Apple's iPhone sales in the US have surged to a 75% market share among major carriers in Q1, up from 72% last year, outpacing competitors like Samsung and Motorola. This growth is significant as Android device sales declined 14.4% year-over-year, highlighting Apple's strong hold on the US market. Despite concerns over the iPhone 17 lacking advanced AI features, Apple’s sales in the Americas rose to $45.1 billion, supporting its stock reaching an all-time high. Apple plans to enhance its AI capabilities in partnership with Google later this year, which investors have welcomed positively, contributing to a 40% stock increase over the past year.
In 2026, Alphabet has delivered outstanding returns over one, three, and five years, contrasting with struggles faced by other hyperscalers. The semiconductor sector remains highly cyclical, impacting both business performance and stock prices. A com...
In Q2 2026, top contributors to growth included Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Alphabet, United Rentals, Apple, and Visa. Alphabet’s Google Search and Cloud segments showed robust revenue growth of 19% and 63%, respectively, boosting operating i...
OpenAI has introduced the Codex Micro, a $230 light-up keyboard designed to enhance user control over its AI coding assistant, Codex. The device features customizable keys, a joystick, and a dial to adjust AI agent reasoning, aiming to serve as a com...
Apple has released detailed advertising policies for its upcoming Maps ads, set to launch in the U.S. and Canada this summer. Unlike Google, Apple excludes broad categories like home services (plumbing, locksmiths, HVAC) from advertising, aiming for ...
Larry Page's fortune surpassed $300 billion following a 3.9% rise in Alphabet shares, boosted by Warren Buffett's acknowledgment of Berkshire Hathaway's significant investment in the company. Berkshire Hathaway initially invested $4.3 billion in Alph...
