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Pershing Square swaps Alphabet for Microsoft stake

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has acquired a new stake in tech giant Microsoft following a recent drop in its stock price and sold his long-held investment in Google parent Alphabet to help fund the purchase.

16 May 2026-02:46
Billionaire Bill Ackman bets on Microsoft, citing 'compelling' valuation

Microsoft has attracted a new investment from billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital Management, which plans to disclose a fresh stake in the tech giant, according to comments made on Friday.

15 May 2026-14:05
ByteDance argues TikTok is not a “gatekeeper” in EU case

TikTok has challenged its designation as a “gatekeeper” under European Union tech regulations in a case now being heard at the EU’s top court in Luxembourg.

12 May 2026-14:03
OpenAI and Microsoft agree to $38 billion cap on revenue-sharing

OpenAI and Microsoft have reportedly agreed to cap total revenue-sharing payments between the two companies at $38 billion.

12 May 2026-09:15
Microsoft may delay 2030 clean energy target, report says

Microsoft is reportedly considering delaying or scaling back its 2030 clean energy goal as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure drives a sharp increase in electricity demand.

06 May 2026-17:42
Why Google, Microsoft and xAI’s U.S. AI deal matters

Artificial intelligence has entered a new political and technological era after reports emerged that major technology giants including Google, Microsoft and xAI agreed to allow the United States government to review advanced artificial intelligence systems before their public release.

06 May 2026-12:30
Microsoft, xAI and Google will share AI models with US gov't for security reviews

Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab, Alphabet-owned (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google and Elon Musk's xAI will give the U.S. government early access to new artificial intelligence models before their public release to allow checks for ‌national security risks under a new deal.

05 May 2026-16:25
Musk’s xAI and Microsoft to allow US govt pre-release AI reviews

Microsoft, Google and xAI will provide the United States government with early access to their artificial intelligence models before public release, under a new agreement aimed at strengthening national security oversight.

05 May 2026-16:15
Microsoft shares dip today—here’s why

Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) dropped 4% in the afternoon session as investors reacted to the company's significant spending on artificial intelligence, which overshadowed its otherwise strong first-quarter earnings report.

02 May 2026-13:11
OpenAI and SpaceX join Pentagon to build AI-first military

The Pentagon has announced new agreements with seven leading artificial intelligence and tech companies, marking a major step in the US military’s push to integrate advanced AI systems into its operations.

01 May 2026-15:55