Today: 22 July 2026

Michał Rogucki

Michał Rogucki is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic developments. A graduate of Humboldt University of Berlin, he previously worked in investment research and market analysis before transitioning to financial journalism. He covers the trends and events that matter most to investors worldwide.

US futures edge lower ahead of Russell index reshuffle as chip stocks see selling

US futures edge lower ahead of Russell index reshuffle as chip stocks see selling

U.S. stock index futures slipped Friday, giving up ground as chip names pulled back after Thursday’s Micron-driven rally. Investors are waiting for the close, with Russell index rebalancing expected to force funds to adjust positions, which may provide a clearer read on the session.
US stocks mixed, Micron AI memory rally can’t lift Nasdaq

US stocks mixed, Micron AI memory rally can’t lift Nasdaq

Nasdaq slips as AI trade splits chip makers and buyers; SanDisk jumps 22% The Nasdaq Composite ended Thursday down 0.46%, giving up 118.03 points to finish at 25,358.60. The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a 71.72-point gain, or 0.14%, to close at 51,920.62, while the S&P 500 was flat, down just 0.73 point at 7,357.49. Memory-chip stocks ran higher, but the broader tech index still fell as some companies raised prices for hard-to-find AI parts and others paid up. SanDisk Corp soared 22.0%, Micron Technology Inc climbed 15.7%, and Applied Materials Inc rose 13.4%. Apple Inc lost 6.1%, and Dell Technologies Inc dropped 5.8%.
Micron, Qualcomm move up while Apple, Nvidia slide in mixed AI trade

Micron, Qualcomm move up while Apple, Nvidia slide in mixed AI trade

U.S. cash markets traded Thursday during normal hours on the New York Stock Exchange, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. It wasn’t just AI stocks bouncing. Some investors picked up shares in chipmakers with limited memory supply, dumping others with higher AI expenses or steeper input costs.
Ford’s J.D. Power result brings $17 billion warranty bill into view

Ford’s J.D. Power result brings $17 billion warranty bill into view

Ford Motor is giving investors an uncommon look at how its focus on quality is going. The automaker’s new-vehicle quality score improved by 41 problems per 100 vehicles. That compares to a 17-point improvement for the industry. Ford’s gain is about 2.4 times faster than the industry average. The question is if that will turn up as lower warranty costs.
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  • Chip Sector Sees Sharp Volatility Surge While Overall Market Holds Firm
    July 22, 2026, 6:36 AM EDT. The semiconductor segment is experiencing a wave of volatility as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's jacket fetched $960,000 at auction, aligning with chip stocks slipping into a bear market. The Cboe SMH Volatility Index is registering an almost record-high 45-47 point spread against the broader market VIX, reflecting market expectations for substantial chip sector swings. The PHLX Semiconductor Index (^SOX) fell beneath 12,000 before recovering, with major indexes remaining steady as most S&P components trade above their 200-day moving averages.
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