In 2026, five major tech companies—Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle—have issued $159 billion in bonds, surpassing their total debt from 2020-2024. This surge funds massive investments in AI infrastructure like data centers and advanced processors. Despite higher interest rates, investors are confident in AI's potential returns, fueling a historic borrowing spree. The key for investors is whether these AI investments will generate sufficient future revenue to justify the spending.
Waymo has introduced a new subscription tier called Waymo Premier, priced at $29.99 per month, targeting frequent users in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The invite-only plan offers benefits like prioritized ride matching, up to five free c...
SpaceX is set to launch its IPO tomorrow, expected to be four times oversubscribed at a $1.77 trillion valuation. The company is positioning itself not just as a rocket and satellite firm but as a pioneer in space-based AI infrastructure, with ambiti...
San Francisco voters defeated Measure D, a proposal to increase taxes on large companies with highly paid executives by expanding the CEO pay ratio tax. The measure, which needed a simple majority, failed with 53.64% voting against it. Supporters arg...
Palantir Technologies' shares fell slightly in a mixed market environment, with the stock trading below key moving averages signaling bearish sentiment. CEO Alex Karp criticized companies for 'token maxing'—using AI superficially rather than for mean...
In 2026, value stocks with real dividends have matched or outperformed the broader market, led by three ETFs: Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV), JPMorgan Active Value ETF (JAVA), and Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (COWZ). CGDV stands out with a 10%...
