Stock Movers

Today’s biggest winners and losers in the stock market. On this episode of Stock Movers: -CrowdStrike (CRWD) shares slipped in extended trading after the security software company reported fourth-quarter results that were in line with expectations. It also gave forecasts for both the first quarter and the full year. -Best Buy (BBY) shares advanced after reporting profit for the holiday-shopping season that was better than expected. Its revenue forecast for this year also met Wall Street estimates, giving investors confidence that the electronics chain won’t take a step backward. Adjusted earnings per share last quarter were $2.61, topping the average analyst estimate by 15 cents. Comparable sales trailed Wall Street projections. The company also boosted its dividend. Shares of the retailer rose as much as 7%. The stock had fallen 8% this year, compared with the S&P 500 Index being little changed. - Target (TGT) forecast better-than-expected profit for the full year, indicating the big-box retailer’s turnaround plans are starting to generate results. Adjusted earnings per share are projected in a range of $7.50 to $8.50 in the current fiscal year, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The midpoint is above the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg. It was one of the few stocks to close higher today in a broader market selloff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s biggest winners and losers in the stock market. On this episode of Stock Movers:- Best Buy (BBY) shares advanced after reporting profit for the holiday-shopping season that was better than expected. Its revenue forecast for this year also met Wall Street estimates, giving investors confidence that the electronics chain won’t take a step backward. Adjusted earnings per share last quarter were $2.61, topping the average analyst estimate by 15 cents. Comparable sales trailed Wall Street projections. The company also boosted its dividend. Shares of the retailer rose as much as 7%. The stock had fallen 8% this year, compared with the S&P 500 Index being little changed.- Akamai (AKAM) climbed after Streaming Media Blog said the software company has notified customers of coming interim surcharges and pricing adjustments for contract renewals. This was welcome news for traders who were concerned about rising costs for the company. - Newmont (NEM) saw its shares slipped today in line with a broader market selloff. Several metal and mining related stocks also slumped, into Freeport-McMoRan and Nucor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Palantir (PLTR) shares rise. The company's stock jumped as President Donald Trump ratcheted up threats against Iran, and is continuing to rise amid military strikes by the US and Israel on the country. - Best Buy (BBY) shares gain after the company reported profit for the holiday-shopping season that was better than expected, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.61. The company's revenue forecast for this year met Wall Street estimates, and it boosted its dividend, giving investors confidence. - Cigna (CI) shares fall after the health insurer said David M. Cordani will retire as chief executive officer and be replaced by chief operating officer Brian Evanko. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. On this episode of Stock Movers: - Best Buy (BBY) surged after reporting profit for the holiday-shopping season that was better than feared. Its revenue forecast for this year also met expectations, giving investors confidence that the electronics chain won’t take a step backward. - Target (TGT) shares rise after the retailer reported adjusted EPS for the fourth quarter that soared above the consensus estimate. Management said sales and traffic trends accelerated in the last two months of the period, and that it saw “a healthy, positive sales increase” in February.  - Pinterest (PINS) shares are jumping after the company announced a $1 billion strategic investment from Elliott Investment Management. It also authorized a new $3.5 billion share repurchase program for its Class A common stock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Target (TGT) forecast better-than-expected profit for the full year, indicating the big-box retailer’s turnaround plans are generating results.Adjusted earnings per share are projected in a range of $7.50 to $8.50 in the current fiscal year, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. The midpoint is above the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.- Fitch Ratings downgraded Paramount Skydance’s (PSKY) corporate and long-term borrower ratings to junk following the media company’s agreement to buy larger rival Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., a deal that will saddle the combined business with $79 billion in net debt.- Credo Technology (CRDO) shares drop after the communications equipment company reported revenue for the third quarter that matched its preliminary results announced in February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.On this episode of Stock Movers:- Maersk is upgraded to neutral from underperform at Bank of America. The escalation in the Middle East crisis has pushed back a re-opening of the Red Sea, meaning shipping rates will remain elevated. The shares gain as much as 5.9%, the most since Jan. 12, amid a sector-wide advance.- Beiersdorf shares fall as much as 13%, the most since August, after the German owner of the Nivea brand posted disappointing guidance for the year that is likely to lead to consensus cuts, according to Citi.- European airline stocks slump as conflict in the Middle East causes major disruptions at some of the world’s busiest airports. Analysts warn that higher fuel costs and airspace closures will weigh on the sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.On this episode of Stock Movers: MongoDB (MDB) shares are down 20% in extended trading, after the database software company gave a full-year revenue forecast that is weaker than expected. It also gave an outlook for adjusted first-quarter earnings that is below the analyst consensus. Defense contractors rallied. L3Harris Technologies added 2%, Lockheed Martin advanced 3.3%, Northrop Grumman gained 4.8%, and RTX rose 4.7%. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) advanced 5.8%. The data-analytics giant counts the U.S. government among its biggest customers and maintains a relationship with Israeli security agencies.MongoDB (MDB) shares are down 20% in extended trading, after the database software company gave a full-year revenue forecast that is weaker than expected. It also gave an outlook for adjusted first-quarter earnings that is below the analyst consensus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.On this episode of Stock Movers:Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Griefeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec- Norwegian Cruise (NCLH)shares plunge as much as 12%, the most intraday in nearly four months, after the cruise operator’s adjusted earnings per share forecast for the first quarter fell short of the average analyst estimate. The disappointing outlook comes as activist investor Elliott Investment Management built a stake of more than 10% in the cruise line, criticizing management decisions and spending.- Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock was jumping in premarket trading on Monday, as the ongoing U.S.-Iran military conflict renewed investor appetite for defense-linked artificial intelligence companies.- Nvidia (NVDA) agreed to invest in two companies that develop data center optics essential for artificial intelligence. Nvidia will invest in Lumentum Holdings Inc. and Coherent Corp. in multiyear deals that include purchase agreements and access rights for advanced laser components.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.On this episode of Stock Movers: Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/A) shares are down as much as 4.4%, leading losses among a gauge of financial stocks, after the conglomerate’s operating profits fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett’s last quarter as CEO. Analysts note weakness in the company’s insurance businesses. Norwegian Cruise (NCLH)shares plunge as much as 12%, the most intraday in nearly four months, after the cruise operator’s adjusted earnings per share forecast for the first quarter fell short of the average analyst estimate. The disappointing outlook comes as activist investor Elliott Investment Management built a stake of more than 10% in the cruise line, criticizing management decisions and spending. Venture Global (VG) shares rise 17% as the company benefits from a surge in gas prices after the latest conflict led Qatar to shut down production at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility. Venture Global also forecast a 2026 Ebitda guidance that missed the average analyst estimate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Lockeed Martin (LMT) shares rise. US energy and defense stocks jump as the eruption of war in the Middle East roils global markets following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Defense stocks have rallied over the past year as global tensions ratcheted higher, and new conflict in the Middle East gives traders another reason to invest in the sector. - Occidental Petroleum (OXY) shares rise. Shares of energy companies jumped Monday in trading as the conflict in the Middle East widened following the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, pushing up oil prices. - Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCLH) shares fall after the company said it expects full-year net yields to be little changed due to execution missteps in its commercial and deployment strategy. The company forecast earnings of $2.38 a share, less than the average analyst estimate of $2.59 a share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Lockeed Martin (LMT) shares rise. US energy and defense stocks jump as the eruption of war in the Middle East roils global markets following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Defense stocks have rallied over the past year as global tensions ratcheted higher, and new conflict in the Middle East gives traders another reason to invest in the sector. - American Airlines (AAL) shares drop. Shares of airlines, cruise operators and hoteliers fell on Monday as investors reacted to conflict in the Middle East. The conflict may stoke inflation, with traders grappling with the risk and its potential impact on various sectors. - Nvidia (NVDA) shares gain after news the company agreed to invest $4 billion in two companies that develop data center optics that are essential for artificial intelligence systems. Nvidia will invest $2 billion apiece in Lumentum Holdings Inc. and Coherent Corp. in multi-year deals, it said in separate statements on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is being upgraded to buy from neutral at UBS, the latest firm to turn more positive on the software company in the wake of its results. Stock up 0.3% in extended trading. - Nvidia (NVDA) agreed to invest $4 billion in two companies that develop data center optics that are essential for artificial intelligence systems. Nvidia will invest $2 billion apiece in Lumentum Holdings Inc. and Coherent Corp. in multi-year deals, it said in separate statements on Monday. Both deals include purchase agreements and access rights for advanced laser components. The money will go to support research and development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s biggest winners and losers in the stock market. On this episode of Stock Movers:  - US energy and defense stocks jump in premarket trading while airline shares fall, as the eruption of war in the Middle East roils global markets following US and Israeli attacks on Iran. - Major energy companies saw strong gains across Asia and Europe Among US premarket gainers: Exxon Mobil +5.4%, Chevron +4.1%, APA +7.9%, Occidental Petroleum +6.6%, EQT +4.5%  - Defense stocks have rallied over the past year as global tensions ratcheted higher, and new conflict in the Middle East gives traders another reason to invest in the sector  - The increase in oil prices can raise fuel costs and squeeze margins for airlines, while the conflict also upends global travelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.On this episode of Stock Movers:- Shell rose as much as 5.2%,the most in three years. That's as oil surged the most in four years as traders gauged the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US and Israeli strikes against Iran.- Global equities opened the week in risk-off mode following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Defence contractor BAE Systems led gains in its sector jumping as much as 5.7%.- IAG shares fall as much as 13% in their steepest decline since November 2021. That's as travel chaos extended through the Middle East and beyond amidst the conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.On this episode of Stock Movers:- Shell rose as much as 5.2%,the most in three years. That's as oil surged the most in four years as traders gauged the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US and Israeli strikes against Iran. - Global equities opened the week in risk-off mode following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Defence contractor BAE Systems led gains in its sector jumping as much as 5.7%. - IAG shares fall as much as 13% in their steepest decline since November 2021. That's as travel chaos extended through the Middle East and beyond amidst the conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. On this episode of Stock Movers: -Block (XYZ) shares rally 17% after the financial technology company said it was reducing its workforce by nearly half in a bet on AI. -Netflix (NFLX) stock jumped Friday after the internet television network abandoned its costly bid to buy the studio and streaming units of Warner Bros. Discovery. - Nvidia (NVDA) was under pressure after OpenAI announced that it had completed a funding round, raising $110 billion. Key investors include SoftBank and Nvidia, both of which have invested $30 billion each, and Amazon, which took a $50 billon stake in the ChatGPT startup.Nvidia fell more than 3%, extending an earnings sell-off on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market.On this episode of Stock Movers:Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Bailey Lipshultz, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec- Block (XYZ) shares rally 17% after the financial technology company said it was reducing its workforce by nearly half in a bet on AI.- Netflix (NFLX) shares rise 8.5% after the streaming giant dropped out of the fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively ending the bidding war for the Hollywood studio.- Shares of Blue Owl Capital (OWL) are on track for their biggest monthly decline in nearly four years, as investor anxiety grows over turbulence in the $1.8 trillion private credit industry. Blue Owl’s stock is down 18% so far in February, putting it on pace for the worst monthly performance since June 2022, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. On this episode of Stock Movers: -Block (XYZ) shares rally after the financial technology company said it was reducing its workforce by nearly half in a bet on AI. Jack Dorsey’s firm also raised its full-year outlook for gross profit, which was already above the average analyst estimate. -Duolingo (DUOL) shares tumble after the language-learning software company gave a full-year outlook that is below expectations. The stock has dropped 33% this year, as of the last close, as investors fret about the prospect of AI-related disruption. Multiple firms downgraded the stock. - FIGS (FIGS) Inc shares are climbing after the company delivered a standout fourth-quarter report that blew past Wall Street expectations. FIGS posted earnings of 10 cents per share, far above the 2 cent estimate, and revenue of $201.9 million, which topped expectations by more than 22%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.