Top Stock Movers – November 18, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 18, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks extended their losses Tuesday afternoon as worries about a potential AI-driven market bubble continued to pressure major indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq each slipped around 1%, while the S&P 500 fell about 0.6%.

Shares of Home Depot (HD) dropped 4% after the home-improvement retailer reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings and lowered its full-year profit outlook.

Cloudflare (NET) slid 3% following a service outage that disrupted several major customers, including X and ChatGPT.

Tech stocks were broadly lower ahead of earnings reports. Nvidia (NVDA), which is set to release quarterly results after Wednesday’s close, lost about 3%. Microsoft (MSFT) shares also fell roughly 3% after both companies announced large investment partnerships with Anthropic, the developer behind Claude AI. Under the agreements, Nvidia will invest up to $10 billion, while Microsoft plans to invest up to $5 billion.

There were bright spots elsewhere in the market. Medtronic (MDT) climbed about 4% after delivering stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raising its full-year guidance.

Crypto-focused firm MicroStrategy (MSTR) rebounded around 6%, recovering some of its recent losses as Bitcoin prices advanced.

Merck (MRK) shares rose 4% after the pharmaceutical company posted positive Phase 2 trial results for a heart-disease treatment.

Top Stock Movers – November 14, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 14, 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks were mixed Friday afternoon as the tech sector staged a modest rebound following Thursday’s sharp selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3%, while the S&P 500 added 0.5%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains, rising 0.8%.

Shares of StubHub (STUB) sank nearly 25% its steepest drop since its September IPO after the ticket-reselling platform declined to provide financial guidance for the current quarter.

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) was the largest decliner on the S&P 500, falling 3.4%. The pharmaceutical giant said it is discontinuing a clinical trial for a heart medication it was developing with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Netflix (NFLX) slid about 3% following reports that the streamer is preparing a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), a move that could reshape the media landscape.

Meanwhile, Cidara Therapeutics (CDTX) shares more than doubled after Merck (MRK) announced plans to buy the flu-prevention drug developer for $221.50 per share in a deal valued around $9.2 billion.

DoorDash (DASH) was among the strongest performers in the S&P 500, jumping nearly 7% as the food-delivery company clawed back some of last week’s post-earnings losses.

Top Stock Movers – November 13, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 13, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks fell Thursday as weakness in the technology sector pulled major indexes lower, a day after President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown.

The Nasdaq Composite dropped nearly 2%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined, as investors weighed renewed budget battles in Washington against a wave of mixed corporate earnings.

The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) was the day’s biggest S&P 500 decliner, tumbling 9% after the entertainment giant posted disappointing revenue amid continued losses in its traditional TV networks division.

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) fell 11% after the FanDuel parent cut its full-year guidance, citing weaker U.S. gaming margins.

WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) shares plunged 25% as the digital comics platform forecast a fourth-quarter revenue drop, stoking investor concerns about slowing growth in its user base.

In contrast, Cisco Systems (CSCO) jumped more than 4% after the network-equipment maker raised its full-year profit outlook, citing strong enterprise demand and cost-efficiency gains.

Sealed Air (SEE) shares surged 19% following reports the packaging giant behind Bubble Wrap was in talks with private-equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice for a potential buyout deal.

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) rose 17% after beating revenue estimates and issuing an upbeat forecast for the year ahead.

Top Stock Movers – November 12, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 12, 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stock markets traded mixed at midday Wednesday as investors awaited a congressional vote to end the 43-day government shutdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new record high, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 slipped slightly.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) led S&P 500 gainers, surging 9% after the chipmaker outlined a stronger long-term outlook during its first-ever analyst day.

Shares of On Holding (ONON) soared 20%, marking the Swiss athletic brand’s third consecutive quarterly outlook upgrade following better-than-expected results.

International Business Machines (IBM) rose around 2% after announcing several breakthroughs in quantum computing technology.

In contrast, Circle Internet Group (CRCL) fell 10% as the USDC stablecoin issuer lifted its adjusted operating expenses forecast for the fiscal year.

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) dropped 6.5%, erasing part of Tuesday’s near-10% rally following the merged company’s first post-merger earnings release.

AppLovin (APP) extended its recent losses, slipping another 1.5% after leading Tuesday’s declines with a nearly 9% drop.

Top Stock Movers – November 10, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 10, 2025

Monday, November 10, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks advanced Monday afternoon as hopes grew that Congress would soon reach a deal to end the record-breaking government shutdown. The S&P 500 climbed nearly 1%, the Nasdaq gained over 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also traded higher.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) led the S&P 500, surging as investors bet that the data analytics firm known for its government contracts will benefit once federal agencies reopen.

Micron Technology (MU) shares also gained after Mizuho Securities issued upbeat comments, citing improving demand and pricing for the chipmaker’s products.

Eli Lilly (LLY) rose following news of a new partnership with Insilico Medicine, which will use artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery.

Meanwhile, health insurers sold off after President Trump proposed that federal health subsidies be paid directly to Americans instead of to insurance companies. Shares of Centene (CNC) and other major insurers declined sharply.

In M&A news, Metsera (MTSR) plunged after Novo Nordisk (NVO) declined to raise its takeover bid, clearing the way for Pfizer (PFE) to complete its $10 billion acquisition. Pfizer shares also slipped.

Ball Corp. (BALL) fell after announcing that CEO Daniel Fisher will step down, to be replaced by Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer Ronald Lewis.

Top Stock Movers – November 07, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 07, 2025

Friday, November 7, 2025 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks fell Friday afternoon, dragged lower by declines in major technology names and renewed concerns over lofty artificial intelligence valuations.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all moved lower, with the Nasdaq on pace for its sharpest weekly drop since April. Investor sentiment remained fragile following a series of disappointing earnings reports and continued uncertainty surrounding the broader economic outlook.

Tesla (TSLA) shares slipped after shareholders approved a record-breaking $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, contingent on the electric vehicle maker achieving ambitious operational and stock performance targets.

Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) was the worst performer in the S&P 500, plunging after the video game publisher said the next installment of its blockbuster “Grand Theft Auto” franchise would be delayed until November 2026.

Block (SQ) shares also sank after the payments company reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results on both revenue and profit, though it maintained a positive full-year outlook.

In contrast, Expedia Group (EXPE) topped the S&P 500 gainers list after posting stronger-than-expected quarterly results, fueled by solid corporate travel bookings.
Peloton (PTON) jumped after the connected fitness company forecasted strong holiday demand and highlighted momentum from its refreshed product line.

Top Stock Movers – November 05, 2025

Top Stock Movers – November 05, 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 / No Comments

 

Wall Street saw a rebound Wednesday as major U.S. equity indexes recovered from Tuesday’s losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted gains, driven largely by strength in technology stocks.

Key Movers:

• Seagate Technology (STX) led the S&P 500, boosted by a $500 million debt-for-cash-and-stock deal with lenders.

• Western Digital (WDC) and other data storage companies also posted gains.

• McDonald’s (MCD) shares climbed after the fast-food giant reported stronger-than-expected U.S. same-store sales.

• Targa Resources (TRGP) rose on the back of robust Permian Basin volumes and a higher dividend.

Decliners:

• Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) fell after lowering its forecast due to soft international demand.

• Trex (TREX) shares dropped following weaker results and a reduction in guidance amid slowing home improvement spending.

• Pinterest (PINS) fell after reporting profits below expectations and issuing a cautious holiday-quarter outlook.

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