The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a significant downward revision in U.S. job creation data fueled concerns about a weakening labor market.
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges.
However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.
Shares of data streaming platform provider Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced the appointment of Stephen Deasy as its new Chief Technology Officer.
Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back as a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report for July dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
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Data infrastructure software company, Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 20.1% year on year to $282.3 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $281.5 million was less impressive, coming in 3.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold.
Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the White House announced a new round of steep global tariffs, sparking concerns of a trade war and its impact on the U.S. and global economies.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's session.
Shares of data-streaming company Confluent are plunging over 30% in morning trading on Thursday. The dramatic sell-off was triggered by the company's Q3 guidance.
Wondering how the US markets performed in the middle of the day on Thursday? Discover the movers and shakers of today's session in our comprehensive analysis.
