Key Takeaways Oracle plans $35B in CapEx for FY26 to expand its global cloud and AI infrastructure.Oracle will add 37 new multi-cloud data centers to meet rising enterprise and hyperscaler demand.Heavy spending pressures free cash flow, prompting added debt despite projected 16.5% revenue growth.Oracle (ORCL) is making one of its boldest strategic moves yet, forecasting $35 billion in capital expenditures (CapEx) for fiscal 2026, up from more than $21 billion in fiscal 2025. This aggressive investment under ...

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp.’s data-center crunch will continue for longer than the company has previously outlined, underscoring the software giant’s struggles to keep up with cloud demand.Many of Microsoft’s US data center regions are experiencing shortages of physical space or servers, according to people familiar with the company’s internal forecasts. New subscriptions for Azure cloud services are restricted in some crucial server-farm hubs, including Northern Virginia and Texas, through the first hal ...

Key Takeaways Microsoft plans nearly $30B in Q1 FY26 capex to boost AI and cloud infrastructure.Intelligent Cloud revenues are projected to grow 25%-26%, with Azure up about 37% in constant currency.New AI tools like GPT-5 integration and the Microsoft Agent Framework expand Microsoft's AI reach.Microsoft (MSFT) is betting big on artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure to drive its next phase of growth. The company plans to ramp up capital expenditures to nearly $30 billion in the first quarter of ...

With a market cap of $60.4 billion, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is a leading global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, serving a diverse range of industries including cloud services, financial institutions, healthcare, and manufacturing. As of June 30, 2025, the company owns and operates 310 data centers totaling approximately 42.5 million square feet across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. The Dallas, Texas-based company is expected ...

Amazon (AMZN) stands at the cusp of a strategic inflection point, and investors are taking notice. In a bold move, Wells Fargo just upgraded Amazon stock's rating from “Equal Weight” to “Overweight”, citing renewed confidence that Project Rainier could meaningfully accelerate Amazon Web Services (AWS) growth. At its core, Rainier represents Amazon’s bet on building proprietary AI and cloud infrastructure — a bet that, if executed well, could reshape its earnings trajectory for years to come. Rainier could ...

CANADA - 2025/09/04: In this photo illustration, the Sandisk Corporation (San Disk) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesUp 215% year-to-date? That’s no mistake. SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) has astonished markets in 2025, with its shares soaring over 215% to around $115. This increase is attributed to a combination of structural demand benefits, a corporate revival, and strengthened fun ...

Cloud infrastructure company CoreWeave signs another deal to supply data center capacity to OpenAI by as much as $6.5 billion to $22.4 billion. CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator joins "Bloomberg The Close" to talk about the expanding partnership. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, growing 12%, with a 10% increase in constant currency [3][4] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.58, a 25% year-over-year increase, exceeded guidance [4][14] - Net revenue was $15.7 billion, up 7% year-over-year, above the high end of guidance [12][14] - Gross profit increased 18% year-over-year to $1.1 billion, with gross margin as a percentage of gross billings at 5% [12][14] - Non-GAAP operating income rose 21% year-over-year to $475 million, with an operating margin of 2.09% [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 10% year-over-year, driven by demand for PCs and AI PCs [10][14] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings grew by 13% year-over-year, with a notable 8% increase excluding HIVE [11][14] - HIVE gross billings increased in the mid-30s year-over-year, with ODM/CM gross billings up 57% [4][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong double-digit growth in gross billings was observed in Latin America and Asia Pacific & Japan [5] - SMB and MSP segments grew substantially above the company average in most geographies [5] - U.S. public sector business saw low single-digit growth, with state and local strength offset by federal softness [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a differentiated and specialized go-to-market strategy to strengthen its competitive position [6][9] - Plans to enhance the Destination AI Enablement Program to support partners in adopting AI solutions [7] - A unified portal, TD SYNNEX Partner First, is being launched to optimize partner experience and streamline operations [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong performance, particularly in HIVE and distribution [19][30] - The company anticipates sustained demand for PCs driven by the Windows 11 refresh cycle and AI PCs [23] - For Q4, gross billings are expected to be in the range of $23 to $24 billion, with net revenue between $16.5 to $17.3 billion [16][17] Other Important Information - Free cash flow for the year is expected to be approximately $800 million, with Q4 free cash flow projected around $850 million [24][25] - The company returned $210 million to stockholders in the quarter, with $174 million in share repurchases and $36 million in dividends [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: HIVE dynamics in fiscal forecast - Management noted strong growth across all programs and customers, with confidence in continued demand for Q4 [19][20] Question: Comments on PC pull forward and free cash flow expectations - Management indicated limited pull forward for PCs, driven mainly by the Windows 11 refresh and AI PCs [23] - Free cash flow expectations adjusted to approximately $800 million for the year, with Q4 expected to contribute significantly [24][25] Question: Sustainability of current performance - Management believes the dynamics driving overperformance will continue into Q4, particularly in distribution and HIVE [29] Question: Progress in onboarding new customers for HIVE - Management confirmed ongoing diversification of the customer base, with growth primarily from networking and traditional compute [32][33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, growing 12% year over year, with a 10% increase in constant currency [3][4] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $3.58, a 25% increase year over year, exceeding guidance [4][14] - Net revenue was $15.7 billion, up 7% year over year, above the high end of guidance [12][14] - Gross profit increased 18% year over year to $1.1 billion, with a gross margin of 5%, up 23 basis points year over year [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 10% year over year, driven by demand for PCs and AI PCs [10][14] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 13% year over year, with HIVE showing mid-30s growth due to server and networking rack builds [10][11] - Software gross billings increased 26% year over year, driven by cybersecurity and infrastructure software [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong double-digit growth in gross billings was observed in Latin America and Asia Pacific & Japan [5] - SMB and MSP segments grew substantially above the company average in most geographies [5] - U.S. public sector business saw low single-digit growth, with state and local strength offset by federal softness [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a differentiated go-to-market strategy, expanding its addressable market by onboarding new vendors [6][9] - The Destination AI Enablement Program is being enhanced to support partners in adopting AI solutions [7] - A unified portal, TD SYNNEX Partner First, is being launched to optimize partner experience and streamline operations [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong performance, particularly in HIVE and distribution, with expectations for Q4 to reflect similar strength [20][28] - The company anticipates gross billings in Q4 to be in the range of $23 to $24 billion, representing an increase of approximately 11% at the midpoint [16] - Free cash flow expectations for the year are approximately $800 million, with Q4 expected to contribute around $850 million [24][25] Other Important Information - The company returned $210 million to stockholders in the quarter, with $174 million in share repurchases and $36 million in dividends [14] - The board approved a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, payable on October 31, 2025 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: HIVE dynamics in fiscal forecast and next year outlook - Management noted strong growth across all programs and customers in HIVE, with confidence in continued demand for Q4 [19][20] Question: Comments on PC pull forward and free cash flow expectations - Management indicated limited pull forward for PCs, driven by Windows 11 refresh and AI PCs, with free cash flow expected to be around $800 million for the year [22][24] Question: Sustainability of current performance and potential pull forward - Management believes the overperformance is sustainable, driven by strong demand in distribution and HIVE [28] Question: Progress in onboarding new customers for HIVE - Management confirmed ongoing progress in diversifying the customer base, with growth primarily from traditional compute and networking [30][31]

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain - BlackRock adds 1,135 BTC (approximately $127 million) to its holdings [1] - Tether mints 1 billion USDT on Ethereum, increasing liquidity [1] Technology & Cloud Infrastructure - Oracle secures $18 billion to scale AI-driven cloud infrastructure [1]