U. S. stock index futures traded lower on Friday as investors remained cautious about the outlook for artificial intelligence spending while monitoring renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran.
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July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slid on Friday as a selloff in chip stocks deepened, forcing investors to reassess the staying power of this year's AI-fueled rally, while a weak forecast
Netflix's shares tumbled 9.2% before the bell on Friday following another weaker-than-expected earnings forecast from the streaming major, deepening doubts about its ability to sustain growth momentum. While the company has gone beyond its traditional subscription-driven model, relying on advertising, live content and price hikes to boost revenue per user, it has been locked in a battle for user attention with traditional media such as Walt Disney and social media such as YouTube. "The story lacks excitement," said Jeffrey Wlodarczak, analyst at Pivotal Research Group.
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Losses for the Nasdaq were set to deepen, with stocks across the AI complex falling in premarket trade.
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<body><p>STORY: :: San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico / July 16, 2026</p><p>:: U.S. fast food chain Chipotle, which specializes in Mexican flavors, opens its first restaurant in Mexico</p><p>“(Chipotle) is a brand I connect with mainly in the United States, that’s where I first got to know it. And every time I visited the U.S., stopping by a Chipotle to eat became a must because as you’re walking down the streets, you’re exploring, and you get really hungry, and it’s just such a great option, so that’s what started catching my attention. It became a regular thing, and I became a huge fan. Now that it’s here in Monterrey, I think it’s awesome to have it so close by.” </p><p>:: Chipotle's move into Mexico follows two failed Taco Bell attempts, as locals favored authentic Mexican food</p><p>:: Pablo de Brito, Chipotle General Manager in Mexico</p><p>“Several people asked me: What has Chipotle’s entry into Mexico meant? The reality is that it has meant a lot of work and a lot of research. How does Chipotle’s value proposition connect with Mexican consumers? And when we discovered that consumers in Monterrey are young people with close ties to U.S. culture, who are already familiar with the brand and value the characteristics that make it unique.”</p><p>The fast food chain will offer diners burritos, bowls, tacos, salads and quesadillas at their new spot located inside a mall in San Pedro Garza Garcia.</p><p>Long lines formed outside the restaurant on opening day as customers waited to place orders, many of them already familiar with the brand through visits to the U.S.</p><p>Alsea, Chipotle's local operator, whose portfolio includes Domino's Pizza, Starbucks and Burger King in Europe and Latin America, operates more than 4,830 locations and will serve as the development and expansion partner for the California-based chain.</p></body>

<body><p>STORY: :: Netflix </p><p>Netflix stock plunged close to 9% in after-hours trading on Thursday after it forecast third-quarter revenue and earnings below Wall Street targets.</p><p>The streaming giant said it expected close to $12.9 billion in revenue from July through September, lower than analyst estimates.</p><p>For the just-ended quarter, revenue totaled just under $12.6 billion, roughly in line with projections.</p><p>In its quarterly letter to shareholders, Netflix said that its financial performance "remains solid" and that it's on track to meet objectives for the year. </p><p>The company said it would cut its twice-yearly release of a viewing-hours report to once a year from January to "keep the focus on our primary financial metrics — revenue and operating profit."</p><p>It stopped publishing quarterly subscriber numbers in 2025.</p><p>Netflix is facing competition from all corners of the entertainment industry, from traditional media companies to mobile viewing apps.</p><p>The firm is working to grow with advertising, live events and video games. </p></body>
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Asian shares skidded Friday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 down 5% as heavy selling of computer chipmakers and other AI-related shares dragged markets lower. Stocks related to artificial intelligence have been under pressure for weeks because of worries that their prices have shot too high and that voracious demand for computer memory and processors may not be sustainable if AI ends up not producing as much profit and productivity as promised. Oil prices surged as fighting in the Middle East intensified, while U.S. futures slipped.
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By Daniel Becerril and Sarah Morland MONTERREY, July 16 (Reuters) - With balloons, confetti and optimism, U.S.-based Cal-Mex food chain Chipotle on Thursday opened its first restaurant in the country,
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