Opinion: Look out, Super Micro: Dell is cementing itself as an AI play too

Opinion: Look out, Super Micro: Dell is cementing itself as an AI play too

Look out, Super Micro investors, as Dell is starting to cement itself as a major player in artificial intelligence in the computer-server and storage market. The company’s shares surged 19% in after-hours trading, as Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke and Chief Financial Officer Yvonne McGill spent much of their time on the earnings call answering …

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Zoom’s stock jumps 13% on strong results, guidance amid AI push

Zoom’s stock jumps 13% on strong results, guidance amid AI push

Published: Feb. 26, 2024 at 4:16 p.m. ET Zoom Video Communications Inc.’s stock surged in extended trading Monday, after the videoconferencing company topped expectations across the board with its financial results and forecasts. The company also authorized a $1.5 billion buyback. Zoom ZM reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $298.8 million, or 95 cents cents a share, …

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Opinion: Intel stock plunge shows Wall Street still hasn’t learned its lesson on AI hype

Opinion: Intel stock plunge shows Wall Street still hasn’t learned its lesson on AI hype

Intel Corp.’s disappointing forecast for the first quarter includes another anticipated double-digit decline in the company’s data-center business, as the chip maker has yet to capitalize on its AI opportunity. Since its third-quarter earnings, Intel’s stock INTC, +0.94% has surged about 50%, in part due to the potential of providing chips for artificial intelligence. One …

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Intel earnings: What to expect on PC, data-center, and AI trends

Intel earnings: What to expect on PC, data-center, and AI trends

Intel Corp.’s upcoming earnings report is expected to be a busy one as the chip maker discusses trends in the personal-computing and data-center markets, as well as the budding opportunity in artificial intelligence. The results, due out Thursday after the closing bell, come as Intel’s stock INTC, +0.44% has enjoyed a sharp 50%-plus move higher …

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IBM’s ‘accelerating’ AI demand helps power stock higher after earnings

IBM’s ‘accelerating’ AI demand helps power stock higher after earnings

International Business Machines Corp.’s stock was riding about 5% higher in Wednesday’s extended session after the technology giant topped profit expectations for the latest quarter and called out an uptick in artificial-intelligence demand. The company posted net income of $3.3 billion, or $3.55 a share, compared with $2.9 billion, or $2.96 a share, in the …

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Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Here are some markets, economy and stock predictions for 2024, including what would be a most unexpected outcome for the U.S. economy. First, a reminder: “The markets and the economy are not the same.” 1. AI continues to capture the world’s imagination: The biggest corporations start using artificial intelligence for real-world business purposes, including supply-chain management, distribution improvements …

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