AI Stock Landscape Daily Report

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Executive Summary

Market color: Tech stocks were mixed as Alphabet reported earnings after the close (beating on revenue, fluctuating in after-hours), while oil prices rose and markets braced for next week's FOMC meeting. The QQQ gained 1.9% driven by semis strength, while the SPY added 0.8%. Nuclear and copper stocks rallied on thematic tailwinds.
Market: SPY +0.8%, QQQ +1.9%. Top mover SMCI +19.8%; worst GEV -8.7%.
Score shift: GEV cheapened by 4.1 pts → now 47 (PART).
Sector flow: Materials led with avg +4.0% across 2 names (options bias: mixed).
Options tape: 18 bullish vs 14 bearish names — mixed.
Next catalyst: FOMC Meeting Day 1 in 6d (2026-07-28).
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Market Summary

S&P 500 (SPY)
+0.8%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
+1.9%
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Top Movers Today

Top Gainers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
SMCISuper Micro$30.56+19.8%3.5x30 (OPEN) (+1.2)NEUTRAL 40
   Why: Surged 19.8% after raising gross margin guidance and disclosing a record $60B order backlog in Q4 FY2026.   
   Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as oil prices rise, Alphabet and… — Stocks slid as markets braced for a round of Big Tech earnings, the next AI trade test. [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-wednesday-july-22-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-alphabet-tesla-earnings-083644887.html)   
   [2] Super Micro (SMCI) Climbs 27% as Orders Surge to $60B; More Hedge Funds Buy In — Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) surged by as much as 26.6 percent in intra-day trading on Wednesday to $32.28… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/super-micro-smci-climbs-27-204833845.html)   
CEGConstellation Energy$274.90+4.8%1.0x40 (PART) (+1.8)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Rose 4.8% as nuclear stocks rallied on a landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal and a new U.S. program to…   
   Nuclear Stocks Rally Off Lows On Milestone U.S. Deal And AI Program — The rally followed reports of a landmark nuclear deal reached between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia that would see U.S.… [source](https://www.investors.com/news/nuclear-stocks-rally-milestone-us-saudi-nuclear-deal-ai-program/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)   
   [2] Is NuScale Power a Better Nuclear Energy Stock Than Constellation Energy? — Nuclear energy stocks offer compelling long-term upside as global energy demand soars. [source](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/22/is-nuscale-better-nuclear-stock-than-constellation/)   
   [3] Prediction: This Stock Could Become a Leader in Advanced Nuclear Energy — Oklo has shed more than 70% from its peak while simultaneously landing federal AI-nuclear contracts and a massive… [source](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/22/prediction-this-stock-could-become-a-leader-in-advanced-nuclear-energy/)   
SCCOSouthern Copper$195.48+4.0%1.0x53 (PART) (+1.8)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Gained 4.0% in sympathy with copper sector strength, tracking Freeport-McMoRan higher on no clear…   
   Southern Copper Q2 Earnings Call Highlights — Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) reported record quarterly sales, adjusted EBITDA and net income for the second quarter of… [source](https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/southern-copper-q2-earnings-call-highlights-2026-07-22/?utm_source=yahoofinance&utm_medium=yahoofinance)   
   [2] Watch These 3 Copper Stocks Amid Massive Global AI Data Center Boom — AI data center expansion could reshape copper demand. FCX, SCCO and BHP are major miners positioned for long-term… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/watch-3-copper-stocks-amid-110200319.html)   
FCXFreeport-McMoRan$65.00+3.9%1.0x44 (PART) (+2.0)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Rose 3.9% as copper stocks rallied alongside broader commodity strength, with no company-specific catalyst.   
   The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights FreeportMcMoRan, Teck Resources, DPM Metals… — Freeport-McMoRan and other miners head into Q2 earnings as stronger copper and precious metal prices support… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/zacks-analyst-blog-highlights-freeportmcmoran-141600089.html)   
   [2] FCX to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock? — FCX heads into Q2 earnings with favorable copper price support offset by lower volumes and higher costs. [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/fcx-report-q2-earnings-whats-124300068.html)   
TLNTalen Energy$377.41+3.1%0.5x34 (OPEN) (+1.3)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Gained 3.1% as electrification trends and AI data center power demand continued to drive interest in…   
   Talen Energy (TLN) Gains from Current Electrification Trends — City Different Investments, an investment management firm, released Q2 2026 investor update for its global equity… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/talen-energy-tln-gains-current-144308132.html)   
   [2] Top energy firm sends key signal on AI's future after $1.2B deal — Artificial intelligence needs enormous amounts of electricity, and that has turned power companies into some of the… [source](https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/talen-energy-tln-pjm-capacity-auction-ai-data-center-power)   
   [3] Hedge Fund Carronade, Nearing $4 Billion, Closing to New Clients — (Bloomberg) -- Hedge fund Carronade Capital Management will close to new investors at year-end after reaching $3.7… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/hedge-fund-carronade-nearing-4-122721342.html)   
Top Losers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
GEVGE Vernova$985.03-8.7%1.6x47 (PART) (-4.1)NEUTRAL 10
   Why: Dropped 8.7% after Q2 earnings missed expectations and the wind segment continued to face challenges…   
   Earnings live: Google stock fluctuates on 'fantastic' quarter, Tesla drops… — Wall Street is coming into a busy week of earnings with high expectations. [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/earnings-live-second-quarter-results-tesla-google-july-115324842.html)   
   [2] GE Vernova stock drops despite surging AI-driven orders as wind segment drags — GE Vernova stock dropped on Wednesday despite a beat on revenue as the company's wind segment continued to face… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/ge-vernova-stock-drops-despite-surging-ai-driven-orders-as-wind-segment-drags-131509298.html)   
   [3] Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slides, Nvidia Can't Lift The Dow; Super Micro… — Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index dips slightly Wednesday. SMCI is the biggest gainer on the S&P 500. [source](https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-oil-prices-smci-stock-alphabet-tesla-earnings/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)   
FLNCFluence Energy$14.66-4.1%1.0x39 (PART) (-1.1)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Dropped 4.1% amid weakness in the power/energy storage space, with no clear company-specific catalyst.   
   FLNC, CSIQ, NRGV Stocks Get Citi’s Attention Ahead Of Quarterly Earnings – Firm… — Citi said the three companies are well-positioned to benefit from accelerating demand for energy storage, utility-scale… [source](https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/flnc-csiq-nrgv-stocks-get-citi-upgrade-ahead-of-quarterly-earnings/cZZmkCdR7D7)   
   [2] 3 energy storage-focused stocks upgraded at Citi — Investing.com -- Several clean energy companies received rating upgrades from analysts who pointed to improving growth… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/3-energy-storage-focused-stocks-131256426.html)   
   [3] New Strong Buy Stocks for July 21st — IX, NVDA, ATRO, FLNC and AMC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 21, 2026. [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/strong-buy-stocks-july-21st-084900935.html)   
BEBloom Energy$218.22-3.6%0.5x47 (PART) (-1.4)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Fell 3.6% as power generation names broadly weakened, with no clear catalyst beyond sector rotation.   
   These tech stocks look cheap, but history offers a warning sign — Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the recent pullback in tech stocks, explaining why some… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/these-tech-stocks-look-cheap-but-history-offers-a-warning-sign-193935656.html)   
   [2] Stocks making big moves yesterday: Kemper, Tenable, Bloom Energy, PagerDuty… — Check out the companies making headlines yesterday: [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/stocks-making-big-moves-yesterday-184627866.html)   
   [3] Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) Rose on AI-Driven Power Demand — Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Polen… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/bloom-energy-corporation-rose-ai-161936601.html)   
METAMeta$627.17-2.6%0.5x27 (OPEN) (-0.8)NEUTRAL 35
   Social-Media Harm Trial Halted After Teen Drops Meta Lawsuit — A Florida teen suing social-media platforms over claims their design led to mental health issues dropped his lawsuit… [source](https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/social-media-harm-trial-halted-after-teen-drops-meta-lawsuit-03ee3c17?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)   
AMATApplied Materials$553.92-1.9%0.4x46 (PART) (-0.9)NEUTRAL 15
   Is ICHR Stock Worth Buying With Strong Growth but Rich Valuation? — Ichor's earnings outlook is surging with semiconductor demand, but lofty valuation and execution risks temper the… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ichr-stock-worth-buying-strong-145400367.html)   

Cross-Ticker Headlines

Stories attached to multiple tracked tickers (shown once):

  • AMZN, MSFT: Alphabet earnings offer a moment of truth in this tech stock battle [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/alphabet-earnings-offer-a-moment-of-truth-in-this-tech-stock-battle-121514421.html)
Will the divergence in semis vs. Mag 7 end?
  • AVGO, MRVL: AMD Just Changed The Rules Of The AI Game [[source]](https://www.trefis.com/articles/608392/amd-just-changed-the-rules-of-the-ai-game/2026-07-22)
The company's latest deal shows it's no longer content to supply the parts; it's coming for the whole AI data center.
  • AMD, META, MSFT, NVDA: Anthropic and AMD are signing a major AI chip deal. What could this mean for Nvidia? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/anthropic-amd-signing-major-ai-180000308.html)
AMD (AMD) and Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) are reportedly signing a major AI chip deal. Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley explains the details.
  • AMAT, LRCX: Ichor Growth Story Tracks AI Chip Spending and Etch Demand Boom Ahead [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/ichor-growth-story-tracks-ai-145900956.html)
Ichor's AI-led growth story gains traction as etch, deposition and proprietary content drive sequential revenue gains in 2026.
  • AMAT, ASML, LRCX: ICHR Stock Outlook Hinges on AI Demand and Margin Expansion Now [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ichr-stock-outlook-hinges-ai-145200534.html)
Ichor's AI-driven etch and deposition exposure is strengthening demand, while proprietary content and lower-cost production could lift margins.
  • STX, WDC: Jim Cramer Defends His Dell Stance as Investors Complain About Missing Out [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/jim-cramer-defends-dell-stance-145543736.html)
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) provides storage systems, servers, networking gear, and consulting services, as well as laptops, desktops…
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Biggest Score Moves vs Prior Trading Day

TickerScore NowΔDirectionChange%
GEV47 (PART)-4.1↓ cheapened-8.7%
VST44 (PART)+2.1↑ more priced+2.7%
FCX44 (PART)+2.0↑ more priced+3.9%
CEG40 (PART)+1.8↑ more priced+4.8%
SCCO53 (PART)+1.8↑ more priced+4.0%
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Additional News Highlights

Notable headlines for other tracked tickers:

  • NVDA (+2.3%): OpenAI hack: For 'every dollar' spent on AI, another should be spent on cybersecurity [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/openai-hack-for-every-dollar-spent-on-ai-another-should-be-spent-on-cybersecurity-144811862.html)
Simplify Asset Management managing director and head of multi-asset solutions, Paisley Nardini, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management chief investment…
  • AMD (+1.5%): AMD Lands Major Anthropic AI Deal [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/amd-lands-major-anthropic-ai-205723169.html) [positive]
Claude maker plans gigawatt-scale deployment starting in 2027
  • AVGO (+2.7%): AMD’s Microsoft Win Signals Dominance Over NVIDIA and Our Price Target Reflects It [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/22/amds-microsoft-win-signals-dominance-over-nvidia-and-our-price-target-reflects-it/)
AMD just added Microsoft to a customer roster that already includes OpenAI and Meta, and the stock is sitting 8% below its 52-week high with a Q2…
  • MRVL (+1.5%): Astera Labs Rides on Strong Taurus Demand: More Upside Ahead? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/astera-labs-rides-strong-taurus-162700803.html)
ALAB rides on strong Taurus demand as AI infrastructure spending fuels growth, expands its connectivity portfolio and supports upbeat revenue…
  • GOOGL (-1.5%): Tech stocks live: Big Tech earnings kickoff with Google, Tesla [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/live/tech-stocks-live-tech-heavy-nasdaq-climbs-ahead-of-big-tech-earnings-kickoff-164334720.html)
Live coverage of tech stock news.
  • AMZN (-1.1%): Tech's AI debt boom, in one chart [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/techs-ai-debt-boom-in-one-chart-143849995.html)
So much debt is being piled on tech companies right now.
  • ORCL (-1.0%): Is Apple stock overvalued? Here's what AlphaSpace valuation metrics say. [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/is-apple-stock-overvalued-heres-what-alphaspace-valuation-metrics-say-170806881.html)
Apple's stock isn't just priced for perfection. It's priced for domination.
  • TSM (-0.8%): TSMC Can't Make Chips Fast Enough, and Rivals Are Pouncing [[source]](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/22/tsmc-cant-make-chips-fast-enough-and-rivals-are-po/) [positive]
Record profits, but more worries.
  • MU (-1.2%): The Memory Chip Shortage Sent Micron Stock Up More Than 7x. Natural Gas Shortage Looks… [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/22/the-memory-chip-shortage-sent-micron-stock-up-more-than-7x-natural-gas-shortage-looks-like-memory-12-months-ago/) [positive]
One investor sees the natural gas market setting up the same way memory chips did before a shortage sent Micron stock surging, and he thinks the fuse…
  • ANET (+0.2%): Can ANET's New VeloCloud AI Security Solution Drive Enterprise Growth? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/anets-velocloud-ai-security-solution-160300168.html)
Arista Networks adds AI-driven ETM to VeloCloud SD-WAN, combining zero trust security and networking on one platform to simplify branch deployments.

Technical Signals

MA alignment: 4 bullish / 1 bearish of 37 with signals.

  • Bullish stack (px > 20d > 50d > 200d): AMD, ANET, ASML, ETN
  • Bearish stack: ORCL
  • Golden cross (20/50, last 5d): META
  • Death cross (20/50, last 5d): ABBNY, BE, CSCO, MRVL, STX
TickerTech ScoreSignal>VWAPMACD↑Px Score
AMD60BULLISH68 (FULL)
ANET60BULLISH45 (PART)
ETN60BULLISH56 (PART)
ASML45BULLISH41 (PART)
SMCI40NEUTRAL30 (OPEN)
META35NEUTRAL27 (OPEN)
NVDA30NEUTRAL30 (OPEN)
AVGO30NEUTRAL30 (OPEN)
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Priced-In Scores

OPEN (0-35) — AI Not Priced
MU(27), META(27), ORCL(27), NVDA(30), SMCI(30), AVGO(30), TSM(30), MSFT(31), POWL(34), TLN(34)
PART (36-65) — Partially Priced
FLNC(39), GOOGL(39), CEG(40), ASML(41), HUBB(42), FCX(44), VST(44), AMZN(44), ANET(45), AMAT(46), BE(47), GEV(47), LRCX(48), WDC(49), GNRC(49), CSCO(50), KLAC(50), MRVL(52), SCCO(53), ETN(56), VRT(56), LITE(59), STX(59), COHR(59), MOD(59), ABBNY(59)
FULL (66+) — Fully Priced
AMD(68)
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Sector Snapshot (Today)

Derived from today's data — average daily change, average priced-in score, and dominant options flow per sector.

SectorMembersAvg Δ%Avg ScoreOptions BiasAvg P/C
Materials2+4.0%48mixed4.36
Semis7+3.7%38bullish (6/7)0.76
Storage2+1.6%54bearish (1/2)1.16
Hyperscaler5-1.6%34bullish (5/5)0.40
DC Power/Cooling7-1.5%50bearish (4/7)1.20
Optical2-1.2%59bearish (1/2)1.38
SemiCap4-1.0%46bearish (2/4)1.17
Power Gen6+0.3%42mixed1.32
Networking2+0.1%47mixed0.73
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Options Activity

Put/Call ratio sentiment: < 0.4 = VERY BULLISH, 0.4-0.7 = BULLISH, 0.7-1.0 = NEUTRAL, 1.0-1.5 = BEARISH, > 1.5 = VERY BEARISH

Daily Options (nearest expiry)
TickerExpiryCall VolPut VolP/CSignalActivity
NVDA07-221.8M1.0M0.57BULLISHHIGH
SMCI07-24292K101K0.34VERY BULLISHMODERATE
AMZN07-22254K96K0.38VERY BULLISHMODERATE
MSFT07-22242K133K0.55BULLISHMODERATE
MU07-22230K158K0.69BULLISHMODERATE
META07-22160K95K0.59BULLISHMODERATE
AMD07-22153K83K0.54BULLISHMODERATE
AVGO07-22102K39K0.39VERY BULLISHMODERATE
ORCL07-2456K16K0.29VERY BULLISHLOW
MRVL07-2437K14K0.39VERY BULLISHLOW
FCX07-2432K9K0.29VERY BULLISHLOW
TSM07-249K21K2.4VERY BEARISHLOW
BE07-249K40K4.63VERY BEARISHLOW
GEV07-249K12K1.38BEARISHLOW
WDC07-248K6K0.84NEUTRALLOW
Friday Weekly Positioning (2026-07-24)
TickerCall VolPut VolP/CSignal
NVDA674K368K0.55BULLISH
AMZN160K66K0.41BULLISH
GOOGL134K91K0.68BULLISH
AVGO111K16K0.15VERY BULLISH
MSFT99K40K0.41BULLISH
SMCI93K35K0.37VERY BULLISH
MU84K129K1.53VERY BEARISH
META72K29K0.4BULLISH
AMD56K43K0.75NEUTRAL
FCX23K4K0.17VERY BULLISH
ORCL18K16K0.9NEUTRAL
MRVL13K5K0.38VERY BULLISH
Options Sentiment Summary
  • Bullish (calls > puts): NVDA(P/C=0.57, HIGH), SMCI(P/C=0.34, MODERATE), AMZN(P/C=0.38, MODERATE), MSFT(P/C=0.55, MODERATE), MU(P/C=0.69, MODERATE), META(P/C=0.59, MODERATE), AMD(P/C=0.54, MODERATE), AVGO(P/C=0.39, MODERATE), ORCL(P/C=0.29, LOW), MRVL(P/C=0.39, LOW)
  • Bearish (puts > calls): BE(P/C=4.63, LOW), TSM(P/C=2.4, LOW), GEV(P/C=1.38, LOW), STX(P/C=1.48, LOW), LITE(P/C=1.8, MINIMAL), AMAT(P/C=1.55, MINIMAL), LRCX(P/C=1.75, MINIMAL), VST(P/C=1.08, MINIMAL), SCCO(P/C=8.44, MINIMAL), CEG(P/C=1.12, MINIMAL)
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Today's Earnings Reports

22 relevant earnings today (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) — tracked tickers plus reporters ≥ $10B market cap.

After Market Close (10 reports)
SymbolCompanyEventEPS EstMkt Cap
GOOGAlphabet Inc.Q2 2026 Earnings Ann$2.91$4178.4B
GOOGLAlphabet Inc.Q2 2026 Earnings Ann$2.89$4174.9B
TSLATesla, Inc.Q2 2026 Earnings Ann$0.54$1404.8B
TXNTexas Instruments IncorporatedQ2 2026 Earnings Ann$1.94$267.6B
IBMInternational Business MachineQ2 2026 Earnings Ann$2.93$193.4B
NOWServiceNow, Inc.Q2 2026 Earnings Ann$0.86$98.3B
CSXCSX CorporationQ2 2026 Earnings Ann$0.52$92.8B
KMIKinder Morgan, Inc.Q2 2026 Earnings Ann$0.31$72.3B
URIUnited Rentals, Inc.Q2 2026 Earnings Ann$11.59$64.8B
WCNWaste Connections, Inc.Q2 2026 Earnings Ann$1.35$42.7B
Already Reported (8 companies)
SymbolCompanyEPS EstEPS ActSurprise%Mkt Cap
GEVGE Vernova Inc.$3.18$2.47-22.4%$264.7B
TAT&T Inc.$0.59$0.65+10.7%$160.1B
MCOMoody's Corporation$4.25$4.68+10.0%$85.5B
DSDVYDSV A/S$1.21$1.1-8.8%$52.5B
PMPhilip Morris Internation$2.05$2.2+7.3%$302.8B
WABWestinghouse Air Brake Te$2.61$2.76+5.9%$49.2B
TELTE Connectivity plc$2.84$2.94+3.3%$58.5B
CMECME Group Inc.$2.91$2.99+2.8%$90.1B

Tomorrow's Earnings (Thursday, July 23)

21 relevant earnings tomorrow — tracked tickers plus reporters ≥ $10B market cap.

SessionCountNotable Companies
Before Open11RHHBY (Roche Holding AG), RTX (RTX Corporation), TMUS (T-Mobile US, Inc.), TMO (Thermo Fisher Scient), UNP (Union Pacific Corpor)
After Close3INTC (Intel Corporation), SAP (SAP SE), NEM (Newmont Corporation)
TAS/Other7

Report generated: 2026-07-22 14:06 Data: Yahoo Finance | Model: v2 Dynamic Weights + Q-Score 37 of 37 tickers reported