Today: 24 March 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

NASDAQ:META 26 September 2025 - 15 October 2025

Meta’s $1.5B AI Hiring Spree: Will Zuckerberg’s Talent Grab Send META Stock Soaring & Shake Up Apple’s XR Plans?

Meta’s $1.5B AI Hiring Spree: Will Zuckerberg’s Talent Grab Send META Stock Soaring & Shake Up Apple’s XR Plans?

Meta hired Andrew Tulloch, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab, offering up to $1.5 billion over six years in pay and incentives. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has aggressively targeted AI talent, with some candidates reportedly offered $100 million bonuses. Meta shares hit a record $789 in August, up 53% in 2025, while Apple’s stock remains flat near $224. Meta’s Reality Labs lost $3.7 billion in Q2 despite strong AI-driven ad revenue.
15 October 2025
···
Nasdaq 2026 Breakout? Netflix, Meta and AI Stocks Poised for Stock-Split Frenzy

Nasdaq 2026 Breakout? Netflix, Meta and AI Stocks Poised for Stock-Split Frenzy

The Nasdaq Composite has climbed 18% through Q3 2025 after surging 43% in 2023 and 29% in 2024. Netflix shares are up about 70% this year, trading near $1,210, with analysts expecting a stock split as the company posts strong earnings. Meta Platforms hit $700 for the first time and may consider a 5-for-1 split in 2026. Stock splits historically boost returns, with Bank of America citing an average 25% gain post-announcement.
14 October 2025
···
Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

Stocks Surge as Trump Eases China Tariff Threats – Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Ignite Rally

U.S. stock futures surged Monday after President Trump eased trade threats against China, with Nasdaq e-minis up 1.8% and tech stocks leading gains. Nvidia rose 3.3% pre-market, Tesla 2.8%. Gold hit records near $4,100/oz as investors sought safety. JPMorgan gained 1.4% after announcing a $1.5 trillion investment plan; MB Materials jumped 10% on China export curbs.
13 October 2025
············
BlackRock’s GIP Poised for $38B AES Power Grab – AI-Fuelled Demand Sparks Takeover Frenzy

BlackRock’s Bold AI & Crypto Gambits Pay Off Big: Bitcoin ETF Nears $100B, $40B Data-Center Deal Shakes Markets

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has surged to nearly $95 billion in assets, becoming the firm’s fastest-growing fund as Bitcoin hit record highs near $125,000 in October 2025. BlackRock’s stock trades near $1,130, up 13% this year, with Citigroup raising its price target to $1,350. The firm is also negotiating a $40 billion bid for Aligned Data Centers and launched a new AI ETF up 33% year-to-date.
12 October 2025
·········
Oracle’s ‘Truly Awesome’ AI Cloud Quarter Sends Stock Soaring 36%, Making Ellison World’s Richest

Oracle’s AI Cloud Gamble Drives Soaring Stock – Can ORCL Join the Trillion-Dollar Club?

Oracle shares surged as much as 43% in a single day in September 2025 after unveiling massive AI cloud deals, including a $300 billion agreement with OpenAI. The stock hit a record $345 before settling near $290 in October, up about 75% year-to-date. Quarterly revenue rose 12% to $14.9 billion, with cloud infrastructure sales up 55%. Oracle spent $8.5 billion on expansion and raised $18 billion in bonds, pushing debt over $100 billion.
7 October 2025
····
Meta’s $1.8 Trillion Tech Empire: AI Breakthroughs, Metaverse Bets & Major Challenges in 2025

Meta’s $1.8 Trillion Tech Empire: AI Breakthroughs, Metaverse Bets & Major Challenges in 2025

Meta Platforms stock trades near $700 after hitting a record $789.47 in August, with market cap above $1.8 trillion. Q2 2025 revenue rose 22% to $47.5 billion; net income jumped 36% to $18.3 billion. Meta agreed to buy chip startup Rivos for $2 billion and will roll out generative AI chats in Facebook and Instagram feeds in December. A U.S. judge dismissed a major antitrust suit in late September.
6 October 2025
··
Oracle’s ‘Truly Awesome’ AI Cloud Quarter Sends Stock Soaring 36%, Making Ellison World’s Richest

Oracle’s $300B AI Cloud Gamble – Can ORCL Stock Become the Next $1 Trillion Tech Titan?

Oracle shares surged 36% in one day after its September earnings report showed a record jump in cloud contract bookings, with the stock up about 70% year-to-date at $285 as of early October. The company landed a $300 billion, five-year cloud deal with OpenAI and is negotiating a $20 billion-plus contract with Meta. Oracle’s cloud backlog hit $455 billion, up 359% year-over-year. Long-term debt now exceeds $100 billion after heavy spending and bond issuance.
6 October 2025
·····
Ray-Ban Meta 2 vs the Smart Glasses Competition: Which High-Tech Specs Lead the Future?

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Gen 2: Futuristic Game‑Changer or High‑Tech Novelty?

Meta and Ray-Ban have released second-generation smart glasses with a 12 MP camera, open-ear speakers, and Meta’s AI assistant, starting at $379. Battery life is now about 8 hours. A higher-end “Meta Display” model with an AR lens and wrist controller costs $799. Privacy concerns persist, as the recording indicator is subtle and researchers have enabled unofficial facial recognition.
5 October 2025
·
AI Ignites a Nuclear Renaissance: How Tech Titans, Policy Shifts and New Reactors Are Powering the Next Energy Revolution

AI Ignites a Nuclear Renaissance: How Tech Titans, Policy Shifts and New Reactors Are Powering the Next Energy Revolution

Nuclear power’s share of global electricity fell from 18% in the 1990s to about 9% today after major accidents and public backlash. Tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are now signing deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers. The U.S. aims to triple or quadruple nuclear capacity by 2050 and is fast-tracking projects. Analysts warn of a speculative bubble and supply-chain risks.
4 October 2025
··········
Tech Frenzy Oct 1–2, 2025: AI Hits $500B, Apple’s Vision Pivot, Space Milestones & More

Tech Frenzy Oct 1–2, 2025: AI Hits $500B, Apple’s Vision Pivot, Space Milestones & More

OpenAI’s valuation hit $500 billion after a major share sale, Reuters reports. Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass to $29.99 per month and is shifting focus to AI. Qualcomm adopted ARM’s new v9 chip architecture, sending ARM shares up 5%. NASA’s NISAR satellite released its first radar images, while Blue Origin set mid-October for a Mars probe launch.
2 October 2025
···············
Meta’s AI Revolution Unleashed: July 2025 Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Backlash

META 2025 Stock Surge: AI‑Fueled Growth vs. Regulatory Risks – What Investors Should Know

Meta shares closed September at $734.38, up 25% year-to-date after hitting a record $789.47 in August and a low of $479.80 in April. Q2 revenue rose 22% to $47.52 billion, with net income up 36% to $18.34 billion. Meta agreed to acquire chip startup Rivos to boost AI chip development. A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against the company on September 30.
1 October 2025
···
Meta’s $2B AI Chip Bet: Acquiring Rivos to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance?

Meta’s $2B AI Chip Bet: Acquiring Rivos to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance?

Meta is acquiring Santa Clara–based chip startup Rivos Inc. to strengthen its in-house AI hardware and reduce dependence on Nvidia GPUs, according to multiple reports. Rivos, valued around $2 billion, develops RISC-V–based server chips for large language models and data analytics. Meta aims to use its own AI chips for training by 2026. Rivos raised $250 million in April 2024 from major tech investors.
30 September 2025
····
Explosive Tech Blitz: AI Bubble Warning, Amazon’s Echo Refresh, Starlink Launch & More (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Explosive Tech Blitz: AI Bubble Warning, Amazon’s Echo Refresh, Starlink Launch & More (Sept 29–30, 2025)

Investors warn the AI-driven stock rally may be overheating, with Carthage Capital’s Stephen Wu urging caution as tech giants trade at 22× revenue. OpenAI launched new ChatGPT safety features, including parental controls and a “GPT-5” safety model, after reports of harmful chatbot behavior. California enacted SB 53, requiring AI developers to share technical details and risk assessments.
30 September 2025
········
Tech Headlines Shakeup: AI Booms, Space Rockets & Green Power (Sept 28–29, 2025)

Tech Headlines Shakeup: AI Booms, Space Rockets & Green Power (Sept 28–29, 2025)

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pulse for personalized updates, while Meta introduced “Vibes,” an AI video feed, and Perplexity unveiled a real-time Search API. Google Cloud partnered with Bryson DeChambeau on an AI golf coaching tool. SpaceX added 28 Starlink satellites, surpassing 8,500 in orbit. British retailer Co-op faces $161 million in losses after a hack, and Jaguar Land Rover restored systems post-ransomware attack.
29 September 2025
···········
India’s ‘Swadeshi’ Chat App Arattai Soars to #1, Leaves WhatsApp Reeling – Can It Keep the Momentum?

India’s ‘Swadeshi’ Chat App Arattai Soars to #1, Leaves WhatsApp Reeling – Can It Keep the Momentum?

Arattai, a messaging app by Zoho, briefly overtook WhatsApp atop India’s app charts in September 2025 after endorsements from government ministers. The app encrypts calls end-to-end but lacks full chat encryption, drawing privacy comparisons to WhatsApp. Server overload caused OTP and sync delays as downloads surged. Zoho says it is expanding server capacity to address outages.
28 September 2025
·
Exposing AI Bias: 10 Powerful Ways to Fight Algorithmic Discrimination

AI Megatrends 2025: The Next Wave Is Here—Why Data‑Center Power, AI Agents & Edge Devices Could Reshape Markets (and Portfolios) Now

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced five new U.S. AI data center sites, aiming for 7 GW capacity in a $500 billion program, with Nvidia joining as supplier and investor. PJM warned AI data center power demand is outpacing grid additions; the White House moved to fast-track power projects. Samsung passed Nvidia’s HBM3E memory qualification, intensifying competition with SK hynix and Micron. Microsoft and Meta raised capex guidance as data center spending surges.
28 September 2025
·················
AI Stocks Rally Amid Bold Bets and Breakthroughs: Nvidia’s $100B Play, Tesla’s $1T Robotaxi Dream & More

AI Stocks Rally Amid Bold Bets and Breakthroughs: Nvidia’s $100B Play, Tesla’s $1T Robotaxi Dream & More

Nvidia’s potential $100 billion investment in OpenAI triggered a tech equity rally and analyst forecasts of $400 billion in added revenue. Microsoft will integrate Anthropic’s Claude into Copilot, while Meta is testing new AI video and ad tools. U.S. equity funds saw $12 billion in inflows after Nvidia’s news. A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement for authors suing Anthropic.
27 September 2025
·············
Nasdaq’s Wild Week: AI Mega-Deal Hype, Tariff Turmoil, and Tech Titans on Edge

Nasdaq’s Wild Week: AI Mega-Deal Hype, Tariff Turmoil, and Tech Titans on Edge

The Nasdaq snapped a three-week win streak despite a Friday rebound, closing at 22,484, down 0.6% for the week. Trump announced new tariffs on trucks, pharma, and furniture, sending Paccar up 5.2% and RH down 4%. Nvidia signaled a $100 billion OpenAI investment, fueling a semiconductor rally. Core inflation matched forecasts at 2.7% year-on-year in August.
27 September 2025
··········
AI Metaverse Leaps, Cyber Attacks, and Space Triumphs – Global Tech News Roundup (Sept 26–27, 2025)

AI Metaverse Leaps, Cyber Attacks, and Space Triumphs – Global Tech News Roundup (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Meta’s Horizon AI platform for creating VR/AR worlds and new smart glasses at Connect 2025. Anthropic will triple its international staff as 80% of Claude chatbot use is now outside the U.S. Donald Trump ordered a forced sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations, but ByteDance will keep ownership. A ransomware gang leaked data of over 8,000 London nursery children after breaching a major childcare provider.
27 September 2025
········
AI Stocks on a Rollercoaster: Mega-Deals, Soaring Valuations & Bubble Jitters (Sept 25–26 Roundup)

AI Stocks on a Rollercoaster: Mega-Deals, Soaring Valuations & Bubble Jitters (Sept 25–26 Roundup)

Nvidia plans up to $100 billion in investments and chip supplies for OpenAI, fueling speculation of $500 billion in future sales. Oracle secured a $300 billion cloud contract with OpenAI and raised $18 billion in debt, but its stock fell 5% amid profit-taking. Major AI stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla, dropped as investors grew cautious. CoreWeave and Scale AI landed multi-billion dollar deals; Intel received $2 billion from SoftBank.
26 September 2025
··········
1 … 22 23 24 25 26 … 34

Stock Market Today

  • Tuesday Market Update: Application Software and IT Services Sectors Lag
    March 24, 2026, 12:38 PM EDT. On Tuesday, the application software sector fell approximately 2.5%, with UiPath and TON Strategy shares dropping 9.5% and 9.3%, respectively. Information technology services also declined about 2.3%, weighed down by Concentrix, which plunged nearly 23%, and Coinbase Global, down 7.9%. These declines mark the sectors as key laggards in the market session. The losses reflect investor caution amid broader tech sector volatility. UiPath and Concentrix's steep declines notably influenced the sector performances.
Go toTop