Tech companies are cutting thousands of jobs as AI reshapes the industry, with layoffs reaching near-record highs. Oracle cut 21,000 jobs, Microsoft 4,800, and Cisco 4,000, reflecting a shift from labor to AI-driven automation and infrastructure investment. This trend shows AI reducing workforce needs either directly or by reallocating capital, though some layoffs may be framed as AI transformations for investor appeal. The key for investors is whether these labor cuts lead to sustainable growth or just cost-cutting.
The current equity rally driven by AI enthusiasm is supported by increasing debt and credit market stress, resembling past bubbles from 1999 and 2007. Major tech companies like Oracle face risks due to heavy capital expenditures, rising debt, and dep...
UBS lowered Oracle's price target from $285 to $245 due to concerns over rising AI infrastructure costs, credit market tightness, and Oracle's exposure to OpenAI. Despite these risks, UBS maintained a Buy rating, noting that some worries, like delays...
Michael Burry, known for his bearish bets, has taken new short positions against Oracle and Nebius stocks, citing risks in the AI sector. He previously exited a short on Oracle but re-entered at $144.63, and shorted Nebius at $211.77 due to overprice...
Caterpillar reported a record $20.5 billion in sales for Q2 2026, a 24% increase from the previous year, fueled by strong demand for power and construction equipment used in AI data center projects. Sales grew across all segments, with power and ener...
