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Intel reported Q2 2026 earnings after the close on July 23. Revenue, EPS, Data Center growth, and the first 18A external foundry revenue update. Here is what the numbers say and where INTC goes next.

TradingKey - On July 23 ET, the Korea Securities Depository (KSD) confirmed that the initial quota for converting SK Hynix local shares into ADRs has been fully exhausted, with the conversion cap set at 2.5% of the company's total outstanding shares. KSD previously stated that two-way conversion applications would be accepted starting July 29, but the depositary bank Citi (C) has yet to announce a specific conversion timetable. Actual conversions involve procedures such as foreign exchange reporting and cannot be completed instantly on the day of application.

TradingKey - Palantir fell 6% today on two catalysts: UK regulators scrutinised the NHS FDP contract and a free open-source alternative called World Monitor appeared on GitHub. Q2 earnings August 3. At $125, the $122 support is the key level.

TradingKey - Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) released its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the close of U.S. markets on July 22, Eastern Time. As of press time, Google’s revenue for the period reached $119.796 billion, up 24% year-over-year (23% on a constant currency basis), exceeding market expectations of $116.93 billion. This marks the company's 12th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth. Notably, Google Cloud performance was a highlight, with revenue surging 82% year-over-year to $24.8 billion.

TradingKey - Western Digital surged 12.5% to $548 today as memory stocks rebounded and Kioxia merger talks resumed. HDD production is sold out through 2026. Cantor Fitzgerald targets $900, Citi $800. Earnings August 5. Here is the setup.