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Shares of pop-culture collectible maker Funko jumped on Monday after activist investor Fund 1 Investments urged the company to explore a full sale, citing its own experience in taking public companies private.
Shares of Ardelyx plunged on Friday after the biopharmaceutical firm reported a narrow fourth-quarter loss, failing to meet Wall Street’s expectations for a return to profitability.
Abundia Global Impact Group shares tumbled 25% to $3.36 on Friday after the low-carbon energy company announced a registered direct offering to raise $20 million. The agreement with a new institutional investor involves the sale of 5.9 million shares, a move intended to bolster the firm’s balance sheet and fund new infrastructure.
Sprott Inc. shares climbed Friday after the investment manager reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, driven by nearly doubling its assets under management over the past year.
Jakks Pacific shares rallied Friday after the toy manufacturer reported a significant reduction in quarterly losses, signaling a recovery following a year of tariff-induced volatility. Despite a slight dip in overall revenue, the company saw double-digit growth in its action-play and seasonal categories, helping shares climb 22% to $22.15 by Friday afternoon.
Five9 shares jumped 14% in Friday afternoon trading after the cloud software provider reported fourth-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines. The performance provided a much-needed boost for the stock, which has faced significant pressure over the last year despite steady revenue growth.
Select Medical Holdings Corp. shares tumbled on Friday after the healthcare provider reported fourth-quarter earnings that trailed Wall Street estimates, overshadowing a return to profitability and a robust increase in quarterly revenue.
Shares of AXT Inc. jumped 19% on Friday after the semiconductor substrate manufacturer reported a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss and signaled a recovery driven by the global build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Despite a slight miss on top-line revenue, the Fremont-based company's optimistic outlook for its indium phosphide products outweighed lingering export permit challenges.
A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury award against Tesla, ruling the automaker shared responsibility for a fatal 2019 Florida crash involving its Autopilot system. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom rejected Tesla’s motion to overturn the verdict, finding that evidence sufficiently supported claims that the company failed to provide adequate warnings regarding the driver-assistance software’s limitations.
Global oil benchmarks eased slightly on Friday as traders consolidated positions following a volatile week defined by escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran. Despite the intraday dip, crude futures remain on track for a weekly gain of up to $4 per barrel, fueled by the growing threat of supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Canadian equities climbed on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s use of emergency powers to levy broad tariffs, easing trade tensions ahead of the CUSMA review.
Spyre Therapeutics shares climbed nearly 10% on Friday after the biotechnology firm reported a fourth-quarter loss that was narrower than Wall Street expectations. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based company beat analyst estimates even as it remains in a pre-revenue stage, focusing instead on its upcoming clinical trial milestones.
TriSalus Life Sciences shares jumped 11% after the medical technology firm priced its underwritten public offering of 9.8 million shares at $4.10 each. The company expects the transaction, which is slated to close around Monday, to generate approximately $40 million in gross proceeds.
RingCentral Inc. shares surged to their highest level in a year on Friday after the cloud communications provider issued a 2024 revenue outlook that outpaced Wall Street estimates. The rally underscores investor confidence in the company’s ability to leverage artificial intelligence within its enterprise platform to drive consistent growth.
Secure Waste Infrastructure shares climbed Friday after the Calgary-based firm reported a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit and a surprise dividend increase. Despite a slight revenue miss against analyst expectations, the company’s net income rose to C$53 million, bolstered by a strong balance sheet and an aggressive 2026 growth strategy.
Tandem Diabetes Care shares skyrocketed on Friday after the medical device maker reported fourth-quarter revenue and earnings that comfortably cleared Wall Street expectations, signaling resilient demand for its automated insulin-delivery technology.
Footwear shares climbed on Tuesday after the Supreme Court declared President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs unlawful, providing immediate relief to a sector strained by aggressive import taxes on China and Southeast Asia. The ruling nullifies a series of levies that had forced major brands to overhaul supply chains and warn investors of impending price hikes.
Shares of major furniture retailers surged after the Supreme Court ruled that the administration's global tariffs are illegal, providing a reprieve for an industry struggling with high import costs and limited domestic production capacity.
Cogent Communications Holdings shares plummeted Friday morning after the internet service provider reported fourth-quarter revenue that trailed analyst expectations, overshadowing a narrower-than-expected quarterly loss.
Superior Plus Corp. saw its shares tumble 18% on Friday after the Toronto-based energy distributor reported a revenue miss and extended the timeline for its "Superior Delivers" operational overhaul. While the company beat adjusted earnings expectations, logistical bottlenecks and weather-related service strains forced management to push back its long-term profitability targets.
Shares of major toymakers Mattel and Hasbro rallied on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down global tariffs implemented by the Trump administration. The ruling offers a significant reprieve to an industry that has spent years navigating high import costs and aggressively restructuring supply chains to reduce a historical reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
DNOW stock tumbled 14% after the energy equipment distributor reported a net loss of $147 million for the fourth quarter, driven by significant transaction charges following its acquisition of MRC Global. While the reported figures missed analyst expectations for net income, the company confirmed that adjusted earnings met targets and merger synergies are outperforming initial projections.
Hamilton Insurance Group shares climbed more than 8% in premarket trading Friday following a fourth-quarter performance that significantly outpaced analyst expectations. The specialty insurer reported a sharp rise in net income alongside the announcement of a $2.00 per share special dividend, signaling robust capital strength to investors.
Bath & Body Works is launching its first authorized storefront on Amazon, marking a significant expansion into third-party retail channels. The move, announced as part of a broader strategic pivot, will allow customers to purchase the brand’s signature body care and home fragrance products directly through the e-commerce giant.
Nucor’s board of directors has approved a new $4 billion stock buyback program, the Charlotte-based steelmaker announced Friday. The latest authorization replaces a previous plan of the same size, underlining a consistent strategy of returning capital to investors amid a robust market valuation.
Weekly U.S. export sales for corn and soybeans aligned with market expectations for the period ending Feb. 12, providing a stable backdrop for agricultural commodities. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), robust demand from Japan and China helped keep volumes within analyst projections, even as wheat sales lagged at the lower end of anticipated ranges.
Houston-based energy technology provider NOV announced a 20% increase to its quarterly cash dividend on Friday, raising the payout to $0.09 per share from the previous $0.075. The move signals a strategic commitment to returning capital to investors as the company maintains its foothold in the global oilfield services sector.
Assured Guaranty announced a 12% increase to its quarterly dividend on Friday, raising the payout to 38 cents per share from 34 cents. The move signals a robust capital return strategy for the Bermuda-based provider of financial guarantees and credit protection.
Inseego shares tumbled Friday after the wireless broadband provider issued a first-quarter outlook that fell significantly short of Wall Street estimates, overshadowing a slight revenue beat in the final months of last year.
Chemours stock plunged nearly 10% in premarket trading Friday after the chemical manufacturer reported a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss. The company cited persistent market headwinds and a significant non-cash inventory charge within its advanced performance materials segment as primary drivers for the miss.