AI Stock Landscape Daily Report

Friday, August 07, 2026
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Executive Summary

Market color: Stocks ended mixed Friday as a softer-than-expected July jobs report pushed rate-hike expectations lower and fueled a tech rebound. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% while the Nasdaq slipped 0.4%, though AI infrastructure and optics names surged while memory stocks sold off sharply following disappointing Western Digital earnings and SK Hynix's $38B fab commitment.
Market: SPY -0.2%, QQQ -0.4%. Top mover COHR +13.4%; worst STX -4.7%.
Score shift: ANET cheapened by 5.6 pts → now 42 (PART).
Sector flow: Optical led with avg +9.8% across 2 names (options bias: bullish (2/2)).
Options tape: 17 bullish vs 11 bearish names — tilted bullish.
Next catalyst: CPI Data (Aug) in 8d (2026-08-15).
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Market Summary

S&P 500 (SPY)
-0.2%
Nasdaq (QQQ)
-0.4%
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Top Movers Today

Top Gainers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
COHRCoherent$379.13+13.4%1.9x64 (PART) (+3.4)NEUTRAL 40
   Why: Rallied as part of a broad tech rebound after the soft jobs report eased Fed rate-hike fears, with optics…   
   Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leaps As Fed Rate-Hike Odds Sink; Biotech Jumps 20%… — Stock Market Today: The major indexes close with gains across the board. A medical testing stock soars 20%. [source](https://www.investors.com/market-trend/stock-market-today/dow-jones-sp500-nasdaq-july-jobs-report-cloudflare-stock/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)   
   [2] Should You Hold on to Applied Optoelectronics Stock Post Q2 Earnings? — AAOI's record Q2 revenues and surging AI-driven demand fuel growth, but supply constraints, competition and valuation… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/hold-applied-optoelectronics-stock-post-180700125.html)   
   [3] SpaceX, Doximity, Trade Desk, Rigetti, Coherent, and More Stocks That Explain… — FEATURE Stocks rose Friday with tech names picking up steam after the U.S. jobs report for July was softer than… [source](https://www.barrons.com/articles/stock-movers-85c510af?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo)   
LITELumentum$890.17+6.2%1.3x59 (PART) (+0.3)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Surged ahead of next week's earnings report amid strong AI optics demand and the 1.6T transceiver ramp, with…   
   Is Lumentum Holdings (LITE) Fully Valued After Its Recent Rally? — Leadership transition and why it matters for Lumentum Holdings Lumentum Holdings (LITE) recently disclosed that… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lumentum-holdings-lite-fully-valued-190941490.html)   
   [2] Nvidia-Backed Lumentum Reports Earnings Tuesday. Here’s How Much the Stock… — Lumentum is set to report earnings Tuesday afternoon, with traders anticipating a big swing in the optical and photonic… [source](https://www.investopedia.com/nvidia-backed-lumentum-reports-earnings-tuesday-here-is-how-much-its-stock-could-move-lite-q4-fy2026-12035518)   
   [3] Should Lumentum Stock Be in Your Portfolio Pre-Q4 Earnings? — LITE heads into fiscal Q4 earnings with strong AI optics demand and a 1.6T transceiver ramp, though supply constraints… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lumentum-stock-portfolio-pre-q4-171600793.html)   
SMCISuper Micro$31.13+6.0%0.7x31 (OPEN) (+1.4)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Jumped on announcements of new liquid-cooled AI data center racks and the AMD Instinct Coder turnkey…   
   Why Super Micro (SMCI) Is Up 6.0% After AI Rack Expansion And AMD Instinct… — In recent days, Super Micro Computer announced a cash dividend of US$14.7778 per share on its 7.00% Series A Mandatory… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/why-super-micro-smci-6-171745810.html)   
   [2] Supermicro (SMCI) Stock Looks Like A Bargain At This Price — Super Micro Computer stock has delivered a very large 5 year gain, yet its recent share price and the latest valuation… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/supermicro-smci-stock-looks-bargain-161727482.html)   
MRVLMarvell$218.72+3.9%0.8x54 (PART) (+1.4)NEUTRAL 30
   Why: Rose with the broader AI networking trade as investors rotated beyond GPUs into networking, software, and…   
CEGConstellation Energy$269.89+3.4%0.9x41 (PART) (+2.5)NEUTRAL 50
   Why: Climbed after announcing 920 MW of new power deals including a Walmart PPA, plus raised 2026 guidance and…   
   Constellation Signed 920 Megawatts of New Power Deals, Including a Walmart PPA.… — Constellation Energy just made some massive announcements, including big orders and progress on the Microsoft deal. [source](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/07/constellation-signed-920-megawatts-of-new-power-deals-including-a-walmart-ppa-heres-what-it-means-for-ceg-stock/)   
   [2] Constellation Energy Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings — Constellation Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain highly bullish about… [source](https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3720623/constellation-energy-stock-analyst-estimates-ratings)   
   [3] CEG Q2 Earnings Call Focuses on Higher Guidance and Nuclear Deals — Constellation lifts 2026 earnings guidance as Calpine accretion, nuclear contracting and Crane progress strengthen its… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/ceg-q2-earnings-call-focuses-140000149.html)   
Top Losers
TickerNamePriceChangeVol(avg)Score (Δ)Tech
STXSeagate$812.76-4.7%1.0x54 (PART) (-0.7)NEUTRAL 0
   Why: Sold off sharply as memory stocks tumbled following Western Digital's disappointing earnings and SK Hynix's…   
   Jim Cramer Didn’t Think Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX)’s Earnings… — Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX)’s shares have caught a lot of quarters, including Cramer, by surprise in… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/jim-cramer-didn-t-think-182716107.html)   
   [2] SK Hynix Drops 5% After Approving $38B in New Memory Fabs; Seagate Falls 7%… — SK Hynix just committed to one of the biggest fab investments in memory history, and its stock immediately sold off.… [source](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/08/07/sk-hynix-drops-5-after-approving-38b-in-new-memory-fabs-seagate-falls-7-micron-barely-dips/)   
BEBloom Energy$219.34-4.2%0.8x62 (PART) (-0.8)NEUTRAL 15
   Why: Fell as the fuel cell sector extended its month-long decline; Bloom Energy has shed over 20% in four weeks…   
   Best Growth Stocks to Buy for August 7th — SNDR, NESR and BE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on August 7th, 2026. [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/best-growth-stocks-buy-august-080800594.html)   
   [2] SoFi and Visa Earnings Point to Consumer Confidence — Earnings season is showing that consumers are still spending and paying their bills, as indicated by SoFi and Visa. [source](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/07/sofi-and-visa-earnings-point-to-consumer-confidence/)   
   [3] Bloom Energy Is Down 20% in a Month. Is It Time to Switch to Plug Power or… — Bloom Energy has shed over 20% in four weeks after a staggering year-to-date run, and now shareholders face a decision… [source](https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/08/06/bloom-energy-is-down-20-in-a-month-is-it-time-to-switch-to-plug-power-or-fuelcell-energy/)   
WDCWestern Digital$434.30-3.8%1.4x36 (PART) (+0.0)NEUTRAL 0
   Why: Dropped alongside Seagate as memory and storage stocks continued to slide following Western Digital's own…   
   Can MU Stock Compound Its Way Higher? — A company known for cyclicality is locking in its future. Micron has signed strategic agreements with customers that… [source](https://www.trefis.com/articles/610529/can-mu-stock-compound-its-way-higher/2026-08-07)   
   [2] US Jobs Report in Focus as Middle East Tensions and Corporate News Shape… — US stock futures traded close to unchanged on Friday as investors awaited the latest employment data, a key release… [source](https://investorshub.advfn.com/market-news/article/33690/us-jobs-report-in-focus-as-middle-east-tensions-and-corporate-news-shape-markets-dow-jones-sp-nasdaq-wall-street-futures)   
ANETArista$188.67-1.9%0.8x42 (PART) (-5.6)BULLISH 45
   3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Arista Networks (ANET) — Arista Networks (ANET) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials. [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/3-reasons-why-growth-investors-164502198.html)   
   [2] Stock Market Rally Powers Ahead; SpaceX, Palantir, Sandisk Are Key Earnings… — The S&P 500 and Dow Jones hit highs while the Nasdaq raced above key levels as oil prices and yields fell. Palantir… [source](https://www.investors.com/news/stock-market-rally-powers-ahead-spacex-palantir-sandisk-are-key-earnings-movers-weekly-review/?src=A00220&yptr=yahoo)   
   [3] Is ANET Worth Buying Now or Waiting for a Better Entry Point? — ANET pairs strong AI networking growth with record financial performance, but its premium valuation leaves little room… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/anet-worth-buying-now-waiting-162300742.html)   
AMDAMD$483.36-1.2%0.9x58 (PART) (-2.4)NEUTRAL 15
   Jim Cramer Shares Reasons Behind Why NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)’s Shares… — NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a stock that Jim Cramer continues to stand by with, even though it has struggled.… [source](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/jim-cramer-shares-reasons-behind-182404118.html)   

Cross-Ticker Headlines

Stories attached to multiple tracked tickers (shown once):

  • FCX, SCCO: 5 Non-Ferrous Metal Mining Stocks to Watch in a Challenging Industry [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/5-non-ferrous-metal-mining-150000306.html)
Despite the Zacks Mining - Non Ferrous industry's weak near-term outlook, stocks like SCCO, FCX, LUNMF, UUUU and ERO are worth keeping an eye on…
  • META, MSFT, ORCL: AI theme has 'a long way to run': Strategist [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/ai-theme-long-way-run-204908888.html)
Yahoo Finance host Jared Blikre and The Wealth Consulting Group Chief Market Strategist Talley Léger discuss market leadership shifting from tech…
  • AMAT, CSCO: Berkshire Hathaway earnings, CPI inflation data, & more: What to Watch [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/berkshire-hathaway-earnings-cpi-inflation-205540844.html)
Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at the top stories for investors to watch this weekend and next week…
  • AMZN, AVGO, MRVL, MSFT: Beyond NVIDIA and GPUs: The Next AI & Quantum Winners Leading 2026 [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/beyond-nvidia-gpus-next-ai-190000472.html)
Beyond GPUs, AI's next winners may emerge across networking, software and quantum as investment broadens and governments boost next-gen computing.
  • GOOGL, META: Big Tech is borrowing its way through the AI boom: Chart of the Day [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/big-tech-is-borrowing-its-way-through-the-ai-boom-chart-of-the-day-100000605.html)
Alphabet is borrowing at a historic pace — and it isn't alone.
  • ASML, TSM: Forget Taiwan Semiconductor: 2 AI Semiconductor Equipment Stocks to Buy and Hold Instead [[source]](https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/08/07/forget-tsmc-2-ai-semiconductor-equipment/)
These supporting stocks often get ignored in favor of higher-profile names.
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Biggest Score Moves vs Prior Trading Day

TickerScore NowΔDirectionChange%
ANET42 (PART)-5.6↓ cheapened-1.9%
COHR64 (PART)+3.4↑ more priced+13.4%
CEG41 (PART)+2.5↑ more priced+3.4%
AMD58 (PART)-2.4↓ cheapened-1.2%
VST40 (PART)+2.0↑ more priced-0.6%
FCX46 (PART)+1.6↑ more priced+2.1%
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Additional News Highlights

Notable headlines for other tracked tickers:

  • NVDA (+2.3%): Nvidia ends week up more than 10% as AI chip fears ease [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/nvidia-ends-week-up-more-than-10-as-ai-chip-fears-ease-205751147.html)
Nvidia closed out the week on a hot streak thanks to big news from SpaceX and an easing of fears around the AI trade.
  • GOOGL (-1.0%): Tech stocks today: Shares climb after rocky week [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/live/tech-stocks-today-shares-climb-after-rocky-week-140419479.html)
Tech stocks coverage for the week of Aug. 3.
  • AMZN (+0.8%): OpenAI developing $300+ AI speaker to challenge Amazon Alexa [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/openai-developing-300-ai-speaker-202000842.html)
Yahoo Finance Tech Editor discusses reports that OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) is developing a $300+ puck-sized smart home device designed to compete directly…
  • META (+0.4%): Meta Faces New Risk After Major Court Ruling [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/meta-faces-risk-major-court-195614005.html)
The bigger threat may extend far beyond New Mexico
  • ORCL (+2.5%): Michael Burry Sounds Alarm on Major AI Stocks [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/michael-burry-sounds-alarm-major-194738677.html)
Burry sees leverage building beneath soaring cloud demand
  • TSM (+0.4%): Jim Cramer Called Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN)’s Share Price Movement “Stupid” [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/jim-cramer-called-linde-plc-183106534.html)
Industrial giant Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN)’s shares are up by 4.30% over the past year and by 14% year-to-date. The stock closed 5.9% lower on July…
  • MU (-0.4%): SK Hynix invests $38B in new plants amid AI memory shortages [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/video/sk-hynix-invests-38b-plants-200856730.html)
Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley discusses SK Hynix (SKHY) committing $38 billion to build new chip manufacturing facilities in an effort to…
  • CSCO (+0.5%): What Lumentum Stock Adds To A Portfolio Is Not Safety [[source]](https://www.trefis.com/articles/610600/what-lumentum-stock-adds-to-a-portfolio-is-not-safety/2026-08-07)
This optical supplier retains behavior of its own next to the broad market, and its swings run far wider than the index's.
  • VRT (-1.0%): Is Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) Fully Priced Following Raised 2026 Guidance And Strong… [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/vertiv-holdings-co-vrt-fully-201312108.html)
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) is back in focus after raising its full year 2026 guidance and reporting higher second quarter revenue and earnings…
  • VST (-0.6%): Earnings live updates: The Trade Desk stock plummets on earnings miss, Oklo jumps on… [[source]](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/earnings-live-updates-130425228.html)
Earnings continue to be the market's engine, and a series of results this week from Palantir, SpaceX, and AMD are set to rev up stocks again.

Technical Signals

MA alignment: 5 bullish / 2 bearish of 37 with signals.

  • Bullish stack (px > 20d > 50d > 200d): AMZN, ANET, ETN, NVDA, SCCO
  • Bearish stack: FLNC, VST
  • Golden cross (20/50, last 5d): AMZN, CEG, ETN, MSFT, NVDA, SCCO
  • Death cross (20/50, last 5d): AMAT, AMD, GEV, VST
TickerTech ScoreSignal>VWAPMACD↑Px Score
NVDA80BULLISH31 (OPEN)
ETN80BULLISH61 (PART)
SCCO80BULLISH52 (PART)
AMZN65BULLISH42 (PART)
CEG50NEUTRAL41 (PART)
ANET45BULLISH42 (PART)
COHR40NEUTRAL64 (PART)
MSFT35NEUTRAL38 (PART)
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Priced-In Scores

OPEN (0-35) — AI Not Priced
META(26), MU(26), ORCL(29), TSM(30), NVDA(31), SMCI(31), POWL(32), AVGO(32), TLN(32)
PART (36-65) — Partially Priced
WDC(36), FLNC(37), MSFT(38), ASML(39), VST(40), CEG(41), GOOGL(41), LRCX(41), ANET(42), AMZN(42), KLAC(42), AMAT(44), HUBB(44), FCX(46), GEV(47), GNRC(48), VRT(52), SCCO(52), MOD(54), MRVL(54), CSCO(54), STX(54), AMD(58), LITE(59), ABBNY(60), ETN(61), BE(62), COHR(64)
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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+9.8%62bullish (2/2)0.55
Storage2-4.2%45bearish (2/2)1.25
Materials2+2.6%49mixed0.72
SemiCap4+2.2%42bearish (1/4)1.24
Semis7+1.8%38bullish (5/7)0.51
Networking2-0.7%48bullish (2/2)0.40
Hyperscaler5+0.5%35bullish (4/5)0.41
DC Power/Cooling7+0.4%50bearish (3/7)0.96
Power Gen6+0.3%43bearish (4/6)0.98
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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
NVDA08-071.6M664K0.41BULLISHHIGH
MU08-07428K308K0.72NEUTRALHIGH
AMZN08-07287K102K0.36VERY BULLISHMODERATE
MSFT08-07208K58K0.28VERY BULLISHMODERATE
AMD08-07198K142K0.71NEUTRALMODERATE
META08-07194K70K0.36VERY BULLISHMODERATE
GOOGL08-07137K99K0.72NEUTRALMODERATE
SMCI08-0797K21K0.21VERY BULLISHMODERATE
ORCL08-0781K26K0.32VERY BULLISHMODERATE
AVGO08-0755K19K0.35VERY BULLISHLOW
MRVL08-0751K34K0.65BULLISHLOW
BE08-0723K25K1.07BEARISHLOW
TSM08-0722K11K0.5BULLISHLOW
WDC08-0719K24K1.3BEARISHLOW
FCX08-0713K4K0.31VERY BULLISHLOW
Friday Weekly Positioning (2026-08-14)
TickerCall VolPut VolP/CSignal
NVDA213K148K0.7NEUTRAL
SMCI92K27K0.29VERY BULLISH
AMZN52K34K0.66BULLISH
MU52K89K1.73VERY BEARISH
AMD40K29K0.72NEUTRAL
ORCL36K14K0.4BULLISH
GOOGL36K22K0.6BULLISH
META31K12K0.38VERY BULLISH
MSFT25K18K0.73NEUTRAL
WDC21K7K0.33VERY BULLISH
MRVL19K16K0.83NEUTRAL
BE13K21K1.64VERY BEARISH
Options Sentiment Summary
  • Bullish (calls > puts): NVDA(P/C=0.41, HIGH), AMZN(P/C=0.36, MODERATE), MSFT(P/C=0.28, MODERATE), META(P/C=0.36, MODERATE), SMCI(P/C=0.21, MODERATE), ORCL(P/C=0.32, MODERATE), AVGO(P/C=0.35, LOW), MRVL(P/C=0.65, LOW), TSM(P/C=0.5, LOW), FCX(P/C=0.31, LOW)
  • Bearish (puts > calls): BE(P/C=1.07, LOW), WDC(P/C=1.3, LOW), STX(P/C=1.19, LOW), VST(P/C=1.0, LOW), FLNC(P/C=1.29, MINIMAL), KLAC(P/C=2.33, MINIMAL), GEV(P/C=1.23, MINIMAL), SCCO(P/C=1.12, MINIMAL), POWL(P/C=2.09, MINIMAL), TLN(P/C=1.34, MINIMAL)
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Upcoming Events

NEXT 8-14 DAYS
DateTypeEventImpact
2026-08-15ECONOMICCPI Data (Aug)HIGH
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2026-09-05ECONOMICNon-Farm Payrolls (Sep)HIGH

Today's Earnings Reports

6 relevant earnings today (Friday, August 07, 2026) — tracked tickers plus reporters ≥ $10B market cap.

Already Reported (5 companies)
SymbolCompanyEPS EstEPS ActSurprise%Mkt Cap
KDDIYKDDI Corporation$1.23$0.32-73.7%$69.0B
PAAPlains All American Pipel$0.5$0.41-17.4%$16.1B
TTWOTake-Two Interactive Soft$-0.21$-0.18+13.9%$46.1B
ALIZYAllianz SE$0.79$0.75-5.9%$189.9B
PPLPPL Corporation$0.34$0.33-4.0%$26.7B

Tomorrow's Earnings (Saturday, August 08)

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

SessionCountNotable Companies
TAS/Other2

Report generated: 2026-08-07 14:02 Data: Yahoo Finance | Model: v2 Dynamic Weights + Q-Score 37 of 37 tickers reported