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The Better AI Cloud Stock: Microsoft or Amazon?

Key Points The biggest question hanging over the AI boom is whether the enormous sums invested in it will yield a return. For the two companies that dominate cloud computing, the payoff shows up in their cloud divisions. Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) runs Azure, and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) runs Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the two ...

Aeries Swings to Earnings in 2026 on AI-Driven GCC Demand

Shares of Aeries Technology, Inc. AERT have declined 15.6% since the company reported results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.7% decline over the same period. Over the past month, Aeries shares have declined 5.2% compared with a 3.1% decline for the broader market, reflecting weaker investor sentiment despite ...

Noteworthy Friday Option Activity: HUBG, NFLX, AI

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Hub Group, Inc. (Symbol: HUBG), where a total of 11,257 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 137.3% of HUBG’s average daily trading volume over the past month of 820,065 ...

Cash Flow Kings: These Companies Generate Huge Cash

Strong cash flows reflect financial stability, allowing companies to pay down debt, pursue growth opportunities, and shell out dividend payments. These companies are also better equipped to weather downturns, providing another beneficial advantage for investors from a long-term standpoint. And for those seeking cash-generating machines, three companies – Apple AAPL and Verizon VZ – fit ...

How GPUs Are Becoming the Hottest Asset Class

Not long ago, GPU chips were a gamer’s luxury. Today, they are rapidly evolving into a distinct asset class, one that investors can finance, collateralize, lease, and even treat as yield-generating infrastructure Introduction In April 2026, KPMG and UK-based alternative investment firm Nuway Capital published their joint research series on GPU investing. In a survey ...