Top Stock Movers – September 24, 2025
U.S. stocks traded mostly flat Wednesday, pausing after yesterday’s pullback that ended a record-setting run for major indexes. Traders weighed fresh policy remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and a mix of corporate news driving sharp moves in individual names.Lithium Americas (LAC) jumped after reports surfaced that the Trump administration may purchase as much as a 10% stake in the lithium developer. The prospect of government backing also lifted shares of Albemarle (ALB), the largest U.S. lithium producer.
Alibaba (BABA) climbed after the Chinese tech giant revealed it will expand its artificial intelligence investment plans. The company now expects to spend more than the $53 billion it previously outlined over the next three years.
In energy, Diamondback Energy (FANG) and APA Corp. (APA) extended gains as oil prices rose. U.S. crude inventories declined, adding momentum to the sector.
On the downside, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) tumbled to the bottom of the S&P 500 after projecting weaker copper and gold sales this quarter. Adobe (ADBE) also fell following a downgrade from Morgan Stanley, which flagged risks to the software maker’s AI monetization strategy.
Elsewhere, Motorola Solutions (MSI) slipped as Piper Sandler cautioned its stock may be overvalued.
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