Ireland stands to gain a substantial financial boost following a pivotal ruling by the European Union’s highest court, which requires Apple to pay €13 billion (around $14 billion) in back taxes. Initially resisted by Dublin, this windfall is now seen as a transformative chance for the nation. The settlement’s rootsRead More →
Europe’s highest court ruled against Apple on Tuesday 10th September 2024, concluding a decade-long legal dispute over the company’s tax dealings in Ireland. The case dates back to 2016, when the European Commission directed Ireland to reclaim up to 13 billion euros ($14.4 billion) in unpaid taxes from Apple. TheRead More →
The U.S. government is targeting the heart of Google’s vast wealth – its highly profitable monopolising advertising technology business A trial scheduled to begin on Monday 9th September 2024 will scrutinise the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) claims that Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is unlawfully sustaining a monopoly inRead More →
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway achieved a $1 trillion market capitalisation on Wednesday 28th August 2024, becoming the first non-technology company in the U.S. to reach this business accolade. The shares of the conglomerate, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, have surged over 28% in 2024, outperforming the S&P 500’s 18% increase. ThisRead More →
Nvidia investors have been on a rocket ride to the stars. But recently they have come back down to Earth, and it has become more of a roller coaster ride. Benefiting significantly from the artificial intelligence surge, Nvidia’s market cap has increased approximately ninefold since late 2022 – a massive marketRead More →
Steven Jobs 1955 – 2011 was an American businessman, inventor, and investor best known for co-founding the technology company Apple Inc. See Wikipedia for more informationRead More →
Too much monopolistic power held by too few A U.S. judge has ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in online searches and related advertising. The lawsuit, brought by the Department of Justice, charged Google with controlling around 90% of the online search market. It was reportedly noted by theRead More →
The seven most valuable U.S. tech companies experienced a combined loss of $1 trillion in market value at the start of Monday’s trading session – 5th August 2024 The Nasdaq declined over 3% following its sharpest three-week drop in two years. Nvidia’s shares fell approximately 6%, while Apple’s dropped moreRead More →
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway significantly reduced its Apple stake last quarter, a surprising decision from the investor known for his long-term focus. The conglomerate, headquartered in Omaha, reported in its earnings filing that its investment in the tech giant was worth $84.2 billion at the end of the Q2, indicatingRead More →
Reports summary 31st July 2024 -1st August 2024 Amazon offers weak guidance citing Olympics and the Trump assassination attempt as cause (consumers are distracted). However, Amazon’s cloud unit reports 19% revenue growth, topping estimates and a 20% increase in business in Q2. Amazon stocks pull back after guidance update. IntelRead More →
Apple has been ousted from the top five smartphone vendors in China during Q2, as local brands like Huawei continue to escalate competition Apple is no longer among the top five smartphone vendors in China as local brands take over the market. Apple’s market share in China has declined, fallingRead More →
To put this figure into some perspective, the loss is comparable to the GDP output of a small country, such as Norway, Singapore, or the UAE, for example. Global semiconductor stocks experienced volatility on Tuesday following a decline in Nvidia’s shares from the previous trading sessions. Shares of chip firmsRead More →
The little-known company, Nvidia, now stands alongside Apple and Microsoft in market cap valuation thanks to AI. In just a little over a year it has all but tripled its market valuation and become a go to investment on Wall Street and around the world. Nvidia’s market capitalization has recentlyRead More →
Nvidia, traditionally recognised within the gaming community for its graphics chips, has become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company. On Tuesday 18th June 2024, Nvidia’s shares rose by 3.6%, increasing its market cap to $3.34 trillion and overtaking Microsoft, now valued at $3.32 trillion. Earlier in the month, Nvidia’sRead More →
Nvidia’s swift ascent is poised to prompt a major technology exchange-traded fund to acquire more than $10 billion in shares of the semiconductor maker, consequently reducing its shareholding in Apple. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), which will rebalance soon, is guided by an index that will adjust basedRead More →
Apple’s shares reached a new record high of approximately $207 per share on Tuesday 11th June 2024, surpassing the previous record set in December. At its annual developer conference on Monday 10th June 2024, the company launched its highly anticipated venture into AI. Apple is playing catch-up in the AIRead More →
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new closing highs on Tuesday 11th June 2024, propelled by Apple as the tech giant’s stock hit a record itself. The S&P 500 index climbed to a new high to close at 5375, while the Nasdaq Composite finished the day at 17343. BothRead More →
Apple has entered the artificial intelligence race with the announcement of its version of AI – Apple Intelligence on Monday 10th June 2024, in its attempt to catch up in the AI race. Reportedly to use it on your phone, you’ll need at least the high-end iPhone 15 Pro fromRead More →
The S&P 500 reached a new high as Nvidia surpassed the $3 trillion mark for the first time, and the anticipation of an interest rate cut grew due to softer-than-expected job data. S&P 500 all-time high as of 5th June 2024 Similarly, the Nasdaq 100 and Nasdaq Composite achieved newRead More →
Apple shares rose by 7% in after-hours trading on Thursday 2nd May 2024, following the company’s announcement of fiscal second-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, coupled with the unveiling of an expanded stock repurchase program. The tech giant disclosed that its board has approved a new $110 billion share buyback plan,Read More →
Reports indicate that Apple is delving into AI-powered robotics, aiming to innovate within the home robotics sector. A Bloomberg article reveals that the tech titan is exploring two fascinating initiatives. Mobile Robot Apple is reportedly exploring the development of a robot that can accompany its owner. Envision a congenial AIRead More →
On Monday, 25th March 2024, the European Union initiated its first investigation under the new Digital Markets Act, targeting Apple, Alphabet, and Meta for potential tech legislation breaches. Statement “Today, the Commission has opened non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into Alphabet’s rules on steering in Google Play and self-preferencing on GoogleRead More →
The U.S. has reportedly initiated a significant lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the technology giant has monopolised the smartphone market and stifled competition. The Justice Department claims that Apple has misused its dominance over the iPhone App Store to ‘lock in’ customers and developers. The company is also accused ofRead More →
Apple playing AI catchup Apple is reportedly engaged in negotiations to acquire a licence for Google’s Gemini, a generative AI platform, with the intention of integrating it into iPhones. These ongoing discussions may result in Gemini enhancing iPhone software with new features later this year. The terms, branding, and implementationRead More →
Apple has reportedly cancelled its plans to build an electric car, bringing an end to a secretive project known as Project Titan The EV project consumed immense resources over the past 10 years, with executives from the company making an unexpected announcement. The decision to halt the program marks a significant retreat from Apple’sRead More →
The Magnificent Seven, or MAMA ANT, is a term coined by Bank of America to describe the seven most dominant tech companies in the world The Seven are: Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Alphabet. These companies have not only led the tech sector in terms of innovation,Read More →