Dow Surges 300 Points; American Axle & Manufacturing Posts Upbeat Earnings
1. AXL reported Q2 earnings of 21 cents per share, exceeding estimates. 2. Revenue for AXL was $1.536 billion, slightly missing forecasts. 3. U.S. stocks, including AXL, experienced an upward trend on Friday. 4. Communication services had a positive impact on market sentiment. 5. Utilities stocks were stable with minimal change in trading.