Shares of crane and lifting equipment company Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW)
jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after broader positive sentiment in the construction equipment sector improved, driven by news of a potential major acquisition and a strong market forecast. The positive mood was largely fueled by reports that Doosan Bobcat, a global construction machinery maker, sought to acquire German manufacturer Wacker Neuson. The potential deal, valued at $2.3 billion, was seen as a move by Doosan to establish Europe as a significant growth area. Such large-scale acquisition interest often highlights underlying value and boosts investor confidence across an entire industry. Further supporting the upbeat outlook, a report from Allied Market Research projected the North American construction equipment market would grow from $51.6 billion in 2021 to $79.7 billion by 2031. This positive industry-wide news appeared to lift stocks like Manitowoc.
Shares of internet service provider Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after company director Lewis H. Ferguson sold a significant portion of his holdings, adding to recent negative sentiment surrounding the company. Ferguson sold 4,000 shares for a total of $81,340, which represented about 17.2% of his stake in that class of stock. Such a sale by an insider often worried investors, as it can suggest a lack of confidence in the company's future. The transaction followed a string of unfavorable news for Cogent. The company recently reported third-quarter results that showed declining revenue. In response, Cogent also slashed its quarterly dividend by approximately 98% to just $0.02 per share. This move led to downgrades from both Wells Fargo and UBS, who cited concerns over the company's performance and growth path.
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Small businesses registered a net decline of 120,000 employees during the month, while mid-sized and large businesses added 90,000 employees on a net basis.
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