Investors snapped up shares of some of America's largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies over the past couple of years, which isn't surprising since their incredibly strong returns have provided most of the propulsion that has driven the S&P 500 to back-to-back annual gains of more than 25%. The last time the market had a two-year stretch like that was in 1997 and 1998, as it headed toward the early 2000 peak of the dot-com bubble.

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A high dividend yield often indicates that a company's growth days are in the rearview mirror. Without a lot of attractive investment opportunities, these companies return a significant percentage of their cash flow to investors by paying dividends.

French oil major TotalEnergies has signed a deal to supply the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation with 400,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas annually beginning next year, the companies said on Wednesday.

A massive short-covering taking place in the Super Micro Computer stock after-hours trading: Bears started to panic. The downward pressure may be finally coming to an end now. Effectively, the firm missed on both the top and bottom lines as the consensus was waiting for $5.77 billion in sales and ~$0.61 EPS, according to Seeking Alpha data. On the other hand, SMCI's strong relationship with Nvidia and readiness to offer advanced tech solutions underpin its competitive edge and future growth potential.

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Amazon (AMZN -0.16%) and Apple (AAPL 2.18%) have become among the world's most recognized companies. They've also become very valuable, with the former's market cap exceeding $2.4 trillion and the latter's about $3.4 trillion.

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AMD (AMD 0.56%) signaled that it could spend close to $8 billion buying shares of AMD stock.

Super Micro Computer reaffirmed its February 25 compliance deadline while delivering stronger-than-expected financials, easing prior concerns and solidifying its medium-term growth trajectory. Despite limited access to credit markets, SMCI posted solid FQ2 revenue of $5.65B. FY2026 revenue projected to reach $40B, signaling confidence in long-term demand.

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Expands with a major telecommunications operator in Japan - joining forces to redefine the industry. STOCKHOLM , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world's leading telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), today announced the addition of KDDI Corporation as an equity partner.

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA -6.12%) faces an uncertain path ahead. Its financials haven't been strong in recent years, and its struggling pharmaceutical operations face growing competition.

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Amazon's valuation remains attractive due to consistent revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong Q4 earnings, reinforcing a buy rating for the stock. The company's diverse revenue streams show robust growth, with AWS leading at 19% YoY. Margin improvements through automation and efficiency, alongside strategic investments, position Amazon for significant operating income growth, projecting ~$129B by 2027.

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You may think of social media when you think of Meta Platforms (META 0.34%). After all, the company owns some of the most popular apps in the space, from Facebook and Messenger to WhatsApp and Instagram.

Super Micro Computer reported mediocre Q2/FY2025 results and issued Q3 guidance below expectations as sales continue to be impacted by limited availability of Nvidia's latest generation Blackwell GPUs. The company also reduced full-year FY2025 projections. However, managements optimism remains unbridled, as evidenced by its stellar $40 billion FY2026 revenue guidance. Super Micro Computer expects to become current with its regulatory filing requirements ahead of the February 25 Nasdaq deadline.

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BEIJING , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) ("NaaS" or the "Company"), the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in February 2025: Event: Zheshang Securities 2025 Q1 Institutional Investment Conference Date: February 13, 2025 Place: Shenzhen, China Organizer: Zheshang Securities Event: Founder Securities 2025 Listed Companies Investor Forum - "Walking with the Spring Breeze, Embarking on a New Journey" Date: February 20, 2025 Place: Shenzhen, China Organizer: Founder Securities Connect with NaaS Management For more information or to schedule a one-on-one meeting …