How Microsoft’s strong earnings affect the wider stock market

Image source: Getty Images Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock didn’t really react to the firm’s earnings report on Wednesday (29 April). But I think the real significance is elsewhere. Investors naturally focused on Azure – the cloud computing division. But I’m also interested in another part of the business. Headline numbers Microsoft’s overall sales grew 15% in […]
AI infrastructure spending is the largest non-war project in human history

I often write that the industrial revolution was the biggest thing to happen in human history but we might be re-writing history right now. I want to underscore the amount of spending that’s going into AI right now because the numbers are almost unfathomable, something I touched on yesterday. Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta collectively […]
Mets Designate Carl Edwards Jr. For Assignment

The Mets announced Thursday that reliever Carl Edwards Jr. has been designated for assignment. They also confirmed the previously reported IL placement for center fielder Luis Robert Jr., who’s been diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation. Righty Austin Warren and recently claimed corner infielder Eric Wagaman are up from Triple-A Syracuse in a pair of […]
Dan Meuser Says He Knows Who to Blame for Shutdown, ‘Talk to the F***ing Democrats’

Congressman Dan Meuser ‘Talk to the F***ing Democrats’ … They’re Why TSA Won’t Get Paid Published April 30, 2026 8:13 AM PDT Play video content Rep. Dan Meuser blew his stack during a convo with Charlie about Congress going home again without funding DHS, angrily ending their chat with this … “Talk to the f***ing […]
Euro rises as report says the ECB very likely to hike in June

The euro is rising after ECB sources cited by Reuters said: June hike “very likely” and policymakers were in broad agreement Some already advocated for a hike (Lagarde hinted at this) Several Governors think at least two hikes will be needed unless the war ends and Brent quickly drops Governors discussed the required amount of […]
Trump says US made $30 billion from Intel stock in just 90 days flat

FOX Business host Charles Payne discusses how Intel is performing on ‘Making Money.’ President Donald Trump says the U.S. has brought in $30 billion in funds generated from federal stock holdings in Intel over the past 90 days alone. Trump made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting that he authorized the U.S. government to invest in […]
Time to pick Cherries as Gameweek 35 opens the final chapter of the season

FPL gameweek 35 is here and after a strong couple of chip weeks, it’s time for one last push. With only four gameweeks left, this is your final chance to make aggressive moves that actually matter. Don’t be scared to back the players your mini-league rivals are too cautious to buy – that’s where the […]
Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Clears X Account After Complaining About State

Michigan Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Purges X After Insulting Midwest Published April 30, 2026 7:27 AM PDT Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow has reportedly deleted thousands of tweets … including some complaining about Michigan, the state she’s running to represent. The purge was reported Wednesday by CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski … notably one year after […]
Market surge led by healthcare and communication services, technology faces turbulence

Sector Overview Today’s stock market heatmap reveals a dynamic and contrasting performance across various sectors. Notably, healthcare and communication services are spearheading the market upswing. Lilly (LLY) bursts forward with a substantial 8.82% gain, establishing itself as a decisive leader in the healthcare sector. Similarly, Google (GOOGL) ascends 5.52%, fortifying investor confidence in communication services. […]
Reds Place Brandon Williamson On Injured List

The Reds announced that left-hander Brandon Williamson has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder fatigue. Right-hander Zach Maxwell has been recalled in a corresponding move. Williamson started yesterday’s game against the Rockies at Great American Ball Park. He pitched three innings before being removed with shoulder fatigue. After the game, […]