Curious to know what's happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Friday? Join us as we explore the top gainers and losers in today's session.
Putting Scarlett Johansson on a list of the most influential names in AI over Elon Musk drew backlash for TIME last year. The magazine made sure to include Musk this year.
The bedrock principle of Federal Reserve independence, a century-old safeguard against political meddling in monetary policy, is facing its most significant challenge in recent memory. Investor concerns have reached a fever pitch following former President Donald Trump's audacious attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This move, widely perceived
A sudden and unprovoked attack in a vital energy-producing region of the Middle East has sent immediate shockwaves through global financial markets. Crude oil prices surged dramatically as fears of significant supply disruptions intensified, while equity markets worldwide reacted with heightened volatility, signaling a new era of geopolitical risk premium.
The U.S. economy presented a complex tableau in the second quarter of 2025, with an array of mixed indicators painting a nuanced picture for investors and policymakers alike. An upward revision of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to a robust 3.3%, alongside continually declining jobless claims, pointed to
Amidst a financial landscape characterized by cautious optimism, persistent inflation concerns, and a global economy navigating a projected "soft landing," a select group of individual stocks has recently emerged, not just meeting, but significantly exceeding market expectations. While broader indices have seen a rebound to all-time highs and corporate earnings
The global trade landscape has once again been rattled as the United States officially implemented sweeping new tariffs on a significant portion of imports from India. Effective August 27, 2025, these duties, which now stand at a steep 50%, signal a dramatic re-emergence of protectionist policies that many feared would
The financial markets are bracing for a period of dynamic shifts and strategic recalibrations as the calendar turns towards 2025 and 2026. Following robust performances in prior years, the immediate horizon for 2025 suggests a phase of moderated gains and heightened volatility. However, this is largely viewed as a prelude
A significant sector rotation is currently underway in equity markets, shifting investor capital away from the mega-cap technology stocks that dominated recent years towards more traditional value and cyclical segments. This trend, gaining significant momentum in 2025, sees sectors such as financial services, basic materials, healthcare, energy, and industrials outperforming,
A significant resurgence is currently underway in the small-cap and value stock segments of the market, gaining considerable momentum in mid-2025. After a prolonged period where mega-cap growth stocks, particularly in technology, dominated market returns and saw their valuations soar, investors are now recalibrating their portfolios. This shift is largely
Shares of search AI platform provider Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) fell 3.6% in the afternoon session after it reversed sharp pre-market gains despite the company posting second-quarter results that beat analyst expectations. The search and AI platform provider reported revenue of $415.3 million, up 19.5% year-over-year, and an adjusted EPS of $0.60, both of which topped Wall Street's estimates. Following the strong results, the stock initially surged nearly 17% in after-hours trading. However, the gains were short-lived as investors focused on the company's mixed guidance. While Elastic raised its outlook for the full year, its earnings per share forecast for the upcoming third quarter missed analysts' expectations. This weaker near-term profit outlook appeared to overshadow the strong quarterly performance, prompting a sell-off during regular trading hours.
Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)
fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after investors continued to lock in some profits, as its latest earnings report failed to meet the market's highest expectations. The decline extends from the previous session, as investors reacted to a quarterly report that, while strong, showed signs of slowing momentum. Although Nvidia beat overall Q2 earnings and revenue forecasts, a slight miss in data center revenue and a Q3 forecast that was only in line with consensus estimates disappointed those hoping for a larger beat. Markets often punish even slight deceleration in growth for highly valued companies.
Shares of beauty, cosmetics, and personal care retailer Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA)
fell 6.6% in the afternoon session after it gave back a portion of the strong gains from the previous session that followed the company's stellar second-quarter earnings report.
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