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.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.
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.
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.
U.S. stocks traded higher Wednesday as Wall Street rebounded from the prior session’s sharp selloff, helped by easing geopolitical concerns after President Donald Trump struck a softer tone on Greenland. Beneath the broader gains, several individual stocks posted outsized moves on earnings, guidance, and deal-related news.Intel (INTC) jumped nearly 10%, hitting a multi-year high ahead of its earnings report. Investors are growing increasingly optimistic about Intel’s turnaround strategy and its expanding role in AI and advanced chip manufacturing.
Lucid Group (LCID) surged more than 15% after announcing a partnership with Rockwell Automation tied to the construction of an electric vehicle plant in Saudi Arabia, fueling hopes for improved production scale and international growth.
ARM Holdings (ARM) climbed about 6%, benefiting from renewed enthusiasm around AI infrastructure spending and strong demand for its chip designs across mobile and data-center markets.
Teledyne Technologies (TDY) rose nearly 9% after posting quarterly results that topped expectations, with strength across its aerospace and digital imaging segments.
Netflix (NFLX) slid more than 3% despite beating earnings estimates, as investors focused on weaker-than-expected first-quarter guidance and the company’s decision to pause share buybacks to help finance its planned Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) tumbled over 6% after Berkshire Hathaway warned it may reduce or exit its stake in the food giant, reviving concerns about the company’s long-term growth prospects.
AppLovin (APP) fell nearly 5%, extending recent losses as investors rotated out of high-flying ad-tech names amid broader market volatility.
Legend Biotech (LEGN) dropped more than 14%, leading declines among biotech stocks after reports that raised questions about its near-term pipeline outlook.
Major U.S. stock indexes tumbled Tuesday following President Donald Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on eight NATO allies over Greenland. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 850 points (-1.7%), the S&P 500 dropped 1.9%, and the Nasdaq 100 slid 2.1%, led by declines in big tech and chipmakers.Broadcom (AVGO): -5%
3M (MMM): -8% post-earnings after missing guidance
Fastenal (FAST): -3% following slightly below-expectation Q4 sales and operating margin
Tech Titans (Magnificent Seven): Nvidia (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), and Tesla (TSLA) all down 1.5-3.5%
RAPT Therapeutics (RAPT): +65% premarket after GSK agreed to acquire the biotech firm for $2.2B, a 65% premium over Friday’s close
Netflix (NFLX): +0.4% amid news it converted its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bid to an all-cash offer
US equities traded with a cautious tone today as investors digested mixed economic signals, elevated Treasury yields, and renewed trade concerns tied to proposed semiconductor tariffs. With rate-sensitive sectors under pressure and volatility picking up, stock-specific news drove sharp moves among individual names.AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) surged 14.3%, leading the market higher after the company announced it had secured a contract under the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The deal renewed optimism around government-backed revenue opportunities and long-term satellite deployment plans.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped 10.9% as investors continued to chase momentum tied to recent quarterly revenue results and ongoing demand for AI-focused server infrastructure. The stock has remained highly sensitive to sentiment around data center spending.
Venture Global (VG) gained 10.6%, despite Scotiabank trimming its price target. Traders appeared to focus instead on the company’s LNG growth outlook and expectations for long-term export demand, outweighing the near-term analyst caution.
Constellation Energy (CEG) fell 9.8% after reports suggested US governors and the White House are exploring measures to curb electricity costs. The headlines weighed on power producers broadly, raising concerns about potential regulatory pressure on pricing.
Atlassian (TEAM) declined 7.7% following a price target cut from Citi. Software stocks remained under pressure as investors reassessed valuation levels amid higher-for-longer interest rate expectations.
Vistra (VST) dropped 7.5%, tracking weakness across the utilities and power generation space. The stock was hit by the same electricity pricing concerns affecting peers, alongside uncertainty surrounding PJM capacity market backstop plans.
Broader market sentiment remained fragile, with investors balancing slowing global growth signals against stubbornly high borrowing costs. The US 10-year Treasury yield hovered above 4.2%, keeping pressure on growth-oriented and leveraged sectors. At the same time, fresh tariff headlines added another layer of uncertainty for technology and industrial supply chains.
As earnings season ramps up, stock-specific fundamentals are likely to play a larger role in driving volatility, particularly in rate-sensitive and policy-exposed industries.
Upcoming earnings from banks, industrials, and large-cap technology names
Inflation and GDP data for clues on the interest rate path
Further updates on trade policy and energy price regulation
For now, markets remain headline-driven, with sharp divergences between winners and losers as investors stay selective in a higher-rate environment.
