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AAPL: Apple Stock Downgraded Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch · A Wall Street analyst on Monday downgraded Apple stock to the equivalent of a sell rating, citing issues with the company's upcoming iPhone smartphones.

RKLB: SpaceX Rival Rocket Lab Reports Mixed Earnings; AST SpaceMobile Misses

Rocket Lab reported second-quarter results after the close, with AST SpaceMobile following. Both stocks hit historic highs earlier in second quarter, as the broader space industry experienced sectorwide excitement in the lead up to SpaceX's IPO.

Hims & Hers shares fall after wider-than-expected second quarter loss

Hims & Hers reported a wider-than-expected loss for the second quarter, causing shares to decline. The results highlight cost pressures as the company expands its market presence. Investors are concerned about the company's profitability.

CRWV: CoreWeave Closes $2.6 Billion Loan Facility, Expanding Financing Flexibility for AI Infrastructure · CoreWeave announced the closing of a $2.6 billion loan facility to enhance its financing flexibility. This move supports the company's continued expansion of AI infrastructure.

Apple downgraded at Jefferies over iPhone yields and growth concerns · Jefferies downgraded Apple (AAPL) to 'underperform' following reports of a canceled all-glass iPhone, reflecting concerns over iPhone yields and growth. The downgrade highlights challenges facing upcoming models.

Hims & Hers Health Exceeds Q2 CY2026 Expectations But Stock Drops

Hims & Hers Health reported results that exceeded Q2 CY2026 expectations, yet the stock declined. This suggests market concerns about future prospects or valuation. Despite strong performance, investor sentiment remained cautious.

MU: Micron Stock Rises Despite Reported Apple Supplier Threat · Apple's reported testing of Chinese memory chips introduces another competitive variable as Micron's AI revenue reaches record levels.

NVDA: Nvidia and Partners Create Dedicated Fund Pool for AI Infrastructure Clients · Nvidia and its partners announced the creation of a dedicated fund pool for AI infrastructure clients. This move aims to support the construction and expansion of AI infrastructure.

ASML Stock Rises 1.7% as AI Demand Signal Strengthens · ASML shares rose 1.7% as signals of AI demand strengthened. The gain reflects optimism about semiconductor equipment demand. Investors are watching AI's impact on chip-making equipment.

NVDA: NVIDIA Partners with Major Firms to Launch AI Compute Financing Platforms

NVIDIA announced strategic partnerships with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to establish independent compute financing platforms, aiming to mobilize over $500 billion in third-party capital. This initiative is set to expand financing avenues for AI infrastructure, addressing the surging demand for compute resources.

Riot Platforms Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Strategic Highlights

Riot Platforms reported its second quarter 2026 financial results and strategic highlights. The accompanying presentation materials are available on Riot's website. Riot's in-house procurement, engineering, and construction capabilities continue to underpin this delivery record.

MSFT: Microsoft Stock Rises 1.7% as JPMorgan Backs AI Payoff · Microsoft shares rose 1.7% after JPMorgan expressed support for the company's AI investments. The bank believes the AI payoff will materialize. This endorsement boosts investor confidence in Microsoft's AI strategy.

Fed's Hammack: Multiple Rate Hikes May Be Needed to Curb Inflation · Federal Reserve official Hammack said multiple rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation. This suggests the Fed may continue tightening monetary policy. Markets will watch the pace of future hikes.

OpenAI Official Update: Putting Frontier Cyber Models in More Trusted Hands · OpenAI's official company sitemap lists this material company, product, partnership, security, or infrastructure update. The update focuses on placing frontier cyber models in more trusted hands.

Fed's Hammack: Multiple Rate Hikes Possible

Federal Reserve official Hammack said several rate hikes may be needed, but declined to prejudge the number or the terminal rate. This suggests the Fed remains open on the future policy path, and markets should watch upcoming economic data.

AAPL: Don't Fear Analyst Downgrade of Apple · Jefferies analyst Edison Lee cited supply chain checks in downgrading Apple. This may worry investors, but it doesn't necessarily reflect a fundamental change. Stay calm and assess rationally.

RKLB: Rocket Lab's Surge Was Evident in Contracts Before Market Priced It · The defense launch demand behind Rocket Lab's stock surge was visible in its own contract announcements months before the market priced it in.

NVDA: BofA: Nvidia's Next Earnings Could Kick Off 'Multi-Quarter Upgrade Cycle'

In a note, BofA said Nvidia's upcoming earnings report could trigger a series of upward revisions to earnings estimates. The bank believes this could be a key moment for the market to reassess its growth potential. This may have significant implications for tech stocks and overall market sentiment.

AAPL: Apple, Sionna, AbCellera, Sandisk, SpaceX, Berkshire, and More Stocks Explain Today's Market

Today's market is influenced by several stocks including Apple, Sionna, AbCellera, Sandisk, SpaceX, and Berkshire. Their performance collectively explains the overall market movement. Investors should watch news and developments from these companies.

NVDA: Nvidia Shares Extend Declines After Report of $500 Billion Financing Deal · Nvidia shares continued to fall following a report of a $500 billion financing deal. The news may raise concerns about Nvidia's capital needs. Investors should monitor further developments.

AAPL: SimpleFeed and FouAnalytics Partner for Independent Verification in Apple News Campaigns

SimpleFeed, an Apple News Preferred Partner, and ad verification platform FouAnalytics have entered a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to bring independent verification to Apple News campaigns.

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for 90 Days, Shifts Focus to Energy Transport

The Trump administration extended the Jones Act waiver for 90 days, redirecting its scope toward energy transport. This move aims to ease energy shipping constraints but may affect the competitiveness of the U.S. domestic shipping industry.

Trump Demands Compensation from Iran for Military Conflict Losses

US President Trump stated that Iran has demanded compensation for losses during the past five months of military conflict, and he equally demands compensation from Iran. He has instructed his representatives to firmly raise this in future negotiations.

NVDA: Nvidia and Wall Street Giants Plan AI Infrastructure Financing

It is reported that Nvidia is collaborating with Wall Street giants to plan an AI infrastructure financing initiative worth $500 billion. This move aims to support the rapid development of artificial intelligence and meet the growing demand for computing power. The financing plan is expected to drive further application of AI technology and industrial upgrading.

Appeals court denies Meta and TikTok pause in addiction suits

A U.S. appeals court refused to pause thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta Platforms, TikTok, and others. The lawsuits allege that social media platforms cause user addiction. The ruling means the cases will proceed.