Microsoft is a leading global technology company known for its software products, services, and hardware devices. The company is best recognized for its Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office suite, which facilitates productivity and collaboration for users worldwide. In addition to software, Microsoft also offers cloud computing services through its Azure platform, enabling businesses to leverage scalable and flexible computing resources. The company is actively involved in various sectors, including gaming with its Xbox platform, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, continually innovating and expanding its product offerings to meet the diverse needs of consumers and enterprises. Read More
Despite strong earnings growth and the unveiling of its own high-powered inference chip, Microsoft stock fell on dual fears related to software and OpenAI.
Cable news and media network Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 2% year on year to $5.18 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.82 per share was 58.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Life sciences company Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $148.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.14 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
AINewsWire Editorial Coverage : In high-traffic venues such as stadiums, convention centers, airports and other live-event locations, staffing challenges have evolved into a direct constraint on revenue generation. Ongoing labor shortages across hospitality and food service are colliding with elevated consumer demand, resulting in longer wait times, slower transaction flow and missed sales opportunities during peak usage windows. Employment data continues to reflect persistent hiring shortfalls and elevated turnover within leisure and hospitality roles. In addition, industry research increasingly points to automation and service robotics as the most scalable operational response, moving beyond limited pilot programs into fully deployable systems that expand throughput without increasing headcount. This shift underpins the strategy of Nightfood Holdings Inc. (NGTF) ( Profile ), which is developing a hospitality-centered AI robotics platform through its TechForce Robotics subsidiary, aimed at helping venues recover lost revenue, accelerate service delivery and maintain consistency during peak demand. The company is part of a broader wave of AI and robotics innovation alongside leaders such as Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and…
Investment management firm T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ:TROW) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales rose 5% year on year to $1.93 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.44 per share was 1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Financial derivatives exchange CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 8.1% year on year to $1.65 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.77 per share was 1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Fast-food company Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 6.4% year on year to $2.51 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.73 per share was 1.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: In high-traffic venues such as stadiums, convention centers, airports and other live-event locations, staffing challenges have evolved into a direct constraint on revenue generation. Ongoing labor shortages across hospitality and food service are colliding with elevated consumer demand, resulting in longer wait times, slower transaction flow and missed sales opportunities during peak usage windows. Employment data continues to reflect persistent hiring shortfalls and elevated turnover within leisure and hospitality roles. In addition, industry research increasingly points to automation and service robotics as the most scalable operational response, moving beyond limited pilot programs into fully deployable systems that expand throughput without increasing headcount. This shift underpins the strategy of Nightfood Holdings Inc. (NGTF) (Profile), which is developing a hospitality-centered AI robotics platform through its TechForce Robotics subsidiary, aimed at helping venues recover lost revenue, accelerate service delivery and maintain consistency during peak demand. The company is part of a broader wave of AI and robotics innovation alongside leaders such as Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI).
Ride sharing and on-demand delivery platform Uber (NYSE:UBER) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 20.1% year on year to $14.37 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.71 per share was 11% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Investment banking firm Evercore (NYSE:EVR) reported Q4 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 31.4% year on year to $1.29 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $5.13 per share was 26.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said sentiment toward software companies has grown notably harsher, with valuations now punished before firms can make their case.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Microsoft has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 23.1% to $411.99 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Power management chips maker Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR)
will be reporting results this Thursday after market close. Here’s what you need to know.
