Meta Platforms reported strong revenue growth in Q2 2026 driven by robust advertising performance and AI enhancements that boost engagement and ad conversions. However, operating costs surged 55%, outpacing the 28% revenue increase, which pressured margins and free cash flow. The company raised its capital expenditure guidance for 2026 with uncertain outlook for 2027 spending. Despite positive core business trends and promising monetization of WhatsApp and business agents, investors face risk until Meta clarifies its spending plans and proves scalable cash generation from new initiatives.
Goldman Sachs downgraded Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to a Sell rating despite the company reporting record Q2 revenue of $11.54 billion, driven largely by its Data Center segment which accounts for 58% of sales. AMD projects strong Q3 revenue of $13...
Meta has partnered with North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to access its apprenticeship and training programs, aiming to meet the rising demand for skilled trades workers needed to build and maintain AI infrastructure across the U.S. This...
Meta Platforms shares dropped nearly 8% after Q2 earnings missed EPS expectations by 14.4%, despite revenue growth of 28%. The company reported a massive $31 billion quarterly capital expenditure as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure and busines...
Vanguard's VTSAX mutual fund, though low-cost on paper, can incur significant hidden expenses like capital gains taxes, a $3,000 minimum investment, and transaction fees outside Vanguard platforms. Its ETF counterpart, VTI, offers the same broad US m...
Corporate America plans to invest $770 billion in AI infrastructure in 2026, but much of the revenue generated is part of a circular financing loop among major tech firms like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Oracle. This loop means the same money is counted m...
