U.S. stock market midday update: UiPath down 11.14%, earnings increase but rating downgraded, funds seeking safety

U.S. Stock Market Midday Update

UiPath fell 11.14%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 22, UiPath signed a three-year AI pricing agreement with The Very Group. Despite quarterly results meeting expectations and a year-on-year revenue growth of 17.3%, several brokerages maintained neutral ratings and lowered target prices, leading to a decline in stock price. Source: Zhitong Finance

2. On July 21, MarketBeat reported that UiPath was not listed as one of the top five stocks recommended for purchase by leading analysts. Although the hold rating remained unchanged, analysts believe other stocks are more attractive, affecting market confidence. Source: MarketBeat AI industry competition intensifies, with cautious capital flows.

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Microsoft fell 2.10%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent news:

1. On July 22, Lyon published a report indicating that the growth momentum for AI demand remains strong, and market fears regarding AI have eased. Lyon gave Microsoft an "outperform" rating, but concerns about AI capital expenditures persist, leading to stock price volatility.

2. On July 21, Microsoft's commercial backlog nearly doubled, with management expecting about a quarter of orders to be recognized as revenue within the next 12 months. Nevertheless, significant AI investments have pressured free cash flow, raising investor concerns about short-term capital expenditure pressures.

3. On July 20, Morgan Stanley anticipated that Microsoft Azure's growth would reach a turning point in the second half of the year, with new capacity translating into revenue contributions. However, the market has underestimated the sustainability of Azure's growth, maintaining an "overweight" rating. AI demand is growing, with significant capital expenditure pressures.

Nebius rose 2.09%, with active trading. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 21, NVIDIA disclosed that it holds a 9.3% stake in Nebius, driving the stock price up. NVIDIA's stake includes a previously announced $2 billion investment, enhancing market confidence in Nebius, with an intraday price increase of 6.84%. Source: Zhitong Finance

2. On July 21, Bloom Energy announced it would provide exclusive power solutions for Nebius, investing $1.7 billion. This move addresses Nebius's power bottleneck in AI infrastructure expansion, further driving the stock price up. Source: Jinshi Data

3. On July 21, Northland Securities raised Nebius's target price to $410, maintaining an outperform rating. Analysts expect the company's revenue to grow significantly, boosting market confidence. Source: Financial Associated Press AI industry boom continues, with noticeable capital inflows.

ServiceNow fell 4.55%. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 21, Lyon Securities analysts gave ServiceNow an "underperform" rating, with a target price of $72, believing its valuation is too high, leading to stock price pressure Analysts point out that changes in AI pricing strategies may affect customer orders, further exacerbating market concerns.

2. On July 22, the market expressed doubts about whether ServiceNow's AI tools could drive business growth, with investors focusing on its performance and guidance. Analysts are concerned that the costs of AI infrastructure exceed revenue growth, leading to a decline in stock prices.

3. On July 21, the software industry faced pressure from the rise of AI, impacting ServiceNow's stock price. The launch of OpenAI's new enterprise software Presence led to a general decline in software stocks. The software industry is facing challenges from AI, with significant capital outflows.

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Oracle fell 0.72%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On July 21, Oracle's credit rating was downgraded to BBB- by S&P, resulting in increased financing costs. The downgrade reflects the company's heavy investment in AI and the uncertainty of its profit path, affecting stock performance.

2. On July 21, Oracle's application for a natural gas pipeline in New Mexico was rejected, impacting the power construction of data centers. This event caused Oracle's stock price to drop by 3.98% and affected orders from its partner Bloom Energy.

3. On July 19, a regulatory ruling in Wisconsin increased Oracle's compliance costs. The ruling requires Oracle to provide financial guarantees, adding approximately $100 million in annual costs, further exacerbating market concerns about its financial condition. The AI investment boom has triggered deep-seated worries in the market