Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is "very open" to AI acquisitions, signaling a potential shift in strategy as it faces pressure to keep pace with AI investments by Google, Meta and Microsoft.
It was an ugly day in the stock market, with the S&P 500 finishing down about 40 bps, despite Meta jumping more than 11% and Microsoft gaining around 4%. The equal-weight RSP ETF performed even worse, losing roughly 90 bps.
Real estate technology company eXp World (NASDAQ:EXPI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 1.1% year on year to $1.31 billion. Its GAAP loss of $0.01 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
iPhone and iPad maker Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.6% year on year to $94.04 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.57 per share was 10.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Cloud computing and online retail behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 13.3% year on year to $167.7 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $176.8 billion at the midpoint, 2.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 26% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales rose 3.3% year on year to $1.5 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.12 per share was 91.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of social network Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after a broad rally in the technology sector, sparked by blockbuster earnings from giants Meta and Microsoft. The technology sector rallied after market giants Meta and Microsoft reported blowout quarterly results, signaling that their massive investments in artificial intelligence paid off. Both companies far exceeded Wall Street's expectations, with Meta's revenue jumping thanks to AI-fueled growth in its advertising business. The powerful results from these two behemoths created a wave of positive sentiment that lifted other internet and technology stocks, as investors anticipated continued growth and innovation in the AI space.
Shares of online community and discussion platform Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) jumped 6.7% in the afternoon session after investors reacted to a broader technology sector rally, which was fueled by strong earnings from artificial intelligence (AI) leaders Meta and Microsoft. The broader technology sector received a boost after industry giants Meta and Microsoft announced impressive quarterly results. Their success signaled surging demand for artificial intelligence capabilities, creating a positive wave across the market. This optimism lifted Reddit's shares as investors looked ahead to the company's own second-quarter financial results, scheduled for release after the market closed. Analysts anticipated Reddit would report significant year-over-year revenue growth of around 50%, setting high expectations for the social media firm's performance.
Shares of social commerce platform Pinterest (NYSE: PINS)
jumped 4.1% in the morning session after a broad rally in the technology sector, sparked by stellar earnings reports from industry giants Meta and Microsoft.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF surged to an all-time high Thursday morning. The ETF is being powered by blockbuster quarterly earnings from key holdings Microsoft and Meta Platforms.
Shares of water technology company Xylem (NYSE:XYL)
jumped 9.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst expectations and raising its full-year guidance. The water technology firm posted quarterly revenue of $2.3 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. On an adjusted basis, Xylem earned $1.26 per share, also beating Wall Street forecasts. The company noted that robust organic revenue growth across all segments drove the positive results. Following the strong performance, Xylem increased its full-year 2025 sales forecast to a range of $8.9 billion to $9.0 billion. It also lifted its adjusted earnings per share projection to between $4.70 and $4.85, signaling confidence for the remainder of the year.
Shares of healthcare company Baxter International (NYSE:BAX)
fell 20% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter results and cut its full-year profit forecast, citing the lingering impact of a hurricane. The healthcare company pointed to the lingering effects of Hurricane Helene, which damaged a key manufacturing facility and disrupted the supply of its IV solutions. Baxter’s adjusted earnings per share of 59 cents missed analysts' estimates, while revenue of $2.81 billion also came in slightly below expectations. In response to these challenges and what management called demand softness, the company lowered its full-year profit guidance. The weak results and revised outlook prompted a negative reaction from investors.
Shares of industrial and safety product distributor Distribution Solutions (NASDAQ:DSGR)
jumped 9.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter financial results that showed strong revenue growth and better-than-expected adjusted earnings. The industrial products distributor posted revenue of $502.4 million for the quarter, a 14.3% increase compared to the previous year. This growth stemmed from both recent acquisitions and a 3.3% rise in organic sales. While the company's official net income of $0.11 per share fell short of some estimates, investors focused on the adjusted earnings of $0.35 per share. This figure surpassed the analyst consensus forecast of $0.32. The strong top-line performance and adjusted profit beat signaled resilience to investors.
Shares of freight delivery company XPO (NYSE:XPO)
fell 9.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter financial results that revealed a significant drop in profitability.
