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US stocks slip as oil jumps and Big Tech earnings mixed

US stock futures came under pressure before the bell on Thursday as oil prices surged and earnings from four Big Tech companies cemented optimism for a continued boom in AI demand.

30 Apr 2026-12:34
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures jump ahead of Big Tech earnings, Fed decision

29 Apr 2026-11:54
Stock market faces pivotal week as Fed, Big Tech earnings loom

26 Apr 2026-19:15
Bezos launches aggressive AI expansion, taking on Big Tech rivals

Founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos is accelerating his push into artificial intelligence with the launch of a new venture, Project Prometheus — a move that signals a direct challenge to the world’s leading AI players.

08 Apr 2026-12:55
Broadcasters warn Big Tech sports deals threaten free TV

Major U.S. broadcast station owners on Monday urged regulators to examine the growing influence of technology giants in acquiring live sports rights, warning that the trend could undermine free to air television and weaken local news ecosystems.

30 Mar 2026-23:11
OpenAI to nearly double workforce to 8,000 by 2026

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is planning a major expansion, aiming to grow its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 by the end of 2026.

21 Mar 2026-18:56
Nvidia earnings test AI boom amid rising competition

As Nvidia prepares to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday, investors are watching closely for signs that profits continue to surge alongside Big Tech’s estimated $630 billion in AI-related capital spending—while weighing growing competitive threats to the company’s long-held dominance.

24 Feb 2026-15:14
Alphabet raises $20B in bonds to fund AI expansion

Alphabet has raised $20 billion through a multi-part bond sale to help finance its rapidly growing spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.

10 Feb 2026-17:30
Instagram, YouTube addiction case opens in LA

09 Feb 2026-19:59
AI data centers are reviving U.S. ‘peaker’ power plants

Artificial intelligence data centers are driving a surge in U.S. electricity demand, forcing long-retired “peaker” power plants back into operation. These plants, designed for short-term power spikes, are now running more frequently to support Big Tech’s energy-intensive operations.

23 Dec 2025-15:39

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