NEW YORK, July 17, 2026, 07:05 (EDT) The main Nasdaq session is closed. Premarket trading continues. (nasdaq.com) Micron finished Thursday at $853.20, falling 5.65%. A lagging premarket quote indicated $830. (MarketWatch) Data-center segments accounted for 61.0% of revenue this quarter, while automotive and embedded contributed 11.2%. (SEC) Micron shares dropped 5.65% on Thursday, with memory-chip makers leading a decline in semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq Composite finished down 1.47%. A delayed quote at 5:48 a.m. showed Micron falling a further 2.72%. (MarketWatch) The drop occurred even after Micron secured fresh long-term deals with seven automotive technology partners, including Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM). The company
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Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares drop; auto deals do not alter AI exposure (MarketWatch)
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) shares drop; auto deals do not alter AI exposure (MarketWatch) - TechStock²
LONDON, July 17, 2026, 10:22 BST Lloyds fell 2.2% to 110.17 pence at the open in London trading. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.25%. (Google) The average price for Thursday’s buyback was 112.2414 pence, 14.9% higher than the average in the first quarter. (SEC) The stock traded at 1.90 times tangible net asset value as of March, a 15% premium to NatWest Group (LON:NWG). (Google) Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) dropped 2.2% to 110.17 pence on Friday. However, its recent buyback price underscored a broader concern for investors. (Google) The bank’s value has increased more quickly than the pace of its buyback economics.
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Lloyds (LON:LLOY) shares dip as increased buyback price stirs strategy questions
Lloyds (LON:LLOY) shares dip as increased buyback price stirs strategy questions - TechStock²
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2026, 07:11 PDT U.S. markets are shut for the weekend. Synopsys finished Friday at $384.28, falling 7.85%. (StockAnalysis) The stock fell 13.74% last week, compared to a 2.9% drop in the Nasdaq Composite. (StockAnalysis) Friday’s implied loss in market value represented roughly 65% of fiscal 2026 revenue guidance. (StockAnalysis) Synopsys shed roughly $6.27 billion in implied market value on Friday, with shares ending the session 7.85% lower at $384.28 following Moonshot AI’s disclosure of its Kimi K3 chip-design project. The estimate is based on 191.48 million shares outstanding. (StockAnalysis) The loss represented about 65% of Synopsys’s fiscal
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Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) loses $6.3 billion following Kimi K3 chip-design demonstration
Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) loses $6.3 billion following Kimi K3 chip-design demonstration - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 09:11 EDT – Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:IOVA) shares rose 18% with investors focused on the upcoming sales test for Amtagvi. Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:IOVA) gained approximately $344 million in equity value last week, representing 95.5% of its $360 million midpoint for full-year revenue guidance. U.S. markets were closed on Saturday. The company’s shares ended Friday at $5.00. (The Wall Street Journal) The development was related to the individual company. Shares of Iovance rose 18.2% since July 10. The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEARCA:XBI) dropped 3.0%. The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (INDEXNASDAQ:NBI) slipped 1.2%. (The Wall Street Journal) Friday’s
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Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:IOVA) shares jump 18% as Amtagvi sales test approaches
Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:IOVA) shares jump 18% as Amtagvi sales test approaches - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 09:07 EDT – Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) stock rose 33% in early trade as investors focus on the electric vehicle maker’s upcoming August milestone to gauge its cash burn rate. Lucid shares ended Friday at $7.36, rising 13.9% in the session and advancing 32.6% over the week. (StockAnalysis) The gap between production and deliveries shrank by 65.9% compared to the first quarter. (Lucid Group, Inc.) Inventory absorbed $576.4 million in the first quarter; cash flow results for the second quarter expected August 4. (Lucid Group, Inc.) U.S. financial markets were shut on Saturday. Lucid Group, Inc.
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Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) Shares Climb 33% Before Key August Cash Burn Test
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) Shares Climb 33% Before Key August Cash Burn Test - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026, 18:09 EDT FGMC ended the session at $8.30, sliding 10.0%, before advancing 46.3% in after-hours trading. (MarketWatch) The company, now renamed, will start trading under the ticker BXBL on Monday, July 20. (NASDAQ Trader) A June filing on redemptions indicated roughly $14 million remained in the SPAC trust. (PR Newswire) FG Merger II Corp. (NASDAQ:FGMC) finalized its merger with BOXABL Inc. (NASDAQ:BXBL) on Friday. According to a June 8 filing, 82.7% of public shareholders tendered their shares. (NASDAQ Trader) The remaining amount in the trust account stood at around $14 million. The release following Friday’s close
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FG Merger II (NASDAQ:FGMC) finalizes BOXABL (NASDAQ:BXBL) merger following 83% redemption rate
FG Merger II (NASDAQ:FGMC) finalizes BOXABL (NASDAQ:BXBL) merger following 83% redemption rate - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026, 3:09 p.m. EDT — SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) shares rose after merger calculations indicated a potential 20-point gain in margins. Shares rose 0.3% to $6.33, recovering after a 5.2% drop to the session’s low. Trading volume totaled 39.0 million shares, about 33% higher than the 65-day average. (MarketWatch) Pro forma gross margin for Q1 came in at 51.6%, compared with 31.1% on a standalone basis. SoundHound AI shares reversed earlier losses on Friday while U.S. markets remained open. The stock last changed hands at $6.33, having fluctuated between $5.98 and $6.43. Shares were still down approximately 4.7%
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SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) Shares Bounce as Merger Analysis Signals 20-Point Margin Increase
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) Shares Bounce as Merger Analysis Signals 20-Point Margin Increase - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026, 14:15 EDT Nuburu paused at 7.27 cents, down 39.2%. (Stock Titan) Combined, common shares and pre-funded warrants represent 98.1% of shares outstanding before the offer. (SEC) 44.1% of projected gross proceeds are allocated to planned debt and note repayments. (Business Wire) Shares of Nuburu, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BURU) were halted at 11:28 a.m. EDT on Friday. The stock last traded at 7.27 cents, a drop of 39.2%, with 39.4 million shares changing hands. (Stock Titan) The main NYSE American core session continued trading. A real-time halt tracker showed Nuburu’s halt with the reason listed as unknown. (New York
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Nuburu shares paused following 39% drop amid $38 million funding and dilution concerns
Nuburu shares paused following 39% drop amid $38 million funding and dilution concerns - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026, 13:16 (EDT) Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) gained 1.5% to $25.04 at the start of U.S. trading. Initial assessment: June funding terms correspond to between 209 million and 232 million common-equivalent shares ahead of underwriter options. (ir.supermicro.com) U.S. authorities have launched a DRAM patent investigation that includes Super Micro; no merits determination has been made by regulators. (usitc.gov) Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) was trading roughly 9% below its June common-offering price on Friday. The stock gained 1.5% to $25.04 as of 1:01 p.m. EDT, with regular U.S. trading still underway. (ir.supermicro.com) The gap is significant since the
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SMCI holds ground as funding questions stake $39 billion AI order tally
SMCI holds ground as funding questions stake $39 billion AI order tally - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 17, 2026, 09:09 EDT SK hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY) was trading close to $152 ahead of the U.S. open on Friday. The company’s American depositary shares were approximately 22% above their Seoul equivalent, compared with a 38% premium two sessions prior. (Google) The key indicator for investors is this compression. About 41% of the premium is gone. As of Thursday’s close, the ADS was trading just 2.2% above its $149 offer price. (MarketWatch) Measure Earlier reference Thursday close Change U.S. ADS price $193.92 $152.31 -21.5% Calculated premium versus Seoul parity 38.0% 22.4% -15.6 points Premium over $149 offer price
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SK hynix ADR Premium Drops to 22% Ahead of July 29 Conversion Test
SK hynix ADR Premium Drops to 22% Ahead of July 29 Conversion Test - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 18:11 (EDT) U.S. cash markets did not open on Saturday. Shares of Walmart ended Friday at $114.24, a decline of 0.6%. (MarketWatch) Shares rose 0.3% over the week, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.6%. (Investing.com) Kyle Kinnard is set to succeed Kieran Shanahan as U.S. chief operating officer. Walmart’s shares are trading at 40.1 times earnings. (Reuters) Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) rose 0.3% last week, even as the S&P 500 slipped 1.6%. The 1.9-point defensive gap remained intact, despite another exit of a senior operations leader. (Investing.com) The difference is significant as Walmart is valued at 40.1
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Walmart shares (NASDAQ:WMT) outperform S&P 500 over the week as COO transition puts premium valuation under scrutiny
Walmart shares (NASDAQ:WMT) outperform S&P 500 over the week as COO transition puts premium valuation under scrutiny - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 18:12 EDT Opendoor ended Friday at $4.50, with 526.6 million shares changing hands over the week. (Investing.com) Dollar turnover on Friday was around 11% of the company’s market capitalization. (Google) June new-home sales data is due July 24. Opendoor is set to release results on August 4. (Census.gov) U.S. stock markets did not operate Saturday. Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) recorded trading volume of 526.6 million shares over the past week. That comprised roughly 55% of its outstanding shares, based on calculations. Total volume may include repeated trades. (Investing.com) In spite of the volatility, shares closed at
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Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) heads into Q2 with breakeven outlook after volatile trading
Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) heads into Q2 with breakeven outlook after volatile trading - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 17:05 EDT NVIDIA ended Friday at $202.81, falling 2.2% on the day and 3.9% over the week. (StockAnalysis) The Philadelphia semiconductor index dropped nearly 10%, marking its sharpest weekly decline in more than a year. (Reuters) Preliminary estimate: NVIDIA lost about $197 billion in market capitalization over the week. (StockAnalysis) NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) outperformed many peers in the semiconductor sector last week, despite a 3.9% drop that wiped nearly $200 billion from its market capitalization. This is fueling investor anxiety. With a single company’s valuation nearing $5 trillion, relative strength does not provide much protection for
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NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) Shares Lead Chip Stocks Despite Nearly $200 Billion Market Value Loss
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) Shares Lead Chip Stocks Despite Nearly $200 Billion Market Value Loss - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 17:10 EDT — With U.S. markets shut, attention turned to Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) after its stock fell 13% over the week, putting a spotlight on the company’s second-quarter margins. (TradingView) Intel shares ended Friday at $95.04, falling 2.0% on the day and recording a 13.3% decline across five sessions. (TradingView) Initial analyst projections indicate revenue of about $14.4 billion and adjusted EPS in the range of $0.21 to $0.22. (TradingView) The revenue projection is just 0.8% higher than Intel’s midpoint guidance. (Intel Corporation) Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) closed Friday at $95.04, slipping 2.0%. The shares fell 13.3% across
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Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shares Slide 13% Over the Week as Investors Eye Q2 Margins
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Shares Slide 13% Over the Week as Investors Eye Q2 Margins - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 16:53 EDT Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) ended Friday’s session at $68.95, falling 7.26% on the day and slipping 6.0% over the week. (Barchart.com) Revenue for the first half climbed 14.7%, as reported viewing hours were up 2%. (Q4 News) An initial breakdown estimates implied revenue-per-hour growth at 12.5%, accounting for about 85% of total top-line growth. (Q4 News) Shares of Netflix fell 6.0% for the week. Early estimates of growth drove investor focus onto monetization. U.S. stock markets remained closed on Saturday. (Barchart.com) Of that division, about 85% of first-half revenue growth was driven by an increased
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Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) share decline raises questions about monetization-driven growth
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) share decline raises questions about monetization-driven growth - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 4:16 p.m. EDT American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) heads into Thursday’s earnings release following an 11.6% drop over the past week. The stock closed at $14.98 on Friday, falling 3.97% that session. U.S. markets did not trade on Saturday. (Reuters) American fell behind a three-peer average by 7.3 percentage points and underperformed the S&P 500 by 10.1 points. The difference highlights margin conversion as Thursday’s main focus. (MarketWatch) In April, American projected second-quarter revenue growth between 13.5% and 16.5%. The airline’s adjusted earnings outlook was between a 20-cent loss and a 20-cent gain, with the midpoint
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American Airlines stock falls 11.6% in a week, putting margins under pressure
American Airlines stock falls 11.6% in a week, putting margins under pressure - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 4:11 p.m. EDT U.S. markets are shut; Ondas closed Friday at $6.525, marking a 10.1% decline for the week. (The Wall Street Journal) Trading volume over five sessions totaled 671.5 million shares, equaling 118% of outstanding shares. (The Wall Street Journal) Data on short interest for July 15 will be released on July 24. (FINRA) Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) recorded trading volume of 671.5 million shares last week, surpassing its 569.8 million shares outstanding. Still, the stock declined 10.1%. (The Wall Street Journal) This is the main observation for investors. Liquidity remained high, yet purchases did
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Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) trading volume surpasses total shares ahead of key short-interest event
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) trading volume surpasses total shares ahead of key short-interest event - TechStock²
SEOUL, July 19, 2026, 03:07 KST South Korean shares declined 15.5% between July 10 and Thursday. (Investing.com) U.S. ADRs dropped 8.3% to finish Friday at $154.03. (The Wall Street Journal) Both markets remain closed. Trading in Seoul will restart on Monday, July 20. (TradingHours) SK hynix’s U.S. receipts finished 24% higher than its Seoul-listed shares ahead of Monday’s market reopen in South Korea. Both U.S. and Korean markets are currently closed. (Barron’s) The difference is significant. Each security confers an identical economic right. One ordinary share is equivalent to ten ADRs. (Reuters) Seoul shares have declined by 15.5% since the close
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SK hynix (KRX:000660; NASDAQ:SKHY) ADR premium at 24% puts focus on Seoul trading
SK hynix (KRX:000660; NASDAQ:SKHY) ADR premium at 24% puts focus on Seoul trading - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 13:08 EDT The Nasdaq Composite declined 2.9% for the week. The S&P 500 dropped 1.55%. (Reuters) The Russell 2000 edged down 0.5%, maintaining a 19.4% increase for 2026. (AP News) Over 80 S&P 500 companies are set to report earnings next week. (Reuters) U.S. cash markets did not open on Saturday after Wall Street posted a weekly loss. The Nasdaq Composite declined 2.9%, compared with a 0.5% drop for the Russell 2000. That 2.4-point spread was the key divergence of the week. (Reuters) Small caps remain ahead in 2026, with the Russell advancing 19.4%, nearly double
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US Stock Market Weekly: Nasdaq Falls, Small Caps Hold 2026 Advantage
US Stock Market Weekly: Nasdaq Falls, Small Caps Hold 2026 Advantage - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 12:02 p.m. (EDT) Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VKTX) declined by 4.6% over the past week. Nonetheless, its initial cash-adjusted valuation remained 86% higher than that of Structure Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:GPCR). (Google) The gap signals that Viking continues to receive a clinical-stage premium from investors. The company is conducting two Phase 3 injectable obesity trials. Structure intends to begin late-stage oral trials in the second half of 2026. (SEC) Balance sheets tell a different story. As of March 31, Viking reported $603 million in holdings, while Structure had $1.46 billion. Their disclosed funding runways extend to mid-2027 for
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Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) stock maintains Phase 3 outlook despite 4.6% fall over the week
Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX) stock maintains Phase 3 outlook despite 4.6% fall over the week - TechStock²
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026, 10:07 EDT SELLAS ended Friday at $13.19, gaining 12.3%. The company’s most recently reported share count suggests an early estimated equity value of $2.594 billion. The REGAL trial was still blinded after 78 out of the 80 required events. SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLS) rose 12.3% on Friday, closing at $13.19. Based on its most recent reported share count, the increase represented a gain of around $283 million. U.S. stock markets did not open on Saturday. (MarketWatch) The calculation points to a share-count discrepancy. A current market feed displays a $2.275 billion market capitalization, a
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SELLAS Life Sciences Group (NASDAQ:SLS) surge draws attention to $319 million market-cap deficit ahead of REGAL trial results
SELLAS Life Sciences Group (NASDAQ:SLS) surge draws attention to $319 million market-cap deficit ahead of REGAL trial results - TechStock²