Microsoft's 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report indicates a 25% increase in total emissions year-over-year due to the expansion of cloud and AI infrastructure, despite significant progress in water replenishment, renewable electricity use, and waste reduction. The report highlights Microsoft's efforts to manage the environmental impact of its datacenters, linking AI growth to increased resource demand while emphasizing its commitment to build sustainable infrastructure. The company also detailed advancements in water efficiency, waste recycling, and initiatives to integrate sustainability into AI skills development and educational tools.

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $955 million contract from the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency to produce 18 satellites for the Golden Dome missile defense shield. This contract contributes to President Donald Trump's Golden Dome plan, bringing L3Harris's total orders for missile-tracking and defense satellites to at least 70, with five already in orbit. The satellites are designed to detect and track advanced missile threats, and production will begin immediately.

On Monday, July 13, 2026, JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) saw its stock rise by 2.4% on average volume, despite Macquarie lowering its price target. In contrast, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) dropped 2.7% on lower-than-usual volume, even after TD Cowen increased its price target. The article highlights that while search interest might indicate curiosity, trading volume reveals actual money movement, suggesting different investor sentiments for the two tech giants.

Jayshree Ullal, CEO of Arista Networks (NASDAQ:ANET), sold over 242,000 shares worth $45.6 million on July 9, 2026, as part of Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. These sales, executed through various trusts, occurred while the stock was near its 52-week high after a significant 67% gain. Despite the sales, Ullal retains substantial indirect holdings through family trusts.

Affiliates of Silver Lake and Dell Technologies director Egon Durban sold 600 shares of Dell Technologies Class C Common Stock for $272,578 on July 9, 2026, following the conversion of Class B shares. This sale comes after Dell's stock experienced a 260% surge over the last six months. Despite the sale, Silver Lake affiliates and Mr. Durban still substantial holdings in both Class B and Class C common stock.

DigitalOcean Holdings Inc (DOCN) shares experienced a 5.5% drop to $123.32, continuing a recent downward trend, and are deemed significantly overvalued according to GuruFocus's GF Value of $46.22. Despite an "above average" GF Score of 68/100, driven by strong growth, the valuation and momentum ranks are low, compounded by substantial insider selling totaling $565.9 million over three months. Investors are advised to exercise caution due to the current overvaluation and insider selling signals.

Netflix has secured the broadcasting rights for the MLB Home Run Derby as part of a three-year, $50 million annual deal. The package also includes Opening Night and the Field of Dreams Game. Additionally, the Home Run Derby will shift from a timer-based format to a swing-based one.

American Express recently expanded its Membership Rewards program by integrating "Use Pay with Points with Apple Pay," allowing cardholders to redeem points directly within Apple Pay. This enhanced integration strengthens Apple's Services and payments ecosystem narrative, highlighting its growing embeddedness in digital commerce. While near-term focus remains on the iPhone cycle and regulatory risks, the Amex partnership supports Apple's long-term value creation through ecosystem depth.

Autodesk's 2026 AI Jobs Report reveals that AI hiring in Design and Make industries has more than doubled in two years, with a 33% increase in the last year. The report highlights a new skills gap among students and professionals who are familiar with general AI tools but lack confidence in industry-specific AI applications. Despite this, there's a strong desire among both groups for careers involving physical-world creation, while soft skills like design, operation, and communication remain critical for AI roles.

Court documents reveal Netflix paid an Israeli lobbying firm $9,145 in May, indicating an estimated annual lobbying expense of $110,000 in Israel. This information emerged from an administrative petition filed by the Hatzlacha nonprofit, which is suing the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) and Netflix to disclose the full details of their agreement allowing Kan's original series to stream on Netflix. The lawsuit seeks transparency amid criticisms from local content creators regarding royalty payments.