Alphabet reported Q1 2026 results with Google Cloud revenue rising 63%, outpacing major competitors. The company began selling its custom TPU chips to external customers, adding a new AI hardware revenue stream. Alphabet sharply raised capital expenditure plans for 2026 and 2027 to build out AI infrastructure despite potential margin pressure. For investors watching NasdaqGS:GOOGL, the Q1 2026 upd...
Alphabet reported Q1 2026 results with Google Cloud revenue rising 63%, outpacing major competitors. The company began selling its custom TPU chips to external customers, adding a new AI hardware revenue stream. Alphabet sharply raised capital expenditure plans for 2026 and 2027 to build out AI infrastructure despite potential margin pressure. For investors watching NasdaqGS:GOOGL, the Q1 2026 update comes on top of a share price of $384.8 and a 135.4% return over the past year. The stock...
A record-breaking run drove stocks toward their longest weekly rally since 2024 amid hopes for a deal to end the Iran war that has rattled financial markets and jeopardized the economic outlook. Jaya Thibard Wajja, head of FX strategy at TD Securities, and Bloomberg's Jeff Mason join Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
A record-breaking run drove stocks toward their longest weekly rally since 2024 amid hopes for a deal to end the Iran war that has rattled financial markets and jeopardized the economic outlook. Jaya Thibard Wajja, head of FX strategy at TD Securities, and Bloomberg's Jeff Mason join Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Intel is trading at par. The fact that Intel traded as high as $100.45, 45 cents above the triple-digit level, is remarkable. Intel rose 5.4 on Friday, to $99.61, while the rose 0.3% and the fell 0.3%.
Intel is trading at par. The fact that Intel traded as high as $100.45, 45 cents above the triple-digit level, is remarkable. Intel rose 5.4 on Friday, to $99.61, while the rose 0.3% and the fell 0.3%.
Earnings Call Insights: Hamilton Insurance Group (HG) Q1 2026 Management View “Hamilton delivered very solid results in the first quarter with net income of $134 million equal to an annualized return on average equity of 19%,” said Giuseppina Albo (CEO & Director), adding results were “underpinned by an attritional loss ratio of 54.5%, strong investment income of $94 million and thoughtful growth ...
Earnings Call Insights: Hamilton Insurance Group (HG) Q1 2026 Management View “Hamilton delivered very solid results in the first quarter with net income of $134 million equal to an annualized return on average equity of 19%,” said Giuseppina Albo (CEO & Director), adding results were “underpinned by an attritional loss ratio of 54.5%, strong investment income of $94 million and thoughtful growth with gross premiums written increasing by 11% for the quarter.” Albo framed market conditions as increasingly competitive: “Pricing across parts of the industry continues to come under pressure,” and said Hamilton responded by “writing the business we wanted to write at pricing and terms that met our return requirements and stepping away from business that did not.” On renewals and pricing pressure, Albo said of midyear: “Given robust capital positions, we expect pricing pressure to be similar to what we experienced so far this year,” while also stating, “It is important to note that softening is coming off historic highs.” Albo highlighted capital strategy tied to casualty growth: “I also want to highlight our recently announced casualty reinsurance sidecar,” describing it as “a proactive approach to capital and portfolio management” that “allows Hamilton to support targeted casualty reinsurance growth while providing us with an additional source of fee income,” with “ceded premium over the duration of the structure projected to be about $300 million.” Craig Howie (Group CFO & Chief Investment Officer) said, “Hamilton is off to a strong start for 2026 with net income of $134 million or $1.31 per diluted share,” and added, “We had operating income of $167 million, equal to $1.64 per diluted share.” Outlook Albo said midyear renewals are expected to stay pressured: “As for the upcoming midyear renewals, which are largely property driven, given robust capital positions, we expect pricing pressure to be similar to what we experienced so far this year.” On growth posture, Albo ...
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Wolfe Research Chief Economist Stephanie Roth, Economic Security Project Senior Director of Policy and Research Mike Konczal, BNP Paribas Head of US Credit Strategy Meghan Robson, and CreditSights Global Head of Strategy Winnie Cisar. (Source: Bloomberg)
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Wolfe Research Chief Economist Stephanie Roth, Economic Security Project Senior Director of Policy and Research Mike Konczal, BNP Paribas Head of US Credit Strategy Meghan Robson, and CreditSights Global Head of Strategy Winnie Cisar. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nearly 2,000-year-old artifact handed over by FBI matches piece missing from museum near Rome for decades A nearly 2,000-year-old Roman grave marker discovered in a New Orleans backyard has now been returned to Italy. The marble epitaph – dating back roughly 1,900 years – was officially handed over to Italian officials in Rome on Wednesday during a ceremony led by the FBI. The event also marked th...
Nearly 2,000-year-old artifact handed over by FBI matches piece missing from museum near Rome for decades A nearly 2,000-year-old Roman grave marker discovered in a New Orleans backyard has now been returned to Italy. The marble epitaph – dating back roughly 1,900 years – was officially handed over to Italian officials in Rome on Wednesday during a ceremony led by the FBI. The event also marked the repatriation of another antiquity recovered in the US, the agency said. Continue reading...
Shares of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) dropped 13.8% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . Releasing earnings on Wednesday, the insurance upstart posted strong growth but continues to miss on profitability, which likely led investors to sell some shares. Despite this week's drop, the stock is still up roughly 100% in the last twelve months. Here's why Lemonade stock fell this...
Shares of Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) dropped 13.8% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . Releasing earnings on Wednesday, the insurance upstart posted strong growth but continues to miss on profitability, which likely led investors to sell some shares. Despite this week's drop, the stock is still up roughly 100% in the last twelve months. Here's why Lemonade stock fell this week, and whether investors should buy the dip. Lemonade is a new insurer that focuses on being a digital-first provider, utilizing artificial intelligence ( AI ) to price plans and lower overhead costs. It offers rental, homeowners, and car insurance, but pet insurance has been the niche where Lemonade has grown the largest, crossing $500 million in premiums last quarter. Continue reading
Rep. Mike Haridopolos, representing Florida's 8th Congressional District joins Balance of Power to discuss the ending of the DHS shutdown as well as the ongoing war in Iran and the future of space exploration. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rep. Mike Haridopolos, representing Florida's 8th Congressional District joins Balance of Power to discuss the ending of the DHS shutdown as well as the ongoing war in Iran and the future of space exploration. (Source: Bloomberg)
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) hit multiple record highs during the week, crossing the 25,000 milestone for the first time, driven by strong gains in the technology and communication services sectors following robust earnings. The broader index ended the week up 1.11%, closing at a fresh record high. Data showed the latest 1,000-point move to 25K took 184 days, reflecting a steadier ...
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) hit multiple record highs during the week, crossing the 25,000 milestone for the first time, driven by strong gains in the technology and communication services sectors following robust earnings. The broader index ended the week up 1.11%, closing at a fresh record high. Data showed the latest 1,000-point move to 25K took 184 days, reflecting a steadier pace compared with the sharp bursts seen in 2025, when multiple milestones were achieved in under two months. The Nasdaq 100 saw more gainers than losers over the week, with 55 advancing and 45 retreating. Top gainers of the week: Seagate Technology Holdings plc ( STX ) +24.0% . NXP Semiconductors N.V. ( NXPI ) +21.0% . Intel ( INTC ) +20.7% . Sandisk ( SNDK ) +19.9% . QUALCOMM ( QCOM ) +18.9% Top gainers of the week: GE HealthCare Technologies ( GEHC ) -11.3% . KLA ( KLAC ) -10.8% . Arm Holdings plc ( ARM ) -10.1% . Meta Platforms ( META ) -9.8% . PACCAR ( PCAR ) -8.6% . More on NASDAQ Composite Index 2026 Inflation Outlook Makes Rule Of 20 Particularly Misleading The Market's All-Time High Is A Warning Sign Macro Insights: The 'Spoils Of The Iran War' Hidden In The Market Stocks rise to fresh record highs as May trading starts with oil falling Nasdaq crosses 25K for first time as tech stocks power gains