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Sep 2024
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Microsoft and BlackRock's $30 Billion AI...

Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors
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A partnership between Microsoft and investment powerhouse BlackRock looks to create a $30 billion fund for investing in AI infrastructure. Its goals are to accelerate the development of data centers and energy projects to meet the growing demand for AI computing power.

 

Today's Stocks & Topics: VDE - Vanguard Energy ETF, Market Wrap, KEY - KeyCorp, Microsoft and BlackRock's $30 Billion AI Gambit, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., QLYS - Qualys Inc., Justice Department vs. VISA, VFH - Vanguard Financials ETF, YY - JOYY Inc. ADR, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., Annuities Sales.



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