Top Stock Movers – October 16, 2025
Major U.S. stock indexes fluctuated Thursday as investors weighed a busy slate of corporate earnings and fresh economic signals. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were little changed by midday, while the Nasdaq Composite edged modestly higher.Salesforce Rallies on Strong Outlook
Shares of Salesforce (CRM) led gains in the Dow after the cloud software giant projected stronger long-term revenue growth than analysts expected. The upbeat guidance lifted sentiment across the broader technology sector.
J.B. Hunt Tops Forecasts
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) jumped to the top of the S&P 500 after the trucking and logistics firm reported quarterly profits well above forecasts, helped by cost-cutting and improved efficiency.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Disappoints
On the downside, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) shares tumbled after the company’s guidance for fiscal 2026 revenue and profit came in well below Wall Street estimates.
Verisk Falls on Analyst Downgrade
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) was among the biggest decliners on the Nasdaq after Rothschild Redburn downgraded the stock to sell from neutral, slashing its price target.
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