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Microsoft’s heavy bet on AI pays off as it beats expectations in second quarter
World’s largest public company reports $61.86bn revenue after investing billions into artificial intelligence. Profits at Microsoft beat Wall Street’s expectations as its heavy bet on artificial intelligence continued to bear fruit in the second ...The Guardian - World -
Microsoft and Apple are safer bets than the U.S. government? Bond investors seem to think so.
Rarely have corporate bond spreads been flat, or negative, to Treasury yields.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
Microsoft shares jump 4% after the big AI winner delivers in all the right places
Once again, Microsoft touted share gains as more and more customers used Azure's platforms and tools to build their own AI solutions.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Meta's big, expensive AI bet hinges on giving its models away for free
Meta is spending big on artificial intelligence — only to offer its latest advanced AI models to the public for free.NBC News - Top stories -
Take the Under on Sports Betting
My gambling days are done. It’s a sure thing that the proliferation of legal bookies won’t end well.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft cloud growth accelerates on back of AI push
Microsoft saw a pickup in the segment containing video games after buying publisher Activision Blizzard in October.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Microsoft Earnings Jump on AI Demand
Microsoft’s revenue and profit rose last quarter as artificial intelligence bolstered demand for its software and cloud services.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft Earnings Jump on AI Demand
Microsoft’s revenue and profit rose last quarter as artificial intelligence bolstered demand for its software and cloud services.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Why Microsoft’s earnings are all about ‘surviving and advancing’
Big AI gains could be ahead for Microsoft, but Thursday afternoon’s earnings may illustrate a more gradual ramp.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft Hopes to See Continued AI Mania
Investors will be watching how enthusiasm over artificial intelligence technology is fueling demand for Microsoft’s cloud services.The Wall Street Journal - World - Microsoft -
Microsoft’s cloud sales receive a boost from AI
Tech group’s shares up 3% a day after better than expected earnings reportFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Watch the Full Interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discusses his concerns about the future of the economy, the effect of overseas wars and the importance of U.S. leadership in a wide-ranging interview with WSJ’s Emma Tucker.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft CEO to Visit Southeast Asia With AI on Agenda
Satya Nadella will meet officials in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia next week, as the tech titan is betting on generative AI for long-term growth.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Tech - Microsoft -
Google and Microsoft Cushion Their AI Capital Pains
Record-high capital expenditures come as both core businesses are performing well.The Wall Street Journal - World - Google -
Microsoft CEO Comments On Xbox Games Coming To PlayStation
In a bid to make more money and expand Xbox's reach, Microsoft is bringing more games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, and this is part of a wider strategy.. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed this during the company's latest earnings ...GameSpot - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft CEO to Visit Southeast Asia With AI on Agenda
Satya Nadella will meet officials in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia next week, as the tech titan is betting on generative AI for long-term growth.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Microsoft -
Microsoft Makes a New Push Into Smaller A.I. Systems
The company that has invested billions in generative A.I. pioneers like OpenAI says giant systems aren’t necessarily what everyone needs.The New York Times - Tech - Microsoft -
Copper Still Isn't a One-Way Bet
The price of the metal has surged and BHP has bid for miner Anglo American, but the bull case for the metal is a bit more complicated than it seems.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clean-Tech Fund Bets on Growing Demand for Batteries
Volta Energy Technologies raises $131 million in latest funding round, seeking to invest in ways to make energy storage cheaper as well as greener for consumers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iowa athletes suing over betting investigation
More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation.ESPN - Sports -
The Coyotes Are Now Inactive. Their Sports Betting License Is Not
Alex Meruelo isn’t just keeping the Arizona Coyotes name, IP and minor league affiliate in Arizona. He’s also keeping the team’s sports betting license—at least for now. In 2022, Arizona granted licenses to each of its top-tier pro sports teams, ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Gambling regulator to look at 'wrong scores' in football bets
Customers claim they have lost bets because of "inaccurate" decisions they cannot appeal.BBC News - Top stories -
Is Hyrox the New CrossFit? This New Fitness Race is Taking Over.
Hyrox, a sporting event founded in Germany, has earned a large following for its dazzling, high-profile races.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Tesla's Big Rally Drives the Nasdaq Higher
U.S. stocks have rebounded in recent days, after notching their worst week in more than a year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada
The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario.The New York Times - Business -
Biden speaks softly and carries a big diplomatic stick
Biden knows how to cultivate adversaries and preserve them by keeping mum on his work behind the scenes.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
How big a threat to Humza Yousaf is a no-confidence vote?
How likely is the first minister to be ousted by a vote of confidence in the Scottish Parliament?BBC News - Top stories -
2024 Porsche Macan: A Big Step in EV Tech
The all-electric successor to the Macan compact SUV, the most popular model in Porsche’s lineup, is built on an upgraded EV platform—and now feistier than ever.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Europe risks dying and faces big decisions - Macron
The French president delivers a stark warning for Europe to act fast to survive in a changing world.BBC News - Top stories - Europe -
Biden's NLRB bows down to Big Labor
NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran would do well to contemplate whether the board’s reputation as an impartial adjudicator is worth compromising on behalf of union special interests.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Investors to Big Tech: Mind Your Pocketbook
Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla have a combined $275 billion cash pile.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Honda Commits to E.V.s With Big Investment in Canada
The Japanese automaker, which has been slow to sell electric vehicles, said it would invest $11 billion to make batteries and cars in Ontario.The New York Times - Business -
How Universities Make Money Beyond the Big Donors
Some donors have threatened to pull support from universities over mounting pro-Palestinian protests. But private gifts are just one of the ways schools can be funded. Former Northwestern President Morton Schapiro breaks down the complex ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft Reports Rising Revenues as A.I. Investments Bear Fruit
The tech giant’s quarterly results included strong growth in cloud computing, fueled by its services in generative artificial intelligence.The New York Times - Business - Microsoft -
Google Thinks It Can Cash In on Generative AI. Microsoft Already Has
While both Alphabet and Microsoft boasted strong quarterly earnings, only one tech giant showed that its generative AI bet is starting to pay off.Wired - Tech - Google -
Estée Lauder and Microsoft partner to help beauty brands use generative AI
Estée Lauder partners with Microsoft to form AI Innovation Lab to research and develop gen AI beauty solutions for its 20+ brands.VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft -
Stock Gains by Google and Microsoft Show a Payoff for AI Shift
Investors see short-term gains from tech giants that are pouring resources into AI, which is driving the sector's market rise.Inc. - Business - Google -
Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions
Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth beat expectationsFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Microsoft and Alphabet enjoy AI-powered gains from cloud divisions
Combined market value of the two tech giants rose by more than $250bn after revenue growth beat expectationsFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft