Delta’s second-quarter results beat expectations, leading to a reinstated full-year outlook. The S&P 500 hit another record close, boosted by Nvidia and Bitcoin highs. Airline stocks surged after Delta’s strong earnings, while PTC and AES shares dipped. United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines saw significant gains.

Estée Lauder shares rose 6.3% after Bank of America reinstated coverage with a “buy” rating. Teradyne shares jumped 6.3% on reports of Amazon using their technology in warehouse robots. Axon Enterprise shares dropped 9%, while PTC shares lost 7.6% on reports of takeover interest from Autodesk.

AES Corp. shares fell 6.4% after surging the previous day on acquisition rumors. Major U.S. equities indexes saw gains with Delta’s strong earnings, while airline stocks soared. Byrna Technologies’ strong earnings report led to a drop in Axon Enterprise shares. Autodesk shares fell 6.9% following the takeover interest report.

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