AI Stock Landscape Daily Report

Friday, July 31, 2026
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Executive Summary

Market color: Big Tech earnings dominated today's tape, with Amazon reporting a 'home run' quarter and AI stocks surging amid renewed optimism in the artificial intelligence trade.
Market: SPY +1.7%, QQQ +3.3%. Top mover AMZN +15.3%; worst MU -5.9%.
Score shift: BE more priced in by 17.4 pts → now 60 (PART).
Sector flow: Hyperscaler led with avg +6.0% across 5 names (options bias: bullish (5/5)).
Options tape: 15 bullish vs 13 bearish names — mixed.
Next catalyst: Non-Farm Payrolls (Aug) in 5d (2026-08-05).
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Market Summary

S&P 500 (SPY)
+1.7%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
+3.3%
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Top Movers Today

Top Gainers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
AMZNAmazon$271.58+15.3%2.8x43 (PART) (+1.0)NEUTRAL 40
   Why: Soared 15% after AWS cloud business exceeded expectations   
   Amazon stock soars 15% as e-commerce giant's AWS cloud business booms in 'home… — The e-commerce and cloud giant topped second quarter expectations as accelerating cloud growth at Amazon Web Services… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/amazon-stock-soars-15-as-e-commerce-giants-aws-cloud-business-booms-in-home-run-quarter-122456315.html)   
   [2] Why Amazon stock isn't getting bogged down by its negative free cash flow — Amazon (AMZN) may have posted negative free cash flow in its second quarter earnings released on Thursday, but the… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/why-amazon-stock-isnt-getting-154500690.html)   
ETNEaton$415.20+7.3%1.9x57 (PART) (+1.3)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Advanced on strong electrical sales and data-center demand   
   Eaton Q2 Earnings Call Highlights — Eaton (NYSE:ETN) reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings as demand across its electrical… [source](https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/eaton-q2-earnings-call-highlights-2026-07-31/?utm_source=yahoofinance&utm_medium=yahoofinance)   
   [2] Verizon (VZ) Gets $1.5 Billion Fiber Backing From Bain And Tillman — Bain Capital and Tillman Global Holdings are investing $1.5b in Eaton Fiber to accelerate Verizon’s fiber broadband… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/verizon-vz-gets-1-5-161036245.html)   
GOOGLAlphabet$356.13+6.7%1.5x41 (PART) (+3.8)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Surged despite earnings as investors cheered AI spending   
   Reddit stock tumbles the most on record as lack of new AI deals, US daily users… — Reddit shares plunged the most on record on Friday after US daily users, lack of new AI deal announcements dissapointed… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/reddit-stock-tumbles-the-most-on-record-as-lack-of-new-ai-deals-us-daily-users-metric-disappoints-153413759.html)   
   [2] Apple stock plunges: CEO Tim Cook explains weak revenue forecast — Apple (AAPL) stock is moving lower after the company's revenue forecast fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Yahoo… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/apple-stock-plunges-ceo-tim-145105241.html)   
VRTVertiv$241.57+6.2%1.8x48 (PART) (-7.2)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Gained as data center demand surges for cooling infrastructure   
   Down 24.3% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Vertiv (VRT) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround — Vertiv (VRT) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/down-24-3-4-weeks-133502804.html)   
   [2] Vertiv vs. BWX Technologies: What Revenue Trends Tell Investors About the… — Vertiv's latest quarter hit $3.3 billion as data center demand surges, while BWX Technologies maintains steady defense… [source](https://www.fool.com/coverage/charts/2026/07/30/vertiv-vs-bwx-technologies-what-revenue-trends-tell-investors-about-the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-these-companies/)   
COHRCoherent$262.89+5.6%1.0x57 (PART) (-0.3)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Benefited from AI data center demand in optical connectivity   
   AXT Q2 Earnings Call Highlights — AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) reported record second-quarter revenue and a return to profitability, driven by strong demand for… [source](https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/axt-q2-earnings-call-highlights-2026-07-30/?utm_source=yahoofinance&utm_medium=yahoofinance)   
   [2] 4 Business Services Firms Poised to Top Estimates This Earnings Season — DUOL, DAVE, TRI and COHR are set to stand out this earnings season, each displaying solid growth estimates and robust… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/4-business-services-firms-poised-150800128.html)   
Top Losers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
MUMicron$823.03-5.9%1.1x26 (OPEN) (-0.7)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Declined due to memory chip supply constraints affecting Apple   
   Micron's Rebound Still Faces Resistance — Micron jumped about 18% during Thursday's session. [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/microns-rebound-still-faces-resistance-195501442.html)   
   [2] Why Wall Street Keeps Underestimating Micron — Micron is crushing the market now, but Wall Street wonders how long it will last. [source](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/31/why-wall-street-keeps-underestimating-micron/)   
AMDAMD$476.15-1.9%0.9x60 (PART) (-2.9)NEUTRAL 15
   Weekly Wrap: Crypto Stays Rangebound Amid Market Volatility — Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) is pacing for a roughly 5% gain in July, although the largest cryptocurrency remains largely... [source](https://www.cryptoprowl.com/releases/weekly-wrap-crypto-stays-rangebound-amid-market-volatility-6311)   
   [2] Dow Jones Futures: Market Rebounds, Now Watch For This; SpaceX, AMD, Sandisk… — The stock market bounced but hasn't taken this step while a key risk is growing. SpaceX, AMD, Sandisk, Eli Lilly… [source](https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-futures-market-rebounds-now-watch-for-this-spacex-amd-sandisk-eli-lilly-earnings-loom/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)   
   [3] S&P 500 Posts Weekly Gain Amid AI Monetization Optimism — The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 1.1% this week as hyperscalers showed the mega spend on the art [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/p-500-posts-weekly-gain-204514158.html)   
LRCXLam Research$293.02-1.6%1.1x40 (PART) (-6.7)NEUTRAL 15
   MU, SNDK, WDC, SKHY Stock Jump After-Hours — Memory Chipmakers Soar After… — Most memory chipmakers extended Thursday’s gain after-hours as tech bigwigs flag continued rise in memory prices. [source](https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/memory-chipmakers-soar-after-amazon-apple-management-flag-soaring-costs-supply-crunch/cZNEYyrRJ2Q)   
   [2] Lam Research (LRCX) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why — Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) jumped 18% in the afternoon session after the… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lam-research-lrcx-stock-trades-231702083.html)   
ASMLASML$1629.00-1.4%0.8x37 (PART) (-3.3)NEUTRAL 15
   European stocks notch monthly gain on earnings optimism — By Purvi Agarwal July 31 (Reuters) - European shares closed lower on Friday, but posted monthly gains as strong… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/world-indices/articles/tech-shares-power-europes-stoxx-071854089.html)   
   [2] What Makes ASML (ASML) a New Strong Buy Stock — ASML (ASML) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/makes-asml-asml-strong-buy-160003944.html)   
FCXFreeport-McMoRan$62.63-1.3%0.7x40 (PART) (-1.6)NEUTRAL 30
   Copper Stock Strategy Digs For A 34% Annualized Return As Metal Demand Rises — Freeport-McMoRan stock is holding up reasonably well as the stock market corrects. This options trade aims for income… [source](https://www.investors.com/research/options/copper-stock-freeport-mcmoran-fcx-metals-options-income-strategy-markets/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)   
   [2] Better Mining Stock to Buy Before 2026 Ends: USA Rare Earth vs. Freeport-McMoRan — In my opinion, one stock wins over the other in terms of risk-adjusted returns. [source](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/07/30/better-mining-stock-to-buy-before-2026-ends-hot-ti/)   

Cross-Ticker Headlines

Stories attached to multiple tracked tickers (shown once):

  • AMAT, FLNC: 1 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Find Risky [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/1-wall-street-favorite-stocks-130749289.html)
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take…
  • CEG, FCX, TSM: AI’s Biggest Winners Today Will Share the Spotlight as Technology Spreads Across the Entire Market [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/31/ais-biggest-winners-today-will-share-the-spotlight-as-technology-spreads-across-the-entire-market/)
NVIDIA and Microsoft dominate AI headlines, but the real money may flow to a quieter group of power producers and metal miners building the…
  • MU, NVDA: Apple CEO Tim Cook says this '100-year flood' won't be receding anytime soon [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/apple-ceo-tim-cook-says-this-100-year-flood-wont-be-receding-anytime-soon-121832016.html)
Memory chip supply constraints remain a problem for Apple.
  • AMZN, GOOGL, META: Apple is growing without the AI spending spree engulfing Big Tech: Chart of the Day [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/apple-is-growing-without-the-ai-spending-spree-engulfing-big-tech-chart-of-the-day-100000942.html)
Apple is growing like an AI spender but isn't spending like one. Thursday's earnings show that route may be cheaper — but it's not free of obstacles.
  • COHR, LITE: Applied Optoelectronics and Coherent Gain 7%, Lumentum Adds 5% as Risk-On Feeling Spreads to Optics… [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/31/applied-optoelectronics-and-coherent-gain-7-lumentum-adds-5-as-risk-on-feeling-spreads-to-optics-stocks/)
Optics stocks are surging well past the broader semiconductor rally as AI data center demand sends valuations into triple-digit territory, but the…
  • ASML, KLAC: Best Momentum Stock to Buy for July 31st [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/best-momentum-stock-buy-july-140000237.html)
FTRE, ASML and KLAC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 31, 2026.
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Biggest Score Moves vs Prior Trading Day

TickerScore NowΔDirectionChange%
BE60 (PART)+17.4↑ more priced-0.6%
KLAC40 (PART)-8.5↓ cheapened+1.4%
VRT48 (PART)-7.2↓ cheapened+6.2%
LRCX40 (PART)-6.7↓ cheapened-1.6%
MOD54 (PART)-4.8↓ cheapened+3.7%
MSFT34 (OPEN)+3.8↑ more priced+3.0%
GOOGL41 (PART)+3.8↑ more priced+6.7%
ASML37 (PART)-3.3↓ cheapened-1.4%
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Additional News Highlights

Notable headlines for other tracked tickers:

  • NVDA (+2.9%): AI trade is a combination of 'perception and reality': Bradley Tusk [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ai-trade-combination-perception-reality-212136645.html)
Tusk Ventures founder and CEO Bradley Tusk dives into the "perception vs. reality" aspects of the broad AI trade and commenting on where these…
  • AVGO (+0.4%): These 3 Dividend ETFs Own Nvidia and Microsoft and Still Pay Up to 8 Percent [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/31/these-3-dividend-etfs-own-nvidia-and-microsoft-and-still-pay-up-to-8-percent/)
Owning Nvidia and Microsoft while collecting a fat dividend income used to mean picking one or the other. A new generation of ETFs rewrites that…
  • MRVL (+2.3%): Stocks to Watch: Apple, Amazon, SK Hynix, Roblox [[source]](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-07-31-2026/card/stocks-to-watch-apple-amazon-sk-hynix-samsung-roblox-UVBiwSE6WbBhfL3eozHj?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)
↗️ SK Hynix (KR:000660), Samsung (KR:005930): Shares of both chipmakers surged over 25% in Asian trading, staging a strong recovery after a turbulent…
  • MSFT (+3.0%): Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise to cap volatile July as Big Tech AI… [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-friday-july-31-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-081227738.html)
Stocks ended the week on an upbeat note after Big Tech earnings revived optimism in the artificial intelligence trade.
  • META (+3.3%): Tech stocks today: Amazon beats, Apple sinks [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/live/tech-stocks-today-big-tech-earnings-134611080.html)
Tech stocks climbed higher on Thursday, as Microsoft posted strong earnings results.
  • ORCL (+1.8%): This Tech Giant Is Investing Billions in AI. Here’s Why It Could Pay Off. [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/31/this-tech-giant-is-investing-billions-in-ai-heres-why-it-could-pay-off/)
Alphabet just posted the biggest quarter in its history, yet the stock is barely moving while rivals surge. The case for a $500 share price by 2027…
  • TSM (+0.2%): 1 AI Stock I’d Buy Before It Hits Another All-Time High [[source]](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/31/1-ai-stock-id-buy-before-it-hits-another-all-time-high/)
Taiwan Semiconductor just posted one of the strongest earnings reports in chip-stock history, yet the stock sits 15% below its all-time high. Three…
  • ANET (+5.5%): Will Top-Line Improvement Benefit Palantir in Q2 Earnings? [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/top-line-improvement-benefit-palantir-181200340.html) [positive]
PLTR's second-quarter revenues are expected to jump 80% as AI-driven demand lifts its government and commercial businesses.
  • CSCO (+2.1%): Should You Worry? This AI Cap-Ex Boom is Bigger than 1999. [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/worry-ai-cap-ex-boom-203300120.html)
Yes. There are strikingly similar themes in play.
  • SMCI (+2.4%): Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Rise As Amazon Reignites AI Trade, Apple Slides: Why TSLA, SPCX… [[source]](https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nasdaq-sp500-futures-rise-amazon-ai-trade-apple-slides-why-tsla-spcx-rddt-smci-be-rklb-are-in-focus/cZN4TUZRJ2x)
On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for SPY remained 'bearish,' and improved to 'neutral' on QQQ as investors warmed to the latest AI-driven earnings.

Technical Signals

MA alignment: 1 bullish / 0 bearish of 37 with signals.

  • Bullish stack (px > 20d > 50d > 200d): ANET
  • Death cross (20/50, last 5d): ASML, ETN, HUBB, KLAC, LRCX, MU, TLN, TSM
TickerTech ScoreSignal>VWAPMACD↑Px Score
ANET60BULLISH46 (PART)
AMZN40NEUTRAL43 (PART)
AVGO30NEUTRAL30 (OPEN)
MSFT30NEUTRAL34 (OPEN)
GOOGL30NEUTRAL41 (PART)
ORCL30NEUTRAL28 (OPEN)
CSCO30NEUTRAL52 (PART)
SMCI30NEUTRAL29 (OPEN)
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Priced-In Scores

OPEN (0-35) — AI Not Priced
META(25), MU(26), ORCL(28), NVDA(29), TSM(29), SMCI(29), AVGO(30), TLN(31), POWL(31), MSFT(34)
PART (36-65) — Partially Priced
ASML(37), FLNC(38), CEG(39), LRCX(40), FCX(40), KLAC(40), HUBB(40), VST(40), GOOGL(41), AMAT(42), AMZN(43), ANET(46), GEV(47), GNRC(47), VRT(48), WDC(48), MRVL(49), SCCO(49), CSCO(52), STX(54), MOD(54), LITE(56), ETN(57), COHR(57), ABBNY(59), AMD(60), BE(60)
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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
Hyperscaler5+6.0%34bullish (5/5)0.43
Optical2+4.3%57bearish (1/2)1.05
Networking2+3.8%49bullish (2/2)0.53
DC Power/Cooling7+2.6%48bearish (4/7)1.23
Storage2+1.4%51mixed1.11
Materials2-1.2%44mixed1.35
Power Gen6+0.9%43bearish (3/6)1.47
SemiCap4-0.1%40bearish (3/4)1.21
Semis7+0.1%36bullish (2/7)0.71
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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
NVDA07-311.9M929K0.5BULLISHHIGH
AMZN07-31735K313K0.43BULLISHHIGH
MU07-31487K387K0.79NEUTRALHIGH
MSFT07-31376K175K0.47BULLISHHIGH
GOOGL07-31323K125K0.39VERY BULLISHMODERATE
META07-31200K126K0.63BULLISHMODERATE
AMD07-31186K138K0.74NEUTRALMODERATE
ORCL07-31123K28K0.23VERY BULLISHMODERATE
BE07-3166K64K0.97NEUTRALMODERATE
AVGO07-3161K45K0.74NEUTRALMODERATE
SMCI07-3149K17K0.35VERY BULLISHLOW
MRVL07-3147K40K0.87NEUTRALLOW
TSM07-3118K17K0.96NEUTRALLOW
WDC07-3113K23K1.69VERY BEARISHLOW
LRCX07-3113K11K0.86NEUTRALLOW
Friday Weekly Positioning (2026-08-07)
TickerCall VolPut VolP/CSignal
NVDA262K136K0.52BULLISH
AMZN151K99K0.66BULLISH
MSFT63K32K0.5BULLISH
GOOGL63K22K0.36VERY BULLISH
MU60K94K1.58VERY BEARISH
ORCL52K21K0.41BULLISH
SMCI37K13K0.35VERY BULLISH
MRVL33K19K0.58BULLISH
META27K16K0.58BULLISH
AMD24K32K1.32BEARISH
AVGO21K13K0.61BULLISH
BE19K21K1.09BEARISH
Options Sentiment Summary
  • Bullish (calls > puts): NVDA(P/C=0.5, HIGH), AMZN(P/C=0.43, HIGH), MSFT(P/C=0.47, HIGH), GOOGL(P/C=0.39, MODERATE), META(P/C=0.63, MODERATE), ORCL(P/C=0.23, MODERATE), SMCI(P/C=0.35, LOW), STX(P/C=0.54, LOW), FCX(P/C=0.26, MINIMAL), ANET(P/C=0.49, MINIMAL)
  • Bearish (puts > calls): WDC(P/C=1.69, LOW), AMAT(P/C=1.48, LOW), VRT(P/C=1.21, LOW), ASML(P/C=1.19, MINIMAL), VST(P/C=3.22, MINIMAL), KLAC(P/C=1.33, MINIMAL), COHR(P/C=1.14, MINIMAL), SCCO(P/C=2.44, MINIMAL), GEV(P/C=1.25, MINIMAL), CEG(P/C=1.7, MINIMAL)
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Today's Earnings Reports

21 relevant earnings today (Friday, July 31, 2026) — tracked tickers plus reporters ≥ $10B market cap.

Already Reported (21 companies)
SymbolCompanyEPS EstEPS ActSurprise%Mkt Cap
CCJCameco Corporation$0.38$0.18-52.1%$37.6B
VALEVale S.A.$0.49$0.36-26.2%$64.1B
NVTnVent Electric plc$1.16$1.45+24.6%$24.9B
DDominion Energy, Inc.$0.68$0.79+15.4%$60.8B
XOMExxonMobil Holdings Corpo$3.63$4.11+13.4%$644.3B
SMFGSumitomo Mitsui Financial$0.44$0.5+13.3%$164.4B
IMOImperial Oil Limited$4.17$4.52+8.4%$64.4B
CVXChevron Corporation$5.6$6.06+8.1%$392.0B
AUAngloGold Ashanti plc$2.11$1.98-6.1%$40.1B
ENBEnbridge Inc.$0.6$0.63+5.6%$118.9B

Report generated: 2026-07-31 15:10 Data: Yahoo Finance | Model: v2 Dynamic Weights + Q-Score 37 of 37 tickers reported