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Biggest US companies: your guide to the largest American businesses

Compare some of the largest American companies in industries like tech, healthcare, and financial services. Learn about Microsoft, the world’s largest company, and other trillion-dollar technology firms.

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A guide to the Google (Alphabet) stock split 2022

Alphabet – parent company of Google – is holding its 20-for-1 stock split on July 15 2022. Find out everything you need to know about the corporate action and how it could impact the GOOGL share price.

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July 1, 2022 05:15 PM

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Trading FAANG: how to buy and sell FAANG companies

FAANG stocks are considered the ‘top tier’ tech firms – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google are some of the most popular, and best performing, stocks on the market. Discover what you need to know about trading FAANG stocks, including how to buy and short the tech giants.

US “Big Tech” earnings preview: FB, MSFT, GOOG, AMZN, and AAPL in focus

Below, we outline the key dates, expectations, and technical trends to watch on each of these tech behemoths...

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October 21, 2021 12:34 AM
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Google’s biggest acquisitions: what does Google own?

Google is the world’s largest search engine, but did you know it owns 232 other companies besides its original internet subsidiary? Let’s take a look at Google’s biggest acquisitions so far.

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August 26, 2021 03:30 PM
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FAANGs earnings season: Top picks as tech stocks trade near all time highs

The tech sector is back trading around all time highs as the reflation trade buckles and ahead of earnings. Take a deeper look into Apple, Alphabet and Facebook ahead of their numbers later in the month.

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July 9, 2021 03:07 AM
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US open: Earnings, Fed & Biden in focus

US stocks are heading for a mixed start ahead of a busy session with more top tier earnings due, the Fed rate decision & a key speech from Biden.

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US open: Stocks steady as earnings ramp up, FOMC eyed

US stocks hold steady near record highs ahead of a deluge of earnings including Microsoft and Apple. Caution ahead of tomorrow's FOMC is keeping investors on the sidelines.

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April 27, 2021 06:51 PM
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Regulation and Big Tech under Biden: is sweeping change on the way?

Joe Biden’s entry into the White House has revived calls for Big Tech to be reined-in, but will the US and other countries tighten their regulation and raise taxes on Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook?

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February 15, 2021 07:51 PM
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Alphabet Q4 earnings preview: What to expect?

After Alphabet crushed expectations in Q3 what can we expect in Q4 earnings and how might the share price respond.

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February 2, 2021 03:44 AM
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FAANG's Earnings Preview

FAANGs are due to report earnings in the second half of October. They report after a phenomenal run higher from March and as they recover from a steep sell off in September.

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October 15, 2020 03:25 AM
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FAANG Earnings In Focus

With Facebook facing yet more controversies, advertising spends under the spotlight and Apple looking lofty the FAANGs earnings will be closely watched.

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July 27, 2020 04:36 PM
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Alphabet Slips As Revenue Growth Slowest In 4 Years

Alphabet shares were a solid 5% lower in aftermarket trading following the unveiling of Q4 results last night

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February 4, 2020 07:50 PM

Three Key Themes to Watch When Google Reports Earnings Tonight

With a high bar set, the stakes are elevated heading into this evening’s earnings report from Alphabet...

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February 3, 2020 09:53 PM

Facebook Poised to Lead Muzzled FAANG in 2020

External challenges are certain to increase for beleaguered FAANG stocks...

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January 23, 2020 06:27 AM

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Trade truce and Google's first trillion set the tone

Google breaking through the $1 trillion barrier of market capitalization and the newly approved trade deal between the US, Canada and Mexico helped the market rally.

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January 17, 2020 03:48 PM

European shares bounce higher on Chinese data and Black Friday

The sales bonanza that is Black Friday and some unexpectedly strong Chinese PMI data helped lift the FTSE 0.7% this morning

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December 2, 2019 04:14 PM

Market Brief: The latest Kudlow bounce

Stocks are buying the White House’s latest blast of trade optimism, though bond markets are reserving judgement

Alphabet Earnings: What to Expect?

Alphabet (Google parent) will unveil Q3 results, ad revenue is a key metric

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October 28, 2019 04:45 PM

Can Google/Alphabet break new high on the third attempt?

Google/Alphabet may see a bullish breakout from a 15-month range configuration.

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October 25, 2019 05:03 PM

Giant techs face shrinking growth

Slowing global growth and hyper-spending in focus as U.S. technology giants report earnings