Warren Buffett said his decision to end future gifts to the Gates Foundation was driven mainly by his children’s readiness to give, while also disclosing that he personally initiated Berkshire Hathaway’s Alphabet investment.
With second-quarter earnings season underway, investors are watching Tesla’s margins and spending plans, while Alphabet’s cloud performance remains a central question.
Early Q2 results suggest broad corporate resilience, but Nvidia and Micron are doing outsized work in shaping the S&P 500’s tech earnings picture.
According to the report, healthcare funds can offer steadier demand, diversification, and dividend support for investors looking for a more defensive sector allocation.
The UK government has taken British Steel into public ownership to protect domestic steelmaking, while official figures showed the economy expanded by 0.1% in May.
China’s economy expanded at one of its lowest rates on record, adding to pressure on mining shares and highlighting the strain on global investors.
June wholesale inflation declined more than expected, while another round of second-quarter earnings helped lift U.S. stock futures in early trading.
According to the report, Alphabet remains a core long-term holding as strong earnings, cloud growth, and price momentum support its case despite its already massive market presence.
A handful of company-specific moves stood out on July 14 as MGM and Braiin advanced, Exxon rose with oil prices, and Nvidia slipped with the broader tech sector.
Apple and Broadcom have expanded their semiconductor partnership in a move that strengthens Apple’s supply chain and could provide Broadcom with a meaningful revenue boost over several years.