Investors Eye AI Payoff in Microsoft, Alphabet Earnings

Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down expectations for Microsoft and Alphabet, which both report earnings after the bell, with Wall Street looking for proof that their massive AI investments are paying off. Plus, Bloomberg reports that Anthropic has tapped JPMorgan to lead the US retail offering for its potentially record-setting IPO. And, Apple is betting consumers will pay even more for a MacBook Pro with touch screens coming for the first time. (Source: Bloomberg)