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Halo Coming to PlayStation 5 for 25th Anniversary

With the new version of "Halo", Microsoft is releasing the title's exclusivity to Xbox and launching it to players on the competitor Sony's Playstation 5, according to New York Times.

Trump's White House Ballroom Funding Sparks Ethical Concerns

Financing of the new ballroom in the White House may become a headache for the USA. There is a risk that companies that donate money want to buy themselves into the White House, says ethics expert Richard Painter.

IMF Warns AI Hype Could Trigger Severe Stock Market Crash

International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises the forecast for global growth this year, but warns that the "AI hype" can end in a severe stock market crash. "Such a correction can erase household assets and dampen consumption", writes IMF in a new forecast.

AI Bubble Concerns Rise Amid Wall Street Records and Major Deals

Records on Wall Street and a wave of giant deals in artificial intelligence (AI) have fueled speculation about a stock market bubble. It can "turn sharply", warns IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva. Today's valuations are moving towards levels we saw in the internet bubble 25 years ago, she says.

Trump Calls for Microsoft to Fire Global Issues Chief Lisa Monaco

USA's president Donald Trump wants Microsoft to fire its chief for global issues, Lisa Monaco. She was deputy justice minister during former president Joe Biden's term of office.

Microsoft Blocks Israeli Military from Cloud Services After Surveillance Report

The Israeli military loses access to some of Microsoft's services after reports of mass surveillance of Palestinians.

Trump and Starmer Announce Groundbreaking Technology Partnership

USA's president Donald Trump and the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed an agreement on a "groundbreaking" technology partnership, they announce during Trump's visit to England.

Microsoft Announces $30 Billion Investment in UK Cloud and AI Infrastructure

Microsoft has presented plans for major investments in the United Kingdom, totaling 30 billion dollars.

Weakening Dollar: Key Considerations for Investors

On one hand, a strong development on the New York stock exchanges and tech companies that are rising. On the other hand, a weakened American dollar that takes the edge off the upturn from a Swedish perspective. From an investor perspective, however, the tactic is clear.

Microsoft Gains Amid Mixed US Market

Leading indexes on the New York stock exchange went in different directions when the week's trading was closed.

Microsoft to Remove Teams from Office Package in EU Agreement

The American software- and cloud giant Microsoft has promised to remove its video conferencing service Teams from the company's popular Office package.

Red Sea Cable Breaks Disrupt Internet in Middle East and Asia

A number of damages to underwater cables in the Red Sea are affecting internet access in the Middle East and the rest of Asia on Sunday, but it is unclear what is behind the damage.

Embracer's Crystal Dynamics Cuts Staff Following Microsoft Game Cancellation

High Hopes for Nvidia Ahead of Upcoming Quarterly Report

Expectations are as usual sky-high for AI giant Nvidia ahead of next week's report. It is still perhaps the world's most important company considering both the size and that it is a thermometer for the entire AI development, says Danske Bank's senior strategist Maria Landeborn.

Powell's Speech Spurs Record Gains on Wall Street

The Central Bank chief Jerome Powell lit the starting rocket – and Wall Street ended the week with a record and substantial gains on renewed hope of an interest rate cut.

Wall Street Dips as Investors Await Powell's Speech on Interest Rates

Uncertainty while waiting for the country's interest rate master, the central bank chief Jerome Powell. The New York stock exchange pricked up its ears ahead of Powell's speech on Friday – and the prices fell somewhat.

Tech Stocks Continue to Decline on Wall Street Amid Investor Concerns

The negative trend on the New York stock exchange continued on Wednesday. Another heavy day was recorded for the major technology companies.

Wall Street Hits Record Highs for Second Consecutive Day

New York stock exchange continued upwards on Wednesday after Tuesday's record levels – and on Wednesday, both the broad S&P 500 index and Nasdaq's composite index noted record-high closing levels again.

Norway's Oil Fund Invests Heavily in US Tech Stocks

Norway's state oil fund continues to invest heavily in American tech shares, shows the fund's half-year report.

Meta's Stock Surges 11.3 Percent on Strong Interim Results

Microsoft Valued Over 4 Trillion Dollars, Second After Nvidia

Boliden and H&M Stocks Drop Amid Weak Stockholm Market

The Stockholm stock exchange fell on Thursday, weighed down by declines in, among other things, Boliden and H&M. The broad OMXS index lost 1.0 percent.

Wall Street Hits Fifth Consecutive Record as Week Ends

New York stock exchange ended the week with a record – again. The broad S&P500 index closed at a new record level for the fifth day in a row and the technology-heavy Nasdaq's composite index for the fourth time this week.

China Accused of Major Microsoft Sharepoint Hack Affecting Sweden

Swedish trade secrets may have ended up in the wrong hands after a major hacker attack, which China is accused of. It could cause enormous damage, says cyber security expert Marcus Murray.