Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) drops 24% with Nasdaq compliance deadline in sight, August 11
Shares of Datavault AI Inc. dropped roughly 24% to $0.28 on Wednesday, with trading volume surpassing 128 million shares by the last hour.
Netlist stock jumps 46% as Samsung pact resets cash and patent risk
Netlist, Inc. shares surged Wednesday after a five-year alliance with Samsung Electronics. The pact licenses Netlist’s full patent portfolio. It also supplies DRAM and NAND while settling pending disputes.
Figma (NYSE:FIG) to confront $2.2 billion share unlock following 14% surge in stock price
Figma stock climbed ahead of earnings set for release after Wednesday’s market close. However, the near-term challenge is not limited to earnings. A planned lock-up expiry may free about 77.7 million more shares to trade starting at Friday’s open.
Reddit shares dip under buyback level as Google search uncertainty challenges ad growth
NEW YORK, August 5, 2026, 13:09 EDT - Reddit stock fell below the company’s recent buyback price, as investor concerns about threats from Google search impacted optimism over advertising revenue increases.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Loses Nearly $175 Billion After Google Overhauls AI Team
Alphabet's stock dropped almost 4% following Google's announcement of its largest AI leadership restructuring since unifying DeepMind with Google Brain. Early estimates indicate a loss of equity value near $175 billion. That is equivalent to about 87% of the $200 billion midpoint forecast for Alphabet’s capital spending in 2026.
Meta’s Compensation and Anthropic Rise Draw Focus as AI Talent Wars Intensify
Last quarter, Meta Platforms reported the highest apparent equity-based compensation expense among four leading U.S. AI platforms, highlighting a new cost risk amid heightened competition for talent in the sector.
Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) falls post-Q2 as stock-based pay surpasses unit gains
Shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc. dropped 5.1% to $3.91 as of 11:09 a.m. EDT. The stock retreated after a quarter that posted improved unit economics but saw an increase in stock-based compensation.
Dell’s $51 Billion AI Order Backlog Surpasses Projected FY27 Revenue Shortfall, Highlighting Margin Concerns
Dell Technologies reported an AI backlog that amounts to 117% of the additional revenue required to meet its fiscal 2027 server goal. Shares advanced 2.0% to $476.81 during late-morning trading in New York.
IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) shares slide ahead of Q2 report as SkyWater agreement prompts valuation review
IonQ shares pulled back on Wednesday while investors awaited second-quarter earnings after the market closed. Despite the drop, the stock was still up 9.2% from its closing price on Friday.
Rocket Lab Shares Under Pressure Despite $397 Million Space Force Contract as Neutron Test Looms
Rocket Lab secured a $397 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to construct, deploy, and manage satellites designed to monitor airborne targets. The agreement also includes the Neutron rocket, which is currently under development.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Shares Shed $500 Billion but Hold Firm on Valuation Premium
Apple shares declined while the broader U.S. market started higher on Wednesday. The company's valuation adjustment is still limited, with its earnings multiple staying above those of three leading technology rivals.
Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) rises 15% in early trade following stronger cash-flow forecast that surpasses revenue outlook
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. stock jumped after revenue exceeded company forecasts by approximately 5%. The firm also saw faster cash generation. Executives increased all significant full-year financial targets.
Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) Shares Gain Following $3.3 Billion Outlook and Stronger Demand
Arista stock rose 10.3% to $210.90 as of 8:59 a.m. ET, after the company issued a quarterly outlook that surpassed Wall Street's high expectations.
Palantir Shares Steady Around $162 After Jumping 29% with U.S. Responsible for 90% of Expansion
Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. dipped slightly ahead of Wednesday’s market open, though the bulk of Tuesday’s 29.45% rally remained. Volume hit 175 million shares, about four times higher than the stock’s recent average.
Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP) Shares Rally Nearly 25% After Q3 Forecast Boosts Valuation
Shares of Shopify Inc. jumped about 25% ahead of the open on Wednesday. The company issued a third-quarter revenue forecast that topped analyst expectations. The rally wiped out the valuation gap cited just a day prior.
Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) rises as missile, engine sales fuel Q2 outperformance
Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. were up 10.8% at $57.45 during Wednesday's premarket session. The U.S. cash market was yet to open.
Uber (NYSE:UBER) Faces Scrutiny Over Cash Generation Ahead of Q2 Earnings
Uber Technologies, Inc. is under pressure to show evidence that increased bookings are being converted into cash at a stronger pace, making the earnings test about more than just demand.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Loses $71 Billion as Bezos’ Stock Sale Challenges AWS Momentum
Amazon.com, Inc. saw approximately $71.2 billion wiped from its market capitalization on Tuesday after a founder-share sale filing halted an earnings-driven surge. The stock declined $6.60, or 2.32%, finishing at $277.42. Shares were priced 0.5% higher at $278.75 as of 05:45 EDT Wednesday.
Ondas (NASDAQ:ONDS) Shares Gain $781 Million Over Two Days Ahead of Earnings Release
Ondas Inc. saw its equity value rise by about $781 million across two sessions, raising expectations ahead of next week’s earnings report. The stock was quoted down 0.5%, at $8.82, in delayed premarket trading on Wednesday. U.S. markets had yet to open for regular trading.
Digital Turbine (NASDAQ:APPS) Shares Leap 28% Past Consensus Price Target After Margin Jump
Digital Turbine, Inc. jumped in premarket trading on Wednesday following stronger-than-expected quarterly results. U.S. premarket trade saw increased activity. The main session opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
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