Joby Aviation Stock Drops 8% as Virgin Atlantic Deal Lacks Financial Details
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Joby Aviation Stock Drops 8% as Virgin Atlantic Deal Lacks Financial Details

Joby Aviation shares slid 8.1% on Friday, closing at $6.93, as the Virgin Atlantic agreement lacked specifics on aircraft orders, payments, or launch dates.

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Western Digital Posts Weekly Gain Despite Friday Slide as Profit Outlook Brightens
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Western Digital Posts Weekly Gain Despite Friday Slide as Profit Outlook Brightens

Western Digital closed Friday at $519.80, down 6.9%, yet still gained 8.9% for the week as profit estimates climbed 20% to $3.30 per share.

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CSL Shares Slide 7.4% as HEMGENIX Scale-Up Faces Supply Constraints
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CSL Shares Slide 7.4% as HEMGENIX Scale-Up Faces Supply Constraints

CSL shares dropped 7.4% last week as HEMGENIX gene therapy progress remains limited, with supply constraints and revenue concerns weighing on the stock.

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CBA Shares Rise as Competitors Outperform in Rate-Driven Rally
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CBA Shares Rise as Competitors Outperform in Rate-Driven Rally

CBA shares rose 1.0% on Friday, trailing rivals Westpac, NAB, and ANZ which averaged a 1.41% gain as investors sought cheaper income plays.

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Viking Therapeutics Faces Cash Runway Questions Ahead of Q2 Report
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Viking Therapeutics Faces Cash Runway Questions Ahead of Q2 Report

Viking Therapeutics shares fell 6.2% last week as analysts increased Q2 loss estimates by 24% to $1.23 per share. The company's cash runway faces scrutiny ahead of earnings on July 29.

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NIO Stock Falls 8% Despite 63% Delivery Surge; ES8 Margins in Focus
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NIO Stock Falls 8% Despite 63% Delivery Surge; ES8 Margins in Focus

NIO shares fell 8% for the week as a 63% delivery surge failed to offset concerns over margins and a Q2 delivery miss. The new ES8 five-seater's impact on profitability is under review.

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Archer Aviation Holds Weekly Gain as Market Awaits Firm Defense Orders
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Archer Aviation Holds Weekly Gain as Market Awaits Firm Defense Orders

Archer Aviation shares ended the week up 7.4%, but a significant portion of Monday's gains evaporated after Halo failed to disclose order pricing, highlighting the need for firm contracts.

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Alibaba Stock Retreats After Qwen Surge, Cloud Margins Now Key Focus
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Alibaba Stock Retreats After Qwen Surge, Cloud Margins Now Key Focus

Alibaba's stock gave back gains from its Qwen model launch, with weekly declines of 2.5% in the US and 4.3% in Hong Kong. Market attention is now on cloud margins.

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Arbe Robotics Slips From Defense Rally, Eyes Q2 Earnings
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Arbe Robotics Slips From Defense Rally, Eyes Q2 Earnings

Arbe Robotics (ARBE) stock retreated from a defense-contract rally, closing at $0.6777 with a 6.7% weekly loss. Q2 earnings on August 6 are the next key event.

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CoreWeave Stock Drops 11% as Backlog Conversion Timeline Raises Financing Concerns
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CoreWeave Stock Drops 11% as Backlog Conversion Timeline Raises Financing Concerns

CoreWeave shares tumbled 11.4% as investors weighed the pace of backlog conversion against a $31-$35 billion capital budget. Microsoft and Meta earnings this week will test demand.

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Meta Shares See $44 Swing as AI Spending, Ad Trial Loom
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Meta Shares See $44 Swing as AI Spending, Ad Trial Loom

Meta Platforms shares slid 1.8% on Friday, with options implying a $44 swing after earnings. The company faces a high capex ratio and a critical advertising trial.

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PayPal Stock Holds Nearly 67% of Takeover Premium Ahead of Q2 Earnings
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PayPal Stock Holds Nearly 67% of Takeover Premium Ahead of Q2 Earnings

PayPal shares retained 66.9% of the bid premium from a reported $60.50 takeover offer ahead of Q2 earnings, closing Friday at $56.15.

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