Artificial Intelligence 31 July 2026

Futures Rise as Crude Drops 6% Ahead of Jobs Data and Major AI Results

U.S. stock futures climbed in early trading on Monday as oil prices tumbled. Washington postponed an additional strike on Iran and continued talks on Tehran’s nuclear activities and the Strait of Hormuz. Cash markets remained closed.

3 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings·Stock Market

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Eyes $119 Billion AI Outlay as Rebound Put to the Test

NEW YORK, August 2, 2026, 17:03 EDT – Alphabet's recovery will be challenged in the second half as the company targets $119 billion in spending on artificial intelligence, marking a crucial period ahead.

2 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:GOOGL·Stock Market·Technology

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares soar 22% after disclosure of $678 billion order backlog boosts focus on AI investments

Microsoft Corporation closed at $464.72 on Friday, marking a 3.0% increase during the session. Shares climbed 21.8% for the week, following earnings released on Wednesday. U.S. markets did not open on Sunday.

2 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market·Technology

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) Ends Wild Week Nearly Flat as $4 Billion AI Target Raises Delivery Bar

U.S. markets were closed Sunday. IREN finished Friday at $36.80 after falling 3.8%. The stock lost only 0.7% across the week. That masked a 30.5% Thursday surge and a 13.6% Wednesday drop.

2 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:IREN·Stock Market·Technology

Nokia (HEL:NOKIA) shares fall 13% after earnings as AI growth meets cash test

Nokia Oyj closed Friday at €7.958, down 3.2% for the week. It has fallen 13.2% since July 22, before its second-quarter report.

2 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·HEX:NOKIA·Stock Market·Technology

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Shares Top $200 as Amazon Pushes Higher AI Investment

NVIDIA Corporation ended Friday’s session at $200.75, rising 2.9%. Over the week, however, the stock declined 2.9%.

2 August 2026

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

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) rises 15% with AWS margins buoying $220 billion AI investment plan

Amazon closed at $271.58 on Friday, jumping 15.3%. The gain far outpaced the wider market. U.S. cash markets did not open on Sunday.

2 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Cloud Computing·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market·Technology

Cloud Revenue Highlights Divide in AI Stock Selloff, Separating Market Winners and Losers

U.S. cash markets did not open on Sunday following a turbulent AI-driven week that finished up. Investors favored clear cloud revenue growth while penalizing poor cash conversion. Chipmakers suffered more significant losses on concerns about supply linked to China.

2 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Cloud Computing·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:MSFT·NASDAQ:PLTR·Stock Market

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Shares Drop 3.2% While AI Power Project Remains Pending Final Approvals

NextEra Energy ended Friday's session at $86.92, a decline of 1.15%. Over the past five sessions, the stock dropped 3.2%. U.S. markets did not open on Saturday.

1 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Energy·NYSE:NEE·Stock Market

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) Closes the Week Unchanged After Volatility as AI Contracts Move to Fulfillment

IREN Limited finished a turbulent week little changed. Shareholders are now focused on a delivery challenge.

1 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:IREN·Stock Market·Technology

Nokia Oyj (HEL:NOKIA) Shares Fall by Week’s Close as €2.8 Billion AI Order Intake Raises Liquidity Concerns

Nokia closed the week down 3.2%, capping days of swings, even after a favorable rating update. Cash conversion remains a key challenge.

1 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NYSE:NOK·Stock Market

S&P 500 Rises 1% Over the Week While AI Impact Leads to Mixed Results Among Major Tech Stocks

Wall Street advanced last week, yet the market rally heightened scrutiny of AI investments. Investors favored strong cloud earnings, while companies with poor cash conversion faced selling pressure.

1 August 2026

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

SoundHound AI Shares (NASDAQ:SOUN) Close Unchanged Ahead of Earnings as Revenue Estimates Climb

SoundHound AI, Inc. closed at $6.13 on Friday, slipping 0.5% over the last week. Despite the steady close, the company faces a significant sales challenge ahead. To meet its guidance midpoint, SoundHound must deliver about $73 million in average revenue per quarter in the second half.

31 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:SOUN·Stock Market·Technology

U.S. stocks climb as AI-driven surge sidesteps small caps

U.S. equities finished up on Friday, with technology and consumer sectors posting the strongest gains. The S&P 500 advanced 0.70%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.00%. The cash session ended at 4 p.m. EDT.

31 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) rises 5% on Moonshot report highlighting AI-cloud synergy

Alibaba Group Holding Limited ended Friday’s session up 5.1% at $122.28. The stock gained after a report connected its cloud infrastructure to Moonshot’s artificial intelligence models.

31 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Cloud Computing·HKG:9988·NYSE:BABA·Stock Market·Technology

Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) drops as Ticketmaster’s AI initiative raises concerns over privacy and outages

Shares of Live Nation declined by 5.4% on Friday even after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue. The drop renewed scrutiny on Ticketmaster’s business model and ongoing operational challenges.

31 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NYSE:LYV·Stock Market·Technology

Palantir’s AI Strategy Encounters 41-Times-Sales Challenge

Palantir shares held steady on Friday as CEO Alex Karp intensified his criticism of low-cost artificial intelligence. The stock is set for a more decisive move Monday, following a decline of almost one-third so far this year.

31 July 2026

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

US Stocks Hold Steady Midday Amid AI-Driven Gains, Treasury Yield Stands at 4.73%

U.S. equities gave up the bulk of their initial gains by midday on Friday as rising Treasury yields offset positive momentum from strong cloud earnings. The S&P 500 was unchanged, while the Nasdaq held a modest lead.

31 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:MSFT·NYSEARCA:IWM·Stock Market·US Economy

Focus Universal (NASDAQ:FCUV) surges 651% following AI rollout, surpasses adjusted warrant strike price

Nasdaq markets were trading at the time of writing. Focus Universal Inc. advanced to $14.12 after introducing an automated platform for business documents. Shares finished Thursday’s session at $1.88.

31 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:FCUV·Stock Market·Technology

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Cloud Profit Lift Pushes Nasdaq Futures Higher, Redefining Wall Street’s AI Benchmark

U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, driven by gains in Amazon’s cloud segment that offset Apple’s softer outlook. The Nasdaq 100 outperformed. The main session was set to open at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

31 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Cloud Computing·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market

Artificial Intelligence 31 July 2026 - 3 August 2026

Futures Rise as Crude Drops 6% Ahead of Jobs Data and Major AI Results

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Eyes $119 Billion AI Outlay as Rebound Put to the Test

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares soar 22% after disclosure of $678 billion order backlog boosts focus on AI investments

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) Ends Wild Week Nearly Flat as $4 Billion AI Target Raises Delivery Bar

Nokia (HEL:NOKIA) shares fall 13% after earnings as AI growth meets cash test

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Shares Top $200 as Amazon Pushes Higher AI Investment

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) rises 15% with AWS margins buoying $220 billion AI investment plan

Cloud Revenue Highlights Divide in AI Stock Selloff, Separating Market Winners and Losers

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Shares Drop 3.2% While AI Power Project Remains Pending Final Approvals

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) Closes the Week Unchanged After Volatility as AI Contracts Move to Fulfillment

Nokia Oyj (HEL:NOKIA) Shares Fall by Week’s Close as €2.8 Billion AI Order Intake Raises Liquidity Concerns

S&P 500 Rises 1% Over the Week While AI Impact Leads to Mixed Results Among Major Tech Stocks

SoundHound AI Shares (NASDAQ:SOUN) Close Unchanged Ahead of Earnings as Revenue Estimates Climb

U.S. stocks climb as AI-driven surge sidesteps small caps

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) rises 5% on Moonshot report highlighting AI-cloud synergy

Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) drops as Ticketmaster’s AI initiative raises concerns over privacy and outages

Palantir’s AI Strategy Encounters 41-Times-Sales Challenge

US Stocks Hold Steady Midday Amid AI-Driven Gains, Treasury Yield Stands at 4.73%

Focus Universal (NASDAQ:FCUV) surges 651% following AI rollout, surpasses adjusted warrant strike price

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) Cloud Profit Lift Pushes Nasdaq Futures Higher, Redefining Wall Street’s AI Benchmark

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