Stocks Mixed as Earnings Roll In - Microsoft Jumps, Google and Texas Instruments Fall

The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher while other major indexes like the Nasdaq fell on mixed earnings news. Google-parent Alphabet plunged after missing cloud sales forecasts.

Microsoft stock jumped after the company crushed earnings estimates, attributing AI initiatives. Dow component Boeing lifted despite lowering its 737 Max delivery outlook.

Payment processors sank in sympathy with French company Worldline cutting guidance. Visa gained on earnings beat but Mastercard dipped ahead of its results Thursday.

Amazon pulled back ahead of its earnings report after the close Thursday. Thermo Fisher Scientific plunged on sales miss and reduced outlook.

Texas Instruments shares fell after chip company missed sales estimates and gave weak guidance. General Dynamics soared on earnings/sales beat. CME Group whipsawed up on mixed quarterly results.