Before the US market kicks off on Thursday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a cautious outlook from semiconductor equipment giant ASML sparked a broad sell-off across the sector, hitting chipmakers and equipment suppliers alike.
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.
Stay tuned for the market movements in the S&P500 index on Wednesday. Check out the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index during today's session.
Semiconductors are the picks and shovels of modern technology. The way we live and work is also changing with AI, which is creating secular demand for more powerful chips.
This theme has led to decent stock price performance as the industry’s six-month gain of 4.5% has nearly mirrored the S&P 500.
Shares of semiconductor testing company Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) fell 3.1% in the morning session after a recent "Sell" rating initiation from Goldman Sachs cast a shadow over the company's growth prospects. The investment bank set a price target of $80.00, citing concerns that Teradyne is not well-positioned in the high-growth market for testing merchant GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), which are crucial for AI applications. Adding to the bearish sentiment, Goldman Sachs pointed to ongoing cyclical weakness in the industrial markets, which affects Teradyne's robotics business. The firm also expressed uncertainty about the growth trajectory of the company's mobile segment.
Hunterbrook Media cited UBS saying that if Amazon automates up to 80% of the 14 billion items it handles annually with its new robot, it could generate an estimated $400 million in revenue for Teradyne.
A new report reveals Teradyne is the secret supplier for Amazon's Vulcan robot. This major deal led Hunterbrook Capital to take a long position in Teradyne.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
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 jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +1.5%, S&P 500 +1.0%) as reports pointed to easing tensions between Israel and Iran. The Wall Street Journal said senior Iranian officials had signaled a willingness to restart stalled nuclear talks, on the condition that Washington refrain from joining Israel's ongoing strikes.
This development triggered a significant decline in oil prices, easing inflation concerns.
Also, it is possible some investors were buying the dip following the sell-off at the end of the previous week.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Monday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
