Verizon stock rises as subscriber rebound comes with lower handset spending
Verizon Communications Inc. shares rose 2.4% to $44.86 in early Friday trade. The carrier added 184,000 postpaid phone subscribers and raised its 2026 guidance.
Dow Jones rises in live trading as oil falls, index widens gap over Nasdaq
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.20% in early Friday trading, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.62%. U.S. cash markets were open.
Lloyds shares rise, but higher buyback costs heighten expectations for July 30 strategy update
Lloyds Banking Group gained 0.9% as of 11:44 BST on Friday, leaving the shares trading 2.2% under their 52-week peak.
Peptide catalyst lift for Hims & Hers (NYSE:HIMS) limited by FDA review timetable
Hims & Hers Health finished up 3.4% at $32.74 on Thursday. Four unapproved peptides received backing from U.S. advisers for pharmacy compounding, opening the door to a potential $440 million sales opportunity in 2027.
SAP SE (ETR:SAP) shares rise 6% as cloud backlog surpasses expectations despite profit guidance cut
SAP stock rose as cloud backlog growth surpassed cloud revenue growth, marking a four percentage point swing from the previous quarter. This improvement in forward demand outweighed a €100 million reduction to its annual profit outlook.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) shares climb 10.5% after free-cash-flow outlook boosted by reduced capex
Shares of Lockheed Martin Corporation jumped 10.5% on Thursday as the company delivered better-than-expected quarterly results and lifted its outlook. The stock ended the session at $568.59, with trading volume more than double its usual level.
Micron (NASDAQ:MU) rises as AI-driven market drop underscores memory supply limits
Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. ended Thursday up 3.2% at $990.21, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 2.15% amid widespread technology sector declines.
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) Starship Flight 13 Scheduled, Traders Brace for Monday Gap Risk
SpaceX rescheduled Starship Flight 13 for Friday due to adverse weather. The postponement shifts a key engineering test to after Wall Street’s close, following the company’s IPO.
AMD Shares Slide Following Helios Launch With Attention on Revenue Outlook
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. dropped 2.29% to $539.69 on Thursday after news that its Helios AI racks are now in production. The stock had risen 11.4% during the previous three sessions.
ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:NOW) Shares Drop 3.7% After 2026 Outlook Hints at Weaker H2
NEW YORK, July 23, 2026, 17:10 — ServiceNow Inc. shares slipped 3.7% following the company’s 2026 forecast, which suggested a softer performance in the second half of the year.
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) Faces Heightened Revenue Challenge Followed by Deliverect Agreement
SoundHound AI, Inc. slipped 3.7% on Thursday, even after announcing a new partnership focused on restaurant technology. Shares ended the U.S. regular trading session at $6.22.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) retreats after UK agreement highlights 2028 funding outlook
NEW YORK, July 23, 2026, 15:25 EDT — Shares of Joby Aviation dropped as the company’s recent UK partnership drew attention to its projected cash runway extending through 2028.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:NVVE) sinks 46% as Nasdaq suspension spotlights capital shortfall
Nuvve Holding Corp. fell 45.6% to $3.15 on Thursday. Nasdaq plans to suspend trading at Friday’s market open. The last trade was recorded at 13:52 EDT, while U.S. markets remained open.
Plug Power steady at $2.21 as $80 million liquidity drive faces cash-burn scrutiny (Plug Power)
Plug Power Inc. was steady at about $2.21 during afternoon trading on Thursday. The company’s proposed $80 million increase in liquidity would address just half the cash it spent in the latest quarter.
Dow Jones live: Price weighting drives 500-point fall amid concerns on AI investment
Stocks fell steeply by midday after the U.S. cash market opened. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 556 points, or 1.1%, to 51,663. Alphabet and Amazon.com were among the biggest drags.
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) trades at 28 times earnings ahead of Q2 report
SoFi heads into Thursday’s premarket trading close to analysts’ median price target. Shares finished Wednesday at $17.07 and nudged higher to $17.10 before the bell.
Alibaba (HKG:9988) Shares Drop, Wiping Out Nearly HK$94 Billion as AI-Driven Gains Recede
HONG KONG, July 25, 2026, 02:29 HKT — Alibaba’s stock decline erased approximately HK$94 billion in market value as enthusiasm for an artificial intelligence sector rally subsided.
Shares of Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ:FRMI) surge 18% despite 1.9% dilution
Fermi stock rose 18.0% to $7.46 during Friday afternoon trade. Regular trading in the United States was ongoing at 14:07 EDT. The gain came after new leadership appointments and share-admission details were revealed on Thursday.
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) stock holds near $5.34 as merger spread stays tight
Transocean Ltd. edged 0.4% higher to $5.34 on Friday afternoon. The New York Stock Exchange’s regular session remained open.
AMC shares climb as equity increase closely follows near-record EBITDA
Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings rose on Friday after a recent filing revealed specific dilution figures. The company’s share count expanded at a pace close to its record-high quarterly EBITDA growth.
MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) gains outstrip bitcoin as power assets drive new valuation
MARA’s surge in 2026 has diverged notably from the performance of the cryptocurrency it produces. The widening disconnect is now a key issue for investors.
RingCentral shares climb 24% as investors respond to free cash flow gains and increasing AI use
NEW YORK, July 24, 2026, 13:04 — U.S. stocks opened broadly higher with RingCentral surging 24% after reporting stronger free cash flow and fresh momentum in its AI offerings, triggering a sharp rerating of the stock.
Xiaomi (HKG:1810) shares dip as company leaves about 89% of buyback authorization untapped
Xiaomi Corporation finished Friday's session at HK$26.72, slipping 1.55%. The company bought back 1.86 million shares, spending close to HK$50 million.
Super Micro (NASDAQ:SMCI) Shares Steady as Advance in Preliminary Margin Indicates $850 Million Gross Profit Surge
Super Micro Computer, Inc. retained much of its weekly gain on Friday. Shares reacted to a significant revision in projected gross profit.
UiPath (NYSE:PATH) Shares Recover, While Full-Year ARR Target Presents Challenge
UiPath stock rose 4.9% after U.S. market open on Friday. However, the company’s annual recurring revenue outlook now poses a tougher operational hurdle. Guidance midpoints call for average net new ARR of $64.5 million in each remaining quarter.
Ford (NYSE:F) climbs as Geely agreement aims to fill 370,000-unit gap at Spain facility
Ford Motor Company’s deal with Geely fills a capacity gap of about 370,000 vehicles per year, an amount close to Ford’s total European passenger car volume last year.
Ohmyhome (NASDAQ:OMH) surge highlights attention on 9-for-1 warrant dilution
Shares of Ohmyhome Limited jumped 164% by late morning on Friday, sending the stock above the Nasdaq’s $1 minimum price requirement. The rally was sharp, with shares reaching $2.17 before easing back to $1.12.
Tencent (HKG:0700) falls 5.8% over week as gaming concerns weigh during buyback pause
Tencent Holdings declined by 5.8% over the past week, with gaming concerns pressuring the stock amid a buyback blackout. Shares ended Friday trading at HK$434.60.
SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI) Confronts 21% Margin Challenge for Second Half
NEW YORK, July 24, 2026, 12:11 EDT — SoFi is up against a 21% margin obstacle in the second half, raising investor concerns about its performance amid shifting market conditions.
Dow rallies 340 points as slump in oil prices lifts blue chips, Nasdaq trails
By 12:06 p.m. EDT on Friday, the Dow was up 344 points, rising 0.7% to reach 52,055.93. U.S. cash markets stayed open.
Dow advances on lower oil prices as AI-related losses weigh on Nasdaq
U.S. equities climbed by midday Friday as oil prices swung higher. Technology stocks underperformed following new earnings reports, increasing focus on AI expenditure.
Grab Holdings (NASDAQ:GRAB) Shares Fall 33%, Lowering Buyback Costs Ahead of Q2 Results
Grab inched up on Friday, though the advance made little impact on the broader picture. The share price finished at $3.34, placing it only 4.9% above its annual low of $3.18. The stock was still trading nearly 50% under its $6.62 peak.
SLB (NYSE:SLB) climbs 9% even as revenue slips 5% excluding ChampionX
The gains followed more than just an earnings beat. Investors seemed to react to rising margins and an improved outlook for the second half.
Vivakor shares surge after $1.09 billion crude platform announcement; Q1 trading margin posts at 7.8 basis points
NEW YORK, July 24, 2026, 11:07 EDT Vivakor stock saw a sharp rise following news of a $1.09 billion crude oil platform, though the company reported a first-quarter trading margin of 7.8 basis points.
BAE Systems (LON:BA) Maintains Gains After £708 Million FCAS Contract Ahead of Results
BAE Systems shares held steady around 1,963p on Friday following the announcement of a new UK contract. The value of the deal represents just 0.8% of BAE’s existing order book, but secures the company’s position within a much more extensive combat-air programme.
Charter Communications Shares Drop Following Broadband Subscriber Miss, EPS Boosted by Buybacks
Shares of Charter Communications dropped 3.0% to $122.69 after the company reported weaker broadband results and cut its outlook for core profit. Previously, the stock hit a session low of $108.76. The delayed quote was captured at 10:50 a.m. EDT, with trading on Nasdaq still underway.
Verizon stock rises as subscriber rebound comes with lower handset spending
Verizon Communications Inc. shares rose 2.4% to $44.86 in early Friday trade. The carrier added 184,000 postpaid phone subscribers and raised its 2026 guidance.
Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:CLF) shares keep rising as attention turns to Q3 profit bridge
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. advanced 6.8% in early Friday trading. U.S. cash markets remained open. The increase brought its two-day rise to 23.8%.
Rheinmetall (ETR:RHM) advances as Aschau facility doubles powder output, shares rise
Rheinmetall stock climbed around 1.4% on Friday, trading near €1,035. Updated data from Aschau suggest that powder capacity per hectare is set to nearly double by 2028.
Wall Street Mixed; Nasdaq Falls While AI Investment Puts Focus on Cash Flow
The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.6% to 24,995 on Friday, as investors applied stricter scrutiny to AI-related expenditures. The Dow Jones rose 0.2% to 51,826. The S&P 500 edged down 0.1% to 7,404.