Microsoft’s Q3 results surpassed estimates for both revenue and earnings. But the revenue forecast for Q4 was less than anticipated, with the company reportedly projecting $64 billion, which is below the consensus of $64.5 billion – (only just). Revenue: $61.86 vs. $60.80 billion expected Earnings per share: $2.94 vs. $2.82 expected Additionally,Read More →
Alphabet announced on Thursday 25th April 2024 that it is issuing its first-ever dividend of 20 cents per share and that its board has authorised a stock repurchase of up to $70 billion. This announcement follows Meta’s board authorising its own inaugural dividend in February. As of 31st March 2024,Read More →
AI startup Synthesia on Thursday 25th April 2024 announced its ‘Expressive Avatars’. These are AI-generated digital avatars that can express human emotions including happiness, sadness, and frustration. Synthesia, supported by the tech giant Nvidia, reportedly secured an investment of $90 million in 2023, reaching a valuation close to $1 billion.Read More →
Meta Platforms Inc. suffered a serious loss, witnessing its market value plummet by $200 billion. The decline happened following the company’s first-quarter earnings call, during which CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the company’s substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse, instead of concentrating on immediate revenue streams. Despite aRead More →
Tesla’s profits have significantly decreased so far in 2024, prompting the company to accelerate the introduction of new models. The company is also reducing its workforce by thousands in an effort to improve its financial outlook. The electric vehicle manufacturer reported earnings of $1.13 billion for the first quarter, aRead More →
Bitcoin halving is a significant event in the cryptocurrency world What is Bitcoin Halving? Bitcoin halving, which happens roughly every four years, cuts the rate of new Bitcoin creation by half. This event is tied to the method of recording and generating Bitcoins. Transactions are logged on a blockchain, a ledgerRead More →
Meta’s complimentary artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, known as Meta AI, is being introduced across its social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The assistant is reportedly designed to respond to queries, craft animations, and produce ‘high-quality’ images, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a recent video posting.Read More →
Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund reported a first-quarter profit of 1.21 trillion kroner ($109.9 billion) – bolstered by strong returns from its technology stock investments it was announced on Thursday 18th April 2024. Established in the 1990s, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, invests the surplus revenueRead More →
Digital assets have soared recently to unprecedented heights and then plummet just as quickly. It’s an extremely volatile financial environment. Amid this volatility, the European Union’s securities watchdog, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has sounded a cautionary note. The Concentration Conundrum ESMA’s latest report highlights a considerable concern: theRead More →
TSMC stands as the world’s foremost producer of sophisticated processors, boasting clientele that includes industry giants like Nvidia and Apple Unprecedented demand for AI chips is being led by the proliferation of large language models such as ChatGPT and Chinese equivalents. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) on Thursday 17th April 2024 beatRead More →
The company intends to reduce its global workforce by over 10%, amounting to roughly 14,000 employees As of December, Tesla had a total of 140,473 employees worldwide. This decision is believed to be a response to the obstacles Tesla is encountering with slowing growth and operational effectiveness and cheaper competition. In anRead More →
Gold at all-time high above $2,400 Technical analysis indicates that the risk trends towards the upside, with indicators showing overbought conditions and prices rising above moving averages. However, it’s crucial to remember that markets are subject to change and can be affected by various factors, including geopolitical risks and economicRead More →
Nvidia, manufacturer of one of the most advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), has significantly benefited from the artificial intelligence (AI) surge due to the high demand for its microchips. The company’s shares have fallen 10% from their recent all-time high, which was over $950. On Tuesday, 9th April 2024, theRead More →
The recent surge of interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has ignited a significant rally in technology stocks. Firms engaged in AI development, such as semiconductor producers crucial to AI technology and cloud service providers offering the necessary computing infrastructure, have experienced significant returns. The stock market is abuzz with excitement over artificialRead More →
The Generation AI: How the next wave of young innovators will shape the future Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only a technology that is transforming the world, but also a culture that is inspiring the next generation of young innovators. The Generation AI is a term that refers to theRead More →
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse anticipates the total value of the cryptocurrency market will double this year. He references the launch of the first U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the forthcoming Bitcoin halving event as key factors. “The overall market capitalization of the cryptocurrency industry is expected to double byRead More →
Samsung Electronics anticipates its profits for the first quarter of 2024 to surge more than tenfold compared to the previous year. This projection is due to the recovery in chip prices following a post-pandemic decline and a surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related products. As the world’s leadingRead More →
Chinese EV manufacturers such as BYD and smartphone maker Xiaomi are starting to inflict some damage to Tesla’s EV market. Xiaomi has launched its first electric vehicle (EV) and started taking orders. The company reportedly announced that the standard SU7 model would be priced at 215,900 yuan ($29,872; £23,663), whileRead More →
The precious metal has reached consecutive record highs this year, including a peak on Thursday 4th April 2024. The gold price surpassed $2,300 before slightly retracting. By early Friday, it was trading at approximately $2,278 per ounce. According to some analysts, geopolitical and structural factors are setting gold on aRead More →
Intel’s stock dropped by 4% during extended trading on Tuesday 2nd April 2024, following the disclosure of long-anticipated financial details for its semiconductor manufacturing division, often referred to as the foundry business, in a filing with the SEC. The company reportedly disclosed that its foundry business incurred an operating lossRead More →
The world’s energy landscape is experiencing an unexpected twist: an oversupply of natural gas. As economies grapple with the aftermath of the pandemic, the gas market finds itself in a paradoxical situation. The Glut Unveiled Demand Dilemma Price Plunge Environmental Implications Conclusion The global gas glut is a paradox: abundantRead More →
U.S. gold futures rose more than 2% to trade at around $2,285 Gold prices continued their ascent, reaching a new record high on Monday 1st April 2024, driven by expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts and the metal’s status as a safe-haven asset. Gold typically has an inverse relationship with interestRead More →
The cocoa futures price for May 2024 delivery surged to an all-time intraday high of $10,080 per metric tonne Tuesday 26th March 2024 Cocoa prices have soared, hitting unprecedented highs. This dramatic increase has profound consequences for both consumers and the chocolate industry. Chocolate enthusiasts might have to prepare forRead More →
NVIDIA reportedly introduced about twenty or so new AI-driven tools tailored for healthcare at its 2024 GTC AI conference, securing partnerships with Johnson & Johnson and GE Healthcare for surgical and medical imaging applications. For the AI chip pioneer, venturing into healthcare represents a decade-long development effort with substantial revenueRead More →
The EV named ‘Seagull’ sub $10,000 price tag. This vehicle will likely take-off! Global automakers are becoming increasingly concerned that Chinese competitors, such as the Warren Buffett-endorsed BYD, might saturate their EV market with cheaper EVs, potentially undermining local production and reducing vehicle prices. Concerns have been raised that thisRead More →
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest pension fund, is reportedly considering Bitcoin as a potential investment. With an impressive $1.4 trillion in assets under management, the GPIF’s exploration of Bitcoin represents a notable departure from its conventional investment approach. This development occurs during a significant increase inRead More →