Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. But this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy.
Thankfully, industrial end markets were stable over the past six months as the industry’s 16.2% gain has nearly mirrored the S&P 500.
Atlanta, GA – November 12, 2025 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) emerged as a standout performer in the financial markets today, witnessing a significant surge in its stock price as optimism mounted over the imminent end of a protracted U.S. government shutdown. The airline's robust performance, with shares climbing over
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.
Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever.
Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
Great things are happening to the stocks in this article.
They’re all outperforming the market over the last month because of positive catalysts such as a new product line, constructive news flow, or even a loyal Reddit fanbase.
Shares of aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR)
fell 6.8% in the afternoon session after the company announced the pricing of a public offering of 3 million shares of its common stock. The shares were priced at $83.00 each, which represented a 7.4% discount to the stock's last sale price. Such offerings can often lead to a drop in a company's stock price because they increase the total number of shares, which can dilute the value for existing stockholders. AAR expected to receive net proceeds of about $239 million from the sale. The company stated it planned to use the funds to repay outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes, which could include funding future acquisitions.
As the regular session of the US market on Tuesday comes to an end, let's delve into the after-hours session and discover the top gainers and losers shaping the post-market sentiment.
AAR delivered third quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, driven by robust demand for new parts distribution and expanded software offerings. Management highlighted that organic sales growth in its parts supply segment was especially strong, helped by wins in both commercial and government markets. CEO John Holmes attributed performance to “continued market share gains” and noted, “our exclusive distribution model resonates with OEMs, and it’s helping to drive continued market share gains.” The company also saw solid contributions from its Trax software solution and the recent acquisition of AeroStrat, further diversifying its revenue base.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a key inflation data aligned with forecasts, bolstering hopes for continued interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
Shares of aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR)
jumped 3.3% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that topped Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and profit.
Aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.8% year on year to $739.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.08 per share was 9.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 11.8% year on year to $739.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.08 per share was 9.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
