Luca Moschini is the founder of SharperTrades and a trading and investing educator focused on market structure, price action, and options. A US swing trader with Nasdaq and NYSE recognition, he also co-created the DarkOption Flow fintech platform.
Business Trends
Tesla (TSLA) reported a record second-quarter delivery total of 480,126 vehicles, comfortably exceeding Wall Street expectations. While shares declined following the release, the results highlighted improving vehicle demand and stronger energy storage deployments.
Earnings
Nike's fiscal fourth-quarter results topped expectations, but a one-time tariff recovery drove much of the earnings strength while weakness in China, digital sales, and cautious guidance kept investor sentiment restrained.
Innovation & Tech
Meta Platforms (META) rose after reports that the company is exploring a cloud infrastructure business that could sell AI model access and computing capacity to outside customers.
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin fell below $60,000, weighing on Strategy (MSTR) as investors focused on mNAV pressure, liquidity plans, preferred dividends, and the risks tied to its digital-asset treasury model.
Earnings
AeroVironment (AVAV) surged after record quarterly revenue and stronger-than-expected earnings showed accelerating demand for drones, loitering munitions, and counter-drone systems despite softer fiscal 2027 guidance.
Price Action
Tesla (TSLA) rallied as investors weighed Elon Musk’s Full Self Driving hardware update, AI-related SpaceX ties, and expectations for a closely watched second-quarter delivery report.
Innovation & Tech
Alphabet (GOOGL) gained as it officially joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon. The change reflects the index's increasing exposure to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital services while highlighting strong demand for Google's AI infrastructure.
Business Trends
Rocket Lab (RKLB) surged after announcing its planned $8 billion acquisition of Iridium, a deal that would expand the company into satellite communications services while adding recurring revenue, an operating network, and millions of subscribers.
Innovation & Tech
Micron (MU) continues to attract investor attention as AI-driven memory demand, record financial results, and expanding long-term customer agreements strengthen confidence that the current memory cycle could last longer than previous industry booms.
Business Trends
This week's market action showed a consistent pattern: companies delivering clear execution, capital discipline, or AI-related growth were rewarded, while uncertainty around guidance, funding models, acquisitions, and regulation led to cautious investor reactions across multiple sectors.
Macro
Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Shell, and BP came under scrutiny after President Trump accused major oil companies of failing to pass lower crude prices through to gasoline consumers quickly enough.
Business Trends
Wise (WSE) gained after reporting strong profit, customer growth, and cash generation while announcing a share buyback of more than $500 million, even as its revenue growth guidance for fiscal 2027 came in slightly below analyst expectations.