Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed ahead of Netflix earnings

July 16, 2026

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US stock futures were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the AI boom, awaited key earnings reports, and continued to monitor escalating US-Iran tensions.

Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, S&P 500 futures were roughly flat, and Nasdaq-100 futures slipped 0.5% after Big Tech helped lift markets the previous day, with Apple reaching a record high.

Investors also continued to track oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after the US launched another wave of airstrikes on Iran on Wednesday.

The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump was briefed on options to expand the conflict, including increased bombing campaigns and the possible deployment of ground forces. Yahoo Finance reports.

EdgeUp

🧬 Kairos Pharma Reports Breakthrough Interim Safety Data from a Phase 1 trial in Lung Cancer Patients — Stock soars in pre-market

Kairos Pharma Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on overcoming drug resistance in cancer, today announced encouraging interim safety data from its ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating ENV-105 (carotuximab) in combination with osimertinib (AstraZeneca's Tagrisso) in patients with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

The data mark a key milestone for Kairos Pharma's lead program, which aims to resensitize patients who have developed resistance to osimertinib, the global standard of care for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

No serious adverse events (Grade 3 or higher) related to ENV-105 treatment were observed among the 13 patients treated to date, supporting continued progression toward an early efficacy readout. Globe Newswire reports.

🧠 Eli Lilly nears deal to buy psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley, Bloomberg News reports

Eli Lilly is in talks to acquire psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley, and a deal could be announced as soon as this week, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter.

AtaiBeckley shares soared 66% in after-hours trading, while Eli Lilly shares were little changed.

AtaiBeckley was up 31% year to date and had a market value of $1.97 billion as of Wednesday's close, according to LSEG data. Reuters reports.

🚗 Lucid Stock, Down About 44% This Year, Skyrockets Over 28% After CEO Rejects Bankruptcy Report

Lucid Group Inc. shares surged more than 28% after CEO Silvio Napoli strongly denied reports that the electric vehicle maker was considering bankruptcy.

Napoli said on LinkedIn that while the company does not generally comment on rumors, the reports were "so far from the facts" that they required a "direct response."

He stated that Lucid was not considering bankruptcy or a transaction to take the company private, calling the reports "false."

Napoli also said the company's board of directors has not explored any such scenarios. Benzinga reports.

🔋 Nuvve Holding Stock Sinks 35% After-Hours: Here's Why

Nuvve Holding Corp. shares plunged in after-hours trading Wednesday as investors assessed the company's latest quarterly report, which highlighted ongoing liquidity challenges despite revenue growth.

Nuvve closed Wednesday's regular session up 36.46% at $21.56.

In after-hours trading, the stock fell 35.11% to $13.99.

Nuvve develops vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology that enables electric vehicles to store and discharge electricity back to the power grid. Benzinga reports.

🌿 Agape ATP Stock Rallies Over 42% After Hours

Agape ATP Corp. shares jumped 42.46% to $3.59 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a Securities and Exchange Commission filing disclosed a new stake held by proprietary trading firm and liquidity provider Jane Street Group LLC. Benzinga reports.

Top 5 Movers in Early Pre-Market

(All pricing and percent gains are based on Early Pre-Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM ET). Stock Analysis reports.

1) ATAI: AtaiBeckley Inc.
Total gain: +34.70%

2) ATPC: Agape ATP Corporation
Total gain: +30.16%

3) VEEE: Twin Vee Powercats Co.
Total gain: +29.30%

4) DXST: Decent Holding Inc.
Total gain: +25.96%

5) GHRS: GH Research PLC
Total gain: +31.00%

Yesterday’s Biggest Movers

The closing price of the top three market percent gainers trading near or above $3 on July 15.

(All pricing and percent gains are based on regular market trading hours from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET) Stock Analysis reports.

1) ELVA: Electrovaya Inc.
Total gain: +49.05%
The company announced a commercial agreement and a warrant transaction with Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN). This relationship is expected to support the continued deployment of Infinity Battery Technology in material handling operations and potential expanded engagement on robotics and energy storage. Globe Newswire reports.

2) NVVE: Nuvve Holding Corp.
Total gain: +36.46%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

3) JLHL: Julong Holding Limited
Total gain: +36.08%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

Today’s Notable Earnings

(Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars)

TELNY: Telenor
Q2 2026
Before Market Open
Estimate: 0.260
Actual: 0.210

TSM: Taiwan Semiconductor
Q2 2026
Before Market Open
Estimate: 3.770
Actual: 4.310

NFLX: Netflix
Q2 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: 0.790
Actual: N/A

Today’s Economic Dates

Time (ET) / Report / Period

8:30 AM - Retail Sales - June
8:30 AM - Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey - July
8:30 AM - Weekly Jobless Claims - July 11

Parting Thoughts

“The more seriously you take yourself, the unhappier you're going to be.”

– Ray Dalio

Sourced in: Principles.

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