US Stocks Open: AI Earnings Reset Erases $68 Billion from Four Firms’ Value
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Thursday, with chip manufacturers rebounding as software and data storage stocks posted significant earnings declines.
S&P 500 Ends Flat Despite Narrow Gains, Broader Market Struggles as Earnings Expectations Climb
U.S. equities closed Thursday flat overall, though underlying market action was more negative. Declining stocks accounted for about 59% of NYSE listings and 57% of those on the Nasdaq. Four leading technology stocks reporting earnings dropped an average of 12.5%.
Nasdaq Futures Drop in Early Trading as AI Leaders Face Tougher Earnings Hurdles
NEW YORK, August 6, 2026, 09:02 EDT - U.S. stock index futures turned lower on Wednesday, with Nasdaq futures under the most pressure as some top artificial intelligence stocks confronted stronger earnings expectations.
AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) falls 15% premarket after revenue narrowly misses estimates, erasing $21 billion in value
AppLovin dropped 15.0% to $355 in premarket trade on Thursday, after narrowly missing revenue estimates and issuing weak guidance for the third quarter.
AppLovin shares drop after Q2 revenue slightly below estimates puts valuation in focus
AppLovin shares dropped over 20% after the market closed on Wednesday. The company reported revenue that came in below expectations and provided a sales outlook with a somewhat weak midpoint. Shares reached a low of $298, representing a 28.7% decline.
Why AppLovin Stock Is Back in Focus After Its Q1 Earnings Beat
AppLovin Corp put up first-quarter sales of $1.84 billion, a 59% surge, with diluted EPS hitting $3.56. The Palo Alto-based firm's upbeat second-quarter revenue outlook topped Wall Street estimates, reigniting debate around its AI-powered ad platform and the stock itself.
AppLovin Stock Drops After Q1 Earnings Beat as Wall Street Questions What Comes Next
• AppLovin topped first-quarter expectations for both profit and revenue, as sales climbed 59% from the same period last year.
AppLovin Lands Stagwell Tie-Up as Mobile Gaming Ads Push Into Brand Budgets
AppLovin has teamed up with marketing network Stagwell, announcing the partnership on Tuesday to broaden agency access to its Axon ad platform. According to Stagwell, the agreement will let clients tap into Axon’s audience—over 1 billion daily users on mobile apps and connected TV, those internet-enabled televisions.
AppLovin hints at upside in gaming-ads growth target as investors look for a new catalyst
AppLovin’s CFO says there’s “potential upside” ahead for the company’s longstanding gaming-ad growth target, giving investors a new data point as they watch to see if the adtech group can still outpace a packed, competitive field.
Why AppLovin stock jumped today: executives tease broader e-commerce ads push
AppLovin Corp surged 9.4% to $480.21 late Wednesday afternoon, after executives outlined new ambitions extending past mobile-gaming ads during a conference appearance.
AppLovin stock price slides in Friday trade as ad-tech nerves creep back
AppLovin Corp slipped 3.4% to $429.78 on Friday, giving back some ground after a 13% jump over the previous two sessions. Shares bounced in a $428.23-to-$447.28 range, about 3 million traded. The Nasdaq fell 1.3%.
AppLovin stock jumps nearly 5% as traders chase another swing in APP shares
AppLovin Corp climbed 4.8% to $441.80 late Thursday, having bounced between $417.56 and $445.90 during the session. The Nasdaq stock had just logged a 7.2% gain the day before.
AppLovin stock bounces 3% after sharp slide as SEC probe headline lingers
AppLovin Corp clawed back some ground Tuesday, finishing 3.3% higher at $393.20 after a sharp 9.1% drop the previous session. The stock traded between $366.67 and $398.11 during the day. Volume came in at roughly 4.54 million shares, a notable pullback from Monday’s tally of 7.21 million, Investing.com data show.
AppLovin (APP) stock price rebounds in New York trade, but SEC probe headline still hangs over shares
AppLovin stock rallied 4.4% to $397.23 on Tuesday as tech names snapped back, the Nasdaq-listed shares regaining ground after a stretch of heavy volatility.
AppLovin stock set for Monday after SEC probe update, social platform plans surface
AppLovin Corp finished Friday’s session up 1.6% at $418.68. The move came after Reuters cited Bloomberg News, reporting that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s probe into the marketing platform remains open.
AppLovin (APP) stock swings after-hours as SEC probe stays “active” and social-platform hiring pops up
AppLovin Corp picked up 1.6% to $418.68 in late after-hours action Friday, following news that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission remains in probe mode on the mobile ad company. Shares touched $443 earlier but surrendered most gains by the close.
AppLovin (APP) stock rises on social platform hiring tease as traders look for the next catalyst
AppLovin Corp jumped 3.3% to $425.73 on Friday, gaining $13.73 over its previous close as investors reacted to new indications that the mobile advertising firm is developing a social platform. Trading during the session ranged from $416.40 to $443.00.
AppLovin stock price: what to watch before APP returns Tuesday after the Presidents Day pause
AppLovin Corp ended Friday at $390.55, up 6.4%. U.S. markets shut Monday for a holiday, so trading resumes Tuesday.
AppLovin stock price rebounds into holiday break as APP shares swing on AI fears, analyst calls
AppLovin Corp shares finished Friday at $390.55, climbing 6.4% following Thursday’s sharp slide. During the session, the stock swung from $359 up to $391.85 before dipping 0.4% in late trading. About 9.1 million shares traded hands, down from a hefty 18.8 million the previous day.
AppLovin stock slips in premarket after Q4 results as traders parse 2026 outlook
AppLovin Corporation skidded roughly 5% ahead of the bell Thursday, with shares quoted near $435 after the ad software company revealed a steep revenue surge last quarter and released its Q1 outlook. Wednesday’s session wrapped up with the stock at $456.81.
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