Wall Street is preparing for a volatile week with major earnings reports from Big Tech companies like Alphabet and Tesla, which are seen as key tests for the AI-driven market rally. Over 70 S&P 500 companies, including IBM, Intel, and American Express, will also report earnings, while AI developments from AMD and Samsung are expected to draw attention. Geopolitical tensions have pushed oil prices above $90 a barrel, adding macroeconomic risks and potential market volatility. Investors are shifting focus from AI hype to fundamental earnings performance amid these developments.
Oil prices have risen to $82 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions, low reserves, and the upcoming U.S. elections, creating economic challenges. Meanwhile, AI-related technology stocks continue to report strong earnings but are now facing increased...
Meta reported strong ad revenue growth but saw a 14.42% EPS miss and margin compression due to rising costs and legal charges, signaling short-term pain from heavy AI investment. Alphabet outperformed on revenue and EPS, driven by an 82% surge in Goo...
After holding a record $397.4 billion cash pile and selling stocks for 14 consecutive quarters, Berkshire Hathaway has shifted strategy. In Q2 2026, under CEO Greg Abel, the company became a net buyer of stocks again, purchasing about $20 billion mor...
