Broadcom Inc., Applied Materials Inc., GlobalFoundries Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., and Synopsys, Inc. announced on Thursday that they have partnered with the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering to launch a $125 million Semiconductor Hub aimed at accelerating research and workforce...
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Shares of online community and discussion platform Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) fell 5.9% in the afternoon session after sentiment weakened following reports of a new competing app from Meta Platforms, significant insider selling, and a regulatory fine.
DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (NYSE:DV) is one of the cheap AI stocks to buy according to analysts. On May 18, DoubleVerify launched AI-powered pre-screen content controls on Meta’s Threads feed to enhance brand protection for advertisers. This capability allows brands to avoid content they deem unsuitable before impressions are transacted, building upon DV’s existing post-bid brand […]
Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) has reached the first settlement with a U.S. school district over claims that its social media products harmed student mental health, in a case with more than 1,200 similar lawsuits pending. The Texas Attorney General has filed a new lawsuit accusing Meta of misleading consumers about WhatsApp’s encryption and privacy protections. A European court has ruled that Meta must compensate publishers for news snippets used on its platforms and for training its AI...
Alphabet Inc. subsidiary Google unveiled its Android XR-powered AI glasses at the Google I/O 2026 conference, signaling a broader push into the fast-growing smart glasses market currently dominated by Meta Platforms Inc.. Google's AI Glasses Challenge Meta's Market Lead The...
Amazon, Nebius, and Microsoft all should have plenty of upside left in 2026.
The AI chip race has produced a handful of clear winners. Broadcom is one of them. But the question heading into its next earnings report is no longer about whether it is a top AI stock to own. The real debate now is: Can a company already pulling in billions from artificial intelligence keep ...
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Paul Tudor Jones doesn’t appear to be locked into one stock. That may be the real story. The billionaire investor’s Tudor Investment Corp. reported a massive first-quarter options book that includes big stakes connected to Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms ...
Mark Zuckerberg said what every mega-cap CEO is probably thinking but few will say on tape. In leaked audio from an April 30, 2026 Meta all-hands, the CEO told employees: “The AI models learn from watching really smart people do things. The average intelligence of the people who are at this company is significantly higher ... “We’re Studying You to Figure Out How to Make This All More Effective” — Zuckerberg’s Leaked Comment Sparks Job Loss Fears
The economic gap between the U.S. and the U.K. has been widening for more than a decade. As a result, a new study has found that the U.K.'s GDP per capita is now lower than every single U.S. state.
A 30-year-old software engineer at Meta (NASDAQ:META), earning a $200,000 base plus refreshing stock grants, asked a question that gets posted in some form on r/financialindependence every week: how do I shovel more into a Roth when I am already over the income limit for direct Roth IRA contributions and my 401(k) deferral is maxed? ... The 401(k) Mega Backdoor Roth Strategy a Tech Worker Used to Build $750,000 of Roth Wealth in Six Years
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the best communication stocks to invest in. Reuters reported on May 12 that Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that called for it to compensate publishers for the use of their news article snippets, with Europe’s top court deciding in favor of the […]
Researchers warn America’s rapidly expanding data center industry could drive electricity prices up 57% in some regions by 2030.
Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) is joining Meta, Broadcom, GlobalFoundries, and Synopsys to fund a new US$125 million semiconductor research hub at UCLA. The hub is focused on next generation chip and AI technologies and is intended to support a more resilient U.S. semiconductor supply chain. This multi company partnership positions Applied Materials at the center of collaborative research across equipment, design, foundry, and end user segments. For you as an investor, this move...
AMD's Data Center franchise is delivering real results, but at roughly 78 times forward earnings the market has already credited every good outcome the bull case requires.
While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
Meta has launched a new discussion platform called Forum, directly targeting Reddit style community conversations. The app is positioned as a standalone product focused on forum based groups and topic threads, similar to Reddit’s core model. This move introduces fresh competitive pressure on Reddit’s communities and user engagement at a time when investors are closely tracking NYSE:RDDT. For investors watching NYSE:RDDT, Meta’s Forum launch arrives as Reddit trades around $141.67, with the...
Looking back on social networking stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Meta (NASDAQ:META) and its peers.
Vistra (NYSE:VST) has secured new multi decade power agreements with large technology companies, including Meta Platforms and Amazon Web Services. These contracts position Vistra as a key energy supplier for the current surge in AI focused data center construction. The deals are tied to nuclear and other dispatchable generation assets that can provide consistent power to hyperscale data centers. For readers following the buildout of AI infrastructure, Vistra sits at the intersection of...
Meta launches ‘Forum,’ a discussion app that positions itself as a direct rival to Reddit.
On May 20, 2026, Snap Inc. expanded its board of directors to thirteen members by appointing Luke Wood, former Beats by Dr. Dre President and Apple Vice President, who also leads Violet St Holdings and sits on Fender Musical Instruments’ board. By bringing in a director with deep consumer electronics, music, and brand-building experience, Snap is signaling a focus on strengthening leadership around product, partnerships, and monetization opportunities. We’ll now examine how Luke Wood’s...
Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) is one of the best low priced growth stocks to invest in now. On May 13, Instacart expanded its self-serve Ads Manager to retail partners, following a milestone year generating over $1 billion in advertising and other revenue in 2025. The platform extends high-intent reach, optimization, and closed-loop measurement infrastructure to retailers. […]
Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U) is one of the best low priced growth stocks to invest in now. On April 8, Unity and Meta announced an extension of their multi-year platform support and enterprise agreement, deepening their long-standing virtual reality partnership. Under this renewed deal, Unity will continue providing core game engine support for Meta’s VR […]
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CNBC’s Dominic Chu opened Friday’s market coverage by noting that “the stocks are looking like they may open higher today, rounding out what could be the eighth straight winning week for the S&P 500.” That kind of streak does not happen by accident, and inside the Trump bull market it has become the defining rhythm: ... Dominic Chu: The Trump Bull Market’s AI Rally Is Powering the S&P 500 Toward an 8th Straight Winning Week
When you see huge tech companies like Meta and Intuit lay off thousands of people making top-tier salaries, it makes many Americans worry about their own jobs. Even if you're making a good living and have discretionary income, it's reasonable to think that maybe you should cut back a little, or ...
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) unit Google's new AI ad tools should help reduce concerns about competition f