The recent lackluster quarterly results from Tesla and Alphabet have sent shockwaves through the tech-heavy Nasdaq, leading to an expected weak opening for Wall Street. Tesla experienced an 8.5% slump in premarket trading, potentially losing over $65 billion in market value after reporting its lowest profit margin in more than five years. Similarly, Google parent
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Capgemini, a technology services giant, predicts that artificial intelligence-powered agents will be able to collaborate and solve tasks in a “multi-agent AI” system by the year 2025. This innovative system will involve a group of agents working together in a distributed and cooperative manner to accomplish objectives. According to Pascal Brier, Capgemini's chief innovation officer,
The European Union regulators have recently accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook, of violating antitrust rules by failing to comply with the bloc's regulations regarding its new ad-supported social networking service. The Commission has criticized Meta's ad-supported subscription option, labeling it as a “pay or consent” model, which essentially forces users to either pay
A recent downgrade of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) by a Rosenblatt analyst has brought attention to multiple areas of transitional risk that the tech giant is facing. The investment bank identified risks associated with the impact of AI on search, potential search ad revenue loss due to AI Overviews, and emerging evidence of search share loss to
The recent lawsuit filed by the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) against OpenAI and Microsoft highlights a growing concern within the news industry regarding copyright infringement. This lawsuit follows similar legal action taken by other publications, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. The CIR accuses OpenAI of using
Target, a retail giant based in Minneapolis, has announced a new collaboration with Shopify in an effort to bring fresh and trendy brands to its website. This partnership will allow companies working with Shopify to apply to join Target Plus, a third-party marketplace launched by the discounter. In an interview with CNBC, Target's Chief Guest
Elon Musk found himself under scrutiny when he lashed out at advertisers considering pulling their ads from his X social media platform. Speaking at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in France, Musk clarified his previous comments by stating that his intention was to defend free speech rather than target the advertising industry as a whole.
After evaluating the recent upgrades and downgrades made by Wall Street analysts, one of the key takeaways is the double upgrade of Best Buy by Citi. The research team at Citi has raised their target price for Best Buy to $100, citing positive catalysts such as tech replacement cycles and margin execution. They believe that
Pinduoduo (PDD) has emerged as a dominant player in China's e-commerce landscape, beating out competitors such as Alibaba and JD.com. The company's value-for-money positioning and the growth of its Temu marketplace have propelled it to the top spot in terms of market capitalization. With stellar first-quarter results and a surge in share value, PDD is
In a strategic move to boost its international presence and attract a wider audience, Alibaba's AliExpress has partnered with soccer legend David Beckham in its latest global brand ambassador agreement. This collaboration comes at a crucial time when Chinese e-commerce companies are eyeing rapid expansion beyond their borders to gain market share and visibility on
Investors are currently facing concerns over inflation and the uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate cuts, resulting in turbulent markets. However, amidst this volatility, long-term investors can benefit from the stock research provided by Wall Street analysts. One of the top picks by analysts is workplace management software maker Monday.com (MNDY). The company recently reported impressive
The premarket trading session has seen companies like Nvidia, Super Micro Computer, and Advanced Micro Devices making impressive gains. Nvidia soared by 7.4% after announcing strong fiscal first-quarter results, better-than-expected guidance, and a 10-for-1 stock split. Similarly, Super Micro Computer and Advanced Micro Devices saw a jump of more than 5% and 3% respectively. These
Last year, media giants heavily relied on sports to attract advertisers during the Upfronts meeting week. The aftermath of a Hollywood strike and cost-cutting measures forced companies to lean more on sports than scripted shows. The decline in content and star power due to the strike led to a focus on live sports, which still
Walmart has recently shown exceptional performance, surpassing quarterly earnings and revenue expectations with its innovative strategies. The retail giant's success can be attributed to its significant e-commerce gains, profit-driving businesses such as advertising, and its ability to attract more high-income shoppers. The company has now revised its full-year guidance, aiming to exceed its initial projections