Recent developments in the Cloud AI landscape include Akamai Technologies earning a Solutions Partner with certified software designation for its API Security within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. This certification underscores the interoperability of Akamai’s software with the Microsoft Cloud, offering cross-platform visibility and security for users operating in cloud environments like Microsoft Azure. This advancement emphasizes the growing demand for robust API protection as AI adoption intensifies, highlighting the critical need for businesses to safeguard their digital interactions comprehensively. As such certifications help partners stand out, they play a vital role in addressing the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions in the marketplace.

In other trading, Sandisk was a standout up 14.5% and closing at $1,881.51, not far from its 52-week high. In the meantime, Oracle lagged, down 8.5% to end the day at $184.10. On Wednesday, Oracle announced strong earnings growth for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, with significant increases in revenue and net income.

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Apple finished trading at $295.63 up 1.4%. On Tuesday, Apple presented at the 2026 European Forum in Belgium.

Alphabet finished trading at $357.77 up 0.4%.

ServiceNow closed at $103.08 down 2.8%. On Thursday, the company’s collaboration with Phenom aims to enhance AI-driven hiring processes by integrating Phenom’s AI agents with its AI platform.

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