Wedbush Securities highlights a shift in the AI race from foundational models to the data infrastructure layer, where companies with proprietary data stand to gain the most. Software firms such as Salesforce, Palantir, and Snowflake are benefiting from this trend, while Dell Technologies leads in AI hardware with a 757% rise in AI server revenue and strong future revenue forecasts. The AI buildout now includes CPUs and traditional servers, with supply constraints expected through 2027, supporting pricing power. Cybersecurity is also critical as AI expands risks, with firms like Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike favored by Wedbush. Overall, the AI software and infrastructure sectors show strong growth potential ahead of upcoming earnings.
The global social media analytics market is projected to grow from $11.38 billion in 2026 to $107.3 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 25.16%. Growth is fueled by increased social media adoption, demand for business intelligence, an...
IBM reported it has struggled to keep up with a shift in corporate spending from software to data-center infrastructure, forecasting second-quarter earnings below analyst estimates. The company cited a significant reprioritization of capital expendit...
Tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya warned that the rising costs of artificial intelligence (AI) usage might negatively impact some companies' earnings. He highlighted that many CEOs and CFOs are unaware of the extent of AI-related spending, which cou...
IBM shares dropped over 23% following its Q2 earnings report, which showed profits and revenue below analyst expectations. CEO Arvind Krishna highlighted that the company's mainframe business, particularly the Z series with AI capabilities, underperf...
Micron reported impressive earnings and optimistic guidance, but its stock fell sharply due to concerns that its 86% gross margins and AI-driven memory price increases are unsustainable. The AI hardware sector, after rapid gains, is seeing profit-tak...
