🇨🇳 China Pushes AI Agenda Amid Global Race

Chinese researchers are strategically advancing AI without US involvement, laying a foundation for a new global AI policy. The activities focus on AI regulations and technological trends that could reshape international cooperation and competition. Notable developments include new policies concerning data governance and AI capabilities among nations.

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Meta's hefty AI CapEx spend is already paying off, analyst says

It’s been a busy week for Big Tech. Not only did Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) both beat big on earnings this quarter, but Microsoft officially reached a $4 trillion market cap. Additionally, Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) are getting ready to report quarterly results on Thursday after the markets close. Jefferies senior analyst Brent Thill and Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley join Market Catalysts with Julie Hyman to discuss Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditure (CapEx) spending and whether the numbers are showing a return on investment (ROI) yet. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Apple’s (AAPL) AI Strategy Falls Short, Says Barclays—Is the Stock Still a Must-Watch?

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the Must-Watch AI Stocks on Wall Street. On July 29, Barclays said it remains cautious on Apple, maintaining its “Underweight” rating. The analyst highlighted factors such as limited traction on artificial intelligence and risks around tariffs, China, and regulation. The firm said that it anticipates “a slight June-Q beat led […]