SoftBank $SoftBank (9434.JP)$ surprised everyone by revealing that they didn't make as much money as expected from April to June. However, they did manage to do well with their big investment fund focused on tech stuff.
When we look at where their money comes from, most of it comes from three parts: SoftBank Revenue, Arm Revenue, and Other Revenue. The biggest chunk comes from SoftBank Revenue, which makes up around 91.41% of all the money they bring in.
Here's a s...

Sony $Sony (SONY.US)$ has had a bit of a rollercoaster ride when it comes to making money from their electronics. Their Pictures, Music, and financial services, on the other hand, have been pulling in some consistent wins. Sony's TV business, in particular, had a pretty rough patch with nine years straight of operating losses thanks to stiff competition from Asian manufacturers. They even had to write down some assets in 2012.
On the brighter side, Sony's effort...

Disney’s $Disney (DIS.US)$ performance has been really disappointing, with the stock down 23% over the past 5 years.
The profitability of Disney Plus has also been a concern for investors, as subscribers reached their peak amidst fierce competitors like Netflix.
Nevertheless, the return of Bob Iger as CEO and his plan to sell off certain assets to adapt to changing consumer preferences and use resources efficiently are seen as strategic moves.
Despite the current dow...

Alibaba $Alibaba (BABA.US)$ $BABA-W (09988.HK)$ $BABA-WR (89988.HK)$split is happening soon. The company plans to split into six business groups, each having the option to raise funding from outside and go public. Here’s why you should closely consider investing in Alibaba.
Brilliant investors like Joel Greenblatt gave five reasons why a parent company might spin off a subsidiary:
1. Conglomerates usually trade at a lower value than the sum of their parts. By separat...

Palantir $Palantir (PLTR.US)$ pulled in $533 million in sales for the second quarter, showing a 13% boost compared to last year. This figure fell short of our higher-consensus estimate of $547 million. Meanwhile, their billings grew by an impressive 52%, reaching $603 million. This surge might be linked to heightened interest in Palantir's offerings, largely catalyzed by the growing fascination among customers for AI. Similarly, Palantir saw a robust increase in their ...

Amazon $Amazon (AMZN.US)$ is going to announce its earnings for the second quarter of 2023 on August 3rd. These earnings will show us how much people have been buying things online.
In the last fiscal year, Amazon made a huge amount of money, totaling $513.98 billion. The biggest part of their income comes from their online stores, which made up 42.8% of their total earnings.
The next important source of income is from third-party sellers who use Amazon's platform to s...

Apple $Apple (AAPL.US)$ is about to release its earnings report. Let's take a look at how they made their money in the past year. In total, Apple earned a massive $394.33 billion.
The biggest chunk of their revenue came from iPhone sales, accounting for 52.11% of the total. Services Revenue, which includes things like the App Store and Apple Music, contributed 19.81%. The sales of Wearables, Home, and Accessories made up 10.46%, while Mac and iPad sales contributed 10...

Occidental Petroleum's stock (OXY) $Occidental Petroleum (OXY.US)$ has dropped in value along with the fall in oil prices over the past year. Despite a recent improvement, the stock is still 16% lower than its peak in August last year.
While many investors have been selling their shares in this oil company, Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$, has been taking advantage of the lower prices and buying more ...

The competition for AI chip contracts is more intense than it appears. Nvidia $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ is currently in the spotlight, but AMD $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$is also actively pursuing this opportunity and they sometimes collaborate as partners in AI projects instead of being direct rivals.
Over the past 5 years, AMD has experienced significant growth, with its stock price increasing by over 500%. Their total revenue is growing at a rate of 35.7% year-on-year,...

Despite facing some tough competition recently, Intel $Intel (INTC.US)$ still holds the top spot in making computer chips for PCs and servers. However, they've had some issues with their manufacturing in the past, causing them to lose some market share.
But things seem to be looking up for Intel. Their stock has gone up by almost 25% this year, and they've been working on exciting new technologies like quantum computing chips, restructuring their AI plans,...