MYSTERIOUS: 32 - What They Never Told You

Here’s What Magnificent 7 Earnings Tell Us About the AI Trade in 2026

The Magnificent 7 companies, except Nvidia, have reported their June quarter earnings. Here are the key takeaways from their earnings and the implications for the AI trade.

Barchart · Aug 3

Microsoft raises prices of Xbox by 25% to 30% in Europe with the Series S now costing more than the Series X at launch

And I don't even know if it's worth the original price.

PC Gamer · Aug 3

Microsoft acknowledges how dire the RAM crisis is by promising to reduce Windows 11's 'memory footprint' on 8GB laptops — but it should have been this way from the start

'There needs to be a mechanism to prevent this from happening': Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better on 8GB, but users complain something else needs fixing — rogue software installs.

TechRadar · Aug 3

After Decades of Investing, Your Biggest Winner May Now Be Your Biggest Risk

It can be hard to let go of stocks that have served you well, especially when a hefty tax bill results. What are the options when holding on becomes too risky?

Kiplinger · Aug 3

'Everyone Has Been Sold a Lie': Analyst Warns AI Spending Masks a Risky Bet

The risks behind Microsoft's and Amazon's AI spending surge. Analyst Ed Zitron warns of an unsustainable investment boom driven by a narrow market focus.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Halts 'Massive Attack' on Iran—Atkore, Alibaba, ArcelorMittal in Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices advanced, following Friday’s higher close.

Benzinga · Aug 3

Microsoft's AI-Fuelled Rally: 5 reasons Wall Street is bullish again

Microsoft's latest earnings reignited Wall Street's AI optimism as Azure outperformed, cloud demand accelerated and a record order backlog strengthened confidence that the company's multibillion-dollar AI investments are beginning to pay off.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Xbox Series S and X Are Now More Expensive In the EU, UK—How About In the US?

Xbox Series S and X are now seeing a higher price in the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union.

Player One · Aug 3

US equity funds see inflows as AI optimism revives demand for tech stocks

US equity funds attracted significant investor inflows, reversing prior withdrawals. Renewed confidence in artificial intelligence and strong tech earnings boosted investor sentiment. Largecap funds received the largest share of these substantial new investments. Meanwhile, demand for US bond funds moderated, showing slower inflows. Money market funds continued to experience investor…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

ExfilSquad Dumps 135,000 UK Police Records on Dark Web Alongside Education Ministry Data in Cyber Spree

Hacking group ExfilSquad claims responsibility for breaching UK gov databases, affecting over 740,000 records. The breach involves the Police National Legal Database and the Department for Education.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2