--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: Dreamland up 13.09% with increased trading volume, no significant positive news and active funds" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/291964455.md" description: "Dreamland rose 13.09%; Netflix rose 0.86%, with a trading volume of $1.463 billion; Disney rose 0.01%, with a trading volume of $504 million; Spotify rose 1.84%, with a trading volume of $376 million; Warner Bros. Discovery rose 0.52%, with a market value of $65.8 billion" datetime: "2026-07-07T17:47:34.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/291964455.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/291964455.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/291964455.md) --- # U.S. stock market midday update: Dreamland up 13.09% with increased trading volume, no significant positive news and active funds **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Dreamland, up 13.09%, with increased trading volume and no significant news recently. The trading is active, with clear capital flow. Considering the sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and the specific reasons need further observation. **Stocks Ranked High in Industry Trading Volume** Netflix up 0.86%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 7, Netflix received a strong buy rating, with 24 analysts giving buy ratings and 8 analysts giving hold ratings, with an average target price of $114.42, indicating nearly 50% upside potential over the next 12 months. 2. On July 6, Netflix's advertising business performed strongly, with the ad tier accounting for 60% of new registered users in participating countries, and the number of advertisers increasing by 70% year-on-year. The second-quarter financial report is expected to show continued business growth. 3. On July 6, Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan maintained a buy rating on Netflix with a target price of $110, and Morgan Stanley analyst Sean Diffley also gave a buy rating, indicating increased market confidence in Netflix. The significant growth in the advertising business has analysts optimistic about future performance. Disney up 0.01%. Based on recent news: 1. On July 6, Disney and Universal Pictures filed a lawsuit against the AI platform Midjourney for copyright infringement, accusing it of unauthorized reproduction of iconic characters from film and television works. This incident increases Disney's legal risks, which may affect its stock price. 2. On July 6, Disney's "Toy Story 5" performed strongly during the holiday season, with box office revenue increasing to $366.3 million, demonstrating the continued appeal of its film business, leading to a slight increase in stock price. 3. On July 7, Disney's ABC network requested the FCC to deny including its program "The View" in the political candidates' equal time rule, showing Disney's proactive strategy in the media business. The film industry is performing strongly, but legal risks are increasing. Spotify up 1.84%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 6, Spotify announced the launch of new paid add-on features to provide artists with new revenue sources. This move may enhance the platform's attractiveness and drive stock price increases. Source: Spotify official announcement 2. On July 6, Spotify continued to raise subscription prices globally, with the latest price increases implemented in the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia. The price hikes may increase company revenue and boost market confidence. Source: Bloomberg 3. On July 6, analysts' ratings for Spotify showed a positive trend, with 34 out of 40 analysts giving "buy" or higher ratings, indicating a 23% upside potential compared to the current stock price. Analysts' optimistic expectations may drive stock price increases Source: Koyfin Global subscription prices rise, market confidence strengthens. **Stocks ranked among the top in industry market capitalization** Warner Bros. Discovery rose 0.52%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 6, the copyright lawsuit between Warner Bros. and Midjourney attracted attention. Warner Bros. accused Midjourney of using its visual works without authorization, raising concerns about the legal risks for Warner Bros. and affecting stock price fluctuations. 2. On July 6, Warner Bros.' movie "Supergirl" performed poorly at the box office, raising market concerns about its film business. Despite strong overall box office performance, the lackluster performance of "Supergirl" weakened investor confidence. 3. On July 6, Warner Bros.' merger plan with Discovery passed U.S. antitrust review and is expected to be completed in the summer. This news boosted market expectations for the growth potential of the merged company, driving stock prices up. 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