Top Stock Movers – February 27, 2026

Top Stock Movers – February 27, 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026 / No Comments

U.S. stocks tumbled Friday after a hotter-than-expected inflation report rattled investors, sending major indexes sharply lower and fueling volatility among some of the market’s biggest names.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.4%, shedding roughly 700 points, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.3%. Financial and technology stocks led the retreat as traders reacted to fresh Producer Price Index (PPI) data showing wholesale prices rose 0.5% in January, above forecasts for a 0.3% gain. Core prices climbed 0.8%, double expectations.The 10-year Treasury yield dipped below 3.97%, but that wasn’t enough to steady equities.

Top Losers

CoreWeave (CRWV) Down 21%

 after the AI cloud firm issued first-quarter revenue guidance well below analyst expectations. Despite strong long-term growth projections and a massive revenue backlog, investors focused on near-term weakness.

Nvidia (NVDA) Down 3%

After sliding 5.5% in the previous session, Nvidia shares fell further despite reporting blockbuster earnings earlier this week. CEO Jensen Huang said investors may be underestimating the scale of the AI opportunity, but traders continued to lock in profits.

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Down 14%

The FanDuel parent dropped sharply following earnings, adding to pressure across consumer-facing tech names.

Zscaler (ZS) Down 14%

The cybersecurity firm retreated after its earnings update failed to impress investors.

Top Gainers

Dell Technologies (DELL) Up 21%

Dell soared after crushing quarterly earnings expectations, driven by surging demand for AI-optimized servers. The company also boosted its buyback plan by $10 billion and raised its dividend by 20%, signaling confidence in future growth.

Netflix (NFLX) Up 13%

Netflix shares rallied after the streaming giant walked away from a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, reassuring investors concerned about a costly acquisition.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Up 20%

Paramount Skydance surged after emerging as the winning bidder in the WBD acquisition saga.

Block (XYZ) Up 14%

Block jumped after announcing plans to cut 40% of its workforce, with CEO Jack Dorsey citing advancements in AI tools as a driver of operational efficiency.

Top Stock Movers – February 26, 2026

Top Stock Movers – February 26, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026 / No Comments

 

Major U.S. indexes closed mostly lower Thursday, snapping a two-day rally as technology stocks slid and investors digested a fresh batch of earnings reports.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.2%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a fractional gain, buoyed by strength in select financial and software names.

Top Stock Winners

IonQ (IONQ) Shares soared 21% following its earnings report, leading post-earnings gainers as investors cheered upbeat results and outlook commentary tied to AI and quantum demand.

J.M. Smucker (SJM) The Folgers parent jumped nearly 9% after topping quarterly profit and revenue estimates, driven largely by coffee price increases.

Salesforce (CRM) Salesforce rose 4%, pacing Dow gainers, even after issuing a full-year revenue forecast that came in slightly below expectations. Analysts said the company remains well positioned in enterprise AI.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Shares surged 10% to lead the S&P 500 after earnings results and continued developments around its proposed acquisition activity.

Nutanix (NTNX) Stock climbed 12% in premarket trading after announcing a multiyear AI infrastructure partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which includes a strategic investment.

Top Stock Losers

Nvidia (NVDA) Despite delivering blockbuster quarterly results that topped Wall Street estimates, Nvidia shares fell 5.5%, leading Dow and Nasdaq decliners. Investors appeared to lock in gains amid broader AI trade skepticism.

C3.ai (AI) Shares plunged 18% after earnings disappointed investors.

The Trade Desk (TTD) Stock dropped about 5% after issuing weaker-than-expected first-quarter guidance, extending its steep one-year decline.

Universal Health Services (UHS) Shares tumbled 11%, the worst performance in the S&P 500, after reporting quarterly results that slightly missed expectations.

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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COT Reports for NASDAQ, Gold, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Copper, and Platinum (Simplified) Last Update: 02/23/2026

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

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

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COT Reports for FOREX MAJORS (simplified ) Last Update: 02/23/2026

Top Stock Movers – February 19, 2026

Top Stock Movers – February 19, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026 / No Comments

 

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.