Earnings Overload

Earnings Overload

Apr 30, 2026 21m

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Big Tech earnings landed — Alphabet soared on cloud growth while Meta dropped 10% after hiking capex to $145B. SoftBank plans an AI/robotics IPO called Roze, Anthropic weighs a $900B+ round, and Musk called himself a "fool" for backing OpenAI. Microsoft says Q3 Intelligent Cloud revenue was $34.68B, vs. $34.27B est., with Azure and other cloud services up 40% YoY; Microsoft 365 Copilot has 20M+ seats (CNBC) Meta raises full-year capex outlook to $125B–$145B, up from $115B–$135B; shares drop ~10%, biggest intraday decline since October (Bloomberg) Alphabet stands out on Big Tech earnings day as Google Cloud revenue jumps 63% and backlog nearly doubles to $462B; capex guidance raised to $180B–$190B (MarketWatch) Big Four combined Q1 capex hit a record $130B, on pace for $725B in 2026, up 77% from $410B last year (FT) Sources: SoftBank plans to create an AI and robotics company called Roze in the US to build data centers and list it as early as 2026, seeking a $100B valuation (FT) Sources: Anthropic has begun weighing a new funding round at a $900B+ valuation, after previously resisting investor proposals at an $800B+ valuation (Bloomberg) Sony confirms that some digital PS4 and PS5 games require a one-time online license check "to confirm the game's license" (GameSpot) OpenAI explains Codex's "goblin problem": reinforcement training rewarded quirky creature metaphors via a discontinued "Nerdy" personality, and the behavior spread (The Verge) Musk v. Altman: Elon Musk says he was a "fool" for backing OpenAI, accusing Altman and Brockman of manipulating him into donating tens of millions of dollars (WSJ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tech Earnings and Market Movements

This section discusses the earnings reports from major tech giants like Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon. Alphabet’s Google Cloud shows significant growth, with a 63% revenue jump and a backlog nearly doubling to $462 billion, prompting an increase in capital expenditure guidance to $180-$190 billion. Meta projects a substantial increase in capex to $125-$145 billion, driven by AI infrastructure investments, but its shares plummeted around 10% due to investor concerns over ROI and a spike in costs. Microsoft’s cloud revenue increased slightly, and Amazon’s cloud sales grew robustly, though slightly below expectations. Overall, the combined capex of the ‘Big Four’ hit a record $130 billion in Q1, on track for $725 billion in 2026, signaling a strong commitment to AI and cloud infrastructure, despite some investor skepticism.

AI and Investment Strategies

SoftBank is planning an AI and robotics IPO called Roze in the US, targeting a $100 billion valuation, with aggressive plans to build data centers. Anthropic is considering a substantial funding round at over $900 billion, aiming to raise between $40-$50 billion, as it faces competitive pressures and seeks to prepare for a potential IPO. The growing valuations and funding rounds indicate heightened investor interest and confidence in AI startups, with Anthropic and OpenAI remaining at the forefront of AI innovation and investment rounds.

OpenAI, AI Behavior Quirks, and Industry Legal Battles

OpenAI has addressed its ‘goblin problem,’ where reinforcement learning inadvertently led to quirky metaphors like goblins and gremlins appearing in its models, especially in the nerdy personality mode. The issue persisted across models but was eventually addressed by discontinuing certain personality settings. Meanwhile, Elon Musk testified in a legal dispute, expressing regret for supporting OpenAI when it was non-profit, criticizing its shift to profit maximization, and questioning the company’s future. The case highlights industry tensions and Musk’s ongoing involvement and commentary on AI’s development and commercialization.

Sponsors and Additional Updates

The podcast includes sponsor messages from Volkswagen T-Roc and RBC Training Ground, promoting confidence and athletic potential respectively. Additional updates cover Sony’s confirmation that some digital PS4 and PS5 games require online license checks, and a brief note on the competitive landscape of AI and robotics companies, including sentiments around IPOs and valuation challenges.