Investing.com -- As Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Inc. prepares to report quarterly earnings, analysts at Bernstein are posing a pivotal question, Could the tech giant’s greatest challenges ultimately become its biggest opportunity?In a recent note, Bernstein analysts led by Mark Shmulik maintained a market-perform rating on Alphabet, the parent company of Google, while lowering the price target to $1 ...
Investing.com -- The breakneck acceleration of artificial intelligence investment by Corporate America is facing a significant roadblock, a global trade war ignited by the U.S. under President Donald Trump.While AI spending remains a long-term strategic priority for tech giants and their clients, the resurgence of tariffs—particularly the latest wave targeting Chinese goods—risks disrupting th ...
Investing.com -- U.S. stocks looked set to end the week on a positive note on Friday, with the S&P 500 poised to add to its three-day winning streak as investors assessed earnings from major tech companies and continued trade concerns. Here are Investing.com’s stocks of the week.Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)While Tesla reported weak quarterly earnings on Tuesday, the company’s shares have ...
Investing.com -- Concerns about government IT procurement changes tied to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are casting a shadow over U.S. application software companies, particularly those with significant exposure to federal contracts, according to Citi.In a note previewing first-quarter earnings for Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) and Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA), Citi analysts pointed to â ...