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Venture
fromThe Motley Fool
20 hours ago

This Dirt Cheap "Magnificent Seven" Stock May Be a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity Right Now. | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms combines large-scale social media reach with profitable growth and AI investment, making it a potentially undervalued, long-term AI beneficiary.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
2 weeks ago

Meta Platforms Looks Like a Bargain Right Now | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms shows strong revenue and net income growth, guidance for continued expansion, and early diversification beyond ads after a post-earnings dip.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
3 weeks ago

Why Are Some Investors Excited About Meta Platforms After Its Q1 Earnings? | The Motley Fool

Meta’s 33% revenue growth reflects AI-driven improvements in ad performance and engagement, enabling value extraction from existing users rather than relying on user growth.
Venture
fromThe Motley Fool
20 hours ago

This Dirt Cheap "Magnificent Seven" Stock May Be a Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunity Right Now. | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms combines large-scale social media reach with profitable growth and AI investment, making it a potentially undervalued, long-term AI beneficiary.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
2 weeks ago

Meta Platforms Looks Like a Bargain Right Now | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms shows strong revenue and net income growth, guidance for continued expansion, and early diversification beyond ads after a post-earnings dip.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
3 weeks ago

Why Are Some Investors Excited About Meta Platforms After Its Q1 Earnings? | The Motley Fool

Meta’s 33% revenue growth reflects AI-driven improvements in ad performance and engagement, enabling value extraction from existing users rather than relying on user growth.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Nearly half of CEOs plan upskilling, reskilling initiatives for workers to keep up with AI

Most CEOs are accelerating AI investment and expect major workforce strategy changes, while only a minority are satisfied with current AI regulation.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Uber president says AI spending is getting 'harder to justify'

Uber says rising Claude Code token consumption is not yet clearly linked to more useful consumer features, making AI spending harder to justify versus headcount.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg May Already Have an AI Agent Sidekick - Could This Be the Future for CEOs?

Digital twins and agentic AI could delegate work using access to personal and corporate data, raising philosophical and workforce concerns as replacements emerge.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The AI Trade Might Be Grossly Underestimated - and It Could Be Time To Rethink How We View the Mag 7

AI investment and market expectations are rising, but timing and outcomes remain uncertain, so a balanced approach is advised.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Scotland's green datacentres' policy ignores emissions impact of AI, analysis shows

Scotland appears to have no clear definition of what a green datacentre is. This means that current AI developments might call themselves green while their impact on the climate are ignored, according to Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), an Edinburgh-based charity. The Green MSP Ariane Burgess, representing Highlands and Islands, said: We urgently need transparency around what constitutes a green datacentre' and how their huge energy demands will be accommodated by our grid infrastructure. So far, the answers we've been getting out of the Scottish government have not provided any clarity, she said.
Environment
Venture
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Funding for Irish tech startups slumps as AI hoovers up investors' resources

Irish tech, biotech, and biopharma startup funding fell 58% in Q1 to €222m as AI drew most global investment away.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Marc Andreessen Sputters Incomprehensibly at Question About How AI Will Actually Benefit Humankind

AI evangelists struggle to clearly explain concrete human benefits despite major government and investor funding.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Meta has reportedly laid off 8,000 employees - Engadget

Meta will reduce headcount by laying off about 8,000 employees and transferring about 7,000, affecting roughly 20% of its workforce.
#meta
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Tech industry

Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs

Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Here's how Meta is justifying its layoffs to thousands of employees

Meta announced layoffs affecting thousands, about 10% of its workforce, citing efficiency and offsetting other investments, amid continued AI-focused reallocations and employee pushback.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs

Employees are using benefits, buying gear, and leaving offices ahead of Meta layoffs while management cites AI-driven efficiency and cash needs.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Meta's $135 Billion AI Budget Could Buy Ford, GM and Chrysler Combined

Meta's AI spending is projected at $135 billion, underpinned by record profitability and significant revenue growth.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta is still burning money on AR/VR | TechCrunch

Meta has lost $83.5 billion on Reality Labs over 21 quarters, averaging $4 billion in losses each quarter.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Blood in the streets': Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham pulls back the curtain on the AI wars to reveal a 'brutal, competitive world' | Fortune

AI-driven competition is replacing tech monopolies, pushing mega-cap firms into costly rivalry and increasing risk of market losses.
#microsoft
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Prediction: Microsoft Just Became One of Big Tech's Best Values

Microsoft trades below key moving averages, has strong Azure and AI growth, and a $510 12-month target suggests about 21% upside with buy recommendation.
fromTNW | Insights
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Nadella feared Microsoft would become 'the next IBM' as $92B OpenAI return projection revealed at trial

Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Microsoft Falls 5% Despite Q3 Beat: Why $190 Billion in AI Spending Has Investors Worried

Microsoft shares fell 5% despite strong Q3 earnings due to concerns over a $190 billion AI capital expenditure pledge for 2026.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

For the First Time, Microsoft Is Offering Voluntary Retirement to 7% of Its Workforce - Here's Why

Microsoft is offering early retirement to 7% of its US workforce as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement buyouts to about 7% of the US workforce

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to 8,750 employees as part of its first program of this kind in response to AI investment pressures.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Prediction: Microsoft Just Became One of Big Tech's Best Values

Microsoft trades below key moving averages, has strong Azure and AI growth, and a $510 12-month target suggests about 21% upside with buy recommendation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Insights
2 weeks ago

Nadella feared Microsoft would become 'the next IBM' as $92B OpenAI return projection revealed at trial

Microsoft invested $13B in OpenAI as a survival hedge, fearing it would become irrelevant in the AI era if it did not control the platform.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Microsoft Falls 5% Despite Q3 Beat: Why $190 Billion in AI Spending Has Investors Worried

Microsoft shares fell 5% despite strong Q3 earnings due to concerns over a $190 billion AI capital expenditure pledge for 2026.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

For the First Time, Microsoft Is Offering Voluntary Retirement to 7% of Its Workforce - Here's Why

Microsoft is offering early retirement to 7% of its US workforce as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement buyouts to about 7% of the US workforce

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to 8,750 employees as part of its first program of this kind in response to AI investment pressures.
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

AI is eating the market and Wall Street strategists have bubble brain as they debate: are we in 1997 or 1999? | Fortune

AI concentration in profits, venture funding, and bond issuance is reshaping markets and driving Wall Street to compare current conditions with late-1990s tech cycles.
Business
fromAxios
1 week ago

Kevin Warsh's bond market bind

30-year U.S. Treasury yields rose to 5.11%, reflecting inflation risk and forcing the Fed to balance long-term expectations with short-term rate policy.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

The Kiplinger Letter Says Almost None of the GDP Growth Washington Is Celebrating Actually Came From AI and for Investors the Implications Are Uncomfortable

Most celebrated GDP growth from AI spending reflects imports and delayed returns rather than immediate domestic output gains.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Barclays crowns Fractile and Isomorphic Labs in inaugural AI 100 as Britain's tech race intensifies

Barclays’ AI 100 ranking spotlights fast-growing UK AI firms, with Fractile and Isomorphic Labs leading, reflecting rapid sector investment and maturation.
#employee-benefits
Healthcare
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

America's work perk boom meets reality

Companies are cutting benefits and related perks due to rising health costs and AI-driven spending pressures.
Women in technology
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Companies Keep Slashing Employees' Benefits for the Worst Reasons

US employers are reducing non-wage benefits, including 401(k) matches and parental leave, while citing shifting business priorities and workforce power dynamics.
Healthcare
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

America's work perk boom meets reality

Companies are cutting benefits and related perks due to rising health costs and AI-driven spending pressures.
Women in technology
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Companies Keep Slashing Employees' Benefits for the Worst Reasons

US employers are reducing non-wage benefits, including 401(k) matches and parental leave, while citing shifting business priorities and workforce power dynamics.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Meta Is Burning Cash With Nothing to Show for It. Buy This Stock Instead

Meta’s Q1 results were boosted by a one-time tax benefit, while rising capex and ongoing losses from Reality Labs reduced free cash flow.
Marketing tech
fromModern Retail
2 weeks ago

Modern Retail+ Research: Marketers' AI use rises, but tech skills stall

AI investment and adoption by brands and agencies rose sharply from 2022 to 2025, with more AI leadership roles and growing consumer-facing use cases.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cisco cuts nearly 4,000 jobs to spend more on AI, reports 'record quarterly revenue' | TechCrunch

Cisco will cut fewer than 4,000 jobs to change its cost structure and fund AI and cybersecurity investments despite strong fiscal third-quarter results.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

War, inflation and Trump's tariffs have shaken the US. Why does the stock market keep going up?

US stock markets recovered and are thriving despite high oil prices, ongoing Iran conflict, and broader economic and political instability.
Tech industry
fromtheregister
2 weeks ago

Cisco to fire 4,000 staff and generously give them free training - on Cisco

Cisco plans layoffs of about 4,000 employees to shift investment toward silicon, optics, security, and AI-enabled employee use.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

AI is a 'euphoric' bubble and you should buy into it, Wells Fargo analyst urges | Fortune

AI investment is too large to ignore, so investors should ride momentum despite potential future breaking points.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Anthropic warns investors against secondary platforms offering access to its shares | TechCrunch

Any sale or transfer of Anthropic stock, or any interest in Anthropic stock, offered by these firms is void and will not be recognized on our books and records.
Venture
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
2 weeks ago

Alphabet vs. Microsoft: What Recent Revenue Trends Reveal | The Motley Fool

Alphabet and Microsoft show strong year-over-year revenue growth driven by AI investment and major platform advantages.
Artificial intelligence
fromMarTech
2 weeks ago

CMOs are buying AI that their organization isn't ready for | MarTech

CMOs invest heavily in AI, but most marketing organizations lack mature AI readiness capabilities to scale AI into measurable business processes.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

This $2 Billion Company Cut Employee 401(k) Benefits to Pay for AI. It Won't Be the Last.

TTEC suspended its 401(k) employer match through 2026 to fund AI certifications, tools, training, and automation, with possible resumption in 2027.
Venture
fromTNW | Nvidia
2 weeks ago

NVIDIA tops $40bn in AI equity bets in 2026

NVIDIA is making large AI equity investments, often via warrants and structured commitments, to ensure GPU-based compute capacity is built around its hardware.
fromtheregister
3 weeks ago

Arctic Wolf kicks 250 employees out of the pack to save money for AI

"We recently made an organizational restructuring to better align the company's structure and investments with our long‑term strategy. While these decisions are difficult, they position Arctic Wolf to operate more efficiently, continue investing in our Superintelligence platform and Agentic SOC, and deliver strong value to customers."
Tech industry
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

OpenAI is underperforming relative to its own expectations

OpenAI faces pressure due to unmet user growth and revenue targets, raising concerns about financial sustainability and future infrastructure investments.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

OpenAI is underperforming relative to its own expectations

OpenAI faces pressure due to unmet user growth and revenue targets, raising concerns about financial sustainability and future infrastructure investments.
#amazon
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Amazon's Free Cash Flow Just Collapsed From $26 Billion to $1.2 Billion. The Market Barely Blinked.

Investors are accepting negative free cash flow due to strong operating cash flow and significant infrastructure investments in AI and technology.
Tech industry
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Amazon's cloud sales are growing the most in 15 quarters. Investors sent the stock down on AI capex fears | Fortune

Amazon reported strong profit and sales growth in Q1, driven by a 28% increase in its cloud computing unit.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Anthropic gets $5B investment from Amazon, will use it to buy Amazon chips

Amazon invests an additional $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, to support Claude AI models with more computing resources.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Amazon's Free Cash Flow Just Collapsed From $26 Billion to $1.2 Billion. The Market Barely Blinked.

Investors are accepting negative free cash flow due to strong operating cash flow and significant infrastructure investments in AI and technology.
Tech industry
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Amazon's cloud sales are growing the most in 15 quarters. Investors sent the stock down on AI capex fears | Fortune

Amazon reported strong profit and sales growth in Q1, driven by a 28% increase in its cloud computing unit.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Anthropic gets $5B investment from Amazon, will use it to buy Amazon chips

Amazon invests an additional $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, to support Claude AI models with more computing resources.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 month ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.
European startups
fromTNW | Google
3 weeks ago

Three months after raising $30bn, Alphabet taps the euro market again

Alphabet is expanding its corporate borrowing program with a new six-tranche euro-denominated debt offering, following a previous $30bn raise.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

From 'brutal competitors' to collaborators: Investing giants are cozying up to rivals to fund AI and infrastructure

Investment in AI and its infrastructure is driving collaboration among major financial players, highlighting a shift from competition to partnership.
London startup
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

UK Government Announces Plans to Grow National AI Infrastructure

The UK Government is investing in AI hardware infrastructure and establishing international standards for AI deployment.
Tech industry
fromYahoo News
4 weeks ago

What Silicon Valley layoffs hide about the future of the job market

Tech giants are cutting jobs while investing heavily in AI, raising questions about efficiency and future workforce needs.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
3 weeks ago

Blackstone wants $1.75bn for the first AI-era data-centre REIT

Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust will list on the NYSE as BXDC, providing direct investment access to newly built data centers leased to hyperscalers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Key Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses

Varun Chandra discussed regulatory changes, AI and Donald Trump's second administration with tech corporations during confidential meetings between October 2024 and October 2025.
UK politics
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Warren Buffett's exit as CEO doesn't mean Berkshire is going all in on AI, Greg Abel says

Warren Buffett and Greg Abel prioritize cautious investment in AI, focusing on genuine value rather than following trends.
Business intelligence
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

Moving from AI pilots to business-wide value requires a superhighway - how to ramp up

Companies must invest in quality data and shared workflows to scale agentic AI and achieve business-wide value.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Half of Google's and Amazon's 'blowout AI profits' came from a stake in Anthropic-not from their actual business | Fortune

U.S. tech companies are investing heavily in AI, with $130.65 billion in capital expenditures in Q1 2026, significantly impacting profits.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

$1 Trillion in AI Capex Is Coming. Here Are 5 Stocks That Will Feast on the Buildout

Hyperscalers are on track to spend over $1 trillion on capex annually, driven by AI demand and significant revenue growth from major tech companies.
Venture
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

AI venture funding to shoot up this year as bubble looms

Investment velocity for AI in 2026 is fast, with venture capitalists eager to capitalize on potential opportunities.
Business
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The $665 billion question: Will Big Tech's AI gamble pay off? | Fortune

Big Tech plans to invest $665 billion in AI this year, significantly increasing from previous spending levels.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Finance
4 weeks ago

Q1 2026 Big Tech earnings: $650 billion in AI capex and compute constraints

Google Cloud and AWS reported significant growth, while Meta's capex increase led to a drop in shares amid concerns over AI investment returns.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

Anthropic investors are being swarmed by desperate buyers. Some are getting very creative.

Investors are aggressively pursuing shares in Anthropic due to its rapid growth and demand for its AI technology.
#tencent
European startups
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
European startups
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Former OpenAI research scientist launches new AI model for Tencent

Tencent has updated its Hunyuan AI model, enhancing capabilities in reasoning and coding, while increasing its AI investment to over $5 billion this year.
#google
#tech-layoffs
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

More than 90,000 tech workers have been laid off this year. But here's why companies like Microsoft are offering voluntary buyouts instead | Fortune

Tech companies are laying off employees while investing heavily in AI, with Microsoft offering voluntary buyouts to reduce workforce without traditional layoffs.
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Downgrading of the American Tech Worker

Tech layoffs are widespread as companies shift focus to AI, raising concerns about job security and efficiency for remaining employees.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

More than 90,000 tech workers have been laid off this year. But here's why companies like Microsoft are offering voluntary buyouts instead | Fortune

Tech companies are laying off employees while investing heavily in AI, with Microsoft offering voluntary buyouts to reduce workforce without traditional layoffs.
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Downgrading of the American Tech Worker

Tech layoffs are widespread as companies shift focus to AI, raising concerns about job security and efficiency for remaining employees.
#workforce-reduction
Tech industry
fromTNW | Meta
1 month ago

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs and Microsoft offers first-ever buyouts as Big Tech converts payroll into AI capital expenditure

Meta and Microsoft are cutting 23,000 jobs combined to invest in AI infrastructure, not due to financial distress.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Meta
1 month ago

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs and Microsoft offers first-ever buyouts as Big Tech converts payroll into AI capital expenditure

Meta and Microsoft are cutting 23,000 jobs combined to invest in AI infrastructure, not due to financial distress.
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

'They're sweating': Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups | Fortune

Japanese companies are increasing investments in AI to avoid falling behind global competitors.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | China
1 month ago

Stanford AI Index 2026: China narrows US lead to 2.7% while spending 23x less on AI investment

The performance gap between American and Chinese AI models has narrowed to 2.7%, despite the US investing significantly more in AI.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 month ago

Sequoia raises $7 billion for its biggest-ever late-stage fund

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for its expansion strategy fund, reflecting a significant shift in late-stage venture investing due to AI.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Liz Kendall urges UK public to embrace AI as government makes first 500m fund investment

The UK government is investing in AI to create jobs and address global challenges despite concerns about job disruption and cybersecurity risks.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

AI + Yield: The Dividend Growth Stock That's Flying Under the Radar

Investors seeking dividends in AI should consider International Business Machines and Qualcomm for potential yields and capital appreciation.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 month ago

With global oil supplies weeks away from systemic shortages, Trump teases an end to the war | Fortune

Oil prices dropped to $95 per barrel despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as traders anticipate a quick resolution to the conflict.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

So... What Are We Doing With AI?' Innovating in an Age of Caution | Fortune

CEOs face pressure to demonstrate AI investment results while balancing short-term performance and innovation risks.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Wealth Manager: "Hard to See a World Where You're Not Investing in AI" Buy These Dips Now

Investing in AI is essential for long-term growth, with major companies significantly increasing their capital expenditures and revenues.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
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