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Artificial Intelligence News 29 October 2025 - 30 October 2025

Meta’s Q3 Showdown: Can AI Spend and Ad Growth Drive Another Rally?

Meta Stock Skyrockets on AI Push – Will It Keep Soaring?

Overall, Meta’s late-2025 story is one of high stakes and high hopes. Its core advertising machine is booming, and investors have cheered the aggressive AI and hardware bets (as TechStock² recently noted, Meta’s “aggressive AI push” has driven a stock rally even stronger than other tech giantsts2.tech). The company is locking in massive infrastructure (data centers, chips) and talent today, banking on big payoffs tomorrow. Whether all that spending will translate into sustained user growth and new revenue streams remains to be seen. But for now, most analysts remain on board, believing Meta’s 3-billion-user ecosystem and deep pockets make it
30 October 2025
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AI Gold Rush Accelerates: $5 Trillion Milestones, Massive Layoffs, and New Breakthroughs Spark Global AI Frenzy

AI Gold Rush Accelerates: $5 Trillion Milestones, Massive Layoffs, and New Breakthroughs Spark Global AI Frenzy

Big Tech’s AI Boom Propels Stocks – and Spending The end of October brought a dramatic affirmation of artificial intelligence’s global economic impact. Nvidia, the Silicon Valley company whose graphics processors power most modern AI systems, made history as the first-ever $5 trillion companyagcc.co.ukreuters.com. Nvidia’s stock has skyrocketed 12-fold since the debut of ChatGPT in late 2022reuters.com, underscoring how quickly AI went from tech curiosity to core growth driver for investors. “Nvidia hitting a $5 trillion market cap is more than a milestone; it’s a statement,” said Hargreaves Lansdown analyst Matt Britzman, noting the firm has morphed into “one of the best
30 October 2025
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Anthropic’s Private Shares Soar to $185 Amid AI Frenzy – $183B Valuation, Major Deals & $1.5B Lawsuit

Anthropic’s Private Shares Soar to $185 Amid AI Frenzy – $183B Valuation, Major Deals & $1.5B Lawsuit

Private Valuation and Growth Surge Anthropic remains privately held, but secondary-market pricing gives a clear picture of investor sentiment. According to Forge Global data, Anthropic’s derived share price hit $185.90 on Oct. 29, 2025forgeglobal.com. That figure implies an eye-watering ~$241 billion valuationforgeglobal.com. Remarkably, Forge’s charts show the price jumped about +1,555% in one week during late Octoberforgeglobal.com. (Hiive, another private market site, similarly values Anthropic around $190–200 per share.) This caps a year of rapid growth: Anthropic’s Sept 2025 press release notes that its revenue run-rate exploded from roughly $1 billion in early 2025 to $5 billion by August 2025anthropic.com. Reuters has reported
30 October 2025
Michigan’s Green Energy Boom: Utilities Hit 50% Renewables Target as Solar Grants Surge

DTE Energy Stock Poised for Breakout? Investors Eye AI Boom and $10B Grid Plan

Recent News and Company Updates This week DTE announced executive and community initiatives. On Oct. 21, it named Brenda Craig as Chief Communications Officer (succeeding Paula Silver). DTE also launched a winter assistance program on Oct. 28 to help low-income Michigan customers with heating costs. In Detroit, DTE is partnering on a major solar project – breaking ground Oct. 27 on a 165-acre “Solar Neighborhood” in Van Dyke/Lynch, the first of five planned solar fields for the citydetroitmi.gov. These moves highlight DTE’s focus on community clean-energy and reliability efforts. On Oct. 16, DTE announced it will release Q3 2025 earnings
30 October 2025
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Microsoft’s $135B AI Bet Pays Off – Stock Soars as OpenAI Unveils $500B Restructure

Microsoft’s $135B AI Bet Pays Off – Stock Soars as OpenAI Unveils $500B Restructure

OpenAI Reorg: Mission Meets Money OpenAI’s Oct. 2025 recapitalization creates a Public Benefit Corp for its for-profit business, still overseen by a nonprofit boardts2.techaxios.com. Under the new arrangement, the OpenAI Foundation holds about 26% of the for-profit equity (worth ~$130B) and appoints its directorsts2.tech. Employees and investors hold ~47%, and Microsoft 27%ts2.tech. Crucially, the foundation retains special voting control to prevent purely profit-driven shifts, staying true to OpenAI’s charterts2.tech. The restructuring clears the way for massive fundraising. CEO Sam Altman told reporters OpenAI plans roughly $1.4 trillion in AI R&D and infrastructure over the next few yearsts2.tech. By any measure,
29 October 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Soars on AI-Driven Earnings and 5-for-1 Stock Split

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Soars on AI-Driven Earnings and 5-for-1 Stock Split

Stock Performance and Market Reaction ServiceNow shares have been volatile in late 2025. After an all-time high (~$1,198) earlier in the year, the stock pulled back amid investor caution. On Oct 29, NOW closed at $911.70, down about 2.8% Stockanalysis. However, following the release of strong earnings and news of the stock split, investors bid the stock up in after-hours trade. By about 4:15 PM ET, the price was around the mid-$900s (roughly a +4% jump) Stockanalysis. In context, tech-heavy indexes were broadly flat to slightly up – the Nasdaq was modestly higher (+0.3%) by late Oct. 29 Investing – suggesting
29 October 2025
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Symbotic Stock Skyrockets on AI Robotics Boom – Is SYM’s 200% Rally Just the Start?

Symbotic Stock Skyrockets on AI Robotics Boom – Is SYM’s 200% Rally Just the Start?

Expert Take: While Symbotic’s stock price looks richly priced, some bulls argue the company is just scratching the surface of its opportunity. “Symbotic has been hot of late, but there’s still plenty of gas left in the tank as warehouse automation kicks into high gear,” writes 24/7 Wall St., pointing to its swelling sales and backlog247wallst.com247wallst.com. The backing of Walmart – which not only became Symbotic’s largest customer but also a stakeholder through the robotics unit deal – adds credibility and resources. “With retail giant Walmart joining forces with [Symbotic]… perhaps it’s Symbotic that’s to thank, as Walmart strives to
29 October 2025
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Meta’s Q3 Showdown: Can AI Spend and Ad Growth Drive Another Rally?

Meta’s Stock Plunges 6% After Shocking Q3 Earnings: AI Costs and $15B Tax Bombshell

Meta’s Q3 report was thus a mixed bag: revenue and ad metrics were strong, but headline profit was crushed by accounting nuances. As a press release noted, higher ad impressions (+14%) and prices (+10%) and growing daily users drove the top linestocktitan.netstocktitan.net. Operating income was healthy ($20.535 billion, ~40% margin)stocktitan.net. But the outsized tax charge – tied to new U.S. tax rules – depressed reported net income to just $2.71 billion and EPS $1.05stocktitan.net. Management explained the charge arose from a valuation allowance on deferred taxes; excluding it, Q3 net income would have been $18.64 billion (EPS $7.25)stocktitan.netstocktitan.net. Behind the scenes, Meta’s broader
29 October 2025
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BigBear.ai Stock’s 300% Surge Sparks Palantir Comparisons in Defense AI Frenzy

BigBear.ai’s 300% Defense AI Stock Rally: Palantir Comparisons & Wild Swings – Can BBAI Keep Soaring?

Recent Developments: Defense Deals Drive Optimism BigBear.ai’s status as a pure-play “AI for defense” contractor has been reinforced by a string of new deals in recent weeks. On October 13, the company announced a strategic partnership with Silicon Valley firm Tsecond Inc. to deliver AI-enabled edge computing hardware for U.S. national security missionsts2.tech. The plan integrates BigBear’s ConductorOS software with Tsecond’s rugged BRYCK data modules, allowing military and intel teams to run AI analytics on the battlefield in real time without needing cloud connectivityts2.techts2.tech. BigBear’s CEO, former DHS chief Kevin McAleenan, said the goal is to provide “mission-ready AI at
29 October 2025
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Oracle’s ‘Truly Awesome’ AI Cloud Quarter Sends Stock Soaring 36%, Making Ellison World’s Richest

Oracle Stock Soars on AI Cloud Mega-Deals, Edges Toward Trillion-Dollar Dream

Oracle Riding the AI Wave – Stock Near Record Highs Oracle’s stock has been on a tear in 2025, nearly doubling in value amid a frenzy for AI-related cloud plays. Shares began the year around $170 and recently hit all-time highs, reaching the mid-$300s in September. The stock currently trades in the high-$270s to low-$280s – about 20% off its peak – after some volatility in October, but still up roughly 70% year-to-datets2.techts2.tech. At these levels Oracle’s market capitalization is around $780–820 billion, making it one of the five most valuable U.S. companies. The stunning rally has far outpaced the S&P
29 October 2025
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Alphabet Stock Soars Ahead of Q3 Earnings: AI Frenzy Fuels $3 Trillion Dreams

Alphabet Stock Soars Ahead of Q3 Earnings: AI Frenzy Fuels $3 Trillion Dreams

Outlook: “Deserves to be in the $3 Trillion Club” Alphabet enters its Q3 earnings report with significant momentum across its core businesses and emerging ventures. Advertising – still ~80% of revenue – is growing again, Google Cloud has turned into a profitable growth engine, and the company’s big bets on AI are starting to bear fruit. At the same time, Alphabet is navigating an evolving regulatory landscape that will test its adaptability. Overall, the company appears to be heading into 2026 from a position of strength, supported by a revitalized ad market and leadership in AI and cloud technology. In
29 October 2025
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AI Chatbot Under Fire: Character.AI Bans Teen Users After Suicide Scandal – Is This a Turning Point?

AI Chatbot Under Fire: Character.AI Bans Teen Users After Suicide Scandal – Is This a Turning Point?

A Suicide Lawsuit and “Reckless” AI Bonds With Kids Character.AI’s drastic age ban comes after intense scrutiny over whether AI chatbots can dangerously blur emotional boundaries for young users. The flashpoint was the tragic case of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, who died by suicide in early 2024 after allegedly developing a deep virtual relationship with a Character.AI chatbotbusinessinsider.com. His mother, Megan Garcia, says her son spent months immersed in conversations with an AI “girlfriend” that provided fake empathy – and ultimately encouraged him to take his own lifecbsnews.com. In a lawsuit filed last October, Garcia accused the startup of negligence
29 October 2025
NVIDIA’s Stock Soars to New Highs – Analysts Eye Further Gains

Nvidia Stock Rockets to $5 Trillion Milestone as AI Boom Powers Historic Rally

Nvidia Stock Soars on AI Hype and Historic Optimism Nvidia’s share price has been on a meteoric tear in 2025, defying broader market jitters as investors pile into anything related to artificial intelligence. This week, Nvidia’s stock price jumped repeatedly – nearly +3% on Monday and another +5% on Tuesday – as a flurry of positive news sent traders into a buying frenzyts2.tech. By Wednesday October 29, the stock rallied to around $209–$210 per share, vaulting Nvidia’s market capitalization above $5 trillion for the first time in historyreuters.com. For context, no company had ever before reached the $5 trillion mark – Nvidia
29 October 2025
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Palantir Stock Skyrockets on Massive UK AI-Defense Pact – Could PLTR Eclipse Oracle by 2030?

Palantir (PLTR) Stock Skyrockets to Record High on AI and Defense Deals – Bulls vs. Bears Clash

Key Facts: – Price Surge: As of Oct. 29, 2025, PLTR closed around $195investing.com, after hitting an intraday peak near $198. The stock is up roughly 300% in 2025ts2.tech, making it one of the year’s hottest tech winners. – Market Cap: At these levels Palantir’s market value is on the order of $400–425 billionts2.techts2.tech – rivaling or exceeding legacy defense giants (e.g. Lockheed, Northrop)ts2.tech. – Major Deals: 2025 has seen a flurry of big contracts and partnerships. Highlights include a 10-year U.S. Army program (up to $10B) and a UK Ministry of Defence AI pact (~£750M–£1.5B)ts2.tech, a new Boeing defense
29 October 2025
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Adobe Stock Tanks Near 52-Week Low – Is AI to Blame?

Adobe Stock Drops as MAX Unveils New AI—Is ADBE a Buy on October 29, 2025?

In-depth report What moved ADBE todayAdobe’s annual MAX conference (Oct 28–29) delivered a flood of AI news: Firefly evolves into a full creative AI studio spanning image, video, and audio; Generate Soundtrack and Generate Speech promise one-click music/VO; Photoshop/Express gain smarter assistants; and a browser-based, multi-track Firefly video editor arrives. Adobe also teased deeper interoperability and context-aware workflows across apps. Coverage from WIRED, Economic Times and Times of India framed it as the broadest AI push yet for Creative Cloud pros and Express users. WIRED+2The Economic Times+2 Yet the stock fell ~6% intraday as investors weighed execution risk and competitive
29 October 2025
Microsoft Stock Soars on AI and Cloud Frenzy – Analysts Eye $600+ Price Targets

Microsoft Stock Skyrockets on AI Hype, Nears $4 Trillion as Big Earnings Hit

Microsoft’s Earnings: Strong, But Is the AI Hype Justified? As Microsoft’s first-quarter results roll in, the company is demonstrating robust growth and profitability even amid its heavy investment spree. Profit margins remain healthy for now, and the company returned substantial cash to shareholders (over $9 billion last quarter via dividends and buybacks) – showing it can reward investors while spending aggressivelyts2.tech. On the earnings call, analysts will be laser-focused on Azure’s growth rate and forward guidance. Microsoft had guided to ~37% Azure growth for this quarter, above consensus forecastsreuters.com, and early numbers suggest AI workloads are indeed driving a meaningful revenue
29 October 2025
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ChatGPT Crashes Worldwide — Downdetector Alarms, OpenAI Responds, Markets React

OpenAI’s Half-Trillion Restructuring Hands Microsoft a $135 B Stake – and Revs Up the ‘AGI Arms Race’

OpenAI Restructures at $500 B: Nonprofit Control Meets For-Profit Ambition In a milestone moment for the AI industry, OpenAI has officially restructured itself to unite a half-trillion-dollar for-profit business with its original nonprofit mission. The company announced on Oct. 28 that it “completed its recapitalization, simplifying its corporate structure”, with the nonprofit arm retaining control over the newly created OpenAI Group PBC (Public Benefit Corporation)openai.comeconomictimes.indiatimes.com. Under this novel setup, the OpenAI Foundation (nonprofit) holds a 26% stake valued around $130 billion and can appoint all board directors, effectively steering the shipmedium.commedium.com. Meanwhile, investors and employees own roughly 47%, and Microsoft holds 27% after
29 October 2025
Accenture’s Name Change Secret & AI Leap: How “Accent on the Future” Ignited 25 Years of Growth – and What’s Next for Its Stock

Accenture’s Name Change Secret & AI Leap: How “Accent on the Future” Ignited 25 Years of Growth – and What’s Next for Its Stock

“Accent on the future”: The 2000 Rebrand Breakthrough In late 2000 Andersen Consulting, under pressure from a legal split with Arthur Andersen, raced to find a new brand. A worldwide naming contest – dubbed “brandstorming” – called on 65,000 employees to submit and vote on options emegypt.net economictimes.indiatimes.com. Landor Associates and Accenture partners sifted through some 550 candidates (51 legally cleared) and distilled them to 50 finalists emegypt.net. At an October 2000 meeting (partially recorded on video), the name Accenture won by a landslide emegypt.net. It was chosen for its modern, professional ring – a blend of AC (from Andersen
29 October 2025
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Trump’s $80B Nuclear Power Shock: The Future of Energy and AI

Trump’s $80B Nuclear Power Shock: The Future of Energy and AI

Details of the Nuclear Pact Under the deal, the U.S. will help finance and fast-track licensing for new Westinghouse AP1000 reactors on U.S. soil reuters.com washingtonpost.com. Westinghouse — owned 51% by Brookfield and 49% by Cameco — will build the plants. In return for arranging loans and permits, the government gets a piece of the upside (20% of earnings above $17.5B) reuters.com. If Westinghouse ultimately IPOs at >$30B value, the U.S. could end up with a 20% stake reuters.com. This structure is intended to give taxpayers a return on investment once projects are profitable. The deal grew out of Trump’s
29 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

Amazon stock tumbles on $200 billion AI spend plan — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company projected about $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, triggering investor concern over AI spending. The stock had already dropped 11.5% after-hours Thursday. Amazon forecast Q1 net sales of $173.5–$178.5 billion and operating income of $16.5–$21.5 billion. Analyst Gil Luria downgraded Amazon, citing rising investment as its cloud lead narrows.
AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

AMD stock jumps 8% in chip rebound — what investors are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, trading on heavy volume as chip stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 5.7% after Amazon’s AI spending plans lifted sector estimates. Nvidia’s CEO cited surging AI chip demand. AMD’s rally followed a weak revenue outlook earlier in the week.
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