Tech stocks have been some of the biggest winners in the current bull market. That growth is primarily fueled by the advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), which holds the promise to improve productivity and reduce costs for businesses across practically every industry. For the most part, investors are optimistic about almost every sector of the market. But one tech sector has been headed in the opposite direction recently over fears of how AI could disrupt it. The market has indiscrimin ...

财报分析微软2026财年第二季度财报显示，总收入813亿美元，同比增长17%，Non-GAAP EPS为4.14美 元，超市场预期。但Azure增速固定汇率下为38%，略低于前期，且资本支出375亿美元引发对利润率的 忧虑。 机构观点分析师对微软前景存在分歧。Stifel于2月初将评级从"买入"下调至"持有"，目标价392美元，担 忧资本开支压力。摩根士丹利则看好微软AI集成能力，列为被错杀股。 以上内容基于公开资料整理，不构成投资建议。 经济观察网根据智通财经2026年2月14日报道，美国联邦贸易委员会(FTC)正加强微软的反垄断调查，涉 及云计算和AI领域，调查微软是否通过许可规则设置壁垒限制竞争。这一消息在资本开支压力背景下 可能进一步压制股价，微软股价目前处于去年4月以来低点。 股票近期走势微软股价近期波动较大。2026年2月9日至13日，美股微软(MSFT.OQ)股价先涨后跌再反 弹，2月13日收盘报403.92美元，当日涨0.52%。年初至今股价下跌16.48%，20日跌幅为11.55%，反映市 场对AI资本开支和增长放缓的担忧。 ...

I wrote about Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) at the beginning of November 2024 , when it was trading at ~$423, and in April 2025 , with the stock between $380 and $390. On both occasions, I"Fundamental Options" would be the title of my investing style, because I combine fundamental analysis with the power of options. I use Fundamental Analysis to quantitatively and qualitatively assess individual stocks and ETFs, and I pursue various strategies: Income oriented, especially BDCs, but also Utilities; Growth A ...

Conservative Income Portfolio targets the best value stocks with the highest margins of safety. The volatility of these investments is further lowered using the best-priced options. Our Enhanced Equity Income Solutions Portfolio is designed to reduce volatility while generating 7-9% yields. Our performance relative to a 60:40 benchmark can be seen below.The Oracle Corporation ( ORCL ) story has been an exciting one to follow. The company has been one of the rare tech stocks to make a 52-week high and then s ...

Conservative Income Portfolio targets the best value stocks with the highest margins of safety. The volatility of these investments is further lowered using the best-priced options. Our Enhanced Equity Income Solutions Portfolio is designed to reduce volatility while generating 7-9% yields. Our performance relative to a 60:40 benchmark can be seen below.The Oracle Corporation ( ORCL ) story has been an exciting one to follow. The company has been one of the rare tech stocks to make a 52-week high and then s ...

经济观察网近期公司动态：2026年1月6日，Sound Group正式推出语音AI技术展示平台SoundSphereAI， 旨在进一步整合人工智能与音频社交娱乐业务。2026年1月12日，公司创始人兼首席执行官赖锦南 (Marco Lai)通过股东信与投资者沟通业务进展，强调对AI驱动战略的信心。公司已于2025年10月1日完 成每股1美元的特别现金股息派发，除息日为2025年9月30日。 股票近期走势 2026年2月4日至10日，Sound Group股价区间振幅达19.62%，单日最高涨幅11.61%(2月9日)，但受软件 板块整体抛售及纳斯达克指数下跌影响，波动显著。2025年10月27日，公司宣布与香港科技大学(广州) 合作设立人工智能创新人才奖学金，深化AI领域布局。 高管变动 2025年10月15日，首席执行官赖锦南在公开市场增持公司股份，彰显管理层信心。同期公司宣布取消股 份回购计划。 最近业绩情况 2025年上半年财报显示，公司实现Non-GAAP净利润0.70亿元(上年同期亏损0.27亿元)，AI业务收入同比 增长174.5%。 以上内容基于公开资料整理，不构成投资建议。 ...

Market Performance - The U.S. stock market is experiencing volatility with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) trading near 49,451.98, down approximately 1.34% on the day, while the S&P 500 (SPY) is at 6,832.76, down 1.57%, and the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) has fallen 2.03% to 22,597.15 [2][3] Economic Indicators - The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed a headline inflation increase of just 0.2%, below the consensus estimate of 0.3%, with a year-over-year CPI rise of 2.4%, the lowest since mid-2024 [3][8] Corporate Developments - Rivian Automotive (RIVN) shares surged over 20% after reporting a narrower-than-expected fourth-quarter loss and projecting vehicle delivery growth of 47% to 59% for the 2026 fiscal year [4] - Airbnb (ABNB) climbed over 5% due to quarterly revenue exceeding Wall Street expectations, driven by strong international demand [5] - Arista Networks (ANET) saw a 10% increase following a robust fourth-quarter report highlighting surging gross margins [5] - DraftKings (DKNG) plummeted more than 17% despite topping revenue and earnings estimates, as its full-year guidance fell significantly below analyst projections [6] - Major tech companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and Google (GOOGL) are under pressure due to concerns over AI-driven labor substitution impacting corporate spending [6] Upcoming Events - U.S. markets will be closed on February 16th for Presidents' Day, with the focus shifting to the December Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index upon resumption of trading [7][8] - The upcoming PCE data is expected to influence the Federal Reserve's policy decisions, with economists suggesting that the CPI reading may lead to considerations for interest rate cuts later this year [8]

Economic Overview - The jobs data for January showed an addition of 130,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, both better than expected. However, previous months' job gains were revised down significantly, with 2025's total job additions revised from 584,000 to 181,000, indicating a weaker job market than previously thought [3][4][5]. - Inflation data revealed a Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.4% for the headline number and 2.5% for core CPI, which remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, suggesting ongoing inflationary pressures despite a cooler-than-expected report [7][8]. Company Earnings and Stock Performance - Caterpillar (CAT) reported modest earnings growth, with a 3% increase, but has seen a significant rise of 21% since the earnings announcement, driven by capital expenditures from major tech companies [10][12]. - Alphabet is selling debt, including a 100-year bond, to finance its AI expansions, indicating a long-term commitment to AI despite current profitability concerns [13]. - Cisco (CSCO) experienced a 12% drop in stock price post-earnings, despite exceeding earnings guidance, due to margin and cost concerns, although it remains up 19% year-over-year [14]. - Applied Materials (AMAT) saw a 10% increase in stock price following strong earnings and guidance, benefiting from increased spending in the AI sector [15]. Market Trends and Future Outlook - The economic landscape is characterized by uncertainty, with AI investments becoming a significant part of capital expenditures, raising questions about the overall economic stability [9]. - Walmart (WMT) is positioned well in the current market, recently reaching a market cap of over $1 trillion, and is expected to provide insights into consumer spending and technological integration in its upcoming earnings report [28][30].

RADCOM Ltd. ( RDCM ) is a company that provides cloud-based software to help telecom operators monitor, manage, and improve their increasingly complex 5G networks. In my last update , I changed my rating onI focus on producing objective, data-driven research, mostly about small- to mid-cap companies, as these tend to be overlooked by many investors. From time to time, though, I also look at large-cap names, just to give a fuller sense of the broader equity markets.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficia ...

Friday at last. Friday at last! For those who aren’t paying attention to the Winter Olympics, Italy leads the medal count with 17, Norway has the most gold medals with 7, and the U.S. is in third with 14. My country, Canada, has 7 medals, none of them gold. Not to worry, our men’s hockey team will rectify that soon enough. More News from Barchart As for the markets, they were all solidly in the red yesterday -- S&P 500 down 1.6%, Nasdaq Composite down 2%, and the Dow off by 1.3% -- as tech stocks, espe ...