The Cheap Investor

Futures tumble as Meta, Microsoft cost warnings highlight AI trade risks

(Reuters) – Wall Street futures fell sharply on Thursday, as warnings from Meta Platforms and Microsoft about rising artificial intelligence-related costs dampened optimism around megacaps, which have been the market’s primary driver this year. Shares of Facebook-owner slumped 4%, while Microsoft dropped 3.7% in premarket trading. Both companies beat earnings estimates in results reported after…

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Is Twilio Cheap or Still Overpriced? Breaking Down the Q3 Buzz

Thursday, October 31st, 2024 Following a robust Q3 earnings release, Twilio’s (TWLO) stock shot up over 11% in post-market trading to $78.90. Investors are now weighing whether this surge marks sustainable growth or if it’s just short-lived hype. Let’s break down the details that will influence TWLO’s trajectory. Earnings Highlights and Forward Guidance Twilio’s Q3…

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McProfit or McProblem? A Closer Look at McDonald’s Q3 Results

McDonald’s just released its Q3 earnings, and the fast-food titan has plenty of storylines unfolding—some promising, others pressing. Despite headwinds in international markets, the company’s focus on the U.S. is paying off, and its digital and loyalty-driven strategy is proving to be a smart play. However, with inflationary pressures, slowing international performance, and challenges from…

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says ‘it’s time to fight back’ on regulation

By Tatiana Bautzer and Nupur Anand NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon blasted several major U.S. regulatory initiatives on capital rules, card payments and open banking at a conference on Monday. The outspoken executive, 68, who runs the largest U.S. lender, criticized what he called overlapping or ill-conceived regulations. “It’s time to…

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Meta builds AI search engine to cut Google, Bing reliance, the Information reports

(Reuters) -Meta Platforms is working on an artificial intelligence-based search engine as it looks to reduce dependence on Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft’s Bing, the Information reported on Monday. The AI search engine segment is heating up with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Google and Microsoft all vying for dominance in the rapidly evolving market. Meta’s web crawler will…

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