Apple stock (AAPL) set for $602 billion valuation test after Jefferies downgrade

Shares of Apple Inc. slipped ahead of Wednesday's market open, marking losses for a second consecutive session. A new downgrade from Jefferies shifted focus to Apple's product roadmap as the main point of contention in its valuation, instead of present sales figures.

12 August 2026

Riskified stock (RSKD) climbs 7% after 22% revenue growth challenges profitability margins

Shares of Riskified Ltd. gained 6.8% in premarket trading on Wednesday. The fraud prevention software provider posted a 22% increase in revenue and raised its 2026 guidance for the second consecutive time. The stock was priced at $5.63 as of 06:52 EDT, according to Investing.com.

12 August 2026

Earnings·NYSE:RSKD·Stock Market·Technology

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Drops in Premarket After 40% Weekly Surge with Valuation Questions Resurfacing

Palantir Technologies Inc. traded lower before the market opened on Wednesday. This comes after the company's best weekly performance since November 2024. The stock was last at $172.61 at 07:07 EDT, representing a decline of roughly 1.3% from its previous close of $174.94 on Tuesday.

12 August 2026

NASDAQ:PLTR·Stock Market·Technology

Microsoft stock (MSFT) retreats as Maia 300 launch challenges $116 billion capex investment

Shares of Microsoft Corporation slipped in premarket trading on Wednesday following a report that detailed new figures for its upcoming custom AI chip. According to The Information, as reported by Reuters, Microsoft may debut the Maia 300 in September and is in discussions with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. regarding its 2027 production capacity.

12 August 2026

Cloud Computing·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market·Technology

Lumentum (LITE) lifts margin forecast following revenue surge; targets 40% benchmark

Lumentum Holdings Inc. forecasts adjusted operating margin between 39.5% and 40.5% for the current quarter, marking its highest guidance in a release that also showed revenue grew by more than twice compared with the prior period.

12 August 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:LITE·Stock Market·Technology

Rocket Lab Shares Rebound; $2.36 Billion Backlog Offset by Neutron Launch Delay Concerns

Shares of Rocket Lab Corporation rose ahead of Wednesday’s market open. Investors focused on the company’s record $2.36 billion order backlog and robust revenue expectations, offsetting concerns about a shortened 2026 launch window for Neutron. The regular session for the Nasdaq was closed while trading continued in premarket hours.

12 August 2026

NASDAQ:RKLB·Space Industry·Stock Market·Technology

Nvidia shares (NVDA) rise after $500 billion fundraising plan retains $125 billion safety net

NVIDIA Corporation shares rose slightly in premarket trading on Wednesday as investors considered a proposal for upwards of $500 billion in external AI funding alongside Nvidia's optional $125 billion backstop. The stock was last indicated at $218.94, gaining 0.66% at 04:54 EDT.

12 August 2026

NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:APO·NYSE:BLK·NYSE:BN·NYSE:BX·NYSE:GS·NYSE:KKR·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Super Micro shares (SMCI) climb 7% as record-high margins coincide with a 35% surge in sales

SAN JOSE, California, August 12, 2026, 04:48 EDT - Super Micro Computer stock advanced 7%, with the company balancing a 35% jump in sales against margins reaching all-time highs.

12 August 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:SMCI·Stock Market·Technology

CoreWeave Shares Surge 17%; $37 Billion Capex Triggers Cash Challenge

CoreWeave, Inc. surged 17% to $105.68 in premarket trade on Wednesday. Investors looked past an additional boost in projected infrastructure investment, focusing instead on the company’s record revenue and an improved forecast. The main U.S. market session had not yet opened.

12 August 2026

NASDAQ:CRWV·Stock Market·Technology

Riot Platforms (RIOT) Rises as $9.1 Billion AI Deal Sets Higher Benchmark for Delivery

Shares of Riot Platforms, Inc. rose on Tuesday following its signing of a record data-center lease. The 20-year deal secures 191 megawatts in Rockdale, Texas. Riot projects base revenue of $9.1 billion.

12 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:RIOT·Stock Market·Technology

Cisco shares fall after earnings highlight $3.7 billion AI order surge

Cisco Systems, Inc. dropped 1.75% to $120.43 on Tuesday. Traders anticipate a much bigger shift after earnings on Wednesday. Options are pricing in an approximate 7% move by Friday, equating to around $33 billion based on Cisco’s $474.67 billion market capitalization.

12 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings·NASDAQ:CSCO·Stock Market·Technology

T-Mobile Shares (TMUS) Inch Higher With Network Outage Searches Again Raising Questions Over Service Reliability

T-Mobile US, Inc. ticked up on Tuesday as searches related to outages spiked nationwide. Google Trends indicated more than 500,000 searches for “T-Mobile outage,” an increase of over 1,000%.

12 August 2026

NASDAQ:TMUS·Stock Market·Technology

Shake Shack Shares Steady Despite Viral Kiosk Glitch Impacting Licensed Locations

Shake Shack Inc. gained 0.45% to close at $71.77 on Tuesday. By 17:18 EDT, the stock moved down 0.53% in after-hours trading to $71.39. The company’s pricing controls faced examination following a widely shared kiosk video.

12 August 2026

NYSE:SHAK·Stock Market·Technology

Nebius Shares Rise 5% on NASDAQ, $2 Billion Revenue Target Sets Challenge for H2 Earnings

Nebius Group N.V. climbed 4.95% to finish at $193.23 on Tuesday. The stock gained another 5.57% after hours, reaching $204.00 as of 16:54 EDT. The move came as the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.60%.

11 August 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:NBIS·Stock Market·Technology

Nvidia (NVDA) lays out $500 billion finance plan to address AI affordability

NVIDIA Corporation has partnered with six major financial institutions to raise over $500 billion for artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The initiative aims to convert demand for its computing platforms into projects suitable for financing.

11 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:NVDA·Stock Market·Technology

Ondas Shares (ONDS) Gain Following Drone Contract, Face 10x Sales Valuation Threshold

Shares of Ondas Inc. advanced on Tuesday following the company's success in securing an Israeli defense contract. By 15:31 EDT, the stock was trading at $9.535, an increase of 2.4%.

11 August 2026

Drones·NASDAQ:ONDS·Stock Market·Technology

Alphabet Shares (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Slide 3.6% Ahead of Pixel 11 Debut; AI Investment Remains Central Issue

Shares of Alphabet Inc. Class A declined 3.6% on Tuesday, ahead of Google's scheduled launch of its latest Pixel devices in New York. As of 14:47 EDT, the stock was trading at $344.68, close to its intraday low.

11 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:GOOGL·Stock Market·Technology

Lumentum Shares (LITE) Swing 13% After Earnings, With AI Margins in Focus

Shares of Lumentum Holdings Inc. were mostly flat on Tuesday ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings release, which could impact one of Wall Street's top-valued artificial-intelligence hardware bets. The stock traded at $817.06 at 15:02 EDT, showing a 0.44% gain as U.S. markets stayed open.

11 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings·NASDAQ:LITE·Stock Market·Technology

SpaceX shares (SPCX) fall as upcoming share unlock matches 3.4 days of trading volume

Shares of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. dropped under their $135 offering price on Tuesday, as investors anticipated a further post-IPO share unlock. At 1:38 p.m. in New York, the stock was trading at $132.57, representing a 4.5% decline during the ongoing session.

11 August 2026

Space·Stock Market·Technology

Blackstone (BX) shares advance after Nvidia unlocks $500 billion AI-finance opportunity

Shares in Blackstone Inc. rose on Tuesday following news that NVIDIA Corp. had included the asset manager in a compute-financing platform aiming to leverage over $500 billion in third-party funds.

11 August 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:APO·NYSE:BX·Stock Market·Technology

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Riskified stock (RSKD) climbs 7% after 22% revenue growth challenges profitability margins

Palantir Stock (PLTR) Drops in Premarket After 40% Weekly Surge with Valuation Questions Resurfacing

Microsoft stock (MSFT) retreats as Maia 300 launch challenges $116 billion capex investment

Lumentum (LITE) lifts margin forecast following revenue surge; targets 40% benchmark

Rocket Lab Shares Rebound; $2.36 Billion Backlog Offset by Neutron Launch Delay Concerns

Nvidia shares (NVDA) rise after $500 billion fundraising plan retains $125 billion safety net

Super Micro shares (SMCI) climb 7% as record-high margins coincide with a 35% surge in sales

CoreWeave Shares Surge 17%; $37 Billion Capex Triggers Cash Challenge

Riot Platforms (RIOT) Rises as $9.1 Billion AI Deal Sets Higher Benchmark for Delivery

Cisco shares fall after earnings highlight $3.7 billion AI order surge

T-Mobile Shares (TMUS) Inch Higher With Network Outage Searches Again Raising Questions Over Service Reliability

Shake Shack Shares Steady Despite Viral Kiosk Glitch Impacting Licensed Locations

Nebius Shares Rise 5% on NASDAQ, $2 Billion Revenue Target Sets Challenge for H2 Earnings

Nvidia (NVDA) lays out $500 billion finance plan to address AI affordability

Ondas Shares (ONDS) Gain Following Drone Contract, Face 10x Sales Valuation Threshold

Alphabet Shares (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Slide 3.6% Ahead of Pixel 11 Debut; AI Investment Remains Central Issue

Lumentum Shares (LITE) Swing 13% After Earnings, With AI Margins in Focus

SpaceX shares (SPCX) fall as upcoming share unlock matches 3.4 days of trading volume

Blackstone (BX) shares advance after Nvidia unlocks $500 billion AI-finance opportunity

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