Microsoft and Meta profits are soaring but their stocks are sagging because both companies aren't building data centers fast enough

Microsoft and Meta profits are soaring but their stocks are sagging because both companies aren’t building data centers fast enough

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is feeling the downside of high expectations on Thursday, as Microsoft and Meta Platforms drag U.S. stock indexes lower despite delivering strong profits for the summer. The S&P 500 was down 1.6% in midday trading and on track for its worst day in nearly eight weeks, falling further from its record set earlier this month….

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CVNA, EBAY, MSFT, UBER and more

CVNA, EBAY, MSFT, UBER and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the market open. Carvana – Shares surged more than 19% on the heels of a third-quarter earnings and revenue beat . For the period, Carvana earned 64 cents per share on $3.65 billion in revenue, above the 25 cents per share and $3.45 billion that analysts surveyed by…

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Meta Sales Narrowly Beat on AI Boosting Advertising Revenue

Meta Sales Narrowly Beat on AI Boosting Advertising Revenue

Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will ramp up heavy investments in AI and other futuristic technologies, continuing a years-long tug-of-war between the company’s long-term bets and the core advertising business that provides the vast majority of Meta’s revenue. Zuckerberg warned investors Wednesday that Meta will continue to spend significantly on infrastructure and other projects…

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Dow Jones Futures: Microsoft, Meta Earnings Beat; Robinhood Dives, Crypto Plays Fall

Dow Jones Futures: Microsoft, Meta Earnings Beat; Robinhood Dives, Crypto Plays Fall

Dow Jones futures edged lower overnight, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures fell slightly. Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms (META) beat Q3 views, but shares declined on guidance. Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN), MicroStrategy (MSTR), DoorDash (DASH), GoDaddy (GDDY) and Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) were among the other notable earnings after the close. ↑ X…

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