Shares of pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW)
fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after concerns about the health of the U.S. economy grew following a significant downward revision of job market data.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has firmly established itself as the driving force behind the technology sector, ushering in an era of unprecedented innovation and market transformation. Far from being a futuristic concept, AI is now a critical and pervasive component for businesses across all industries, fundamentally reshaping operations, enhancing capabilities, and
The financial markets have witnessed a stark divergence in sector performance over the past two years, with technology and hardware leading the charge, while consumer discretionary and staples have navigated a more complex landscape. Driven primarily by the unprecedented surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation and resilient, albeit discerning, consumer
As the corporate earnings season rapidly approaches, financial markets are bracing for a period of intense scrutiny, with investor expectations reaching a fever pitch. A pervasive sense of optimism, fueled by robust economic fundamentals and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, has set a high bar for publicly traded companies.
Shares of sporting goods retailer Academy Sports & Outdoor (NASDAQ:ASO)
fell 3.4% in the afternoon session after the stock extended its negative momentum as the company reported second-quarter results that missed Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and earnings.
Shares of financial services company Bread Financial (NYSE:BFH) fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company's August performance update indicated a contraction in its lending activities.
A Stocktwits poll, which collected responses from over 7,000 platform users, showed that 31% of the respondents opted to buy the stock following the announcement.
The S&P 500 has been soaring, propelled by robust corporate earnings that have defied earlier economic anxieties. However, this bullish sentiment has pushed the benchmark index's forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio to levels significantly above historical averages, igniting a fervent debate: are these strong earnings, particularly from the dominant
Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL)
jumped 18.4% in the morning session after the company reported mixed second-quarter results that featured a significant earnings beat, overshadowing a miss on revenue.
Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) jumped 2.6% in the morning session after renewed optimism as a wave of positive regulatory developments in the U.S. suggested a more favorable environment for the digital asset market.
Shares of affordable single-family home construction company LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH)
fell 3.9% in the morning session after the company received a reiterated "neutral" rating from Wedbush, highlighting recent negative sentiment from other analysts. The report from Wedbush follows a previous action by JPMorgan Chase & Co., which had lowered its price objective on LGI Homes to $47.00 from $52.00 and assigned an "underweight" rating. This cautious analyst sentiment is underscored by the company's recent performance, as its revenue for the last reported quarter was down 19.8% on a year-over-year basis. Broader market trends may also be weighing on the stock, as the national housing market has begun to show signs of shifting toward more buyer-friendly conditions, potentially adding pressure on homebuilders.
Shares of website building platform Wix (NASDAQ:WIX) jumped 6.7% in the morning session after the company announced the pricing of an upsized $1 billion convertible senior notes offering and received an analyst upgrade. The debt offering, which was increased from an initial $750 million due to strong demand, carries zero interest and is due in 2030. The notes have a conversion price of approximately $210.49 per share, representing a significant 37.5% premium over the stock's recent closing price. This signals strong investor confidence in Wix's future growth. The company plans to use the proceeds for share repurchases and general corporate purposes. Adding to the positive sentiment, CFRA upgraded Wix's stock to "Buy," forecasting revenue growth of 14% to $2.0 billion in 2025 and another 13% in 2026, citing a strong outlook.
Shares of shipping and mailing solutions provider Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) fell 6.2% in the morning session after traders locked in gains as the stock approached overbought conditions at multi-year highs.
Shares of EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT)
fell 4.2% in the morning session after the company filed for a mixed shelf offering of up to $400 million.
Shares of water and fire protection solutions company Core & Main (NYSE:CNM)
fell 22.9% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter earnings that beat profit estimates but lowered its full-year financial outlook.
Shares of luxury furniture retailer RH (NYSE:RH) fell 4.2% in the morning session after a mixed analyst report from Wells Fargo had investors focusing on lowered earnings estimates due to tariff impacts.
Shares of breakfast restaurant chain First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG)
fell 5.3% in the morning session after a major shareholder, Advent International, L.P., disclosed its intention to sell a significant block of shares.
Shares of energy and renewable energy projects company Ameresco (NYSE:AMRC)
jumped 5.4% in the morning session after the company announced a partnership with the U.S. Navy to develop a 100 MW AI-optimized data center and critical energy infrastructure.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) jumped 8.3% in the morning session after it continued a rally from the previous session after the company announced a new comprehensive program called WeightWatchers for Menopause. The stock gained over 5% on Monday following the initial announcement and is extending those gains today. The new program is designed to provide a holistic approach to weight management and symptom relief for women experiencing menopause. It will offer members access to clinicians trained in menopause care who can provide individualized plans. Importantly, these plans may include prescription options such as hormone replacement therapy or popular GLP-1 medications when deemed appropriate. The company also revealed that Queen Latifah will be the official spokeswoman for the new initiative, adding celebrity endorsement to the launch.
Shares of health insurance company Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV) jumped 2.9% in the morning session after its wholly-owned subsidiary, Counterpart Health, announced a major upgrade to its AI-powered physician-enablement platform with the launch of a new ambient scribing solution.
Shares of water management company Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS)
fell 10% in the morning session after Darin Harvey, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, left to join Mueller Water Products.
Shares of action camera company GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO)
fell 5.9% in the morning session after it pulled back from a significant rally the previous day as news of a potential new competitor product emerged.
September has historically cast a long shadow over equity markets, earning its notorious reputation as the weakest month for stock performance. As the calendar flips to September 2025, investors find themselves once again grappling with this seasonal anomaly, amidst a complex tapestry of market sentiment that weaves together threads of
The U.S. labor market experienced a significant and unexpected slowdown in August 2025, with job growth falling substantially below forecasts, a notable rise in the unemployment rate, and a moderation in wage increases. These dispiriting figures have acted as a powerful catalyst, largely solidifying market expectations for a Federal
