U.S. Stock Market Midday Update

HubSpot fell 19.46%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 6, HubSpot released new full-year performance guidance. Although the adjusted earnings per share forecast was higher than previous predictions, the revenue forecast was below market expectations, leading to a 19.2% drop in after-hours trading.

2. On August 6, several analysts downgraded HubSpot's rating and target price, with Piper Sandler lowering its rating from "Overweight" to "Neutral" and reducing the target price from $250 to $220, further exacerbating the stock price decline.

3. On August 4, HubSpot's peer GoDaddy announced its earnings, which met analysts' revenue expectations, but its stock price fell 16.7%, negatively impacting investor sentiment across the sales and marketing software industry. The sales and marketing software sector has performed well recently, but HubSpot faces pressure from lowered revenue expectations and analyst rating downgrades.

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Palantir Tech fell 0.67%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 4, Palantir announced its second-quarter financial report, with revenue of $1.94 billion, exceeding market expectations of $1.8 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.41, higher than the expected $0.35. This news drove the stock price up 14.08% in after-hours trading. Source: CNBC

2. On August 4, Palantir raised its full-year revenue forecast to $8.15 billion to $8.16 billion, reflecting strong growth in AI demand. This move further boosted market confidence, leading to a significant stock price increase. Source: You Analysis

3. On August 4, Palantir signed a $370 million contract with a tech company, further solidifying its market position in the AI field. Source: Hong Kong Economic Journal Financial News AI demand is strong, driving industry growth.

Datadog fell 15.13%, with active trading. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 6, Datadog announced its second-quarter financial report, and although both revenue and net profit exceeded expectations, the stock price still fell. The company reported a net income of $44.6 million, earnings per share of $0.12, and revenue of $1.121 billion, surpassing market expectations. However, market concerns about its future growth led to a stock price decline. Source: Reuters

2. On August 6, analysts expressed concerns about Datadog's valuation, despite the company raising its full-year performance guidance. Analysts pointed out that although the performance was strong, the high valuation could limit the stock price's upside potential. Source: MarketWatch

3. On August 4, Rosenblatt analysts raised Datadog's target price to $305 and maintained a "Buy" rating. Despite analysts' optimistic outlook on the company's prospects, concerns about its high valuation remain Source: Gelonghui Technology industry valuation pressure emerges, need to pay attention to market volatility risks.

Unity Software rose 11.88%. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 6, Unity Software announced its Q2 2026 financial report, with revenue reaching $546.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 24%. GAAP net loss significantly narrowed to $0.05 per share, and adjusted EBITDA grew by 77% to $160.2 million. The company expects to achieve GAAP profitability in Q3, driving the stock price up.

2. On August 6, Unity Software's strategic advertising revenue saw significant growth, particularly with the strong performance of Unity Vector, while non-strategic businesses gradually shrank. This growth brought higher adjusted EBITDA profit margins and stronger free cash flow, enhancing investor confidence.

3. On August 6, the gaming sector as a whole strengthened, with Unity showcasing its AI advertising model Unity Vector during ChinaJoy, promoting the application of AI in game user acquisition, further enhancing market expectations for its growth potential. The acceleration of AI applications in the gaming industry intensifies competition.

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SAP fell 0.24%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news:

1. On August 5, financial reports from European tech giants including SAP showed a strong demand for artificial intelligence, with accelerating growth prompting an upward revision of performance guidance. Companies are moving from the AI experimentation phase to full deployment, causing fluctuations in SAP's stock price.

2. On August 4, BlackRock reduced its voting rights in SAP from 6.75% to 6.74%, but its equity stake slightly increased to 6.67%. This move may have a certain impact on market sentiment.

3. On August 3, weak domestic markets in Germany and the Eurozone led to delays in enterprise software procurement cycles, threatening short-term license revenue and cloud conversion targets, affecting SAP's stock price. Strong demand for AI benefits European tech companies