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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)

MSFT is trading UP for the last 1 days, and it at trading at $452.72 with volume of 13,125,577 and a one day change of $3.58 (0.80%). Microsoft Corporation has a 52-week low of 350.88 and a 52-week high of $465.64. The business's 50-day moving average price is $392.68 and its 200 day moving average price is $413.29. The firm has a market cap of $2,758 million, a P/E ratio of 35.97, and a beta of 1.00.

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For prospective heirs of a modest four-figure inheritance, it’s worth considering the wide range of uses for the sum. Of course, saving and investing the sum in the S&P 500 would be a top choice for many. For others, using the amount as part of a down payment on a home would be a top choice. And, of course, for others looking to adapt their skillset for the artificial intelligence (AI) age, it’s all about investing in oneself to reskill ahead of the so-called fourth industrial revolution. In any case, let’s dig deeper into the case involving a 30-something who’s thinking deeply about where to put their coming windfall to work. From college, retirement, to a future home and experiences, let’s find out which expenditure would offer more bang for the buck. Key Points This Reddit user is weighing how to put their coming $80k inheritance to work. Should retirement, college, or something else take precedence? Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don’t waste another minute; get started by clicking here.(Sponsor) Option #1: Investing for retirement First up, we have good, old-fashioned investing for retirement. When in doubt, this is certainly never a bad idea, especially for those who are a bit behind when it comes to retirement milestones. For those who haven’t made good use of their tax-advantaged accounts, I’d suggest contributing and investing the proceeds in a run-of-the-mill S&P 500 index fund with a low gross expense ratio. Vanguard and iShares boast the lowest fees out there with some of the most impressive liquidity, making them top picks for passive investors looking to invest their windfall wisely. Of course, there are active mutual funds that may claim to have a market-beating edge. But if you’re going to sacrifice 2% on what could be a long shot, I’d much rather go down the route of a passive investor with an S&P 500 index fund or pick up shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), which has some brilliant minds deploying capital without a hefty expense ratio commanded by most actively-managed mutual funds. Whether you’re a big fan of Warren Buffett, his successor Greg Abel, or the other smart folks (Ajit Jain, Ted Weschler, and Todd Combs), you’re getting a star-studded lineup for a fairly low price of admission, at least in my opinion. Whether you choose ETFs, Berkshire Hathaway, or some other investment vehicle, putting an inheritance towards retirement is a wise move that’s sure to pay dividends (unless, of course, you’re going all-in on Berkshire!). Option #2: Investing in college What’s better than investing in your retirement? Investing in yourself. Warren Buffett thinks it’s the best thing you can do. It can’t be taxed or taken away from you, and it may very well score you the best returns in life. Of course, not all college degrees and diplomas will score you a high-paying job, especially as the disruptive aura of AI approaches. In any case, I’d be cognizant of AI and strive to pursue a career that can stand tall, even as the threat of automation rises. With Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) recently laying off 6,000, questions linger as to what the future holds for a wide range of professions, from coding to management. In any case, investing in college is a fantastic way to go, especially for those who aren’t content with their current careers. Additionally, upskilling, online certificates, and lighter-weight options should also be considered depending on one’s goals. Option #3: Down payment on a home Indeed, $80,000 isn’t quite enough for a home, but it can be enough for a down payment on a modest home. Of course, there is a degree of risk in taking out leverage, especially if one’s considering going back to college. Add the uncertainty of AI-induced automation into the equation, and a mortgage seems like it’d be riskier going into the 2030s, given that the stability of many forms of employment could come into question as AI moves at a blistering pace. Option #4: Family fund for experiences Finally, for someone who doesn’t really need the cash, given they’re already financially ahead, spending down a big chunk of the sum isn’t the worst idea in the world. Of course, for frequent travellers seeking to get more mileage, a $80,000 vacation fund could be created so that one would be able to have enough to fund occasional trips in perpetuity. Based on the “4% rule,” one could draw down 4% per year (works out to $3,200 in this case) of the inheritance and have enough for a sweet trip every single year. Of course, between college and a vacation fund, I’d go with the former, especially since AI demands upskilling and adapting to the new breadth of careers that didn’t exist a decade ago, that will come to be. The post With $80,000 coming from inheritance, should we use it for college, retirement, or a future home? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

It's the company's largest round of cuts since laying off 10,000 workers in 2023. Transcript: Despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, tech giant Microsoft announced it will be laying off roughly 6,000 employees.

CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos reports on news regarding CoreWeave.

EU antitrust regulators are set to accept Microsoft's offer to widen the price differential between the Office product sold with its chat and video app Teams and its software sold without the app, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Twilio CEO Khozema Shipchandler discusses the company's new partnership with Microsoft and the impact conversational AI is having on the business. Shipchandler speaks with Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Technology”.

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Adobe Inc. (ADBE)

ADBE is trading UP for the last 3 days, and it at trading at $399.56 with volume of 1,786,608 and a one day change of $2.16 (0.54%). Adobe Inc. has a 52-week low of 335.54 and a 52-week high of $587.75. The business's 50-day moving average price is $383.38 and its 200 day moving average price is $467.17. The firm has a market cap of $149 million, a P/E ratio of 46.06, and a beta of 1.49.

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the appointment of Louise Pentland as Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President. Pentland will report directly to Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen and will lead the Legal and Government Relations team responsible for overseeing global legal and policy matters. Pentland is a technology industry veteran with deep experience as chief legal officer at several global companies. She brings a combination of expertise in corpor.

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Oracle Corporation (ORCL)

ORCL is trading UP for the last 6 days, and it at trading at $163.07 with volume of 4,918,810 and a one day change of $0.80 (0.49%). Oracle Corporation has a 52-week low of 115.22 and a 52-week high of $197.11. The business's 50-day moving average price is $143.50 and its 200 day moving average price is $159.34. The firm has a market cap of $365 million, a P/E ratio of 30.78, and a beta of 1.22.

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A perfect storm of the greatest financial opportunities of our lifetimes may be before us, with unprecedented amounts of foreign capital, 18 trade deals in the final stages of negotiation, and upcoming tax cuts. Nearly $3 trillion of investment commitments in AI have been announced, which span a period of years. Oracle, NVIDIA, and Apple are major players, along with the UAE, Open AI, and Softbank.Risk is present from China producing less expensive or more powerful chips, or imposing trade restrictions that could greatly impact our tech companies. However, the US is striving to be the dominant world leader of AI, for which It does not take a genius to consider long term holds for Oracle, NVIDIA, and Apple. In the last 5 weeks NVIDIA has risen 23.6%, up from a low of 94, to 116. However, that is well under their 2025 highpoint of 149. Similarly, the 2025 high of Oracle was 186, but currently is 150, while Apple has dropped 61 points since the day after Christmas, and is now 198, down 23.5%. Although we may see some significant volatility with trade negotiations in the short term, for the coming years, I would expect the large domestic investments made by these key tech companies to produce excellent returns. Also, Taiwan Semiconductors is investing $100 billion for producing their chips here, and that stock is down over 21% in the last 2 ½ months. Likely this would also be a very good hold.What do AI data centers need? Electricity! By 2030, AI data centers are estimated to require 9% of total electricity usage in the United States, with overall demand for electricity projected to increase by 16%. AI data centers are planned for Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and other areas, for which one might look at providers of electricity in those states. Oncor, that is owned by Sempra, is a major servicer of Texas. The parent company is one of the largest utility holding companies in the US, with current pricing of $75 per share, which is down from $87 in early January, and is paying a dividend of 3.4%. American Electric Power (AEP) is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, for which that stock is up almost 14% this year, and paying a current dividend yield of 3.54%. AEP exceeded analyst expectations of earnings per share by 8.1%, while Ohio is experiencing growth with favorable tax legislation. Several AI data centers are planned for south Florida, while Florida has experienced tremendous population growth, gaining nearly 2 million more residents since 2019. When speaking of electricity to power Florida, one might consider investments in Nexterra, that owns Florida Power and Light, the largest utility in the state, and has a dividend yield of 3.22%. I also am an advocate for Duke Energy, which is held by numerous pension funds. Duke is one of the three great universities of Research Triangle Park, along with the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State. This area of the country has one of the highest concentrations of PhD’s, for which Apple and others are investing in data centers in North Carolina. Duke Energy is up about 12% in 2025, which is excellent for a bit over 4 months, and has a dividend yield of 3.47%.An additional component for not only the construction of AI data centers, but for the expansion of many industries that will benefit from the huge investments being made in the US, is… infrastructure! This leads one to ETFs for materials. One might take a look at XLB, Vanguard Materials (VAW), and Invesco (PYZ).What is driving both foreign and domestic investment in the US, is the likely legislation of tax cuts, combined with no tariffs for producing goods in the United States. This is a one-two punch for an economic stimulus, along with 18 trade deals being in the stages of final negotiation, which hopefully will dramatically increase US production and exports.This is the first in a series of articles to capitalize on the trillions of dollars of investment commitments that have been announced in recent weeks, along with a multitude of trade deals and tax cut legislation that should be forthcoming. The phrase that comes to mind is that the best time is… NOW!I encourage the reader to do their own research, and to consult with a competent investment advisor. The post With Trillions Coming Into the United States One Investment Says ‘Buy’ appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent helps practitioners reduce documentation time by 30 percent AUSTIN, Texas , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health systems across Canada can now benefit from Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent, an AI-powered multimodal voice and screen driven assistant that helps physicians spend less time on administrative tasks so they can focus more on patient care. The organizations in the US already benefitting from the solution have seen on average a 30 percent reduction in daily documentation time.

The fourth largest school district in the U.S. adopts AI-enabled cloud applications for finance, HR, and supply chain needs AUSTIN, Texas , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has chosen the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to enhance its mission of delivering high-quality public education that prepares every child for college, careers, and civic engagement. By utilizing an integrated suite of AI-powered cloud applications to manage finance, human resources, and supply chain processes, CPS aims to boost productivity, help reduce costs, improve the employee experience, and create a more agile and efficient school district.

The AI in Clinical Trials Market is driven by the surge in chronic diseases and increased pharma collaborations. Valued at $1.35 billion in 2024, it aims to reach $3.33 billion by 2032. North America leads due to investment in R&D and numerous trials. The AI in Clinical Trials Market is driven by the surge in chronic diseases and increased pharma collaborations. Valued at $1.35 billion in 2024, it aims to reach $3.33 billion by 2032. North America leads due to investment in R&D and numerous trials.

Alphabet (GOOG 0.89%) (GOOGL 0.73%), the parent company of Google, was once considered an evergreen play on the online search, digital advertising, and cloud markets. However, its stock has declined about 17% this year as the S&P 500 dipped just 1%.

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Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)

CRM is trading UP for the last 3 days, and it at trading at $290.32 with volume of 6,066,205 and a one day change of $1.15 (0.40%). Salesforce, Inc. has a 52-week low of 217.84 and a 52-week high of $368.00. The business's 50-day moving average price is $269.34 and its 200 day moving average price is $293.24. The firm has a market cap of $240 million, a P/E ratio of 65.72, and a beta of 1.38.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proof Mark, Inc. (PMI), a longtime Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) partner and shareholder, today announced that the company has issued an important open letter to Salesforce chairman and CEO Marc Benioff. See: https://proofmarkinc.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-marc-benioff-and https://proofmarkinc.substack.com/p/red-flag-notice-1-sent-to-salesforce?r=578bqc https://proofmarkinc.substack.com/p/red-flag-notice-2-to-benioff-and?r=578bqc The letter addresses a range of cr.

CRM's leading role in enterprise software, active AI developments, solid long-term outlook and reasonable valuation support a hold strategy for the stock.

SAN JOSE, Calif. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--iOPEX Technologies makes a strategic, capability-led acquisition of Areya Technologies.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beamery, the leading AI talent platform, today announced the availability of the LinkedIn CRM Connect integration. This integration connects Beamery to LinkedIn Recruiter to help talent professionals simplify the hiring workflow, save time building talent pipelines, and nurture candidate relationships with up-to-date talent data from LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network. The launch marks a significant milestone in helping organizations unlock greater value.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloomreach, the agentic platform for personalization, today announced it has partnered with Captain Up, the premier gamification and loyalty platform. This partnership enables iGaming brands to use the combined power of Bloomreach and Captain Up to drive better customer experiences with a blend of real-time player data, AI-powered personalization, and robust gamification. With nearly 60% of marketers citing customer experience as a driver of loyalty in a.

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