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30 July 2026

Dow Jones Climbs 300 Points, Yet Gains Concentrated in Fewer Stocks

At 11:50 a.m. EDT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by 304.26 points, or 0.59%, at 51,898.40. Microsoft accounted for an estimated 356 points of the gain. U.S. markets stayed open for regular trading hours.

Apple heads into earnings with record streak as $1.5 billion margin question looms

30 July 2026

Apple Inc. stock declined by 1.8% to $332.25 during late-morning trading on Thursday, while U.S. cash markets were open. The company is set to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings after the market closes, with a conference call scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT.

Alphabet Shares (NASDAQ:GOOGL): Cloud Revenue Is Key to Reaching $420, Not a 16x Price-to-Earnings Ratio

Nokia Oyj (HEL:NOKIA) shares climb 4% with €2.8 billion in AI orders under scrutiny for conversion

Ford shares climb in premarket ahead of $6.3 billion cash target for 2026

AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) Shares Require 43-Times Earnings Multiple for Price to Double by 2028

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) Slides 8.9% After Revenue Forecast Revised Up, Profit Guidance Unchanged

Shares of SoFi Technologies, Inc. fell by $1.49 on Wednesday to end the session at $15.25. The stock’s drop came despite the company reporting record quarterly revenue and raising its full-year sales outlook, as investors shifted their attention to profitability.

30 July 2026

Breaking·Earnings Reports·Fintech·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

Sandisk suffers 55% plunge in July, wiping out almost $200 billion as earnings expectations increase

NEW YORK, July 30, 2026, 05:11 EDT — Sandisk has lost 55% of its value in July, erasing close to $200 billion in market capitalisation as the company faces mounting pressure to surpass earnings estimates.

30 July 2026

Breaking·Earnings·NASDAQ:SNDK·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) scales back Nova models as $200 billion AI investment put to test

Amazon.com is said to be discontinuing most of its main Nova artificial-intelligence models. Resources, including engineers and computing power, are being shifted to a frontier-model team headed by Pieter Abbeel.

30 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Breaking·E-Commerce·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market·Technology

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) NROL-95 Launch Highlights Attention on $8.05 Billion Pentagon Contracts

SpaceX sent the secretive NROL-95 mission into orbit early on Thursday, just hours after securing a $1.6 billion contract from the Space Force.

30 July 2026

Breaking·NASDAQ:SPCX·Space·Stock Market·Technology

Amazon’s AWS Profit Margin Faces Scrutiny as Stock Drops 7.4% Ahead of Q2 Results

Amazon.com heads into Thursday's results following a five-day drop of 7.4%. That fall is steeper than the almost 6% change that options markets anticipated around earnings. U.S. markets are not currently open. The stock closed at $226.65, then fell 0.8% more in after-hours trade.

30 July 2026

Breaking·Cloud Computing·Earnings·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market·Technology

US Stock Market After Bell: Dow Drops About 1,150 Points After Fed Hold

Breaking·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:KLAC·NYSE:VRT·Stock Market·US Economy

29 July 2026

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Wednesday after a late selloff erased a brief post-Fed rally. The Dow lost about 1,152 points. Technology shares also retreated.

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) reaches 52-week low; shares unaffected by healthcare push

Shares of SoundHound AI Inc. declined 6.4% to $5.84 on Wednesday, reaching a new 52-week low of $5.795. The Nasdaq market session was still underway.

29 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Breaking·NASDAQ:SOUN·Stock Market·Technology

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) falls as $4 billion-plus AI ramp-up puts delivery to the test

Shares of IREN slid 10.6% to $30.34 during Wednesday midday trade. The price moved below the July 17 closing level of $33.62, which was the last session ahead of IREN’s $2.8 billion customer contracts announcement.

29 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Breaking·NASDAQ:IREN·Stock Market·Technology

Nebius (NASDAQ:NBIS) shares fall 10% amid concerns over funding needs and asset-light strategy

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026, 12:58 p.m. EDT – Nebius stock slid 10% as the company’s asset-light approach came under pressure from funding requirements, prompting investor caution.

29 July 2026

Breaking·NASDAQ:NBIS·Stock Market·Technology

Micron (NASDAQ:MU) Shares Fall as Investors Anticipate Sooner Decline in Peak Memory Margins

Micron Technology declined 5.4% on Wednesday, pushing its losing streak over three sessions to roughly 15.8%. The stock slid 8.9% on Tuesday, following a 2.3% dip on Monday.

29 July 2026

Breaking·NASDAQ:MU·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Social Security COLA Projection for 2027 Drops, Cutting Estimated Benefit Increases by $16.6 Billion

Breaking·Economic Forecasts·Stock Market

29 July 2026

An independent projection for the 2027 Social Security COLA has dropped by one percentage point, decreasing the calculated annual benefit rise by roughly $16.6 billion.

Nokia (HEL:NOKIA) shares fall further as AI-driven demand fails to boost short-term revenue

Artificial Intelligence·Breaking·NASDAQ:NOK·Stock Market·Technology

29 July 2026

Nokia Oyj hovered close to €7.75 by midday Wednesday, deepening losses seen after its latest results. Shares have fallen roughly 15.4% since the July 22 close.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares fall following projected $238 billion loss amid scrutiny of AI investment

Artificial Intelligence·Breaking·NASDAQ:NVDA·Stock Market·Technology

29 July 2026

Nvidia slipped further ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday, as the ongoing valuation adjustment continued. The main Nasdaq session was shut, but premarket activity was in progress.

QuantumScape Shares Sink to 52-Week Low Following Investor Reaction to PowerCo Milestone Update

Breaking·Electric Vehicles·ETR:VOW3·NASDAQ:QS·Stock Market

29 July 2026

QuantumScape Corporation touched a 52-week low on Tuesday. Shares continued to fall as investors sold off following last week’s earnings, even as the company maintains substantial liquidity.

GlucoTrack, Inc. (NASDAQ:GCTK) surges 95% after LT-100 news, market eyes dilution impact

Shares of GlucoTrack jumped as Lōkahi Therapeutics proposed an easier pathway for LT-100. The fully owned subsidiary is seeking approval for a single subcutaneous injection rather than as many as 15 intradermal injections.

Biotechnology·NASDAQ:GCTK·Stock Market

30 Jul

Plug Power shares climb 8% after Bloom profits on AI push

Shares of Plug Power Inc. climbed 7.9% to $2.05 during Thursday afternoon trading, with U.S. markets still open. This uptick came after the stock posted six consecutive declines.

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:BLDP·NASDAQ:FCEL·NASDAQ:PLUG·NASDAQ:QQQ·NYSE:BE·Stock Market

30 Jul

Ambev Shares (NYSE:ABEV) Rebound After 5.5% Drop; Q2 Cash Flow Surges

Ambev S.A. recovered from most of a 5.5% intraday drop on Thursday. U.S.-listed shares slipped 0.5% to $3.09 as revenue and EBITDA came in below XP estimates, though profit exceeded them.

Earnings·NYSE:ABEV·Stock Market

30 Jul

Transocean (NYSE:RIG) Shares Rise as Merger Spread Reaches 2.4%

Shares of Transocean Ltd. advanced 2.2% to $5.06 as of 2:49 p.m. EDT, increasing the merger spread with Valaris to 2.4%.

Energy·NYSE:RIG·NYSE:VAL·Stock Market

30 Jul

UiPath (NYSE:PATH) Shares Fall as Q2 Outlook Indicates Reduced ARR Growth

UiPath shares declined even as U.S. equities rose on Thursday. The company’s investor updates have not posted anything fresh since June 16, making the second quarter outlook the main reference point for investors.

Earnings Reports·NYSE:PATH·Stock Market·Technology

30 Jul

Ellisons’ $9.8 billion Warner Bros takeover risk exceeds Paramount’s valuation

Paramount Skydance Corporation lost 2.6% on Thursday. The company’s market capitalization remained close to $8.66 billion. According to Bloomberg, the Ellison family could be liable for $9.8 billion if the Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. deal is blocked by regulators. That risk amounts to about 113% of Paramount’s public equity value.

NASDAQ:PSKY·NASDAQ:WBD·Stock Market

30 Jul

Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CORT) surges 27% after Lifyorli boosts second-half expectations

Shares of Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated jumped 27.4% to $118.41 as of 13:45 EDT. The company reported a 32% increase in quarterly sales and lifted its full-year guidance.

Earnings·NASDAQ:CORT·NASDAQ:XERS·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

30 Jul

Ondas (NASDAQ:ONDS) rises 9% after DZYNE issuance alters BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) ownership

Ondas Inc. stock rose 9.5% to $7.45 during afternoon trading on Nasdaq, after touching $7.48 earlier in the session. The advance came after BlackRock disclosed an ownership stake and Ondas announced its earnings date.

NASDAQ:DZYNE·NASDAQ:ONDS·NYSE:BLK·Stock Market·Technology

30 Jul

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) Shares Rise 13% on Sales Rebound Despite Margin Pressure

Chipotle's stock jumped on Thursday following better-than-expected quarterly sales and adjusted earnings. The company also lifted its full-year forecast for comparable sales. Market response focused mainly on the company's individual performance.

Earnings·NYSE:CMG·Stock Market

30 Jul

Cycurion shares jump 400% after securing $54.6 million contract; funding remains immediate hurdle

Shares of Cycurion, Inc. were last traded at $1.35 on Thursday, marking a rise of 399.6%. Trading volume totaled 412.1 million shares. The stock was halted for volatility for the sixth time since midday, with the latest pause occurring at 12:59 EDT.

NASDAQ:CYCU·Stock Market

30 Jul

Keel Infrastructure Corp. (NASDAQ:KEEL) surges 30% after BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) reveals 8.4% holding

Keel Infrastructure Corp. rose 29.8% to $4.1264 as of 1:01 p.m. EDT. Trading volume climbed to 43.9 million shares, approaching its 65-day average by early afternoon.

NASDAQ:KEEL·NYSE:BLK·Stock Market

30 Jul

Nuwellis (NASDAQ:NUWE) surges 130% as pediatric Aquadex update prompts heavy trading

Nuwellis shares surged over 100% in early Nasdaq trading on Thursday, with the stock last quoted at $4.35, marking a gain of 130.2%. Trading volume surpassed 103.2 million shares. The company recently showcased pediatric data for its Aquadex fluid-removal system.

NASDAQ:NUWE·Stock Market

30 Jul

SK hynix ADR Premium Approaches 60% Amid Continuing Selloff in Seoul

On Thursday, American depositary receipts of SK hynix trading in the U.S. hovered around $146.25. This level represented nearly a 60% premium compared to the currency-adjusted value of the company's shares listed in Seoul. Trading in Seoul was shut, while Nasdaq sessions continued.

NASDAQ:SKHY·Semiconductors·Stock Market

30 Jul

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY) drops 28% as company lowers Amvuttra outlook

Alnylam stock dropped 28.4% to $205.25 during active trading on the Nasdaq on Thursday. The company revised its 2026 transthyretin product revenue forecast lower by $200 million at the midpoint.

Earnings·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

30 Jul

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Gains Following Baird’s AI Data-Center Growth Concerns

Caterpillar stock climbed 3.1% to $807.25 late Thursday morning. The increase came after a 6.9% decline to $782.72 on Wednesday, triggered by a downgrade from Baird. U.S. markets remained open.

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NYSE:CAT·Stock Market

30 Jul

Nebius (NASDAQ:NBIS) Shares Soar 28% with Investors Responding to Q4 Revenue Growth

Nebius saw its simple equity value rise by roughly $10.7 billion by midday, based on 253.9 million shares outstanding as of March 31. Following the gains, the stock was just 5.1% under Freedom Capital’s $200 price target.

Earnings·NASDAQ:NBIS·Stock Market·Technology

30 Jul

SMH (NASDAQ:SMH) Jumps 6.5% but Lags SOXX (NASDAQ:SOXX) as Semiconductor Stocks Gain Momentum

SMH saw a strong recovery on Thursday. The price stood at $537.18 as of 11:56 a.m. EDT after hitting a session high of $544.41 earlier. The most recent price remained under the $543 chart trigger highlighted by Yahoo Finance.

ETFs·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:MU·NASDAQ:NVDA·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

30 Jul

Dow Jones Climbs 300 Points, Yet Gains Concentrated in Fewer Stocks

Breaking·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market

30 Jul

US Stock Market Live: Nasdaq Surges, AI Strength Outpaces Broader Weakness

U.S. equities rose at midday Thursday as trading in cash markets continued. Gains were largely fueled by Microsoft and semiconductor stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite outperforming other major indices.

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market

30 Jul

Apple heads into earnings with record streak as $1.5 billion margin question looms

Breaking·Earnings·NASDAQ:AAPL·Stock Market·Technology

30 Jul

Alphabet Shares (NASDAQ:GOOGL): Cloud Revenue Is Key to Reaching $420, Not a 16x Price-to-Earnings Ratio

Alphabet shares underperformed during Thursday’s rally driven by AI stocks. The Nasdaq was up 2.2% earlier, supported by revived optimism about technology investment. Alphabet was down 1.3% at $332.47 at 10:52 EDT.

Breaking·Cloud Computing·NASDAQ:GOOGL·Stock Market·Technology

30 Jul

QQQ Gains 3% with Adviser Filings Highlighting Conviction Rather Than New Fund Inflows

Invesco QQQ Trust gained 3.0% to $681.65 during morning trading. However, two recent adviser notifications did not disclose any acquisitions taking place in July.

ETFs·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:MSFT·NASDAQ:QQQ·Stock Market

30 Jul

IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) surges 26% as 5GW AI strategy intensifies valuation debate

Shares of IREN Ltd jumped 26.3% on Thursday morning, bouncing back after a 13.6% drop the previous day. AI infrastructure stocks rallied with gains seen across the wider technology sector.

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:IREN·Stock Market·Technology

30 Jul

VOO Rises After Dip as Chip Sector Concentration Takes Center Stage

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF rose over 1% early Thursday. Despite the recovery, the main takeaway from Wednesday stands. The decline was largely due to heavy semiconductor weighting, rather than moves in Caterpillar Inc..

ETFs·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:MSFT·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:CAT·Semiconductors·Stock Market

30 Jul

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