Today's Morning Movers and Top Ratings: TSM, UAL, DPZ, BX and More

$Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM.US)$ The chipmaker's U.S.-listed shares went up by 2.34% after the company reported better-than-anticipated second-quarter financials, earning NT$247.85 billion on revenue of NT$673.51 billion.

$United Airlines (UAL.US)$ Shares of the airline increased by 0.83% before the bell with a declaration of a 23% jump in last quarter's profit.

$Discover Financial Services (DFS.US)$ The company's stock saw a 2.7% rise after reporting second-quarter results that exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $6.06 and revenue of $4.54 billion.

$Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.US)$ Shares surged nearly 6.6% following a report by the Financial Times on potential strategic moves to bolster the company's stock, including possibly spinning off its digital streaming and studio businesses.

$Alcoa (AA.US)$ The aluminum company's shares advanced by 1.1% after it reported adjusted earnings of 16 cents per share and revenue of $2.91 billion, surpassing expectations.

$Toast (TOST.US)$ Shares of the restaurant tech company climbed more than 3% after an analyst upgrade to outperform from neutral, with predictions of negotiating power for lower credit card fees.

$e.l.f. Beauty (ELF.US)$ The beauty stock increased by 4.9% due to an upgrade to outperform from neutral, with factors such as brand momentum and expansion potential driving the positive outlook and a raised price target.

$Gap Inc (GPS.US)$ Shares of the retailer went up by 2.6% after an upgrade to overweight from equal weight, with the company being highlighted as a top retail pick due to its promising growth and profitability prospects.

$Domino's Pizza (DPZ.US)$ The company's shares tumbled over 12.08% on mixed second-quarter results, with earnings per share of $4.03, which beat estimates, but U.S. comparable store sales growing less than forecast.

$Alaska Air (ALK.US)$ The airline's shares declined by 1.20% after it reported a second-quarter revenue miss and narrowed its full-year earnings guidance, falling short of the anticipated $4.52 earnings per share.

$Blackstone (BX.US)$ Shares of the investment firm retreated by 1.82% after a second-quarter miss on both revenue and earnings, reporting distributable earnings per share of 96 cents on $2.52 billion in revenue.

$Beyond Meat (BYND.US)$ The alternative meat producer's shares fell 14% amid news that the company has begun discussions with bondholders about restructuring its balance sheet.