... and cloud services revenues, as well as the early fruits of the company's significant investments in artificial intelligence. Alphabet's management noted that AI technology adoption is already enhancing the efficiency of its search business and cloud platform. Google’s solid performance boosted investor confidence in the tech sector: Alphabet shares rose by about 1% on the news, instilling optimism in other megacap companies. Tesla – The world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer disappointed ...

... betting on long-term BTC price growth. Overall, for investors in mining stocks, this approach means a high correlation with Bitcoin prices – effectively making Marathon a pure “play on BTC,” maximizing exposure to its growth. In contrast, Riot Platforms (RIOT) – one of the largest Bitcoin farms in the U.S. – chose a different tactic, refocusing on AI infrastructure and HPC (high-performance computing), diversifying its business model. In 2025, the company announced a shift in priorities: ...

... integrations). Investors will analyze revenue growth rates (which slowed to single digits in the previous quarter) and profitability forecasts. Competition will be of particular interest: how Zoom is retaining its positioning against Microsoft Teams and other platforms. If the results show stabilization in demand and expansion of major contracts with businesses, ZM shares will receive support. Guidance for the next quarter and annual revenue forecasts will indicate whether Zoom is achieving a new sustainable ...

... technology sector. Amazon – the world's largest online retailer and cloud provider also delighted investors with strong results. In Q2, Amazon's revenue grew at a double-digit rate of 12% (to ~$142 billion), with both key segments – e-commerce and cloud platform AWS – showing firm growth. Stimulating consumer demand through loyalty programs and expedited delivery helped boost sales in North America and beyond, despite the global economic slowdown. Amazon's operating profit significantly exceeded last ...

... nuclear dynamics in the coming years. Nine Countries and 12,000 Warheads: Distribution of the Global Nuclear Arsenal At the beginning of the week, investor attention was once again drawn to geopolitical risks. According to data from the Polymarket platform, the probability of nuclear weapon use in the current year is estimated at 17%. This alarming figure reflects the rising tensions around the world. To comprehend the primary sources of nuclear risks, it is essential to explore which countries ...