Metaverse is a virtual world or universe that is created and sustained by the internet, where users can meet and create with one another in real-time through a personalized character or avatar. Metaverse uses open architecture, so anyone can create and build their own virtual spaces within the larger virtual environment, effectively building the metaverse itself. Metaverse has its origins in science fiction, but has gained popularity as advancements in technology have made it possible to create immersive virtual environments that replicate real-world experiences. These environments are often created using VR (virtual reality) or AR (augmented reality) technologies, which allow users to feel, move and interact as if they are truly present within the virtual space. Technology giants such as Nvidia, Meta, and Google are investing in the Metaverse, driving its popularity and creating new market opportunities.
Top Gap Ups and Downs on Thursday: META, AZN, CAT and More
Gaps can show signals that something important has happened to the fundamental or the psychology of traders that accompanies this market movement.
Market Mover | Google Surges Over 11% Post-Market, Revenue and EPS Beat Expectations with $70 Billion Buyback and First-Ever Dividend Announcement
Google's shares increased by over 11%, reaching approximately $175 in post-market trading on Thursday.
Up more than 16% after the market! Alphabet (GOOGL.US) Q1 performance exceeded expectations, paid dividends for the first time and bought back 70 billion US dollars of shares
Google's parent company Alphabet (GOOGL.US) announced first-quarter results.
Stocks to Watch: Alphabet, Snap, Intel
By Ben Glickman Alphabet reported first-quarter profit up about 57% as revenue growth accelerated. The Google parent declared its first cash dividend, a payout of 20 cents. Shares rose 12% to $174.12
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Dividends are a sign of maturing companies, but may also be a diversion for investors amid hefty capital spending.
Up more than 4% after the market! AI helped Microsoft's first-quarter earnings report exceed expectations, and cloud revenue grew faster
This is the first full quarterly financial report since the launch of Copilot's generative AI assistant. It not only increased Microsoft's profit by 20% year over year and rose slightly from month to month, but also accelerated Azure cloud revenue growth by 31%.