Midday movers: Walt Disney, Capri Holdings, Wynn Resorts and more

Investing.com -- U.S. stocks were rising after July's report on the consumer price index came in cooler than expected, stoking hopes the Federal Reserve can hold steady on interest rates next month.

Here are some of the biggest U.S. stock movers today:

• Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock rose 4.3% after the entertainment giant announced changes to its streaming service, including increasing the prices of its streaming service and cracking down on password sharing, to help offset sputtering performance in its film and television divisions.

• Capri Holdings (NYSE:CPRI) stock soared 56% with Coach parent Tapestry (NYSE:TPR), down 15%, set to buy the Michael Kors owner in an $8.5 billion deal, creating a top U.S. fashion house.

• Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) stock rose 3% after the casino operator reported better-than-expected second-quarter results as strength in its Las Vegas and Macau properties drove growth in gaming, dining, and hotel bookings.

• Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO) stock fell 5.7% after the manufacturer of audio products reported third-quarter results that beat estimates on both adjusted earnings and revenue.

• Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) ADRs rose 5.1% after the Chinese e-commerce giant posted first-quarter adjusted core income that topped analyst estimates, boosted by strong momentum across its businesses and a focus on operating efficiencies.

• Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stock fell 0.5% after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its antibody-based therapy for patients with a difficult-to-treat type of blood cancer.

• Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) stock fell 4.1% after Truist downgraded its stance on the sports bettor to ‘Hold’ from ‘Buy’, uncertainty lingers over the partnership with ESPN.