LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$MSFT—The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose inform...
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$MSFT—The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Microsoft reported its financial results for Q2 2026 on January 28, 2026. Although many of the Company’s metrics were positive, Seeking Alpha reported on January 29, 2026, that Microsoft shares plunged almost 10% due to capacity restraints related to AI. According to the article, “’Approximately 45% of our commercial RPO balance is from OpenAI,’ said Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood during Wednesday’s earnings call. ‘The significant remaining balance grew 28% and reflects ongoing broad customer demand across the portfolio.’” If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate. We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm’s website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected]. The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics. Contacts The Schall Law Firm Brian Schall, Esq. 310-301-3335 [email protected] www.schallfirm.com
The tech company is coming off a strong quarter, as demand remains robust. One of the biggest players in the artificial intelligence (AI) market that's benefiting from strong demand for semiconductor chips is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 0.80%). The company is the go-to manufacturer for chips, and when there's an influx of demand, its sales take off. Business has been booming for Taiwan...
The tech company is coming off a strong quarter, as demand remains robust. One of the biggest players in the artificial intelligence (AI) market that's benefiting from strong demand for semiconductor chips is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 0.80%). The company is the go-to manufacturer for chips, and when there's an influx of demand, its sales take off. Business has been booming for Taiwan Semiconductor, which is evident in the company's recent quarterly results. The stock has been a hot buy and a top option for AI investors looking to profit from the growth related to next-gen technologies. Recently, however, it hit a new all-time high, and it has now risen by 50% in just the past 12 months; is it too late to invest in the tech company? Taiwan Semiconductor's bottom line rose by 35% last quarter When it comes to contract chip manufacturing, Taiwan Semiconductor is hard to beat due to its lean operations. While its revenue growth rate of 21% may not have looked particularly impressive in its most recent quarter (which ended on Dec. 31, 2025), what stood out was its profit growth -- net income rose by a remarkable 35%. This is also now the eighth straight period in which the company's bottom line has increased on a year-over-year basis. Taiwan Semiconductor's strong and growing profit margins make it a promising business to invest in for the long haul, as rising earnings can make the stock seem less expensive over time. The stock's market cap may be rising, but its valuation remains attractive At around $1.7 trillion in market cap, Taiwan Semiconductor is among the most valuable companies in the world. But it's always important to take that into context and consider its overall earnings. And using the price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple can be a helpful way to gauge just that. Taiwan Semiconductor's forward P/E, which is based on analyst estimates for how the business will do in the year ahead, is around 26. That's a bit higher than the forward P/E of 22 that th...
Donny DBM/iStock via Getty Images The Long Only strategy was roughly flat during the fourth quarter bringing our 2025 returns to 9.6%. While this is a respectable number on an absolute basis, it lagged the broader market. The elevated returns for the S&P this past year were largely concentrated amongst the largest companies who happen to have meaningful exposure to the AI trade. This dynamic is de...
Donny DBM/iStock via Getty Images The Long Only strategy was roughly flat during the fourth quarter bringing our 2025 returns to 9.6%. While this is a respectable number on an absolute basis, it lagged the broader market. The elevated returns for the S&P this past year were largely concentrated amongst the largest companies who happen to have meaningful exposure to the AI trade. This dynamic is demonstrated by the fact that the S&P 500, a dollar weighted index, generated a 17.7% return for the year while an equal weighted index (each company in the S&P 500 is given the same allocation) returned 11.2%. Since launching the strategy, I have had a positive mental tilt towards technology; our AI exposure currently sits at about 22% of the portfolio, split amongst GOOG, MSFT, and AMZN. This feels large to me. But when you realize that the Magnificent Seven 1 currently account for 34% of the S&P it means that I am overweight AI relative to the market as a whole. Merion RoadSmall Cap Fund IWM(Russell 2000) Barclay HedgeFund Index MRCM LongOnly Large Cap SPY(S&P 500) AnnualizedSince Inception 15.9% 9.7% 6.6% AnnualizedSince Inception 14.0% 14.0% Q4 2025 8.5% 2.1% 1.6% Q4 2025 (0.0%) 2.7% 2025 9.2% 12.7% 12.4% 2025 9.6% 17.7% 2024 17.4% 11.4% 9.4% 2024 32.4% 24.9% 2023 11.5% 16.4% 9.3% 2023 38.7% 25.7% 2022 (16.9%) (20.4%) (8.5%) 2022 (34.9%) (18.2%) 2021 42.5% 14.5% 10.0% 2021 20.4% 28.7% 2020 29.5% 20.0% 11.0% 2020 54.3% 18.3% 2019 17.9% 25.4% 10.6% 2019 25.2% 31.2% 2018 15.7% (11.1%) (5.2%) 2018 (6.0%) (4.6%) 2017 35.7% 14.6% 10.3% Dec 18 - Dec 31 0.1% (0.5%) 2016 (Jul-Dec) 1.3% 18.7% 5.4% Click to enlarge Note: All returns are net of management and performance fees. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns for the Merion Road Small Cap Fund for the period prior to fund launch (01/13/22) reflect a basket of SMAs. Click to enlarge I feel comfortable where we are at. I do not closet benchmark the index and I do not manage the portfolio to monthly or year...
The tech company is coming off a strong quarter, as demand remains robust. One of the biggest players in the artificial intelligence (AI) market that's benefiting from strong demand for semiconductor chips is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 0.86%). The company is the go-to manufacturer for chips, and when there's an influx of demand, its sales take off. Business has been booming for Taiwan...
The tech company is coming off a strong quarter, as demand remains robust. One of the biggest players in the artificial intelligence (AI) market that's benefiting from strong demand for semiconductor chips is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM 0.86%). The company is the go-to manufacturer for chips, and when there's an influx of demand, its sales take off. Business has been booming for Taiwan Semiconductor, which is evident in the company's recent quarterly results. The stock has been a hot buy and a top option for AI investors looking to profit from the growth related to next-gen technologies. Recently, however, it hit a new all-time high, and it has now risen by 50% in just the past 12 months; is it too late to invest in the tech company? Taiwan Semiconductor's bottom line rose by 35% last quarter When it comes to contract chip manufacturing, Taiwan Semiconductor is hard to beat due to its lean operations. While its revenue growth rate of 21% may not have looked particularly impressive in its most recent quarter (which ended on Dec. 31, 2025), what stood out was its profit growth -- net income rose by a remarkable 35%. This is also now the eighth straight period in which the company's bottom line has increased on a year-over-year basis. Taiwan Semiconductor's strong and growing profit margins make it a promising business to invest in for the long haul, as rising earnings can make the stock seem less expensive over time. The stock's market cap may be rising, but its valuation remains attractive At around $1.7 trillion in market cap, Taiwan Semiconductor is among the most valuable companies in the world. But it's always important to take that into context and consider its overall earnings. And using the price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple can be a helpful way to gauge just that. Taiwan Semiconductor's forward P/E, which is based on analyst estimates for how the business will do in the year ahead, is around 26. That's a bit higher than the forward P/E of 22 that th...
中共中央政治局召開會議 中共總書記習近平主持 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】中共中央政治局召開會議,中共總書記習近平主持。 會議對全國人大常委會、國務院、全國政協、最高人民法院、最高人民檢察院等5...
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jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction & Financials Monster Beverage Corporation ( MNST ) has been performing very well over the past years, despite the relatively weak consumer environment in their core markets, but I don’t see much value in the current price, as the company appears to be trading at what I’d call a fair value, offering little room for error despite the rising...
jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction & Financials Monster Beverage Corporation ( MNST ) has been performing very well over the past years, despite the relatively weak consumer environment in their core markets, but I don’t see much value in the current price, as the company appears to be trading at what I’d call a fair value, offering little room for error despite the rising competition and other macro threats. Monster Beverage Corporation IR Monster reported an overall strong Q3 report and 9M’25, beating the market’s EPS and revenue expectations, with the latter growing by 17% YoY. Meanwhile, the free cash flow also grew significantly during the 9M period, reaching $1.61 billion in 9M'25 compared to $1.29 billion in 9M'24, for an outstanding ~24.8% increase - all while the general consumer environment continued to show weakness. Annualized, that’s about $2.15 billion in free cash flow in 2025 (compared to $1.66 billion in 2024, $1.5 billion in 2023, and $698.97 million in 2022 based on their 2024 Annual Report ), placing them at a P/FCF ratio of around 37, which is certainly not amazing, but we have to take into account their quality and growth potential. Monster Beverage Corporation IR Financially, based on MNST’s latest report , we continue to see an excellent, “financial fortress” position, with the $2.29 billion in cash and equivalents alone covering the company’s total liabilities, while the long-term debt reached zero. Combined with their strong valuation, this can offer significant flexibility to continue developing and take advantage of potential opportunities, which is certainly a green flag in this environment. MNST is expected to report their Q4 earnings on February 26, with expectations of $0.49 in Normalized EPS and $2.04 billion in revenue. I expect this to come with a bit more volatility than usual, as the company is likely to present or at least hint at a 2026 guidance, while also potentially providing new insights into the cu...
Bitcoin slumped to fresh two-month lows in early Asia trade as sentiment continues to sour around the largest cryptocurrency and investors pull money out of exchange-traded funds for the token. Bitcoin fell as much as 3.9% to $81,102 Friday in Singapore, its weakest since Nov. 21, extending a rout that gathered pace overnight. It is now down more than 34% from an all-time high reached on Oct. 6. T...
Bitcoin slumped to fresh two-month lows in early Asia trade as sentiment continues to sour around the largest cryptocurrency and investors pull money out of exchange-traded funds for the token. Bitcoin fell as much as 3.9% to $81,102 Friday in Singapore, its weakest since Nov. 21, extending a rout that gathered pace overnight. It is now down more than 34% from an all-time high reached on Oct. 6. The 12 US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded three consecutive months of net redemptions which, if the trend holds through the end of January, will mark the longest sustained run of outflows since these vehicles launched in 2024. Some $4.8 billion has been drained from the products over that period, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Bitcoin’s malaise contrasts with the recent surge in gold and other precious metals, as investors seeking refuge from geopolitical uncertainty shun cryptocurrencies in favor of traditional safe-haven assets. That’s raising doubts over claims the token functions as a kind of “digital gold.” “Suddenly, cryptocurrencies no longer appear to be an alternative to fiat money and a hedge against the not-so-responsible financial policies of major countries,” said Alex Kuptsikevich , chief market analyst at FxPro. Fund flows underscore the shift. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust , the largest Bitcoin ETF, and one of the most successful fund launches ever, has fallen behind BlackRock’s Gold ETF in total assets. One way to assess whether Bitcoin is fulfilling its potential as digital gold is to measure its value in the precious metal itself. On that metric it is failing, slumping some 60% in gold terms from a late 2024 peak. For some traders, the latest slide points to more pain for Bitcoin, with the potential for a break below $80,000 if bearish sentiment persists into the weekend. “I wouldn’t be shocked to see BTC trade in the $70,000 range soon,” said Adam McCarthy, a research analyst at Kaiko. If it falls below $80,000 today “it could continu...
Spending on artificial intelligence is projected to grow by more than 30% in both 2026 and 2027. It's been a bit of a lackluster start to 2026 for chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA +0.52%). As of Jan. 26, its shares were flat to start the year, while the S&P 500 is up around 1.6%. This is unusual territory for a tech stock that's usually leading the rally. Investors have been pivoting to other stocks, likely...
Spending on artificial intelligence is projected to grow by more than 30% in both 2026 and 2027. It's been a bit of a lackluster start to 2026 for chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA +0.52%). As of Jan. 26, its shares were flat to start the year, while the S&P 500 is up around 1.6%. This is unusual territory for a tech stock that's usually leading the rally. Investors have been pivoting to other stocks, likely out of concern that Nvidia may have gotten too expensive. At $4.5 trillion in market cap, it's easily the most valuable stock on the market right now. Whether you think Nvidia remains a good buy may ultimately hinge on how much more growth you expect from the business in the years ahead. If a recent forecast is true, then the AI stock could still be a relatively cheap buy right now. There's still plenty of AI spending expected in the near future You may have heard that AI projects aren't paying off for many companies, and that there are concerns that tech companies are spending too aggressively. While that is true, that doesn't mean spending is due to slow anytime soon. It's still the early innings of AI development, and many projects will inevitably fail, but many new ones will also begin. As companies become more familiar with and comfortable using AI, there's the possibility for more of these projects to start paying off. According to a recent report from research firm Gartner, AI spending is expected to top $2.5 trillion this year, which is an increase of 44% from a year ago. In 2027, that number is projected to rise to $3.3 trillion, representing a further increase of around 32%. This comes amid a "trough of disillusionment" as many companies are thinking twice about AI investments. If this is how strong the growth is when people are questioning AI investments, that's a great sign of the long-term potential growth opportunities ahead for Nvidia and other companies involved with AI development. Expand NASDAQ : NVDA Nvidia Today's Change ( 0.52 %) $ 0.99 Current Price $...
Key Points Nvidia's stock has been sluggish to start 2026, as investors may be thinking twice about its valuation. Spending on artificial intelligence is expected to remain strong in the near future. Nvidia's business remains in incredible shape, with its most recent growth rate being above 60%. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › It's been a bit of a lackluster start to 2026 for chipmaker Nvid...
Key Points Nvidia's stock has been sluggish to start 2026, as investors may be thinking twice about its valuation. Spending on artificial intelligence is expected to remain strong in the near future. Nvidia's business remains in incredible shape, with its most recent growth rate being above 60%. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › It's been a bit of a lackluster start to 2026 for chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). As of Jan. 26, its shares were flat to start the year, while the S&P 500 is up around 1.6%. This is unusual territory for a tech stock that's usually leading the rally. Investors have been pivoting to other stocks, likely out of concern that Nvidia may have gotten too expensive. At $4.5 trillion in market cap, it's easily the most valuable stock on the market right now. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Whether you think Nvidia remains a good buy may ultimately hinge on how much more growth you expect from the business in the years ahead. If a recent forecast is true, then the AI stock could still be a relatively cheap buy right now. There's still plenty of AI spending expected in the near future You may have heard that AI projects aren't paying off for many companies, and that there are concerns that tech companies are spending too aggressively. While that is true, that doesn't mean spending is due to slow anytime soon. It's still the early innings of AI development, and many projects will inevitably fail, but many new ones will also begin. As companies become more familiar with and comfortable using AI, there's the possibility for more of these projects to start paying off. According to a recent report from research firm Gartner, AI spending is expected to top $2.5 trillion this year, which is an increase of 44% from a year ago. In 2027, that number is projected to rise to $3.3 trillion, representing a further increase ...