分组1: Intel - Intel shares are declining due to a disappointing outlook and ongoing manufacturing issues, particularly supply constraints affecting their ability to meet demand for traditional CPUs and AI data center chips [1][5][6] - The company reported earnings of 15 cents per share, exceeding expectations of 8 cents, marking an 88% beat, but guidance for the upcoming quarter was disappointing due to supply chain challenges [18][19] - Intel's foundry business is a key focus for investors, with anticipation around potential customer announcements and the need for significant contracts before ramping up capital expenditures [9][14][21] 分组2: Broader Market - The S&P 500 is facing back-to-back weekly losses for the first time since June, indicating a volatile market sentiment [2][4] - Gold prices are rising, surpassing $4,900 per ounce, as investors shift money from stocks to gold, marking its best week since 2020 [5] - The technology sector is experiencing volatility, with concerns about AI investments and the overall market performance affecting investor sentiment [22][25] 分组3: TikTok - TikTok has finalized a deal to continue operating in the US, establishing a US entity led by Oracle to alleviate concerns about data security and potential bans [3][55] - The deal allows TikTok to retain its algorithm while ensuring US data is secured by American companies, addressing previous fears of foreign influence [56][58] - The platform currently has 200 million users and 7.5 million businesses utilizing its services, indicating its significant market presence [59] 分组4: Capital One - Capital One is acquiring Brex for over $5.1 billion, focusing on expanding its corporate credit card business [45][46] - The acquisition is structured as a 50/50 cash and stock deal, which may require issuing more stock and could impact investor sentiment due to recent earnings misses and increased provisions for credit losses [47][49] - The company reported a 64% increase in net interest from credit cards last quarter, highlighting its profitability despite current challenges [49] 分组5: Airlines - Airlines are facing significant disruptions due to a winter storm, with over a thousand flight cancellations expected, which could impact their financial performance [50][51] - The cancellations are likely to lead to increased costs related to travel vouchers and rescheduling, affecting the bottom line of the airlines involved [53][54]

Economic Indicators - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that Trump's global tariff hikes could reduce deficits by $3.3 trillion and cut federal interest payments by $0.7 trillion over the next decade [5] - The employment rate for individuals aged 16 to 24 decreased to 53.1% in July 2025, down from 54.5% in July 2024, despite an increase in the youth labor force from 21.7 million in April 2025 to 23.7 million in July 2025 [5] Market Performance - Jefferies raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 6,600, up from a previous target of 5,600, citing strong second-quarter corporate earnings [5] Company Developments - Zoom reported a 4.7% year-over-year revenue growth and a 10.5% year-over-year growth in non-GAAP income from operations for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026 [5] - The U.S. government is set to acquire a 9.9% stake in Intel through a deal converting government grants into equity, providing Intel with $10 billion to expand chip factories in the U.S. [5] - Databricks is targeting a $100 billion valuation as it approaches a $1 billion Series K funding round, reflecting a 61% increase from its December 2024 valuation of $62 billion [5] - Starbucks announced a reduction in production from seven days a week to five, following a cap on raises for North America salaried employees to a fixed 2% [5] - Keurig Dr Pepper plans to acquire European JDE Peet's for $18 billion, which owns a variety of coffee and tea brands [5] Social Concerns - A Pew Research Center survey indicates that 70% of Americans view the spread of false information online as a major threat, ranking it higher than terrorism and the global economy [5] Media Performance - Fox achieved its best preseason NFL game viewership in four years, with 5.11 million viewers for the Bears-Bills game on August 17, although the highest remains the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in 2021 with 7.4 million viewers [5]