AI INVESTMENTS

Feb 05 2025BUSINESS

Alphabet's Stock Drops Despite Big Plans

Alphabet, the big boss behind Google, had some disappointing news recently. The company's stock took a hit after it didn't meet the money expectations for the last three months of 2024. Even though they made a lot of money, investors were hoping for more. The tech giant brought in $96. 5 billion for the quarter, which is a 12% jump from the same time last ye...

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Dec 27 2024BUSINESS

Meta Shares Soar Again: Efficiency, AI, and Politics in the Spotlight

Meta's shares haven't slowed down in 2025, extending last year's gains. The company's focus on efficiency and cost-cutting in 2023 paid off big time, with a significant boost in operating margins and even a first-ever dividend. Despite some setbacks early in the year, the stock rebounded, fueled by investor enthusiasm for Meta's potential in artificial intelligence a...

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

AI Tech Boom: Software Giants Steal the Show

After a long wait, a top tech fund manager is spotlighting his favorite picks in the tech sector. Tony Wang, the wizard behind T. Rowe Price's science and technology strategy, sees a thrilling shift happening. He believes companies are now focusing more on software and app developers who are busy launching and integrating AI products. This change in focus comes after...

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

Google's AI Bet Pays Off Despite Legal Troubles

Google, part of Alphabet Inc. , is making big money, mostly thanks to its search engine. In the last three months of the year, Alphabet made $26. 3 billion, which is 34% more than last year. And their sales went up by 15% to $88. 27 billion. This growth is partly because Google is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI). Google is spending a lot on AI to st...

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Oct 27 2024FINANCE

The Big Tech AI Showdown: Trick or Treat?

It's Halloween season, and the tech world is about to reveal its biggest secrets. Major players like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are set to report their earnings, showing whether their massive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are paying off or just wasting cash. This earnings quarter, dubbed the "show me the money" period by analysts, comes at a critical t...

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Big Boss Gets Big Bonus, While Workers Lose Jobs

Microsoft has been making headlines for laying off over 2, 500 gaming division workers this year. Meanwhile, the company's CEO, Satya Nadella, received a massive $79 million bonus. This bonus is a significant increase from last year's $48. 5 million. The company, now worth a staggering $3 trillion, attributes this success to investments in AI and dominance in workpla...

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