Big Tech companies that are driven by artificial intelligence (AI) are making massive investments that will reshape the American economy significantly in 2025. According to a Washington Post report, these firms are spending over $350 billion on AI infrastructure, thereby creating economic growth that is dependent on this technology boom. This dependence introduces risks to everyday finances if the AI surge slows unexpectedly, impacting jobs, markets and retirement savings. Check Out: 10 Bills That Drain Yo ...

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), which tracks the S&P 500, made several new all-time highs in the month of September and during the first three quarters of 2025.Freedom Capital Markets Chief Market Strategist Jay Woods tells Benzinga there could be more highs on the way in the fourth quarter. Here's a look at Woods' thoughts on the S&P 500, rate cuts, tariffs and more, as the fourth quarter kicks off.Market Shrugs Off HeadlinesWith headlines around tariffs, unemployment and international relations, Wo ...

Big Tech industry darling Alphabet (GOOGL) is betting big on artificial intelligence (AI), which is expected to be hugely accretive to the company’s operations. At a conference, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian stated that the company is capturing customers more quickly due to product differentiation, which is based on years of investment in AI. The rapid monetization of AI is proving profitable for Alphabet, as Kurian stated that the firm is growing its revenue and improving operational efficiency. At this ...

Fears are receding of regulators breaking up tech giants into smaller businesses.Investor sentiment on Meta Platforms (META 1.52%) stock, in addition to other big tech industry titles, was rather positive on Thursday. Many of these companies were basking in the glow of what was perceived to be Alphabet's big victory in an antitrust case brought by the federal government.Additionally, a prominent researcher flagged Meta as one of the sector's stocks best positioned to take advantage of the artificial intelli ...