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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

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

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

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%

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.

Top Stock Movers – February 18, 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 / No Comments

 

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.


🔼 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.


🔽 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.

Top Stock Movers – February 11, 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 / No Comments

 

Major indexes finished slightly lower Wednesday, but individual stocks saw sharp moves as investors reacted to earnings reports and shifting expectations around AI disruption.

Biggest Losers

Mattel (MAT) sank 25%, the steepest drop of the session, after the toy maker’s holiday-quarter earnings missed expectations on both revenue and profit. Slower December orders and tariff-related disruptions weighed on results, rattling investor confidence.

Lyft (LYFT) tumbled 17% following its quarterly report, adding to volatility in ride-share names.

Robinhood (HOOD) fell 9% after posting weaker-than-expected revenue and transaction activity. Although the company highlighted growth in prediction markets, investors focused on sluggish trading volumes and softer platform metrics.

Humana (HUM) slipped more than 3%, while Alphabet (GOOGL) was the largest decliner among megacaps, dropping 2.4%.

Financial stocks also remained under pressure amid growing AI disruption concerns, with brokerage and advisory names seeing continued selling.

Biggest Gainers

Hinge Health (HNGE) jumped 17%, leading gainers after strong earnings enthusiasm.

QXO (QXO) soared nearly 15% after announcing its $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners. Investors cheered the deal as highly complementary and accretive to 2026 earnings.

Cloudflare (NET) climbed 5%, while T-Mobile (TMUS) also added 5% on solid quarterly results.

Top Stock Movers – February 10, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / No Comments

 

spotify stock illustrationU.S. stocks finished mixed Tuesday, but the real action played out beneath the surface as earnings-driven moves sent several stocks sharply higher and others tumbling.

Biggest Gainers

  • Spotify (SPOT) jumped as much as 18%, one of its best single-day performances in years, after reporting its strongest-ever quarter for user growth. The streaming giant topped expectations on revenue and earnings and posted record additions of monthly active users, signaling momentum from recent price hikes.

  • Datadog (DDOG) surged 14%, leading gainers in the S&P 500. Investors cheered better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and an upbeat outlook for early 2026, reinforcing confidence in continued demand for AI-powered cloud monitoring tools.

  • Credo Technology Group (CRDO) climbed 9% following earnings, while Hasbro (HAS) gained 7.5% after delivering results that eased concerns about slowing consumer demand.

  • ON Semiconductor (ON) rose 3.5%, and AstraZeneca (AZN) added nearly 3%, both benefiting from renewed interest in cyclical and defensive names as tech leadership softened.

Biggest Losers

  • Upwork (UPWK) plunged 19%, the session’s steepest decline, after disappointing guidance rattled investors already wary of AI-driven disruption in freelance and services platforms.

  • Financial stocks were under heavy pressure. S&P Global (SPGI) sank nearly 10%, while Raymond James Financial (RJF) slid about 9%, as concerns mounted that AI adoption could squeeze margins in data, analytics, and wealth-management businesses.

  • Charles Schwab (SCHW) also moved sharply lower, contributing to financials being the worst-performing S&P 500 sector on the day.

  • Defensive bellwethers weren’t spared: Coca-Cola (KO) fell 1.5%, and CVS Health (CVS) ended slightly lower.

Top Stock Movers – February 05, 2026

Thursday, February 5, 2026 / No Comments

 

Top Stock Movers – February 05, 2026U.S. stocks saw sharp individual moves Thursday as earnings reports and outlooks drove heavy volatility across several sectors.

Top Gainers

McKesson (MCK) Shares surged 17% after the drug distributor posted better-than-expected earnings and issued a strong outlook, easing concerns around healthcare spending.

Tapestry (TPR) The luxury apparel company jumped 10% following solid quarterly results and improving margins.

Hershey (HSY) Shares climbed 9% after the chocolate maker delivered resilient earnings, signaling steady consumer demand despite inflation pressures.

Arm Holdings (ARM) The chip designer added nearly 6% after posting strong earnings, benefiting from continued AI-related demand.

Top Losers

Peloton Interactive (PTON) Shares plunged 28%, the session’s steepest decline, after the connected fitness company posted disappointing results and guidance.

Estée Lauder (EL) The cosmetics maker tumbled 19% following weaker-than-expected earnings and a cautious outlook.

Qualcomm (QCOM) Shares sank 8.5% after the chipmaker’s current-quarter forecast missed estimates, with executives citing a global memory shortage.

Snap (SNAP) The social media company slid 12% after issuing a downbeat outlook.

Shell (SHEL) Shares declined 5% following its latest earnings report.

Top Stock Movers – February 03, 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks finished sharply lower Tuesday as investors rotated out of technology shares, sending the Nasdaq and S&P 500 into the red. Beneath the surface, however, individual stocks saw outsized moves driven by earnings, guidance, and corporate news.

Top Gainers

Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Shares jumped nearly 7%, leading Nasdaq advancers after the data analytics firm delivered stronger-than-expected earnings and an upbeat revenue outlook. Analysts praised Palantir’s AI-driven growth, calling the results a “warning to peers” amid a broader software selloff.

DaVita (DVA)
The dialysis provider surged 21% following better-than-expected quarterly results and a stronger full-year outlook.

Teradyne (TER)
Shares climbed 13% after the semiconductor testing equipment maker posted solid earnings, easing concerns about slowing chip demand.

PepsiCo (PEP)
The beverage and snack giant advanced nearly 5% after reporting resilient earnings despite ongoing consumer spending pressures.

Top Losers

PayPal (PYPL)
Shares plunged roughly 20%, among the worst performers in the S&P 500, after the payments company missed earnings estimates, issued weak guidance, and announced a new CEO.

Gartner (IT)
The tech research firm tumbled nearly 21%, marking the worst performance in the S&P 500, after issuing disappointing full-year guidance.

Novo Nordisk (NVO)
U.S.-listed shares sank nearly 15% after the Wegovy maker warned that 2026 profit and sales growth would slow, citing pricing pressure and loss of exclusivity in certain markets.


Top Stock Movers – February 02, 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks kicked off February with a broad rally Monday, led by a sharp move higher in select chip and data-storage names, while several high-profile companies sank despite upbeat headlines.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 515 points (+1.1%), while the S&P 500 gained 0.5%, finishing just shy of a fresh closing record. The Nasdaq added 0.6%.

Top Stock Winners 

Sandisk (SNDK) stole the spotlight, soaring 15% to lead the S&P 500 as investors piled into memory-related plays.

Western Digital (WDC) followed closely, jumping 8%, extending momentum across the data-storage segment.

On the Dow, industrial and retail heavyweights delivered standout gains: Caterpillar (CAT) +5% and Walmart (WMT) +4%

Mega-cap tech also helped keep the market in the green :Apple (AAPL) +4%, the strongest performer among the “Magnificent Seven

Top Stock Losers 

The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) was one of the day’s biggest decliners, dropping nearly 7.4%, even after reporting better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue. Traders instead focused on uncertainty around CEO succession.

IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) fell 5.5% after the veterinary health company said clinical visits remain under pressure.

Nvidia (NVDA) slid nearly 3% after a report said its plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI had stalled.


Top Stock Movers – January 29, 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026 / No Comments

 

microsoft stock illustrationU.S. stocks finished mixed Thursday as investors digested a heavy slate of earnings, sending sharp moves through technology, energy and defense shares.

Winners

  • Meta Platforms (META) surged nearly 9%, one of the day’s biggest gainers, after topping fourth-quarter earnings expectations and signaling aggressive AI investment. The rally lifted the communication services sector to fresh highs.

  • Tesla (TSLA) climbed about 2% after reporting better-than-expected earnings and sales. Investors focused on management’s long-term strategy, including a pivot toward robotics and expanded capital spending.

  • Energy stocks advanced as crude oil jumped more than 2%. BKV (BKV) rose over 4%, breaking out past a key buy point as short interest fueled momentum.

  • Defense and aerospace names outperformed amid budget and geopolitical uncertainty. Northrop Grumman (NOC), Huntington Ingalls (HII) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) all posted gains, with HII touching a new high.

  • Shopify (SHOP) and Diamondback Energy (FANG) led early Nasdaq 100 gainers, each up roughly 3%.

Losers

  • Microsoft (MSFT) slid as much as 10% intraday after issuing a lighter-than-expected revenue outlook, weighing on the Dow and the broader tech sector.

  • Enterprise software stocks took heavy losses. ServiceNow (NOW) plunged nearly 11%, while SAP (SAP) sank more than 16%, breaking key technical support.

  • Atlassian (TEAM) and Workday (WDAY) were among the weakest Nasdaq 100 names, dropping about 13% and 8%, respectively.

  • Gold and silver miners cooled despite rising bullion prices, as traders locked in profits. Kinross Gold (KGC) and First Majestic Silver (AG) fell 4% to 5%.

  • Amazon (AMZN) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) edged lower, lagging other Dow components.

Top Stock Movers – January 27, 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 / No Comments

 

Fat Brands stock illustrationU.S. stocks finished mixed Tuesday, with strength in tech and industrials offset by steep losses in health insurers. Below are the biggest stock movers by percentage driving the market.

Top Gainers

General Motors (GM) ▲ +9.3%
GM shares jumped after the automaker beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, raised its dividend, and announced a $6 billion share buyback, boosting confidence in its 2026 outlook.

Cloudflare (NET) ▲ +11.1%
The stock surged after the company launched a new AI assistant, reinforcing optimism around AI-driven demand for cloud infrastructure.

Micron Technology (MU)▲ +6.8%
Micron rallied after announcing plans to invest $24 billion in a new memory chip manufacturing facility in Singapore, as AI-related memory shortages persist.

RTX Corporation (RTX)▲ +3.4%
Shares climbed after the CEO said the defense contractor would continue paying dividends despite political pressure and a new executive order targeting capital returns.

Top Losers

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) ▼ −19.8%
UnitedHealth tumbled after proposed Medicare payment rates came in far below expectations, overshadowing a quarterly earnings beat and dragging the Dow sharply lower.

Humana (HUM) ▼ −18.9%
Shares sank alongside peers as investors reacted to flat Medicare Advantage rate increases for future years. 

CVS Health (CVS) ▼ −13.8%
CVS fell as the health insurance sector sold off broadly on concerns over margin pressure tied to government reimbursement rates.

Pinterest (PINS) ▼ −7.5%
The stock dropped after the company announced plans to lay off 15% of its workforce and restructure operations to prioritize AI investments.

Fat Brands (FAT) ▼ −39.5%
Shares collapsed after the restaurant operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing heavy debt obligations and missed interest payments.

Market Context 

Tech-led gains pushed the Nasdaq higher, while the S&P 500 edged toward record levels. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged after UnitedHealth’s plunge erased gains from other components. Investors remain focused on earnings from megacap tech companies and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision.

Top Stock Movers – January 26, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 / No Comments

 

us rare earth illustrationU.S. stocks opened the week higher as investors positioned for big tech earnings and a closely watched Federal Reserve decision, but individual stocks saw sharp moves on earnings outlooks, deal news, and government actions.

Top Gainers

  • USA Rare Earth (USAR) surged 13%, extending earlier gains after the company struck a landmark deal with the U.S. government. The agreement includes $1.6 billion in federal funding in exchange for an equity stake, alongside $1.5 billion in private investment, boosting optimism around domestic critical minerals supply.

  • CoreWeave (CRWV) jumped about 9% after expanding its partnership with Nvidia . Nvidia agreed to invest an additional $2 billion, reinforcing confidence in CoreWeave’s AI-focused cloud infrastructure business.

  • Apple (AAPL) climbed nearly 3.5% ahead of its quarterly earnings later this week, as investors positioned for potential upside from services and AI-related updates.

Top Losers

Top Stock Movers – January 22, 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks closed higher for a second straight session Thursday, but individual names told a sharper story as investors rewarded AI and growth optimism while punishing cautious outlooks.

Big Winners

  • Tesla (TSLA) jumped more than 4%, leading the Nasdaq higher after CEO Elon Musk said the company has begun robotaxi rides in Austin with no safety monitor inside the vehicle. Investors also cheered Musk’s comments that regulatory approval in Europe and China could come soon.

  • Meta (META) climbed roughly 5%, pacing large-cap tech gains after fresh bullish calls from Wall Street. Analysts pointed to strengthening confidence in Meta’s AI strategy and its ability to monetize artificial intelligence through advertising.

  • Moderna (MRNA) extended a powerful rally, rising again after posting strong results from its personalized cancer vaccine study. Shares are now up more than 80% year to date, as investors bet oncology can offset fading COVID vaccine sales.

  • Alibaba (BABA) gained about 5% after reports the Chinese tech giant is exploring an IPO of its AI chip unit, T-Head, fueling optimism around its long-term AI ambitions.

Notable Losers

  • GE Aerospace (GE) sank more than 7%, one of the worst performers in the Dow. While quarterly earnings beat expectations, investors focused on a softer full-year sales outlook, with many arguing the stock was priced for stronger guidance after a 60% run over the past year.

  • Abbott Laboratories (ABT) tumbled roughly 10% after missing revenue estimates and issuing weaker-than-expected profit guidance, citing ongoing pressure in its diagnostics and nutrition businesses.

  • Mobileye (MBLY) slid around 3% after forecasting annual revenue below Wall Street estimates, highlighting slower electric vehicle production and softer demand for driver-assistance technology.

Market Context

The broader market was supported by easing trade tensions after President Trump paused proposed tariffs on European allies, while inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady. Still, today’s trading showed investors remain highly selective favoring companies tied to AI breakthroughs and punishing those with cautious outlooks.