"Crushing Stocks Alert: Meta Platforms, Chipotle, Royal Caribbean-WOW!"

Fast food stocks fluctuate after quarterly earnings reports, some exceeding expectations.

Here are the latest updates on the stocks making waves on Wall Street today:

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, saw a 6% increase in its stock price after reporting strong second-quarter results and offering optimistic guidance. The company exceeded expectations with earnings of $2.98 per share and $32 billion in revenue, surpassing the projected $2.91 per share and $31.12 billion in revenue. The rebound in advertising played a significant role in boosting earnings.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, on the other hand, experienced an 8.6% drop in its stock price as its quarterly revenue fell short of expectations. The company reported $2.51 billion in revenue, lower than the expected $2.53 billion. However, its earnings per share did beat expectations.

Royal Caribbean, a leading cruise company, saw a 9% surge in its stock price after beating expectations for the second quarter. The company reported $1.82 in adjusted earnings per share on $3.52 billion in revenue, surpassing the projected $1.55 per share on $3.41 billion in revenue. This positive report also had a ripple effect on other cruise stocks, with Norwegian shares jumping nearly 6%.

Lam Research, a semiconductor company, experienced an 11% increase in its stock price after delivering impressive results for its fiscal fourth quarter. The company reported $5.98 in adjusted earnings per share on $3.21 billion in revenue, surpassing the expected $5.07 per share on $3.21 billion in revenue. Lam Research's guidance for the current quarter also exceeded expectations.

KLA Corp., another semiconductor company, saw a 7% jump in its stock price ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report. Investors are eagerly awaiting the results, which will be announced after the closing bell today.

Despite a stronger-than-expected report for the second quarter, L3Harris Technologies, a defense contractor, experienced an 8% decline in its stock price. The company reported $2.97 in adjusted earnings per share on $4.69 billion in revenue, surpassing the estimated $2.94 per share on $4.37 billion in revenue. However, the company's earnings per share and operating cash flow were down compared to the previous year. Additionally, regulators have decided not to block its acquisition of Aerojet.

Willis Towers Watson, an insurance company, saw an 8% drop in its stock price after reporting softer-than-expected earnings for the second quarter. The company reported $2.05 in adjusted earnings per share, below the consensus estimate of $2.33 per share.

Northrop Grumman, a defense stock, slipped 4.3% despite beating expectations for the second quarter. The company reported $5.34 in earnings per share on $9.58 billion in revenue, surpassing the estimated $5.33 in earnings per share on $9.35 billion in revenue. However, Northrop Grumman's net income and operating margin declined compared to the previous year.

Imax, a cinema stock, rallied 9% after reporting its second-quarter results. The company reported 26 cents in earnings per share, excluding one-time items, on $98 million in revenue. This exceeded the expected 16 cents per share and $86.6 million. Management highlighted that last weekend was one of the best global box office performances ever for the company and that an accelerated rate of signups and installations indicates long-term growth potential.

Sunnova Energy, a solar stock, slid 10% after reporting a wider-than-expected loss for the second quarter. The company reported a loss of 74 cents per share on $166.4 million in revenue, while analysts expected a loss of 42 cents per share and $195.5 million in revenue.

Honeywell, an industrial stock, fell 4.5% after reporting mixed results for the second quarter. The company reported $2.23 in adjusted earnings per share on $9.15 billion in revenue, slightly below the expected $2.21 per share on $9.17 billion in revenue. The company's third-quarter revenue guidance was towards the lower end of analyst estimates, and sales declined year over year for its safety and productivity solutions division.

Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, experienced a 6% increase in its stock price after reporting stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter. The company reported $1.13 in adjusted earnings per share on $20.51 billion in revenue, surpassing the estimated 97 cents per share on $30.13 billion in revenue.

McDonald's, the popular restaurant chain, saw a 2% increase in its stock price after topping estimates for the second quarter. The company reported $3.17 in adjusted earnings per share on $6.50 billion in revenue, exceeding the expected $2.79 in earnings per share on $6.27 billion in revenue.

Southwest Airlines, a major airline, tumbled more than 8% after reporting mixed quarterly earnings. The airline reported $1.09 in adjusted earnings per share on $7.04 billion in revenue, slightly below the expected $1.10 in earnings per share and $6.98 billion in revenue. Southwest also anticipates a drop in unit revenue of up to 7% for the current quarter.

Align Technologies, a dental products company, experienced a 16% surge in its stock price after reporting unexpectedly strong results for the second quarter. The company reported $2.22 in adjusted earnings per share on $1 billion in revenue, surpassing the estimated $2.03 per share on $991 million in revenue. Align also provided upbeat guidance for its full-year numbers.

eBay, an online retailer, saw a 9% decline in its stock price after providing third-quarter earnings guidance that fell below expectations. The company expects adjusted earnings of between 96 cents and $1.01 per share, while analysts were anticipating $1.02 per share. However, eBay's second-quarter results did exceed expectations.

Edwards Lifesciences, a medical technology company, slumped 7.8% after disappointing Wall Street analysts with its guidance for the third quarter. The company expects adjusted earnings per share of between 55 cents and 61 cents, below the expected 63 cents per share. However, the company's second-quarter results modestly beat estimates for adjusted earnings and revenue.

In summary, various stocks have experienced significant movements on Wall Street today, with some exceeding expectations and others falling short. Investors are closely monitoring these developments as they navigate the ever-changing stock market landscape.