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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s big threats and Big Tech’s bigger wallets
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s big threats and Big Tech’s bigger wallets

Iran is back at the top of our headlines after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Tehran again. Source

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Investors still trust Google more than Meta when it comes to spending their money on AI
Technology

Investors still trust Google more than Meta when it comes to spending their money on AI

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet. Source: Alphabet Meta and Alphabet both beat expectations in their earnings reports on Wednesday, each recording their fastest growth in years. They also lifted their guidance for capital expenditures for the year, telling investors that they’re going to keep pouring money into artificial intelligence infrastructure. But despite their similarly upbeat […]

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Microsoft delivers a promising quarter but can’t shake the software fears
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Microsoft delivers a promising quarter but can’t shake the software fears

Microsoft on Wednesday reported better-than-expected quarterly results and issued a strong forecast for its all-important Azure cloud unit. But key debates hanging over the stock weren’t put to bed, resulting in a muted reaction in extended trading. Here’s a look at some of the key metrics in Microsoft’s fiscal 2026 third quarter versus the Wall […]

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Alphabet increases AI spending but gets rewarded for further proof that it’s paying off
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Alphabet increases AI spending but gets rewarded for further proof that it’s paying off

Alphabet reported a monster quarter, with revenue more than $2.5 billlion ahead of expectations and earnings nearly doubling the Street estimate. Revenue in the first quarter increased 22% year-over-year to $109.9 billion, well ahead of the $107.2 billion expected, according to LSEG data. Earnings per share surged 82% to $5.11, well ahead of the LSEG-compiled […]

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We’re raising our price target on Amazon after its all-around killer quarter
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We’re raising our price target on Amazon after its all-around killer quarter

Shares of Amazon rose after the tech giant reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, driven by a continued acceleration of growth in its Amazon Web Services unit. Revenue increased 17% year over year to $181.52 billion, beating the consensus analyst estimate of $177.3 billion, according to LSEG data. Earnings per share based on generally accepted accounting principles […]

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Jim Cramer reveals the secret to finding a winning tech stock in this market
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Jim Cramer reveals the secret to finding a winning tech stock in this market

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said the bar for technology stocks has shifted and simply beating earnings is no longer enough to sustain a rally. “When it comes to tech companies, it’s not enough just to beat and raise anymore,” said the “Mad Money” host. “You need a shortage, or else your stock’s not gonna get much […]

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta & more
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta & more

Check out the companies making headlines after the bell : Alphabet — Shares added almost 7% after the tech titan posted first-quarter revenue of $109.9 billion, beating the $107.2 billion analysts polled by LSEG had expected. Google cloud revenue surged 63% from a year earlier to $20.02 billion last quarter, while analysts had penciled in […]

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S&P 500 futures tick higher after ‘Mag 7’ titans Alphabet, Amazon report earnings: Live updates
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S&P 500 futures tick higher after ‘Mag 7’ titans Alphabet, Amazon report earnings: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during Pershing Square Capital Management LP’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York, US, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images S&PP 500 futures were near the flatline on Wednesday night, following the release of quarterly reports from […]

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Amazon’s cloud unit reports 28% sales growth, topping estimates
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Amazon’s cloud unit reports 28% sales growth, topping estimates

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman speaks at the AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas on Dec. 3, 2025. Noah Berger | AWS | Reuters Amazon Web Services recorded 28% revenue growth in the first quarter, beating analysts’ estimates, as the cloud infrastructure leader boosted its investment in Anthropic and prepared to work more closely […]

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Microsoft beats on top and bottom lines with 40% Azure growth
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Microsoft beats on top and bottom lines with 40% Azure growth

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during the Microsoft AI Tour event in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 25, 2026. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft shares slipped 3% on Wednesday after the software maker reported more robust fiscal third-quarter results than analysts had expected. Here’s how the company did in comparison with LSEG […]

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