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Microsoft is part of a significant job reduction wave in the tech sector, planning to cut around 23,000 positions as the industry pivots towards AI. This move reflects broader trends in tech, emphasizing efficiency and adaptation to market demands. Investors should watch how these changes impact Microsoft's innovation and competitive stance in the AI space.

Updated about 8 hours ago

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Stock Futures Slide With Markets on Edge Ahead of Big Tech Earnings

Stocks were on course to open a touch lower on Monday, with investors seemingly reluctant to make any major moves ahead of a slew of Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve interest-rate decision. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and contracts tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 were flat. Both the S&P and the Nasdaq hit record closing highs at the end of last week, powered higher by Intel and other chip stocks.

about 11 hours ago

Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META) Announce Significant Job Reductions Amid Industry Pivot to AI

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the best technology stocks to buy for the next decade. On April 23, Microsoft and Meta (NASDAQ:META) revealed major workforce reductions affecting potentially 23,000 employees as the tech industry undergoes a fundamental structural shift toward AI. Meta plans to cut 10% of its staff (~8,000 positions) starting in late […]

about 12 hours ago

Stocks Have Soared Ahead of Big Tech Earnings. There’s Little Room for Error.

U.S. stocks are on an impressive run heading into this week’s slate of earnings, with an index of semiconductor names notching its longest winning streak on record, the Magnificent Seven tech giants rising nearly 20% since late March, and the broader notching a series of record highs last week that pegs the benchmark well north of the 7000-point mark. “We believe renewed focus on the AI space has been a clear driver of the recent lift in stocks, with compute deals, hyperscaler capital expenditure commitments, and early semiconductor earnings reinforcing confidence in the theme’s structural growth durability ahead of key Mag Seven earnings,” says Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise.

about 13 hours ago

Microsoft (MSFT) Announces A$25B Investment in Australia’s AI and Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft (MSFT) Announces A$25B Investment in Australia’s AI and Cloud Infrastructure

about 14 hours ago

Microsoft (MSFT) Announces A$25B Investment in Australia’s AI and Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks with the highest upside potential. On April 23, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announced an A$25 billion investment to expand Australia’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI skills by the end of 2029. This represents the company’s largest-ever investment in […]

about 14 hours ago

Dow Jones Futures: Tech Stocks, Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran News; Apple, Amazon, Google Lead Earnings

Dow Jones Futures: Tech Stocks, Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran News; Apple, Amazon, Google Lead Earnings

about 14 hours ago

Dow Jones Futures: Tech Stocks, Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran News; Apple, Amazon, Google Lead Earnings

The stock market is at highs but results and spending for Apple, Amazon, Google and more will be key. Iran talks were called off.

about 16 hours ago