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Stocks to Watch Today: ServiceNow, WBD, and Ford Motor Company
ServiceNow surged on strong earnings and AI developments, while Warner Bros. Discovery and Ford Motor Company faced significant declines.
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In today’s trading session, three major companies are making headlines with significant price movements. ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is surging on positive earnings and AI advancements, while Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) tumbles after losing NBA TV rights. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) faces a steep decline following disappointing Q2 results.
ServiceNow Stock Surges on Q2 Earnings and AI Developments
ServiceNow (NOW) shares skyrocketed 13.77% to $831.51 as of 11:14 AM EDT, propelled by strong Q2 results and heightened interest in its AI initiatives.
The company reported earnings and revenue that surpassed estimates, increasing its annual subscription revenue forecast. ServiceNow’s recent acquisition of Raytion, a Germany-based information retrieval technology company, underscores its commitment to enhancing AI-powered search and knowledge management capabilities.
This move and previous acquisitions align with ServiceNow’s strategy to drive global AI transformation. Despite the positive news, the company faced some turbulence as its COO resigned following an investigation into hiring practices.
WBD Stock Takes a Hit After Media Giants Loses NBA TV Rights
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) stock plummeted over 6% during Thursday’s trading session after losing its bid for NBA TV rights. The NBA rejected WBD’s matching proposal, opting instead for 11-year agreements with Amazon, NBC, and Disney, collectively worth an estimated $76 billion.
WBD argues that the NBA “grossly misinterpreted” its contractual matching rights and intends to litigate the decision. Analysts view the loss of NBA rights as a significant blow to WBD’s linear networks and Max streaming service, with expectations of sharp ad revenue declines starting in Q4 2025. In response to the news, Macquarie Research downgraded WBD’s stock from “outperform” to “neutral.”
Ford Motor Company Stock Plunges After Q2 Results, EV Business Struggling
Ford Motor Company (F) shares plunged 16.93% to $11.35 as of 11:15 AM EDT following the release of its Q2 earnings report. The automaker’s adjusted earnings per share of 47 cents fell short of the expected 68 cents, despite automotive revenue exceeding expectations at $44.81 billion.
Ford’s net income declined to $1.83 billion, or 46 cents per share, compared to $1.92 billion, or 47 cents per share, a year earlier.
The company maintained its 2024 earnings guidance but increased its full-year target for free cash flow. Ford’s profitability was significantly impacted by increased warranty reserves, which cost $800 million more than the previous quarter.
Despite the challenges, Ford’s traditional business (Ford Blue) and commercial business (Ford Pro) remained profitable, while its electric vehicle unit (Model e) reported losses.
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Tim Fries
Tim Fries is the cofounder of The Tokenist. He has a B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Tim served as a Senior Associate on the investment team at RW Baird's US Private Equity division, and is also the co-founder of Protective Technologies Capital, an investment firm specializing in sensing, protection and control solutions.
