NetApp ( NTAP ) has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud with a four-year agreement to deploy storage solutions in Google Distributed Cloud, or GDC. GDC is Google's sovereign cloud platform delivered by World Wide Technology. "By embedding NetApp's secure-by-design storage systems into Google Distributed Cloud, we're enabling customers to build Intelligent Data Infrastructure that provides...
NetApp ( NTAP ) has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud with a four-year agreement to deploy storage solutions in Google Distributed Cloud, or GDC. GDC is Google's sovereign cloud platform delivered by World Wide Technology. "By embedding NetApp's secure-by-design storage systems into Google Distributed Cloud, we're enabling customers to build Intelligent Data Infrastructure that provides the foundation to support accredited, enterprise‑grade AI directly within sovereign and air‑gapped environments," said NetApp President Cesar Cernuda. "Now, public sector customers can modernize operations, accelerate insight, and innovate responsibly without compromising security, compliance, or national sovereignty." "Google Distributed Cloud was designed for exactly these environments, enabling customers to bring modern cloud services and advanced AI capabilities into sovereign, air‑gapped, and disconnected settings," said Muninder Sambi, vice president of product management and supply chain at Google Cloud. "By working with NetApp, we are helping government and regulated enterprises innovate where their data resides—supporting mission‑critical workloads with the highest levels of security, compliance, and operational integrity, without slowing the pace of transformation." Google has expanded its AI offerings on GDC over the last year, including Gemini's advanced reasoning and generation models. More on NetApp and Alphabet Alphabet: A Powerful Earnings Beat Likely Coming Again (Earnings Preview) Alphabet: AI-Powered Google Finance Is A Masterstroke Alphabet Stock Defies AI's Gravity EU regulator proposes measures for Google to share search engine data with third parties Google's SpaceX stake could deliver $100 billion payday post-IPO -- report
Marvell (MRVL) stock is up over 70% in two months. The P/E multiple hit 44x at its peak. On trailing earnings, the stock looks expensive. On forward earnings, the picture changes materially.
Marvell (MRVL) stock is up over 70% in two months. The P/E multiple hit 44x at its peak. On trailing earnings, the stock looks expensive. On forward earnings, the picture changes materially.
Stocks climbed again Thursday morning on a combination of optimism that the US and Iran want to extend a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and on signs of improvement in the labor market. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.1%, after the benchmark closed at a record Wednesday. The energy and real estate sectors led gains Thursday. The Nasdaq 100 , which posted its own record Wednesday, opened flat and ...
Stocks climbed again Thursday morning on a combination of optimism that the US and Iran want to extend a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and on signs of improvement in the labor market. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.1%, after the benchmark closed at a record Wednesday. The energy and real estate sectors led gains Thursday. The Nasdaq 100 , which posted its own record Wednesday, opened flat and is on the brink of its longest winning streak since 2017. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%. “The US has never lost their exceptionalism,” said Jenny Johnson , CEO of Franklin Templeton, in a Bloomberg TV interview Thursday morning, referring to indexes returning to record highs. The US and Iran are considering an extension to their ceasefire agreement that is set to end next week. Ed Yardeni said April’s stock market rebound is partially driven by investors fear of missing out on peace. “Financial markets are in an ebullient mood as investors bet the US and Iran will reach a peace deal in the coming weeks, allowing the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and relieving the supply shock battering global commodity flows,” said Karl Schamotta , chief market strategist at Corpay. A busy week in financial sector earnings continues to produce mixed results. Bank of New York Mellon Corp.’s shares rose as net interest income beat Wall Street estimates and the board authorized a new $10-billion share buyback plan. Charles Schwab Corp . shares slipped on a revenue miss even as total new assets solidly beat analyst expectations as retail investors put more money into the market. Markets have also been buoyed by cooler-than-expected producer and import prices this week and received another boost from initial jobless claims dropped for the week ending April 11, and were below economist forecasts. “The S&P 500’s sharp rally off the late-March lows has been nothing short of impressive, but has the index moved too far, too fast?” Sevens Report founder Tom Essaye wrote Thursday, n...
A former lawmaker and doctor who was previously imprisoned for conspiracy to commit subversion has been struck off Hong Kong’s register of medical practitioners, becoming the first national security-related disciplinary case to involve the profession. In a ruling handed down on Thursday, the Medical Council ordered that specialist urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki, 64, be removed indefinitely from the Gener...
A former lawmaker and doctor who was previously imprisoned for conspiracy to commit subversion has been struck off Hong Kong’s register of medical practitioners, becoming the first national security-related disciplinary case to involve the profession. In a ruling handed down on Thursday, the Medical Council ordered that specialist urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki, 64, be removed indefinitely from the General Register, which took immediate effect upon publication in the government gazette. Kwok, once a...
OpenAI is taking early steps to turn ChatGPT into a serious ad platform, according to a report by The Information. The company is now exploring new ways to price and deliver ads, as it looks to attract more marketing budgets and compete with Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META). So far, ChatGPT ads have been limited and mostly experimental. However, that may soon change. Shift Toward Clicks ...
OpenAI is taking early steps to turn ChatGPT into a serious ad platform, according to a report by The Information. The company is now exploring new ways to price and deliver ads, as it looks to attract more marketing budgets and compete with Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META). So far, ChatGPT ads have been limited and mostly experimental. However, that may soon change. Shift Toward Clicks and Conversions According to the report, OpenAI plans to introduce pricing based on clicks, not just
The former lieutenant governor of Virginia, Justin Fairfax , killed himself and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, at their home just after midnight on Thursday, according to the police. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis described it as a murder-suicide, adding it was an ongoing domestic-related dispute surrounding a “messy divorce.” Fairfax, a Democrat, served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 202...
The former lieutenant governor of Virginia, Justin Fairfax , killed himself and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, at their home just after midnight on Thursday, according to the police. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis described it as a murder-suicide, adding it was an ongoing domestic-related dispute surrounding a “messy divorce.” Fairfax, a Democrat, served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022. He was just the second Black politician elected statewide in Virginia and had a rising national profile until he faced calls to resign from his own party in 2019 after allegations of sexual assault were made against him, which he denied. Davis said the family’s two children — teenagers — were in the house when the incident occurred. He said it seems from the scene that Fairfax shot his wife in the home’s basement and then ran upstairs to the primary bedroom, where he shot himself.
adamdodd American Express ( AXP ) agreed to acquire Hypercard, known as Hyper, to add to its AI expertise and expense management capabilities, the company said Thursday. Financial terms of the transaction weren't disclosed. The acquisition will help American Express ( AXP ) continue building agentic tools and AI-powered solutions for automating business processes and simplifying operations. In 202...
adamdodd American Express ( AXP ) agreed to acquire Hypercard, known as Hyper, to add to its AI expertise and expense management capabilities, the company said Thursday. Financial terms of the transaction weren't disclosed. The acquisition will help American Express ( AXP ) continue building agentic tools and AI-powered solutions for automating business processes and simplifying operations. In 2024, the two companies p artnered on the Hypercard Rewards American Express card with embedded AI-powered expense agents leveraging the Agile Partner Platform. American Express ( AXP ) rose 0.3% in early Thursday trading. Last month, AmEx Chairman and CEO Stephen Squeri said the company's combination of membership and closed-loop model makes it well suited to leverage AI in the next phase of commerce. More on American Express American Express: Fairly Valued Despite Spending Pressures (Upgrade) American Express Is An Attractive Dip Buy As Growth Continues American Express Outlook Remains Positive Despite Recent Volatility American Express offers customers protection from agentic purchase errors
An investment of $1,000 in shares of Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) made a year ago now would be worth more than $5,500. The stock's phenomenal surge during this period can be justified by the company's impressive revenue pipeline, which points toward a significant acceleration in its growth over the long run. Applied Digital stock, however, has been under pressure this year. It is down by 27% fro...
An investment of $1,000 in shares of Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) made a year ago now would be worth more than $5,500. The stock's phenomenal surge during this period can be justified by the company's impressive revenue pipeline, which points toward a significant acceleration in its growth over the long run. Applied Digital stock, however, has been under pressure this year. It is down by 27% from the 52-week high it reached on Jan. 28. Moreover, the company's latest results failed to boost investor confidence, even though it crushed Wall Street's targets . But this artificial intelligence (AI) stock appears to be ticking back upward, and it may be only a matter of time before it fully regains its mojo and flies higher. Let's see why it may be a good idea to invest in Applied Digital stock following its recent pullback. Continue reading
DOJ Petitions Court To Toss Convictions Of Unpardoned Jan. 6 Defendants Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times, The Justice Department is petitioning an appeals court to throw out the convictions of unpardoned defendants who were charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. “The United States has determined ... that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests o...
DOJ Petitions Court To Toss Convictions Of Unpardoned Jan. 6 Defendants Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times, The Justice Department is petitioning an appeals court to throw out the convictions of unpardoned defendants who were charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. “The United States has determined ... that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice,” read a motion filed April 14 in the case of Elmer Stewart Rhodes III, Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, and Jessica Watkins. All four defendants belonged to the Oath Keepers, a group that says its members are mostly former military, police, and medics who are dedicated to upholding Constitutional rights. Rhodes, the group’s founder, had been one of the most high-profile Jan. 6 defendants; he was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges. In their motion filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, federal prosecutors said they would file separate motions-to-vacate in “similar” Jan. 6 cases. Those cases involve four other Oath Keepers—Roberto Minuta, Edward Vallejo, David Moerschel, and Joseph Hackett—along with Proud Boys members Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola. The Proud Boys group has said it is open to men who are “gay or straight,” and of all races and religions who support Western values that created the modern world. After being sworn in as the 47th president in 2025, President Donald Trump granted full pardons to about 1,500 people who faced Jan. 6 charges. However, he stopped short of pardoning 14 defendants who were Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. He instead commuted their sentences, leaving their convictions still standing. Cases involving 12 of those defendants are part of the motion that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro signed on April 14. The remaining two defendants who had not received pardons include Oath Keeper associate Thomas Caldwell, who received a delayed presidential p...
The Tech Sector ETF XLK is on track to hit new highs soon and will likely continue advancing in 2026 as AI-driven results lead to outperformance by key stocks.
The Tech Sector ETF XLK is on track to hit new highs soon and will likely continue advancing in 2026 as AI-driven results lead to outperformance by key stocks.
In this article LUV UAL DAL JBLU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A JetBlue aircraft lands under the DC skyline featuring the U.S. Capitol building, near United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines aircraft on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. January 25, 2025. Jim Urquhart | Reuters A U.S. lawmaker is urging the CEOs of t...
In this article LUV UAL DAL JBLU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A JetBlue aircraft lands under the DC skyline featuring the U.S. Capitol building, near United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines aircraft on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. January 25, 2025. Jim Urquhart | Reuters A U.S. lawmaker is urging the CEOs of the country's largest airlines to lower prices if and when the cost of jet fuel declines after a massive run-up this year prompted carriers to raise surcharges, bag fees and fares. "If airline pricing is truly tied to global fuel costs, then it must be truly responsive when those costs decline," U.S. Rep Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., wrote to the CEOs of Delta Air Lines , United Airlines , JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines , according to a letter that was seen by CNBC. "I call on you to publicly commit to lowering costs associated with air travel should jet fuel prices decline. The American people deserve fairness and pricing models that do not only reflect market conditions, but also economic justice." Fuel is airlines' biggest expense after labor. Jet fuel reached an average of $4.88 a gallon in New York, Houston, Chicago and Los Angeles on April 2, according to Argus, up about 95% since the Feb. 28 attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran started. The climb was steeper in other regions that don't produce as much oil or jet fuel as the U.S. United declined to comment. The other carriers didn't immediately respond for requests for comment. Delta reported a $2 billion headwind from fuel this quarter and said it would "meaningfully" scale back its capacity plans, something other carriers are likely to discuss when they report results next week. Lower capacity can drive up fares, especially if demand remains robust. A drop in fuel prices, meanwhile, can encourage airlines to expand capacity, doing the opposite to pricing. When asked what will happen if fuel prices decline from re...