-sized, and large companies, with plenty of diversification by industry. Should you buy stock in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF right now? Before you buy stock in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $399,724!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d hav
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Moonshot AI's 2.8 Trillion Parameter Model Just Became the First From China to Top a Major Coding Benchmark
Key Points Moonshot AI recently released the full weights for its new Kimi K3 model, the first Chinese model to achieve frontier-level performance. Cloud providers benefit from increased compute demand, while frontier labs could face margin pressure from more affordable alternatives.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › On July 16, the Chinese AI start-up Moonshot AI released its Kimi K3 large language model. Kimi K3 ranks third on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index and became the first Chinese model to top a major coding leaderboard, Arena.ai's Frontend Code Arena. 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » K3 is an open-weight AI model, free for anyone to download and modify. It supports the case for investors who've questioned the size of the investment allocated to the AI build-out. Combined capital spending by Microsoft(NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon(NASDAQ: AMZN), Alphabet(NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), and Meta Platforms(NASDAQ: META) for 2026 was recently estimated at over $725 billion, up from $410 billion last year. A frontier-level model, made available for free download on the open-source AI platform Hugging Face, also puts pressure on premium-tier pricing from labs such as Anthropic and OpenAI. Image source: Getty Images. Incentives for cloud providers and frontier labs may be "misaligned" Cloud providers such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon sell compute capacity. Affordable tokens from a variety of model makers increase demand for that compute while reducing reliance on a select few, even if model margins compress. Microsoft reported that its cloud business grew at the fastest pace in four years. Growth accelerated across all three companies, but only Microsoft expects to be free cash flow positive in fiscal 2027. The frontier labs are more exposed to this risk. OpenAI and Anthropic lack the diversified profit centers that the hyperscalers enjoy, and need to continuously spend on training the next model, while recouping costs through premium pricing for the latest models. Frontier-level, open-weight models from China make this more difficult to achieve over the long run. Within days of K3's release, the debate over whether to regulate open-weight models intensified. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang posted a letter on social media, signed by 25 companies, in support of open weights. Notably, it was Huang's first posting on the X social media platform. Then, more than 1,000 employees at leading AI labs, including their lead scientists, asked Washington for tools to "deliberately pace" AI development. As former Microsoft executive Steven Sinofsky noted: "It is their company. They could just stop." Revenue and volume are diverging Anthropic and OpenAI are still growing at historic rates. According to third-party trackers, Anthropic's revenue run rate has reportedly risen from $10 billion at the start of the year to over $70 billion, while OpenAI appears to be catching up based on recent remarks from its CFO. On platforms like OpenRouter, which developers use to route queries to different models, token volume from U.S.-based models has fallen from roughly 70% to 30%, while volume from Chinese models has grown to around 60%. The premium models still capture the vast majority of spending, but the cheaper alternatives are taking share. Enterprise spending on leading U.S. models won't slow anytime soon. But if open-weight models continue to improve, they'll become harder to dismiss over time. The commoditization question will continue to evolve, and the next generation of models from Chinese labs will receive far more attention from users and regulators. Should you buy stock in Microsoft right now? Before you buy stock in Microsoft, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified
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Bank of America spots new curveball for Magnificent Seven stocks
The 'Magnificent Seven' stocks spent years convincing investors that their tremendous AI spending would translate into sustainable growth, powerful cash flows, and fatter valuations. That assumption is now up against a major test. Wall Street has largely treated hyperscaler spending as a powerful long-term growth engine, but Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett just flagged a major risk that could test how much investors are willing to pay for the AI trade. The contrast is becoming incredibly tough to ignore. Stock markets remain somewhat resilient, but parts of the credit market are flashing more caution around AI spending. That said, BofA now sees one major market signal as critical to the Mag 7's ability to shrug off that threat.Bank of America warns cheaper Chinese compute could challenge Magnificent Seven stocksAnnabelle Chih/Bloomberg via Getty Images Why BofA sees a critical test for the Magnificent Seven According to Seeking Alpha reporting, Hartnett just identified what needs to keep working for the AI trade to remain credible. More AI: Nvidia just made a move Wall Street wasn't ready for Microsoft just took sides in AI policy fight OpenAI just disclosed something genuinely alarming He zeroes-in on the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS), holding around $70, turning the ETF into a confidence gauge. If the group can maintain pricing strength despite concerns about cheaper Chinese compute, it suggests investors are still buying into the long-term AI CapEx story. For now, though, it seems markets are becoming a lot less comfortable with that assumption. Credit spreads and credit-default swaps linked to AI hyperscalers are moving in a far more cautious direction. He pointed to two major signs, including rising U.S. investment-grade tech credit spreads and Oracle's (ORCL) five-year CDS, as evidence that credit investors are growing increasingly cautious about the AI infrastructure trade. Though stocks are still rewarding the AI story, credit markets are beginning to question its cost. Cheap Chinese computers add a major dynamic to that layer. If increasingly capable AI can be developed and operated at significantly lower costs, U.S. hyperscalers will need to justify why hundreds of billions of dollars in annual capital spending is necessary. For investors, the biggest risk might therefore be valuation compression instead of an immediate earnings collapse. If we see confidence in the CapEx cycle weaken, investors might demand lower multiples before sales or earnings materially deteriorate. The key signals to watch are MAGS price strength, hyperscaler cash flow and buybacks, and credit spreads. Story Continues If stocks are depressed while credit stress continues rising, the market could be starting to question the economics behind the AI boom, not merely its near-term growth rate. Why is cheap Chinese compute a threat to the AI capex boom? Chinese AI developers are showing they can deliver highly capable models using cheaper hardware, more efficient architectures, and dramatically lower inference costs. The issue is that it runs counter to one of the assumptions underpinning the U.S. AI boom, which entails that better AI will require ever-larger amounts of expensive computing infrastructure. DeepSeek first exposed that flaw in early 2025. CNBC reported that its V3 model was developed using less-advanced Nvidia H800 chips, citing training costs of under $6 million. The reaction was immediate, with investors questioning whether U.S. companies really needed to shell out billions in building the AI ecosystem. Consequently, according to CNBC, Nvidia dropped nearly 17% on Jan. 27, 2025, wiping $593 billion from its market value in a single session. That threat has only gotten more tangible over time. DeepSeek's new V4-Flash costs just $0.14 per million input tokens and $0.28 per million output tokens, according to Artificial Analysis data reported by Reuters. Even though it was remarkably cheap, the model was much more
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When Leverage Goes Wrong on Wall Street
In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium and Lou Whiteman, along with Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser, discuss: Situational Awareness.Leverage gone wrong.Hyperscaler divergence.Would you rather?Tesla in China.Stocks on our radar. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks 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 years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue » A full transcript is below. Should you buy stock in Eli Lilly And right now? Before you buy stock in Eli Lilly And, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Eli Lilly And wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $399,724!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,374,595!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 967% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 215% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 8, 2026. This podcast was recorded on July 31, 2026. Travis Hoium: No margin calls for the next hour. Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing starts now. Welcome to Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing. I'm Travis Hoium, joined today by Lou Whiteman and Jason Moser. Guys, we've got to start with the news of the week. Lou, that is Situational Awareness, getting a margin call. The hot investor of 2026 is now out of the equity markets. What in the world happened? Lou Whiteman: Let's talk about this because this is fun. First of all, Situational Awareness, AI-focused hedge fund founded by, I hope I'm saying this right, Leopold Aschenbrenner, I think it is. Now, Leopold has a heck of a history already. It's almost like the Forrest Gump story here. All right guys, He was at FTX with Sam Bankman-Fried. He was at OpenAI, and then he went off, and he actually just wrote, I think it was a Substack or something, talking about situational awareness, basically that AI was going to eat the world. Got a lot of buzz, and he turned it into a hedge fund. His hedge fund, same name, Situational Awareness, focused on AI bets, and as the tide was rising, so too did his portfolio. The fund borrowed heavily to multiply its returns. We don't know exactly how much, but we know this because the funds return were better than the underlying assets that it was buying in terms of their returns, so there's obviously leverage. At its peak, it soared from a couple hundred million to 20 billion in assets, up 440% in the first half of the year. Travis Hoium: I want to highlight this. The first half of the year, which ended exactly one month ago today. Lou Whiteman: Look, we have all seen this movie enough times to know what happened here. The AI infrastructure trade has taken it on the chin of late. Some of the situational positions, you know, these companies Micron, SK Hynix, CoreWeave. They were down big and short positions that they also took on betting against software. They were basically in on the AI is going to eat all software, so short software companies to the ground. Those started turning against it, too. The banks that provide leverage called said "Hey" to avoid liquidation. The firm negotiated a rapid fire sale to Citadel. Don't cry for Leopold though, he retained the priva
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Doximity (DOCS) Is Up 31.0% After Raising Revenue Outlook On Clinical AI Adoption - Has The Bull Case Changed?
Doximity, Inc. recently reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 results, with revenue rising to US$156.62 million from US$145.91 million a year earlier, while net income and earnings per share declined year on year. Management emphasized rapid uptake and monetization of its clinical AI tools, updating guidance to US$170–171 million for second-quarter revenue and US$671–681 million for full-year revenue. We'll now examine how Doximity's raised revenue outlook, underpinned by accelerating adoption of its AI-powered products, shapes its broader investment narrative. The best AI stocks today may lie beyond giants like Nvidia and Microsoft. Find the next big opportunity with these 16 smaller AI-focused companies with strong growth potential through early-stage innovation in machine learning, automation, and data intelligence that could fund your retirement. What Is Doximity's Investment Narrative? To own Doximity, you have to buy into a healthcare network that can turn deep physician engagement into durable, high‑margin software and marketing revenue, now layered with a credible clinical AI angle. The latest quarter supports that narrative on the top line, with revenue a bit ahead of earlier guidance and management lifting both near term and full‑year targets. At the same time, the drop in net income and compressed margins keep profitability in focus, especially with the stock's very large rebound after a tough year. Near term, the key catalysts now center on how quickly AI tools translate into contracted revenue and whether large health systems expand adoption. The biggest risks are execution on this AI push, a relatively new management team, and any slowdown in core pharmaceutical spending. However, investors should also weigh how margin pressure could evolve from here.Doximity's shares have been on the rise but are still potentially undervalued by 25%. Find out what it's worth. Exploring Other PerspectivesDOCS 1-Year Stock Price Chart Four fair value views from the Simply Wall St Community span roughly US$18 to just under US$36.72, underscoring how differently people are sizing up Doximity's AI‑driven opportunity and recent revenue guidance lift. Set against the stock's sharp rebound and thinner margins, these contrasting views give you several angles to consider on how much execution risk you are willing to accept. Explore 4 other fair value estimates on Doximity - why the stock might be worth 34% less than the current price! Reach Your Own Conclusion Don't just follow the ticker - dig into the data and build a conviction that's truly your own. Story Continues A great starting point for your Doximity research is our analysis highlighting 2 key rewards and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. Our free Doximity research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Doximity's overall financial health at a glance. Interested In Other Possibilities? Our top stock finds are flying under the radar-for now. Get in early: Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 55 best 'picks and shovels' of the AI gold rush converting record-breaking demand into massive cash flow. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush. Find out which 28 stocks are leading the charge. Uncover the next big thing with 20 elite penny stocks that balance risk and reward. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no po
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Jim Cramer Praises Exchange Duopoly CME Group (CME) and Cboe (CBOE)
During the lightning round on the August 5 episode of CNBC's Mad Money, host Jim Cramer responded to a caller asking about CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME). He commented: CME Group is very good. I've got to tell you, I like Cboe, too. I've always liked the companies that are involved with trading because they have monopolies or at least duopolies. Cramer's endorsement highlights the core economic moat that protects exchange operators like CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME). As the world's largest financial derivatives exchange, the company controls major market infrastructure across interest rates, equity indices, energy, agricultural commodities, and foreign exchange. The Derivatives and Volatility Catalyst Behind Cboe's July Rally When evaluating CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) on August 5, Cramer explicitly brought up Cboe Global Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE), grouping the two together as prime examples of exchange operators with pricing power. His mention builds directly on commentary from the August 3 episode of Mad Money, where Cramer highlighted Cboe as one of July's standout performers after gaining 27.8%. He remarked: Now, in sixth place, there's… Cboe Global Markets… big options marketplace, is up 27.8%. And that's all about the volatility that gradually built throughout the month. Cboe also reported a solid quarter last Friday, giving its stock one more leg higher. I don't think it's expensive. As the dominant venue for index options and volatility products like the VIX, Cboe serves as the natural counterpart to CME's futures franchise.Jim Cramer Praises Exchange Duopoly CME Group (CME) and Cboe (CBOE) Photo by Adam Nowakowski on Unsplash Comparing Market Metrics Across CME and Cboe Among hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) maintains a significantly broader footprint than Cboe Global Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE). During the first quarter of 2026, 70 hedge funds held positions in CME Group, down from 74 in the prior quarter. Over the same period, Cboe's hedge fund ownership shifted to 44 funds compared to 48 previously. The figures show that CME remains more widely held, even though ownership declined for both stocks. At 21.88x forward earnings, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CME) trades at a slight discount to Cboe Global Markets Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CBOE) 22.62x multiple. Cboe's modest premium comes alongside strong recent performance in its options business, while CME offers exposure to the global derivatives market at a slightly lower earnings multiple. Short interest across both exchange operators remains low, as neither figure show significant short pressure. However, market skepticism leans slightly higher against Cboe. Cboe carries a short interest of 2.98% of its float, compared to 1.81% for CME. Story Continues While we acknowledge the potential of CME and CBOE as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on thebest short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: Jim Cramer Reaffirms Buy Stance on Celestica (CLS) 25% Pullback and Jim Cramer on Microsoft (MSFT): "Glad We Held On to It Because They Did a Great Job". Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News. View Comments
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