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Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)
jumped 7.1% in the morning session after the company announced plans to collaborate with Innoscience to speed up the global rollout of its Gallium Nitride (GaN) power portfolio.
Shares of discount treasure-hunt retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR)
jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year profit outlook. The company announced adjusted earnings of $1.21 per share on sales of $4.75 billion, beating Wall Street's estimates of $1.08 per share and $4.7 billion in sales. Comparable-store sales, a key performance measure for retailers, grew by 4.2%, also topping expectations. Following the strong quarter, Dollar Tree lifted its adjusted earnings guidance for the full year to a range of $5.60 to $5.80 per share, up from a previous forecast of $5.32 to $5.72 per share.
Shares of fantasy sports and betting company DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)
jumped 3.2% in the morning session after Benchmark initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a $37 price target. The investment firm cited the company's strong performance in New York as a key reason for its positive outlook. Benchmark also pointed to potential growth from a possible expansion into Missouri as another factor supporting its rating. This action contributed to a broadly favorable view of the company among Wall Street analysts.
Shares of homebuilder D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI)
jumped 3.1% in the morning session after BTIG initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and a $186 price target.
Shares of freight carrier Old Dominion (NASDAQ:ODFL)
jumped 4.3% in the morning session after investors focused on improved pricing power despite a drop in shipping volumes reported in the company's November operational update.
Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC)
fell 14.1% in the morning session after the company cut its full-year 2025 financial guidance after a review found it needed to set aside more money for legal costs. The company increased its professional and general liability reserves following an annual third-party review, citing higher expected expenses from patient-related litigation. This decision was driven by a 168% surge in claim frequency and less favorable reinsurance coverage terms. As a result, Acadia lowered its 2025 adjusted EBITDA forecast to a range of $601 million to $611 million, down from its previous guidance of $650 million to $660 million. Adjusted earnings per share guidance was also revised downward. In response to the news, Bank of America downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut its price target to $13 from $21.50, pointing to the increased costs and risks.
Shares of casual restaurant chain Portillo’s (NASDAQ:PTLO)
fell in the morning session as market sentiment weakened despite a "Buy" consensus rating for the stock. According to a summary of nine analysts, the company held a positive consensus view. This sentiment was supported by a general upward trend in the market as investors looked forward to the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index. This report is a key inflation measure watched by the Federal Reserve. Traders were anticipating that a softer inflation reading could support the case for more favorable interest-rate policy, which tends to benefit growth-oriented stocks by lowering borrowing costs.
Shares of workforce housing company Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH)
jumped 2.3% in the morning session after the company announced a multi-year contract to provide accommodations and services supporting power generation expansion in Northern Nevada. The agreement, expected to generate approximately $35 million in revenue over its 25-month term, involved constructing and operating facilities for up to 250 workers. These workers supported the development of mining and data center projects in the area. This contract, set to begin in June 2026, brought Target Hospitality's total for new multi-year agreements announced in 2025 to over $530 million. The company planned to use its existing regional infrastructure for the project.
Shares of pool products retailer Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) fell 17.2% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that featured a massive earnings miss and weak forward guidance.
Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD)
jumped 3.3% in the morning session after a recovery in the cryptocurrency market fueled investor optimism.
Shares of sporting goods retailer Academy Sports & Outdoor (NASDAQ:ASO)
jumped 2.9% in the morning session after Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed its positive 'Outperform' rating on the stock.
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