Microsoft Surges, Meta Slides | Open Interest 7/30/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  July 30, 2026 at 17:38  |  1:34:48  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Derrick Wood — Analyst, TD Cowen
Michael Nathanson — Founding Partner and Senior Research Analyst at MoffettNathanson
Brian Niccol — CEO, Starbucks
JoAnne Feeney — Portfolio Manager and Partner, Advisors Capital Management
Ed Ludlow — Co-Host, Bloomberg Technology
Anastasia Amoroso — iCapital
Paige — Bloomberg Reporter
Bailey Lipschultz — Reporter, Bloomberg

Summary

Markets rallied led by Microsoft after strong earnings showed AI monetization progress, while Meta slid on unclear AI ROI. Fed Chair Warsh's comments and inflation data stirred rate-hike fears, but PCE cooling offered relief. Starbucks CEO highlighted resilient consumer spending, and analysts debated AI capex sustainability and Oracle's AI position.

  • Microsoft surged on Azure acceleration and lower capex guide, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
  • Meta dropped 9% as investors sought proof that massive AI spending will generate returns.
  • Fed Chair Warsh repeated commitment to 2% inflation, triggering a bond market selloff.
  • Core PCE inflation cooled in June, but consumer spending and savings data raised concerns.
  • Starbucks reported strong comps and transaction growth, signaling broad consumer resilience.
  • Analysts flagged Oracle as underappreciated in AI compute demand, calling exposure concerns overblown.
  • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept Brent crude near $90 per barrel.
  • Consumer IPO market showed signs of life with Jersey Mike's and Reformation debuts.
Ideas
Brian Niccol CEO, Starbucks 30:09
Strong consumer resilience driving growth
Starbucks is seeing strong same-store sales growth of 7.9%, driven by more customer transactions and higher spend per visit through food attach and drink customization. Consumer demand is resilient across all income and age groups. Store remodels at low cost are accelerating transaction growth, and speed improvements in drive-thru and cafe are delivering a better customer experience.
SBUX HIGH
Michael Nathanson Founding Partner and Senior Research Analyst at MoffettNathanson 45:43
AI ROI unclear, fly blind situation
Meta is moving into new AI businesses without a track record of success, facing fierce competition. The company offered no clear proof points that massive AI investments are generating returns, and the plan to become a hyperscaler renting out compute is vague. Overbuild risk and a 'fly blind' period make the stock risky in the near term despite long-term product-building strengths.
META HIGH
JoAnne Feeney Portfolio Manager and Partner, Advisors Capital Management 57:07
Oracle AI exposure concerns are misplaced
Concerns over Oracle's concentrated exposure to OpenAI are misplaced given the overall strength of demand for AI compute capacity, making Oracle equity attractive at current levels.
ORCL MED
Derrick Wood Analyst, TD Cowen 63:14
Goldilocks print supports sustained rally
Microsoft reported a 'Goldilocks' quarter with Azure revenue growth accelerating at the fastest pace since 2022, 2026 capex guidance lowered, and Copilot paid users surging to 30 million. Free cash flow improved significantly, removing the risk of having to tap debt or equity markets. The stock has been under-owned and this print supports a sustained rally.
MSFT HIGH
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Speakers: Brian Niccol, Michael Nathanson, JoAnne Feeney, Derrick Wood  · Tickers: SBUX, META, ORCL, MSFT