CoreWeave and other neocloud stocks drop after Microsoft capex comes in below expectations
Shares of CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN fell as Microsoft's lower-than-expected capex figure points to infrastructure partners taking longer to deliver capacity.
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Microsoft stock jumps 4% as cloud growth drives earnings and revenue beat
Microsoft shares rose 4% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by 48% growth in its Azure cloud infrastructure business.
Wheat Losses Extend to Wednesday
Euronext wheat prices extended losses on Tuesday to the lowest level since mid-July as market rumours of talks to halt attacks on vessels in the Black Sea eased concerns about a squeeze on Russian and Ukrainian exports.
Alphabet's free cash flow sinks further, Q3 capex expectations miss in worrying sign for AI trade
Alphabet shares slumped more than 7% after the search giant reported a drop in free cash flow during the third quarter.
Ford reports mixed third-quarter results, says 2027 earnings will be in line with this year
Ford Motor is set to report third-quarter results after markets close Wednesday.
Nvidia's $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal draws DOJ scrutiny
Bessent says 'not necessarily' a mistake if the Fed hikes again
ServiceNow’s stock slides as earnings miss clouds a raised AI outlook
August 4, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. LIC shares dropped almost 9% after the government launched an offer for sale (OFS) of up to a 6.5% stake, setting a floor price of Rs 382, representing an 11% discount from the prior closing…
Caregivers are now spending more than $11,000 a year out of pocket—up 60% in five years
As prices have ticked up in recent years, the cost to caregivers has skyrocketed. A study, released Wednesday by AARP and shared first with NPR, finds that family caregivers — people helping out disabled, chronically il…
Fed leaves rates unchanged: What it means for credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and savings accounts
The Fed's benchmark affects many consumer borrowing costs, including the rates tied to mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and savings accounts.
Generac stock sees data center backlog surge to $4.5 billion
Generac Holdings Inc. GNRC expects to generate approximately $350 million in free cash flow in 2026, even as it increases capital spending to expand production capacity and capitalize on growing demand for backup power …
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11 bargain-priced stocks of companies that have huge growth potential over the next two years
What are the best stocks to buy right now? There are thousands of publicly traded companies you can invest in. That doesn't even include the many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds you can buy. So it's not su…
Stocks Rally as Crude Oil Prices Ease and FOMC Results Awaited
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GEV: Why I Remain Incredibly Bullish on AI Infrastructure Stocks
The artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy remains intact as the AI infrastructure space remains rock solid, supported by an extremely bullish demand scenario. Research firm McKinsey & Co. has estimated that global AI-powe…
Stellantis stock rises as automaker's turnaround plan, cost cuts gain traction
Shares of Stellantis were up Wednesday as the European car giant's third-quarter results showed it was making progress with its 60 billion euro turnaround plan.
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday SK Hynix blew away the numbers, and GE Vernova crushed it too. Read at source
The 'Magnificent Seven' is no more. Time to pick winners and losers as group's correlation breaks down
The "Magnificent Seven" doesn't trade as a monolith anymore, challenging investors to be more discerning when picking through the market's biggest stocks rather than viewing them as a single trade.
Google alters its cloud playbook, enlisting partners to sell more AI chips
Google has spent years pitching customers on the advantage of buying its chips, models and cloud services in one place, offering a full stack that rivals Amazon and Microsoft have tried to replicate.
Why is SK hynix stock surging today?
The benchmark KOSPI rose 337.64 points, or 5.99%, to 5,975.98 as of 0140 GMT. If the gains hold, the index would record its biggest single-day percentage rise since July 31, as per the report.
FEC campaign finance system offline days before midterms after hackers reportedly target site
The Federal Election Commission said Tuesday night that it identified the issue affecting its electronic filing system and was implementing a fix, after reports that a hacker or hackers had targeted the agency's systems…
Bank shares jump on reports budget bank tax will be ‘temporary and below 8%’ – business live
Budget 2026: six charts that reveal the economic realities facing the chancellor
Otis Worldwide earnings beat by $0.04, revenue topped estimates
Elevator manufacturer Otis (NYSE:OTIS) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday before market hours. Hereâs what to expect.
GSK shares dive as weaker sales and mounting costs unnerve investors
British pharma company reports declining profits amid weaker vaccine sales and looming patent loss for blockbuster HIV drug