Amazon and Oracle reported record cloud backlogs but are facing negative free cash flow due to massive investments in AI data centers. Oracle plans $70 billion in capital expenditures for FY2027, funded by $40 billion in new debt and equity, while Amazon's AWS grew 37% but also saw free cash flow turn negative. Rising interest rates make financing expensive, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting could impact their funding costs and stock performance. Amazon's diversified cash flow offers some cushion, whereas Oracle is more sensitive to rate changes and may face shareholder dilution if rates stay high.
Qualcomm is currently undervalued by the market, which still views it mainly as a handset maker despite its growing AI and automotive businesses. The company reported a 61% increase in automotive revenue and expects significant revenue from hyperscal...
Amazon.com, Inc. will release its Q3 earnings on October 29. Investors have recently been worried about the company's large capital expenditure, expected to reach $220 billion for the fiscal year, driven by AI-related investments. This $20 billion in...
Amazon has underperformed other AI-focused tech giants this year, presenting a potential buying opportunity as strong third-quarter earnings are anticipated. Despite a soft Q3 retail revenue outlook influenced by Prime Day timing and currency effects...
Elon Musk suggested the possibility of starting a competitor to Amazon after reports that Amazon was blocking AI bots from placing orders. SpaceX, now public, posted strong revenue growth, particularly in AI, and holds substantial cash reserves, posi...
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin calls the current AI investment surge a bubble due to speculative excess and uncertain future demand. Despite his warning, his firm Citadel holds about $8.6 billion in major AI-related stocks including Amazo...
