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Google launches Gemini 4 Argon to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic

Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, a new flagship artificial intelligence model aimed at developers and businesses worldwide, as the technology giant seeks to strengthen its position against competitors OpenAI and Anthropic. The launch follows months of delays and organisational changes at Google......

AI boom boosts tech giants' profits by more than $160 billion

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is generating gains for the world's largest technology companies far beyond direct sales of chips, software and cloud services. Rising valuations of AI-related investments have also become a significant contributor to their financial results. During......

Alphabet raises $3.9 billion in first Australian dollar bond sale to fund AI expansion

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has entered Australia’s debt market for the first time, raising approximately 5.5 billion Australian dollars, equivalent to around $3.9 billion, through a major bond offering. The move highlights how large technology companies are increasingly turning to......

Berkshire Hathaway reports higher operating profit and resumes stock buybacks

Berkshire Hathaway reported a sharp increase in quarterly operating profit on Saturday, supported by stronger results across its manufacturing, service and retail businesses. The conglomerate also repurchased shares during the period, while gains in its stock portfolio provided an additional boost to......

Google reshapes its AI division to strengthen competition with OpenAI

Google has announced a major restructuring of its artificial intelligence division, DeepMind, as competition intensifies among the world's leading AI developers. The organizational changes are designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen product development, and reinforce Google's position in......

Google reshapes AI leadership as Demis Hassabis steps back from daily management

Google has launched a major overhaul of its artificial intelligence leadership, announcing a new organizational structure that will see DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis step away from day-to-day management while taking on a broader strategic role focused on the future of AI research. The restructuring......

Magnificent Seven stocks rally as AI optimism boosts investor confidence

Shares of the largest US technology companies rebounded strongly as renewed optimism surrounding artificial intelligence encouraged investors to return to the sector. Positive corporate earnings and continued commitments to AI infrastructure have reinforced expectations that demand for advanced technologies......

AI giants add $1.5 trillion in market value as investors reward strong earnings while Apple and Meta face pressure

Artificial intelligence continued to reshape global financial markets as several of the world's largest technology companies recorded substantial gains in market value following strong quarterly earnings and optimistic business outlooks. Investor confidence has been fueled by continued growth in......

AI infrastructure spending drives hyperscalers to record bond issuance as borrowing costs climb

America's largest technology companies are turning increasingly to the bond market to finance massive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, even as investors demand higher yields to absorb the surge in corporate debt issuance. A Reuters analysis of LSEG data shows that Amazon, Alphabet,......