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• Microsoft reports robust enterprise demand for cloud-based artificial intelligence and Azure services. • Analysts increased price targets citing improved margins and optimized proprietary infrastructure costs. • Microsoft's latest annual revenue reached $281.72 billion with $101.83 billion in net profit.

• Alphabet stock gains reflect strong advertising revenue and generative AI growth momentum. • Cooling inflation and stable treasury yields are driving expansion in tech valuations. • Investors are optimistic about reduced antitrust risks and sustained cloud infrastructure margins.

TradingKey - According to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, Anthropic is moving forward with preparations for a mega IPO, with a potential listing as early as this October. Lead investment banks for the offering have begun arranging investor meetings for the coming weeks, and the company has previously submitted a confidential IPO filing.

TradingKey - On July 15, Eastern Time, Intel (INTC) shares are approaching the $100 mark; as of press time, the stock was down 5.55% at $101.78. On the news front, Intel has made significant progress in its next-generation process technologies, including 18A and 14A. The yield for Intel's 18A process has increased from 65% in the previous quarter to 85%, second only to the 90% yield of TSMC’s N2 process. However, a research report from BofA Securities shows that although server CPU demand remains strong in 2026, Intel's market share is expected to drop from 41% to 24% amid a new round of competition in the server CPU market.

• The NZDUSD rose as RBNZ policy expectations shifted toward a hawkish stance. • Softer U.S. economic data and declining Treasury yields pressured the U.S. dollar. • Improved global risk sentiment and commodity demand supported New Zealand dollar momentum.

• Applied Materials stock declined due to sector-wide cooling and institutional de-risking before earnings. • Geopolitical concerns regarding export restrictions on semiconductor tools impact long-term revenue growth projections. • Technical indicators for the stock are mixed, with current sentiment reflecting broader market volatility.

• Analyst downgrades highlight slowing demand in traditional campus switching and routing segments. • Elevated interest rates are delaying enterprise IT infrastructure projects and hardware refreshes. • Investors are concerned about Cisco’s competitive positioning in the emerging AI networking landscape.

• Micron shares declined due to potential U.S. export restrictions on memory products. • Cooling demand in personal computing and mobile sectors signals potential market imbalance. • Analysts revised earnings forecasts downward amid reduced capital expenditure and macroeconomic uncertainty.

• Intel shares declined due to skepticism regarding its multi-year turnaround and execution risks. • Potential delays in manufacturing nodes and high capital requirements pressure profit margins and cash. • Investors remain cautious as competition leads to capital rotation toward other semiconductor companies.

TradingKey - Stripe and Advent International offered $60.50 per share for PayPal on July 15, valuing it at over $53 billion. PYPL surged 21% to $57. The bid price is $60.50, with $61.66 as the technical target. PayPal’s board has not accepted. Here’s what traders need to know.

Tradingkey - On July 15, Eastern Time, Microsoft (MSFT) shares saw a strong rebound in early trading. As of press time, the stock rose 3.2% to $397.26, approaching the $400 milestone. Microsoft and 3M (MMM) have announced a strategic partnership focusing on artificial intelligence data center infrastructure and enterprise transformation. According to the statement, Microsoft's Azure cloud platform and AI infrastructure will be the first hyperscale cloud provider to deploy 3M's Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology. 3M will also leverage Microsoft's AI and digital platforms to drive enterprise transformation across its key business functions.

• Weak US economic data has fueled expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve policy. • The Bank of England’s hawkish stance supports higher interest rates compared to the Fed. • Improved global risk appetite has triggered capital flows out of the US dollar.

• US Corn Belt weather risks during pollination are driving futures prices higher. • Tight USDA ending stocks and strong ethanol demand support a deficit-prone market. • A weaker US dollar increases global competitiveness for American grain exports.

TradingKey - On July 15, ET, New York Fed President John Williams stated while speaking to local business leaders in New York State that he sees multiple signs indicating inflation has peaked. Consequently, the central bank will keep interest rates unchanged despite market expectations for rate hikes in the coming months.

• Falling NAND flash prices and supply surpluses pressure SanDisk stock performance. • Hyperscale cloud customers are slowing orders, reducing data center demand for storage. • Macroeconomic uncertainty and restrictive monetary policies weigh on high-growth technology hardware valuations.

• Merck shares rose following positive oncology clinical data and robust pipeline developments. • Diversified growth in cardiovascular and immunology segments supports long-term revenue expectations. • Analysts revised forecasts upward, citing improved operational margins and disciplined capital allocation.

• New Chinese stimulus measures are driving Alibaba's e-commerce and retail growth prospects. • Cloud Intelligence valuation is increasing due to generative AI integration and higher margins. • Institutional capital inflows and share buybacks are supporting the company's equity price.

• Shopify stock declined due to cooling consumer demand and sector-wide retail sales weakness. • Increased competition and integration costs for AI tools pressure short-term margin growth. • Technical indicators show mixed signals while institutional investors rotate toward defensive sectors.

• Dell shares declined due to concerns regarding AI hardware margin sustainability and market recalibration. • Rising component costs and intensified competition threaten Dell's ability to maintain premium pricing. • High borrowing costs dampen enterprise capital expenditure, impacting both PC and server demand.

TradingKey - TSMC reports Q2 2026 earnings tomorrow, July 16. June revenue surged 68% year-on-year. Consensus: $40B revenue, $3.83 EPS. At $426 on trendline support, the key question is whether tomorrow’s print triggers a move back toward $438.