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Shares of home improvement retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst profit expectations and raised its full-year sales forecast, despite a slight revenue miss and lowered earnings guidance. The home improvement retailer posted adjusted earnings of $3.06 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.95. Total sales for the quarter were $20.81 billion, a 3.2% year-over-year increase, but just shy of Wall Street's expectation of $20.87 billion. Same-store sales, a key industry metric, were flat compared to the same period last year. Looking ahead, Lowe's increased its total sales outlook for the full year to $86 billion at the midpoint, but lowered its forecast for adjusted earnings to approximately $12.25 per share. The market's positive reaction suggested investors focused on the profit beat and higher sales guidance, weighing them more heavily than the mixed outlook.

Shares of online community and discussion platform Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) jumped in the afternoon session after several analysts reiterated positive outlooks on the company, citing strong performance and growth potential. Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating on Reddit and increased its price target, pointing to strong user engagement and favorable guidance. Similarly, Jefferies kept its Buy rating, highlighting the company's solid financial performance. This analyst confidence followed as Reddit continued to expand its advertising products, having recently announced the launch of Interactive Ads. This new format was designed to transform traditional advertising into more participatory experiences for brands within the platform's numerous communities.

Shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) jumped 1.2% in the afternoon session after its CEO, Ernie Garcia, outlined the company's ambitious growth strategy at Wells Fargo's 9th Annual TMT Summit. During the presentation, Garcia detailed the company's vision, which included a bold target of selling 3 million retail vehicles annually within the next 5 to 10 years. The company also stated it was comfortable with its current 40% growth rate. This outlook suggested a strong belief in its ability to sustain high growth rates by focusing on operational improvements.

Shares of PCB manufacturing company TTM Technologies (NASDAQ:TTMI) jumped 2% in the afternoon session after investors took notice of the company's accelerating financial performance and strong growth metrics. The company's earnings results showed notable speed increases over recent periods. Quarterly earnings per share (EPS) growth accelerated to 63.4% in the most recent quarter. This built on a trend of strong gains in the preceding periods. Trailing twelve-month EPS growth stood at 54.6%, which greatly outpaced the company's past results. Revenue growth also picked up, reaching 22.1% in the latest quarter, a significant jump from 14.4% three quarters before.

Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) jumped 1.7% in the afternoon session after investor optimism grew ahead of its fiscal third-quarter earnings report, bolstered by a major new partnership with Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic. 

Shares of furniture company La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) jumped 18.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations and provided a strong forecast for the upcoming quarter. 

Shares of data storage manufacturer Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) rose in the afternoon session after reports highlighted the company's strong fundamental momentum and its key role in the growing artificial intelligence industry. Investor optimism was fueled by the idea that Seagate was well-positioned to meet the massive storage needs of the AI sector. The company's ability to deliver AI-capable hard drives at a large scale for data centers was seen as a major advantage. This market position was supported by strong financial health, as recent figures showed a 196% year-over-year rise in earnings per share and a 32% increase in revenue. The positive move also came as the broader tech sector edged higher, with investors keenly awaiting results from AI chip leader Nvidia.

Shares of online advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as legendary investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $4.9 billion stake in the company, and Google launched Gemini 3, its most advanced artificial intelligence model. 

Shares of battery and lighting company Energizer (NYSE:ENR) fell 5.8% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company's fourth-quarter profits fell short of investor expectations and it issued a cautious outlook for the next fiscal year. Energizer's adjusted earnings per share dropped by 14% to $1.05, which was significantly below Wall Street's estimates of $1.16. While revenue increased slightly, net income declined by 26.7%. Looking ahead, the company projected adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2026 to be between $3.30 and $3.60. Management also warned of a difficult first quarter, forecasting a high-single-digit decline in organic net sales. The company cited several challenges, including tariff headwinds, soft consumer demand, and pressure on its profit margins, which contributed to the weaker-than-expected results and guidance.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW) jumped 2% in the afternoon session after the company announced it was awarded a $44 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The phase 2 contract provided funding to advance DARPA's Otter Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) mission. The funds were allocated to complete the manufacturing and delivery of what was described as the world's first "air-breathing" spacecraft. Redwire utilized its SabreSat platform for the project, which aimed to advance next-generation orbital capabilities. The contract award highlighted the company's role in developing innovative space and defense technology solutions.

Shares of semiconductor company Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) jumped 2.5% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Susquehanna maintained its Positive rating and an $80 price target on the stock. The firm highlighted the company's momentum in high-speed connectivity and its exposure to spending on AI networking. This view was supported by broader market sentiment, as the stock's rise was also fueled by its key position in the semiconductor industry. Investors were optimistic about its potential growth from advances in AI and data center technologies. The positive outlook was further reinforced by a general consensus "Strong Buy" rating from fifteen analysts who covered the company.

Shares of civil infrastructure construction company Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) rose in the afternoon session after positive sentiment grew around the company's strong position within the infrastructure sector, driven by high-growth areas. Reports highlighted that Sterling's E-Infrastructure segment posted strong gains from work related to data centers, manufacturing, and e-commerce. The company's project backlog reached $2.6 billion, with $1.8 billion of that coming from its E-Infrastructure division, which pointed to rising multi-year demand. Furthermore, the company appeared well-aligned with the major shift toward U.S. onshoring and the development of large-scale semiconductor projects. As government incentives and private funds flowed into advanced manufacturing and chip facilities, Sterling's focus on critical infrastructure positioned it to capture these valuable, long-term opportunities.

Shares of online visibility management platform Semrush (NYSE:SEMR) jumped 74.4% in the afternoon session after reports confirmed that Adobe agreed to acquire the company in a deal valued at approximately $1.9 billion. 

Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after analyst sentiment turned more positive, highlighted by a significant price target increase from Citigroup. 

Shares of internet service provider Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) fell 9% in the afternoon session after the company gave back some of its gains from the previous session. The drop followed a 6.8% rise during the prior trading day. That earlier jump was driven by the board of directors' decision to authorize the resumption of the company's stock repurchase program. Stock buybacks often signaled management's confidence in a company's future, which investors typically viewed in a positive light. However, the subsequent fall in the share price occurred without any new company-specific information being released.

Shares of website building platform Wix (NASDAQ:WIX) fell 17.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results where a beat on revenue was overshadowed by a significant miss on operating income and deteriorating margins. 

Shares of technology real estate company Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) fell 12% in the afternoon session after a consensus 'Sell' rating among analysts and a significant insider share sale came to light. 

Shares of electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) jumped 2.4% in the afternoon session after RBC Capital upgraded the stock from "Sector Perform" to "Outperform" and increased its price target. The new price target of $302 represented a significant increase from the previous $262. The analyst firm pointed to WESCO's strong growth in its datacenter business and an uptick in its power utility segment as key reasons for the positive change. RBC Capital noted that these developments should help make the electrical distribution company's earnings more predictable. The upgrade also followed WESCO's third-quarter 2025 results, where it beat earnings expectations and raised its guidance for the future.

Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) jumped 2.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced plans to expand its strategic partnership with NEC Corporation to drive modern private cloud adoption. Under the agreement, the two companies planned to use Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) to help customers modernize their own private cloud systems. NEC intended to leverage the skills and expertise gained from implementing VCF in its own IT systems to assist other clients. The collaboration aimed to help customers ensure security and accelerate innovation.

Shares of e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) jumped 2% in the afternoon session after the company partnered with Visualsoft to enhance connected retail experiences. The two companies released research showing a strong consumer preference for a unified shopping journey. The survey found that 88% of UK shoppers already purchased from the same retailers both online and in-store, underscoring the need for seamless integration between physical and digital storefronts. A Shopify executive noted that modern commerce was about removing barriers between channels to create a single, connected experience for consumers. This move positioned Shopify to better serve retailers aiming to meet the evolving habits of their customers.

Shares of satellite communications provider Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) fell 1.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced significant progress on its $2 billion commitment to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Partner2Connect initiative, aimed at expanding global connectivity. Globalstar reported it had invested over $1 billion, surpassing the halfway mark of its pledge. This investment was directed toward strengthening its global satellite network and expanding its broadband and Internet of Things (IoT) services around the world. The plan also involved commissioning new satellites and developing its third-generation C-3 system. The company's commitment, which is set for completion by March 2025, was viewed positively by investors, signaling solid progress in its efforts to enhance its telecommunications infrastructure.