Microsoft (MSFT) is one of many hyperscalers with massive capital expenditure plans to support AI infrastructure. As markets worry about the impact of big spending on profitability, MSFT stock has remained largely sideways for the last 52 weeks. However, the significant spending is likely to translate into growth acceleration and long-term value creation. Microsoft is therefore an attractive bet a...
Microsoft (MSFT) is one of many hyperscalers with massive capital expenditure plans to support AI infrastructure. As markets worry about the impact of big spending on profitability, MSFT stock has remained largely sideways for the last 52 weeks. However, the significant spending is likely to translate into growth acceleration and long-term value creation. Microsoft is therefore an attractive bet among technology giants. One upcoming catalyst that could trigger positive price action is the fact that the company is integrating AI into the Microsoft Office suite. At the same time, Microsoft is planning to increase the price of the upgraded version, with Microsoft 365 E7 costing $99 per user per month. The Copilot upgrades and the launch of Microsoft 365 E7 is scheduled for May 1. According to the company, the move will likely translate into higher adoption of Copilot. This sets the stage for revenue growth and cash flow upside. About Microsoft Stock Microsoft is one of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks from the technology sector, sporting a market capitalization of $2.98 trillion. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, and provides software, services, devices, and solutions globally. The company’s key business segments include Productivity and Business Process, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The current business focus is on platforms and tools that are powered by AI and drive enhanced value for customers. For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Microsoft reported 17% year-over-year (YOY) growth in revenue to $81.3 billion. It’s worth noting that Microsoft Cloud revenue crossed $50 billion during the quarter. While growth has been robust, MSFT stock has declined by 22% in the last six months, making for what appears to be a good buying opportunity as Micorosoft ramps up its AI plans. Steady Growth Visibility Based on analyst estimates, Microsoft is set to deliver earnings growth of 20% for fiscal 2026 and 14% for fiscal 2027. Steady growth cou...
US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday as investors evaluated fresh economic data, while oi Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday as investors evaluated fresh economic data, while oi Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
JaysonPhotography/iStock via Getty Images Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett is sounding the alarm that today’s market conditions bear an unsettling resemblance to the period leading up to the global financial crisis. In a note to clients, Hartnett pointed to surging oil ( CL1:COM ) ( CO1:COM ) ( USO ) prices and mounting concerns around private credit ( VPC ) ( HYIN ) ( BIZD ) as key ind...
JaysonPhotography/iStock via Getty Images Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett is sounding the alarm that today’s market conditions bear an unsettling resemblance to the period leading up to the global financial crisis. In a note to clients, Hartnett pointed to surging oil ( CL1:COM ) ( CO1:COM ) ( USO ) prices and mounting concerns around private credit ( VPC ) ( HYIN ) ( BIZD ) as key indicators that “asset performance in 2026 is more ominously close to price action seen from mid’07 to mid’08.” The Iran war, which erupted February 28, has pushed oil prices more than 60% higher this year. Hartnett drew parallels to 2007-2008, when oil doubled to $140 a barrel from $70, coinciding with the “subprime tremors” that brought down Northern Rock and Bear Stearns. Meanwhile, worries are growing about banks’ ( KBE ) ( KBWB ) exposure to private credit, an asset class facing fund redemptions, scrutiny of underwriting standards, and concerns about artificial intelligence’s ( AIEQ ) impact on borrowers. Hartnett cautioned that an ECB rate hike in July 2008—the same day oil peaked—proved to be “one of the greatest policy mistakes of all time,” forcing the central bank to cut by 325 basis points just 74 days later as Lehman Brothers collapsed. For now, market consensus assumes the Iran conflict will be short-lived and private credit issues aren’t systemic, encouraging bullish positioning as investors bet that “policymakers always ride to Wall Street rescue.” Hartnett recommended fading oil above $100 per barrel and the U.S. dollar ( DXY ) above 100, in addition to buying 30-year U.S. Treasuries ( US30Y ) above 5% and the S&P 500 ( SP500 ) under 6.6K. At the time of writing, the 30-year tenor was at 4.91%, DXY stood at 100.3 and the S&P 500 changed hands at 6.64K. Market-tracking funds: ( DIA ), ( DDM ), ( DOG ), ( DXD ), ( SDOW ), ( SPY ), ( VOO ), ( IVV ), ( RSP ), ( SSO ), ( UPRO ), ( SH ), ( SDS ), ( SPXU ), ( QQQ ), ( QQQM ), ( TQQQ ), ( QID ), and ( SQQQ ). Bank of A...
imaginima/E+ via Getty Images The S&P 500 has experienced a challenging two-week period marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, sector rotation into defensives, and technical deterioration. In light of this, b elow is a list of the top 10 S&P energy holdings arranged according to their growth factor grade, a quantitative measure used to evaluate expansion trajectory. The list is topped by Phil...
imaginima/E+ via Getty Images The S&P 500 has experienced a challenging two-week period marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, sector rotation into defensives, and technical deterioration. In light of this, b elow is a list of the top 10 S&P energy holdings arranged according to their growth factor grade, a quantitative measure used to evaluate expansion trajectory. The list is topped by Phillips 66 ( PSX ), with a growth grade of B+. The Williams Companies ( WMB ) and Valero Energy ( VLO ) follow, with Baker Hughes ( BKR ) and Chevron ( CVX ) rounding out the top five. Phillips 66 ( PSX ) stands alone in “Buy” territory with its B+ grade, while the remaining stocks transition into more moderate growth profiles. Other major industry players including Exxon Mobil ( XOM ) and ConocoPhillips ( COP ) appear further down the list with C-range grades. The bottom of the rankings includes Kinder Morgan ( KMI ), EOG Resources ( EOG ), and SLB N.V. ( SLB ), all carrying D grades that indicate potential growth headwinds. The growth factor grade is a quantitative assessment used in stock analysis to evaluate a company’s growth prospects and expansion trajectory. This metric systematically analyzes multiple growth-related indicators to determine how effectively a company is scaling its business operations. Growth factor grades are typically expressed on a letter scale (A+ through F), where higher grades indicate stronger growth characteristics relative to sector peers. An A+ grade represents exceptional growth potential, while lower grades suggest more moderate expansion or potential headwinds. Here is the list: Phillips 66 ( PSX ), Growth grade: B+ The Williams Companies, Inc. ( WMB ), Growth grade: B Valero Energy Corporation ( VLO ), Growth grade: B- Baker Hughes Company ( BKR ), Growth grade: C Chevron Corporation ( CVX ), Growth grade: C Exxon Mobil Corporation ( XOM ), Growth grade: C ConocoPhillips ( COP ), Growth grade: C- Kinder Morgan, Inc. ( KMI ), Growth grade: ...
Aditxt ( ADTX ) acquired 100% of Ignite Proteomics from IMAC Holdings plus $475K in cash. The deal consideration was 36,000 Series A-2 convertible preferred shares valued at $36M (stated value $1,000 each). The preferred shares are convertible into common stock at $2.731 per share, subject to adjustments and a 9.99% ownership cap. Aditxt also issued $3.19M in promissory notes (9-month maturity) wi...
Aditxt ( ADTX ) acquired 100% of Ignite Proteomics from IMAC Holdings plus $475K in cash. The deal consideration was 36,000 Series A-2 convertible preferred shares valued at $36M (stated value $1,000 each). The preferred shares are convertible into common stock at $2.731 per share, subject to adjustments and a 9.99% ownership cap. Aditxt also issued $3.19M in promissory notes (9-month maturity) with $2.875M funded at closing and 6% interest (12% upon default). The company said the acquisition restores its stockholders’ equity above $2.5M, helping it regain compliance with Nasdaq. ADTX shares tumble over 37%. More on Aditx Therapeutics Financial information for Aditx Therapeutics
Fresh controversy has once again pulled Intel Corporation (INTC) into the spotlight. On March 12, INTC stock slid 5.7% after news broke that a shareholder had filed a lawsuit accusing the company of handing the U.S. government a 10% equity stake largely to shield itself from political pressure linked to the administration of Donald Trump. The complaint, lodged in the Delaware Court of Chancery by ...
Fresh controversy has once again pulled Intel Corporation (INTC) into the spotlight. On March 12, INTC stock slid 5.7% after news broke that a shareholder had filed a lawsuit accusing the company of handing the U.S. government a 10% equity stake largely to shield itself from political pressure linked to the administration of Donald Trump. The complaint, lodged in the Delaware Court of Chancery by shareholder Richard Paisner, characterizes the arrangement as an “unlawful contract that gives the U.S. government $11B worth of Intel stock for no meaningful consideration in response to extortionary threats by the government.” Paisner contends that Intel’s board breached its fiduciary duties by approving the stake under pressure stemming from Trump’s online attacks and now seeks to have the agreement voided. The lawsuit also names the U.S. Department of Commerce and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as defendants, along with Intel board chair Frank Yeary, who stepped down earlier this month. With legal risks entering the equation just as Intel works to rebuild momentum, let us see whether INTC stock still deserves a place in portfolios. About Intel Stock Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intel designs and manufactures semiconductors that power personal computers, data centers , and the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure ecosystem. With a market cap of roughly $226 billion , the company produces CPUs, GPUs, networking chips, and advanced fabrication services. Despite recent short-term volatility, Intel’s longer-term price trajectory still tells a stronger story. Over the past three months, the stock has climbed 20.69% . The six-month view paints an even brighter picture, with shares surging 89.5%. Stepping back further, the stock has advanced 92.54% over the last 52 weeks. However, from a valuation standpoint, investors now pay a premium for that progress. INTC stock is currently trading at 93.68 times forward-adjusted earnings and 4.20 t...
(RTTNews) - The Switzerland market shrugged off early weakness and moved up into positive territory Tuesday afternoon, but turned weak in the final hour and eventually ended the day's session with a very small gain. Investors digested the nation's inflation data, and looked ahead to the European Central Bank's monetary policy announcement, and U.S. jobs data, due later in the week. The benchmark S...
(RTTNews) - The Switzerland market shrugged off early weakness and moved up into positive territory Tuesday afternoon, but turned weak in the final hour and eventually ended the day's session with a very small gain. Investors digested the nation's inflation data, and looked ahead to the European Central Bank's monetary policy announcement, and U.S. jobs data, due later in the week. The benchmark SMI ended up by 1.90 points or 0.02% at 12,008.94. The index, which dropped to 11,967.50 around mid morning, hit a high of 12,064.99 around mid afternoon. Lonza Group and Roche Holding gained 1.55% and 1.41%, respectively. Nestle, Givaudan, Sonova, VAT Group and Kuehne & Nagel ended higher by 0.7 to 1.2%. Swisscom and Lindt & Spruengli posted modest gains. UBS Group drifted down 2.25% and SIG Group lost 2.17%. Swiss Re ended lower by 1.76%, while ABB and Julius Baer lost 1.33% and 1.17%, respectively. ams OSRAM AG ended down 3.8%. Temenos Group lost about 3.1% and Clariant ended lower b y 2.4%. Belimo Holding and Adecco also ended sharply lower. Data from the Federal Statistical Office showed Switzerland's consumer prices posted a steady increase in May, rising by 1.4% in the month on yearly basis, the same rate in April. On a monthly basis, consumer prices advanced 0.3% due to several factors including rising prices for housing rentals and for international package holidays. Core consumer prices gained 0.2% on month, taking the annual inflation to 1.2% in May. The Swiss National Bank expects overall consumer prices to gain 1.4% this year and 1.2% in 2025. At the quarterly March meeting, the SNB had lowered its policy rate by a quarter point to 1.5% as the fight against inflation over the last two and a half years had been effective. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
In this video, I will discuss the recent jobs data release and why it shocked the stock market. Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve face a difficult situation ahead as oil prices rise. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of March. 6, 2026. The video was published on March. 6, 2026. Will AI...
In this video, I will discuss the recent jobs data release and why it shocked the stock market. Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve face a difficult situation ahead as oil prices rise. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of March. 6, 2026. The video was published on March. 6, 2026. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Where to invest $1,000 right now When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, Stock Advisor’s total average return is 933%* — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 188% for the S&P 500. They just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy right now, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 13, 2026. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Neil is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Tyler Technologies ( TYL ) announced repurchase of up to $200M of its common stock. Share repurchases under the plan may begin March 16, 2026, and run through April 30, 2026. The plan operates under the company’s $1.0B share buyback authorization approved by its board on Feb. 3, 2026. The new authorization replaced all previous buyback programs dating back to October 2002. As of March 13, 2026, ab...
Tyler Technologies ( TYL ) announced repurchase of up to $200M of its common stock. Share repurchases under the plan may begin March 16, 2026, and run through April 30, 2026. The plan operates under the company’s $1.0B share buyback authorization approved by its board on Feb. 3, 2026. The new authorization replaced all previous buyback programs dating back to October 2002. As of March 13, 2026, about $734.4M remains available under the repurchase authorization. Buybacks are expected to be funded through existing cash and borrowings under the company’s credit facility. More on Tyler Technologies Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL) Presents at 2026 Cantor Global Technology & Industrial Growth Conference Transcript Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript Tyler Technologies, Inc. (TYL) Presents at Citizens JMP Technology Conference 2026 Transcript Tyler Technologies outlines 8.3% revenue growth target for 2026 while accelerating SaaS adoption and strategic share repurchases Tyler Technologies Non-GAAP EPS of $2.64 misses by $0.09, revenue of $575.2M misses by $15.93M
Key Points The Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices soaring this week. Energy stocks rose but make up less than 4% of the S&P 500, limiting their impact. Goldman Sachs and Home Depot each dropped 6%, dragging down the Dow. 10 stocks we like better than Dow Jones Industrial Average › The stock market is ending a rough week. The leading stock indexes rose on Monday and Tuesday as...
Key Points The Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices soaring this week. Energy stocks rose but make up less than 4% of the S&P 500, limiting their impact. Goldman Sachs and Home Depot each dropped 6%, dragging down the Dow. 10 stocks we like better than Dow Jones Industrial Average › The stock market is ending a rough week. The leading stock indexes rose on Monday and Tuesday as the conflict in Iran seemed destined for a quick resolution. But the fighting only intensified from there, including an Iranian blockade of oil shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz, which led to skyrocketing oil prices. That's bad news in an era when AI data centers are consuming more electricity than ever, often generated by burning oil or natural gas. The combination of intense energy demand and limited supply also raises questions about the global economy. So the Iranian crisis is weighing on tech stocks, banks, and consumer goods giants alike. The only winners this week have been -- you guessed it -- energy producers and utility services. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » ^SPX data by YCharts Energy stocks can't carry the market alone As expected, most market indexes ended the week on a low note. Sure, energy stocks with limited operations in the Persian Gulf rose significantly but that wasn't enough to outweigh the secondary effects of high oil prices. After all, the entire energy sector accounts for just 3.4% of the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) total market value. Most of the energy giants trade on the New York Stock Exchange, so the energy footprint on the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) index works out to just 1% of the tech-heavy stock list. And the only energy stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is Chevron (NYSE: CVX). With a share price jus...
The worst supply disruption in the history of the oil market is showing no signs of abating anytime soon, offering the global economy little respite from crude prices that have surged 40% since the Iran war began. In the first few days after the US and Israel bombed Iran, some traders said they thought the closure of Strait of Hormuz, for years the oil market’s worst-case scenario, could be brief....
The worst supply disruption in the history of the oil market is showing no signs of abating anytime soon, offering the global economy little respite from crude prices that have surged 40% since the Iran war began. In the first few days after the US and Israel bombed Iran, some traders said they thought the closure of Strait of Hormuz, for years the oil market’s worst-case scenario, could be brief. Now, fully two weeks in, they’re bracing for longer disruption and one that with every passing day is reducing supply. Mojtaba Khamenei used his first comments as Iran’s new leader this week to say his country should keep the waterway closed. At the same time, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons was more important to him than high oil prices - even as his country led a record global release of emergency stockpiles. For shipowners, who are almost all avoiding Hormuz, their comments will reinforce wariness about transits after a week that included multiple attacks on commercial vessels, one of which left three crew members unaccounted for. There have also been reports — contested by the US — that Iran is starting to lay mines in the maritime chokepoint. Norway, among the world’s top maritime nations, has told its fleet to stay away. “We understand that the situation has deteriorated further, and that we are now experiencing a greater degree of insecurity,” Alf Tore Sorheim, the country’s director of maritime affairs, said. “Conditions remain very dangerous for commercial shipping.” For Trump, allowing Hormuz to stay shut is a high-stakes decision that’s already driven up gasoline prices at the pump to the highest of any point in his presidency — with midterm elections taking place later this year. If hostilities did stop, and Iran assured ships of safe passage, then millions of barrels would flood back into global markets, and help to bring oil and fuel prices crashing back down. Instead, traders have been grappling...
Nir Kaissar, Bloomberg Opinion columnist and founder of Unison Advisors, joins Emily Graffeo and Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Real Yield." They discuss the safe haven status of Treasuries. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nir Kaissar, Bloomberg Opinion columnist and founder of Unison Advisors, joins Emily Graffeo and Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Real Yield." They discuss the safe haven status of Treasuries. (Source: Bloomberg)
中東局勢｜公共交通成本上升 陳美寶：加價申請有機制協調 確保票價可負擔 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】運輸及物流局局長陳美寶指已向公共交通營辦商了解中東局勢對運作成本的影響，強調有機制協調加價壓力...
中東局勢｜公共交通成本上升 陳美寶：加價申請有機制協調 確保票價可負擔 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】運輸及物流局局長陳美寶指已向公共交通營辦商了解中東局勢對運作成本的影響，強調有機制協調加價壓力。 運輸及物流局局長陳美寶：「如果有個別營運商提出申請就着票價要調整。其實我們都有一個機制去處理，考慮整體營運收入、成本和預期乘客增長，我們都有機制去處理，當然這方面會確保市民是有可負擔能力支付票價。另一方面都要希望營辦商在財政上可以持續。」
The theory isn't new. When gas prices surge, the transition to electric vehicles should accelerate. Whether that theory will translate into action during the current surge in gas prices, however, is still up in the air. The logic seems straightforward. If gas becomes expensive enough, drivers will naturally look for alternatives. Electric vehicles (EVs), which cost significantly less per mile to o...
The theory isn't new. When gas prices surge, the transition to electric vehicles should accelerate. Whether that theory will translate into action during the current surge in gas prices, however, is still up in the air. The logic seems straightforward. If gas becomes expensive enough, drivers will naturally look for alternatives. Electric vehicles (EVs), which cost significantly less per mile to operate, offer a clear solution. But the relationship between oil prices and EV adoption isn't quite that simple. The latest spike in fuel prices, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East, has once again piqued investor interest. Will this moment in time finally push EV adoption into its next growth phase? The answer is more nuanced than some headlines suggest. The devil is in the details For most people, the decision to purchase an electric vehicle isn't driven by fuel prices alone. Several other factors play a significant role. Average gas prices Price Regular Price Mid-Grade Price Premium Price Diesel March 13 $3.630 $4.133 $4.496 $4.892 Month-ago $2.940 $3.455 $3.817 $3.665 Year-ago $3.079 $3.555 $3.908 $3.619 First, EVs typically have higher upfront costs than comparable gasoline vehicles, even though their operating costs are lower over time. Second, charging infrastructure remains uneven. While urban areas increasingly offer robust charging networks, rural regions and smaller cities still present challenges for EV owners. Third, the number of models available in the United States remains relatively limited compared with traditional internal combustion vehicles. Taken together, these factors mean that higher gasoline prices may influence consumer thinking, but they do not automatically translate into immediate EV purchases. That said, if gas prices continue to climb and remain elevated throughout the year, we may see increased interest in EV ownership. Certainly, we saw some evidence of this following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In Q2, 2021, EVs...