• ALT
• COIN
• CVNA
• EBAY
• ETSY
• HOOD
• META
• MSFT

After-hours movers: Microsoft, Meta Platforms, eBay, Carvana and more

Stocks moved variably after earnings reports: Microsoft and Carvana rose, while Meta, eBay, Robinhood, and Coinbase fell. Etsy rose on positive revenue; Altair gained from acquisition news.

• MSFT

Microsoft Q1 results top estimates as AI services grow bolsters performance

Microsoft exceeded Q1 earnings expectations, driven by AI services, with Azure growing 33%. However, high capital expenditures may affect stock performance.

• MSFT

Microsoft earnings beat by $0.20, revenue topped estimates

Microsoft's Q1 EPS of $3.30 beats estimates; revenue at $65.6B. Stock up 5.89% (3 months) and 27.93% (12 months). Financial health rated as great performance.

• MSFT

Microsoft forecasts slower cloud business growth in second quarter

Microsoft's earnings report indicates increased AI spending but slower cloud growth, causing share price drops. Concerns arise as investments strain cash flow amid competition from Google and Meta.

• AMD
• AMZN
• GOOGL
• INTC
• MSFT
• ORCL
• SPOT

Alphabet says Spotify, Paramount sign to use new cloud chip

Google Cloud has launched its Axion chip for streaming services, featuring Arm technology. The chip is energy-efficient, competing with traditional CPUs and marking Google's focus on proprietary solutions.

• AMD
• CMG
• ESZ24
• GOOGL
• IXIC
• META
• MSFT
• NQZ24

Nasdaq futures rise as markets cheer Alphabet results; economic data awaited

Tech stocks rose following Alphabet's strong quarterly results, while investors brace for key economic data and upcoming earnings from major firms amid mixed market reactions.

• AMZN
• GOOGL
• MSFT

Google's AI-fuelled gains in cloud bode well for Amazon, Microsoft

Alphabet's Google Cloud sees a 35% revenue surge, boosting stock and signaling growth in AI-driven computing, surpassing analyst expectations and indicating strong potential for future growth.

• AML
• CAPP
• CL
• DE40
• FCHI
• GOOGL
• LCO
• MSFT
• SCBFF
• UBSG
• UK100
• VOWG_p

European stocks retreat despite positive growth data; UK budget due

• AAPL
• AMZN
• BTC/USD
• EUR/USD
• GBP/USD
• GOOGL
• META
• MSFT

Morning Bid: From GDP data to tech earnings, a lot to chew on

Investors face major releases, including UK budget, tech earnings, and U.S. growth figures, with markets anticipating impacts from U.S. election outcomes and inflation trends.

• AAPL
• AMZN
• CL
• CSI300
• GC
• GOOGL
• HK50
• LCO
• META
• MIAP00000PUS
• MSFT
• US500

Asia shares stumble on China headwinds; gold and bitcoin buoyant

Asia shares dipped amid Chinese economic concerns and looming U.S. elections, with gold hitting record highs and Bitcoin nearing its peak, while investors anticipate critical U.S. economic data.