Stocks to Watch: SpaceX, Super Micro, Netflix -- WSJ

By WSJ Staff

Super Micro Computer (SMCI): Growing demand for AI platforms boosted the IT solutions company's performance, preliminary results showed. Its shares rallied in premarket trading.

Netflix (NFLX): The streaming giant reported its slowest revenue growth in years and recognized it could do better with its U.S. programming; shares slid 6% ahead of the bell.

SpaceX (SPCX): Shares in the rocket-and-AI company rallied after Elon Musk said it was exploring a possible merger with Tesla.

Tesla (TSLA): Shares in the EV maker rose more moderately ahead of the bell. The company is due to post results in the afternoon.

NextDC (AU:NXT): The Australian data-center company flagged a worsening outlook and said a key distributor had suspended work because of safety concerns and opposition from local residents, dealing another blow to AI sentiment. Its stock plummeted 41%.

Carrefour (FR:CA): The French supermarket chain's shares slid after it lowered its 2026 profit targets, citing the "worsening social and security situation."

Meta Platforms (META), AT&T (T), IBM (IBM), Southwest Airlines (LUV) are due to report earnings today.

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October 21, 2026 06:17 ET (10:17 GMT)