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NASDAQ:MSFT 1 October 2025 - 13 October 2025

Vanguard’s VTI ETF Surges on Tariff News – Experts See 15% Upside

Vanguard’s VTI ETF Surges on Tariff News – Experts See 15% Upside

Vanguard’s Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) is up about 15–16% year-to-date and trading near $325 as of Oct. 13, 2025. VTI saw $1.03 billion in inflows in early October, while $1.02 billion flowed out of Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO). VTI tumbled 2.7% after Trump’s tariff announcement on Oct. 10 but rebounded the next day. The ETF now exceeds $2 trillion in assets, the first ETF to reach that milestone.
13 October 2025
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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
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Retailers Quit Selling Xbox?! Target & Walmart Rumored to Ditch Xbox Stock

Retailers Quit Selling Xbox?! Target & Walmart Rumored to Ditch Xbox Stock

Target and Walmart employees report Xbox consoles and games are being removed from store shelves, leaving only PlayStation and Nintendo products. Costco confirmed it no longer carries Xbox consoles, citing a business decision. Microsoft says it still supports physical games, but retailers report plunging Xbox sales. Both Target and Walmart declined to comment on the changes.
13 October 2025
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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
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Investors Flee S&P 500 ETF for Total Market: Vanguard’s VTI Soars as VOO Sees Outflows

Investors Flee S&P 500 ETF for Total Market: Vanguard’s VTI Soars as VOO Sees Outflows

Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) saw $1.02 billion in net outflows last week, while its Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) gained $1.03 billion in inflows. Both funds rose less than 1% for the week and are up about 15% year-to-date. VTI has surpassed $2 trillion in assets, the first ETF to do so. Investors are shifting toward broader, lower-cost funds as major U.S. indexes reach record highs.
10 October 2025
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Massive Moves: Record Deals, FDA Wins & Crypto Mania Propel Top Stock Gainers (Sep 29, 2025)

Record Rally Stalls as Fed Cut Bets Soar and Earnings Loom

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit record highs this week before retreating Thursday; U.S. stock futures edged up 0.1% early Friday. Fed funds futures now price in a 95% chance of a rate cut in October. Some economic data releases are delayed by the ongoing federal shutdown. Major banks and tech firms begin reporting Q3 earnings next week.
10 October 2025
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Quantum in Orbit, 100K-Qubit Ambitions & More – Quantum Computing Roundup (July 30–31, 2025)

Quantum Computing Stocks Set to Soar: 2025’s Next Tech Investment Boom

Shares of IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave soared in 2025, with IonQ up several hundred percent, Rigetti over 160%, and D-Wave nearly 280% year-to-date. Major tech firms expanded quantum R&D, while IonQ, D-Wave, and Rigetti announced breakthroughs and new contracts. Global quantum funding rose to $680 million, but analysts warn profitability remains years away.
5 October 2025
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AI Browser Wars: Perplexity Comet vs Google Chrome in the Race for the Web’s Future

AI Browser Wars: Perplexity Comet vs Google Chrome in the Race for the Web’s Future

Perplexity’s Comet browser launched in July 2025, drawing millions to its waitlist before opening to all in October. Comet’s AI assistant can autonomously browse, answer questions, and perform online tasks via natural language. Google Chrome, still holding about 70% market share, is adding generative AI features and Gemini integration but limits autonomy. Rivals including Edge, Brave, and Opera have also rolled out AI assistants in their browsers.
5 October 2025
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AI Browser Showdown: Perplexity Comet vs. Microsoft Edge in 2025

AI Browser Showdown: Perplexity Comet vs. Microsoft Edge in 2025

Perplexity’s Comet and Microsoft Edge now embed AI assistants directly in the browser, enabling page summaries, task automation, and email drafting. Comet acts as an autonomous agent that can complete multi-step tasks, while Edge’s Copilot offers guided help from a sidebar. Both run on Chromium and support Chrome extensions. Edge requires users to opt in for AI features, while Comet can associate browsing data with user accounts by default.
5 October 2025
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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
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AI Models Are Scheming – Inside OpenAI’s Plan to Stop Deceptive AI Behavior

How to Invest in OpenAI in 2025: All the Ways to Own a Stake in ChatGPT’s Creator

A secondary share sale in October 2025 valued OpenAI at $500 billion, making it the world’s most valuable startup. OpenAI remains private, with no public stock available. Microsoft, SoftBank, and NVIDIA hold major stakes, offering indirect exposure through their shares. The ARK Venture Fund also gives retail investors partial access to OpenAI’s growth.
3 October 2025
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Nebius (NBIS) Stock Rockets on $17B Microsoft AI Deal – Explosive Growth & Outlook Revealed

Biotech Boom: NBIS Surges After Microsoft‑NeoCloud AI Deal – Is a New Bull Market Ahead?

The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index closed at 5,007.41 on Oct. 2, up 2.61%, its highest in over a year. The index traded between 4,911.94 and 5,039.83 and has ranged from 3,568.35 to 5,039.83 over the past 52 weeks. Biotech stocks have been volatile amid U.S. drug-pricing reform uncertainty, but recent AI deals and low valuations have drawn buyers.
2 October 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Update & Insight Report – 2 Oct 2025

Microsoft’s Big AI Gamble: Nadella Hands Over Commercial Reins to Focus on Datacenters and AI — What It Means for Customers, Partners and Competitors

Judson Althoff has been promoted to CEO of Microsoft’s commercial business, now overseeing sales, marketing, and operations, which generate about 75% of company revenue. Satya Nadella will shift focus to AI infrastructure and research, stepping back from daily commercial management. Microsoft also launched a unified marketplace for cloud and AI apps this week.
2 October 2025
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PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: The Ultimate Next‑Gen Console Showdown – Specs, Games & Surprises Revealed

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro launches at $699 with a GPU 45% faster than the base PS5, 2TB storage, and new AI-upscaling for sharper 4K. Microsoft’s $499 Xbox Series X remains its flagship, with no Pro upgrade planned and a focus on Game Pass and a possible design refresh. PS5 Pro targets 4K at up to 120 FPS, while Xbox Series X already delivers 4K 60 FPS in many titles.
2 October 2025
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Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Update & Insight Report – 2 Oct 2025

Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Update & Insight Report – 2 Oct 2025

Microsoft traded near US$519 per share on Oct. 2, 2025, with a market cap above US$3.86 trillion. The company announced a major commercial business restructure, appointing Judson Althoff as chief executive of the unit. Microsoft also launched Microsoft 365 Premium, a $19.99 monthly subscription bundling the Copilot AI assistant. The stock’s 52-week range was $344.79–$555.45.
2 October 2025
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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
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Xbox Game Pass Just Changed Everything: 50% Price Hike, New Plans, and 75+ Day-One Games

Xbox Game Pass Just Changed Everything: 50% Price Hike, New Plans, and 75+ Day-One Games

Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $29.99/month, a 50% increase, and rebranded Core and Standard as Essential ($9.99) and Premium ($14.99). All tiers now include expanded game libraries and cloud access. Ultimate adds Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics, and up to $100 in store credit yearly. Over 45 new games, including Hogwarts Legacy, launched on Game Pass today.
1 October 2025
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Microsoft’s Multi‑Agent AI Gambit: How MAI Stacks Up vs OpenAI and DeepMind

Microsoft Stock in 2025: Is $625 Next? The AI, Windows & Security Catalysts You Can’t Ignore

Microsoft began rolling out Windows 11 version 25H2 and launched a Security Store on Oct. 1. The company trades near $518 with a TTM P/E of 37.7 and reported FY25 revenue of $281.7 billion, up 15%. Management guided for ~$30 billion in quarterly capex to meet AI demand. The board raised the quarterly dividend 10% to $0.91, payable Dec. 11.
1 October 2025
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