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US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters
Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon's strong quarterly report. The tech giant's results eased concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Apple's stock dropped after its earnings report failed to meet expectations. Other technology stocks saw mixed performance, influencing market movements. Treasury yields rose as Fed officials discussed inflation concerns.
Global Market: Nikkei ends sharply higher as global AI momentum boosts markets
Japan’s Nikkei index surged 4% to 64,362.02 on Friday, boosted by global AI optimism following strong Microsoft earnings. Advantest jumped 16% and SoftBank soared 14%, while Panasonic surged 19.5% on a higher profit outlook. Automakers lagged as a stronger yen weighed on export earnings following central bank intervention.
Microsoft sets record with near $450 billion single-day gain in market value
The software giant's shares closed up more than 15%, lifting its market capitalization to $3.35 trillion, surpassing chip giant Nvidia's previous record one-day gain of $441 billion on April 9, 2025, according to LSEG data.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Korean rally, yen holds gains
Asian stocks advanced as chip shares revived artificial intelligence trade confidence. South Korea's Kospi Index surged over fourteen percent, rebounding strongly. Japan's shares also gained, lifting the regional MSCI Asia Pacific gauge. The yen held its gains after authorities intervened to support the nation's currency. Attention remains on the Bank of Japan's policy decision announcement Friday.
US stocks: Microsoft adds $485 billion to investors' wealth as shares rise 15%. Check why
Microsoft shares experienced a significant surge on Thursday. The company anticipates continued cash generation through its new fiscal year. Cloud growth is projected to exceed Wall Street's expectations.
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US stocks: US market ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft
Wall Street surged on Thursday, led by chip stocks and Microsoft's strong forecast. Microsoft's forecast eased investor concerns about massive artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Other tech giants like Alphabet and Meta faced pressure from significant AI investment costs. The PHLX chip index saw substantial gains, with several companies reporting increases. Economic data showed slower growth and moderating inflation, while bond yields remained elevated.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's warning on AI: Companies that 'outsource thinking' may not survive
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautions businesses about AI provider dependency. He urges companies to retain control over their data and AI outputs. Businesses should separate AI infrastructure from proprietary models for flexibility. This approach prevents providers from gaining undue operational knowledge. Such strategic control ensures long-term business survival and independence.
Swiggy trims losses in Q1; IT's comeback rally
Swiggy delivered improved Q1 earnings with a narrower loss and higher revenue. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Microsoft shares surge 16% as AI cloud bet starts showing up in numbers
Microsoft shares surged 16% after stronger-than-expected guidance, robust Azure cloud growth and rising Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption eased concerns over AI spending. The company also forecast healthy cash generation, reinforcing investor confidence in its long-term artificial intelligence strategy and cloud leadership.
US stocks: US market advances as Microsoft results ease AI spending fears
US stocks opened higher on Thursday morning. Microsoft's strong forecast eased investor concerns about AI spending. Major indices like the Dow and S&P 500 saw significant gains. The Nasdaq Composite also experienced a notable increase at the opening bell. Investors parsed fresh economic data after the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
Microsoft to build AI system that makes models substitutable
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced record fiscal-year performance and future AI focus. The company is building a new AI model system for efficiency and resilience. Microsoft has shipped over a dozen models, reducing GPU costs significantly. Copilot adoption is accelerating rapidly with doubled user satisfaction scores. Customer engagement with Copilot now rivals Outlook and Teams usage.
Cyber firm Wiz says flaw could have led to mass exposure of Microsoft cloud customers
Cybersecurity firm Wiz found a major flaw in Microsoft's Azure CosmosDB service. This vulnerability could have allowed remote compromise of thousands of cloud customers. Microsoft stated the issue has been fully addressed and no customer impact was found. The database is a key component for many Microsoft cloud offerings and services. This discovery follows similar past vulnerabilities found in cloud infrastructure.
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90 billion in revenue
Microsoft reported robust quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst expectations significantly. The company's cloud computing platform, Azure, saw substantial revenue growth this period. Paid users for Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, also experienced a notable increase. Azure revenue surpassed one hundred billion dollars for the first time this year. These strong results reflect customer confidence in Microsoft's AI transformation efforts.
Explained: Why Microsoft shares rallied 9% in extended trading after Q4 earnings despite AI worries
Microsoft shares surged nearly 9% in extended trading after the software giant reported stronger-than-expected Q4 earnings and Azure cloud growth. Robust AI-driven demand, upbeat guidance and lower-than-expected capital expenditure expectations reassured investors that Microsoft's heavy investments in artificial intelligence are beginning to deliver meaningful financial returns.
Microsoft set for $190 billion market value swing after earnings results, options indicate
The tech company's options imply a move of about 6.6% in either direction after the company reports fourth-quarter results. By comparison, over the last 12 earnings cycles, Microsoft has averaged a 4.8% implied move and a 4.4% actual move, Option Research & Technology Services (ORATS) data showed.
UK regulator investigates whether Microsoft misled personal and family customers
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday the probe would examine Microsoft's addition of its AI assistant Copilot to Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Personal and family customers were initially offered Copilot at no extra cost, but some later faced higher-priced subscriptions when renewing.
US stocks: S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earnings
The S&P 500 index closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by gains in Boeing and Coca-Cola. Chip stocks experienced a significant decline as investors awaited quarterly reports from major tech firms. Microsoft and Amazon saw movement ahead of their upcoming earnings announcements this week. Apple's stock value surpassed five trillion dollars for the first time as it climbed. The Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision is a key focus for markets on Wednesday.
Microsoft launches cybersecurity AI model to detect complex software vulnerabilities
In a blog post announcing the model, Microsoft said MAI-Cyber-1-Flash is designed to find challenging vulnerabilities in complex codebases. The model works with MDASH, Microsoft's multi-model agentic security system, to support advanced vulnerability discovery and security operations.
How Oracle's 2012 court defeat became the heart of £270 million lawsuit against Microsoft
Perpetual software license resale: A 2012 European Court of Justice ruling that Oracle lost, establishing that perpetual software licences can be resold freely, has come back to define a £270 million case against Microsoft in London. Microsoft has now lost twice and is seeking Supreme Court intervention, with a separate class action potentially running into billions.
AI blows up IT playbook: Lines between AI labs and IT services firms start to blur
The enterprise services business they have dominated for decades is beginning to see a new breed of rival. OpenAI and Anthropic are no longer just building artificial intelligence models. They are moving into enterprise implementation, consulting and workflow redesign, armed with an army of Forward Deployment Engineers (FDE). And, another set of ‘AI-native services firms’ is adding to the competition.
US stocks: US market ends mixed as investors focus on tech earnings
Wall Street closed mixed as investors awaited tech earnings and feared rate hikes. Oil prices fell after President Trump discussed peace talks with Iran. Major technology firms like Microsoft and Apple will report their quarterly results this week. Investors are questioning the sustainability of the artificial intelligence rally. The Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision is due on Wednesday.
Xbox outage: Microsoft says things are slowly improving, but expect issues - Here's what is happening, latest updates, and how to fix the 0x87e107df error
Xbox Outage Update News : Thousands of Xbox users faced login and game access issues due to a major service outage. Microsoft engineers identified the problem but a complete fix remained elusive for many gamers. The 0x87e107df error prevented access to owned digital games, causing significant frustration. This disruption reignited debates about digital game ownership and service reliability. Affected users are advised to wait for Microsoft to fully restore Xbox Live services.
Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data centre: WSJ
The power for the project is controlled by the US government and funded separately by Japan under a recent trade deal, with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick involved in deciding who will receive access to it, the report added.
US Stock Market: Wall Street eyes Fed decision, AI earnings as traders navigate rising uncertainty
Investors await the Federal Reserve's policy decision and major tech earnings this week. Alphabet and Tesla results have already caused market unease regarding AI spending. Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms will also report their artificial intelligence investment updates. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting. Key economic data releases will provide further insights into the economy's strength.
You can’t ban a whisper: GitHub removes BitChat after government order, Section 79 powers come under scrutiny
The Indian government recently instructed Microsoft’s GitHub to take down the BitChat messaging platform, a decision taken during a period of heightened protests. With the app’s perceived risk for misuse cited as justification, critics argue that this ban endangers essential privacy rights and free speech. As the courts now assess this directive, concerns grow over increased state control over communication.
Databricks expands Microsoft Azure partnership, to use more custom chips
Databricks will extend its Microsoft partnership through the 2030s. The company will increase its use of the Azure platform and Microsoft's custom chips. This move marks a significant win for Microsoft's Azure cloud business. Databricks will run core operations and analytics on Azure infrastructure. Microsoft will also integrate Databricks' AI capabilities across its products.
Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
Alphabet's significant cash burn highlights increasing artificial intelligence spending pressures. Big Tech firms now face higher outlays, impacting profitability and cash flows. Investors anticipate similar spending increases from Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. Google Cloud's rapid growth adds competitive pressure to rivals in the market. This trend suggests a future where reinvestment is crucial for maintaining market position.
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