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Shares of aerospace and defense company Cadre (NYSE:CDRE) fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after reports of significant stock sales by company insiders came to light. Specifically, President Brad Williams sold 24,000 shares for a total value of $1,031,760. 

Shares of fashion conglomerate Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) jumped 7.3% in the afternoon session after its CEO, Thomas Caldecot Chubb III, purchased company shares worth $175,585. 

Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) fell 9.6% in the afternoon session after disclosures of insider stock sales and news of increased international competition in the quantum computing space surfaced. 

Shares of real estate technology company eXp World (NASDAQ:EXPI) fell 5.4% in the afternoon session after reports that Google was testing a home sales listings feature in its search results sparked fears of new competition in the real estate sector. 

Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after technical factors and a bearish sentiment among traders led to a sell-off. 

Shares of EV charging infrastructure provider Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after the stock rebounded following the completion of a public offering that had pushed shares lower in previous sessions. 

Shares of luxury electric car manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after the company launched its first certified pre-owned vehicle program, "Lucid Recharged," but investor focus remained on broader financial concerns. The new program aimed to offer customers more choice with manufacturer-backed standards. However, the announcement did not impress investors, who seemed more concerned with the electric vehicle maker's underlying financial health. The move followed a recent downgrade from Morgan Stanley to "Underweight," which cited worries that the company might not achieve profitability until 2028. Additionally, Lucid previously adjusted its 2025 production guidance downward.

Shares of real estate data provider CoStar Group (NASDAQ:CSGP) fell 7.8% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced that Google was testing a new ad format that placed homes-for-sale listings directly at the top of its search results, sparking investor concern. The test, which appeared in limited markets on mobile devices, positioned the search giant as a potential direct competitor to online property portals. This development threatened a core source of traffic and leads for companies like CoStar, which owns Homes.com, and rival Zillow, whose shares also fell sharply. Investors were concerned because Google's move could bypass the established real estate platforms. Analysts from Goldman Sachs viewed the development as a "long-term risk" for the industry, even though the immediate impact might be limited since much of the traffic to real estate sites is direct.

Shares of technology real estate company Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD) fell 9.6% in the afternoon session after fears of increased competition in the online real estate sector increased as Google started testing full home ads in its search results. The move by the tech giant signaled a deeper push into the home listings business, creating a potential threat for existing real estate sites. This news sent ripples across the industry, with shares of Zillow Group, a leading real estate website, tumbling over 10%. The concerns were not isolated, as other companies with home listing platforms, such as CoStar and Rocket Companies, also saw their stocks lose ground. Offerpad's drop was part of this broader sector-wide sell-off as investors reacted to the prospect of a powerful new competitor entering the market.

Shares of satellite communications provider Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) fell 4.6% in the afternoon session after the stock fell in a technical move as it gave back some of its strong recent gains. The decline followed a period where the stock had risen over 20% in the previous two weeks, which may have prompted some investors to take profits. According to technical analysis, a sell signal was issued from a pivot point on a previous trading day. The stock was also considered to be in an overbought condition, which can sometimes signal a good selling opportunity for short-term traders. With no major company news released, the day's move appeared to be driven by these technical factors rather than a change in the company's fundamental outlook.

Shares of ride sharing service Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) fell 6.3% in the afternoon session after competitor Tesla began testing its driverless cars without safety monitors. The development signaled a major step forward in autonomous vehicle technology, sparking concerns among investors about the long-term competitive landscape for rideshare companies. The move by Tesla was seen as a direct threat to the current rideshare business model. An analyst from Wedbush, Scott Devitt, noted that both Tesla and Waymo were increasing their autonomous vehicle efforts, which threatened services like Lyft. This news led investors to believe that a future with driverless ride-hailing services was getting closer, potentially disrupting the industry.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 7.8% in the afternoon session after investors took profits following a successful mission for Japan's space agency, JAXA, in a classic 'buy the rumor, sell the news' scenario. 

Shares of online real estate marketplace Zillow (NASDAQ:ZG) fell 8.1% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced that Google was testing a new feature to display home sale listings directly within its search results. 

Shares of online marketplace eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) fell 3% in the afternoon session after the European Union announced a decision to introduce new customs duties on low-value e-commerce packages. 

Shares of sushi restaurant chain Kura Sushi (NASDAQ:KRUS) jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after investors reacted to the company's ongoing expansion efforts, which included a new restaurant opening and plans for further growth. 

Shares of online platform company Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) fell 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company faced mounting pressure from the fallout of a major data breach that led to the CEO's resignation. 

Shares of content discovery platform Taboola (NASDAQ:TBLA) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after a technical sell signal indicated the potential for further declines. The downward move appeared to be driven by technical factors. A sell signal was reportedly issued from a recent peak, and the stock had fallen more than 3% since that point, suggesting further declines were possible. This technical pressure was compounded by negative insider sentiment. Over the previous year, key executives had sold a significant amount of shares on the open market, totaling $44.1 million against $16.1 million in shares bought or received.

Shares of video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after the company poached a former Best Buy spokesperson, TikTok influencer Rilie Huntley, for a new ad campaign. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned that the billions of dollars being invested into artificial intelligence may not generate sufficient profits. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned that the billions of dollars being invested into artificial intelligence may not generate sufficient profits. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned that the billions of dollars being invested into artificial intelligence may not generate sufficient profits. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned that the billions of dollars being invested into artificial intelligence may not generate sufficient profits. This sentiment fueled fears of a potential "AI bubble," leading to a significant downturn in the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite index. The selloff was intensified after chipmaker Broadcom warned that increased sales of AI systems could lead to thinner profit margins, causing its stock to tumble. Subsequently, the broader market questioned whether the massive spending on chips and data centers would produce a worthwhile return on investment. This uncertainty caused a market recalibration, with investors rotating capital out of more speculative tech stocks and into more stable assets.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew increasingly concerned that the billions of dollars being invested into artificial intelligence may not generate sufficient profits. 

Shares of 3D printing company 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to expand its VSP Orthopedics platform to include skeletally mature adolescents. 

Shares of real estate technology company Compass (NYSE:COMP) fell 4% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced that Google tested a feature to show home sales listings directly in its search results, sparking fears of new competition. 

Shares of premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after JP Morgan upgraded the stock to 'Overweight' from 'Neutral' and raised its price target. 

Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Jefferies maintained the company's "Buy" rating and raised its price target. The analyst, Blayne Curtis, increased the price target for the semiconductor equipment maker to $200 from $175, a lift of over 14%. This action, combined with the reaffirmed positive rating, reflected growing confidence in Lam Research's market performance and future growth prospects within the semiconductor industry.

Shares of business software provider Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) fell 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced it agreed to acquire FireHydrant, a provider of AI-powered incident management software. 

Shares of semiconductor quality control company Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after Jefferies raised its price target on the stock and Morgan Stanley initiated coverage, reinforcing investor confidence. 

Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after Google's trial of a home sales listings feature in its search results sparked fears of new competition. 

Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after Jefferies upgraded the semiconductor company's stock to Buy from Hold and raised its price target. 

Shares of biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after BofA Securities upgraded the company's stock from "Neutral" to "Buy" and increased its price target. 

Shares of semiconductor materials supplier Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) fell 3% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to "Sell" from "Neutral," citing concerns over the company's fundamentals and profitability. 

Shares of telecommunications and media company Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced the completion of its network expansion to nearly 22,000 new homes and businesses in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The project brought Comcast's high-speed internet and its full range of Xfinity and Comcast Business services to five communities: Litchfield, Morris, Thomaston, Torrington, and Watertown. This development provided residents and businesses in those areas access to what the company described as a more reliable and converged network.

Shares of bitcoin development company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell 6.5% in the afternoon session after investor concerns mounted over its strategy of funding large Bitcoin purchases through share sales. 

Shares of building materials company Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) fell 3.8% in the afternoon session after Jefferies downgraded the stock to 'Hold' from 'Buy' and lowered its price target. The analyst firm significantly reduced its price target on the shares to $110 from $138. The downgrade reflected a more cautious view of the stock's future performance.

Shares of real estate investment trust Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded the stock to "Underperform" from "Market Perform" and lowered the price target. 

Shares of IT solutions integrator Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ:NSIT) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan downgraded the stock to 'Underweight' from 'Neutral' and significantly lowered its price target. The bank cut its price view on the shares to $90 from $117. The downgrade stemmed from concerns over a weaker outlook for business spending and potential issues in the PC market. This move followed the company's recent third-quarter earnings report, where both revenue and profit fell short of market forecasts.

Shares of blockchain infrastructure company Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) fell 5.3% in the afternoon session after sentiment worsened in the broader crypto market, as Bitcoin fell more than 3%, putting pressure on related stocks. 

Shares of global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after the stock benefited as investors rotated capital out of the volatile technology sector and into defensive names. 

Shares of retirement solutions provider Corebridge Financial (NYSE:CRBG) jumped 2% in the afternoon session after it was announced the company would be added to the S&P MidCap 400 index. 

Shares of nutrition products company Bellring Brands (NYSE:BRBR) jumped 2.5% in the afternoon session after investors flocked to defensive sectors, including consumer staples, amidst the broader tech sell-off. 

Shares of burger restaurant chain Red Robin (NASDAQ:RRGB) jumped 6.5% in the afternoon session after Jefferies upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and increased its price target. 

Shares of higher education company Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after the company announced a $300 million increase to its stock repurchase program. The expanded buyback program, which increased the total authorization to $2.545 billion, signaled management's confidence in the company's value.

Shares of building products company Quanex (NYSE:NX) fell 4.7% in the afternoon session after a Benchmark analyst lowered the company's price target from $30.00 to $28.00. Analyst Reuben Garner announced the revision, which represented a 6.67% decrease in the target price, although the firm kept its 'Buy' rating on the stock.

Shares of IT distribution giant Ingram Micro (NYSE:INGM) fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee downgraded the company's stock to 'Underweight' from a 'Neutral' rating. 

Shares of freight delivery company XPO (NYSE:XPO) fell 1.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a leadership transition, with CEO Mario Harik set to take on the additional role of Chairman of the Board. 

Shares of edge cloud platform Fastly (NYSE:FSLY) jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after Keybanc upgraded the stock from 'Sector Weight' to 'Overweight' and announced a new price target of $14. 

Shares of blood products company Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE). fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after Needham downgraded the stock from 'Buy' to 'Hold', citing concerns about growing competition. 

Shares of digital media conglomerate IAC (NASDAQGS:IAC) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after Oppenheimer downgraded the company's stock to 'Perform' from 'Outperform,' citing concerns about its valuation. 

Shares of electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after analysts reacted positively to its inaugural "Autonomy & AI Day," where it revealed plans for a custom-designed processing chip and a new subscription service for its self-driving features. 

Shares of telecommunications infrastructure company Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after a broad sell-off in the technology sector and continued concerns about the company's financial health. 

Shares of EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT) fell 4.6% in the afternoon session after the company filed for the sale of 4.73 million shares of common stock, creating concern among investors. The move to sell additional shares, which often signals a company's need to raise money, can lead to the dilution of existing shares. This development came amid a challenging backdrop for the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated his $600 price target, declaring 2026 a pivotal "monster year" for the EV giant. 

Shares of enterprise workflow automation company ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) fell 10.8% in the afternoon session after reports revealed the company was in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7 billion. 

Shares of boutique fitness studio franchisor Xponential Fitness (NYSE:XPOF) fell 5.2% in the afternoon session after analyst sentiment turned more cautious following recent price target reductions from financial firms. 

Shares of materials and photonics company Coherent (NYSE:COHR) jumped 1.1% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan raised its price target on the stock to $215, prompting investor optimism. The bank cited significant growth potential for the company. The move also followed Coherent's launch of a new 300mm silicon carbide platform. This technology was designed to meet the increasing need for better cooling efficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Additionally, the new platform bolstered technologies used in other advanced electronics, including augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) devices.

Shares of scientific consulting firm Exponent (NASDAQ:EXPO) jumped in the afternoon session after UBS raised its price target on the company's stock to $81 from $76. The financial services firm kept a "Neutral" rating on the stock. 

Toll Brothers’ third quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as the company reported revenue ahead of Wall Street expectations but missed on non-GAAP profit forecasts. Management attributed the mixed performance to persistent affordability challenges in the broader housing market, which were partially offset by the firm’s focus on wealthier buyers less affected by higher mortgage rates. CEO Douglas Yearley noted that, despite the environment, “our luxury business is differentiated as we serve a more affluent customer who is less impacted by the affordability pressures that continue to impact the broader housing market.” The delay in closing the Apartment Living business sale also weighed on earnings per share, a factor management cited for the shortfall.

Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. These institutions have benefited from improved net interest margins and robust credit growth, so it’s no surprise the banking industry has posted a 17.2% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 2.8 percentage points.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.

Rapid spending isn’t always a sign of progress. Some cash-burning businesses fail to convert investments into meaningful competitive advantages, leaving them vulnerable.

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".

Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

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.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always. Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.

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.