Trending Tickers

MRVL

Marvell Technology fell 5.21% to $237.93 despite a positive custom silicon and warrant deal with Google, driven by profit-taking after a rapid run-up, elevated valuation concerns (trading at over 80x forward earnings per Yahoo Finance), and pre-earnings positioning ahead of the August 27 earnings report. Volume traded 8.1M shares at 2.28x the historical average for this time of day, indicating elevated selling pressure.

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SOFI

SoFi Technologies rose 5.81% to $18.96, extending gains from recent positive momentum. Piper Sandler initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and $22 price target, citing strength in the company's personal finance growth model. This follows strong Q2 results reported last quarter—$1.2 billion in adjusted net revenue (+40% YoY) and record loan originations of $14.8 billion—which continue to underpin bullish investor sentiment.

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TSLA

Tesla rose 4.04% to $359.06, driven by regulatory approval for Nevada robotaxi deployment of up to 5,000 units, according to the web catalyst. The gain reflects positive momentum around Tesla's autonomous driving commercialization timeline, supported by sustained buying above key technical support levels.

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MRK

Merck gained 2.18% to $152.50 following positive Phase 3 clinical trial results for its personalized mRNA cancer vaccine developed with Moderna, combined with Keytruda, which met primary efficacy goals for recurrence-free survival in high-risk patients. Goldman Sachs and other major institutions subsequently raised price targets on the stock, driving investor enthusiasm in oncology-focused equities.

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TGT

Target's stock rose 2.87% to $162.79, continuing momentum from its Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance. The company reported net sales of $26.5 billion (up 5.3%) with comparable sales up 3.8%, adjusted EPS doubled year-over-year (aided by a $994 million tariff refund), and management raised its full-year outlook. Guggenheim raised its price target to $175 from $150, and Argus to $180 from $150.

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SCCO

Southern Copper surged 7.92% to $214.46, likely driven by the company's recent announcement of a raised quarterly cash dividend to $1.10 amid favorable copper market conditions (Yahoo Finance, 2 days ago). The move reflects investor appetite for the dividend increase even as valuation concerns linger.

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HCA

HCA Healthcare rose 3.64% to $421.07 following disclosure of institutional accumulation in recent SEC Form 13F filings released August 21, with major asset managers including Tocqueville Asset Management, Silvant Capital Management, and NewEdge Wealth taking or growing positions. MarketBeat consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' with an average price target of $462.64 underscores a valuation gap above current trading levels, supported by Q2 fundamentals showing 8.7% year-over-year revenue growth to $20.23 billion.

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APP

AppLovin declined 2.04% to $302.48, continuing pressure from its Q2 2026 earnings report released in early August. The company missed revenue expectations ($1.92B vs. $1.95B consensus) and issued soft Q3 guidance ($2.055B–$2.085B, below consensus), prompting downgrades from firms including Piper Sandler and price-target cuts across Wall Street due to decelerating growth in its e-commerce advertising expansion (MarketWatch, Seeking Alpha, Yahoo Finance).

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MOD

Modine Manufacturing (MOD) rose 6.74% to $203.60 following a bullish report from Hunterbrook Media on August 21, 2026. Hunterbrook, which disclosed a long position, reported that Modine's data-center cooling business pipelines and demand from major hyperscalers (Google, AWS) significantly exceed public consensus, with fiscal 2027 revenue projections vastly outpacing current management guidance. The report also highlighted qualification projects for Nvidia infrastructure and high-density liquid-cooling opportunities.

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ALB

Albemarle (ALB) rose 4.69% to $140.49, driven by sustained investor optimism following the company's strong second-quarter earnings report, which featured an adjusted EPS beat of $3.75 versus consensus estimates and a tripling of energy storage segment EBITDA on higher lithium prices. Management also raised segment guidance and trimmed capital expenditure plans, prompting analyst re-ratings with higher price targets.

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HOOD

Robinhood Markets shares rallied 14.10% to $108.51 on strong investor sentiment across crypto-linked equities, driven by a broader Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market rally plus regulatory optimism around digital asset frameworks like the CLARITY Act, according to market analysis. The gain builds on positive momentum from recent strong financial quarters and robust user asset growth.

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ROST

Ross Stores reported blowout fiscal Q2 earnings after market close on August 20, 2026, with diluted EPS of $2.66 beating consensus of ~$1.94 and revenue of $6.26–$6.3 billion, alongside a 10% year-over-year comparable-store sales jump (per web_catalyst and finance.yahoo.com). Management also raised full-year EPS guidance to $8.61–$8.77 and expanded store-opening plans to 115 locations. The stock surged ~8% after-hours and continued rallying into August 21 trading, reaching $243.85 (+6.49% at intraday mark).

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CRCL

Circle Internet Group surged 6.00% to $88.68 following a landmark acquisition of IBM's global blockchain patent portfolio—nearly 1,000 issued patents and over 680 patent families—combined with favorable U.S. Senate regulatory clarity that explicitly shields private stablecoin issuers from tightened restrictions on government-sponsored digital tokens, per investing.com and finance.yahoo.com. The broader crypto market rally provided additional tailwind.

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COIN

Coinbase climbed 9.99% to $189.56 as Bitcoin surged past $78,000 and regulatory optimism lifted the crypto sector. According to Yahoo Finance and the web catalyst, the moves were driven by a strong cryptocurrency market rally combined with reports that President Trump pushed for passage of the stalled Clarity Act crypto market-structure bill. Intraday volume data remains unreliable at 36 minutes into the session.

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FCX

Freeport-McMoRan rose 4.63% to $74.52, driven by strength in the global copper market amid a persistent supply squeeze and elevated demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and grid electrification, according to market commentary. Investor sentiment also benefited from recent quarterly earnings beats and positive recovery updates for the Grasberg minerals district. The broader mineral and metals sectors are experiencing renewed momentum.

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NEM

Newmont shares climbed 2.59% to $130.94 as gold miners tracked their strongest monthly performance since 2020, driven by surging precious metal prices and sector-wide momentum (MarketWatch). Rising macroeconomic tailwinds lifted spot gold and fueled heavy investor interest into senior producers, while Newmont's strong corporate cash flows and recent share buyback announcements added to bullish sentiment.

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ENVA

Enova International, Inc. (ENVA) moved -5.68% from $251.69 to $237.39 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline occurred on volume 2.6x the 5-day average during a broader market consolidation, following a strong multi-week run after the company's blowout second-quarter earnings in late July.

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TEM

Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) moved +7.50% from $62.00 to $66.65 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with volume 2.9x the 5-day average and a new 30-day high, suggesting technical buying momentum.

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ILMN

Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) moved +6.46% from $200.30 to $213.24 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears driven by technical factors: ILMN reached a new 30-day high with volume elevated to 2.6x the 5-day average.

1d ago

AXSM

Axsome Therapeutics fell 5.05% to $207.18 following analyst expectations for a significant earnings decline, per Yahoo Finance. The stock has now experienced a second major drug setback according to MarketWatch reporting. Volume of 338,931 shares traded at 0.52x the time-adjusted average, indicating below-typical activity for this point in the session.

1d ago

HUT

Hut 8 Corp. (HUT) rose 7.02% to $87.84, reversing a four-week decline driven by weak Q2 results and valuation concerns (Yahoo Finance). The recovery comes despite below-average volume of 0.72x at the 360-minute mark, suggesting the move occurred on modest participation.

1d ago

LITE

Lumentum (LITE) gained 6.11% to $878.16, building on momentum from Q4 results reported at $1.01 billion revenue — a 109% year-over-year surge driven by AI-driven optical component demand (Yahoo Finance). Volume of 3.37 million shares ran at 0.70x the session-adjusted average, consistent with normal midday trading patterns.

1d ago

MRNA

Moderna reversed sharply after a historic surge driven by positive cancer-vaccine data, with the stock down 22.22% to $135.63 as a short squeeze unwind and profit-taking erased gains (Benzinga). The collapse follows a prior rally that had pushed MRNA up 177% and triggered a spillover rally in semiconductor stocks; volume is elevated at 7× normal levels for this time of session, signaling heavy institutional and retail liquidation.

1d ago

MSTR

Strategy Inc (MSTR) surged +6.63% to $111.16, driven by bullish positioning in Bitcoin-linked derivatives and strength in the crypto market. According to CNBC, call volume in MSTR exceeded normal levels with directionally bullish August positioning, while Cboe data flagged bullish flow. Volume reached 37.0M shares—2.49x the historical average at this point in the session—amplifying the move.

1d ago

CCL

Carnival shares fell 5.55% to $25.21, driven by a combination of macroeconomic headwinds, fuel cost sensitivity, and profit-taking following a summer recovery (per web synthesis corroborated by Yahoo Finance, Benzinga, and Seeking Alpha). Volume of 15.2M shares reflects normal intraday activity at this session depth. The cruise operator remains vulnerable to crude oil and marine fuel price volatility amid broader energy market jitters.

1d ago

CRWD

CrowdStrike fell 5.58% to $190.38 after reports that Global Chief Technology Officer Elia Zaitsev is departing the company, per Benzinga. The decline occurred despite the company announcing Fal.Con 2026 will feature a record 150+ ecosystem sponsors including AWS, Accenture, and Anthropic. Volume of 5.48M shares is tracking at 0.94x the historical average for this point in the session.

1d ago

ISRG

Intuitive Surgical fell 5.13% to $377.33 as investor concerns mounted over slowing da Vinci procedure growth guidance, competitive threats from new entrants like Johnson & Johnson's Ottava platform, and recent analyst price-target cuts (Yahoo Finance, Investing.com, Benzinga). The stock has recently touched 52-week lows, with valuation sensitivity amplified by management's more conservative growth outlook closer to 14.5%.

1d ago

VICR

Vicor shares fell 6.52% to $203.18 following heavy insider selling by top executives, including CEO Patrizio Vinciarelli, who have offloaded millions of dollars in stock in recent weeks without corresponding purchases. Concurrent analyst commentary highlights the company's elevated valuation multiple (~21.8x EV/Sales vs. peers), amplifying profit-taking pressure after the stock's triple-digit gains over the past year. Volume at 1.02x expected for this time of session indicates normal trading, but the decline reflects a convergence of insider-driven selling and valuation concerns.

1d ago

NDSN

Nordson reported Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings of $3.25 per share, beating consensus of $3.09, with quarterly sales hitting a record $818 million (up 10% year-over-year) and raised full-year guidance, per Business Wire [2026-08-19]. The stock rose 6.99% to $331.58 on elevated volume of 658k shares (3.26x typical for this time of session), signaling strong conviction in the earnings beat.

1d ago

NXT

Nextpower Inc. (NXT) fell 4.95% to $87.56 following a recent earnings report in which the company posted strong results, raised its outlook, and announced a $500 million share buyback, but investors focused on a sequential revenue dip, a miss on specific sales expectations, and broader clean-energy sector policy uncertainties (finance.yahoo.com). Volume of 795,230 shares stood at 0.47x the expected level for this time of session, indicating below-average participation.

1d ago

MAIR

Madison Air Solutions is extending a multi-day sell-off following its announcement of a $5.4 billion acquisition of German airflow manufacturer ebm-papst. The deal's financing structure—combining cash, new debt, and equity—has raised concerns over elevated pro forma leverage and shareholder dilution, while cross-border regulatory and integration risks have also weighed on investor sentiment. MAIR fell 5.02% to $26.65 on volume 1.70x normal for this time of session, continuing its descent toward 52-week lows.

1d ago

DKS

DICK'S Sporting Goods is sliding 6.07% to $179.68 ahead of its Q2 earnings report scheduled for August 25, according to the web catalyst. Investors are trimming positions amid concerns over discretionary retail spending and consumer budget pressures, compounded by recent institutional position reductions. Volume is elevated at 2.96x the time-adjusted average, signaling active repositioning.

1d ago

IONQ

IonQ declined 6.03% to $40.74 amid post-earnings consolidation and sector-wide high-beta tech volatility (Yahoo Finance). The sell-off follows recent strong quarterly revenue updates and guidance adjustments, but investors are reassessing the stock's high valuation multiple against persistent unprofitability typical of quantum computing plays. Volume is running 1.04x normal for this time of day.

1d ago

OKTA

Okta fell 4.49% to $134.87 despite recent analyst upgrades highlighting AI security potential (Yahoo Finance). The decline occurs ahead of the company's earnings report scheduled for August 26, 2026, with consensus EPS estimate of $0.96. Volume of 723,439 shares is tracking 0.91x normal for this time of session.

1d ago

COIN

Coinbase rose 6.78% to $171.05 as Bitcoin rebounded past $65,000 and crypto industry sentiment improved following high-profile meetings between sector leaders and Washington officials on digital asset regulation, per the web catalyst. Volume reached 7.47M shares (4.02x the 90-minute average), reflecting elevated intraday activity.

1d ago

SPCX

Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) fell 4.37% to $133.55 as a major insider share lockup expired today, releasing approximately 319 million restricted shares held by employees and early investors into the public market, according to web sources including Investing.com and MarketWatch. The sudden surge in available share supply triggered pre-emptive selling pressure and capped near-term gains.

1d ago

WMT

Walmart reported the slowest U.S. comparable-store sales growth since 2020, according to Forbes. The stock fell 9.60% to $103.33 from $114.30, with volume reaching 37.1M shares—7.37x the typical level 90 minutes into the session—signaling heavy institutional selling pressure.

1d ago

DE

Deere & Company reported fiscal Q3 2026 earnings that beat analyst expectations, with EPS of $5.10 versus consensus of ~$4.69–$4.79, and revenue of $12.61 billion versus forecasts of $10.81 billion (Yahoo Finance). The company also raised full-year net income guidance to $4.75–$5.00 billion. Construction and Forestry segment net sales surged 18% year-over-year with operating profit jumping 84%, driven by infrastructure and AI data center construction demand. DE shares climbed 8.67% to $630.97 on elevated volume (3.66x expected at 120 minutes into the session).

1d ago

TWST

Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) moved +10.86% from $128.44 to $142.39 on 2026-08-19, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.

2d ago

HIMS

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (HIMS) moved +12.85% from $27.55 to $31.09 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.7x the 5-day average, modestly elevated.

2d ago

MXL

MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) moved -10.77% from $74.45 to $66.43 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average at 1.1x, indicating the decline occurred without unusual trading activity.

2d ago

TEM

Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) moved +9.53% from $55.85 to $61.17 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move was accompanied by volume 6.8x the 5-day average and pushed the stock to a new 30-day high.

2d ago

VICR

Vicor Corporation (VICR) moved -10.19% from $242.00 to $217.35 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found in available sources. Volume was 1.3x the 5-day average, modestly elevated.

2d ago

RS

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) moved -5.56% from $422.84 to $399.31 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline appears driven by profit-taking in industrial and materials stocks following RS's strong multi-month rally and approach to 52-week highs, with volume at 2.4x the 5-day average indicating institutional selling.

2d ago

CRCL

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) moved +6.54% from $73.77 to $78.59 on 2026-08-19, driven by a broader crypto market rally fueled by falling Treasury yields, rising Bitcoin prices, and renewed legislative optimism around the CLARITY Act. Volume surged to 2.4x the 5-day average, and the stock reached a new 30-day high.

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MSTR

MSTR moved +10.34% from $94.48 to $104.25 on 2026-08-19, reaching a new 30-day high on volume 2.7x the 5-day average. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was identified.

2d ago

MRNA

Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) moved +50.30% from $116.02 to $174.38 on 2026-08-19 on continued investor optimism around Phase 3 clinical milestone data for its personalized mRNA cancer vaccines (developed with Merck) and progress across its non-COVID infectious disease and latent virus programs. Volume surged to 34.0x the 5-day average.

2d ago

STLD

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) moved -8.53% from $252.56 to $231.01 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific negative catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume 3.0x the 5-day average and appears to reflect profit-taking following a strong multi-month rally, with news sources characterizing recent minor pullbacks as normal consolidation in the materials sector.

2d ago

COIN

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN) moved +8.61% from $147.50 to $160.20 on 2026-08-19, driven by a sharp cryptocurrency market rally in which Bitcoin jumped over 7% to near $69,500 and Ethereum climbed past $2,100. The move was amplified by high-profile policy discussions between crypto industry leaders—including Coinbase representatives—and White House administration officials, along with continued investor enthusiasm around Coinbase's expansion into tokenization, stablecoin payments, and AI-agent payment protocols. Volume was 2.3x the 5-day average, indicating strong participation.

2d ago

NUE

Nucor Corporation (NUE) moved -7.24% from $268.15 to $248.74 on 2026-08-19 after newly disclosed 13F regulatory filings revealed that Berkshire Hathaway reduced its Nucor stake by 52% during the second quarter under new CEO Greg Abel. Volume surged to 4.1x the 5-day average, reflecting elevated institutional trading.

2d ago

KEYS

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) moved -8.47% from $349.00 to $319.45 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 2.4x the 5-day average, indicating elevated institutional or algorithmic activity.

2d ago

COHR

Coherent shares fell 6.30% to $287.14 amid a broader tech and semiconductor sell-off driven by rising bond yields and a sharp Nasdaq dip, compounded by profit-taking following the stock's triple-digit gains earlier in 2026 from AI optics demand (MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, 247wallst.com). Volume of 5.9M shares is slightly below average for this point in the session (0.91x expected), typical for intraday trading.

2d ago

CVNA

Carvana rebounded +8.43% to $70.48 after a Hunterbrook Media report revealed that billionaire investor Mark Walter's ~$2 billion stake is pledged as collateral to Citigroup, easing fears of a sudden liquidation during federal scrutiny of his finances (Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance). The rally reverses a 14% two-day sell-off earlier in the week driven by regulatory concerns.

2d ago

TER

Teradyne fell 6.53% to $377.91 as semiconductor test equipment stocks faced a broad derisking wave on Wednesday, with peers Aehr Test Systems down 10% and FormFactor down 6% (247wallst.com). The selloff extended losses from Tuesday and follows weakness across chip equipment names including Applied Materials and Lam Research. Volume of 1.45M shares ran at 0.58x the time-adjusted expected level, below average.

2d ago

GLW

Optics stocks including Corning tumbled on a broad risk-off wave hitting AI hardware names, following Anthropic news reported by the WSJ (247wallst.com). GLW fell 5.10% to $151.75, with peer Lumentum down 10% and AXT down 12% in the same sector selloff. Volume of 6.5M shares ran at 0.70x the time-adjusted average, suggesting moderate participation in the decline.

2d ago

ACN

Accenture rose 6.32% to $183.85, continuing a broader recovery driven by bargain-level valuations and strong cash flow generation, particularly tied to its expanding enterprise AI transformation pipeline (per web synthesis). Volume was 3,080,715 shares (0.74x intraday average), normal for this point in the session.

2d ago

ALAB

Astera Labs shares fell 6.41% to $284.00 as the semiconductor and AI infrastructure sector experienced a broader pullback driven by profit-taking in high-multiple names and sector-wide caution ahead of Federal Reserve announcements (Yahoo Finance, Benzinga). The decline reflects valuation concerns and cooling momentum in AI-related stocks despite ALAB's recent earnings beat, with volume at 0.82x the historical average for this point in the trading session.

2d ago

HOOD

Robinhood shares jumped 7.61% to $98.50 as Bitcoin surged and retail brokerage stocks rallied on crypto tailwinds (247wallst.com). The move also coincides with HOOD's integration of TradePMR with Artha to offer AI-driven portfolio optimization tools (Business Wire, Aug 18), expanding its advisory capabilities. Volume running 1.65x average at this time of day.

2d ago

NEM

Newmont Corporation (NEM) rose 7.51% to $124.69, driven by positive momentum from resolution of Nevada Gold Mines disputes with Barrick, strategic portfolio optimization deals, and sustained high spot gold prices generating robust free cash flow, according to web sources cited by Google's AI Overview on finance.yahoo.com. Volume traded 5.04M shares (1.28x normal for this point in the session), supporting the move.

2d ago

CRM

Salesforce rose 5.46% to $206.84, driven by a Citigroup price-target hike from $187 to $204 and renewed investor positioning ahead of the August 26 earnings report, fueled by enterprise traction in Agentforce AI deployments (finance.yahoo.com). Volume of 9.5M shares is 1.63x the time-adjusted average, reflecting above-normal engagement.

2d ago

NOW

ServiceNow shares rose 8.20% to $129.29 following announcement of a partnership with Tribal to deploy contextual AI agents within the ServiceNow ecosystem, according to GlobeNewswire. The gain reflects continued momentum from Q2 results (24% revenue growth to $3.99B) and institutional buying interest, as major analysts including TD Cowen maintain bullish ratings.

2d ago

DHR

Danaher shares rose 5.20% to $209.96 intraday following a period of overselling after July's Q2 earnings report, according to the web_catalyst synthesis. The recovery reflects a reassessment of life sciences and healthcare stocks alongside modest institutional repositioning, with no major new corporate catalyst announced today. Volume stood at 2.03M shares (0.87x normal for this time of session), indicating steady rather than exceptional buying pressure.

2d ago

UBER

Uber rose 5.36% to $78.66, driven by analyst reiterations of bullish ratings—including Citizens' Market Outperform and $100 price target citing 20%+ core bookings growth—combined with momentum from the Zipline autonomous drone delivery partnership for Uber Eats launching later this year (Yahoo Finance, Investing.com). Volume of 7.5M shares ran at 0.95x normal pace at this time of day.

2d ago

LRCX

Lam Research shares fell 5.24% to $310.73 amid valuation concerns, insider selling, and sector-wide pressure on chip equipment stocks. According to Google's AI Overview synthesis citing finance.yahoo.com and investing.com, the decline reflects stretched valuations following the stock's first-half rally, regulatory filings showing insider divestments totaling millions of dollars in recent weeks, and broader profit-taking across the semiconductor and wafer fabrication equipment complex.

2d ago

CRWD

CrowdStrike shares fell 6.34% to $199.43 in early trading, with volume running 2.26x the session-adjusted average at 3.88M shares (per FMP data). Yahoo Finance cited the move as of 2026-08-19, though no single discrete catalyst—such as earnings, guidance, analyst change, or company announcement—appears in available evidence; the decline occurs ahead of earnings due 2026-08-26.

2d ago

WDC

Western Digital fell 5.15% to $470.59 as rising Treasury yields and profit-taking pressure high-valuation semiconductor and AI infrastructure plays. The decline reflects broader macroeconomic scrutiny of enterprise AI spending durability, despite the company forecasting upbeat revenue in early August; shares had already dropped over 9% following that August 5 guidance, per Reuters. Volume of 2.69M shares (1.40x normal for this time of session) is within typical range.

2d ago

DELL

Dell Technologies shares fell 6.59% to $437.77, driven by a combination of recent Wall Street price target cuts (including Morgan Stanley's August 7 reduction to $430), rising memory-chip input costs pressuring AI server margins, and insider selling ahead of the company's September 3 earnings report. Volume reached 2.68M shares (1.99x normal for this point in the session), suggesting active profit-taking across the AI hardware sector.

2d ago

MRK

Merck surged +12.35% to $151.87 after announcing positive Phase 3 trial results for its personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine (INTerpath-001) developed with Moderna, per web sources. The trial met primary endpoints for recurrence-free and distant metastasis-free survival. Volume spiked to 23.6M shares, 3.68x the time-adjusted average, signaling broad institutional participation.

2d ago

MRVL

Marvell Technology surged +10.13% to $237.89 on heavy pre-earnings positioning and bullish analyst sentiment ahead of its August 27 fiscal Q2 earnings report. Per web sources including MarketWatch and Investing.com, investors are building positions on optimism for strong year-over-year revenue growth and continued strength in AI data-center infrastructure, optical networking, and custom chip demand—with Bank of America and TD Cowen recently reinforcing Marvell as a top AI infrastructure supplier.

2d ago

AAOI

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) moved -10.12% from $146.20 to $131.41 on 2026-08-18, driven by a broad sector selloff in optical connectivity and AI-infrastructure stocks. Peers including Corning, Coherent, Lumentum, and Astera Labs posted double-digit declines as the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell over 4%. The decline was amplified by AAOI's high beta sensitivity, profit-taking after a strong run-up earlier in the year, and cautious sentiment stemming from recent insider selling and a $600 million at-the-market equity offering.

3d ago

LITE

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) fell 10.28% to $869.27 intraday on August 18, 2026, driven by profit-taking and caution ahead of fiscal Q4 earnings after market close, compounded by stretched valuations following the stock's year-to-date AI-fueled rally and recent heavy insider selling (per MarketWatch and Investing.com). Volume traded 4.4M shares at 1.00x the historical average for this time of day—normal participation.

3d ago

COHR

Coherent, Inc. moved -12.11% intraday from $351.22 to $308.69. Coherent (COHR ) stock moves are primarily reacting to ongoing sector-wide normalization and valuation digestion following its major fiscal fourth-quarter earnings release from the prior week, alongside broader cooling in high-multiple AI optical networking names. Context and Drivers - Post-Earnings Consolidation: Coherent reported record fiscal Q4 revenue above $2.05 billion, but the strong numbers and previous parabolic rally had left the stock "priced for perfection," leading to natural post-print profit-taking and multiple cooling. - Sector-Wide Sentiment: High-flyer optical and photonics components peers (such as Lumentum Holdings ) have similarly experienced choppy trading sessions as the market re-evaluates near-term valuation ceilings relative to accelerated AI data center buildouts. - Valuation & Macro Pressure: High-beta tech names face headwinds from elevated valuation multiples, leaving short-term traders inclined to de-risk and lock in gains in the absence of brand-new upside catalysts. If you'd like, let me know: - Are you looking for the latest analyst price targets following the Q4 report? - Do you want a breakdown of Coherent's AI data center revenue versus its ind

3d ago

TRGP

Targa Resources announced 20-year fee-based midstream agreements with ExxonMobil covering Permian acreage, 825 MMcf/d of new processing capacity, and three new natural gas processing plants, with extensions through 2046 (GlobeNewswire, 2026-08-17). The stock surged 7.35% to $298.36 on the news. Volume of 1.71x the expected 330-minute average reflects elevated interest.

3d ago

CIEN

Ciena Corporation fell 10.62% to $397.89 as of intraday trading, cited by major financial sources (stockanalysis.com, investing.com, finance.yahoo.com) as declining on 2026-08-18. Volume of 1.98M shares ran 1.08x normal for this time of session, indicating typical intraday participation.

3d ago

BE

Bloom Energy shares fell 10.13% to $208.64 as part of a broader selloff in high-growth and clean-energy stocks, triggered by surging Treasury yields (10-year and 30-year at multi-month highs) and cooling enthusiasm for AI-adjacent infrastructure plays, per Yahoo Finance and CNBC coverage. Valuation concerns around Bloom Energy's multiples relative to data center deployment timelines have intensified investor caution in the sector.

3d ago

OXLCG

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. 7.95% Notes due 2032 (OXLCG) moved -100.00% from $25.32 to $25.17 on August 17, 2026, as the security traded ex-dividend for its monthly $0.20 per share cash distribution. The mechanical price decline reflected the removal of dividend entitlement for new buyers.

4d ago

BEPH

BEPH moved -100.00% from $15.10 to $15.18 on 2026-08-17.

4d ago

BIPI

BIP Bermuda Holdings I Limited (BIPI) moved -0.54% from $16.78 to $16.69 on 2026-08-17 on light volume (42% of 5-day average). We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Trading on the Indonesia Stock Exchange was muted or closed due to Indonesia's Independence Day on August 17.

4d ago

AIZN

The price data shows AIZN at $18.58 on 2026-08-17 with no change (−100.00% refers to a data artifact, not an actual price move). We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average.

4d ago

XELLL

XELLL moved -0.26% from $22.99 to $22.93 on 2026-08-17. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.

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RZC

7.125% Fixed-Rate Reset Subordinated Debentures due 2052 (RZC) moved -0.46% from $25.78 to $25.66 on 2026-08-17.

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KKRS

KKRS moved -0.31% from $16.22 to $16.17 on August 17, 2026. The audit found that KKR & Co. Inc. (the parent) declined roughly 1.95% that day, driven by a broader market pullback amid rising oil prices, surging Treasury yields, and geopolitical concerns pressuring financial assets. KKR-specific news included rejection of its bid for an 8.43% stake in First Gen Corp.

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UNMA

Unum Group 6.250% JR NT58 (UNMA) moved −100.00% from $21.02 to $21.17 on 2026-08-17, with volume 3.9× the 5-day average. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.

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ATHS

Athene Holding Ltd. 7.250% Fixe moved -0.40% from $25.05 to $24.95 on 2026-08-17. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.

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STRF

MicroStrategy Incorporated 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (STRF) moved −0.02% to $96.03 on August 17, 2026. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The minor decline occurred during a quiet trading session with volume near its 5-day average, amid broader macroeconomic caution driven by surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

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CBRS

Cerebras Systems surged +15.85% to $253.68, driven by reports of expanded OpenAI partnership progress, with the company's hardware now supporting OpenAI's ultra-low latency infrastructure for GPT-5.6 Sol's "Ultrafast" mode (per web reports). Volume spiked to 10.1M shares—3.33x the historical average at this time of day—signaling institutional accumulation. The rally represents a technical rebound after a 16% post-earnings decline last week when Q2 revenue missed analyst expectations (Reuters).

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CRDO

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) rose 7.86% to $280.32, driven by continued positive momentum from its Open Compute Project (OCP) announcement of the OmniConnect scale-in interconnect solution targeting AI memory bottlenecks, combined with strong fiscal 2027 guidance projecting over 80% revenue growth. Volume of 3.04M shares ran at 1.28x the expected level for this time of session, indicating normal trading intensity.

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FIX

Comfort Systems USA rose 4.60% to $1855.58, driven by a combination of strong second-quarter financial results, record project backlog, a dividend increase to $0.90 per share, and renewed investor appetite for AI infrastructure plays. The company's mechanical and HVAC contracting services benefit from heavy data center construction demand. Volume is tracking at 0.96x expected for this time of session, indicating normal trading interest.

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GLW

Corning shares rose 3.50% to $171.80 on August 17, 2026, driven by a wave of new institutional Form 13F filings showing hedge funds and wealth advisors expanding positions (HBK Sorce Advisory, Peachtree Investment Partners, OMC Financial Services among them), alongside sustained positive sentiment from the company's late-July Q2 earnings beat and AI optical connectivity demand. Volume reached 2.33M shares (1.12x normal for this time of day). The move builds on Corning's 17.1% year-over-year Q2 revenue growth and its critical role supplying optical fiber infrastructure to hyperscalers.

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SNDK

SanDisk (SNDK) is surging +8.37% to $1778.41, extending a multi-day rally driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure demand for NAND flash memory, upbeat long-term financial targets from its recent Investor Day, and subsequent Wall Street price-target increases from firms including JPMorgan and RBC Capital. The stock is rising on sustained industry-wide supply constraints for high-performance memory and storage, with management projecting mid-to-high-teens revenue growth through fiscal 2030 backed by hyperscaler contracts.

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MRVL

Marvell Technology rose 6.09% to $235.53 as investors positioned ahead of the company's Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings report scheduled for August 27, 2026. Buying was driven by strong market sentiment around AI infrastructure, data center networking, and custom silicon demand, with peer performance and prior guidance supporting pre-earnings positioning (web_catalyst sourced from Yahoo Finance and investor relations).

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OSCR

Oscar Health jumped 7.47% to $33.08 on a Wells Fargo price-target upgrade from $20 to $27, combined with sustained momentum from the company's Q2 earnings report released in August, which showed $4.88 billion in revenue and a swing to profitability with 70% year-over-year revenue growth (per web_catalyst and MarketWatch/Yahoo Finance coverage). Volume running at 1.20x normal for this time of session.

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AAOI

Applied Optoelectronics shares surged 15.08% to $149.69, driven by sector-wide momentum in AI-driven optical networking and photonics following strong peer earnings (notably Lumentum), combined with sustained hyperscale data center demand for high-speed 800G and 1.6T transceivers. Volume reached 12.68M shares—2.39x typical levels at this point in the session—reflecting heavy retail and institutional participation in the optical component supply chain.

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MP

MP Materials rallied 8.49% to $60.38 on strong follow-through from a Q2 earnings beat—revenue jumped 89% year-over-year to $108.5 million, beating consensus—combined with announcement of a newly signed long-term offtake agreement to supply separated gadolinium to a U.S. aerospace and defense customer. Volume reached 5.57 million shares, 2.1x the expected intraday pace, per Motley Fool and Yahoo Finance reporting.

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PS

Pershing Square (PS) fell 6.01% to $38.91 following Q2 earnings and portfolio disclosures that revealed Bill Ackman's complete exit from Hertz due to management concerns, combined with a major six-position rebalancing into Netflix, Visa, and Mastercard. Volume spiked to 2.17x expected levels, per Reuters and Yahoo Finance reporting on the portfolio moves.

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CPRT

Copart rose 6.69% to $31.36 on intraday institutional activity and a leadership transition back to Executive Chairman Jay Adair reclaiming the CEO role from Jeff Liaw, per the web catalyst synthesis. The stock has been hovering near 52-week lows; this bounce follows recent 13F filings showing institutional funds adding stakes. Volume reached 4.64M shares (1.82x normal pace for this time of day).

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CBRS

Cerebras Systems fell 4.12% to $221.50 following second-quarter earnings that missed revenue expectations by ~$180 million, according to Yahoo Finance. Hardware sales declined sequentially as customers faced data center capacity constraints limiting new deployments, though the company raised full-year guidance and posted strong cloud revenue growth. Volume reached 8.08M shares (5.89x the 90-minute average), reflecting elevated selling pressure.

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TWLO

Twilio reversed course after a recent 30% post-earnings surge driven by strong guidance and AI adoption momentum (Yahoo Finance). The stock declined 6.07% to $234.27 intraday on elevated volume (2.06x the 90-minute average), suggesting profit-taking after the sharp rally and a potential reassessment of premium valuations.

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RDDT

Reddit announced it will join the S&P 500 Index effective August 18, 2026, triggering a 12.64% intraday surge to $178.10 (finance.yahoo.com). The inclusion mandates buying from index funds and passive institutional portfolios tracking the benchmark. Volume spiked to 9.5M shares, 7.17x the time-adjusted average, reflecting elevated institutional and retail interest ahead of the official inclusion date.

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LITE

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) climbed 6.36% to $936.39 following fiscal Q4 earnings and Q1 2027 guidance released after market close on August 11. The company reported revenue of $1.01 billion (up 109% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $3.23, beating consensus, while guiding Q1 2027 adjusted EPS to $4.05–$4.35 and revenue to $1.225–$1.275 billion. JPMorgan Chase and Rosenblatt Securities raised price targets, citing surging AI-driven optical component demand in hyperscaler data centers.

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