Berkshire Hathaway Shares Reach Eight-Month High
Berkshire Hathaway's shares have hit an eight-month high.3 sourcesSee all sources
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Ratings news — August 1, 2026
Publications tagged with Ratings published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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AI Investor Leopold Aschenbrenner Forced to Sell Stocks After Steep Losses
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a prominent AI investor, has reportedly sold all of his hedge fund's public stock holdings due to significant losses. The fund, Situational Awareness, faced steep declines in AI infrastructure bets and short positions against software stocks. Aschenbrenner, once hailed as a prodigy, built the fund in 2024 on the premise that AI would drive demand for chips, compute, and energy, leading him to invest in suppliers like SK Hynix and Sandisk. However, these investments fell sharply, and the fund's assets dropped from a peak of $45 billion to around $10 billion, forcing Aschenbrenner to sell most of the portfolio to Citadel.42 sourcesSee all sourcesCryptocurrency Market Crash: Over $362 Million in Liquidations
On the evening of July 31st, the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn, with multiple major coins dropping in price collectively. This resulted in over 90,000 liquidations totaling $362 million. Long positions accounted for $236 million, while short positions were liquidated for $126 million.16 sourcesSee all sourcesCarrefourSA Acquired by Aydın Group
The transfer of 89.28% of CarrefourSA's shares to Yeni Mağazacılık, a subsidiary of the Aydın Group, has been officially completed. This acquisition, which includes all legal approvals such as the Competition Authority, marks a new phase of growth for CarrefourSA with its strengthened financial structure.4 sourcesSee all sourcesMeta Shares Tumble on AI Spending Concerns
Meta's shares have dropped significantly, with investors reacting to the company's increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and disappointing sales forecasts. Mark Zuckerberg has been under pressure to justify his strategy focusing on personalized AI 'agents', as costs rise and revenue projections fall short.12 sourcesSee all sourcesIPSA Index Fluctuates Around 11,000 Points Amid Global Market Uncertainty
The IPSA index opened at a new high, briefly recovering the 11,000 points mark, before closing above it. The index's movement was influenced by the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy decisions and economic data, including GDP growth and inflation indicators. The international dollar index depreciated sharply and continued to lose ground due to these factors. Meanwhile, the index was also affected by domestic factors such as the performance of SQM and geopolitical tensions. Wall Street indices showed mixed performance during this period.7 sourcesSee all sourcesFashion Editor Turns Manicure Gap into $40M Nails.Inc Empire
Thea Green, a former fashion editor, spotted a gap in the UK market for speedy manicures and launched Nails.Inc in 1999. Despite having no beauty background or business plan, she turned it into a global success, selling one nail polish every minute. Green sold the company for $40 million but remains chair. She balances work and family life, waking at 5:45 AM daily.2 sourcesSee all sourcesMeta Stock Plunges on Massive AI Investment
Meta's stock price dropped significantly after the company announced plans to invest between $130 billion and $145 billion in AI this year. The investment, which missed Wall Street's Q2 earnings per share forecast and anticipated softer revenue in the current third quarter, has raised concerns among investors. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg insists on the long-term potential of AI advancements, but analysts warn that the company's strategy feels like 'throwing spaghetti at the wall'.20 sourcesSee all sourcesMicrosoft Stock Surges on Strong Earnings
Microsoft's stock price surged by as much as 15% after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings. The tech giant's shares climbed following news of increased capital expenditure and a positive revenue outlook.7 sourcesSee all sourcesFerrari Beats Q2 Estimates, Raises FY Guidance
Ferrari reported strong Q2 results with revenue of €1.94B, EBITDA of €755M, and net profit of €463M, all exceeding estimates. The company raised its FY guidance, expecting adjusted EBITDA of at least €2.97B. The results were driven by a good product mix, higher margins for accessories, and sustained customer demand for personalizations.11 sourcesSee all sourcesFerrari Raises 2026 Guidance After Q2 Earnings Beat
Ferrari has increased its 2026 guidance following a strong second quarter that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. The Italian sports car manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of €2.62 and revenue of €1.94 billion, driven by healthy demand for its products and the success of models like the €3.6m limited-edition F80 supercar. As a result, Ferrari has raised its full-year forecast.10 sourcesSee all sourcesMeta to Monetize AI as 'Business in a Box', Prioritizes Intelligence Over Compute Sales
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company's plan to monetize its AI products as a 'business in a box' service, combining subscriptions and volume-based pricing. He emphasized the higher margins in selling intelligence over direct compute sales, comparing it to Meta's ad systems. However, Zuckerberg noted that selling compute is also an opportunity and that Meta will balance short-term profits with long-term AI development.7 sourcesSee all sourcesBrokerage Radar: Ratings & Target Price Updates
On July 30, 2026, several brokerages made changes to their ratings and target prices for various stocks. Upgrades were seen for Adient, Garrett Motion, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Bloom Energy, Core Scientific, ExlService Holdings, Kymera Therapeutics, SK hynix, Jersey Mike's, AEON Biopharma, INNIO Group, Lemonade, LeonaBio, New Oriental Education, Rio Tinto, Sprouts Farmers Market, uniQure, Werner Enterprises, and Humana. Price targets were raised for Starbucks by multiple brokerages, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, PTC, Fortinet, and Werner Enterprises. Some ratings were maintained with price target revisions for Microsoft, Meta Platforms, PTC, and Fortinet.5 sourcesSee all sourcesStripe in Talks to Acquire OpenRouter for Nearly $10 Billion
Stripe is reportedly discussing a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI startup, for nearly $10 billion. This would value OpenRouter at roughly 70 times its recent annualized revenue of about $140 million. The premium reflects OpenRouter's unusually strong software-like gross margins and strategic role in AI infrastructure. The acquisition, if completed, would strengthen Stripe's position in AI payments.5 sourcesSee all sourcesAMC Global Media Reports Q2 Loss Despite Streaming Growth
AMC Global Media reported a 9% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $547 million in Q2 2026, missing analyst predictions. Diluted earnings per share were a loss of $0.51, also a 9% decrease. The company attributed the drop to overall subscription and affiliate declines in the cable environment. Despite this, streaming revenue increased by 6% to $180 million due to price increases. AMC announced a $500 million co-exclusive streaming deal with Netflix for 'The Walking Dead' franchise. AMC's stock dropped 6% in pre-market trading following the earnings news.5 sourcesSee all sources