The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation completed its exit from Microsoft by selling its remaining 7.7 million shares worth about $3.2 billion in early 2026. This move follows a phased reduction starting two years ago, with the largest sale in late 2025. The exit aligns with the foundation's plan to spend its $200 billion endowment by 2045 and marks a significant shift in its investment strategy. Meanwhile, investor Bill Ackman has increased his Microsoft holdings, citing attractive valuation after the stock's recent decline.
Whale Rock Capital Management, led by Alex Sacerdote, quietly acquired five niche technology stocks in Q1 2026, focusing on AI infrastructure rather than headline names like Nvidia or Microsoft. These include companies specializing in semiconductor t...
Two unconventional ETFs use alternative data to guide investments: the Unusual Whales Subversive Democratic Trading ETF (NANC) tracks stock disclosures by Democratic Congress members, while the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ) analyzes social media...
CoreWeave expects to exceed a $30 billion annualized revenue run-rate by fiscal year 2027, supported by a $99.4 billion backlog and over 75% contracted capacity for 2027. The company's growth is driven by increasing power capacity and higher pricing ...
The S&P 500 achieved its seventh consecutive weekly gain, driven by strong performances in large cap growth stocks, energy, commodities, and cybersecurity sectors. Key contributors include major tech companies like NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft, which...
The Bill Gates Foundation Trust has sold its entire Microsoft stock position, ending decades of ownership. This move reflects practical portfolio management, diversification, and funding needs for philanthropy rather than a lack of confidence in Micr...
