As the calendar turns to late November 2025, the United States economy finds itself at a critical juncture, marked by persistent signs of stalling inflation and increasingly weak consumer spending. This confluence of economic headwinds is not only reshaping the immediate outlook for financial markets but is also signaling a
Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE)
jumped 10.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced it completed a debt tender offer, purchasing approximately $75.7 million of its outstanding senior secured notes.
Shares of dental technology company Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN)
jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced the commercial availability of its Invisalign System with mandibular advancement in the Philippines. This new product was designed to correct specific jaw and teeth alignment issues in growing patients by simultaneously moving the lower jaw forward while straightening teeth, expanding the company's treatment portfolio. In other news, Align Technology also concluded an academic program roadshow across the Middle East to support digital orthodontic education. The stock's positive move came despite analysts at Evercore ISI lowering their price target on the shares to $170 from $220, though the firm did maintain its "Outperform" rating, suggesting investors focused more on the product news.
Shares of fashion conglomerate Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM)
jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the company's stock to 'Neutral' from 'Sell'. Despite the improved rating, the analyst also lowered the price target on the shares to $35 from $44. The upgrade from a 'Sell' rating likely signaled to investors a less negative outlook on the company's future performance, sparking the positive stock reaction. However, the reduced price target indicated that some caution remained about the stock's valuation.
Shares of healthcare diagnostics company QuidelOrtho (NASDAQ:QDEL)
jumped 4.5% in the afternoon session after its CEO, Brian J. Blaser, purchased 23,500 shares of the company for a total of $501,577.
The global financial markets are on tenterhooks as the USD Index (DXY), gold, and silver stand at a critical juncture, poised for potentially significant movements in the coming days. Fuelled by escalating expectations of an imminent US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December, these key assets are navigating a
Berkshire Hathaway has outpaced the broader financial sector over the past year, and analysts maintain a fairly upbeat outlook on the stock’s future potential.
Shares of boat and marine manufacturer Brunswick (NYSE:BC)
jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after renewed enthusiasm for Alphabet reinvigorated the artificial intelligence trade, propelling a market rebound heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. The Nasdaq index jumped 2.6% and the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, driven by a 5% rally in Alphabet following the announcement of its upgraded Gemini 3 AI model. This optimism spilled over into the broader tech sector. The rally built on momentum from the previous trading session, sparked by the New York Fed president keeping the door open for a December interest rate cut.
Shares of media, broadcasting, and digital services company E.W. Scripps (NASDAQ:SSP)
jumped 6.9% in the afternoon session after the company received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Sinclair, Inc. for $7.00 per share. The offer consisted of $2.72 in cash and $4.28 in Sinclair common stock for each Scripps share. This price represented a 200% premium over the stock's 30-day volume-weighted average price as of November 6. Sinclair, which already reported a 9.9% stake in the company, noted the deal could create about $325 million in annual savings and new revenue opportunities. Scripps confirmed it received the proposal and its board would review the offer with legal and financial advisors. The company also advised its shareholders that no action was needed at that time.
Pet company Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ:CENT) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.3% year on year to $678.2 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.09 per share was 54.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Aerospace and defense company Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 16.5% year on year to $995.3 million. Its GAAP profit of $2.23 per share was 18.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The Federal Reserve faces an increasingly challenging path to its next interest rate decision, as crucial inflation and job market data have been significantly delayed. This unforeseen data vacuum is injecting a heightened level of uncertainty into financial markets, complicating the central bank's ability to accurately assess the economic landscape
Global corn supplies are reaching unprecedented levels in late 2025, driven by record-breaking harvests in key producing regions. This abundance is exerting significant downward pressure on future corn prices, creating a challenging "era of abundance" for producers while offering cost relief to downstream industries. Agricultural economists and market analysts are
Shares of online advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
jumped 4.5% in the afternoon session after investor enthusiasm surged over its new Gemini 3 artificial intelligence (AI) model and a significant cloud infrastructure contract with NATO.
Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)
jumped 9% in the afternoon session after reports highlighted how Alphabet is using Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) co-designed and supplied by Broadcom, to outperform rivals following the release of its Gemini 3 artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS)
will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday before market open. Here’s what investors should know.
