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July 23 () - European regulators have launched a series of antitrust, privacy and online-safety investigations into major technology companies in recent ‌years.Below are some of the most significant cases: GOOGLE The European Commission said ‌on July 23 it fined Google a total of 890 million euros ($1 billion) for breaching European ​Union rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results for its newly defined Honeywell Technologies business and raised its full-year outlook, citing broad order strength, margin expansion and momentum across its automation-focused portfolio. Chairman and C

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) executives said the company’s second-quarter results reflected progress in wireless, streaming and studios, while broadband and theme parks remained under pressure amid competitive and macroeconomic challenges. On the company’s earnings call, Chairman and Co-CEO Brian Roberts

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) reported record quarterly revenue in the second quarter of 2026, as executives said gains from commercial initiatives helped offset a sharp year-over-year increase in fuel costs. Chief Executive Officer Robert Isom said the airline delivered revenue growth of mo

QS narrows its Q2 loss as Eagle Line gains and $10.8M in customer billings mark progress toward commercialization.

Elon Musk provided few updates about robotaxis and Optimus during second-quarter earnings. The stock fell more than 10%.

Second-quarter earnings results from Alphabet and Tesla kicked off a crucial test for the AI trade yesterday. The initial verdict? Oof. Both companies reported soaring revenue, but investors these days care much more about the AI spending bill.

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Tesla prioritizes record deliveries, FSD growth and robotaxi expansion over near-term margins as 2026 spending tops $25 billion.

AT&T says fiber, wireless convergence and copper shutdowns are driving growth, margin gains and faster buybacks while 2026 targets remain intact.

QuantumScape is widening its commercialization path with Honda, AI data centers and defense while keeping its PowerCo automotive goals intact.

Kinder Morgan raises its 2026 outlook as LNG, power and data center demand expands a gas project pipeline above $10 billion.

IBM cuts its 2026 revenue growth outlook after delayed software deals, while early Q3 closures and infrastructure strength support a second-half rebound.

GEV Q2 earnings call highlights a $176B backlog, higher guidance and a push to expand gas and electrification capacity.

EQT raised 2026 production guidance, advanced demand-linked deals and highlighted buybacks as it targets growth from Appalachian opportunities.

The market has spent the past two years rewarding companies tied to artificial intelligence, robotics, and next-generation infrastructure. Investors are increasingly looking beyond a company’s original business and looking more closely at which ecosystem is building it. That shift is key because some of today’s biggest winners no longer fit neatly into a single industry. ... Historic Tesla and SpaceX Merger Looks More Likely. Is This Sell-Off Your Best Buying Opportunity Yet?

Elon Musk came the closest he has yet to addressing long-running speculation that he intends to combine Tesla and SpaceX on Tesla's Q2 earnings call, but stopped short of confirming anything.

Postpaid service revenue climbed 13% year-over-year to $15.9 billion, and the carrier raised its full-year free cash flow outlook

Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival's support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad. The deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad has been divisive within the industry because it would concentrate so much market power in the hands of one company that would control more than 40% of all rail traffic and reduce the number of major freight railroads in the United States down to five. BNSF, CPKC and CSX railroads all strongly oppose the merger, but now Canadian National said it will support it after winning concessions from Union Pacific.

The different price action between artificial-intelligence hyperscalers and chip and infrastructure stocks is a throwback to a setup in the late 1990s, argues JPMorgan.

Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) shares fell about 5% in early trading Thursday after the airline reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results but issued a third-quarter earnings outlook that fell below Wall Street expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of...

The copper miner posted better-than-expected earnings as favorable prices boosted the copper mining giant’s financials.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Thursday, but its shares fell more than 5% in premarket trading after the carrier issued a weaker-than-anticipated profit outlook for the third quarter and the full year. While record revenue reflected continued demand for travel, higher fuel costs weighed on the company’s earnings forecast.

SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) short sellers have amassed an estimated $15. 5 billion in unrealized gains as the aerospace company’s shares continue to retreat from the highs reached shortly after its public market debut, according to data from Ortex Technologies cited by Reuters.

AGYS' Q1 hinges on subscription growth, Marriott deployment progress and early updates on its new AI-driven modules.

July 23 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday, as concerns over heavy AI spending resurfaced after the first batch of Big Tech earnings, while another jump in oil prices

Stocks tumbled at the open on Thursday after earnings from Alphabet and Tesla failed to rouse the AI trade. The Dow fell 654 points, or 1.2%. Alphabet and Tesla were both down on their latest earnings reports.

The headline numbers for RTX (RTX) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Although the revenue and EPS for Comcast (CMCSA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Comcast's streaming service earned $189 million in adjusted EBITDA and added 2 million paid subscribers in the second quarter