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A prominent technology analyst has slammed Oracle Corp.'s (NYSE:ORCL) high-profile AI strategy, labeling it “bad behavior” and an “irresponsible investment” that relies on speculative demand, unlike the “healthy” and established customer-driven AI buildouts at Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google.

China’s e-commerce giant JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) stock gained after it reported fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday.

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley has reiterated the importance of skilled technicians for the automotive industry in the U.S. and lamented a shortage of workers in the U.S.

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Shares of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported upbeat financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and raised its fiscal 2026 guidance.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper reiterated his strong belief in the growing influence of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) network, suggesting that it will replace traditional banking and government systems.

Records of Elon Musk-led The Boring Co. officials' meeting with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's office reportedly vanished following discussions about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) looks well-positioned going into its third-quarter results on Thursday, as it comes off a better-than-expected Singles’ Day shopping performance.

Gene Munster says Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:NVDA) growth story remains intact despite short-term risks as investors brace for a "Catch-22" scenario around next week's earnings.