Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices. The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises. Read More
Satellite radio and media company Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $2.19 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.24 per share was 69% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
In a landmark achievement that marks the culmination of the most aggressive turnaround in semiconductor history, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has officially launched the Core Ultra Series 3 processor family. Codenamed "Panther Lake," this new lineup is the first consumer platform built on the cutting-edge Intel 18A process node, signaling a definitive shift in the global [...]
As of February 5, 2026, the global semiconductor landscape has undergone its most radical transformation in decades. Following the enactment of Presidential Proclamation 11002 in mid-January, the United States has officially implemented a dual-track economic strategy targeting advanced logic semiconductors: a 25% import tariff on top-tier AI hardware and a controversial, first-of-its-kind revenue-sharing arrangement with [...]
As the artificial intelligence industry pivots toward the unprecedented scale of multi-trillion-parameter models, the bottleneck has shifted from raw compute to the networking fabric that binds tens of thousands of processors together. In a landmark announcement at the start of February 2026, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has officially detailed the full integration of Silicon Photonics into [...]
Sport boat manufacturer MasterCraft (NASDAQ:MCFT) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales only rose 1.9% year on year to $64.57 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was 39.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
The high-stakes gamble for global semiconductor dominance has reached a definitive turning point as of February 2026. Following a turbulent year of political transitions and strategic "re-audits," the United States Department of Commerce has finalized the largest funding awards in the history of the CHIPS and Science Act. This milestone marks the formal conclusion of [...]
The landscape of personal computing underwent a seismic shift at CES 2026 as Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) officially launched its next-generation Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus processors. Building on the momentum of its predecessor, the X2 series represents a pivotal moment in the transition toward the "AI PC," moving local artificial intelligence from a niche [...]
As of early 2026, the artificial intelligence industry has reached a critical inflection point where generic hardware is no longer enough to satisfy the hunger of multi-trillion parameter models. Leading this fundamental shift is Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), which has successfully transitioned from a diversified networking giant into the primary architect of the custom AI [...]
As of February 5, 2026, the artificial intelligence hardware race has entered a blistering new phase. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) has officially pivoted from being a fast follower to an aggressive trendsetter with the ongoing rollout of its Instinct MI400 series. By leveraging Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (NYSE: TSM) cutting-edge 2nm process node [...]
In a definitive move to cement its dominance in the artificial intelligence landscape, NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) has officially transitioned its next-generation "Vera Rubin" platform into full production. Announced as the successor to the record-breaking Blackwell architecture, the Rubin platform is slated for broad availability in the second half of 2026. This milestone marks a pivotal acceleration [...]
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has officially entered the era of High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) for its cutting-edge 1.8nm-class process node, known as Intel 18A. Announced on January 30, 2026, this milestone marks the formal completion of CEO Pat Gelsinger’s ambitious "5 Nodes in 4 Years" (5N4Y) strategy. By hitting this target, Intel has successfully transitioned through five [...]
In a landmark shift for the global semiconductor industry, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and TSMC (NYSE: TSM) have officially commenced high-volume production of the "Blackwell" AI architecture at TSMC’s Fab 21 in North Phoenix, Arizona. As of February 5, 2026, the facility has reached yield parity with TSMC’s flagship plants in Taiwan, silencing skeptics who questioned [...]
Chocolate company Hershey (NYSE:HSY) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7% year on year to $3.09 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.71 per share was 21.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Professional tools and equipment manufacturer Snap-on (NYSE:SNA) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 5.2% year on year to $1.23 billion. Its GAAP profit of $4.94 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Beauty products company Estée Lauder (NYSE:EL) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 5.6% year on year to $4.23 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.89 per share was 6.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Pawn store operator FirstCash Holdings (NASDAQ:FCFS) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 19.8% year on year to $1.06 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.64 per share was 4.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
