Top Stock Movers – October 22, 2025
Major U.S. stock indexes retreated Wednesday as a string of weaker-than-expected corporate earnings weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all traded lower by afternoon.Netflix (NFLX) led losses in the S&P 500, plunging after the streaming giant missed Wall Street profit estimates. The company’s results were hit by a lingering tax dispute in Brazil, dampening investor confidence despite continued subscriber growth.
Texas Instruments (TXN) shares also fell sharply after the semiconductor maker reported disappointing quarterly earnings and issued a softer outlook. Executives said the rebound in the chip industry has been slower than anticipated.
On the upside, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) emerged as the day’s top S&P 500 performer. The medical robotics firm exceeded profit forecasts and raised its full-year guidance as demand surged for procedures using its da Vinci surgical system.
DraftKings (DKNG) gained after announcing the acquisition of Railbird Technologies, a move aimed at expanding its presence in prediction markets an increasingly popular segment in online betting.
Shares of Avery Dennison (AVY) climbed as the packaging and labeling company posted better-than-expected results and unveiled a new partnership with Walmart (WMT) to integrate sensor technology for monitoring food freshness. Walmart stock ticked slightly higher on the news.
