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Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) fell 2.5% in the morning session after a director, Lynn Michelle Jurich, sold 50,000 shares of the company's stock for a total value of approximately $978,740. 

Shares of clothing company Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) jumped 2.8% in the morning session after the company received a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating from analysts, supported by a recent earnings beat and a dividend announcement. This confidence was partly fueled by the company's financial performance, as it reported earnings per share of $1.44 for the quarter, which topped the consensus estimate by $0.09. In addition to the strong earnings, Kontoor Brands also disclosed a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share. This combination of better-than-expected profits, a shareholder dividend, and favorable analyst ratings from nine brokerages painted a healthy picture for the company's stock, with an average 12-month price target set around $96.00.

Shares of chip designer Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ:ALGM) jumped 4.4% in the morning session after a broad 'Buy' rating consensus emerged from Wall Street analysts. 

Shares of electric vehicle charging company EVgo (NASDAQ:EVGO) jumped 2.7% in the morning session after the company announced that its Autocharge+ service surpassed a major milestone of five million charging sessions. The electric vehicle charging network also reported a sixfold increase in enrollment for the service since 2023, with more than 300,000 customers now signed up. The Autocharge+ feature, which is compatible with nearly 80 different EV models, allows drivers to start a charging session simply by plugging in their vehicle after a one-time enrollment. This significant growth in user adoption and service usage pointed to strong operational progress for the company.

Shares of discount treasure-hunt retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year profit outlook. The company announced adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share on sales of $4.75 billion, beating Wall Street's estimates of $1.08 per share and $4.7 billion in sales. Comparable-store sales, a key performance measure for retailers, grew by 4.2%, also topping expectations. Following the strong quarter, Dollar Tree lifted its adjusted earnings guidance for the full year to a range of $5.60 to $5.80 per share, up from a previous forecast of $5.32 to $5.72 per share.

Shares of multinational media and entertainment corporation Paramount (NASDAQ:PARA) fell 5.4% in the morning session after reports surfaced that the company submitted a cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, an offer that was met with caution amid negative analyst sentiment. 

Shares of performance marketing company QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) jumped 7.7% in the morning session after the company agreed to acquire HomeBuddy, a digital marketplace for home services, for $190 million. The deal involved $115 million in cash at closing, with an additional $75 million in payments spread over four years. HomeBuddy, which connects homeowners with service professionals, generated about $141 million in revenue for the twelve months that ended September 30, 2025. QuinStreet expected the acquisition to immediately boost its financial results, projecting an addition of at least $30 million to its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) in the first year after the transaction closed. This move placed QuinStreet more firmly in the large and growing home improvement sector.

Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) fell 14.1% in the morning session after the company cut its full-year 2025 financial guidance after a review found it needed to set aside more money for legal costs. The company increased its professional and general liability reserves following an annual third-party review, citing higher expected expenses from patient-related litigation. This decision was driven by a 168% surge in claim frequency and less favorable reinsurance coverage terms. As a result, Acadia lowered its 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast to a range of $601 million to $611 million, down from its previous guidance of $650 million to $660 million. Adjusted earnings per share guidance was also revised downward. In response to the news, Bank of America downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut its price target to $13 from $21.50, pointing to the increased costs and risks.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) fell 1.8% in the morning session after a recent slide continued amid renewed concerns about the company's high valuation and growth sustainability. The move was part of a broader decline for the stock, which had fallen over 9% in the previous 21 trading days. This slide was linked to investor worries that the company's stock price had become expensive and concerns about whether its growth could be maintained going forward.

Shares of casual restaurant chain Portillo’s (NASDAQ:PTLO) fell in the morning session as market sentiment weakened despite a "Buy" consensus rating for the stock. According to a summary of nine analysts, the company held a positive consensus view. This sentiment was supported by a general upward trend in the market as investors looked forward to the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index. This report is a key inflation measure watched by the Federal Reserve. Traders were anticipating that a softer inflation reading could support the case for more favorable interest-rate policy, which tends to benefit growth-oriented stocks by lowering borrowing costs.

Shares of pool products retailer Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) fell 17.2% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that featured a massive earnings miss and weak forward guidance. 

Shares of lifestyle clothing conglomerate VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after positive results from a major industry peer, Zara-owner Inditex, signaled strong consumer spending in the apparel sector. Inditex reported that its sales grew 2.7% during the first nine months of its fiscal year, citing a positive consumer response to its collections and a 'robust operating performance.' This news appeared to boost investor confidence across the apparel industry, benefiting companies like VF Corp. The positive report from a competitor suggested that the overall market for clothing remained healthy.

Shares of work management platform Asana (NYSE:ASAN) jumped 3.8% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and provided an optimistic financial outlook. 

Shares of cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) jumped 1.4% in the morning session after investors responded positively to the company's strategic plan and robust booking numbers. 

Shares of equipment rental company Herc Holdings (NYSE:HRI) jumped 4.5% in the morning session after the company priced a $1.2 billion offering of senior notes and announced a key leadership promotion. Herc Holdings priced $1.2 billion in senior unsecured notes, split into two $600 million portions due in 2031 and 2034. The company planned to use the proceeds to pay off all of its $1.2 billion in existing notes that were due in 2027. This move was seen as a way for the company to manage its long-term debt.

As the financial world looks ahead to 2026, investment banking giant JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) has unveiled its comprehensive outlook, signaling a period of both "Promise and Pressure" for investors. The firm anticipates a "slower but stronger bull run," driven by transformative forces such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), persistent geopolitical fragmentation,

Wall Street finds itself at a pivotal juncture, experiencing a period of notably mixed performance as investors grapple with a complex interplay of optimistic rate cut expectations and persistent economic crosscurrents. As of December 3rd, 2025, major indices have shown signs of a rebound, fueled by the strong anticipation of

The financial markets are abuzz with heightened anticipation for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, with probabilities for a 25-basis-point reduction at the upcoming December 9-10 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting reaching as high as 96%. This widespread expectation marks a significant shift in monetary policy sentiment, driven by

The U.S. private sector delivered an unexpected blow to economic optimists in November 2025, with payrolls contracting by a surprising 32,000 jobs. This significant downturn, reported by payroll processing firm ADP, defied economists' expectations for modest growth and immediately sent ripples through financial markets. The sudden slowdown intensifies

London, December 3, 2025 – The British Pound (GBP) has demonstrated remarkable strength against the US Dollar (USD) in early December 2025, primarily fueled by robust market expectations of an imminent US Federal Reserve interest rate cut. This sterling surge is unfolding concurrently with a complex global bond market, which, after

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth throughout 2025, defying earlier economic anxieties to approach the symbolic 10,000-point threshold. As of early December 2025, the index has delivered a "jaw-dropping" total return of approximately 19.3% year-to-date, significantly outperforming some global counterparts like the

The global financial markets are currently experiencing a significant resurgence, marked by a robust recovery in the stock market and a renewed, powerful momentum in Bitcoin and other risk assets. As of December 3, 2025, a cautious optimism pervades the financial landscape, largely fueled by expectations of impending Federal Reserve

New York, NY – December 3, 2025 – The U.S. labor market has shown a significant crack in its armor, with the latest ADP National Employment Report revealing a weaker-than-expected performance in November 2025. Private sector employers unexpectedly shed 32,000 jobs, a stark reversal from expectations of a modest gain

As the trading day on December 3, 2025, draws to a close, major U.S. indices presented a nuanced picture, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite facing headwinds while the Dow Jones Industrial Average showed resilience. Investors grappled with a blend of corporate earnings anticipations and persistent inflation concerns, setting a

As December 3, 2025, dawns, the financial markets are grappling with a complex confluence of forces: a recent stock market decline and unsettling new job loss figures. This dual blow has injected a palpable sense of caution into investor sentiment, signaling a potential shift in the economic landscape. The immediate