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Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).

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Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella believes that while AI is already accelerating scientific breakthroughs, the true game-changer will be when quantum computing is integrated into the mix.
What Happened: During a fireside chat with Gary Tan at Y Combinator's AI Startup School that was posted on YouTube on Wednesday, Nadella shared his vision for the future of AI, quantum computing and supercomputing.
He explained that AI, along with high-performance computing (HPC), has already made significant strides in fields like chemistry, physics, and material science. However, he believes that quantum computing will take these advancements to the next level.
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"If you want to understand the language of nature, which is simulation, I think the best way to do it is through a quantum computer because, after all, physics and nature are quantum," Nadella said. "AI is … an emulator of that simulator."
"What we are seeing is pretty good advances in using basically HPC+AI as a way to accelerate advances in Chemistry, in Physics, in Material Science and so quantum would be the next step in it. But we&#8217;re very excited about what AI+quantum and HPC in a loop can do," he added.
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Why It's Important: In February earlier this year, Microsoft debuted its first quantum chip, Majorana 1, powered by a breakthrough Topological Core architecture designed to support quantum computers capable of solving complex, real-world problems within a few years.
At the heart of this innovation is the topoconductor—a custom-built material that enables the creation and control of Majorana particles, which in turn produce more stable, scalable qubits, the foundational units of quantum computing.
Microsoft said this approach could ultimately pack one million qubits onto a chip small enough to fit in a hand, unlocking applications like breaking down microplastics and creating self-healing materials.
This announcement <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-new-willow-chip-can-do-in-minutes-that-supercomputers-would-take-10-septillion-years">came just months after</a> Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google introduced its Willow quantum chip.
Previously, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45885805/nvidias-jensen-huang-sparks-quantum-stock-frenzy">quantum computers are nearing the point</a> where they can solve real-world problems beyond the reach of traditional computers.
Speaking at the GTC Paris developer conference, Huang reversed his earlier cautious stance, calling this "an inflection point" for the technology and predicting meaningful applications within a few years.
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AI Is Already Speeding Up Discoveries In Chemistry And Physics, But Satya Nadella Says The Real Breakthrough Will Come When We Add Quantum Computing To The Mix

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/microsoft" rel="noreferrer noopener">in partnership with</a> the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), and TitletownTech, announced on Wednesday the opening of an AI Co-Innovation Lab on the UWM campus.
It marks Microsoft&#8217;s first AI Co-Innovation Lab dedicated <a target="_blank" href="https://news.microsoft.com/source/2025/06/25/microsoft-wisconsin-economic-development-corporation-university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee-and-titletowntech-officially-open-ai-co-innovation-lab-to-accelerate-manufacturing-innovation/" rel="noreferrer noopener">to manufacturing innovation</a>. The lab&#8217;s launch comes one year after Microsoft&#8217;s $3.3 billion investment to build AI infrastructure in Wisconsin.&nbsp;
From real-time fault detection in industrial machinery to multilingual voice assistants that streamline gate, dock, and yard logistics, local companies are working to apply Microsoft&#8217;s AI technologies to improve operations and decision-making. Others are building tools to forecast supply chain lead times, manage hydroponic farms, and deliver proactive customer support.
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The lab also works with organizations across industries, including small and medium-sized businesses, enterprises, startups, and academia. This reflects the broad networks and experience of the lab&#8217;s founding partners: Microsoft, WEDC, UWM, and TitletownTech.
In January 2025, Microsoft <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806852/microsoft-pauses-construction-on-33-billion-mount-pleasant-data-center-project-cites-technology-changes-and-design-re-evaluation" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced it would</a> temporarily pause construction on parts of its data center project in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. However, the company confirmed it still plans to finish the data center&#8217;s first phase, with a total investment of $3.3 billion expected by the end of 2026.
The Mount Pleasant site holds a historical context: it was originally selected for a Foxconn megaproject that was ultimately canceled. Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is a multinational electronics contract manufacturing company and a major supplier for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). Foxconn had initially pledged a $10 billion investment in the area, but this commitment was later reduced significantly to $672 million.
Microsoft has made substantial financial commitments to AI development, allocating approximately $80 billion in fiscal 2025 to develop data centers globally. These data centers are crucial for supporting AI model training and deploying AI and cloud-based applications.
In May 2025, Microsoft showcased new products and partnerships with OpenAI, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Elon Musk&#8217;s xAI, all targeting Microsoft Azure cloud clients to sell AI models during its annual Build conference in Seattle. Microsoft introduced a new coding &#8220;agent,&#8221; among other innovations.
Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan told the Financial Times that Microsoft is the AI ringleader, citing it as the top platform and catalyst for making models work.
MSFT&nbsp;Price Action:&nbsp;MSFT stock was trading higher by 0.31% to $493.82 premarket at last check Thursday.
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Billionaire David Tepper&#8216;s hedge fund Appaloosa Management L.P. made significant changes to its portfolio in the first quarter of 2025 as it reduced its holding in the Jensen Huang-led tech giant Nvidia Corp.
What Happened: The hedge fund made crucial changes in its holdings during the quarter that ended March 31, 2025 according to its 13F filings.
This included offloading 56% of its stake in Nvidia, reducing the value of its holdings to $32.514 million at the end of the first quarter.
Meanwhile, the firm completely exited its competitor Advanced Micro Devices Inc., offloading all of its 1.2 million shares in the company.
It also added two new key positions in the first quarter, which included an addition of 75,000 shares of Jack Dorsey&#8216;s Block Inc. valued at $4.074 million and 130,000 shares of Broadcom Inc. valued at $21.765 million.
When looking at other Magnificent 7 stocks in its portfolio, the fund held no common stocks of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>).
However, Appaloosa offloaded shares of Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. during the said quarter, and added Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. to its portfolio.
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<td>Holdings (as of March 31)</td>
<td>Change (in %)</td>
<td>Value (as of March 31)</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>680,001</td>
<td>300,000</td>
<td>-56%</td>
<td>$32.514 million</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>1,200,000</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>-100%</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>130,000</td>
<td>New</td>
<td>$21.765 million</td>
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<td>Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>)</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>75,000</td>
<td>New</td>
<td>$4.074 million</td>
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<td>Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>970,000</td>
<td>510,000</td>
<td>-47%</td>
<td>$191.448 million</td>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>2,600,000</td>
<td>2,510,000</td>
<td>-3%</td>
<td>$477.552 million</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</td>
<td>1,881,963</td>
<td>2,010,000</td>
<td>7%</td>
<td>$314.022 million</td>
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>490,000</td>
<td>550,000</td>
<td>12%</td>
<td>$316.998 million</td>
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Why It Matters: As the Magnificent 7 stocks have an exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and weigh the heaviest in the S&amp;P 500 index, Appaloosa&#8217;s move to reduce its holdings raises questions about the fund&#8217;s plans.
However, Block and Broadcom do add exposure to blockchain and AI in Appaloosa&#8217;s portfolio, a fund known for specializing in distressed debt.
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.056% at $607.12, while the QQQ rose 0.26% to $541.16, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Thursday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices were trading higher.
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Billionaire David Tepper Dumps Nvidia, Slashes 'Magnificent 7' Holdings — But Bets Big On These 2 AI And Blockchain Plays

Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;has revealed that the company&#8217;s next major growth opportunity lies in robotics, aside from artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened:&nbsp;At Nvidia&#8217;s annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, Huang identified robotics as the company&#8217;s second-largest market for potential growth, following AI,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/25/nvidia-shareholder-meeting-2025-robots.html">reported</a>&nbsp;CNBC.
"We have many growth opportunities across our company, with AI and robotics the two largest, representing a multitrillion-dollar growth opportunity,"&nbsp;stated Huang. 
He stated that the first significant commercial application for this technology would be self-driving cars. Despite its current relatively small size, the robotics division has seen a 72% annual increase, with&nbsp;$567 million in quarterly sales,&nbsp;accounting for nearly 1% of the&nbsp;company&#8217;s total revenue.
While Nvidia&#8217;s sales have surged thanks to strong demand for its data center GPUs, Huang expects the robotics sector to drive further growth—requiring the company's AI chips for software training, along with additional chips used in autonomous vehicles and robots. Huang said Nvidia is shifting its identity toward being an "AI infrastructure" or "computing platform" provider. "We stopped thinking of ourselves as a chip company long ago," Huang says.
Huang pointed to Nvidia's Drive platform—its suite of chips and software for autonomous vehicles—currently in use by Mercedes-Benz. The company has also recently launched AI models for humanoid robots, known as Cosmos.
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Why It Matters: Nvidia&#8217;s stock has been performing exceptionally well, reaching a record high on Wednesday, with the company&#8217;s market cap now standing at approximately $3.75 trillion. This makes Nvidia&nbsp;the most valuable company in&nbsp;the world, ahead of&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
This announcement comes on the heels of Nvidia&#8217;s recent rebound from a 17% drop in January, which was initially sparked by fears that China&#8217;s DeepSeek AI could challenge Nvidia&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/46098276/nvidia-stock-soars-near-record-high-whats-driving-the-rally">market dominance</a>. The stock&#8217;s recovery has been fueled by a significant easing in U.S.-China trade tensions and a stellar first-quarter earnings report on May 28.
Moreover, despite generating almost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46058862/nvidia-intel-chip-stocks-ai-valuation-revenue">four times</a> as much revenue as&nbsp;Intel&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) on an annualized basis, Nvidia trades at less than half of Intel&#8217;s forward price-to-earnings ratio. 
According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Nvidia has a growth score of 98.65% and a momentum rating of 70.43%. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">here </a>to see how it compares to other leading tech companies.
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Nvidia's Next 'Multitrillion Dollar' Opportunity? Jensen Huang Sees Great Potential Here: 'Stopped Thinking Of Ourselves As A Chip Company Long Ago'

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) CEO Satya Nadella called Palantir Technologies Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) Forward Deployed Engineer model &#8220;fantastic&#8221; at a Y Combinator event, prompting industry debate about the data analytics company&#8217;s unique approach to product development.
What Happened: Chad Wahlquist, Forward Deployed Architect at Palantir, responded to Nadella&#8217;s comments on X, rejecting misconceptions about the FDE model. &#8220;Many mistakenly believe the FDE model is just a new name for a change management consulting model. False,&#8221; Wahlquist wrote.
The FDE approach places engineers directly with customers to build products at the point of need rather than relying on traditional consulting methodologies. 
&#8220;FDEs build the product customers need, when they need it, at the edge,&#8221; Wahlquist explained. &#8220;The feedback loop from FDEs experiencing customer pain at the edge and turning it into product allows us to cycle and build the right product much faster.&#8221;
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This methodology differs significantly from traditional enterprise software sales cycles. Where companies like Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) and Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) rely on lengthy relationship-building processes, Palantir embeds technical experts directly with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45738764/garry-tan-says-founders-must-build-with-customers-to-compete-with-giants-like-salesforce-oracle-you-cant-farm-this-out">clients using its Foundry platform</a>.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan, who worked at Palantir from 2005 to 2007, previously outlined how FDEs sit with clients like FBI agents <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45738764/garry-tan-says-founders-must-build-with-customers-to-compete-with-giants-like-salesforce-oracle-you-cant-farm-this-out">investigating domestic terrorism</a>, observing actual workflows. &#8220;Instead of the next meeting being reviewing 50 pages of sales documentation, it&#8217;s literally like &#8216;Okay we built it,'&#8221; Tan said on the Lightcone Podcast.
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Why It Matters: The model&#8217;s effectiveness has attracted attention from major financial institutions. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. CEO Jamie Dimon recalled his 2012 encounter with Palantir: &#8220;I remember sitting down with the Palantir people and going through this AI thing saying holy Christ this is this is unbelievable.&#8221; 
JPMorgan subsequently established its own AI department and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45897537/jamie-dimon-recalls-first-palantir-meeting-holy-christ-this-is-unbelievable-jpmorgan-now-has-600-ai-use-cases-2-billion-annual-investment-on-ai">now invests $2 billion annually in artificial intelligence</a> across 600 active use cases.
Palantir shares have surged over 492% in the past 12 months, reaching new all-time highs near $143. The company recently raised 2025 revenue guidance to $3.89-3.90 billion while projecting adjusted free <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45738764/garry-tan-says-founders-must-build-with-customers-to-compete-with-giants-like-salesforce-oracle-you-cant-farm-this-out">cash flow between $1.6-1.8 billion</a>. Recent catalysts include a $795 million Defense Department contract and commercial partnerships.
According to&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings, Palantir shows strong Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term Price Trends. Here&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">how the stock performs across other key metrics</a>.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Praises Palantir's FDE Model As 'Fantastic'—Insiders Say It's Not Consulting, It Builds 'The Product Customers Need'

OpenAI and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) are reportedly in a dispute over a contractual clause <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46093513/sam-altman-crushes-openai-microsoft-feud-rumors-hails-really-wonderfully-good-bond-with-satya-nadella">regarding access</a> to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
What Happened: The two companies are at odds over a provision in their partnership agreement that would limit Microsoft's access to AGI once OpenAI achieves it, reported Reuters (<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-microsoft-duel-agi-high-stakes-negotiation">via</a> The Information).
Microsoft has requested that OpenAI remove the clause, but the company has reportedly refused.
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In response to the ongoing talks, both companies gave a joint statement to the publication, saying, &#8220;We have a long-term, productive partnership that has delivered amazing AI tools for everyone. Talks are ongoing and we are optimistic we will continue to build together for years to come.&#8221;
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Previously, during a New York Times podcast interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46093513/sam-altman-crushes-openai-microsoft-feud-rumors-hails-really-wonderfully-good-bond-with-satya-nadella">addressed rumors of tension</a> with Microsoft, confirming the tech giant remains supportive and that he had a "super nice call" with Satya Nadella.
While he acknowledged some friction, he said that the partnership has been mutually beneficial.
Last month, it was reported that OpenAI plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45244190/microsoft-faces-fresh-revenue-hit-as-openai-plans-to-reduce-payouts-by-2030-report">reduce the share of revenue</a> it pays to Microsoft from 20% to 10% by 2030, according to internal financial projections shared with investors.
Earlier this month, OpenAI also confirmed that its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45852700/openai-surges-past-10-billion-in-annualized-revenue-amid-record-chatgpt-use-leaves-rivals-like-amazon-backed-anthropic-behind">annualized revenue run rate</a> has doubled to $10 billion, up from $5.5 billion at the end of 2024. This figure excludes Microsoft licensing and large one-time deals, focusing on recurring revenue.
ChatGPT now has 500 million weekly active users as of March.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show a positive outlook for Microsoft over the short, medium and long term. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Additional detailed metrics are available here</a>.
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OpenAI And Microsoft Reportedly At Odds Over Access To Artificial General Intelligence: 'Talks Are Ongoing And We Are Optimistic'

Tech bull Daniel Ives has predicted that Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is on the path to becoming a $5 trillion company in the next 18 months after he raised the stock&#8217;s price target to $600 apiece.
What Happened: After bumping his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46091818/microsoft-stock-poised-for-23-rally-as-ai-monetization-gains-steam-dan-ives-says">price target on MSFT</a>, citing a "massive adoption wave" of artificial intelligence-driven Azure services, on Wednesday, Dan Ives told CNBC that he expects Microsoft to become a $5 trillion company over the next 18 months. 
&#8220;We are trying to understand the trajectory of the AI stack, commercial cloud, which is trending anywhere from 5% to 7% ahead of expectations, and I think the most important thing is, this could be an incremental $25 billion that the street is not factoring into next year&#8217;s number,&#8221; he said.
Adding, &#8220;That&#8217;s why I believe, not just $4 trillion, potentially, we are looking at a $5 trillion market cap in the next 18 months.&#8221;
He also hailed MSFT&#8217;s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, saying that &#8220;if you look at what Nadella is doing, Nadella understands the cloud side better than any of the competitors.&#8221;
&#8220;I think what&#8217;s happened now, as we go into the software phase of AI, is that&#8217;s where Nadella and Redmond are playing chess, and others are playing checkers,&#8221; Ives said.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46091818/microsoft-stock-poised-for-23-rally-as-ai-monetization-gains-steam-dan-ives-says">Microsoft Stock Poised For 23% Rally As AI Monetization Gains Steam, Dan Ives Says</a>
Why It Matters: Ives said that his price target bump to $600 apiece was &#8220;conservative,&#8221; as the timeline was just for 18 months.
Ives explained that for every $100 that an MSFT customer spends, there is an incremental $50 of AI spend on the table.
&#8220;So, essentially, what you&#8217;re creating is almost another sort of mini Microsoft within Redmond. And I think no one understands what&#8217;s happening better than Jensen Huang from Nvidia,&#8221; he said.
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Price Action: MSFT shares were up 0.047% in after-hours on Wednesday and ended 0.44% higher at $492.27 apiece. It has risen by 17.60% on a year-to-date basis and 8.87% over the past year.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that MSFT had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid; however, its value ranking was poor at the 13.32nd percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-4/#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.056% at $607.12, while the QQQ rose 0.26% to $541.16, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Microsoft Is 'Playing Chess, And Others Are Playing Checkers:' Dan Ives Says MSFT Could Be A $5 Trillion Company In 18 Months

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has launched a new AI-powered feature for WhatsApp that summarizes unread messages.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Meta announced the new feature that leverages Meta AI to generate summaries of unread messages, which are visible only to the user, not anyone in the chat.&nbsp;
&#8220;Message Summaries uses Private Processing technology, which allows Meta AI to generate a response without Meta or WhatsApp ever seeing your messages or the private summaries,&#8221; the company said in a blog post.
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The feature is optional and is turned off by default. Users will see a small icon indicating when the feature is available.
&nbsp;Users can enable or disable the function via Settings &gt; Chats &gt; Private Processing.
Meta has launched the feature first in the U.S. with English language support and it will be expanded to more countries and languages later this year.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46066338/whatsapp-blocked-on-us-house-devices-over-transparency-encryption-concerns-meta-app-deemed-high-risk-while-imessage-facetime-and-teams-get-green-light">banned WhatsApp from staff devices</a>, citing major cybersecurity concerns.
A memo from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer flagged the app as a &#8220;high risk&#8221; due to its lack of data protection transparency and insufficient encryption. Staff are advised to use more secure alternatives like Signal, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) iMessage and FaceTime, Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Teams and Amazon.com, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Wickr.
Meta has pushed back against the decision, claiming WhatsApp offers stronger security than the recommended apps.
WhatsApp has also reportedly become a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46071029/mark-zuckerbergs-ai-dreams-hit-whatsapp-speed-bump-as-openai-perplexity-challenge-meta-on-its-own-turf-report">major battleground for AI chatbots</a>, with OpenAI and Perplexity joining Meta's own assistant in vying for user attention on the platform's 3 billion-strong user base.&nbsp;
Price Action: Meta shares fell 0.49% during Wednesday&#8217;s regular trading session and saw a slight gain of 0.017% after hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Stock Rankings indicate a consistent upward trend for META across short, medium and long-term timeframes. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">More performance details are available here</a>.
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WhatsApp Can Now Create AI-Powered Summaries For Your Messages: Here is How To Turn On The Latest Feature On The Meta Platform

On Wednesday, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) scored a legal victory as a federal judge ruled that the company&#8217;s use of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/07/33158772/sarah-silverman-and-other-authors-allege-openai-meta-wield-ai-tech-to-steal-info">copyrighted books</a> to train its AI models is protected under the fair use doctrine.
What Happened: A lawsuit filed by 13 authors, including Sarah Silverman, claimed Meta illegally used their copyrighted works to train AI models.
However, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria sided with Meta, granting summary judgment and stating that the company's actions fell under fair use, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/25/federal-judge-sides-with-meta-in-lawsuit-over-training-ai-models-on-copyrighted-books/">reported</a> TechCrunch.
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&#8220;The plaintiffs presented no meaningful evidence on market dilution at all,&#8221; Judge Chhabria said. He went on to say that while the case was narrowly focused, AI model training can be deemed transformative, meaning Meta's models didn't simply replicate the authors' works.
Judge Chhabria added that this decision doesn't make all AI model training legal, but pointed out that the plaintiffs failed to make sufficient arguments about market harm.
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Why It&#8217;s Important: The decision follows a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46088008/elon-musk-agrees-google-had-all-the-tools-but-still-lost-the-ai-race-to-openai-echoes-social-media-post-having-the-pieces-isnt-the-same-as-playing-the-game">similar ruling in favor</a> of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) backed Anthropic, another AI company.&nbsp;
However, multiple other lawsuits are ongoing against tech firms accused of using different types of copyrighted content for AI training.
This includes The New York Times's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37121678/openai-lawsuit-judge-calls-sarah-silverman-other-authors-copyright-infringement-claim-insufficient">case against</a> OpenAI and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) over the use of its news articles, while Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) and Comcast Corp's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) Universal Studios have taken legal action against Midjourney for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/06/45895643/disney-universal-studios-sue-ai-image-generator-midjourney-for-copyright-infringement">allegedly training AI models</a> on movies and television content.
Price Action: Meta shares declined by 0.49% in Wednesday's regular trading and edged up by 0.017% in after-hours trading, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings show a steady upward trajectory for META over short, medium and long-term periods. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound'">Additional performance insights can be found here</a>.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Beats Lawsuit Over AI Training On Books, Judge Finds 'No Meaningful Evidence On Market Dilution'

Taiwan's largest company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) overseas unit, Taiwan Semiconductor Global, is facing a currency risk &#8211; the Taiwanese dollar is strengthening against the now volatile and weakening U.S. dollar.
TSMC Global Ltd. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">is preparing</a> to raise $10 billion by issuing new shares to manage currency volatility and maintain capital flexibility.
TSMC is the primary chip supplier for tech giants like Nvidia Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Microsoft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Happened</h2>
The share issuance plan was first reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-25/tsmc-unit-to-issue-10-billion-of-stock-to-counter-forex-swings?taid=685bd6ec8217380001328131&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_content=business&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">to Bloomberg</a>. TSMC Global Ltd., the offshore unit of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., will issue the stock to support foreign exchange hedging operations.
This marks the third such equity move since 2024, and it is the largest to date. The timing coincides with the recent appreciation of the Taiwan dollar.
The central bank has warned against speculation after the currency's sharp rise in May, which marked its largest single-day gain since the 1980s.
Analyst Philip McNicholas from Robeco told Bloomberg that the rising volatility may be prompting banks to reassess margin requirements, making capital injections from share issuances a useful tool for companies.
TSMC's CEO C. C. Wei informed shareholders this month that the stronger currency has reduced the firm's operating margin by several percentage points.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged 28% in the last 12 months. The chipmaker has also <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45953943/taiwan-semiconductor-eyes-rollout-of-2nm-advanced-tech-chips-this-year" rel="noreferrer noopener">explored commercializing its</a> advanced 2-nanometer process&nbsp;using gate-all-around (GAA) technology in the second half of 2025. It plans to start 2-nm production simultaneously at its Baoshan and Kaohsiung facilities within Taiwan's Hsinchu Science Park.
In April, Taiwan Semiconductor <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44857887/taiwan-semiconductor-q1-surges-41-in-sales-boosted-by-ai-chip-demand-expanded-margins" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;first-quarter</a> net sales&nbsp;of $25.53 billion, up 41.6% year-over-year, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $23.92 billion. However, net sales declined&nbsp;3.4% quarter over quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor&nbsp;guided second-quarter&nbsp;2025 revenue of $28.4 billion-$29.2 billion, versus the $26.79&nbsp;billion analyst estimate.&nbsp;
Price Action: TSM stock gained by 1.20% to $222.74 on Wednesday.
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Nvidia Supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Wants To Raise $10 Billion For This Risk It Cannot Control

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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Morgan Stanley raised TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) price target from $145 to $155. Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring maintained an Overweight rating. TD SYNNEX shares closed at $136.88 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Citigroup cut the price target for FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) from $267 to $259. Citigroup analyst Ariel Rosa maintained a Buy rating. FedEx shares closed at $229.51 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDX/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital raised NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) price target from $175 to $250. Loop Capital analyst Ananda Barush maintained a Buy rating. Nvidia shares closed at $147.90 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan boosted the price target for Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) from $271 to $288. JP Morgan analyst Alexei Gogolev maintained an Overweight rating. Guidewire Software shares closed at $237.45 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GWRE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>TD Cowen raised the price target for General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) from $290 to $300. TD Cowen analyst Gautam Khanna maintained a Buy rating. General Dynamics shares closed at $281.05 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>DA Davidson cut Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) price target from $600 to $500. DA Davidson analyst Wyatt Swanson maintained a Buy rating. Duolingo shares settled at $422.79 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/duol/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Stifel raised Carnival Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) price target from $33 to $34. Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski maintained a Buy rating. Carnival shares closed at $25.70 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ccl/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wedbush increased Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) price target from $515 to $600. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating. Microsoft shares closed at $490.11 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS cut the price target for Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) from $205 to $195. UBS analyst Peter Grom maintained a Buy rating. Constellation shares settled at $164.49 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STZ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>RBC Capital increased Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIIB#NASDAQ">BIIB</a>) price target from $205 to $213. RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams maintained an Outperform rating. Biogen shares closed at $126.31 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BIIB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Considering buying NVDA stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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Nvidia To Rally Around 69%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday

The world&#8217;s biggest hedge funds are making some eyebrow-raising moves and they&#8217;re laser-obsessed with one thing: Big Tech. Based on the most recent 13F filings, institutional investors and hedge funds poured billions into big <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/technology-stocks">tech stocks</a> such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) during the last quarter. Even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs themselves</a>, like the iShares Core S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVV#NYSE">IVV</a>), experienced big inflows of more than $21 billion.
So what does it all mean for average investors? Two things:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The pros remain highly optimistic about tech.</li>
<li>By investing in the right ETFs, individual investors can achieve similar exposure without the hedge fund-sized balance sheet.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Follow The Smart Money</h2>
While the headlines tend to flow to the likes of BlackRock, Vanguard or Millennium Management, individual investors have access to the same mega-cap tech surge through ETFs. 
Here&#8217;s a rundown of some of those top stocks against recent fund inflows:
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<th>Stock</th>
<th>Top Hedge Fund Buyers</th>
<th>Total Value Bought</th>
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<td>Microsoft</td>
<td>Geode, Vanguard, BlackRock</td>
<td>$23.49B</td>
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<tr>
<td>Amazon </td>
<td>BlackRock, Vanguard, Arrowstreet</td>
<td>$17.75B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple </td>
<td>BlackRock, Geode, Vanguard</td>
<td>$15.77B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nvidia </td>
<td>Vanguard, Geode, BlackRock</td>
<td>$14.91B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet </td>
<td>Vanguard, BlackRock, Geode</td>
<td>$12.97B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms </td>
<td>BlackRock, Viking Global</td>
<td>$12.17B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla</td>
<td>Capstone Investment, Vanguard, BlackRock</td>
<td>$10.12B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: HedgeFollow</figcaption></figure>
 In the meantime, IVV, an S&amp;P 500 exchange-traded fund, was one of the largest, gaining more than $21.36 billion with Capula Management and Millennium taking the lead.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs That Follow The Hedge Fund Tech Bounce</h2>
Here are a few ETFs individual investors can look to access the same themes:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">IVV, VOO, SPY – Timeless S&amp;P 500 Exposure</h3>
Apart from IVV, the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) are filled with the same big-name tech stocks that hedge funds adore. Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) comprise the heaviest weightings. Notably, VOO has garnered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/06/46060843/vanguard-etfs-lead-2025-with-150-billion-inflows-challenging-wall-streets-old-guard">$82 billion in inflows this year</a> as of May 18, indicating strong demand.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">QQQ, QQQM – Growth-Oriented &amp; Technology-Laden</h3>
Following the Nasdaq-100, Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) and Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQM#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>) provide leveraged exposure to the largest names in tech, including the leaders of the AI revolution.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">XLK, VGT &#8211; Technology-Sector Focused </h3>
Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) and Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>). These sector-specific ETFs are best for those seeking a cleaner play in the space. XLK, for example, has more than 40% of its assets in MSFT and AAPL combined.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why The Sprint?</h2>
A number of tailwinds are driving this hedge fund tech wave:
AI Arms Race: Hedge funds are wagering big that the AI revolution is only just beginning.
Earnings Resilience: Big Tech has shown remarkable stability and earnings growth amid rate hikes.
Cloud &amp; Infrastructure Demand: Enterprise spending is ramping back up in areas dominated by Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet.
Even ETFs like IVV, typically seen as broad-market plays, are riding this trend thanks to their tech-heavy weightings.
Hedge funds weren&#8217;t hoarding Big Tech with deep pockets, so retail investors don&#8217;t have to watch from the sidelines. One can create a diversified, tech-heavy portfolio with a few clicks using ETFs, and a lot less cash.
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Nvidia, Amazon, Tesla Among Tech Stocks Hedge Funds Are Piling Into — Here's How ETFs Like IVV, SPY, VOO Are Riding The Wave

Another analyst is staying on the sidelines of CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>) after the rally in shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/ipos/25/03/44520808/nvidia-backed-coreweave-ipo-5-things-investors-need-to-know-before-buying-shares">since the March IPO.</a>
The CoreWeave Analyst: H.C. Wainwright analyst Kevin Dede initiates coverage on CoreWeave with a Neutral rating with no price target.
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The Analyst Takeaways: CoreWeave is taking the AI sector by storm with both speed and excellence, Dede said in a new investor note.
"A tangled web, carefully woven, delivers compute efficiency and speed to market," Dede said.
The analyst said the company is helping to improve and support high-performance compute for AI applications.
Dede said part of the bullish sentiment for CoreWeave stock and its surging price comes from its proven model and its customer list. More bullish sentiment for the stock could come from further growth in the AI sector.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) is named in the report as a key customer, making up 64% of CoreWeave's revenue in the last fiscal year. Other customers include Meta Platforms, Google, and OpenAI. Dede also predicts that some three-letter government agencies could be unnamed CoreWeave customers.
Dede calls CoreWeave's customer list "both flashy and well-recognized," as it includes leading hyperscalers and large names in high-performance compute and AI.
"We see the company as an ultimate benefactor in the surge of artificial intelligence use."
While Dede is bullish on the outlook for the AI sector and CoreWeave's model, the sharp run-up in the share price has the analyst on the sidelines.
"Despite the positive arguments, we initiate coverage with a Neutral rating as the stock may need a minute to breathe after a five-fold breakout versus a period-comp 25% Nasdaq rise."
The analyst said the IPO priced at $40 offered a "fantastic entry point" and shares are now "perhaps a little overheated."
Another concern for the analyst is potential dilution with more capital needed to support growth.
"We are not here saying it is impossible, but caution against unknown, unforeseen headline risks."
CRWV Price Action: CoreWeave stock trades at $167.09 on Wednesday versus a 52-week trading range of $33.52 to $187.00. Shares opened at around $39 and closed at around $40 on their first day of trading before rallying days later.
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CoreWeave IPO Was 'Fantastic Entry Point,' But Stock Now 'A Little Overheated'

In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) in relation to its major competitors in the Software industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>37.88</td>
<td>11.32</td>
<td>13.56</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$40.71</td>
<td>$48.15</td>
<td>13.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>49.60</td>
<td>29.57</td>
<td>10.75</td>
<td>18.43%</td>
<td>$6.83</td>
<td>$11.16</td>
<td>11.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>135.19</td>
<td>20.36</td>
<td>18.14</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>18.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>115.91</td>
<td>18.60</td>
<td>16.10</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>15.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>42.97</td>
<td>40.72</td>
<td>13.15</td>
<td>25.08%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>13.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>28.51</td>
<td>8.03</td>
<td>4.66</td>
<td>6.43%</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>300.33</td>
<td>13.85</td>
<td>15.25</td>
<td>2.57%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>30.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>101.49</td>
<td>23.14</td>
<td>7.74</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>23.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>28.09</td>
<td>2.77</td>
<td>5.47</td>
<td>3.61%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>28.63</td>
<td>10.21</td>
<td>8.36</td>
<td>9.75%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>9.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>50.83</td>
<td>6.43</td>
<td>3.56</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>15.48</td>
<td>13.20</td>
<td>1.25</td>
<td>30.24%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>-10.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>57.07</td>
<td>28.51</td>
<td>1.74</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>N-able Inc</td>
<td>96</td>
<td>1.87</td>
<td>3.08</td>
<td>-0.93%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>3.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>80.78</td>
<td>16.71</td>
<td>8.4</td>
<td>9.41%</td>
<td>$0.73</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>11.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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 </style>By carefully studying Microsoft, we can deduce the following trends: 
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<li>
The stock's Price to Earnings ratio of 37.88 is lower than the industry average by 0.47x, suggesting potential value in the eyes of market participants.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 11.32, significantly falling below the industry average by 0.68x, it suggests undervaluation and the possibility of untapped growth prospects.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 13.56, which is 1.61x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.27%, which is 1.14% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
</li>
<li>
The company exhibits higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $40.71 Billion, which is 55.77x above the industry average, implying stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $48.15 Billion, which indicates 32.98x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
The company's revenue growth of 13.27% exceeds the industry average of 11.8%, indicating strong sales performance and market outperformance.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750863617_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Microsoft against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
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Microsoft demonstrates a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector.
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With a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, the company relies less on debt financing and maintains a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE and PB ratios suggest that the stock is undervalued compared to its peers. However, the high PS ratio indicates that the stock may be overvalued based on revenue. In terms of ROE, Microsoft is performing below average, while its high EBITDA and gross profit margins indicate strong operational efficiency. Additionally, the high revenue growth rate suggests potential for future expansion and market dominance.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights Into Microsoft's Performance Versus Peers In Software Sector

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintains Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $515 to $600.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on Microsoft, Raises Price Target to $600

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin maintains Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $565 to $585.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Microsoft, Raises Price Target to $585

Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) just flashed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">a Golden Cross</a>, and it's not just a technical footnote &#8211; it's a bullish billboard.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Golden Cross Confirms The Breakout</h2>
A Golden Cross occurs when the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) crosses above the 200-day SMA, a widely watched indicator that often signals the start of a longer-term uptrend. And in QQQ's case, that signal is now backed by price strength and a powerful tech-heavy backbone.
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The ETF, which closed Tuesday at $539.78, is now trading above all key simple moving averages (SMA) &#8211; eight, 20, 50 and 200-day. The eight-day SMA sits at $531.40, the 20-day at $528.09, and the 50-day at $501.48 &#8211; each confirming strong upward momentum. 
Even the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) sits at 7.87, adding to the bullish case. With an RSI (Relative Strength Index) of 66.09, QQQ isn't yet overbought, but it's clearly heating up.
And the fuel? 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Netflix, Meta, Microsoft Lead The Charge</h2>
Among the holdings, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) are up 44.25%, 18.85% and 17.09% YTD &#8211; the top performers among QQQ's top 10 holdings in 2025.
While Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) are dragging, the market-cap heavyweights are still pulling weight &#8211; Meta riding AI monetization, Netflix cashing in on content strategy and ad tiers, and Microsoft powering ahead with cloud and enterprise strength.
The 52-week high of $540.81, set back in February, is now within whispering distance. If that level is cleared, QQQ may start attracting even more momentum chasers.
Investors looking for a growth barometer beyond individual stocks often use QQQ as a sentiment proxy for the Nasdaq 100. With a technical breakout now confirmed and tech bellwethers doing the heavy lifting, the question isn't whether QQQ is rallying &#8211; it's whether you&#8217;re already in.
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In a recent interview, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, addressed the ongoing tensions with Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)and the recruitment efforts by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
What Happened: On The Hard Fork, The New York Times&#8217; tech <a href="https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-openai-sam-altman-microsoft-antitrust-meta">podcast</a>, Altman confirmed that Microsoft, OpenAI&#8217;s largest investor, continues to back the AI company amid rumors of a strained relationship.
Altman disclosed that he had a &#8220;super nice call&#8221; with Microsoft&#8217;s CEO, Satya Nadella, where they discussed their future collaboration. He admitted to some points of tension but stressed that the partnership has been &#8220;really wonderfully good&#8221; for both parties.
Altman also addressed the recruitment efforts by Meta, led by CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg. Meta has reportedly extended nine-figure compensation packages to lure top technologists from OpenAI and other firms. &nbsp;When asked about Zuckerberg&#8217;s belief in Meta&#8217;s potential to develop &#8220;superintelligence,&#8221; Altman&#8217;s COO,&nbsp;Brad Lightcap, replied, &#8220;I think he believes he&#8217;s super intelligent.&#8221;
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Why It Matters: The relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45966911/openai-vs-microsoft-inside-the-brewing-power-struggle-that-could-reportedly-explode-into-an-antitrust-showdown">under scrutiny</a> for some time. OpenAI was considering accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive practices, a move that could potentially strain their long-standing partnership.
Meanwhile, Meta&#8217;s aggressive <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45988600/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-dangled-100-million-signing-bonuses-to-openai-team-members-says-sam-altman-happy-none-of-our-best-people-took-them">recruitment tactics </a>have also been in the spotlight. Meta offered $100 million compensation packages to lure top OpenAI talent, but Altman stated that the company&#8217;s best people are staying put because they believe more in achieving AGI.
The developments in the relationships between OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta could have significant implications for the future of AI development and the tech industry as a whole.
On a year-to-date basis, shares of Microsoft soared 17.09%, while Meta surged 18.85%, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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