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Alphabet's first Hong Kong, Singapore dollar bond sales draw $5 billion orders
Alphabet attracted approximately $5 billion in combined orders for its maiden Hong Kong and Singapore dollar bond offerings, reflecting strong investor demand. The fundraising supports its expanding AI infrastructure investments and diversifies its debt portfolio. The company may increase issuance sizes amid continued borrowing to finance growing technology investments.
Anthropic IPO buzz: CFO Krishna Rao’s stake could be worth $703 million as AI firm eyes $1.4 trillion valuation
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao's stake in the Claude chatbot maker could be worth approximately $703 million as the AI startup targets a $1.4 trillion valuation through its proposed IPO. The company plans to raise up to $90.4 billion through the public offering and a concurrent private placement.
US stocks: Five things to know about Anthropic
Founded by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic has grown into a major AI company backed by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Nvidia. As the Claude developer prepares for a landmark IPO, its safety-focused philosophy, unconventional roots and clash with the Pentagon are drawing renewed scrutiny.
Anthropic IPO: Amazon, Google could make staggering over USD 400 billion from Claude maker's successful listing. Here's how
Anthropic IPO: Amazon has invested at least $13 billion in Anthropic and in April agreed to invest up to an additional $20 billion. Google has committed up to $40 billion to Anthropic, including an initial $10 billion investment announced in April.
Are the Magnificent Seven stocks still worth betting on? Apple, Nvidia, Tesla and 4 other giants control 33.7% of the S&P 500, but which ones are actually rewarding investors in 2026?
The Magnificent Seven have become so large that their performance can move the entire US stock market. Together, Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Tesla accounted for 33.7% of the S&P 500 in November 2026. Their combined market value was reported at $23.6 trillion. Some have delivered strong gains this year, while others have fallen behind the index.
Anthropic plans to raise $64 billion through IPO, as per latest draft prospectus
Anthropic is targeting up to $90.4 billion through an IPO and private placement, according to a Reuters-reviewed draft prospectus. The fundraising includes investments from major technology companies such as Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, AMD and Broadcom.
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Google executive Donald Harrison resigns from SpaceX board
Donald Harrison has resigned from SpaceX's board after more than ten years of service. He notified the company of his decision, which took effect immediately on November 4. Elon Musk commented that the resignation was due to conflicts of interest related to Alphabet, Google's parent company. Google remains a major institutional holder of SpaceX shares after slightly increasing its position this week.
Why Big Tech companies Microsoft, Google, Meta and others are opting for voluntary buyouts
In response to fluctuating market demands, Meta has rolled out voluntary exit packages in France aimed at workforce restructuring. This initiative is part of a broader trend as tech giants like Google and Microsoft implement similar measures globally to optimize costs. These packages offer employees the choice to depart with financial incentives and transition support, showcasing a more favorable approach compared to traditional layoffs amidst economic uncertainty.
Are Amazon and Google polishing Anthropic IPO numbers? Michael Burry raises big question amid global AI crash
Anthropic’s reported revenue surged to nearly $17 billion in the third quarter as it prepares for a potential blockbuster IPO. However, Michael Burry has questioned the sharp decline in sales and marketing expenses, raising concerns about whether major partners such as Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft are helping polish its financials ahead of the listing.
Nvidia, AMD, Meta, other tech stocks nosedive as Democratic sweep prompts AI slowdown fears
Nvidia and AMD faced noticeable drops as Democratic wins sparked fears regarding possible restrictions on AI development. This ripple effect was felt across the Nasdaq and Dow Jones, both of which registered significant declines. Investors showed concern over delays in data center projects tied to promises from recently elected officials.
Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The parents of a 13-year-old girl have sued Google claiming she planned a potential suicide and funeral using its AI technology on a school-issued computer. Developers of fast-evolving AI technology are facing a litany of similar lawsuits in the US. OpenAI faces several wrongful death suits, including from the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a teenager who committed suicide allegedly using methods advised by ChatGPT. Google and the startup Character.
Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children "psychologically exploitative features" that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children's accounts with those features.
Google voluntary buyouts: What's the exit package, which teams qualify and how many employees are eligible after Microsoft's similar offer?
Google Voluntary Exit Programme Details: Google has expanded its voluntary buyout programme to selected employees in five countries. The offer comes as Microsoft rolls out a similar voluntary exit scheme covering around 60,000 employees. Here's a look at Google's severance package, eligible teams and the number of employees who could opt for the offer.
ETtech Explainer: Why Meta is raising billions through bonds
Developing AI models and offering AI-powered services requires enormous computing capacity. This involves building data centres, purchasing specialised chips and servers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and securing the electricity needed to run these facilities.
Lenskart, Nykaa, PhysicsWallah see Q2 profits surge
New-age companies Nykaa, Lenskart, and PhysicsWallah reported strong numbers for the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google loses nearly half a trillion in market value: What went wrong with Alphabet?
Alphabet lost $482 billion in market value after its shares plunged nearly 13% following disappointing third-quarter results. Despite 103% growth in Google Cloud and more than 1 billion Gemini users, weaker search revenue and negative free cash flow raised fresh concerns about AI spending and Google’s advertising business.
Meta kicks off first euro bond sale in latest test for tech sector
Meta Platforms has initiated a significant bond sale, marking its first offering of euro-denominated bonds aimed at financing its investments in AI and infrastructure development. In addition, the tech giant plans to raise $15 billion through a US dollar bond offering this week. Despite ongoing concerns about growth in the AI sector and regulatory challenges, technology companies continue to pursue funding opportunities.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology in schools, with the backlash heating up since it announced in August that it had turned on its Gemini chatbot for many K-12 students who use Google Classroom.
Anthropic says revenue surged 1,100% ahead of IPO
Anthropic, one of the world's leading artificial intelligence companies, on Monday reported a more than 1,100 percent surge in quarterly revenue and nearly $900 billion in spending commitments as it counts down to its Wall Street listing later this month. The filing said the company has committed to spend about $895 billion, mostly on computing power, with $70 billion of that due before September 2027.
Amazon cloud business accelerates but shares drop on profit miss
Amazon experienced a notable decline of over seven percent in its shares following the release of its quarterly earnings, which failed to meet analyst forecasts. The tech giant reported a total revenue of $201.9 billion, revealing struggles across multiple sectors. Nonetheless, the growth of its AWS cloud division stood out as a silver lining.
US Stock Market today: Why are S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq down? Check top and worst performing stocks at Wall Street
Wall Street today saw one of the shocking losses as Google-parent Alphabet sufferedthe worst day since the company began trading at the US Stock Market.
Google shares crash 13% after $9 billion cash burn sparks AI spending fears
Alphabet shares crashed 13% as third-quarter earnings missed expectations due to heavy AI spending and slowing search ad growth. Net profit fell 25% to $26.17 billion despite a 25% revenue jump to $127.58 billion. Negative free cash flow of $9.1 billion and surging capital expenditure raised market concerns.
If you invested $1,000 in Google stock in 2006, here’s how much your Alphabet shares would be worth today
A $1,000 investment in Alphabet at the end of September 2006 would have grown to about $32,804 by October 22, 2026, with dividends reinvested. Here’s how Google stock outperformed the S&P 500 over two decades and what the company’s latest earnings reveal about its growth and AI spending.
Why did Alphabet stock crash 10% as Microsoft shares rose nearly 4%? Google parent may face its worst post-earnings drop ever as search ads slow and cash flow turns negative
Alphabet (GOOGL) stock falls 10% after Q3 earnings: Alphabet, Google’s parent, saw its shares drop over 10% in US premarket trade on Thursday after weak September quarter results. Search ad revenue grew 12%, slower than 17% last quarter, and free cash flow turned negative at $9.07 billion. Microsoft shares rose nearly 4%. Morningstar raised its fair value estimate for Alphabet to $450 and calls the stock attractively priced.
Big Tech earnings: Microsoft, Google see cloud revenues surge
Microsoft's total revenues hit $92.3 billion against expectations of $90.6 billion, with profits of more than $36.6 billion versus the $35.1 billion analysts had forecast, according to FactSet.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft has unveiled its impressive financial performance, reporting a revenue of $92.3 billion and profits soaring past $36.6 billion. The Azure cloud services experienced a remarkable growth of 48%, driven by an increasing demand for AI technologies. In a strategic move, the company has offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees while continuing to innovate hardware aimed at enhancing AI capabilities.
Shares in Google owner Alphabet sink on profit miss, ad slowdown
Alphabet has witnessed a notable decline in its net profit and advertising revenue for the third quarter, specifically from July to September. The net profit dropped 25 percent to $26.2 billion, which fell short of analyst predictions. While YouTube's revenue growth has decelerated, Google Cloud's revenue impressive surged by 103 percent. The company reports substantial capital expenditures at $51.
Google misses Wall Street expectations, Alphabet stock sinks in early after-hours trading
The Mountain View, California-based company said its net income was $26.17 billion in the July-September period. That's down from $34.98 billion in the same period a year earlier.
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