US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen

U.S. stocks rose to the finish of a wild July as Amazon leaped, Apple sank and rising oil prices worsened worries about inflation

The iPhone maker warned that supply constraints and slowing growth would weigh on results in the current quarter.

Amazon and chipmaker stocks drive U.S. markets higher despite rising oil prices and inflation worries.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on July 30, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesCheck out the companies making headlines after the bell: Amazon — The e-commerce giant's shares shot up more than 9% in extended trading after the firm reported better-tha

A monster day for Microsoft’s stock following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street Thursday, while computer-chip companies regained some of their sharp recent losses. In the bond market, though, worries remain about inflation potentially remaining high fo

Yesterday, both Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: META) reported their most recent quarterly results. The companies are not only two of America’s biggest tech giants but also among the most significant players in the AI space. Yet the similarities end when you look at their stock pr