Sopra Steria raises annual growth forecast as cybersecurity and defence demand strengthens
PARIS, France, October 29, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — French technology consulting company Sopra Steria raised its annual organic revenue growth forecast for the second time this year after reporting stronger third quarter sales. The improvement was supported by demand from defence, aerospace, cybersecurity and public sector customers, highlighting the importance Read more
STMicroelectronics beats quarterly profit forecasts as semiconductor demand recovers
GENEVA, Switzerland, October 29, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — STMicroelectronics reported stronger than expected third quarter operating profit on Thursday, supported by improving demand across several semiconductor markets, including artificial intelligence data centres and satellite communications. The Franco-Italian chipmaker also issued a fourth quarter revenue forecast above analyst expectations, suggesting that Read more
Asian markets retreat as Alphabet’s earnings miss revives concerns over AI valuations
SINGAPORE, October 29, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Asian equity markets weakened on Thursday as disappointing results from Alphabet raised fresh questions about the cost of artificial intelligence investment and the returns technology companies can generate from it. The decline came despite strong semiconductor earnings, highlighting the increasingly divided reaction among Read more
Advantest raises profit outlook as demand for AI chip testing equipment strengthens
TOKYO, Japan, October 29, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Japanese semiconductor testing equipment maker Advantest attracted investor attention after raising its profit outlook, supported by demand for equipment used to test advanced chips. The development highlights another part of the AI supply chain benefiting from investment in high performance computing, as Read more
Samsung posts record quarterly operating profit as AI memory demand accelerates
SEOUL, South Korea, October 29, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit for the third quarter, supported by strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company's operating profit reached 107.4 trillion Korean won, while revenue rose to 195.3 trillion won, Read more
Alphabet shares slide after revenue miss raises questions about AI spending returns
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, October 29, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Alphabet shares came under pressure after the Google parent company reported third quarter revenue below analyst expectations, while heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure pushed free cash flow further into negative territory. The results have sharpened investor attention on whether the Read more
Microsoft reports 19% revenue growth as Azure expansion strengthens cloud business
REDMOND, Washington, October 29, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Microsoft reported a 19% year over year increase in quarterly revenue, reaching $92.3 billion for the three months ended September 30, as demand for cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence services continued to support its business. Operating income rose 21% to $45.9 billion, Read more
Exito Media Concepts Announces the 41st Edition of Thailand’s BFSI Innovation and Technology Summit
Bangkok, Thailand, October 28, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, 29th October, 2026, Exito Media Concepts, a globally acclaimed powerhouse in B2B technology events, proudly announces the 41st Edition of the BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit, the region's most prestigious and influential gathering of banking, financial services, and insurance Read more
China’s CXMT prepares advanced AI memory production despite yield challenges
BEIJING, China, October 28, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Chinese memory chip manufacturer ChangXin Memory Technologies, known as CXMT, is preparing to begin production of advanced high bandwidth memory, or HBM3E, despite reported manufacturing yield challenges. The development highlights China's effort to expand its domestic semiconductor capabilities as demand for memory Read more
BNP Paribas announces €1.3 billion share buyback after stronger quarterly earnings
PARIS, France, October 28, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — BNP Paribas reported stronger than expected third quarter earnings and announced a €1.3 billion share buyback programme scheduled to begin in November. The French banking group benefited from higher income in investment banking and continued growth across parts of its corporate and Read more

