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Global tech giants ramp up AI spending in massive financial race

AzerNEWS reports that Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon are increasing 2026 capital expenditures for AI infrastructure. The four are expected to invest nearly $700 billion in data centers, chips, cloud systems, and networking. Meta plans $125–$145 billion, up about 8%. Microsoft and Alphabet raised forecasts; Amazon kept spending near $200 billion.

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$METALow

The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI

Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” on Monday, presented with Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah. While focused on AI, it argues that concentrated control by a small elite can undermine oversight and amplify inequality, war risks, and threats to democracy. The encyclical calls for clear criteria, effective oversight, community participation, and an end to an AI arms race.

$MULow

Micron vs. SanDisk: Which AI Memory Stock Is the Better Buy?

Micron and SanDisk have both risen sharply, but the article says their AI-related drivers differ. It argues Micron is more tied to high-bandwidth memory and AI infrastructure demand, with stronger margins, while Sandisk is linked to a NAND storage recovery. The piece frames the decision as which stock’s upside is supported by stronger current fundamentals.

$SMCIMed

Super Micro Computer's Sales More Than Doubled Last Quarter. Here's Why I'd Still Stay Far Away From the Stock

Super Micro Computer reported Q3 FY2026 net sales of $10.2 billion, up 123% year over year, driven by AI server demand, according to the company. The report notes gross margin was just under 10% in the quarter and rose only modestly over nine months. It also cites prior accounting/control concerns and highlights SMCI’s low margins as a key risk for investors.

$RXOMed

Hedge Fund Adds to RXO Position, According to Recent SEC Filing

According to a May 14, 2026 SEC 13F filing, MFN Partners Management, LP bought 532,276 additional RXO shares, valuing the trade at about $7.81 million based on first-quarter average pricing. The fund’s RXO position rose by about $62.39 million and represented 8.61% of its reportable 13F assets.

$IHSHigh

IHS shareholders to vote on MTN buyout proposal

IHS Holding’s board backed MTN Group’s plan to take the telecom tower operator private, according to an SEC Schedule 13E-3 filing. Shareholders will vote at an EGM in London later this year on a $2.2 billion deal to buy all outstanding IHS shares for $8.50 cash each. If approved, IHS will be delisted from the NYSE. MTN affiliates and Oranje-Nassau Développement have support totaling over 40% of votes.

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