As the regular session of the US market on Wednesday comes to an end, let's delve into the after-hours session and discover the top gainers and losers shaping the post-market sentiment.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors continued to pile into value-oriented names amid growing valuation concerns. This shift reflected growing caution over high valuations within the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) spheres. As market participants reassessed risk, they reallocated capital from growth-heavy indices, like the Nasdaq, to companies in areas like industrials and financials, perceived to be more reasonably priced.
Contributing to the positive momentum, markets remained hopeful that a prolonged 40-day government shutdown would be over.
The U.S. Senate approved a compromise funding package, which was pending a vote in the House. The potential end to the shutdown brought a sense of relief to markets.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.06%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.08%,...
Specialty insurance provider Fidelis Insurance (NYSE:FIHL) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 5% year on year to $651.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.21 per share was 1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
AMD stock rallies as the chipmaker says its data center revenue will grow by 60% annually through the end of this decade. Wells Fargo sees AMD shares hitting $345 in 2026.
Cash-back rewards platform Ibotta (NYSE:IBTA) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 15.6% year on year to $83.26 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $82.5 million was less impressive, coming in 1.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.05 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Networking technology giant Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $14.88 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was optimistic at $15.1 billion at the midpoint, 3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1 per share was 1.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Circle stock tumbles as rising expenses overshadow the company’s strong Q3 earnings. Here’s why CRCL shares are worth buying on the post-earnings weakness on Wednesday.
Digital storytelling platform WEBTOON (NASDAQ:WBTN) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 8.7% year on year to $378 million. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $335 million underwhelmed, coming in 15.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.09 per share was 23.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Gold has already recovered noticeably since the beginning of the consolidation. The counter-movement in Silver was even better – and, as expected, significantly more volatile.
Environmental engineering firm Tetra Tech (NASDAQ:TTEK) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.7% year on year to $1.23 billion. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $975 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.48 per share was 18.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) shares are trading higher on Wednesday ahead of earnings set to be released before the market open on Thursday. Here's what you need to know before the report.
After the sharp post-earnings slide and sky-high valuation worries, is Palantir’s recent dip a warning sign, or the perfect chance to buy the AI giant on sale?
