Technology 26 July 2025 - 28 July 2025

Microsoft stock price drops today: MSFT slips on OpenAI’s $110 billion round and Japan cloud probe

Microsoft stock price drops today: MSFT slips on OpenAI’s $110 billion round and Japan cloud probe

Microsoft shares fell 2.36% to $392.22 in early Friday trading after Japan’s antitrust watchdog raided Microsoft Japan over Azure practices. OpenAI announced a $110 billion funding round valuing the company at $840 billion, with Amazon taking a larger role in its AI cloud operations. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, exceeding forecasts.
February 27, 2026
AI Stocks Soar Amid Blockbuster Earnings, Massive Chip Deal, and Global Tech Alliances

AI Stocks Soar Amid Blockbuster Earnings, Massive Chip Deal, and Global Tech Alliances

Alphabet reported $96.4 billion in Q2 revenue, up 14% year-over-year, and raised 2025 capital spending by $10 billion to meet AI demand. Tesla and Samsung announced a $16.5 billion chip deal for next-generation AI chips, boosting Samsung shares over 6%. Nvidia and Microsoft traded near record highs, while Palantir surged over 100% year-to-date on AI platform demand.
July 28, 2025
Bitcoin Near $120K, Altcoins Soar as New Crypto Law Sparks Market Frenzy – July 27–28, 2025 Crypto Roundup

Bitcoin Near $120K, Altcoins Soar as New Crypto Law Sparks Market Frenzy – July 27–28, 2025 Crypto Roundup

President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, the first major U.S. federal crypto law, mandating 1:1 dollar or Treasury backing for stablecoins and banning interest on regulated stablecoins. Congress also advanced a Clarity Act to define SEC and CFTC oversight. Bitcoin’s realized market cap topped $1 trillion as prices hovered near $120,000. Hong Kong and Nigeria enacted new stablecoin rules, while the EU’s MiCA framework advanced.
July 28, 2025
AI Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as CEO Shakeups, $4 Trillion Milestones, and Big Tech Bets Stun Wall Street

AI Stocks Skyrocket to Record Highs as CEO Shakeups, $4 Trillion Milestones, and Big Tech Bets Stun Wall Street

C3.ai shares fell 11% Thursday after CEO Thomas Siebel announced he will step down due to health issues, though he will stay on as executive chairman. SoundHound AI stock closed at $11.71 Friday, about 50% below its 2023 peak, despite 151% year-on-year Q1 revenue growth. BigBear.ai shares have surged 82% in 2025, fueled by defense sector demand and speculation over its battlefield AI capabilities.
July 27, 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: Tech Giants’ Blowout Earnings Fuel Record Rally as Wall Street Bets Big on AI

AI Stock Frenzy: Tech Giants’ Blowout Earnings Fuel Record Rally as Wall Street Bets Big on AI

Alphabet will raise 2025 capital spending by $10 billion to $85 billion, focusing on AI chips and data centers. Nvidia hit record highs, nearing a $4.23 trillion valuation as revenue jumped 86%. Intel will cut 15% of staff and pause new fabs after beating Q2 revenue but warned of a larger Q3 loss. Meta named Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of GPT-4, as chief scientist of its new Superintelligence lab.
July 26, 2025
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