Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices
The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises.
Here is a short look at the 7 largest companies by market capitalization as of Sunday, March 30, 2025. Additionally, I have included the percentages of their gains on a year-to-date basis. Let's dive into the numbers.
Bill Gates criticized escalating U.S.-China tensions for hindering global access to critical green technologies, praising China as a global leader in solar, batteries, and AI while warning that geopolitical rifts could stall progress on climate change.
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator defended the company's heavy reliance on Microsoft and OpenAI following its IPO, arguing that Wall Street is underestimating CoreWeave's long-term growth potential and the surging demand for its AI infrastructure.
With the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), NVIDIA Corporation became a Wall Street darling. Now, with quantum computing being a rising tech trend, will IonQ, Inc. mirror NVIDIA’s success in the future? Let’s find out.
Shares of cloud computing and online retail behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)
fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the Fed's preferred inflation gauge (the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index) revealed core inflation came in hotter than expected, fueling fear of stagflation (an economic situation of slow growth and rising prices). Core inflation excludes food and energy prices.
Microsoft's Malaysia West investment while reducing some data center spending strengthens a strength while maintaining a commitment to shareholder value
