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Microsoft's Strong Earnings Boosts Stock Futures Rebound
Stock futures are rebounding Thursday after Wednesday's volatile session, as a strong earnings report from Microsoft helped restore confidence in the artificial intelligence trade and offset lingering uncertainty following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision.The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as widely expected, but markets were unsettled by signs of growing disagreement among policymakers and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's reluctance to provide clear forward guidance on the path of monetary policy. Treasury yields climbed following the decision, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching its highest level in nearly two decades, reflecting persistent concerns about inflation and the outlook for rates.Corporate earnings remain the primary catalyst for markets. Microsoft shares are surging in premarket trading after the software giant reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, projected robust current-quarter sales and cloud growth, and reassured investors with a lower-than-feared capital expenditure outlook. The results helped ease recent concerns that soaring AI-related spending was outpacing returns. Not all technology earnings were well received, however, as Meta Platforms is trading sharply lower after reporting a steep decline in free cash flow tied to heavy AI investment.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures rose 0.58%, Nasdaq futures rose 1.60% and Dow futures rose 0.35%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -MarketAxessup 30% after Intercontinental Exchangeannounced a definitive agreement to acquire the company for $167 per share in cashUP AFTER EARNINGS -Baxterup 14%Quanta Servicesup 13%Lam Researchup 13%Fortinetup 12%Microsoftup 9%Chipotleup 7%ING Groepup 5%Lloyds Bankingup 4%Starbucksup 4%Oil Statesup 3%Shellup 2%Wescoup 1%Bristol Myersup 1%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Teladocdown 19%Meta Platformsdown 9%Sirius XMdown 8%Check Pointdown 8%Carvanadown 8%AMC Networksdown 6%Norwegian Cruise Linedown 6%Sanofidown 5%Altria Groupdown 3%Qualcommdown 3%AB InBevdown 2%
SiriusXM Reports Q2 Revenue of $2.16B, Exceeding Expectations
Reports Q2 revenue $2.16B, consensus $2.14B. "Since resetting our strategy, we've been focused on building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM, and our second quarter performance demonstrates that strategy is delivering meaningful results," said Jennifer Witz, Chief Executive Officer. "We achieved positive second-quarter self-pay net additions for the first time in four years, strengthened engagement and retention across our subscriber base, and continue to build momentum by delivering premium content and experiences that deepen our connection with listeners while creating new opportunities for advertisers. These results reflect disciplined execution and give us the confidence to raise our full-year guidance for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. We remain focused on creating long-term value by investing in the areas that strengthen our listener relationships and further differentiate SiriusXM."
Company Raises FY26 Adjusted EBITDA Outlook to $2.63B
Raises FY26 adjusted EBITDA view to $2.63B from $2.6B. "Our financial performance in the first half of the year reflects the durability of our business model and our disciplined approach to execution," said Zac Coughlin, Chief Financial Officer. "We grew ARPU, expanded margins, generated strong free cash flow, reduced debt and reached our long-term leverage target, demonstrating our ability to strengthen the business while continuing to invest in our strategic priorities. With a strong balance sheet and consistent cash generation, we are well positioned to execute our balanced capital allocation strategy-investing in the business, maintaining financial flexibility, and returning capital to shareholders."
Dell's Strong Earnings Propel Tech Stocks Higher
The major averages closed higher on the last trading day of the month as Dell's blowout results helped add fuel to the ongoing rally in tech.Oil prices pulled back amid further diplomatic signaling around Iran, although it was reported that Iran's armed forces fired missiles late Thursday and President Trump said in a social media post that he was meeting to decide if he would approve a deal to extend the ceasefire.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Dell Technologiesprovided areport for Q1Costcoreported, though comparable-store sales rose 9.8% year-over-yearGapreportedand raised its FY26 net interest income outlookAutodeskprovided areport for Q1 and agreed to acquire MaintainX in a deal valued at $3.6BSeveral space stocks, including AST SpaceMobile, EchoStar, and Rocket Lab, were slipping after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocketin Cape Canaveral2. WALL STREET CALLS:SusquehannaDellto Positive, hiked its price target to $700HSBCSnowflaketo Buy on AI visibilityDeutscheAST SpaceMobileafter the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosionBest Buyto Neutral at UBSSentinelOneto Buy at BofA and downgraded to Market Perform at Raymond James after Q1 report3. AROUND THE WEB:Mercedes-Benzcould be shut out of U.S. car market under a new bill, CNBC reportsNvidia'splans to launch Rubin CPX, an inference-focused graphics processing unit for its Vera Rubin platform, has become "increasingly uncertain" as supply chain activity around the product appears to have stalled, The Elec saysMetais creating an Enterprise Solutions unit that embeds engineers and product managers directly with large corporate customers to accelerate adoption and deployment of its AI tools, The Information reportsJD.comfounder Liu Qiangdong has pledged to prioritize protecting the company's roughly 900,000 employees from AI-driven automation, Bloomberg reportsMassachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is suing UnitedHealth'sUnitedHealthcare, alleging the subsidiary purposefully made low-income older adults appear sicker to boost its bottom line, Stat News says4. MOVERS:Replimuneincreases afterfor RP1 in combination with nivolumab following communications with the FDANetAppand PagerDutywere higher afterOktagained afterand raising its guidance for FY27Ambarellafell afterand providing guidance for Q2iHeartMediawas lower after DealBooktalks over a potential sale to Sirius XMare on pause5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Genescoand raised its guidance for FY27Elmet, with EPS and revenue beating consensusTempus AIreiteratedHealthEquityand raised its guidance for FY27UiPath, provided guidance for Q2, and raised its outlook for FY27INDEXES:The Dow rose 363.49, or 0.72%, to 51,032.46, the Nasdaq gained 55.15, or 0.20%, to 26,972.62, and the S&P 500 advanced 16.43, or 0.22%, to 7,580.06.
Major Averages Rise on Last Trading Day of the Month
The major averages were higher near noon on the last trading day of the month, though traders continue to reassess whether the market can continue climbing alongside structurally higher interest rates.Oil prices have pulled back after further diplomatic signaling around Iran. Brent crude remains elevated historically, but has retreated from the sharp spikes seen earlier this month during peak Strait of Hormuz concerns. Meanwhile, Iran's armed forces reportedly fired missiles late Thursday and President Trump has yet to approve an extension of a ceasefire.Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.1. STOCK NEWS:Dell Technologiesprovided areport for Q1Costcoreported, though comparable-store sales rose 9.8% year-over-yearGapreportedand raised its FY26 net interest income outlookAutodeskprovided areport for Q1 and agreed to acquire MaintainX in a deal valued at $3.6BSeveral space stocks, including AST SpaceMobile, EchoStar, and Rocket Lab, were slipping after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocketin Cape Canaveral2. WALL STREET CALLS:SusquehannaDellto Positive, hiked its price target to $700HSBCSnowflaketo Buy on AI visibilityDeutscheAST SpaceMobileafter the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explosionBest Buyto Neutral at UBSSentinelOneto Buy at BofA and downgraded to Market Perform at Raymond James after Q1 report3. AROUND THE WEB:Nvidia'splans to launch Rubin CPX, an inference-focused graphics processing unit for its Vera Rubin platform, has become "increasingly uncertain" as supply chain activity around the product appears to have stalled, The Elec saysMetais creating an Enterprise Solutions unit that embeds engineers and product managers directly with large corporate customers to accelerate adoption and deployment of its AI tools, The Information reportsJD.comfounder Liu Qiangdong has pledged to prioritize protecting the company's roughly 900,000 employees from AI-driven automation, Bloomberg reportsMassachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is suing UnitedHealth'sUnitedHealthcare, alleging the subsidiary purposefully made low-income older adults appear sicker to boost its bottom line, Stat News saysA battery plant partly owned by General Motorsis delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars, Reuters reports4. MOVERS:Replimuneincreases after announcing it willfor RP1 in combination with nivolumab following communications with the FDANetAppand PagerDutyhigher afterOktagains afterand raising its guidance for FY27Ambarellafalls afterand providing guidance for Q2iHeartMedialower aftertalks over a potential sale to Sirius XMare on pause5. EARNINGS/GUIDANCE:Genescoand raised its guidance for FY27Elmet, with EPS and revenue beating consensusTempus AIHealthEquityand raised its guidance for FY27UiPath, provided guidance for Q2, and raised its outlook for FY27INDEXES:Near midday, the Dow was up 0.75%, or 379.04, to 51,048.01, the Nasdaq was up 0.19%, or 50.30, to 26,967.77, and the S&P 500 was up 0.23%, or 17.75, to 7,581.38.
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