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.
Shell (LON:SHEL) falls after trading set to account for about half of anticipated Q2 profit rise
Shell's stock declined on Friday even as projections indicated a significant increase in quarterly profit. Close to 50% of the anticipated profit growth is attributed to chemicals and products, covering refining and oil trading operations.
SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) drops 7% on concerns over AI funding, widening valuation gap
Shares of SoftBank Group finished down 7.06% at ¥5,500 on Friday. Trading in Tokyo concluded at 15:30, well ahead of this dateline. The decline wiped about ¥2.4 trillion from the company's market capitalisation.
BYD Shares Hold Steady as Strength in Europe Balances China Slowdown
BYD surpassed Tesla in Europe for first-half registrations, but its shares in Hong Kong showed little movement over the week. After local market trading wrapped up, the stock settled at HK$88.65 on Friday.
LiveWire (NYSE:LVWR) shares surge almost 100% premarket, yet flat e-motorcycle loss weighs on gains
Shares of LiveWire Group, Inc. surged by almost 100% ahead of Friday’s market open. The jump came after the company reported strong sales growth. LiveWire maintained its full-year loss guidance.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Confronts $16.7 Billion Capex Challenge in Second Half
Tesla projects capital expenditures will surpass $25 billion in 2026. The company spent $8.28 billion in the first half of the year, with second-half expenditures topping $16.7 billion.
Nu Holdings Stock: Deposits Prioritized as Mexico Bank Launch Outpaces Customer Growth
Nu Holdings Ltd. is set to launch banking operations in Mexico from August 6, shifting its focus to deposits rather than customer acquisition. Customers in Mexico currently account for approximately 14% of the group's deposits, with around 11% of total customers.
U.S. mortgage rates approach 7% as daily measure exceeds weekly average
The U.S. mortgage market’s actual rate is nearer to 7% than indicated by weekly figures. Mortgage News Daily listed the 30-year fixed rate at 6.85% on Thursday. Freddie Mac showed 6.58% in its weekly report.
Bitmine (NYSE:BMNR) drops 6.5% as repurchase activity drives majority of Ether-per-share gains for the week
Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. dropped 6.5% to $16.59 on Thursday. Core trading had ended, but late trading on the NYSE was still underway.
MARA Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) edges higher, lags sector as AI contract backlog weighs
MARA gained even as Bitcoin and the wider tech sector declined. The Nasdaq dropped over 2%, and Bitcoin was down roughly 2%.
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) drops 5% as rising deposit costs weigh on expansion
Shares of Huntington dropped 5.1% on Thursday, lagging behind the performance of regional banks. The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF declined 0.9%. Market participants pointed to higher funding costs and weaker interest-income forecasts as key concerns.
Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT) Truth API May See Revenue Double If It Adds Five Clients
With five Truth API clients, Trump Media & Technology Group’s current revenue run rate could increase by more than twofold. Based on the highest reported fee, the company’s $2.42 billion market capitalization represents approximately 256 times the annualized revenue generated in that scenario. These estimates are early-stage.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) set for almost twofold surge in quarterly capital expenditure rate
Meta Platforms, Inc. will have to almost double its average quarterly capital expenditures rate in line with the midpoint of its 2026 outlook.
NovaGold shares surge 10% after Donlin agreement boosts per-share exposure
NovaGold Resources Inc. surged after it reached a deal to acquire Paulson Advisers’ 40% interest in Donlin Gold. Shares in New York rose 10.3% to $6.21, while the Toronto listing advanced 10.1% to C$8.74.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) earnings: Cloud segment accounts for 63% of operating profit increase, while free cash flow slips into negative territory
NEW YORK, July 22, 2026, 4:18 p.m. EDT — Alphabet said its cloud division was responsible for 63% of its operating profit growth, but free cash flow fell below zero in the period.
Advanced Biomed Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVB) jumps as $25 million equity facility concludes
Shares of Advanced Biomed Inc. climbed 74.6% to $12.36 on Wednesday after the company ended a $25 million equity line. A connected share-registration filing was retracted as well. Trading on Nasdaq continued at 15:10 EDT.
Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) approaches 52-week peak, diminishing buyback impact as shares climb
Bank of America shares gained 0.6%, reaching $61.57 in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The stock was trading 0.9% under its 52-week peak. The share price increase means buyback dollars have reduced purchasing power. Regular trading on the New York market continued as usual.
U.S. Stock Futures Slip With Oil Close to $95, Pressure Builds on Tuesday’s Tech Rebound
U.S. cash markets were still in premarket trading at 9:02 a.m. EDT. Standard trading hours will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) rallies 7%, leaving cash flow as the next test
Hecla Mining Company closed 7.0% higher on Tuesday. Volume reached 76.6 million shares, more than double its average. NYSE core trading starts at 09:30 EDT.
MANE’s ViaLeaf Reb M license highlights specialty sweetener margins; Euronext active, NYSE yet to open
MANE has obtained exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture and sell ViaLeaf Reb M. The agreement establishes a unified competitor in the premium stevia sector.