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Global Markets Update: Tesla Averts California Sales Ban, Japan Exports Surge 16.8%, and Google Launches $15B India AI Hub
Stock Market News· 2026-02-18 01:08
Key TakeawaysTesla (TSLA) successfully averted a 30-day license suspension in California after the DMV confirmed the automaker implemented "corrective measures" regarding its marketing of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features.Japan’s exports surged 16.8% year-on-year in January, marking the fastest growth in over three years, driven by robust demand for semiconductors and electrical machinery from China and the European Union.Australia’s Wage Price Index (WPI) held steady at 3.4% year-on-year for Q ...
We're scooping up more shares of this recently banged-up megacap AI leader
CNBC· 2026-02-17 18:07
Core Viewpoint - The company is increasing its investment in Alphabet by purchasing 50 shares at approximately $301 each, raising its total holdings to 200 shares, which will increase its portfolio weighting in Alphabet from 1.15% to 1.55% [1] Financial Performance - Alphabet's shares have declined about 9% since its earnings report, despite strong revenue and earnings-per-share results driven by growth in Search and Google Cloud [1] - The company reported free cash flow of approximately $70 billion for both 2024 and 2025, but this is projected to decrease to about $33 billion in 2026 [1] Capital Expenditure Plans - Alphabet plans to spend between $175 billion and $185 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, significantly higher than the Street's estimate of $115 billion and the $91 billion spent in the previous year [1] - This ambitious spending plan has raised concerns about the company's free cash flow, which is impacting investor sentiment across major tech stocks [1] Competitive Position - Google Cloud is experiencing significant growth, with a 55% year-over-year increase in its backlog, which reached $240 billion [1] - The company is perceived to have a clearer path to success compared to its peers, making it a preferred investment choice during the current tech market downturn [1]
Tucows Loss Narrows Y/Y in Q4 on Lower Impairment Charges
ZACKS· 2026-02-17 17:50
Shares of Tucows Inc. (TCX) have gained 0.7% since reporting results for the fourth quarter of 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 1.4% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, however, the stock has lost 24.2% compared with the S&P 500’s 1.9% fall, indicating more pronounced volatility in TCX relative to the broader market.Earnings & Revenue PerformanceTucows reported fourth-quarter 2025 net revenues of $98.7 million, up 6% year over year from $93.1 million. Gross profit increased 14% ...
Monness Maintains Neutral Stance on Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Stock
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-17 12:33
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is among the 14 Best Cloud Computing Stocks to Buy Right Now. Monness Maintains Neutral Stance on Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Stock On February 5, Monness analyst Brian White maintained a “Neutral” stance on the company’s stock, giving a “Hold” rating. The analyst’s rating is backed by a combination of factors, which are associated with Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s strengths as well as risks. As per the analyst, the company is seeing the benefits of strong digital advertising tr ...
1.3亿人春节首次体验AI购物,千问一跃成为国民级AI助手
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-02-17 00:46
转自:扬子晚报 2月17日大年初一凌晨,千问发布的数据显示,春节活动期间,全国超过1.3亿人第一次体验AI购物,说 了50亿次"千问帮我",千问一跃成为国民级AI助手。 数据显示:过去两天,用户用AI买门票的订单环比增长22倍,AI订机票等交通票务单量增长超7倍。随 着春节档电影上线,用户用AI买电影票的订单环比增长372倍,其中来自三四线城市的AI订单量更是暴 涨782倍。所有AI订单中,近一半订单来自县城。因为一句话点单更便捷,近400万60岁以上用户体验 了AI购物。 一个需求的背后,千问可以调度整个阿里生态为用户服务——阿里生态体系的淘宝、支付宝、淘宝闪 购、飞猪、高德、大麦都已接入千问,未来还将上线AI打车、充值手机话费、高德扫街榜团购等功 能。 QuestMobile数据显示,2月7日,千问日活跃用户数(DAU)达到7352万,逼近豆包的7871万,用3个月 的时间追平了豆包3年的用户规模。这标志着用户AI使用习惯的转移,本质上是AI价值重心的变化—— 从Chat为代表的聊天对话,转向Agent为代表的任务执行。 除夕当天,阿里巴巴还开源全新一代大模型千问Qwen3.5-Plus,性能媲美Gemi ...
Calm Waters for Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock Present a Tempting Options Trade
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-16 18:30
This structure points to information by omission. With GOOGL stock down quite noticeably this month, a temptation exists to protect against further downside, especially amid concerns about a bubble brewing in artificial intelligence. But the smart money appears relaxed, which could open the doors to a contrarian position.First, IV pricing for both puts and calls is relatively flat and measured near the spot price. As the volatility skew rises at the edges, it does so in a gentle controlled manner. Yes, put ...
These 3 Stocks Appear to Be Set Up For a Massive 2026
247Wallst· 2026-02-16 16:52
1,538,891+$8.64+6.82%$135.35## Top Losing Stocks[Constellation Brands][STZ]• Vol: 6,064,575-$13.068.04%$149.30[Norwegian Cruise Line][NCLH]• Vol: 41,395,853-$1.767.57%$21.49[NVR][NVR]• Vol: 39,528-$588.737.27%$7,507.43[Expedia][EXPE]• Vol: 6,148,062-$14.576.41%$212.67[Builders FirstSource][BLDR]• Vol: 5,092,938-$5.844.84%$114.73 These 3 Stocks Appear to Be Set Up For a Massive 2026 - 24/7 Wall St.[S&P 5006,839.90 +0.06%][Dow Jones49,562.00 +0.18%][Nasdaq 10024,664.60 -0.22%][Russell 20002,640.28 -0.26%][FTS ...
Alphabet’s Pullback: A Second Chance for Long-Term Investors?
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-16 14:17
Tablet shows Google G logo beside plunging red stock chart, illustrating Alphabet shares pulling back. Key Points Shares of Alphabet have declined almost 8% month-over-month, fueled by broader tech weakness and CapEx concerns rather than any deterioration in Alphabet’s core fundamentals. The company continues to post staggering growth and earnings beats, topping expectations in its last three consecutive quarters.  With shares approaching key support, valuation is becoming more compelling for patient i ...
Piper Sandler and KeyBanc Raise Alphabet (GOOGL) Price Targets After Q4 Results
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-16 12:41
Core Viewpoint - Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is experiencing significant growth, particularly in AI and cloud services, leading to increased price targets from analysts following strong Q4 2025 results [1][3]. Group 1: Analyst Upgrades - Piper Sandler raised its price target on Alphabet Inc. from $365 to $395, maintaining an Overweight rating after the company reported impressive Q4 results [1][2]. - KeyBanc Capital Markets also increased its price target from $360 to $370, while keeping an Overweight rating, citing higher capital expenditures to support growth in Google Services and Google Cloud [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Alphabet's total revenue growth accelerated to 18% in Q4 2025, surpassing Piper Sandler's expectation of 15.5% [2]. - KeyBanc noted that Search performance accelerated throughout 2025, and Cloud's backlog increased by approximately 55% quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025 [4]. Group 3: Product and Market Insights - Gemini, Alphabet's AI assistant, has gained significant traction, now boasting over 750 million monthly active users [4]. - The company continues to focus on areas such as AI, cloud computing, and hardware, with a diverse product portfolio that includes Search, Ads, Chrome, Cloud, YouTube, and Android [5].
Analysts Raise Price Targets on Baidu (BIDU)
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-16 12:41
Group 1 - Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is recognized as one of the 15 AI stocks experiencing significant growth, with Tiger Securities raising its price target from $135 to $150 while maintaining a Buy rating [1][5] - The company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) for its AI chip unit, Kunlunxin, in Hong Kong, where Baidu currently holds approximately 59-60% ownership and intends to retain majority control post-IPO [2] - Baidu Cloud is positioned to benefit from the rapid adoption of AI in China, and the company's robotaxi business may see increased valuation as investor focus shifts from AI infrastructure to downstream applications [4][5] Group 2 - Despite some caution regarding Baidu's short-term revenue and earnings growth, the stock is increasingly driven by its long-term AI potential, with several catalysts anticipated in the robotaxi and AI cloud sectors [5] - Barclays also raised its price target on Baidu from $100 to $147, maintaining an Equal Weight rating on the stock [5] - Baidu specializes in internet services and AI, offering a comprehensive AI stack that includes cloud infrastructure, the PaddlePaddle deep learning framework, ERNIE foundation models, and various applications [6]