Date: 10/21/2025 1. Introduction Microsoft (MSFT) continues to be a dominant force in the technology sector as of October 2025, maintaining a strong market position and attracting significant investor attention, primarily driven by its leadership in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Founded in 1975, Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in [...]
As we await the opening of the US market on Thursday, let's delve into the pre-market session and discover the S&P500 top gainers and losers shaping the early market sentiment.
Technology and consulting giant IBM (NYSE:IBM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 9.1% year on year to $16.33 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.65 per share was 8.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks to take equity stakes in U.S. quantum computing firms like IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave in exchange for federal funding, as part of a broader strategy of government investment in strategic tech companies.
In our second Quarterly Call, Motley Fool CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner talked about the current market and what to do about it. Tom also shared five investment ideas.
Technology and consulting giant IBM (NYSE:IBM) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 9.1% year on year to $16.33 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.65 per share was 8.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
MENLO PARK, CA – October 22, 2025 – Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has undertaken a significant restructuring within its artificial intelligence division, including the layoff of approximately 600 workers, as the social media giant aggressively reorients its AI strategy to compete in the high-stakes global AI race. This targeted reduction, primarily impacting the legacy [...]
The global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology is currently undergoing a monumental shift, largely driven by an unprecedented "AI Supercycle" that has ignited a fierce, government-backed race for semiconductor supply chain resilience. As of October 2025, nations worldwide are investing staggering sums and implementing aggressive policies, not merely to secure their access [...]
In a landmark announcement on October 18, 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India's ambitious roadmap for the development of its indigenous 7-nanometer (nm) processor. This pivotal initiative marks a significant stride in the nation's quest for semiconductor self-reliance and positions India as an emerging force in the global chip design and manufacturing landscape. The [...]
