Lovable crossed $400 million in annual recurring revenue in February, the Stockholm company confirmed to TechCrunch. But it declined to say whether it is still projecting to reach $1 billion ARR by year’s end, saying its focus is on “helping builders scale their impact with our platform.” Alongside Cursor, Mercor, and others, Lovable is part of a wave of tools that make it easier to create websites and apps using natural language, a practice known as vibe coding. This initially resonated with individuals and startups, but the three-year-old company has been pushing hard to secure enterprise clients, which already include Klarna, HubSpot, and others. Lovable’s debut brand campaign, “Earworm,” which began running this week across social platforms, YouTube and connected TV, still speaks to mainstream users. The film follows a woman who can’t rid herself of a song — performed by Swedish band Boko Yout — until she finally opens Lovable and builds it into a working app. The creative team behind the campaign built the band app that’s featured in the film using Lovable itself as a functional, live product, in fact. “The purpose of this brand campaign is to inspire the next generation of builders — non-technical people with great ideas that deserve to come to life,” a spokesperson told TechCrunch. That overarching message is one of the factors that have helped Lovable attract some 8 million users and become a unicorn in less than a year after its launch. But the prospect that it could also secure enterprise dollars likely played a key role in boosting its valuation to $6.6 billion. More than half of Fortune 500 companies are using Lovable to “supercharge creativity,” co-founder and CEO Anton Osika declared at Web Summit last November. The company has added a range of dedicated features — often security-related — to convince businesses to use it for more than prototyping and keep them from canceling over time. Disclosing ever-increasing ARR numbers is also a way for the compa...

monsitj/iStock via Getty Images Gold and silver futures fell Wednesday as investors grappled with the Middle East war and looming inflation concerns that raise the likelihood of higher interest rates. The latest government data showed the Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in February, in line with forecasts and above a 0.2% increase in January, while CPI rose 2.4% YTD, also ⁠matching expectations. But forward-looking inflationary concerns from the war, which has pushed energy prices sharply higher, outweighed the report, lifting the dollar and dimming the appeal of precious metals. "The market's focus remains on the Iranian conflict and its implications on subsequent inflation reports, looking past today's report as it is backward looking in the face of the ongoing oil shock," TD Bank senior commodity strategist Daniel Ghali said in a note. Bullion had gained in the previous session, boosted by a softer dollar and falling oil prices that eased inflation concerns, but "developments continue to obscure the outlook for interest rate cuts in the U.S., [which] has seen investors withdraw increasing amounts of gold from ETFs," ANZ analysts said in a note. Traders await the release of U.S. inflation data later this week for more clues on the outlook for interest rates. Front-month Comex gold ( XAUUSD:CUR ) for March delivery finished -1.2% to $5,167.40/oz, and front-month Comex March silver ( XAGUSD:CUR ) ended -4.5% to $85.065/oz, snapping a three-session winning streak. ETFs: ( GLD ), ( GDX ), ( GDXJ ), ( IAU ), ( NUGT ), ( PHYS ) ( GLDM ), ( AAAU ), ( SGOL ), ( RING ), ( BAR ), ( OUNZ ), ( SLV ), ( PSLV ), ( SIVR ), ( SIL ), ( SILJ ) More on gold and silver A One-Day Blip Doesn't Derail The Bull Case For Gold Sustaining Strength In A Higher Gold Price Environment Gold And Silver Update: Metals Reject Their Daily Bounce After New Iran Threats

Ron Paul Fears The Dollar Will Be A Casualty Of The Iran War? Authored by Ron Paul , President Trump’s unconstitutional and unjust war against Iran is setting back his “affordability” agenda. The war has caused a big rise in gasoline prices. Among the related concerns is the hindering of the movement of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, the only available passage for ships to transport oil from the Persian Gulf. The increased costs will do more than raise prices at the pump. An increase in gas prices brings increased transportation costs that will be passed along to consumers. Prices of a variety of goods, including food, will increase. No wonder Energy Secretary Chris Wright, White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles, and other Trump administration officials are frantically working to develop policies to lower gas prices. One possibility under consideration is deploying US troops to try to ensure ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This could turn into a permanent deployment of US troops. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the US government is spending about 891.4 million dollars a day on the Iran War. These costs are likely to increase as the war drags on and the US increases its military presence, possibly even putting boots on the ground in Iran. According to numerous media reports, the Trump administration is preparing a 50 billion dollars “supplemental” funding request for the Iran War. This request will soon be sent to Congress. This funding would be added on top of the defense budget. The supplemental bill is likely to pass with overwhelming bipartisan support. The Trump administration’s 50 billion dollars price tag is a floor, not a ceiling. Senators and Representatives will seek to add their spending priorities to this “must pass” legislation, while corporate lobbyists are no doubt already preparing “wish lists” to present to lawmakers. The costs of the Iran War will further increase the already over 38 trillion dollars ...

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NFI press release ( NFYEF ): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50. Revenue of $1.03B (+23.1% Y/Y) misses by $50M . Deliveries: 1,233 equivalent units ("EUs"), with 27.4% being battery- and fuel cell-electric buses (“ZEBs”) Net cash generated by operating activities: $118.6 million, positively impacted by the Battery Settlement, lower cash interest paid, somewhat offset by cash invested in working capital Adjusted EBITDA 1 : $121.3 million, an increase of 78.7 % year-over-year Backlog 1 : Approximately $13.0 billion (6,344 EUs firm and 8,981 EUs options), up 1.3% year-over-year on an EU basis ROIC 1 : Increased to 11.3%, up from 6.4% in 2024 Q4 Liquidity 1 : $445.8 million, a $319.0 million increase from 2024 Q4, positively impacted from the Battery Settlement 2026 Guidance: Revenue range of $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion, Adjusted EBITDA 1 range of $370 million to $410 million More on NFI Group Inc. Ballard jumps on commercial agreement with New Flyer for 50 MW of fuel cell bus engines Historical earnings data for NFI Group Inc. Financial information for NFI Group Inc.

據報由日本軟銀支持的數碼錢包公司PayPay，將以低於原定的招股下限價於美國上市。 中東戰事打擊投資氣氛，但據《彭博》報道，PayPay仍繼續推動在美國發行約5,500萬份ADR上市，集資約8.8億美元。但每股定價將降至16美元，低於原定的下限價17美元。以每股16美元定價計，相當於公司估值約107億美元。

格隆汇3月12日｜消息人士：软银旗下PayPay以低于发行区间——每股16美元的定价完成IPO，PayPay在IPO中募资8.8亿美元。

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) just announced it is investing $2 billion in neocloud star Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS), echoing the similar-sized stake it took in peer CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) earlier this year. Yet the deal runs far deeper than the headline number. It reveals precisely which neocloud operators Nvidia believes can propel its own ambitious roadmap forward in the ... After $2 Billion Nvidia Investment, Nebius Group Just Became the Real Neocloud Winner

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格隆汇3月12日｜伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队称，其与黎巴嫩真主党联合对以色列实施了一次行动。

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Key Points It posted satisfying growth on both the top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter. Both metrics also topped the average analyst estimates. 10 stocks we like better than Sprinklr › Sprinklr (NYSE: CXM) was spraying gains on its shareholders in a prosperous Wednesday trading session. On a generally forgettable day for the stock market, the customer experience management solutions company was an outperformer, posting an over 6% increase. That was in reaction to a very well-received earnings report. A shower of good results Well before market open that day, Sprinklr took the lid off its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 figures. In the prior period, the company earned revenue of just under $221 million, up 9% year over year. That was on the back of a 6% rise in subscription revenue to over $193 million. The specialized tech company's net income not under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) leaped 16% to almost $32 million, or $0.13 per share. 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 » Both line items easily topped the consensus analyst estimates of $215.5 million for revenue and $0.09 per share for non-GAAP (adjusted) net income. In recent times, Sprinklr has been pivoting from social media management solutions to a purveyor of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer experience tools. The company quoted CEO Rory Read as saying that the quarter "capped a pivotal year" in this transformation. More growth anticipated Sprinklr proffered guidance for its current (first) quarter and the entirety of fiscal 2027. For the year, the company anticipates booking $869 million to $871 million in revenue, fueled by subscription revenue that should come in at $778 million to $780 million. Per-share, adjusted net income should be $0.47 to $0.48. Both ranges sit above the fisca...

The Dow slipped 289 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 also edged down by the closing bell. The Nasdaq Composite managed a slight gain for the second consecutive day thanks to a pick up in tech stocks.

cagkansayin/iStock via Getty Images This article is part of a series that provides an ongoing analysis of the changes made to Duquesne Family Office’s 13F stock portfolio on a quarterly basis. It is based on Stanley Druckenmiller’s regulatory 13F Form filed on 02/17/2026. The 13F portfolio value increased from ~$4.06B to ~$4.49B this quarter. The holdings are concentrated with recent 13F reports showing around 70 positions, many of which are very small. There are 35 securities that are significantly large (more than ~0.5% of the portfolio each) and they are the focus of this article. The largest five stakes are Natera, Insmed, Amazon.com, Teva Pharma, and Woodward. They add up to ~31% of the portfolio. Please visit our Tracking Stanley Druckenmiller’s Duquesne Portfolio series to get an idea of their investment philosophy and our previous update for the fund’s moves during Q3 2025. Stanley Druckenmiller started Duquesne Family Office in Q4 2011 after closing his hedge fund Duquesne Capital in 2010. Prior to that, he managed George Soros's Quantum Fund between 1988 and 2000. He follows a trend-following trading style that is similar to George Soros. Note: – In 2024, Druckenmiller said he invested in the top five Argentine ADRs. The top Argentine ADRs are YPF SA ( YPF ), Cresud ( CRESY ), IRSA ( IRS ), Grupo Financiero Galicia ( GGAL ), and Edenor ( EDN ). New Stakes: Alcoa Corp ( AA ): AA is a 1.63% of the portfolio position established this quarter at prices between ~$33 and ~$55. The stock currently trades well above that range at ~$64.50. Entegris Inc. ( ENTG ): The 1.58% ENTG stake was purchased this quarter at prices between ~$68 and ~$102. The stock is now above that range at $116. Lattice Semi ( LSCC ): LSCC is a 1.52% of the portfolio position established this quarter at prices between ~$61 and ~$81. It now goes for ~$92. Bloom Energy ( BE ): The 1.43% BE stake was purchased this quarter at prices between ~$76 and ~$148. The stock currently trades above that ...

Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Since my last article on Lam Research Corporation ( LRCX ) in October, the stock has widely outperformed the S&P 500 ( SP500 ), with LRCX returning ~40% against ~-1% for the index. My thesis was based on two main aspects: 1. Lam has gained share in logic over the last few years because etching is expected to take an increased share of logic capex as foundries look for solutions less expensive than High-NA. That’s something I discussed deeply in my first ASML article here. The shift to GAA and 3D architectures also increases the number of deposition and etch steps. 2. Besides, LRCX also has a larger share in the memory market historically, and we’re possibly seeing the largest memory capex cycle since, let’s say, 2018-19. Both of these aspects are still very much on the table, and while valuation seems stretched, I believe upward earnings revisions will carry the stock’s momentum forward. Cycle Strength Both Lam and Applied Materials ( AMAT ) delivered very bullish earnings last quarter, with Lam pointing to 20% WFE growth in 2026 alone and AMAT highlighting demand visibility extending for at least two years. In the last earnings cycle, LRCX revised the WFE market for 2026 to $135bi, up from the $110bi in 2025, or a 23% increase. Before that, earnings expectations were centered around 16% of growth. Besides, management also noted that Lam gained 1 point of "ship share" on a YoY basis, in line with my thesis that share gains were to be expected from technological shifts. Another aspect of the call was management pointing out that growth spending is actually being constrained by a shortage of available clean room space. While this physical infrastructure bottleneck does limit short-term growth, it also indicates that some level of capex investment is likely to be extended into next quarters, reducing my perceived risk of a demand crash. If we look at capex consensus from major logic and memory players, we can see tha...

If you are a growth investor, you have to tread with a bit of caution today, given that the market is trading near all-time highs even as geopolitical tensions are on the rise. However, there are still good options across the risk spectrum. For those who throw caution to the wind, Rivian (RIVN +0.73%) is nearing an important inflection point. For those with more moderate risk tolerances, Visa (V 1.73%) has a good growth record, and a drawdown has the stock looking reasonably priced again. For risk-averse investors, utility NextEra Energy (NEE +0.08%) could be a good fit, given its brilliant dividend history. Here's a quick look at each one of these growth stocks to get your research started. Rivian is about to introduce the R2 Rivian is an upstart electric vehicle company seeking to leverage new technology to break into the highly competitive automotive sector. It has already made great strides, including reaching scale production with its award-winning electric trucks. However, investors have soured on the EV sector, given that so many EV start-ups have fallen by the wayside. But Rivian is one of a small number of EV companies that continues to move forward. Notably, it turned a gross profit in 2025, as management promised. And it has $6 billion in cash on its balance sheet to get it to its next big goal, the 2026 launch of the R2, a mass-market truck. If that truck does as well as the company hopes, it will be an important step on the way to becoming a sustainably profitable company. Aggressive growth investors may want to buy now, before the launch. Expand NASDAQ : RIVN Rivian Automotive Today's Change ( 0.73 %) $ 0.12 Current Price $ 16.66 Key Data Points Market Cap $21B Day's Range $ 16.14 - $ 16.84 52wk Range $ 10.36 - $ 22.69 Volume 836K Avg Vol 36M Gross Margin -276.59 % Visa's drawdown has it looking attractive Visa's stock price has declined about 15% from its recent highs. The stock's price-to-earnings ratio is currently around 30x, which is a touch below...

Key Points Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has driven up oil and natural gas prices. Consumers will feel the pinch at the pump, but higher energy prices will eventually show up elsewhere as well. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has led to a somewhat predictable rise in oil and natural gas prices. With key energy shipping routes disrupted, there are even talks of releasing oil and natural gas from strategic energy reserves to stem the rise. You will start to see the impact of rising oil and natural gas prices fairly quickly, but the lingering impact could be even bigger. The first place is the pump Oil is used to create gasoline, and when you go to fill up your car, you will start seeing the impact of rising oil prices. This happens fairly quickly, which you likely already know because the price of gasoline changes daily and, sometimes, even more often. The price of gasoline is one of the most volatile components of inflation. 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 » Historically, Motley Fool research shows that inflation averages around 3.8% per year. However, inflation has risen well beyond that at times, hitting more than 20% in 1920. This is important because high inflation tends to be bad for the market, with inflation over 5% associated with S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) returns averaging around 2.4%. High energy prices hit in other ways, too But don't think you can avoid rising energy prices because you drive an electric vehicle. Natural gas is an increasingly important fuel for electric utilities. As the price of natural gas rises, the risk of higher electricity prices rises with it. That isn't where the risk ends, either. The things you buy every day, or even just occasionally, all need to be moved from where they...

It may come as a surprise to some, but the most money is made in investing by buying and holding solid growth stocks for the long term rather than jumping in and out of the market. Share prices are notoriously unpredictable in the short term, so frequent trading can lose you a ton of money. Instead, park your money in well-run, quality companies that can grow their revenue, earnings, and free cash flow. Over time, as the businesses become more valuable, share prices should rise in tandem, netting you attractive capital gains. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks » What constitutes quality a business? Businesses that enable you to grow your wealth should have certain characteristics. They should demonstrate steady increases in revenue over the years and preferably be generating consistent free cash flow. Such companies should also possess a robust business model and clear catalysts that can help them grow sustainably. Having a large and growing total addressable market is another attractive feature that should assure investors that a business still has a long growth runway. With these criteria in mind, here are three attractive growth stocks that you should own in the long run. Freshworks Freshworks (NASDAQ: FRSH) uses artificial intelligence (AI) on its cloud platform to provide customer relationship management and IT service management. The company counts brands including American Express, Bridgestone, and Fila as its customers. Freshworks has not only demonstrated consistent growth in revenue over the past three years, but it also saw its gross margin increase steadily, as shown below. Metric 2021 2022 2023 Revenue $371 million $498 million $596 million Gross profit $293 million $402 million $493 million Gross margin 79% 81% 83% As its top line improved, it also generated higher levels of free cash flow: It was $2.3 million in 2021 and leaped to $77.8 million b...

【有線新聞】3月12日植樹節，國家林草局公布全國現有超過1,400億棵樹，森林面積覆蓋率已提升至超過兩成半，不少城市近年都透過人工智能、無人機等創新科技推動綠化。 根據國家林草局的數據，中國現時森林面積達到36.14億畝，截至2023年底，森林覆蓋率超過25%，為全球增綠最多最快的國家，貢獻了新增綠化面積四分之一。 內地近年引入大量創新科技，進一步推動綠化。在北京的林業科學研究院，人工智能實驗室裡面的「數字大屏智能駕駛艙」，通過可視化系統，為植樹工作提供最新的科學數據。林業科學研究院資源信息研究所副研究員楊廷棟：「利用人工智能AI技術，讓我們知道哪裡造了林、造了多少林、林子的質量怎麽樣，確保每一分投入都能夠發揮最大效益。這正契合了『十五五』規劃綱要中發展新質生產力，全方位推進數智技術賦能，以科技創新賦能綠色發展的要求。」 沙漠治理方面，甘肅有無人機運送稻草和樹苗，內蒙古就利用搭載北斗導航的系統開展種植和治沙工作。內蒙古鄂爾多斯林業和草原局局長宋俊峰：「在『十五五』期間，我們將完成防沙治沙1,500萬畝，全市可治理沙化土地治理率達到87%。今年在全市示範推廣應用了新型防沙治沙機械，已投入各類機械裝備2,500餘台套，重點區域機械治沙覆蓋率已超過80%。」 森林綠化亦可增加天然食物的產量，內地去年森林食物產量超過2.4億噸，目前全國林草產業總產值接近11萬億元人民幣，帶動超過6,000萬人就業。當局指今年將更注重提質、興業、利民，著力開展森林質量精準提升，推進林草產業發展。

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. ("NFI" or the "Company"), a leader in bus and coach manufacturing and aftermarket parts and services, today announced its audited consolidated financial results for Fiscal 2025. All figures quoted in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. Fourth Quarter Highlights Deliveries: 1,233 equivalent units ("EUs"), with 27.4% being battery- and fuel cell-electric buses (“ZEBs”) 1,233 equivalent units ("EUs"), with 27.4% being battery- and fuel cell-electric buses (“ZEBs”) Revenue : $1,025.1 million, an increase of 22.5% year-over-year : $1,025.1 million, an increase of 22.5% year-over-year Gross Margin: $174.4 million, an increase of 89.0% year-over-year, positively impacted by higher margin units being delivered from backlog 1 $174.4 million, an increase of 89.0% year-over-year, positively impacted by higher margin units being delivered from backlog Net Earnings: $166.0 million, an increase of $147.5 million year-over-year $166.0 million, an increase of $147.5 million year-over-year Adjusted Net Earnings 1 : $59.6 million and Adjusted Net Earnings per Share 1 of $0.50, an improvement of 328.8% $59.6 million and Adjusted Net Earnings per Share of $0.50, an improvement of 328.8% Net cash generated by operating activities: $118.6 million, positively impacted by the Battery Settlement, lower cash interest paid, somewhat offset by cash invested in working capital $118.6 million, positively impacted by the Battery Settlement, lower cash interest paid, somewhat offset by cash invested in working capital Adjusted EBITDA 1 : $121.3 million, an increase of 78.7 % year-over-year $121.3 million, an increase of 78.7 % year-over-year Backlog 1 : Approximately $13.0 billion (6,344 EUs firm and 8,981 EUs options), up 1.3% year-over-year on an EU basis Approximately $13.0 billion (6,344 EUs firm and 8,981 EUs options), up 1.3% year-over-year on an EU basis ROIC 1 : Increased to 11.3%, up...

Salesforce Inc.发行的250亿美元债券市场反响平平。投资者不仅对其通过举债资助股票回购感到不安，更广泛地担忧传统软件公司在人工智能（AI）浪潮中的处境。该公司最终获得的认购订单为360亿美元，约为发行规模的1.4倍，这与本周早些时候亚马逊370亿美元发债所吸引的1260亿美元需求形成了鲜明对比。Salesforce此次分八部分发行债券，期限从2年到40年不等，其中最长年期债券的定价仅较美债收益率收窄了0.1个百分点。 风险提示及免责条款 市场有风险，投资需谨慎。本文不构成个人投资建议，也未考虑到个别用户特殊的投资目标、财务状况或需要。用户应考虑本文中的任何意见、观点或结论是否符合其特定状况。据此投资，责任自负。

格隆汇3月12日｜当地时间3月11日，意大利海军护卫舰“费德里科·马丁内戈”号抵达塞浦路斯海域，该舰载有160多名人员，上周从意大利南部港口塔兰托启程。在美国和以色列发动对伊朗的军事袭击后，位于塞浦路斯的英国皇家空军基地阿克罗蒂里于3月2日0时左右遭到无人机袭击，造成“有限损失”。随后，希腊、法国、西班牙、英国、荷兰和意大利等国家宣布向塞浦路斯派遣军舰，以加强该国的防务能力。

Image source: The Motley Fool. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President and Chief Executive Officer — Fred Burke Chief Financial Officer — David Morris Vice President, Investor Relations — Ashley Stockton Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Resident Count -- Ended the quarter serving over 205,000 residents, reflecting a 10% increase year over year. -- Ended the quarter serving over 205,000 residents, reflecting a 10% increase year over year. Revenue -- Revenue increased 17% to $397.6 million, including 12% organic growth. -- Revenue increased 17% to $397.6 million, including 12% organic growth. Script Volume -- Grew 14% year over year, indicating both resident and utilization expansion. -- Grew 14% year over year, indicating both resident and utilization expansion. Gross Profit -- Rose 27% to $85.5 million, with gross margin expanding to 21.5% from 19.8%. -- Rose 27% to $85.5 million, with gross margin expanding to 21.5% from 19.8%. Vaccine Program -- Vaccine script volumes increased 3% year over year, and profitability improved due to better purchasing and reimbursement. -- Vaccine script volumes increased 3% year over year, and profitability improved due to better purchasing and reimbursement. Adjusted EBITDA -- Increased 53% year over year to $39.5 million, translating into a quarterly margin of 9.9%. -- Increased 53% year over year to $39.5 million, translating into a quarterly margin of 9.9%. Full-Year Organic Revenue Growth -- Achieved 13%, driven by new resident additions, script growth, and higher acuity. -- Achieved 13%, driven by new resident additions, script growth, and higher acuity. Full-Year Reported Revenue Growth -- Totaled 18%, with acquisitions contributing to results. -- Totaled 18%, with acquisitions contributing to results. Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA -- Came in at $115 million—above the most recent guidance range of $104 million to $106 million, and well above the original $99 m...

Expand NYSE : ORCL Oracle Today's Change ( 9.32 %) $ 13.93 Current Price $ 163.33 Key Data Points Market Cap $429B Day's Range $ 160.58 - $ 171.75 52wk Range $ 118.86 - $ 345.72 Volume 3.1M Avg Vol 29M Gross Margin 65.40 % Dividend Yield 1.34 % Oracle (ORCL +9.32%), a database and cloud software provider, closed Wednesday at $163.12, up 9.18%. The stock rallied after a fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue beat, strong cloud and AI growth, and raised long-term revenue guidance. Investors are also eyeing execution on large AI data center projects. Trading volume reached 79 million shares, coming in about 162% above its three-month average of 30.1 million shares. Oracle IPO'd in 1986 and has grown 257,656% since going public. How the markets moved today S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.08%) slipped 0.10% to 6,775, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +0.08%) edged up 0.08% to 22,716. Within enterprise software and cloud computing, industry peers Microsoft (MSFT 0.25%) closed at $404.88 (-0.22%) and International Business Machines (IBM 0.53%) finished at $248.87 (-0.53%), lagging Oracle’s post-earnings surge. What this means for investors Investors breathed a big sigh of relief after Oracle’s earnings announcement. That’s because the company has become the face of concern over spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Even after today’s jump, Oracle stock is down over 16% this year as investors worried that it was overextending itself with capital spending on AI. This report eased fears over its aggressive AI spending, though. Oracle reported 22% revenue growth, including 44% cloud revenue growth. It also reported a $553 billion backlog and provided an upbeat 2027 outlook. The company also said it doesn’t have any plans to issue bonds beyond what has already been announced this year. That may have been the biggest news that had investors buying shares today.