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• Microsoft reports Q1 capex of $45.2B, up from $34.9B a year earlier and below its own $50B projection, and free cash flow of $18.6B, vs. $8.54B est. by analysts (Deborah Sophia/Reuters)

  The tech giant's latest quarterly financials reveal a massive surge in cash generation alongside disciplined infrastructure investments. By spending less than originally planned internally, the company retained significantly more liquidity than Wall Street anticipated. This financial performance provides a substantial cash cushion while supporting ongoing year-over-year operational expansion.

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• Rio Tinto doubles down in Argentina with new lithium plants

  The mining multinational is moving forward with an expanded operational presence in Argentina to develop facilities specifically designed for lithium production. This effort strengthens the group's regional operational base by adding production sites across the country. The initiative focuses on scaling up extraction infrastructure to support corporate development targets within the regional lithium sector.

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• Alphabet reports Q3 YouTube ad revenue up 9% YoY to $11.2B, below estimates, and Google ad revenue hit $82.01B, up from $74.18B in Q3 2025 (Todd Spangler/Variety)

  The tech giant's latest quarterly numbers reveal mixed performance across its core digital promotions business. While the video platform expanded its top line, it failed to meet broader financial targets set by market analysts. Meanwhile, overarching commercial advertising channels saw substantial year-over-year gains to help sustain company momentum.

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