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Let's delve into the developments on the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
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Looking for insights into the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday? Delve into the top gainers and losers of today's session and gain valuable market intelligence.
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Shares of casino resort and entertainment company Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR)
jumped 3.3% in the morning session after Truist Securities upgraded the casino operator's stock to "Buy" from "Hold" and significantly raised its price target.
Shares of rail transportation company Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX)
fell 3.1% in the morning session after a series of filings revealed significant stock sales by company insiders and an institutional investor. Recent regulatory filings disclosed that Tectonic Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in the railcar manufacturer by 16.2% during the first quarter.
Shares of outdoor lifestyle products brand (NYSE:YETI)
jumped 3% in the morning session after a regulatory filing revealed a significant new investment in the company. Investment firm Stephens Inc. AR disclosed it had acquired a new position in the outdoor products company, purchasing 73,200 shares valued at approximately $2.42 million during the first quarter. This move, indicating fresh institutional confidence in the brand, often attracts other investors and can signal a positive outlook on the stock's future performance. The news comes as part of a trend of new institutional interest, with other firms like Edgestream Partners L.P. also recently reporting new stakes in YETI.
Shares of cloud communications infrastructure company Twilio (NYSE:TWLO)
fell 4.3% in the morning session after the stock took a breather following a significant rally in the previous trading session.
Shares of global wind blade manufacturer TPI Composites (NASDAQ:TPIC)
jumped 3.3% in the morning session after the stock experienced a technical rebound following a period of significant selling pressure spurred by recent analyst downgrades.
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 4% in the morning session after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Remsdaq Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of automation and control solutions for the electrical industry. The deal, valued at £12.2 million, or approximately $16.3 million, was announced after the market closed on Tuesday. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the fourth quarter of Powell's fiscal 2025. Remsdaq specializes in producing Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), which are crucial for control and automation in electrical substations for power generation, transmission, and distribution. This acquisition is a key strategic move for Powell, aimed at enhancing its automation platform. The company plans to integrate its technology with Remsdaq's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) RTUs. This will better position Powell to meet the increasing demand for sophisticated automation solutions and predictive analytics within the utility sector and the broader electrical industry.
Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL)
fell 3% in the morning session after automotive manufacturer Stellantis announced it was discontinuing its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program.
Shares of bearings manufacturer RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) jumped 3% in the morning session after Deutsche Bank initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $480 price target. The new price target from the influential Wall Street firm suggests a significant potential upside of nearly 28% from the stock's current levels. This bullish initiation reflects confidence in the precision components manufacturer, which serves the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors. The positive sentiment from Deutsche Bank adds to other recent optimistic analyst ratings. KeyBanc and Truist Financial have also recently raised their price targets on RBC Bearings, citing expectations for strong performance in its industrial segment and margin expansion driven by its aerospace and defense business. The company has demonstrated robust growth in its aerospace and defense segments and has improved its financial stability by significantly reducing debt over the past year.
Shares of hospital operator HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA)
fell 3% in the morning session after the company's stock was downgraded by Bank of America Securities to 'Neutral' from 'Buy' due to concerns over recent legislation.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) jumped 4.1% in the morning session after the company successfully completed its strategic reorganization process and announced new program innovations.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW)
jumped 4.1% in the morning session after an analyst at Canaccord Genuity raised the firm's price target on the stock.
Shares of hospital management company Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) fell 3.6% in the morning session after a BofA Securities analyst downgraded the stock and lowered its price target.
Shares of healthcare company Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after an analyst at investment firm Benchmark reiterated a "Buy" rating and a $35 price target on the company's stock.
Shares of regional banking company First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) jumped 3.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong second-quarter financial results that surpassed Wall Street expectations.
Shares of radiopharmaceutical company Lantheus Holdings (NASDAQ:LNTH)
fell 7.7% in the morning session after the stock hit a new 52-week low amid persistent investor concerns over rising competition and the company's recent financial results.
