A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. The positive sentiment followed comments from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams, a voting member of the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), who indicated he sees room for further policy easing. Following his remarks, the probability of a December rate cut surged from 39% to 71%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, causing Treasury yields to fall. Lower interest rates can be particularly beneficial for growth-oriented sectors like software, as they increase the present value of future earnings. This renewed hope provided a boost to the sector, which had recently faced pressure from concerns over high valuations in artificial intelligence.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets faded the Nvidia rally in the morning session, as investors remained uncertain about future rate cuts.
PubMatic’s third quarter results were met favorably by the market, as management attributed outperformance to rapid expansion in connected TV (CTV), the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, and the ongoing shift toward high-growth, diversified revenue streams. CEO Rajeev Goel highlighted that CTV revenue, excluding political advertising, grew over 50% year over year, driven by premium supply growth, new agency marketplaces, and increased participation from small and mid-market advertisers. The company’s efforts to leverage AI for yield optimization and operational efficiency were credited with supporting both top-line resilience and margin stabilization, despite broader declines in display advertising and pressure from a major demand-side platform (DSP).
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor caution spread amid concerns that the rally in artificial intelligence stocks might have created a bubble.
Intrigued by the market activity one hour before the close of the markets on Tuesday? Uncover the key winners and losers of today's session in our insightful analysis.
Digital advertising technology company PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 5.3% year on year to $67.96 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $75 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.03 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Digital advertising technology company PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 5.3% year on year to $67.96 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $75 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.03 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
After the conclusion of the US market's regular session on Monday, let's examine the after-hours session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.
From commerce to culture, software is digitizing every aspect of our lives. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that make re-ratings harder.
Unfortunately, the rich prices have held them back over the past six months as the industry’s gain of 10.3% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 21.3% rise.
Shares of digital advertising technology company PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) fell 2.8% in the morning session after the broader market retreated, particularly in the technology sector, sparked by warnings from top Wall Street executives about a potential market correction.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a key inflation report came in cooler than anticipated, fueling hopes for a shift in the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed a 3.0% year-over-year increase, slightly below the 3.1% that analysts had expected. This moderation in inflation is a significant signal for investors, suggesting that price pressures may be easing. For the tech sector, which is often sensitive to interest rate changes, this news was particularly welcome. Softer inflation could give the Federal Reserve the flexibility to pause or even begin cutting interest rates. Lower rates reduce borrowing costs for growth-oriented tech companies and increase the present value of their future earnings, making their stocks more attractive to investors.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after positive news on corporate earnings, easing political and trade tensions, and optimism about future interest rate cuts all converged to lift investor sentiment.
WEAV, PUBM, and ZETA all stand out for their fundamentals and growth potential, despite being smaller firms with less name recognition than some rivals.
Rock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses.
The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?
Shares of digital advertising technology company PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced a partnership with MNTN to expand access to premium Connected TV (CTV) advertising for marketers. The deal gave MNTN's self-serve advertising platform direct access to PubMatic's network of top-tier streaming publishers, including major names like Paramount and NBCUniversal. Early results from the collaboration showed that publishers using PubMatic's platform experienced a 10% revenue increase, driven by 14% more unique advertiser demand. The partnership also created a new path for growth by connecting with advertisers new to CTV, as nearly all of MNTN's customers had not advertised in this space before. This move tapped into a growing market, with U.S. CTV ad spending projected to reach nearly $37 billion in 2025.
