GummyBone/iStock Editorial via Getty Images It is finally time for Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) to join the AI party. The stock has curiously been left out of the AI rally, likely due to the company’s outsized software business. This comes even as the company shows stunning growth in its Azure business as well as maintaining a huge stake in OpenAI ( OPENAI ), which may come public as soon as thi...
GummyBone/iStock Editorial via Getty Images It is finally time for Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) to join the AI party. The stock has curiously been left out of the AI rally, likely due to the company’s outsized software business. This comes even as the company shows stunning growth in its Azure business as well as maintaining a huge stake in OpenAI ( OPENAI ), which may come public as soon as this year. The company’s latest set of models appears to show that MSFT is very much still in the AI race. I reiterate my strong buy rating for the stock. MSFT Stock Price I last covered MSFT in February , where I gave my thesis on why I believe that MSFT stands to be a long-term winner in both AI as well as the unpopular software sector. The stock has been left out of the hyperscaler rally since. Data by YCharts The stock’s lukewarm performance appears to be due to a game of comparisons. I expect such reservations to prove transient as investors eventually focus on the reality. MSFT Stock Key Metrics At this point, I view MSFT as being primarily a bifurcation between an enterprise software company and a top-tier hyperscaler. There has been great bearishness in the software sector as of late, which has offset the enthusiasm in the company’s cloud division. That has not held back the company’s financial results, however, with the company generating 18% YoY revenue growth to $82.9 billion, exceeding guidance of between 15% to 17% growth. I was impressed to see the company pair that strong top-line growth with operating leverage, as operating income grew at a faster 20% clip. These are unusual times, as typically companies would have to choose between faster top-line growth and profitability. AI, however, has allowed companies to operate more efficiently without sacrificing margins. FY26 Q3 Presentation MSFT saw its productivity and business processes segment (the software division) show accelerating growth to 17% YoY, up from 16% in the first quarter. This appears to run contrar...
GummyBone/iStock Editorial via Getty Images It is finally time for Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) to join the AI party. The stock has curiously been left out of the AI rally, likely due to the company’s outsized software business. This comes even as the company shows stunning growth in its Azure business as well as maintaining a huge stake in OpenAI ( OPENAI ), which may come public as soon as thi...
GummyBone/iStock Editorial via Getty Images It is finally time for Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) to join the AI party. The stock has curiously been left out of the AI rally, likely due to the company’s outsized software business. This comes even as the company shows stunning growth in its Azure business as well as maintaining a huge stake in OpenAI ( OPENAI ), which may come public as soon as this year. The company’s latest set of models appears to show that MSFT is very much still in the AI race. I reiterate my strong buy rating for the stock. MSFT Stock Price I last covered MSFT in February , where I gave my thesis on why I believe that MSFT stands to be a long-term winner in both AI as well as the unpopular software sector. The stock has been left out of the hyperscaler rally since. Data by YCharts The stock’s lukewarm performance appears to be due to a game of comparisons. I expect such reservations to prove transient as investors eventually focus on the reality. MSFT Stock Key Metrics At this point, I view MSFT as being primarily a bifurcation between an enterprise software company and a top-tier hyperscaler. There has been great bearishness in the software sector as of late, which has offset the enthusiasm in the company’s cloud division. That has not held back the company’s financial results, however, with the company generating 18% YoY revenue growth to $82.9 billion, exceeding guidance of between 15% to 17% growth. I was impressed to see the company pair that strong top-line growth with operating leverage, as operating income grew at a faster 20% clip. These are unusual times, as typically companies would have to choose between faster top-line growth and profitability. AI, however, has allowed companies to operate more efficiently without sacrificing margins. FY26 Q3 Presentation MSFT saw its productivity and business processes segment (the software division) show accelerating growth to 17% YoY, up from 16% in the first quarter. This appears to run contrar...
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA), a global media and technology company offering broadband, video, and streaming services, closed Thursday at $23.33, down 0.81%. The stock was largely flat after announcing plans for an $8 billion Universal theme park in the United Kingdom. Investors are wa
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA), a global media and technology company offering broadband, video, and streaming services, closed Thursday at $23.33, down 0.81%. The stock was largely flat after announcing plans for an $8 billion Universal theme park in the United Kingdom. Investors are wa
Raffi Krikorian, chief technology officer at Mozilla, said that it's important identify and start to close a bunch of critical vulnerabilities to mitigate risks as AI dependence builds up. Krikorian said that a major consideration is making sure models are on your side and consumers are not living in 'someone else's intelligence.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Raffi Krikorian, chief technology officer at Mozilla, said that it's important identify and start to close a bunch of critical vulnerabilities to mitigate risks as AI dependence builds up. Krikorian said that a major consideration is making sure models are on your side and consumers are not living in 'someone else's intelligence.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Investors choosing between iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN) and State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSEMKT:KRE) might weigh the former's higher yield and international exposure against the latter's lower cost and domestic focus. Both funds target the financial sector but offer vastly different geographical and sub-industry tilts. While the iShares MSCI Europe Financials ET...
Investors choosing between iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN) and State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSEMKT:KRE) might weigh the former's higher yield and international exposure against the latter's lower cost and domestic focus. Both funds target the financial sector but offer vastly different geographical and sub-industry tilts. While the iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF provides access to large-cap European institutions, the State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF focuses on the mid- and small-cap banks that power the U.S. economy. With assets under management (AUM) exceeding $3.5 billion for each fund, both products offer substantial scale for investors seeking targeted sector exposure, although they respond to very different macroeconomic drivers. Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Continue reading
Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) , a digital banking provider in Latin America, closed Thursday at $12.12, up 4.12%. The stock moved higher after the board approved a new $1 billion share repurchase program. Investors are watching how the buyback offsets recent leadership and credit-risk concerns. Trading volume reached 66.9 million shares, nearly 25% above its three-month average of 53.6 million shares. Nu ...
Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) , a digital banking provider in Latin America, closed Thursday at $12.12, up 4.12%. The stock moved higher after the board approved a new $1 billion share repurchase program. Investors are watching how the buyback offsets recent leadership and credit-risk concerns. Trading volume reached 66.9 million shares, nearly 25% above its three-month average of 53.6 million shares. Nu Holdings IPO'd in 2021 and has grown 17% since going public. The S&P 500 rose 0.41% to 7,585, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.09% to 26,831. Among digital banking peers, Banco Bradesco closed at $3.39 (+0.30%), and Itaú Unibanco finished at $7.64 (+0.66%), lagging Nu Holdings’ buyback-fueled rebound. With Nu’s stock down 28% so far in 2026, I certainly don’t mind seeing management jump in and say they plan to buy back $1 billion in stock over the next year. However, investors need to realize that the scope of the buybacks isn’t massive. Home to a $57 billion market cap, the buybacks would theoretically reduce Nu’s share count by less than 2%. Not bad news, but nothing to overreact to either. Continue reading
DLH Holdings ( DLHC ) said on Thursday it filed a new shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that, once effective, would allow the company to offer and sell up to $100M of equity securities from time to time. The provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity services said the filing replaces an expiring shelf registration statement, under which no secu...
DLH Holdings ( DLHC ) said on Thursday it filed a new shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that, once effective, would allow the company to offer and sell up to $100M of equity securities from time to time. The provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity services said the filing replaces an expiring shelf registration statement, under which no securities were issued. DLH added that it currently has no plans to issue securities and filed the shelf to maintain flexibility for potential future capital market transactions. More on DLH Holdings DLH Holdings Corp. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript DLH expects converting 50%-55% of fiscal 2026 EBITDA to reduce debt, as NIH contract gets 2-year sole-source extension DLH Holdings GAAP EPS of -$0.17 misses by $0.01, revenue of $59.3M beats by $1.3M
da-kuk/E+ via Getty Images Planet Labs ( PL ) raised its full-year revenue outlook after reporting record first-quarter results, benefiting from growing demand for satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence services from defense, government and commercial customers. Shares fell 2.9% in extended trading Thursday. The company now expects fiscal-year revenue of $425 million to $441 million, compar...
da-kuk/E+ via Getty Images Planet Labs ( PL ) raised its full-year revenue outlook after reporting record first-quarter results, benefiting from growing demand for satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence services from defense, government and commercial customers. Shares fell 2.9% in extended trading Thursday. The company now expects fiscal-year revenue of $425 million to $441 million, compared with prior guidance of $415 million to $440 million, reflecting continued momentum across its customer base. The updated forecast highlights the increasing importance of Earth-observation data as governments and businesses seek real-time insights into military conflicts, supply chains, natural disasters and environmental conditions. For investors, the results suggest Planet Labs is capitalizing on a favorable backdrop of rising defense spending and growing demand for geospatial intelligence, while building a substantial backlog that provides greater visibility into future revenue. First-quarter revenue climbed 42% from a year earlier to a record $94.2 million, exceeding analyst expectations for $90.1 million. The company also reported an adjusted loss of $0.03 a share, narrower than Wall Street forecasts for a loss of $0.04 a share. Planet Labs ( PL ) said its contracted backlog expanded 72% year over year to more than $906 million, strengthening confidence in future growth and supporting investments in research, product development and customer acquisition. The company derives more than half of its revenue from defense and intelligence customers and counts NATO and the U.S. Navy among its clients. Earlier Thursday, Planet Labs announced both a contract extension and a new award from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Commercial operations also contributed to growth during the quarter, while demand from government agencies continued to be supported by applications such as agricultural monitoring and tracking illegal deforestation. Planet Labs ( PL ) shares have...
Good morning . Hezbollah rejected a US-backed truce proposal. Gen Z is throwing a cockroach party in India. Denmark wants to use weight-loss drugs to get people back to work. Listen to the day’s top stories . Market Snapshot WTI Crude Futures $93.01 -3.1% Bitcoin $63,448.88 -2.3% Indian Rupee $95.79 +0.1% Strategy $129.37 +2.2% Market data as of 04:33 PM ET. Data is subject to provider delays. Hez...
Good morning . Hezbollah rejected a US-backed truce proposal. Gen Z is throwing a cockroach party in India. Denmark wants to use weight-loss drugs to get people back to work. Listen to the day’s top stories . Market Snapshot WTI Crude Futures $93.01 -3.1% Bitcoin $63,448.88 -2.3% Indian Rupee $95.79 +0.1% Strategy $129.37 +2.2% Market data as of 04:33 PM ET. Data is subject to provider delays. Hezbollah rejected a US-backed truce proposal in Lebanon, with no signs of progress in US-Iran talks after a fresh surge in violence. Donald Trump said the talks were in their “final” stages, while Iran’s foreign minister said negotiations had stalled. Scott Bessent said waivers allowing countries to buy Russian oil may be granted on a case-by-case basis . Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin machine is misfiring on every cylinder , with the cryptocurrency trading near a four-month low after its latest selloff and Strategy’s stock down about 70% from last year’s high. Now, all three of Strategy’s investor groups — Bitcoin investors, equity traders and preferred shareholders — are under pressure as the firm struggles to satisfy them. Trump Jr. Tells Investors He Would Avoid Investing in China Read more HSBC and AIA sank along with other Asia-focused financial stocks after a report said some banks halted Hong Kong account openings for mainland Chinese clients amid Beijing’s crackdown on illegal cross-border trading and capital flight. Adding to the pressure, HSBC’s Swiss unit was charged in Paris over allegations that it helped a former Lebanese central bank governor embezzle funds. Singapore rejected US allegations of forced labor after Trump proposed new tariffs tied to the practice as part of his protectionist agenda . China’s UK embassy dismissed claims by the US and its “Five Eyes” intelligence partners that Chinese spies use sites like LinkedIn to recruit assets, calling the accusations “entirely fabricated” and “malicious slander.” India is weighing spending cuts across parts of its ...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images US-Iran peace talks remain ongoing. Rumors and social media posts hinting at a durable ceasefire seem to cross the wires each day. Still, WTI crude oil is up 67% on the year, with Energy stocks holding big 2026 gains. Within the oil & gas space, Chevron ( CVX ) has posted a more-than-healthy 32% total return. I had a buy rating on CVX back in November, a...
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images US-Iran peace talks remain ongoing. Rumors and social media posts hinting at a durable ceasefire seem to cross the wires each day. Still, WTI crude oil is up 67% on the year, with Energy stocks holding big 2026 gains. Within the oil & gas space, Chevron ( CVX ) has posted a more-than-healthy 32% total return. I had a buy rating on CVX back in November, and shares are up 24% since then, outperforming the S&P 500 by 15 percentage points. With Q1 numbers in hand and a much higher WTI forward futures curve, I am lifting my CVX price target and reiterating a buy rating. I’ll offer color on the quarter and a refreshed technical situation today. Oil Outperforming CVX YTD, Both Beating SPY StockCharts .com Back in May, Chevron reported a solid set of quarterly results. Q1 non-GAAP EPS of $1.41 topped the Wall Street consensus forecast of $0.97, while revenue of $48.6 billion, up 2% from the same period a year earlier, was a material $4.1 billion miss. Its worldwide and US production rose by 15% and 24%, respectively. The firm returned $6 billion to shareholders during the January through March period. But shares dipped 1.4% in the session that followed, which was actually the worst earnings-day change since January 2025. Looking ahead to the July report, the options market prices in a larger-than-average 5.1% earnings-related stock price swing based on the at-the-money straddle expiring after the release, according to data from Option Research & Technology Services. CVX now sports a moderate 29.7% implied volatility percentage, while short interest on the $374 billion market cap stock is low at 1.01%. Looking back on the quarter that was, Chevron got off to a strong start to the year, with total worldwide net oil and gas production rising to 3.858 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/D), up from 3.353 million BOE/D in Q1 of 25. Gains were driven heavily by growth in Guyana, the Bakken, the Gulf of America, and the Permia...
I just spent two weeks in a broken Britain, which is an unfortunately apt description for a country that has fallen from its former glory. Its people are funny, witty, creative, intelligent, sports-mad and educated, part of a society that has constantly evolved over the last millennium, its imperial heritage bringing in cultures from around the globe. It is a green and pleasant land, beautiful in ...
I just spent two weeks in a broken Britain, which is an unfortunately apt description for a country that has fallen from its former glory. Its people are funny, witty, creative, intelligent, sports-mad and educated, part of a society that has constantly evolved over the last millennium, its imperial heritage bringing in cultures from around the globe. It is a green and pleasant land, beautiful in spring and summer, and not too bad in the autumn. Yet the once great nation is now dealing with a...
With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo. Investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversations exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot h...
With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo. Investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversations exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure your spot here. For […]