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TSMC Q2 2026 Revenue Hits Record $40.2B, Up 36% — But Capex Hike to $60–64B Triggers 5% Stock Selloff and Sector Rout

Taiwan Semiconductor reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $40.2 billion, up 36% year-over-year, with net profit jumping 77% to $22 billion and gross margin of 67.7% — all above guidance. Yet shares fell more than 5% after the company raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $60–64 billion from a prior $52–56 billion range, sparking a sector-wide selloff in AI chip names including Micron, Nvidia, and Broadcom, and dragging the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down roughly 4.3%.

Alphabet Loses $200B in Market Cap After Gemini 3.5 Pro Falls Months Behind Schedule — GOOGL Closes Down 4.4% at $354

Alphabet shares fell 4.4% to close at $354.46, erasing roughly $200 billion in market capitalization, after Bloomberg reported that Gemini 3.5 Pro — Google's most powerful AI model — is months behind its original June 2026 release schedule due to coding benchmark failures. Engineers and managers expressed concern that Google risks ceding ground to OpenAI and Anthropic. Alphabet reports Q2 earnings on July 22, making next Wednesday's call the next critical checkpoint for an AI roadmap update.

Netflix Q2 2026 Revenue Misses at $12.56B, Q3 Guided to $12.86B vs. $13B Estimate — Stock Falls 8.5% After-Hours

Netflix reported Q2 2026 revenue of $12.56 billion, up 13.4% year-over-year but narrowly missing the Wall Street consensus of $12.59 billion, while guiding Q3 revenue to $12.86 billion against analyst expectations of $13.0 billion. EPS of $0.80 beat by one cent, but operating margin slipped to 33.4% from 34.1% a year earlier. Shares fell more than 8% in after-hours trading Thursday as the company also announced it will reduce the frequency of its viewership disclosure reports.

Iran Launches Strikes on US Facilities in Syria and Oman for First Time — Strait of Hormuz Blockade Resumes, WTI Rebounds Toward $80

Iran launched fresh attacks on US facilities Friday, including the first direct strike by the Revolutionary Guards on a US special operations command center in Syria and the destruction of two American radar systems in Oman, marking a significant escalation from the sixth straight night of US strikes on Iranian territory. The Strait of Hormuz blockade has resumed, vessel traffic fell to six transits on Sunday, and Brent crude futures are trading back toward $84 — raising new inflation fears ahead of next week's economic data.

Trump Alleges China Stole 220 Million US Voter Files in Primetime Address — US-China Tensions Spike Ahead of Midterms

President Trump delivered a primetime address Thursday alleging China illicitly acquired 220 million US voter files — the largest election data compromise in history — while revealing declassified intelligence on Chinese interference operations. Beijing denied the claims. The speech, delivered months before the 2026 midterm elections, renews US-China tensions and could accelerate restrictions on Chinese technology companies. US-listed Chinese ADRs and cybersecurity stocks are the most direct market plays.

Nasdaq-100 Futures Drop 1.6% Premarket as AI Selloff Enters Third Day — SOX Down 4.3%, VIX at 18.11 as Tech Rotation Deepens

Nasdaq-100 futures shed 1.6% in Friday premarket trading as the AI-semiconductor selloff extended into a third consecutive session, dragging the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down approximately 4.3% and pushing the VIX to 18.11. Dow futures fell 0.6% and S&P 500 contracts declined 0.8%, while defensives including Consumer Staples, Healthcare, and REITs outperformed, confirming a rotation that has seen tech decline roughly 5% from its June peak even as the Dow hit a record above 53,000.

TSMC Q2 2026 Revenue Hits $40.2B, Up 33.7% — Record Earnings Overshadowed by $62B Capex Hike as Stock Falls 4.6%

TSMC posted Q2 2026 revenue of $40.2 billion, up 33.7% year-over-year and $900 million above consensus, with EPS of $4.31 beating estimates by $0.37. Net profit rose 77% to a record NT$706.6 billion. Yet US-listed shares fell 4.6% premarket as TSMC raised 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $60–64 billion from $52–56 billion and pledged an additional $100 billion for Arizona fabs. The capex shock dragged Arm, SK Hynix, and the SMH semiconductor ETF lower globally.

UnitedHealth Q2 2026 EPS Hits $6.38, Beats by $1.46 — Full-Year Guidance Raised to $19.50–$20.00 as Medical Ratio Falls to 86.7%

UnitedHealth Group reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $6.38, crushing the $4.90 consensus by $1.46, as revenue reached $112.03 billion versus $110.85 billion expected. The medical benefit ratio improved sharply to 86.7% from 89.4% a year ago. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $19.50–$20.00, well above the prior outlook of greater than $18.25. Cash flow guidance was lifted to $24 billion. Shares jumped roughly 7% premarket, outperforming a broadly declining tape.

Netflix Q2 2026 Earnings Due After Close — $12.58B Revenue and $0.79 EPS Expected as Ad Tier Hits 250M Monthly Active Viewers

Netflix reports Q2 2026 earnings after Thursday's close, with consensus expecting revenue of $12.58 billion, up 13.5% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.79. The stock has fallen 44% from peak levels amid engagement concerns and YouTube competition, hitting a 52-week low in June. Investors will focus on advertising momentum — the company's ad-supported tier reached 250 million monthly active viewers — and management commentary on potential M&A and live sports strategy for the second half.