While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner.
Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
Semiconductor testing company Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 10.7% year on year to $651.8 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $740 million was less impressive, coming in 2.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.57 per share was 4.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the semiconductor sector rallied in intraday trading as a favorable inflation report bolstered investor hopes for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed a slowdown in inflation, fueling a broad market rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time highs. For the capital-intensive semiconductor industry, the prospect of lower interest rates is particularly welcome, as it can reduce borrowing costs for expansion and research and development. The positive macroeconomic sentiment provided a significant tailwind for the entire sector, as investors anticipate that a more accommodative monetary policy from the central bank will stimulate economic growth and demand for technology.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Tuesday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
Teradyne's massive stock surge, fueled by a powerful AI-driven earnings beat and accelerating forward guidance, signals a new cyclical uptrend for the stock.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the U.S. jobs report for July came in significantly weaker than expected while new widespread import tariffs were announced, sparking fears of a potential economic slowdown.
Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Shares of semiconductor testing company Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) jumped 21.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and provided a strong third-quarter forecast, driven by robust demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) chip testing equipment.
The US market is yet to commence its session on Wednesday, but let's get a preview of the pre-market session and explore the top S&P500 gainers and losers driving the early market movements.
Semiconductor testing company Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 10.7% year on year to $651.8 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $740 million was less impressive, coming in 2.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.57 per share was 4.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Risk appetite took a breather Tuesday, with major U.S. stock indices retreating modestly from record highs as investors braced for a pivotal stretch of earnings and macro events.
