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TradingKey - The slowdown in U.S. core PCE inflation dampened expectations for near-term interest rate hikes. Combined with Microsoft’s better-than-expected earnings report, which boosted confidence in the AI market, and the easing of selling pressure caused by the earlier liquidation of AI funds, t

TradingKey - Micron jumped 18% Thursday after Samsung's Q2 earnings confirmed long-term memory chip supply shortages. The stock had fallen 41% from its $1,255 high on CXMT fears. At $868, the $903 trendline is the next test. Here is what Samsung said and why it matters.

TradingKey - During the Asian trading session on July 31, Japanese and South Korean stock markets staged a sharp rebound, with SK Hynix surging more than 27% and Samsung rising over 22%.

Apple (AAPL) shares fell more than 4% to $319.09 in post-market trading after the company reported its fiscal 2026 third-quarter financial results.

On July 30 Eastern Time, Amazon (AMZN) released its Q2 2026 earnings report, with its after-hours share price climbing over 8% at one point. As of press time, the stock remained up 6.97% at $251.92. During the period, Amazon’s net sales grew 20% year-over-year to $200.606 billion, exceeding market expectations of $196.47 billion. By region, revenue from the North America segment rose 16% year-over-year to $116.177 billion, while International segment revenue increased 15% year-over-year to $42.197 billion.

U.S. inflation cooled in June, weakening Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, while Microsoft’s earnings demonstrated that AI is poised to generate sustainable revenue, reversing previous sluggish market sentiment. The three major U.S. stock indices rose across the board, with memory stocks leading the gains and software stocks pulling back.

Oracle (ORCL) and Google Cloud announced a further expansion of their partnership, under which Google’s (GOOGL) Gemini large language models will be deeply integrated into the Oracle enterprise application suite, covering the two core product lines of Oracle Fusion Applications and NetSuite.

Alphabet is recovering from its $315 post-earnings low to $335 and is testing the descending trendline at $338.90. P/E has compressed to 17.7x. Analysts see $445 to $515. EU rivals are filing lawsuits post-DMA fine. Amazon reports today. RSI 55.

On July 30, Eastern Time, SK Hynix ADR (SKHY) shares staged a sharp rebound after a recent slump. As of writing, the stock was up over 15% at $146.39. Citigroup stated that AI demand will continue to drive up memory and flash chip prices, with supply-demand tightness expected to persist until at least 2027. Addressing concerns that a capacity surge from Chinese firms could lead to intense competition in the memory and flash markets, Citi dismissed the notion, noting that the two Chinese companies remain technically constrained in capacity. Although the expansion speeds of CXMT and YMTC are similar to those of global peers, their progress remains concentrated in mature DUV processes.

On the eve of its earnings release, Apple's plan to procure Chinese memory chips was blocked, causing its stock price to decline.

TradingKey - Data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday showed that the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index rose 3.7% year-on-year in June, down from 4.1% in May. On a month-on-month basis, the index declined 0.1%, marking the first monthly drop since April 2020 and indicating that a retreat in energy prices has driven a significant cooling in overall inflation.

Microsoft beat Q4 FY2026 estimates with revenue of $90B, Azure at 43%, and Copilot at 30M seats, and the stock surged 8.13% to $422. What made the difference vs Meta and Alphabet was steady capex guidance and demand-first framing. Here is the full breakdown.

Meta beat revenue at $60.8B (+28%) but missed EPS by 14% at $6.18 vs $7.17, free cash flow collapsed to $784M, and capex guidance was raised again. Stock fell 9.64% to $529 after hours. RSI at 16. Here is the full breakdown.

TradingKey - On Thursday, July 30 (ET), the three major US stock index futures rose collectively in pre-market trading. Microsoft's strong earnings report alleviated market concerns regarding returns on AI capital expenditure, leading the gains in Nasdaq 100 futures. However, individual stocks such as Meta (META) and Qualcomm (QCOM) weakened following their earnings releases, while long-term US Treasury yields remained elevated and the situation in the Middle East continued to keep the market cautious.

Ahead of its earnings report, Amazon has reportedly faced runaway costs across multiple AI projects, prompting engineering executives to urgently sound alarms and tighten controls.

Apple's plan to procure Chinese memory chips has been blocked by lawmakers, a move that favors the interests of Micron Technology and serves as a potential positive for its stock price.

TradingKey - Kioxia is set to release its Q1 FY2027 earnings report on July 31. However, the backdrop for this report has shifted significantly compared to a month ago. On June 22, Kioxia's share price reached 112,700 JPY (approximately $689), topping Japan's market capitalization rankings. As of the close on July 30, the price stood at 39,500 JPY per share, representing a decline of nearly 66% from its peak. Rather than the profit figures of the past three months, the market is more focused on whether this profit growth momentum can be sustained.

TradingKey - As of July 29 Eastern Time, Meta (META) released its second-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2026. While revenue grew 28% year-over-year to $60.8 billion, exceeding market expectations, Meta shares tumbled 7% in after-hours trading due to earnings missing expectations, a significant decline in free cash flow, and the continued increase in AI capital expenditure.

SpaceX has requested its suppliers to remove Chinese personnel and equipment to facilitate the acquisition of defense contracts. However, this move is expected to increase operating costs, posing a challenge to a short-term recovery in the company's share price.