Supermicro rallied 17.3% after raising gross margin guidance to 15-17%, signaling strong AI server demand. AMC Entertainment jumped 26.8% on a massive Q2 earnings beat, while Utz Brands soared 88.7% following a $2.9B all-cash takeover by Germany's Intersnack Group. Oil prices extended gains amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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