Top Stock Movers – November 21, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 21, 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025 / No Comments

 

Major U.S. indexes advanced Friday afternoon after remarks from a Federal Reserve official bolstered expectations for a potential interest rate reduction in December. The Dow gained 1.4%, the S&P 500 climbed 1.2%, and the Nasdaq added 1.1%.

Ross Stores (ROST) led the S&P 500, surging 7% after the discount retailer reported earnings and revenue that topped forecasts and raised its full-year guidance. Strong traffic from value-focused shoppers put the stock on pace for a record close.

Gap (GAP) shares jumped 8% as the parent company of Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta delivered better-than-anticipated results. Robust demand at its flagship stores prompted the company to lift its outlook.

Intuit (INTU) stock rose 6% after the software maker posted solid quarterly figures, boosted by growing interest in its AI-driven tools.

Some technology names struggled under renewed concerns about lofty AI-related valuations. Oracle (ORCL) was the session’s weakest S&P 500 performer, dropping nearly 6% and extending a recent slide. Veeva Systems (VEEV) tumbled more than 10% after warning that fewer biopharmaceutical companies are expected to adopt its Vault CRM platform.

Top Stock Movers – November 19, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 19, 2025

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. markets were mixed at midday Wednesday as investors awaited the highly anticipated earnings report from Nvidia (NVDA), due after the closing bell. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushed higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped.

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) climbed ahead of what many traders view as the most important earnings announcement of the season, given the company’s central role in AI-related growth.

Lowe’s (LOW) jumped after the home improvement retailer posted quarterly profits that topped analyst expectations.

Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) extended its rally, building on gains from earlier in the week when Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) disclosed a new stake in the tech giant.

Energy company Constellation Energy (CEG) moved higher after the U.S. Department of Energy approved up to $1 billion in financing to restart a nuclear reactor at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island.

Utility provider Eversource Energy (ES) tumbled following a decision by Connecticut regulators to block its planned $2.4 billion sale of its Aquarion Water subsidiary.

Shares of Plug Power (PLUG) sank after the hydrogen fuel-cell maker announced plans to issue $375 million in convertible notes.

Energy names including Valero Energy (VLO) and APA Corp. (APA) declined alongside falling crude prices, pressured by renewed concerns about oversupply.

Top Stock Movers – November 18, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 18, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks extended their losses Tuesday afternoon as worries about a potential AI-driven market bubble continued to pressure major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq each slipped around 1%, while the S&P 500 fell about 0.6%.

Shares of Home Depot (HD) dropped 4% after the home-improvement retailer reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings and lowered its full-year profit outlook.

Cloudflare (NET) slid 3% following a service outage that disrupted several major customers, including X and ChatGPT.

Tech stocks were broadly lower ahead of earnings reports. Nvidia (NVDA), which is set to release quarterly results after Wednesday’s close, lost about 3%. Microsoft (MSFT) shares also fell roughly 3% after both companies announced large investment partnerships with Anthropic, the developer behind Claude AI. Under the agreements, Nvidia will invest up to $10 billion, while Microsoft plans to invest up to $5 billion.

There were bright spots elsewhere in the market. Medtronic (MDT) climbed about 4% after delivering stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raising its full-year guidance.

Crypto-focused firm MicroStrategy (MSTR) rebounded around 6%, recovering some of its recent losses as Bitcoin prices advanced.

Merck (MRK) shares rose 4% after the pharmaceutical company posted positive Phase 2 trial results for a heart-disease treatment.

Top Stock Movers – November 14, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 14, 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks were mixed Friday afternoon as the tech sector staged a modest rebound following Thursday’s sharp selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3%, while the S&P 500 added 0.5%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains, rising 0.8%.

Shares of StubHub (STUB) sank nearly 25% its steepest drop since its September IPO after the ticket-reselling platform declined to provide financial guidance for the current quarter.

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) was the largest decliner on the S&P 500, falling 3.4%. The pharmaceutical giant said it is discontinuing a clinical trial for a heart medication it was developing with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Netflix (NFLX) slid about 3% following reports that the streamer is preparing a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), a move that could reshape the media landscape.

Meanwhile, Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) shares more than doubled after Merck (MRK) announced plans to buy the flu-prevention drug developer for $221.50 per share in a deal valued around $9.2 billion.

DoorDash (DASH) was among the strongest performers in the S&P 500, jumping nearly 7% as the food-delivery company clawed back some of last week’s post-earnings losses.

Top Stock Movers – November 13, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 13, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks fell Thursday as weakness in the technology sector pulled major indexes lower, a day after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown.

The Nasdaq Composite dropped nearly 2%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined, as investors weighed renewed budget battles in Washington against a wave of mixed corporate earnings.

The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) was the day’s biggest S&P 500 decliner, tumbling 9% after the entertainment giant posted disappointing revenue amid continued losses in its traditional TV networks division.

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) fell 11% after the FanDuel parent cut its full-year guidance, citing weaker U.S. gaming margins.

WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) shares plunged 25% as the digital comics platform forecast a fourth-quarter revenue drop, stoking investor concerns about slowing growth in its user base.

In contrast, Cisco Systems (CSCO) jumped more than 4% after the network-equipment maker raised its full-year profit outlook, citing strong enterprise demand and cost-efficiency gains.

Sealed Air (SEE) shares surged 19% following reports the packaging giant behind Bubble Wrap was in talks with private-equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice for a potential buyout deal.

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) rose 17% after beating revenue estimates and issuing an upbeat forecast for the year ahead.

Top Stock Movers – November 12, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 12, 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stock markets traded mixed at midday Wednesday as investors awaited a congressional vote to end the 43-day government shutdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new record high, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 slipped slightly.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) led S&P 500 gainers, surging 9% after the chipmaker outlined a stronger long-term outlook during its first-ever analyst day.

Shares of On Holding (ONON) soared 20%, marking the Swiss athletic brand’s third consecutive quarterly outlook upgrade following better-than-expected results.

International Business Machines (IBM) rose around 2% after announcing several breakthroughs in quantum computing technology.

In contrast, Circle Internet Group (CRCL) fell 10% as the USDC stablecoin issuer lifted its adjusted operating expenses forecast for the fiscal year.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) dropped 6.5%, erasing part of Tuesday’s near-10% rally following the merged company’s first post-merger earnings release.

AppLovin (APP) extended its recent losses, slipping another 1.5% after leading Tuesday’s declines with a nearly 9% drop.

Top Stock Movers – November 10, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 10, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks advanced Monday afternoon as hopes grew that Congress would soon reach a deal to end the record-breaking government shutdown. The S&P 500 climbed nearly 1%, the Nasdaq gained over 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also traded higher.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) led the S&P 500, surging as investors bet that the data analytics firm known for its government contracts will benefit once federal agencies reopen.

Micron Technology (MU) shares also gained after Mizuho Securities issued upbeat comments, citing improving demand and pricing for the chipmaker’s products.

Eli Lilly (LLY) rose following news of a new partnership with Insilico Medicine, which will use artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery.

Meanwhile, health insurers sold off after President Trump proposed that federal health subsidies be paid directly to Americans instead of to insurance companies. Shares of Centene (CNC) and other major insurers declined sharply.

In M&A news, Metsera (MTSR) plunged after Novo Nordisk (NVO) declined to raise its takeover bid, clearing the way for Pfizer (PFE) to complete its $10 billion acquisition. Pfizer shares also slipped.

Ball Corp. (BALL) fell after announcing that CEO Daniel Fisher will step down, to be replaced by Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer Ronald Lewis.