Tech giants gearing up to report quarterly results this week with investors closely watching the price tag for the AI buildout. On Wednesday, we're going to hear from Meta and Microsoft. And next week, Amazon and Alphabet are on deck.In all, the four companies are expected to spend over $400 billion in capital expenditures this year. That's according to estimates compiled by Faxet. And here to decode the AI messaging for this earning season, we got Alli Mogarabi, West End Capital Management senior equity an ...

TikTok has agreed to settle with a plaintiff and will no longer be part of a high-profile social media trial kicking off on Tuesday.An attorney for the plaintiff said the trial, held in Los Angeles Superior Court, will proceed as scheduled against Meta and Alphabet's YouTube.The trial is the first of multiple major legal cases against social media companies in 2026 that have drawn comparisons to lawsuits brought against 'Big Tobacco' in the 1990s."This is a good resolution, and we are pleased with the settl ...

Three of the world’s biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims that their platforms — Meta’s Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube — deliberately addict and harm children.Jury selection starts this week in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. It’s the first time the companies will argue their case before a jury, and the outcome could have profound effects on their businesses and how they will handle children using their platforms. The selectio ...

在最新一轮针对大型科技公司的监管行动中，欧盟要求谷歌在六个月内解除安卓（Android）系统中阻 碍竞争对手AI搜索助手的技术壁垒，并向其他搜索引擎提供关键数据。 欧盟监管机构依据其旗舰法规《数字市场法》宣布，将评估谷歌是否遵守有关安卓系统与竞争性人工智 能软件实现互操作，以及在公平条件下向竞争对手搜索引擎开放有价值搜索数据的严格规定。 尽管这一举措尚未构成正式调查，但欧盟希望借此向谷歌施压，促使其重新设计相关服务，使竞争对手 能够接入安卓操作系统以及谷歌宝贵的搜索数据。总部位于布鲁塞尔的监管机构给予谷歌六个月的整改 期限，否则将面临未来可能施加的处罚。 欧盟竞争事务专员Teresa Ribera在声明中表示："通过今天启动的程序，我们希望通过更详细的说明，帮 助谷歌理解其在《数字市场法》下应如何履行互操作性和在线搜索数据共享方面的义务。" 谷歌高级竞争事务顾问Clare Kelly表示，该公司担忧进一步的规则"往往是由竞争对手的不满而非消费 者的利益驱动的，这将损害用户的隐私、安全和创新"。 责任编辑：丁文武 在最新一轮针对大型科技公司的监管行动中，欧盟要求谷歌在六个月内解除安卓（Android）系统中阻 ...

Core Insights - Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly enhancing returns for major tech companies, particularly the "Magnificent Seven," while still presenting growth opportunities at reasonable valuations [1] Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms has over 3 billion users on Facebook and Instagram, leveraging AI to improve ad targeting and recommendations, resulting in a 26% year-over-year revenue increase last quarter [4] - Analysts project a 16% annualized earnings growth for Meta, supporting its forward price-to-earnings multiple of 21 at the current share price of $646 [5] - The company plans to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, which may pressure margins in the short term but is expected to yield significant long-term benefits for ad revenue and shareholder value [6][7] Alphabet (Google) - Alphabet generates substantial revenue, with approximately $385 billion in trailing revenue, of which nearly three-quarters comes from advertising [8] - The company's net profit reached $124 billion over the last year, enabling continued investment in AI to enhance user services and sustain growth [9]

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street is focused on understanding the current expansion of AI infrastructure and the associated costs, with major companies like Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet set to provide insights that will influence investor sentiment and expectations for AI-related capital expenditures [1][4][22] Group 1: Company Insights - Microsoft will discuss Azure and enterprise demand, with expectations for strong AI revenue growth, while also needing to reassure investors about the sustainability of its spending [5][7][13] - Meta's simpler business model relies on advertising revenue, and analysts expect it to deliver modest results while assessing the impact of AI spending on its ad performance [8][10] - Amazon is expected to frame its AI investments as a response to growing demand, with AWS positioned as a key growth engine, while also managing operational efficiency [14] - Alphabet's strategy involves leveraging its comprehensive AI tech stack, but it faces scrutiny regarding the speed of monetization from its AI investments [15][16] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The upcoming earnings calls will serve as a stress test for the AI supply chain, with the language used by these companies indicating their confidence in ongoing AI demand and spending [4][12][22] - Investors are keen to see whether companies will maintain a bullish outlook on AI infrastructure or shift towards more cautious language regarding spending and capacity [19][21] - The narrative built from these earnings reports will significantly influence Nvidia's market position, as it is closely tied to the demand signals from these major players [18][22]

Core Viewpoint - Alphabet's stock has shown strong performance, driven by its leadership in AI and significant investments in AI chip technology, particularly TPUs, positioning it well for future advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI) [1][5]. Group 1: Alphabet's Market Position - Alphabet's stock was the top performer among the "Mag Seven" tech stocks last year, with shares up nearly 6% year-to-date [1]. - The company has successfully leveraged its Google Search capabilities to enhance its AI model, Gemini, which is seen as a competitive advantage [3]. - Alphabet's collaboration with Apple to power Siri with Gemini is a significant win, potentially enhancing its market position further [4]. Group 2: Financial Metrics - Alphabet's shares are trading at approximately 33.0 times trailing price-to-earnings (P/E), close to all-time highs, indicating strong investor confidence despite high valuations [5]. - The company continues to attract investment interest due to its potential growth drivers, including AI advancements and strategic acquisitions [5][6]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Alphabet is investing in Japanese startup Sakana, which may enhance its AI capabilities in Japan [6]. - The acquisition of Common Sense Machine strengthens Alphabet's 3D generative AI capabilities, further solidifying its competitive edge in the tech landscape [6].

谷歌正式发布将于2026年5月1日对CDN Interconnect、Direct Peering、 Carrier Peering等方式进行数据传 输的价格进行调整，其中北美地区翻倍。 北美：0.08美元/GB（此前为0.04美元/GB） 欧洲：0.08美 元/GB（此前为0.05美元/GB） 亚洲：0.085美元/GB（此前为0.06美元/GB）。 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。 ...

"Borrowing heavily from the behavioral and neurobiological techniques used by slot machines and exploited by the cigarette industry, Defendants deliberately embedded in their products an array of design features aimed at maximizing youth engagement to drive advertising revenue,†the lawsuit says. Executives, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are expected to testify at the trial, which will last six to eight weeks. Experts have drawn similarities to the Big Tobacco trials that led to a 1998 settlement requi ...

格隆汇1月27日｜1. 美国三大股指期货涨跌不一，纳指期货涨0.63%，标普500指数期货涨0.25%，道指 期货跌0.44%。 11. 阿里正式发布旗舰推理模型Qwen3-Max-Thinking，主动性更强、擅长逻辑推理。 12. 小鹏汽车顾宏地：预计今年将实现"非常强劲"的增长，海外市场销售增速或超国内。 2. 欧股主要指数涨跌不一，德国DAX指数跌0.09%，英国富时100指数涨0.35%，法国CAC指数涨 0.37%，欧洲斯托克50指数涨0.28%。 3. 美联储传声筒：美联储官员预计本周将暂停降息，恢复降息的路径尚不明确。 4. 美国政府提议明年将联邦医疗保险(Medicare)私人计划的支付费率维持在当前水平，远低于预期。 5. 据报三星电子、SK海力士与苹果谈判，大幅提高iPhone所用LPDDR内存价格，涨幅高达100%。 6. 欧盟启动两项合规程序，以督促谷歌履行其在《数字市场法》下的义务。 7. 微软获批在美国威斯康星州增建15个数据中心。 8. 美光科技加码投资240亿美元在新加坡扩产，以应对AI芯片短缺。 9. 新思科技CEO预期存储器芯片价格上涨及短缺将持续到2027年。 10. ...