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Amazon is returning to the bond market to raise $25 billion or more for AI-related expenses, joining other Big Tech companies like Alphabet and Meta in increasing borrowing as cash flows reach limits. Borrowing costs are rising, with Amazon's upcoming bond prices higher than its previous debt issuance despite tighter credit spreads for major borrowers.

Zoox, an Amazon-owned robotaxi service, increased its share of monthly active users to 25% in the first half of 2026, up from 15%, while Waymo's share dropped to 69% from 79%. Zoox expanded operations to Austin, Miami, and expanded areas in San Francisco and Las Vegas, doubling its user base during the period.

The US stock market rose as chip stocks led a Big Tech rally driven by renewed AI sector momentum. Broadcom extended its semiconductor supply deal with Apple until 2031, while investors anticipate Samsung's earnings and SK Hynix's potential $28 billion US listing.

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., an Nvidia server assembly partner, reported a 40% quarterly sales increase driven by strong AI demand. The company anticipates continued AI rack shipments and projected growth in 2026, while major tech firms like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft plan $725 billion in AI spending this year.

Japan is rapidly adopting AI software engineers like Devin to address a shrinking workforce and aging digital infrastructure. Cognition AI, the developer of Devin, is expanding in Japan, where the government faces a projected shortage of 789,000 software engineers by 2030. Sapporo’s city government used Devin to modernize over one million lines of legacy code in a fraction of the usual time.

Anthropic filed for an IPO, and Google parent Alphabet announced a $80 billion stock sale to fund its AI development. The article highlights key developments in the tech and business sectors.

Meta launched a cloud business to sell excess compute capacity, shifting from prior claims of compute shortages. The move follows investor concerns over stock performance and AI spending, with Meta's shares rising 9% after the announcement. The strategy contrasts with competitors like Amazon and Alphabet, whose cloud revenues have grown alongside AI investments.

The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's appeal against a $4.5 billion antitrust fine for abusing its dominance in the Android operating system, confirming the penalty. This fine is part of over $8 billion in penalties imposed by the European Commission on Google between 2017 and 2019.

The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro ($4.5 billion) antitrust fine for abusing its dominant position in the Android mobile operating system. The ruling confirms the European Commission's 2018 penalty and aligns with broader EU efforts to regulate tech giants, including Amazon, Apple, and Facebook.

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has lost its appeal against a 4.7 billion euro antitrust fine imposed by the European Union. The European Court of Justice upheld the penalty, which was initially imposed in 2018 over allegations of anti-competitive practices related to the Android operating system.

Google and its parent company Alphabet lost an appeal against a €4.1 billion EU fine related to Android. The European Court of Justice dismissed the appeal, upholding the original penalty.

Alphabet Inc.'s Google introduced a new search box design and AI coding tools at the Google I/O Developers Conference, aiming to expand its influence in the AI era. The event took place in Mountain View, California.

Alphabet Inc. has achieved a $2 trillion gain, positioning itself as a dominant AI player due to the success of its Gemini model.

AI investment is reshaping the global economy, with increased memory chip demand pushing consumer electronics prices up and RAM prices expected to rise further. The three biggest memorymakers have seen profit and market cap surges, while shares in the Magnificent Seven tech companies have fallen due to higher input costs and data-center spending concerns. US steel demand growth is causing power constraints, leading to competition for electricity with data centers.

Alphabet joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average, with its stock rising over 4% on its debut as a component. The Dow is set to close above 52,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended a five-session losing streak.

Alphabet shares rose 4% on their debut in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but the company faces ongoing challenges related to artificial intelligence. The stock's inclusion in the blue-chip index comes amid pressure from AI-related concerns.

Gary Marcus warns that AI hyperscalers like Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet are facing challenges similar to airlines, including high expenses, intense competition, and low margins. The industry's arms race for computing power has led to price wars and reliance on open-source Chinese models like DeepSeek and Zhipu AI as costs rise.

A Silver Spring, Maryland business is releasing 600,000 Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in the DC area to control the Asian Tiger Mosquito population, which can transmit diseases like Dengue and Zika. The males, which do not bite, render female mosquitoes infertile after mating. The program, using EPA-approved technology, is the first of its kind in the DMV region.

SpaceX and Alphabet's share sales contributed to a record $251 billion in U.S. share sales at midyear, surpassing the 2021 peak. Wall Street bankers anticipate a busy second half following these listings.

Alphabet is strengthening its position in the AI competition by developing homegrown silicon, which provides a significant advantage in the AI compute race. The company's focus on proprietary hardware highlights its strategic approach to maintaining AI supremacy.

The article suggests that being removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the 'Dow curse') may benefit Verizon more than Alphabet, positioning it as a potential buy signal for Verizon.

Tech shares surged in Japan and South Korea, driven by strong earnings from Qualcomm and Micron Technology, lifting global markets. Oil prices declined as U.S.-Iran war tensions eased. Major indices like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi hit record highs, while tech-heavy indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw gains.

US stocks showed mixed performance as tech companies like Nvidia and Micron declined, while the Dow Jones rose. Oil prices continued falling amid US-Iran war negotiations, and homebuilders gained after favorable legislation. Treasury yields eased, reducing pressure on stocks.

US stocks rose as falling oil prices and lower bond yields eased market pressure, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and tech giants like Apple and Amazon gaining. Oil prices declined amid US-Iran negotiations, while Treasury yields fell, reducing pressure on equities.

US stocks rose slightly as falling oil prices and bond yields eased market pressure. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all gained 0.2%, with technology stocks mixed after recent losses. Alphabet replaced Verizon in the Dow, and oil prices dropped amid US-Iran war negotiations.

US stocks rose slightly in early trading as falling oil prices and bond yields eased market pressure. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained 0.4%, while the Dow rose 0.1%. Tech stocks, including Micron and Marvell Technology, rebounded after prior declines, and oil prices dropped amid progress in U.S.-Iran war talks.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will replace Verizon in the Dow Jones Industrial Average starting June 29. This change aims to provide the index with broader exposure to AI, cloud computing, and digital advertising sectors.

Investors are pausing on the AI-driven stock surge as chip stocks decline, with companies realizing the high costs of AI development and scaling. The Nasdaq 100 fell 3.3% amid investor concerns, and companies like Uber are adjusting budgets due to unexpected AI expenses.

Alphabet has been added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon. This change updates the composition of the index by substituting one company for another.

Alphabet’s stock is set to join the Dow Industrial index, replacing another company, as the index provider deems it more representative of the communications sector.

Investors are questioning whether the recent slump in AI-related stocks reflects profit-taking or growing concerns about the sustainability of massive AI investments. Four major tech companies—Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft—plan to spend up to $720 billion this year on AI data centers, while chipmakers like Nvidia and Micron Technology have seen their shares decline amid investor uncertainty.

Technology companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are investing up to $720 billion in AI data centers this year, but investors are questioning whether these expenditures will yield sufficient profits, leading to stock declines for companies such as Amazon, Alphabet, and AI chip manufacturers. Critics warn of an AI investment bubble, with companies like Alphabet and Amazon raising funds through stock sales and bond offerings to finance their AI expansions.

Technology companies like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are investing up to $720 billion in AI data centers, but investors are questioning if these expenditures will yield sufficient profits, leading to a stock slump in AI-related companies. Critics warn of an AI investment bubble, with shares of chipmakers and tech giants falling as concerns grow about overvaluation.

Alan Greenspan died at 100, with his legacy as a Fed chair rebounding from criticism over the 2008 crash. Current market turmoil in tech stocks, driven by AI spending fears, raises questions about whether the Fed will repeat its historical interventionist policies, known as the 'Greenspan put.'

Asian shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over efforts to end the Iran war, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.9% and South Korea's Kospi falling 2.8%. U.S. markets saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as oil prices dropped following U.S.-Iran talks, while the Federal Reserve's potential rate hikes and inflation concerns added pressure.

Smaller US companies reached a historic milestone as the Russell 2000 closed above 3,000 for the first time. Meanwhile, technology giants that led this year's rally tumbled, with Alphabet down 5%.

Chinese state-owned banks and energy majors have fallen behind as AI and technology companies dominate global market capitalisation rankings. Nvidia leads with a US$5.1 trillion valuation, followed by Alphabet and Apple, according to financial data provider CompaniesMarketCap.

Tech stocks fell as SpaceX and Alphabet led a downturn. SpaceX's decline followed a bond sale announcement after its IPO, while Alphabet's performance worsened due to key employee departures from Google DeepMind, including a Nobel Prize winner joining Anthropic. Analysts remain optimistic about tech stock growth due to increased data center investments.

U.S. stocks had a mixed performance on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite declining due to falling oil prices and weaker Big Tech stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.3%, whereas the Dow gained 0.3%. Rising Treasury yields also contributed to market pressure.

Alphabet experienced a $269 billion market-cap loss as investors worry about losing AI talent. Two AI leaders, including a Nobel laureate, are leaving Google for rival labs.