Meta Platforms is significantly increasing its capital expenditure forecast to between $125 billion and $145 billion by 2026, doubling down on AI infrastructure investments despite planned layoffs. The Facebook-parent’s user base continues to grow, with daily active people reaching 3.56 billion.Read More

Amazon Web Services (AWS) surpassed Wall Street’s cloud revenue expectations, driven by increased enterprise spending on AI adoption. Despite strong cloud performance and significant AI partnerships, the company’s stock dipped after projecting current-quarter operating income below estimates. Amazon is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, aiming to monetize these expenditures in the coming years.Read More

Alphabet’s cloud unit revenue surged 63% to $20 billion, exceeding estimates and driven by strong enterprise spending on AI infrastructure. The company’s overall revenue also beat expectations, with its cloud backlog nearly doubling. This performance highlights Alphabet’s significant gains in the competitive AI market, bolstered by its Gemini models and a key partnership with Apple.Read More

Microsoft’s cloud revenue saw a jump in the March quarter. Spending on infrastructure was lower than anticipated. This performance aims to reassure investors about the company’s significant artificial intelligence investments. Microsoft is expanding its AI offerings, including partnerships, to maintain its competitive edge in the cloud market. This comes as major tech firms invest heavily...Read More

Wall Street saw mixed trading as investors weighed rising crude prices, the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady amid a divided vote, and upcoming earnings from tech giants. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled oil price spikes, raising inflation concerns. Investors also anticipated earnings reports from Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft.Read More

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the critical need for the Fed to operate free from political influence to effectively serve the American people. He congratulated his likely successor, Kevin Warsh, on advancing through the Senate Banking Committee.Read More

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the third time, citing global risks like rising energy prices and supply disruptions. Policymakers are balancing inflation concerns with the potential impact of aggressive hikes on economic growth. This pause offers near-term stability for Indian markets, though elevated crude oil prices remain a significant worry.Read More

Emcure Pharmaceuticals saw a significant block deal where BC Investments IV Limited sold 18 lakh shares for Rs 289 crore to Norges Bank. The pharma company, which manufactures APIs and formulations, has shown strong performance with a 67% return in the past 12 months and a 50% YoY growth in net profit.Read More

Indian stock markets saw a strong upward trend on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both closed higher, driven by gains in auto, FMCG, and IT sectors. Analysts observed mixed signals with key support and resistance levels identified. US and European markets traded with mixed results ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.Read More

Mining giant Vedanta is set to file for listing approval of its demerged companies next week. Shares of these new entities are anticipated to begin trading by mid-June. This strategic move will create five independent, sector-specific businesses. Each company will pursue its own growth path and attract investors.Read More