Someone Bugged OpenAI's Boardroom: ChatGPT's Maker Says its Own AI Found Out Who

Berkshire Hathaway Quietly Built a $37.4 Billion Stake in Alphabet, Making It the Portfolio's Third-Largest Position

Berkshire Hathaway has built a $37.4 billion stake in Alphabet (Google's parent company), making it the conglomerate's third-largest holding. Warren Buffett, who historically avoided tech stocks, personally initiated this investment, viewing Alphabet as a business capable of earning high returns on capital for an extended period. The position was gradually accumulated from Q3 2025 through Q2 2026, representing a significant shift in Buffett's investment philosophy.

ASML Earnings Signal Strong AI Demand Yet Stock Falls, Emphasizing Market Character Shift—CPI Squashes Hopium

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Apple Has a $299 Smart-Home Bet: The Real Money May Be in Subscriptions

JPMorgan sees Apple's HomeView and smart-home cameras creating opportunities for iCloud+ subscriptions and recurring Services revenue.

Nasdaq 100 Drops 1% on Hot CPI, SOXX Falls 7th Day: Stock Market Today

The Nasdaq 100 fell 1% by midday Wednesday after September CPI topped forecasts, pushing Treasury yields and rate-hike bets higher.

Shares of software companies are trading lower as elevated oil prices and stronger-than-expected inflation data fuel expectations of more Fed tightening at a quicker pace. Costlier borrowing may weaken sentiment for the sector's strong H2 2026 rally.

BTIG Maintains Buy on CrowdStrike Holdings, Raises Price Target to $312

BTIG analyst Gray Powell maintains CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) with a Buy and raises the price target from $245 to $312.