Microsoft Continues A.I. Spending Growth as Profit Grows 10%

The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles.

The challenge to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks came as many in corporate America had expected a lighter touch under a new administration.

These businesses, including e-commerce platforms and payment processors, are pulling back on public offering plans and bracing for pain.