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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Google announced on Friday that it's giving Google Finance, its tool that provides financial information and business news, an AI update. Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news. With the update, users can now ask detailed questions about finance and get a comprehensive AI response that includes links to relevant sites. Instead of having to look up individual stock details, users can ask complex questions in one go. As for the new charting tools, Google says these 'will help you visualize financial data beyond simple asset performance. You can view technical indicators, like moving average envelopes, or adjust the display to see candlestick charts and more.' Google Finance is also getting additional market data, including commodities and additional cryptocurrencies. Additionally, there's a new live news feed that lets you see real-time headlines. With this update, Google is looking to take on platforms like Yahoo Finance and Seeking Alpha. The company also likely hopes that by supercharging Google Finance with AI answers and charts, people are less likely to leave the service and go to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT for answers to complex questions. The tech giant says the new AI-powered Google Finance is rolling out over the coming weeks in the U.S. Users will have the option to toggle between the new and old design.
TechCrunch
a day ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Google announced on Friday that it's giving Google Finance, its tool that provides financial information and business news, an AI update. Users will now be able to research their financial questions with AI, access advanced charting tools, and get real-time data and news. With the update, users can now ask detailed questions about finance and get a comprehensive AI response that includes links to relevant sites. Instead of having to look up individual stock details, users can ask complex questions in one go. As for the new charting tools, Google says these 'will help you visualize financial data beyond simple asset performance. You can view technical indicators, like moving average envelopes, or adjust the display to see candlestick charts and more.' Image Credits:Google Google Finance is also getting additional market data, including commodities and additional cryptocurrencies. Additionally, there's a new live news feed that lets you see real-time headlines. With this update, Google is looking to take on platforms like Yahoo Finance and Seeking Alpha. The company also likely hopes that by supercharging Google Finance with AI answers and charts, people are less likely to leave the service and go to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT for answers to complex questions. The tech giant says the new AI-powered Google Finance is rolling out over the coming weeks in the U.S. Users will have the option to toggle between the new and old design.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
WisdomTree: These 5 looming risks could send gold prices soaring into 2026
Gold price forecast 2026 : Gold could be headed for a major rally over the next year due to a mix of global economic and political factors, according to a new outlook from asset management firm WisdomTree. The company highlights five key risks that investors should keep a close eye on, all of which could push gold prices significantly higher by the middle of 2026, as per a Seeking Alpha report. Gold Set for Major Rally as WisdomTree Flags 5 Key Global Risks The threats consist of continued trade uncertainty, increasing government indebtedness, political pressure on monetary policy, increasing geopolitical tensions, and uncertain US dollar policy, according to the report. Collectively, these pose what WisdomTree refers to as a "loading the spring" moment, positioning for an explosive increase in the value of gold, as per the Seeking Alpha report. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program ALSO READ: Nebius stock skyrockets 21% after stellar Q2 earnings — new forecast sends Wall Street buzzing Trade Uncertainty Keeps Gold in Demand Trade tensions continue to be a key issue. Although most of the tariffs levied under US president Donald Trump recently are lower than they were initially anticipated, according to WisdomTree, they are still significant departures from past policy and lock gold solidly into place as a safe-haven asset in uncertain times, as per the Seeking Alpha report. WisdomTree said, "Gold remains a hedge against adverse trade developments," and while Trump's finalised tariffs are generally lower than initial headline figures, "they still present a notable shift from the status quo," as quoted in the report. Live Events ALSO READ: Who is Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan — and why is Donald Trump demanding his resignation? Soaring Debt Levels Could Boost Gold Further Even the increasing government debt is a concern, particularly in the United States, as "historically, rising government indebtedness has correlated with higher gold prices, particularly as concerns mount over debt sustainability and potential policy interventions," reported Seeking Alpha, citing WisdomTree. Fed Independence May Be Tested Political pressure on monetary policy is a red flag, and WisdomTree cautions that the US Federal Reserve might come under increasing pressure because of expanding debt, as per the report. This could result in policies further undermining the dollar, which would serve to support gold's use as a hedge, according to Seeking Alpha. Geopolitical Risks Add More Fuel to the Fire Geopolitical risks are also a key area of concern, with ongoing tensions and conflict in Iran and Ukraine, which can cast their shadows over markets, underscoring gold's status as an asset for safety during uncertain times, as per the Seeking Alpha report. Dollar Policy Uncertainty Adds to Gold's Appeal Even the Trump administration's policy on the dollar is still unclear, so that could drive the gold price to new highs, and WisdomTree's analysts wrote that, "although no official dollar debasement policy exists, actions taken by the administration suggest a soft-dollar approach," as quoted in the report. Gold Price Target Raised: $3,850/oz by Q2 2026 WisdomTree predicted that gold will hit $3,850/oz by Q2 2026, "based on consensus macroeconomic inputs, [with] the current period as a 'loading the spring' phase, setting the stage for a powerful upward movement in gold prices," but $5,355 gold by the end of June 2026 would be a conservative target if Trump pursues an explicit policy of dollar depreciation, as reported by Seeking Alpha. FAQs How high could gold go by 2026? WisdomTree sees gold reaching $3,850/oz by Q2 2026 and possibly $5,355/oz if the US weakens the dollar. Are there investment options for gold besides buying bars? Yes. ETFs like GLD, IAU, and GDX let investors gain exposure to gold through the stock market, as per the Seeking Alpha report. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Is the Xperia line dead? Sony clarifies the future of its smartphones
It's no secret that Sony Xperia smartphones aren't the best-selling phones, nor are they the top choice for Android flagships . Sony built a loyal niche of fans who buy its Xperia phones, but the market beyond them doesn't pick up on the phones with as much enthusiasm. When the company's latest flagship, the Xperia 1 VII, began dying and disappearing across markets , many presumed that the end was near for Sony's Xperia line of phones. Sony is laying rest to those fears, indicating it is around, for now at least. At the company's financial results briefing, Sony Group's CFO Lin Tao answered a question on the Xperia 1 VII's recall and its impact on sales and the smartphone business itself (interpreted transcription via Seeking Alpha): About the defect of Xperia smartphone. So we are very sorry that we caused inconvenience to the users. I would like to apologize. About identifying the defect and the countermeasures have already been completed. The malfunction itself was coming from the production process. The impacted loss, so we have exchanged the parts which have been impacted. And about the quality. So this is a big management agenda for Sony. So we will work so that this will not happen going forward. The smartphone business itself is an extremely important business for us. The telecom technology is a technology that we have been nurturing for a long time. And also, this is used to other areas other than smartphone. So we will continue to grow this business. As Lin Tao mentions at the end of her answer, the smartphone business is an 'extremely important business' for us. While the company has invested in phones for a long time, the technologies within the Xperia phone are used in other parts of the business. The answer ends with an affirmation to the Xperia smartphone line, as Sony intends to 'continue to grow this business.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nebius stock skyrockets 21% after stellar Q2 earnings — new forecast sends Wall Street buzzing
NBIS stock latest news today : Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure company Nebius Group saw its stock soar by 21% on Thursday morning after delivering a blockbuster second-quarter earnings report that blew past Wall Street expectations and reignited investor excitement across the AI sector, as per a report. Nebius Q2 Revenue Surges 600%, Beats Wall Street Expectations The hyperscaler's stock, which has already gained over 140% year-to-date, reported $105.1 million in Q2 revenue, a jaw-dropping 600% increase year-over-year and well ahead of the consensus estimate of $101.2 million, as per a report by Seeking Alpha. The earnings surprise marks yet another milestone in Nebius' rapid rise as a key player in the race to provide AI computing power at scale, according to the report. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Nebius founder and CEO Arkady Volozh said that "Nebius is continuing to deliver exceptional results," adding, "In Q2 we more than doubled revenue from the previous quarter, and our core business achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA ahead of plan," as quoted by Seeking Alpha. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola ALSO READ: Who is Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan — and why is Donald Trump demanding his resignation? CEO Arkady Volozh Raises 2025 Revenue Forecast to $1.1 Billion Volozh highlighted that, "Because of this strong momentum, we are increasing our annualized run-rate revenue outlook for the year to $900 million to $1.1 billion," as quoted in the report. Live Events Nebius has raised its annualized run-rate revenue guidance for 2025 to between $900 million and $1.1 billion and the company is also in the process of securing more than 1 GW of power by the end of 2026 to support its expansion efforts, as reported by Tipranks. ALSO READ: Microsoft layoffs mount as it cuts 40 jobs - 3,160 fired in Washington since May, employees call it a cultural crisis Nebius Secures Over 1 GW of Power to Support Data Center Expansion Volozh explained that, "Demand for AI infrastructure — compute, software and services — is only going to get stronger as use cases multiply," adding, "We are aggressively scaling up capacity to capture this substantial opportunity and are in the process of securing more than 1 GW of power by the end of 2026," as quoted by the Seeking Alpha report. What Investors Should Know About Nebius' Future Outlook Seeking Alpha analyst Jack Bowman reacted to the positive outlook, saying, "Nebius hit a millstone, reporting over $1B in ARR, following a doubling of its revenue quarter over quarter," as quoted in the report. Bowman highlighted that, "This is the kind of growth necessary to justify its valuation, and is a great sign for shareholders that AI infrastructure demand isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Nebius relies on that demand to fund its hyper-expanding GPU cluster and data center business. Any future weakening of this demand could spell disaster for the stock, but this earnings report shows we are far off from there, and Nebius is still looking incredibly strong from a growth perspective," as quoted in the Seeking Alpha report. According to Tipranks, the latest analyst rating on NBIS stock is a 'Buy' with a $51.00 price target. While, as per Spark, TipRanks' AI Analyst, NBIS is a Neutral, the AI Analyst wrote that, "The overall stock score for Nebius is driven by financial performance challenges, particularly declining revenues and incomplete financial data. Although technical analysis shows bullish momentum and the earnings call highlighted strong growth and partnerships, the lack of profitability and valuation concerns weigh heavily on the score," according to TipRanks report. FAQs Why did Nebius stock rise? The stock surged after Nebius reported an impressive 600% increase in quarterly revenue, beating analyst expectations. What is Nebius' revenue forecast for 2025? The company expects its annual revenue to reach between $900 million and $1.1 billion by the end of 2025.
