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In a bustling day on Wall Street, three tech giants are making waves with significant announcements and stock movements. Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE), and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) are each navigating unique challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence.
Intel Shares Surge on Major AWS Deal
Intel Corporation (INTC) shares surged 6.81% to $22.33 in morning trading, buoyed by a major deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The chipmaker announced it will produce custom AI chips for AWS, marking a significant milestone for Intel’s struggling foundry business. This multibillion-dollar agreement is seen as a vote of confidence in Intel’s capabilities and could potentially add over $3 billion to the company’s market value. Despite a challenging year with a year-to-date return of -54.97%, this deal offers a glimmer of hope for Intel’s turnaround efforts.
HPE Stock Gains on Analyst Upgrade
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) saw its stock climb 5.92% to $18.25 following an analyst upgrade from Bank of America. BofA raised its rating on HPE to Buy from Neutral and increased the price target to $24 from $21.
The upgrade comes as HPE moves forward with its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, a deal expected to yield significant cost synergies. HPE’s recent Q3 financial report highlighted strong AI server revenues of $1.3 billion and a substantial backlog, indicating growing momentum in the AI infrastructure market.
MSFT Announces $60 B Share Buyback Program, 10% Dividend Hike
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) shares rose 1.24% to $436.67 after the tech giant announced a new $60 billion share buyback program and a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend.
The company’s board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, up from $0.75 in the previous quarter. Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI infrastructure, with capital spending up 77.6% in the most recent quarter. The company’s year-to-date return stands at an impressive 16.75%, reflecting investor confidence in its AI-driven growth strategy.More By This Author:Stocks To Watch Today: Intel, CrowdStrike, ORCL
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