A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
Shares of mobile app technology company AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company's shares rose amid a broad market rally sparked by dovish comments from the Federal Reserve, with the move also supported by a price target increase from Wells Fargo. The positive momentum was supported by an analyst action from the previous day. Wells Fargo analyst Alec Brondolo maintained an "Overweight" rating on AppLovin's stock while increasing the price target to $491 from $480. The analyst's raised revenue estimates for 2026 and 2027 are reportedly due to rising web traffic to AppLovin's customer sites and the company attracting larger clients. This company-specific optimism was amplified by a broad market rally after Federal Reserve Chair Powell's remarks that "downside risks to employment are rising," which investors interpreted as a dovish shift, boosting equities across the board.
Recent data indicating a significant acceleration in U.S. business activity is casting a shadow over the market's fervent hopes for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This robust economic signal, while generally positive for the nation's economic health, suggests that the central bank may have less urgency
Piper Sandler notes that Analog Devices posted a solid quarter, with notable momentum in its industrial division and an overall growth outlook for the fourth quarter.
The global financial landscape is currently navigating a complex interplay of forces, as U.S. crude oil inventories experience a significant drawdown, propelling oil prices upward, while the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note subtly retreats. These concurrent movements paint a nuanced picture of market sentiment, reflecting both
The U.S. Treasury yield curve has contorted into a rare and unsettling U-shape, a configuration seen in only a fraction of the past five decades. This unusual curve, characterized by high short-term rates, a distinct dip in intermediate-term yields, and a subsequent rise for longer maturities, signals a profound
Shares of internet service provider Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) jumped 8.1% in the afternoon session after it received a double upgrade from Wells Fargo, which cited a favorable risk/reward outlook.
Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after RBC Capital upgraded the stock to 'Outperform' from 'Sector Perform,' citing greater certainty around federal solar tax credits.
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Expectations are reaching a fever pitch for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of 2025, with a September reduction now appearing almost certain. Market probabilities overwhelmingly point to a 25-basis-point cut, which would lower the Federal Funds rate from its current 4.25%-4.5% range. This highly anticipated
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
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