AI Stock Landscape Daily Report

Friday, July 24, 2026
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Executive Summary

Market color: Capex fears triggered the biggest tech sell-off since 'Liberation Day', with QQQ falling 1.9% and SPY down 1.2% as investors grew anxious about massive AI spending ahead of next week's FOMC meeting and Big Tech earnings. Memory and semiconductor stocks led the declines, while Intel's blowout Q2 earnings failed to hold gains as its raised capex guidance stoked broader spending anxiety.
Market: SPY -1.2%, QQQ -1.9%. Top mover CSCO +1.3%; worst BE -14.9%.
Score shift: BE cheapened by 4.3 pts → now 43 (PART).
Sector flow: Optical led with avg -9.2% across 2 names (options bias: mixed).
Options tape: 12 bullish vs 15 bearish names — mixed.
Next catalyst: FOMC Meeting Day 1 in 4d (2026-07-28).
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Market Summary

S&P 500 (SPY)
-1.2%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
-1.9%
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Top Movers Today

Top Gainers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
CSCOCisco$114.17+1.3%0.8x50 (PART) (-0.6)NEUTRAL 15
   1 Growth Stock with All-Star Potential and 2 We Avoid — Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-growth-stock-star-potential-175308163.html)   
   [2] Critical minerals start-up threatens to quit Britain — An innovative British metals producer planning a £30m factory in the North East has warned it could relocate to the US… [source](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/07/24/critical-minerals-start-up-threatens-to-quit-britain/)   
Top Losers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
BEBloom Energy$184.89-14.9%0.9x43 (PART) (-4.3)NEUTRAL 0
   Why: Crashed 14.9% in a fuel-cell selloff as a parabolic rally reversed sharply when the market mood shifted.   
   These high-flying tech stocks are down 65% — here's how to shop the sell-off… — A new generation of futuristic, high-flying tech stocks has been cut down by roughly 60% from its highs. That is enough… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/these-high-flying-tech-stocks-are-down-65--heres-how-to-shop-the-sell-off-one-big-investment-idea-131623103.html)   
COHRCoherent$282.39-9.8%0.8x58 (PART) (-2.5)NEUTRAL 0
   Why: Hammered 9.8% as optical networking stocks were hit hard in the broad AI infrastructure selloff.   
   Why AI Infrastructure is Reshaping Coherent's Growth Story — COHR is transforming into an optical networking powerhouse, delivering strong growth, expanding production capacity… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/why-ai-infrastructure-reshaping-coherents-175400328.html)   
LITELumentum$762.99-8.5%0.8x57 (PART) (-2.0)NEUTRAL 0
   Why: Cratered 8.5% alongside COHR in the optical networking rout amid AI spending anxiety.   
   Lumentum Holdings' Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know — Lumentum Holdings will release its fourth-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a robust triple-digit… [source](https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3420740/lumentum-holdings-quarterly-earnings-preview-what-you-need-to-know)   
   [2] NVIDIA is Acquiring ‘Dark Fiber’ Across the United States. Here’s Why That’s a… — NVIDIA is quietly buying up unlit fiber cables buried beneath American soil, and the strategic logic behind that move… [source](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/23/nvidia-is-acquiring-dark-fiber-across-the-united-states-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/)   
MRVLMarvell$194.23-7.2%0.7x50 (PART) (-2.0)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Dropped 7.2% as the broader chip rout overwhelmed analyst fair value estimate lifts and AI data center…   
   Marvell (MRVL) Stock Sees Fair Value Lift As AI Data Center Optimism Builds — Marvell Technology is back in focus after an analyst fair value estimate was revised from US$118.93 to US$254.41, a… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/marvell-mrvl-stock-sees-fair-201001429.html)   
   [2] Nvidia is Winning AI Capex Wars So I Continue Loading Up — Every quarter the AI capex numbers get bigger, and one company collects a toll at nearly every layer of the stack. Here… [source](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/24/nvidia-is-winning-ai-capex-wars-so-i-continue-loading-up/)   
   [3] Price Prediction: Micron, AMD & Marvell- Our Bold Price Predictions for 2028 — Memory, GPUs, and custom silicon are all riding the same AI capex wave into 2028, but our factor model splits them into… [source](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/24/price-prediction-micron-amd-marvell-our-bold-price-predictions-for-2028/)   
MUMicron$920.95-7.0%0.9x27 (OPEN) (-0.9)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Plunged 7.0% as memory stocks led the chip selloff; Evercore warned the supply-demand imbalance will grow in…   
   Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Sinks As Sellers Hit Memory Chips; Oil, Yields Slide… — Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Friday as oil prices pull back after big gains in recent sessions. SpaceX… [source](https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-oil-prices-intel-stock/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)   
   [2] SpaceX, Micron, SAP, Verizon, Amex, Tenet, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s… — Oil prices continued to retreat on reports that Pakistan, with support from China, was seeking to revive negotiations… [source](https://www.barrons.com/articles/stock-movers-cb742eac?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)   

Cross-Ticker Headlines

Stories attached to multiple tracked tickers (shown once):

  • CSCO, SMCI: 3 Growth Stocks with Explosive Upside [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/3-growth-stocks-explosive-upside-180108430.html)
Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who…
  • AVGO, COHR, STX, WDC: AI Memory Stocks Lead Chip Selloff [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/ai-memory-stocks-lead-chip-182413900.html)
Micron, AMD and memory names fall as risk appetite weakens
  • ASML, KLAC: AMSL, AMAT, KLAC, LRCX: Chipmaking Equipment Stocks Rise On Intel’s CapEx Bump [[source]](https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/amsl-amat-klac-lrcx-chipmaking-equipment-stocks-rise-on-intel-s-cap-ex-bump/cZZYiRkR7UD)
ASML Holding, Lam Research, KLA Corp and Applied Materials are among the world’s top suppliers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
  • BE, ORCL: Bloom Energy Tumbles 13%, FuelCell Energy Drops 9%, Plug Power Slips 4% in Fuel-Cell Selloff [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/24/bloom-energy-tumbles-13-fuelcell-energy-drops-9-plug-power-slips-4-in-fuel-cell-selloff/)
Hydrogen and fuel-cell stocks are getting crushed Friday despite bull cases that still look intact, and the reason behind the selloff reveals just…
  • TLN, VST: Goldman lifts data center capacity outlook, flags utility stocks set to benefit [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/goldman-lifts-data-center-capacity-135213041.html)
Investing.com -- Global data center capacity is set to expand far faster than previously expected over the rest of the decade, driven by surging AI…
  • AMAT, KLAC: KLA's Q4 Earnings Loom: Buy, Sell or Hold the KLAC Stock? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/klas-q4-earnings-loom-buy-151400676.html)
KLAC heads into fiscal Q4 earnings with AI-driven demand and advanced packaging growth, while higher DRAM costs pressure margins.
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Biggest Score Moves vs Prior Trading Day

TickerScore NowΔDirectionChange%
BE43 (PART)-4.3↓ cheapened-14.9%
AMD63 (PART)-3.7↓ cheapened-3.3%
WDC47 (PART)-2.6↓ cheapened-6.9%
COHR58 (PART)-2.5↓ cheapened-9.8%
AMAT44 (PART)-2.3↓ cheapened-4.7%
KLAC49 (PART)-2.3↓ cheapened-3.8%
VST42 (PART)-2.2↓ cheapened-3.3%
TLN32 (OPEN)-2.1↓ cheapened-5.1%
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Additional News Highlights

Notable headlines for other tracked tickers:

  • NVDA (-0.9%): Is Wall Street buying Intel's comeback story after blowout Q2 earnings? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/is-wall-street-buying-intels-comeback-story-after-blowout-q2-earnings-141629070.html)
Intel stock (INTC), which initially surged following its second quarter earnings yesterday, is trying to hold onto some of its gains Friday morning.…
  • AMD (-3.3%): AMD CEO Lisa Su on AI demand and hyperscaler spending: 'We're seeing the returns' [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/amd-ceo-lisa-su-on-ai-demand-and-hyperscaler-spending-were-seeing-the-returns-143905473.html)
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su said that demand for AI isn't slowing down "at all."
  • AVGO (-2.7%): AMD Stock Scores Price-Target Hikes On AI Computer News [[source]](https://www.investors.com/news/technology/amd-stock-advancing-ai-2026-price-target-hikes/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)
AMD earned plaudits from Wall Street for its latest processors and computer systems for artificial intelligence.
  • GOOGL (+0.6%): Earnings live: American Express, Verizon stocks slip despite earnings beats [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/earnings-live-second-quarter-results-tesla-google-july-115324842.html)
Wall Street is coming into a busy week of earnings with high expectations.
  • META (-1.8%): The AI ecosystem should be 'intertwined': AMD CEO Lisa Su on Anthropic partnership [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ai-ecosystem-intertwined-amd-ceo-173000750.html)
AMD (AMD) CEO Lisa Su sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the company's new partnership with Anthropic and explain…
  • ORCL (-4.2%): Oracle Stock Reverses Lower Despite Pentagon Software Deal [[source]](https://www.investors.com/news/technology/oracle-stock-pentagon-deal-orcl-news/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)
Oracle stock initially climbed after news of a software deal with the Pentagon. The gains didn't hold.
  • TSM (-2.9%): Intel’s Strong Earnings Couldn’t Save the Stock From an AI Spending Panic [[source]](https://www.barrons.com/articles/intel-stock-price-earnings-ai-panic-0c53fe8c?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo) [negative]
Intel strong earnings weren’t enough to keep the stock’s gains going on Friday. Late Thursday, Intel reported per-share earnings that were almost…
  • ANET (-1.5%): Is NOK Stock Worth Buying as AI Growth Offsets Telecom Challenges? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/nok-stock-worth-buying-ai-163300043.html)
Nokia is balancing telecom headwinds with fast-growing AI networking, cloud infrastructure and enterprise demand as investors weigh its long-term…
  • SMCI (-3.5%): Super Micro Just Reported $60 Billion of New Orders -- Here's Why Smart Investors Should… [[source]](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/24/what-super-micros-60-billion-new-orders-means/)
Super Micro Computer recently published preliminary financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter.
  • VRT (-4.5%): Forget AI Chips and the Mag 7: Buy AI Infrastructure Stocks (VRT, EME) Now [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/forget-ai-chips-mag-7-192800075.html)
Investors aiming to buy into the artificial intelligence boom driving the economy and Wall Street for the foreseeable future might want to consider…

Technical Signals

MA alignment: 1 bullish / 2 bearish of 37 with signals.

  • Bullish stack (px > 20d > 50d > 200d): ANET
  • Bearish stack: MSFT, ORCL
  • Death cross (20/50, last 5d): CSCO, MRVL, STX, WDC
TickerTech ScoreSignal>VWAPMACD↑Px Score
ANET45BULLISH44 (PART)
SMCI30NEUTRAL30 (OPEN)
CEG30NEUTRAL39 (PART)
NVDA15NEUTRAL29 (OPEN)
AVGO15NEUTRAL30 (OPEN)
MRVL15NEUTRAL50 (PART)
MU15NEUTRAL27 (OPEN)
CSCO15NEUTRAL50 (PART)
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Priced-In Scores

OPEN (0-35) — AI Not Priced
META(26), ORCL(27), MU(27), TSM(29), NVDA(29), AVGO(30), MSFT(30), SMCI(30), TLN(32), POWL(33)
PART (36-65) — Partially Priced
GOOGL(37), FLNC(38), CEG(39), ASML(40), FCX(42), AMZN(42), VST(42), HUBB(43), BE(43), ANET(44), AMAT(44), LRCX(46), WDC(47), GNRC(48), GEV(48), SCCO(48), KLAC(49), CSCO(50), MRVL(50), VRT(55), ETN(55), LITE(57), STX(57), ABBNY(57), COHR(58), MOD(59), AMD(63)
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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
Optical2-9.2%57mixed0.85
Storage2-6.8%52bearish (2/2)1.77
Power Gen6-5.8%40bullish (3/6)1.11
Semis7-3.9%37mixed0.89
SemiCap4-3.9%45bearish (2/4)1.03
DC Power/Cooling7-2.6%50bearish (5/7)1.47
Materials2-1.5%45bearish (2/2)1.08
Hyperscaler5-1.2%32bullish (5/5)0.53
Networking2-0.1%47bullish (1/2)0.53
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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
NVDA07-241.6M847K0.52BULLISHHIGH
MU07-24279K268K0.96NEUTRALHIGH
GOOGL07-24231K109K0.47BULLISHMODERATE
META07-24197K106K0.54BULLISHMODERATE
AMZN07-24194K108K0.56BULLISHMODERATE
AMD07-24181K149K0.82NEUTRALMODERATE
MSFT07-24168K90K0.53BULLISHMODERATE
SMCI07-24159K82K0.52BULLISHMODERATE
ORCL07-24125K68K0.54BULLISHMODERATE
AVGO07-2440K30K0.75NEUTRALLOW
MRVL07-2434K38K1.09BEARISHLOW
BE07-2425K71K2.86VERY BEARISHLOW
TSM07-2420K32K1.6VERY BEARISHLOW
WDC07-2411K24K2.19VERY BEARISHLOW
LRCX07-249K8K0.87NEUTRALLOW
Friday Weekly Positioning (2026-07-31)
TickerCall VolPut VolP/CSignal
NVDA356K182K0.51BULLISH
ORCL74K60K0.81NEUTRAL
GOOGL68K11K0.17VERY BULLISH
AMZN61K27K0.45BULLISH
MU49K154K3.12VERY BEARISH
MSFT47K19K0.4BULLISH
AMD46K73K1.59VERY BEARISH
META40K13K0.31VERY BULLISH
SMCI38K16K0.43BULLISH
BE37K62K1.69VERY BEARISH
MRVL31K19K0.6BULLISH
TSM22K28K1.25BEARISH
Options Sentiment Summary
  • Bullish (calls > puts): NVDA(P/C=0.52, HIGH), GOOGL(P/C=0.47, MODERATE), META(P/C=0.54, MODERATE), AMZN(P/C=0.56, MODERATE), MSFT(P/C=0.53, MODERATE), SMCI(P/C=0.52, MODERATE), ORCL(P/C=0.54, MODERATE), VRT(P/C=0.58, MINIMAL), CSCO(P/C=0.33, MINIMAL), TLN(P/C=0.29, MINIMAL)
  • Bearish (puts > calls): BE(P/C=2.86, LOW), MRVL(P/C=1.09, LOW), TSM(P/C=1.6, LOW), WDC(P/C=2.19, LOW), STX(P/C=1.34, LOW), AMAT(P/C=1.0, LOW), ASML(P/C=1.33, LOW), GEV(P/C=1.6, MINIMAL), FCX(P/C=1.15, MINIMAL), FLNC(P/C=1.53, MINIMAL)
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Today's Earnings Reports

8 relevant earnings today (Friday, July 24, 2026) — tracked tickers plus reporters ≥ $10B market cap.

Already Reported (8 companies)
SymbolCompanyEPS EstEPS ActSurprise%Mkt Cap
NTOIYNeste Oyj$0.84$0.6-28.7%$27.3B
SLBSLB N.V.$0.52$0.55+6.1%$78.4B
CNICanadian National Railway$1.96$2.08+6.0%$78.5B
CHTRCharter Communications, I$10.06$10.66+5.9%$17.4B
NEENextEra Energy, Inc.$1.11$1.15+3.8%$187.2B
AXPAmerican Express Company$4.4$4.53+2.9%$222.6B
VZVerizon Communications In$1.27$1.3+2.7%$193.7B
HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.$7.5$7.59+1.2%$84.8B

Report generated: 2026-07-24 14:08 Data: Yahoo Finance | Model: v2 Dynamic Weights + Q-Score 37 of 37 tickers reported