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Trillion-dollar companies: How wealthy are their CEOs?

Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon are just part of the elite group of companies that have market caps of $1 trillion or more. Their CEOs are paid handsomely, though some are getting pay cuts. Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, saw a huge dip in compensation, going from $212 million in 2021 to $1.3 million in 2022. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, brought in $84 million in 2022, however, he is expected to see a 40 percent drop in 2023. The Yahoo Finance Live team breaks down the numbers. 

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Lawyers get AI help from Thomson Reuters

Lawyers have to deal with a lot of paperwork. But generative AI may be able to help them cut some of that work down. Thomson Reuters CEO and President Steve Hasker joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss his company's latest offering to help the legal field.

Better Buy: Amazon Stock vs. Microsoft Stock

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) hold the two largest market shares in cloud computing with their respective services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) with a 32% share and Azure with 23%. As a result, one of these companies looks poised to become a dominant figure in both the cloud and AI markets, making their stocks compelling investments. Amazon's biggest asset is its lead in the cloud market with AWS.

Microsoft flags over $400 million charge for Irish privacy violation fine on LinkedIn

The Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) launched an investigation into the professional networking platform in 2018 over whether its targeted advertising practices violated the European data protection law. The regulator's order is not public and Microsoft said that LinkedIn was informed about the preliminary decision in April. Microsoft added it would dispute the proposed fine after receiving a final order.

3 Best Cloud Stocks to Buy in June

The cloud market has had its share of attention in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic bolstering the sector as thousands of companies moved to hybrid working styles. As a result, cloud giants enjoyed several quarters of winning over investors with double-digit revenue growth from their cloud platforms. Last year's economic headwinds have since slowed cloud growth for many companies as rising inflation forced businesses to trim cloud budgets.

Amazon (AMZN) Boosts AWS Portfolio Offerings With Security Lake

Amazon (AMZN) announces the general availability of its purpose-built security data lake, called Amazon Security Lake.

Nvidia's Blockbuster Quarter

Nvidia's blockbuster quarter and valuation questions to consider. If Best Buy needs sales growth to reward shareholders. Plus, Motley Fool analysts Tim Beyers and Meilin Quinn interview DigitalOcean CEO Yancey Spruill about how the cloud service provider differentiates itself from competitors like Microsoft and Amazon.

AI Is the Biggest Threat to Google (and Alphabet) Right Now, not Its Biggest Catalyst

Thanks to companies like OpenAI and its ChatGPT platform, natural language generative AI has matured to the point that businesses are able to successfully deploy it in their day-to-day operations. ChatGPT could eventually have a profound impact on many industries, but it's targeting internet search engines at the moment. Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) Google Search is one such platform caught in the crosshairs.

3 Top Gaming Stocks to Buy in June

Revenue for the video games market is projected to hit $385 billion this year and continue expanding at a compound annual rate of 8% through 2027, according to the forecasters at Statista. While its growth may not be as significant as other tech markets like artificial intelligence (AI) or cloud computing, there's a never-ending supply of new video games, and the market for them has grown consistently over the long term. Adding a video gaming stock to your holdings can be an excellent way to instill stability in your portfolio, and there's no better time than the present to do so.

3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in June

These companies have exciting developments on the way, with promising outlooks in AI and virtual/augmented reality.

Zacks Market Edge Highlights: NVIDIA, Marvell, Microsoft, Arista and Palantir

NVIDIA, Marvell, Microsoft, Arista and Palantir have been highlighted in this Market Edge article.

Microsoft (MSFT) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $328.74, marking a -0.75% move from the previous day.

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AI stocks to buy if you want to play the AI 'supercycle': Strategist

As chipmaker Nvidia soars above a $1 trillion market value, investors are searching for the next big tech name that could see the same AI boost. Portfolio Manager of the BullseyeBrief.com American Ingenuity Fund Adam Johnson details several tech stocks that could follow Nvidia's lead and capitalize on artificial intelligence trends.

Nvidia crosses $1 trillion cap: How long can it ride AI hype?

After Nvidia joined the $1 trillion market club on Tuesday, Yahoo Finance spoke with experts, analysts, and strategists, who weighed in on the outlook for the company amid recent AI trends. Yahoo Finance's Brad Smith spoke on the fanfare around Nvidia (NVDA) and AI. Smith said, "I'm going to break this down in three quick letters, it's A M C. At the top, you've got the applications that are going to sit on top of the M, the language-learning models, and at the bottom of it you've got the chips and the data centers." KeyBanc Capital Markets Equity Research Analyst John Vinh discussed Nvidia's advanced software. Vinh said, "They've got millions of AI developers that are focused on the Nvidia ecosystem and it's really this software ecosystem that's going to give them a sustainable advantage for quite some time." Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley explained what he thinks gives Nvidia an edge. Howley said, "People are really talking about how to get their chips at this moment. We're not talking about small firms either. We're talking about the likes of Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG, GOOGL), Meta (META) ... Nvidia really is riding this hype train, and they're the conductor." Annandale Capital Founder and Chairman George Seay discussed his thoughts on Nvidia and why investors should remain cautious on AI. Seay said, "Nvidia is going to be a big winner. And I think you've got to look at some of the others like Google and Amazon, some of the other beneficiaries of this movement, and basically spread your bets." Video highlights: 00:00:03 - Yahoo Finance's Brad Smith 00:00:28 - KeyBanc Capital Markets Equity Research Analyst John Vinh 00:00:53 - Yahoo Finance's Dan Howley 00:01:24 - Annandale Capital Founder and Chairman George Seay

The generative AI hype bubble runs through Nvidia

Nvidia is the go-to name for AI chips, and powering Wall Street's hype train.

3 Reasons to Buy Microsoft Stock Before It Skyrockets

The tech giant is riding several secular tailwinds in areas such as gaming, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

Up 50% in 2023, Is Palo Alto Networks Stock Still a Buy Now?

After yet another exceptional financial update, shares of Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) are up a whopping 50% so far in 2023. The cybersecurity pure-play leader has some lofty goals and keeps meeting and exceeding them, as industries of all kinds are in need of PANW's software. Is it too late to buy Palo Alto Networks stock now?

Apple, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft Have All Done Major Share Buybacks This Year -- Should You Join Them?

Share repurchase programs are very popular with investors -- especially one of the world's best.

Better Bear Market Buy: Nvidia vs. AMD Stock

After brutal trading last year, both stocks are rallying. But which leading chip company is the better investment?

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Nvidia joins the $1 trillion market value club

Nvidia shares have skyrocketed this year, up more than 175% since the start of 2023. It's all thanks to the rise of generative AI. Really powerful chips called graphics processing units (GPUs) are needed to power these new AI systems. These are the kinds of GPUs Nvidia makes. Despite it's rise, Nvidia does have its detractors. ARK Invest's (ARKK) Cathie Wood explained why her firm sold their Nvidia shares back in January, saying the stock was overpriced. Nvidia's strong performance has sent the its stock not just to new highs, but granted it entry to an exclusive club: the stocks that have a market cap of $1 trillion plus. Nvidia (NVDA) joins such tech giants as Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN) in the club. Apple was the first member, surpassing the $1 trillion mark in August 2018. Former members of the club include Meta (META) and Tesla (TSLA), which now have market caps of $600 billion+. Yahoo Finance's Brad Smith tells Seana Smith and Akiko Fujita how it took Nvidia about 24 years to become a $1 trillion company and how that compares to other members' rise. Key video moments: 00:00:20 $1 Trillion club members 00:00:44 How Nvidia compares to other $1T members 00:01:35 How AI boosted Nvidia shares

BHP Group (BHP) & Microsoft Team Up to Use AI at Escondida

BHP Group's (BHP) collaboration with Microsoft will help improve copper recovery at the Escondida mine with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Snowflake Stock Is Melting. Should Investors Buy It While It's Down?

The company reshapes the way businesses use data and develop applications, and it's currently breaking new ground in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. Snowflake stock went public in 2020 with an impressive list of investors, including Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by Warren Buffett. Investors seem to be concerned about slowing revenue growth, which could get worse given management just reduced its guidance for the full fiscal 2024 year (ending Jan. 31, 2024).