Explore the S&P500 index on Friday and find out which stocks are the most active in today's session. Stay updated with the stocks that are capturing market interest and driving market movements.
The Russell 2000 (RTY) is up about 18% over the past year – but their performance pales over most time periods when compared to large-cap indices like the S&P 500 (SPX).
Curious about the most active stocks in today's session? Get a glimpse into the stocks that are generating the highest trading volume and capturing market attention.
Wall Street paused for a breather on Friday, with the S&P 500 index hovering around the flatline at midday trading in New York after a five-day rally that pushed the market to fresh record highs this week. Meanwhile, investor attention shifted to forex and gold markets.
Goldman Sachs analyst cuts ExxonMobil price forecast due to mark-to-market commodity prices, but maintains Neutral rating. Q4 earnings expected on Jan 31, 2025.
Wall Street raised SLM's price targets after Q4 earnings release. EPS missed, but fiscal 2025 outlook higher than estimates. Analysts maintain ratings.
Calamos Investments has introduced a suite of Protected Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), designed to offer exposure to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) while minimizing risk.
According to The Fly, Raymond James raised the firm's price target on Union Pacific to $285 from $265 while keeping a ‘Strong Buy’ rating on the shares.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-focused strategy faces scrutiny as a report suggests potential federal taxes on unrealized crypto gains under new rules starting in 2026.
Shares of kitchen product manufacturer Middleby (NYSEMIDD)
jumped 15.1% in the afternoon session after The Wall Street Journal reported that activist Garden Investments built a ~5% stake in the company and plans to push for changes. This move is noteworthy given that activist investors often bring about significant changes in targeted companies, focusing on improving asset monetization, expense efficiency, and stock buybacks.
Shares of analog chipmaker Microchip Technology (NASDAQMCHP)
fell 5.9% in the afternoon session after Texas Instruments, a peer in the semiconductor industry, reported disappointing fourth-quarter results, highlighting rising inventory levels and softening demand in critical end markets. Texas Instruments' earnings guidance for the next quarter fell short of Wall Street's expectations. Adding to the negative was the fact that inventory levels increased, contributing to weaknesses in Japan and Europe, especially in the auto, and industrial markets. These weaknesses were partly offset by continued strength in China's auto and smartphone markets. These pockets of strength helped drive revenue and EPS past Wall Street's estimates during the quarter. Regardless, it was a challenging quarter, amplifying fears of weakening demand.
