Top Stock Movers – February 25, 2026

Top Stock Movers – February 25, 2026

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / No Comments

Major indexes climbed for a second straight day, led by technology stocks ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings. The Nasdaq surged 1.3%, the S&P 500 rose 0.8%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.6%.

Top Winners

• Circle Internet Group (CRCL): +35% Soared after strong post-earnings momentum.

• Cava Group (CAVA): +26% Surged on better-than-expected Q4 results and same-store sales growth.

• Axon Enterprise (AXON): +17%  Shares climbed after reporting robust earnings, driven by AI-enabled products.

• Super Micro Computer (SMCI): +8.5%, AppLovin (APP): +7%, Western Digital (WDC): +7% Tech sector gains fueled by AI and data storage demand.

• Coinbase Global (COIN): +13%, Robinhood Markets (HOOD): +5%, Erie Indemnity (ERIE): +5%  Financial sector strength supported S&P 500 gains.

Top Losers

• Diageo (DEO): -15% U.S.-listed shares plunged after lowering fiscal 2026 forecasts and cutting dividends.

• First Solar (FSLR): -13%  Post-earnings sell-off amid soft guidance.

• GoDaddy (GDDY): -14% Shares tanked after projecting weaker-than-expected revenue for fiscal 2026.

• Lowe’s (LOW): -5.5% Declined alongside broader retail pressure.

Top Stock Movers – February 23, 2026

Top Stock Movers – February 23, 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Monday after renewed tariff uncertainty rattled global markets, triggering broad selling across technology, financial, and consumer shares.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged more than 820 points, while the S&P 500 fell 1% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.1%, reversing gains from last week’s rally.Despite the widespread weakness, a handful of stocks posted outsized moves.

📈 Top Gainers

Arcellx (ACLX) +77%

Arcellx shares skyrocketed after the biotech firm agreed to be acquired by Gilead Sciences (GILD) for $115 per share in cash plus a contingent value right, valuing the deal at approximately $7.8 billion. The surge made Arcellx the day’s biggest standout performer.

Eli Lilly (LLY)  +5%

Eli Lilly climbed after disappointing trial results from rival Novo Nordisk (NVO) strengthened its competitive position in the high-growth obesity drug market.

Domino's Pizza (DPZ) +4%

Domino’s rose after reporting better-than-expected quarterly revenue and same-store sales, while also announcing a 15% dividend increase.

📉 Top Losers

Novo Nordisk (NVO) -16%

Novo Nordisk tumbled to its lowest level in nearly five years after its experimental obesity drug CagriSema delivered weaker-than-expected weight-loss results, intensifying competitive pressures.

IBM (IBM) -13%

IBM sank on concerns that rapid advances in artificial intelligence technology could weigh on its enterprise software and AI positioning.

Software & Cybersecurity Stocks Slide

High-growth tech names were broadly under pressure:

• Datadog (DDOG)  down 11%

• CrowdStrike (CRWD)  down 10%

• AppLovin (APP)  down 9%

The declines reflect a rotation out of high-multiple AI names as investors grow cautious about elevated valuations and the durability of AI-driven momentum.

Airline Stocks Hit by Blizzard

Airline shares also dropped sharply after thousands of flight cancellations across the Northeast:

• Delta Air Lines (DAL)  down 3.8%

• United Airlines (UAL)  down 5%

• American Airlines (AAL)  down 5.2%

Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (february 23, 2026)

Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (february 23, 2026)

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Simplified COT Report Summary for Forex Majors(February 23, 2026)

Simplified COT Report Summary for Forex Majors(February 23, 2026)

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Top Stock Movers – February 19, 2026

Top Stock Movers – February 19, 2026

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U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions sent oil prices to their highest level since August.

📈 Top Winners

• Deere & Co. (DE) +12% Shares surged to a record high after earnings and revenue topped expectations. The company raised its full-year profit outlook, citing strength in construction and infrastructure demand.

• Herbalife (HLF) +19% The stock soared after soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo invested $7.5 million in its tech-focused subsidiary.

• Etsy (ETSY) +9% Etsy gained after announcing the sale of Depop to eBay, allowing it to refocus on its core marketplace.

📉 Top Losers

• Carvana (CVNA) -10% Shares dropped after weaker-than-expected profitability metrics overshadowed strong revenue growth.

• Booking Holdings (BKNG) -7% The stock slid despite an earnings beat, as investors focused on slowing room-night growth and heavier reinvestment plans.

Market Takeaway

Rising oil prices and mixed corporate earnings pressured equities, while investors look ahead to upcoming inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next move.

Top Stock Movers – February 18, 2026

Top Stock Movers – February 18, 2026

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U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday, led by strength in technology shares, even as investors weighed fresh signals of division inside the Federal Reserve over the path of interest rates.

The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.8%, the S&P 500 rose 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3%, marking a second straight session of gains.

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🔼 Top Stock Winners

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) +8%

Cadence surged after topping Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings, benefiting from sustained demand for chip design tools tied to AI infrastructure expansion.

Analog Devices (ADI) +3%

Analog Devices also beat earnings estimates, sending shares higher as investors rewarded strong execution in the semiconductor space.

Synopsys (SNPS) +5%

The chip software maker climbed after disclosures showed Nvidia initiated a position in the company during the fourth quarter.

Moderna (MRNA) +6%

Moderna rallied after the FDA agreed to review its updated application for a new mRNA flu vaccine, reversing an earlier refusal. The stock is now up nearly 60% year to date.

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🔽 Top Stock Losers

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) -7%

The cybersecurity giant was the worst performer in the S&P 500 after cutting its full-year profit outlook due to higher integration costs tied to recent acquisitions. Despite beating quarterly estimates, weaker guidance pressured the stock.

Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) -14%

Recursion plunged after regulatory filings showed Nvidia exited its stake in the AI-driven drug discovery firm.

Applied Digital (APLD) -10%

Shares of the data center services provider dropped sharply following news that Nvidia sold its position.

WeRide (WRD) -4%

The autonomous driving company slid after Nvidia disclosed it divested its holdings.

Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (february 16, 2026)

Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (february 16, 2026)

Monday, February 16, 2026 / No Comments

 

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