Mountain View, CA – November 21, 2025 – Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) surged by a robust 3.5% today, marking it as a top performer in an otherwise mixed market. The significant uptick came on the heels of an internal announcement regarding a revolutionary breakthrough in artificial intelligence, specifically within its
Pasadena, CA – November 21, 2025 – Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) emerged as a top market performer today, with its stock surging significantly following a robust third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings report that handily beat Wall Street expectations and an optimistic outlook for the crucial holiday shopping season. The off-price retail giant's shares
New York, NY – November 21, 2025 – CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE: CAVA), the rapidly expanding Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain, ignited the market today with a significant surge in its stock price, climbing between 8.76% and 13% during trading hours. This impressive upward trajectory signals a renewed wave of investor confidence,
OpenAI’s share has steadily declined from roughly 50% to projections in the mid-20s in just two years. Meanwhile, Anthropic has climbed from around 10% to a position that now exceeds OpenAI.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Fed President John Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates in the near term. Following his speech, traders increased their bets on a rate cut, with the probability of a December reduction jumping from around 39% to over 70%, according to data from CME Group. The positive sentiment was also reflected in the bond market, where the yield on the 10-year Treasury, a benchmark for mortgage rates, eased following the comments.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Fed President John Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates in the near term. Following his speech, traders increased their bets on a rate cut, with the probability of a December reduction jumping from around 39% to over 70%, according to data from CME Group. The positive sentiment was also reflected in the bond market, where the yield on the 10-year Treasury, a benchmark for mortgage rates, eased following the comments.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Fed President John Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates in the near term. Following his speech, traders increased their bets on a rate cut, with the probability of a December reduction jumping from around 39% to over 70%, according to data from CME Group. This optimism is particularly beneficial for homebuilders, as lower interest rates translate into more affordable mortgages for potential buyers, which could stimulate demand for new homes. The positive sentiment was also reflected in the bond market, where the yield on the 10-year Treasury, a benchmark for mortgage rates, eased following the comments.
Shares of homebuilder D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI)
jumped 7% in the afternoon session after it participated in a $22 million funding round for Tidalwave, an AI-powered mortgage platform.
Shares of temporary space provider WillScot (NASDAQ:WSC)
jumped 11.2% in the afternoon session after Baird upgraded the stock's rating to 'Outperform' from 'Neutral' and raised its price target.
Shares of engineered products manufacturer ESCO (NYSE:ESE) jumped 2.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations and provided an optimistic forecast for the upcoming year.
Shares of bitcoin development company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after a sharp drop in the price of Bitcoin coincided with warnings that the company might be excluded from major stock indices.
Shares of real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK)
jumped 8.2% in the afternoon session after Citi upgraded its rating on the stock to Buy from Neutral and set an $18 price target. The upgrade from the financial services company suggested increased confidence in the commercial real estate services firm's future.
Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Boot Barn (NYSE:BOOT)
jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after fellow apparel retailer Gap reported strong third-quarter sales and raised its full-year forecast, boosting investor sentiment across the retail sector. Gap announced that its net sales rose by 3% compared to the same period in the previous year, and its comparable sales grew by 5%. This positive performance from a major competitor suggested a healthy consumer spending environment, which likely increased investor confidence in other companies within the apparel market, such as Boot Barn.
Shares of steel and waste handling company Enviri (NYSE:NVRI)
jumped 27% in the afternoon session after the company announced it agreed to sell its Clean Earth business to Veolia for $3.04 billion in cash and spin off its remaining businesses.
Shares of clothing and accessories retailer Gap (NYSE:GAP)
jumped 9.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that topped Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and profit.
Shares of life sciences company Azenta (NASDAQ:AZTA) jumped 14.9% in the afternoon session after it reported third-quarter 2025 results that featured better-than-expected revenue and profitability.
Shares of energy and industrial distributor DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) jumped 8.7% in the afternoon session after Susquehanna upgraded its rating on the stock to Positive from Neutral.
Shares of enterprise software giant Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) fell 5.7% in the afternoon session after a mix of negative news created headwinds for the company, including a potential cybersecurity breach, rising credit risk, and skepticism about its ability to quickly turn its AI investments into revenue. The decline occurred as concerns grew over high valuations for AI-related stocks. Adding to the pressure, the Clop ransomware group claimed it had breached Oracle's internal systems. Investor anxiety was also reflected in financial markets, where the cost to insure against an Oracle default climbed to a three-year high, and credit-default swaps, a measure of default risk, were described as 'exploding.'.
Shares of life sciences cloud software provider Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV) fell 10.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street's expectations, but the market seemingly hoped for more, focusing on a potential slowdown in future growth.
Shares of healthcare diagnostics company QuidelOrtho (NASDAQ:QDEL)
jumped 14.9% in the afternoon session after the company's President and CEO, Brian Blaser, purchased 23,500 shares of company stock. The transaction, valued at approximately $501,490, was seen by investors as a strong vote of confidence in the company's future. Such a substantial purchase by a top executive often suggests a belief that the company is heading in the right direction or that its stock is undervalued. According to filings, the acquisition increased the CEO's holdings in the company by nearly 390%. This significant boost in ownership underscored his commitment and positive outlook, which resonated with the market.
Shares of homebuilder KB Home (NYSE:KBH)
jumped 7.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced the grand opening of several new home communities across California, Arizona, and Florida. The homebuilder revealed two new communities in Roseville, California, with prices starting from the low $600,000s. Additionally, KB Home opened a new community in San Tan Valley, Arizona, and another in St. Cloud, Florida, with homes in both locations priced from the low $300,000s. These openings in desirable locations suggested an expansion of the company's footprint. The announcements pointed to the company's efforts to grow its presence in key housing markets, which investors viewed favorably.
Shares of personal care and home fragrance retailer Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI)
fell 4.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak third-quarter results that missed expectations and lowered its full-year financial guidance, prompting a series of analyst downgrades.
Shares of medical professional network Doximity (NYSE:DOCS) jumped 9.9% in the afternoon session after Raymond James upgraded the stock's rating to Strong Buy, citing a compelling valuation.
Shares of IT services provider ASGN (NYSE:ASGN) jumped 8.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced plans to rebrand as Everforth and authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program.
Shares of school bus company Blue Bird (NASDAQ:BLBD)
jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after investors reacted to positive analyst commentary ahead of the company's scheduled earnings report.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets after the closing bell on Friday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's after hours session.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +0.98%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.77%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.0...
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