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FT News Briefing

A mining industry mega-deal

Apr 26, 2024
12:47
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Microsoft and Alphabet earnings beat expectations, US interest rate cut less likely, EU's strict migration tactics, BHP and Anglo American merger excites investors. The podcast discusses M&A in the mining sector, US economic slowdown, EU migration rules, and recent EU policy agreements with countries for asylum claims management.
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Quick takeaways

  • Alphabet introduced its first dividend and focused on AI investments, while Microsoft exceeded revenue expectations with a 15% increase.
  • BHP's proposed acquisition of Anglo American aims to secure copper production for renewable energy, facing challenges of valuation and antitrust concerns.

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Tech Giant Earnings: Microsoft and Alphabet Outperform Meta

Microsoft and Alphabet surpassed Meta this week with a 15% revenue increase, exceeding expectations. Alphabet introduced its first dividend and focused on investing in artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, Meta's stock dropped due to increased AI infrastructure spending. Investors reacted positively to Microsoft and Alphabet, despite higher AI investments.

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