A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Tuesday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
Semiconductor testing company Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 14.3% year on year to $685.7 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $645 million was less impressive, coming in 0.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.75 per share was 21.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Before the opening bell on Tuesday, let's take a glimpse of the US markets and explore the S&P500 top gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
Wall Street modestly up as investors await economic data and corporate earnings. Bond market continues rally, gold and oil prices fall.Wall Street rises modestly, bond market continues rally, gold and oil prices fall as investors await economic data and corporate earnings.
Semiconductor testing company Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 14.3% year on year to $685.7 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $645 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.75 per share was 21.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. Still, they’re subject to swings in the broader economy because customers often stockpile chips ahead of demand, and investors seem to believe that inventory levels are correcting -
over the past six months, the industry has shed 24.2%. This drop was noticeably worse than the S&P 500’s 5.7% fall.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Teradyne has gotten torched over the last six months - since October 2024, its stock price has dropped 42.9% to $71.96 per share. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Let's take a look at the S&P500 stocks that are experiencing notable price gaps in today's session on Wednesday. Discover the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) and its peers.
Rock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses.
The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?
