
Tech earnings dominated the week, with several major companies exceeding Wall Street expectations and offering investors fresh details on growth priorities.
Apple delivered a strong quarterly report, while Palantir and AMD also posted earnings beats. Qualcomm pointed toward data center expansion and Nvidia moved to address a critical chip-production bottleneck.
Here’s a conversational look at five of the biggest technology stories from the week.
Apple Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $114.48 billion, topping analyst estimates of $113.39 billion. The iPhone maker also posted earnings of $2.10 per share, above the expected $1.98, while its active installed base reached an all-time high.
Palantir Technologies Inc. reported third-quarter revenue of $2.31 billion, exceeding estimates of $2.18 billion. The AI software company’s adjusted earnings came in at 44 cents per share, ahead of the 41-cent consensus estimate, and the company raised its guidance.
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. reported third-quarter revenue of $13.38 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $13.09 billion. Adjusted earnings reached $2.09 per share versus estimates of $1.95, while the chipmaker said growth is expected to accelerate during the fourth quarter.
Qualcomm Inc. reported fourth-quarter financial results Wednesday after the market close. The company highlighted a double beat in its quarterly report and looked ahead to the anticipated ramp-up of its data center business, adding another chipmaker to the week’s technology earnings conversation.
Nvidia Corp. is reportedly financing billions of dollars in factories and equipment to help overcome a shortage limiting AI chip production. Reuters reported that the money is going to Taiwan’s Siliconware Precision Industries, a subsidiary of ASE Technology Holding Co., citing an industry executive.
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