Big Week Ahead: Alphabet, Intel Headline Earnings Rush

Markets face a packed schedule this week. GOOGL kicks off the heavyweight action on Wednesday, July 22, after the bell. The $2 trillion search giant reports Q2 2026 results — AI monetisation and cloud growth will be front of mind for investors.

Today, CCK and STLD both report after the close, offering early reads on packaging and steel demand.

Tuesday sees SCHW open the day at 8:30am ET. The $177 billion brokerage has been a beneficiary of higher-for-longer rates. Any guidance shift will matter.

Wednesday is the busiest day. Alongside Alphabet, URI and WAB both report. United Rentals is a key bellwether for construction activity. RJF rounds out the financials.

Thursday brings INTC after the bell. The struggling chipmaker faces continued pressure from AMD and Nvidia. Turnaround signals — or their absence — will drive reaction. NESN reports in Europe the same morning. The $273 billion consumer staples giant gives a read on global spending. LUV reports at 10am ET, providing a consumer travel update. ROP and CHTR also report Thursday, the latter on Friday morning.

No major IPOs are confirmed in the next seven days.