Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) set for almost twofold surge in quarterly capital expenditure rate
Meta Platforms, Inc. will have to almost double its average quarterly capital expenditures rate in line with the midpoint of its 2026 outlook.
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) climbs after $70 million in orders; focus turns to converting backlog to revenue
Nasdaq’s standard trading hours ended. The after-hours market was still active at the dateline. Ondas ended the main session up 4.4% at $8.00.
AT&T (NYSE:T) Shares Gain After Subscriber Numbers Fuel $10 Billion Buyback Equation
AT&T Inc. posted better-than-expected subscriber numbers and reported robust quarterly cash flow.
Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) gains after 1,000-truck goal highlights order activity
Aurora's stock gained 4.8% on Wednesday following the release of its new
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) earnings in focus as analysts weigh growth driven by acquisitions against upcoming EPS data
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated closed Wednesday up 0.6% at $18.27 per share following
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) earnings: Cloud segment accounts for 63% of operating profit increase, while free cash flow slips into negative territory
NEW YORK, July 22, 2026, 4:18 p.m. EDT — Alphabet said its
Shares in NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) Fall as Chip Investment Suggests Approximately $760 Million
NIO’s remaining interest in GeniTech is valued at around $763 million, representing 7.8% of NIO’s market capitalisation of $9.75 billion. The figure is based on publicly disclosed financing details and the most recent share count.
Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares fall 6% after software outlook rattles lofty 42-times-sales valuation
Palantir stock fell 6.4% on Wednesday amid a widespread selloff in software names. The session also featured a new alert over postponed AI buying. U.S. cash markets stayed open.
NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) Slips as Dilution Overhang Tests Nuclear Rally
NuScale Power Corporation fell 1.7% to $8.56 on Wednesday. The decline erased part of Tuesday’s 9.4% advance. U.S. markets remained open.
SoundHound AI Shares Dip Ahead of August 5 Results With Revenue Growth Under Scrutiny
Shares of SoundHound AI, Inc. declined 1.8% on Wednesday. In a separate development, the company set August 5 for its second-quarter earnings report. The latest update did not include any financial figures.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares rise as investors focus on mix over sales volume for earnings assessment
Ford stock climbed 1.4% on Wednesday, reaching roughly $14.47. The gain lifted shares past FactSet’s median target with six days to go before the company’s earnings report.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Trims AGI Staff, Highlighting Scrutiny on $200 Billion Capex Returns
Amazon eliminated positions within its artificial general intelligence team on Wednesday. The firm expects to invest roughly $200 billion in capital expenditures this year. The move highlights a preference for deploying funds to drive returns over reducing workforce costs, benefiting shareholders.
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) Stock Falls After Q2 Backlog Fails to Impress, Despite Revenue Increase
NEW YORK, July 22, 2026, 12:05 p.m. – Shares of ServiceNow declined as investors reacted to a lackluster Q2 backlog performance, even though the company reported an uptick in revenue.
Micron (NASDAQ:MU) shares jump 12% as AI-driven memory prices come under scrutiny
Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. dipped 0.3% on Wednesday following a 12.2% jump in the previous session. The surge lifted the company's market capitalization by roughly $119 billion, according to an initial estimate.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stock Rises as Investors Weigh $27 Billion Buyback Against Slower Growth
Netflix, Inc. shares rose 2.2% to $70.15 at 10:58 a.m. EDT. U.S. markets remained open, while the main indexes were mixed.
Bitmine (NYSE:BMNR) share repurchase responsible for bulk of weekly Ether-per-share increase
Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. climbed 4.6% to $18.02 in early Wednesday trade as investors analyzed the company’s recent focus on buybacks in its weekly capital allocation.
Archer Aviation reveals Halo launch partner Marubeni, skips order value after 20% stock surge
NEW YORK, July 22, 2026, 09:07 EDT — Archer Aviation has named Japan’s Marubeni as its initial partner for the global Halo service debut, but did not announce the value of the order following a sharp 20% rise in its shares.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Shares Dip on Increased AI Supply, Investor Attention Turns to Client Orders
Nvidia stock fell ahead of the open on Wednesday, even after new supply-chain agreements. The split indicates investors are now looking for evidence of returns from customers.
Nokia Shares Fall After Analyst Projects Q2 Profit to Reach Seasonal Limit
Nokia Oyj dropped 1.3% to €9.26 on Wednesday. Early projections suggest second-quarter earnings are at the top end of Nokia’s usual range.
Tencent (HKG:0700) tumbles 7% as gaming concerns and buyback halt weigh on shares
Tencent dropped 7.1% on Wednesday, marking its steepest fall in over a year. Analysts pointed to worries about gaming revenue and increased focus on AI-related investments.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) set for almost twofold surge in quarterly capital expenditure rate
Meta Platforms, Inc. will have to almost double its average quarterly capital expenditures rate in line with the midpoint of its 2026 outlook.
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) climbs after $70 million in orders; focus turns to converting backlog to revenue
Nasdaq’s standard trading hours ended. The after-hours market was still active at the dateline. Ondas ended the main session up 4.4% at $8.00.
United Rentals (NYSE:URI) Shares Surge 9% as Higher Demand Spurs Upward Guidance Revision; 2026 Cash-Flow Projection Stays Level
United Rentals Inc. climbed after reporting its highest-ever second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The stock was up 2.1% during normal trading hours.
Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) could incur as much as $47 million in charges related to Maple Street exit
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. plans to record charges as high as $47 million as it exits Maple Street Biscuit Company. The brand accounted for under 2% of yearly revenue. Management projects the move will improve adjusted EBITDA in fiscal 2027.
AT&T (NYSE:T) Shares Gain After Subscriber Numbers Fuel $10 Billion Buyback Equation
AT&T Inc. posted better-than-expected subscriber numbers and reported robust quarterly cash flow. Shares rose 3.5%. The S&P 500 edged down 0.1%.
Molina Healthcare stock falls as first-half EPS covers 73.5% of 2026 floor
Molina Healthcare, Inc. shares sank 9.4% to $200.85 after hours Wednesday. The 18:09 EDT quote was preliminary. Investors looked past an earnings beat and higher guidance.
QuantumScape (NASDAQ:QS) slides as PowerCo reduces maximum payment by 42%
QuantumScape stock declined 3.8% to $5.65 in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The company reported a reduced loss. Executives further outlined a decreased payment cap from PowerCo.
Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) gains after 1,000-truck goal highlights order activity
Aurora's stock gained 4.8% on Wednesday following the release of its new driverless trucks. The Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.6%.
TrumpRx’s 800-drug increase intensifies tariff threat facing generic drug manufacturers
Shares of U.S. generic drugmakers declined on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a schedule for new tariffs. Generic drugs brought into the U.S. could see tariffs reaching 200% starting in 2029. U.S. cash markets were shut.
Capital One (NYSE:COF) challenge may postpone as much as $110 million in projected quarterly interest expenses
A challenge to Capital One Financial’s savings-account settlement has the potential to delay between $90.3 million and $109.7 million in gross quarterly rate expenses. The estimate is initial and does not reflect official company guidance.
PN Smart Energy (NASDAQ:PN) share price doubles; trading volume surpasses declared Class A amount
PN Smart Energy Limited stock jumped more than 100% on Wednesday, closing at $9.34 after rising $5.31. Nasdaq trading ended for the day, while after-hours trading carried on.
NovaGold shares surge 10% after Donlin agreement boosts per-share exposure
NovaGold Resources Inc. surged after it reached a deal to acquire Paulson Advisers’ 40% interest in Donlin Gold. Shares in New York rose 10.3% to $6.21, while the Toronto listing advanced 10.1% to C$8.74.
Infosys (NSE:INFY) Faces Organic Growth Challenge in Earnings Preview as Shares Trail Nifty IT
Infosys Limited’s shares declined 2.8% since July 16, trailing the Nifty IT index’s 0.6% fall ahead of Thursday’s results, closing data showed. Indian cash markets were shut at the time of report.
July 31 to See August 2026 SSI Payment in $5.4 Billion Timing Shift
August’s Supplemental Security Income disbursement is expected to total roughly $5.41 billion, according to an initial estimate. Recipients are set to receive payments on Friday, July 31.
Gerdau (NYSE:GGB; BVMF:GGBR4) stock rises after hydro power deal, strengthening energy risk management approach
Shares of Gerdau S.A. rose on Wednesday across both platforms. The company's ADR closed at $4.77, up 2.7%. The preferred stock ended the session at R$24.06, increasing 2.4%.
Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) posts record Q2 revenue, cash conversion climbs
Texas Instruments reported its highest-ever second-quarter revenue and issued guidance ahead of analyst expectations on Wednesday. Despite this, shares dropped about 3% in after-hours trading.
Rani Therapeutics Holdings (NASDAQ:RANI) surges 29%, shrinking Nasdaq compliance deficit to 11%
Shares of Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. surged 29.4% on Wednesday, ending the day at $0.89. Despite the gain, the stock finished roughly 11% under Nasdaq’s minimum threshold.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) earnings in focus as analysts weigh growth driven by acquisitions against upcoming EPS data
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated closed Wednesday up 0.6% at $18.27 per share following the end of U.S. cash trading. Investors are awaiting Thursday's results to see if deal-driven growth delivers per-share improvement.
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) climbs as cash reserves highlight valuation against high sales multiple
Rigetti Computing closed Wednesday at about $15.20, trimming some of Tuesday’s 7.2% increase. The regular session on the Nasdaq had finished, but after-hours trading was still ongoing.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) falls short of Wall Street Q2 estimates, yet outperforms on cash usage
Tesla fell short of its own adjusted profit expectations by 40% on Wednesday, even though it posted record deliveries for the second quarter. The stock slipped 2.6% in early after-hours trade.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) lowers 2026 revenue forecast while higher cash-flow aims boost second-half pressure
NEW YORK, July 22, 2026, 16:25 EDT – IBM reduced its revenue guidance for 2026, with its revised cash-flow target placing greater emphasis on the company's performance for the second half.
Dow edges unchanged as software drop offset by index structure
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished nearly flat in Wednesday's U.S. cash session, closing just shy of 52,219 after peaking at 52,511.21.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) earnings: Cloud segment accounts for 63% of operating profit increase, while free cash flow slips into negative territory
NEW YORK, July 22, 2026, 4:18 p.m. EDT — Alphabet said its cloud division was responsible for 63% of its operating profit growth, but free cash flow fell below zero in the period.
US Stocks Fall With AI Hardware Outpacing Software in 21-Point Gap
U.S. equities ended down on Wednesday, though headline indexes masked a pronounced AI sector divergence. The S&P 500 slipped 0.14%, while the Nasdaq dropped 0.57%.