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Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft Stock Falls After Earnings Beat as Azure Growth Hits 40% and AI Revenue Surges

Microsoft reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $82.9 billion, up 18%, and net income of $31.8 billion, up 23%, beating analyst estimates. Azure revenue jumped 40%, and AI business annual run rate hit $37 billion, up 123%. Shares fell over 2% after hours as investors focused on rising capital expenditures, which climbed 49% to $31.9 billion. Free cash flow dropped to $15.8 billion from $20.3 billion a year earlier.
AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

AI Stocks Today: Big Tech Earnings Just Put the Market’s Hottest Trade on Notice

Alphabet shares jumped over 3% in after-hours trading Wednesday as Google Cloud revenue surged 63% to $20 billion. Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft fell, with Meta dropping more than 6% after raising its 2026 capital spending forecast for AI infrastructure. Amazon’s AWS revenue beat estimates but shares slipped. The four companies are expected to spend over $600 billion on AI infrastructure this year.
Dow Drops as Fed Split and Oil Surge Put Big Tech’s $10 Trillion AI Test on the Line

Dow Drops as Fed Split and Oil Surge Put Big Tech’s $10 Trillion AI Test on the Line

Wall Street’s April rally paused Wednesday as the Fed held rates steady in a split decision and oil surged, with Brent crude up 7.34%. The Dow fell 0.56%, S&P 500 slipped 0.04%, and Nasdaq edged up 0.05%. The Fed’s vote was its most divided since 1992, with eight officials backing the hold and one calling for an immediate cut. Investors awaited earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta.
US Stock Market Today: Dow Slides as Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally to the Test

US Stock Market Today: Dow Slides as Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally to the Test

The Dow fell 0.59%, S&P 500 dropped 0.24%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.31% as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta. Brent crude climbed to $118.63, up 6.62%. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.394%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.8%.
Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320 points, or 0.65%, to 48,821.82 Wednesday afternoon, heading for a fifth straight loss as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Brent crude surged 7.14% to $119.20 after reports of a possible extended Iran blockade. Boeing and Goldman Sachs weighed on the Dow, while Amazon rose and Microsoft slipped in midday trading.
US Stock Futures Today Pre-Market: Nasdaq Leads As Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally To The Test

US Stock Futures Today Pre-Market: Nasdaq Leads As Big Tech Earnings Put AI Rally To The Test

Nasdaq 100 futures rose 98.75 points by 6:50 a.m. EDT Wednesday as investors awaited earnings from Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet, plus a Federal Reserve rate decision. S&P 500 and Dow futures also gained. Robinhood Markets dropped 10% premarket after missing profit and revenue targets, with crypto revenue down 47% from last year.
South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

South Africa Stock Market Today: JSE Slips as Rand Wobbles Before Fed Decision

The JSE All Share fell 0.28% and the Top 40 dropped 0.36% by late morning Wednesday as investors reduced risk ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve decision. The rand weakened to 16.5550 per dollar, pressured by high oil prices and global uncertainty. Richemont, Gold Fields, and AngloGold Ashanti declined, while banks gained modestly. Canal+ confirmed plans to list in Johannesburg on June 3.
Best Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Earnings Stocks Wall Street Is Watching Before the Fed Decision

Best Stocks to Buy Today: 5 Earnings Stocks Wall Street Is Watching Before the Fed Decision

Seagate shares jumped 16% in extended trading after forecasting fourth-quarter revenue above estimates and reporting strong third-quarter results. HSBC upgraded U.S. equities to “overweight” following robust earnings, with 84% of reporting companies beating Wall Street forecasts. Bloom Energy raised its 2026 outlook after posting a 130% revenue jump. Coca-Cola lifted its annual profit forecast after beating expectations.
AI Stocks With Growth Potential in Q2 2026: The 5 Names Wall Street Is Testing After the OpenAI Shock

AI Stocks With Growth Potential in Q2 2026: The 5 Names Wall Street Is Testing After the OpenAI Shock

AI-related stocks fell Tuesday after a report on OpenAI’s missed targets hit Oracle, CoreWeave, and chipmakers. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom dropped between 1.6% and 4.4%, while CoreWeave slid 5.8%. Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are set to report earnings Wednesday, with about $600 billion in AI spending under scrutiny. Investors are watching for direct revenue tied to chips, cloud, and custom silicon.
Top 10 Growth Stocks to Watch in Q2 2026 as AI Spending Faces Its Hardest Test Yet

Top 10 Growth Stocks to Watch in Q2 2026 as AI Spending Faces Its Hardest Test Yet

Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta are set to report earnings Wednesday, with investors watching for signs that heavy AI spending is driving growth. Visa posted a 17% rise in net revenue to $11.2 billion and announced a $20 billion buyback. T-Mobile raised 2026 guidance after service revenue climbed 11%. U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq down 0.90% as tech shares slipped.
US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides as AI Selloff Hits Nvidia, Fed and Oil Risks Loom

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides as AI Selloff Hits Nvidia, Fed and Oil Risks Loom

The Nasdaq fell 1.44% by midday Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Dow, after a Wall Street Journal report said OpenAI missed internal targets. Nvidia, AMD, and Oracle dropped sharply as investors questioned AI spending. Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. The S&P 500 information technology sector lost 2.2%.
Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft Stock Today: Why MSFT Is Flat Before a Crucial Azure Earnings Test

Microsoft shares edged up 0.3% to $426.14 Tuesday as investors awaited fiscal third-quarter results due Wednesday. The company’s revised OpenAI deal allows OpenAI to serve customers on any cloud, ending Microsoft’s exclusive rights but keeping it as primary partner. Azure revenue is expected to rise about 40% for the quarter. Microsoft will receive a 20% cut of OpenAI revenue through 2030.
Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

Amazon Stock Today: Why AMZN Is Slipping Before a High-Stakes AI Earnings Test

Amazon shares slipped 0.4% to $260.11 Tuesday as investors awaited first-quarter results, due after Wednesday’s close alongside reports from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta. Analysts expect AWS revenue to rise nearly 26% to $36.8 billion, with total revenue seen at $177 billion. Wall Street is focused on whether AWS growth justifies Amazon’s heavy AI infrastructure spending.
Best AI Stocks to Buy Today: 6 Names Wall Street Is Watching Before Big Tech’s $600 Billion AI Test

Best AI Stocks to Buy Today: 6 Names Wall Street Is Watching Before Big Tech’s $600 Billion AI Test

Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon will report earnings Wednesday as investors focus on whether $600 billion in annual AI spending is driving revenue growth. Nvidia and Broadcom remain key chip suppliers, with Broadcom recently signing a long-term AI chip deal with Google. U.S. stock futures fell early Tuesday amid geopolitical concerns and scrutiny over Big Tech’s heavy AI outlays.
Best Stocks To Buy Today: 7 Names Wall Street Is Testing As Oil Shock Hits The AI Rally

Best Stocks To Buy Today: 7 Names Wall Street Is Testing As Oil Shock Hits The AI Rally

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell early Tuesday as the U.S.-Iran standoff kept oil prices high. Nvidia hit a record Monday, rising 4%, while investors awaited earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta, who are projected to spend $600 billion on AI this year. General Motors reported a 22% jump in Q1 core profit and raised its 2026 outlook. Hilton increased its full-year room revenue and earnings forecasts.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
Microsoft’s $357 Billion Question: Can Azure Prove AI Spending Is Paying Off?

Microsoft’s $357 Billion Question: Can Azure Prove AI Spending Is Paying Off?

Microsoft will report fiscal Q3 results Wednesday, with focus on Azure growth and AI spending after a $357 billion market value loss last quarter. A new Microsoft-OpenAI deal announced Monday makes Microsoft’s OpenAI license non-exclusive and changes revenue-sharing terms. Analysts expect revenue near $81.4 billion. Microsoft guided for Azure and other cloud services growth of 37% to 38%, down from 39% last quarter.
S&P 500’s April Rally Has One Big Catch as Big Tech Earnings Loom

S&P 500’s April Rally Has One Big Catch as Big Tech Earnings Loom

The S&P 500 slipped 0.17% to 7,153.03 late Monday morning as U.S. stocks retreated from record highs ahead of major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Brent crude rose 2.1% to $107.49 a barrel amid stalled U.S.-Iran talks and shipping disruptions. Nearly half the S&P 500’s market value is set to report earnings this week, including Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon.
VTI’s Tiny Drop Is Hiding a Bigger Test for U.S. Stocks

VTI’s Tiny Drop Is Hiding a Bigger Test for U.S. Stocks

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF edged up 12 cents to $352.17 after an early dip Monday, as investors weighed upcoming mega-cap tech earnings against oil-market risks tied to Iran. The fund remains up 0.59% over the past five days. Oil forecasts rose after Middle East supply concerns, with Goldman Sachs now seeing Brent at $90 a barrel in the fourth quarter. Peer equity ETFs traded mixed in early action.

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  • Analog Devices (ADI) Stock Valuation Assessment Amid Strong Price Gains
    May 13, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT. Analog Devices (ADI) stock has surged nearly 20% in the past 30 days and delivered an 87.95% total shareholder return over one year, drawing investor attention. The stock trades at $419.65, about 6.8% above its modeled fair value of $392.94, indicating potential overvaluation. Drivers include growth from robotics and automation expanding ADI's addressable market and boosting revenue. However, risks remain from increased competition in China and rising manufacturing and R&D costs that could pressure margins. Investors should weigh ADI's growth potential against these challenges when considering inclusion in portfolios.

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Palantir Stock Slides as Zelenskiy Meeting Puts War-AI Bet in Focus

Palantir Stock Slides as Zelenskiy Meeting Puts War-AI Bet in Focus

13 May 2026
Palantir shares fell 4.4% to $129.97 Wednesday as CEO Alex Karp met President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv to discuss expanding AI use in Ukraine’s war effort. Kyiv’s Brave1 Dataroom project, launched with Palantir, is training AI models to intercept Russian drones. Russia fired at least 800 drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, killing six. Palantir’s U.S. government and commercial revenue surged in the first quarter.
Why Grab Holdings Stock Is Back Under Pressure After a Big Q1 Beat

Why Grab Holdings Stock Is Back Under Pressure After a Big Q1 Beat

13 May 2026
Grab shares fell 1.1% to $3.60 in New York after first-quarter revenue beat estimates, rising 24% to $955 million. Profit jumped to $120 million from $10 million a year earlier. Investors weighed strong results against Indonesia’s new 8% ride-hailing commission cap. Grab kept its 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook unchanged.
SoFi Bought a Key IPO Access Tool. The Stock Is Still Telling a More Cautious Story

SoFi Bought a Key IPO Access Tool. The Stock Is Still Telling a More Cautious Story

13 May 2026
SoFi acquired PrimaryBid’s technology to expand IPO access for retail investors, confirmed by both companies. SoFi shares fell 2.9% to $15.44 after Truist cut its price target, citing concerns over loan and technology platforms. The acquisition follows a drop in technology-platform accounts and comes as SoFi reported strong first-quarter revenue and member growth. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Nebius Stock’s Pre-Market Bounce Puts the AI Factory Trade Back on Trial

Nebius Stock’s Pre-Market Bounce Puts the AI Factory Trade Back on Trial

13 May 2026
Nebius Group shares rose 3.53% to $185.42 in early extended trading after a 3.76% drop Tuesday, ahead of its Q1 earnings release. The company broke ground on a gigawatt-scale AI factory in Missouri and announced a technology deal with Clarifai’s founder and team. NBIS is up 32.79% in the past month and 454.18% over the past year. Investors are weighing rapid expansion against ongoing losses and heavy capital spending.
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