Nasdaq Drops 2.2% as Oil Hits $100, AI Spending Strains Alphabet and Tesla
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq Drops 2.2% as Oil Hits $100, AI Spending Strains Alphabet and Tesla

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Thursday as Brent crude topped $100 and heavy AI capital spending strained Alphabet and Tesla, dragging the Nasdaq down 2.15%.

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AMD Stock Falls 2.3% on Helios AI Rack Production News, Despite Pre-Event Rally
Technology Sarah Chen

AMD Stock Falls 2.3% on Helios AI Rack Production News, Despite Pre-Event Rally

AMD shares fell 2.29% to $539.69 after Helios AI rack production news, despite a prior 11.4% rally. Revenue from Helios is not expected until late Q3, with OpenAI's broad rollout later in 2026.

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Deckers Outdoor Shares Slide as Buybacks Support EPS Amid Profit Decline
Earnings James Calloway

Deckers Outdoor Shares Slide as Buybacks Support EPS Amid Profit Decline

Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) shares dropped 6.1% in after-hours trading after reporting a 6.6% decline in net income, though EPS increased due to aggressive share buybacks.

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Martha Stewart Lamp at Marshalls Highlights TJX Home Segment Growth
Earnings James Calloway

Martha Stewart Lamp at Marshalls Highlights TJX Home Segment Growth

TJX's HomeGoods segment reported a 40% jump in operating profit, with sales up 11%. A $70 Martha Stewart lamp at Marshalls illustrates the company's home goods appeal and margin growth.

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SSI Payment Shift May Boost Walmart's Q2 Sales
Markets Daniel Marsh

SSI Payment Shift May Boost Walmart's Q2 Sales

The August 2026 SSI payment moves to July 31, aligning with Walmart's fiscal quarter end and potentially boosting Q2 sales. Dollar General and Dollar Tree see no timing change.

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ServiceNow Shares Slide 3.7% on Weaker H2 Forecast
Earnings James Calloway

ServiceNow Shares Slide 3.7% on Weaker H2 Forecast

ServiceNow shares dropped 3.7% after its 2026 forecast suggested softer H2 performance, with subscription revenue $44.5 million below earlier projections.

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Hecla Mining Outperforms Silver Peers Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Hecla Mining Outperforms Silver Peers Ahead of Q2 Earnings Report

Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) shares have risen 5.5% since July 16, outperforming silver and industry peers. Q2 earnings on August 4 will test if cash flow held up despite softer silver prices.

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MARA Holdings Rises Despite Lagging Peers Amid AI Contract Backlog
Analysis Daniel Marsh

MARA Holdings Rises Despite Lagging Peers Amid AI Contract Backlog

MARA Holdings closed at $12.77, up 2.9%, but underperformed peers with an 11.8% five-session gain versus a 21.6% median, as AI contract uncertainties persist.

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Lucas GC Soars 85% on Massive Volume, CTO Transition Set
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lucas GC Soars 85% on Massive Volume, CTO Transition Set

Lucas GC shares rocketed 85% on volume exceeding shares outstanding. The CTO steps down as senior adviser next week.

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SoundHound AI Shares Dip 3.7% as Revenue Growth Questions Loom
Analysis Daniel Marsh

SoundHound AI Shares Dip 3.7% as Revenue Growth Questions Loom

SoundHound AI shares dropped 3.7% to $6.22 as a new Deliverect partnership failed to reassure investors ahead of Q2 results, with revenue growth targets under scrutiny.

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Megacap Cash Burn and Surging Oil Pressure Markets
Markets Daniel Marsh

Megacap Cash Burn and Surging Oil Pressure Markets

U.S. stocks fell sharply on Thursday, led by a 2.3% drop in the Nasdaq, after Alphabet and Tesla reported heavy capital spending and negative free cash flow. Brent crude surged above $101, adding to inflation fears ahead of the Fed meeting.

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Dow Plunges 507 Points; Tech Giants Alphabet, Amazon, Salesforce Fuel Nearly Half the Drop
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Plunges 507 Points; Tech Giants Alphabet, Amazon, Salesforce Fuel Nearly Half the Drop

The Dow Jones fell 507 points as Alphabet, Amazon, and Salesforce accounted for nearly half the drop. Oil above $100 and rising rate hike odds added pressure, while Honeywell gained.

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