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ESI

Element Solutions Inc (ESI) moved -6.33% from $37.29 to $34.93 on 2026-08-28. News reports indicate a possible $27 billion merger has been announced, with ESI and peers dropping 21% and 7% respectively following the reports. Volume was 7.2x the 5-day average, indicating significant institutional participation.

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AFRM

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) moved −9.46% from $85.88 to $77.76 on 2026-08-28, the day after reporting fiscal fourth-quarter results after market close on August 27, 2026. The company reported adjusted EPS of $4.62, far exceeding analyst expectations, with revenue rising 33.1% year-over-year to $1.07 billion and GMV up 36%. JPMorgan, BMO, and RBC raised price targets to $105, $101, and $96 respectively. Volume was 7.6x the 5-day average.

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EIX

Edison International (EIX) moved -5.99% from $74.64 to $70.17 on August 28, 2026, on volume 2.6x the 5-day average. The sell-off was driven by investor anxiety ahead of an August 31 California legislative deadline for wildfire liability reform. The company's CEO recently warned that delays in passing state wildfire liability reforms could trigger credit downgrades for California utilities, heightening market sensitivity around future borrowing costs and regulatory risk.

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WDAY

Workday, Inc. (WDAY) moved +7.36% after reporting fiscal Q2 earnings that beat consensus: adjusted EPS of $2.75 vs. ~$2.61 estimate, and revenue of $2.65 billion (+12.8% YoY) above expectations. Subscription revenue grew 13.9% to $2.471 billion, AI products drove over 25% of new contract value, and management raised full-year non-GAAP operating margin guidance to 31%. The company also authorized a new $4.0 billion share-repurchase program.

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PCG

PG&E Corporation (PCG) moved -8.89% from $18.22 to $16.60 on 2026-08-28, reaching a new 30-day low on volume 5.3x its 5-day average. The decline follows a Morgan Stanley price target cut from $23.00 to $22.00 and renewed investor concern over California wildfire liability risks and the company's governance and lobbying practices.

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CGON

CG Oncology declined 6.10% to $74.19 intraday, driven by routine profit-taking and sector-wide volatility in clinical-stage oncology names following the company's Q2 earnings report in early August, which posted a wider-than-expected per-share loss. Volume of 266,619 shares traded 330 minutes into the session was 0.41x the historical average for that time—below typical levels—suggesting modest institutional participation in the pullback.

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ACMR

ACM Research shares fell 6.81% to $75.01 as semiconductor stocks faced a sector-wide pullback on August 28, 2026, compounded by profit-taking after earlier multi-month gains and lingering concerns over the company's heavy China revenue exposure amid geopolitical and export-control headwinds (Yahoo Finance). Volume of 573,930 shares ran 31% below the historical average for this point in the session, suggesting modest conviction behind the decline.

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ASTS

AST SpaceMobile fell 6.22% to $57.62 after reporting a Q2 net loss of $230.9 million that exceeded Wall Street expectations, combined with operating expenses of $329.1 million driven by BlueBird satellite development and launch costs (Yahoo Finance). Volume traded 6.25M shares at 0.66x the historical average for this time of session, suggesting below-average liquidity during the decline.

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PRAX

Praxis Precision Medicines fell 6.01% to $345.75, with volume running at 0.46x the expected level for this time of session, suggesting light or cautious trading. The decline occurs amid a backdrop of significant year-to-date underperformance—despite a 700% gain from earlier highs, the stock is down 30% this year, with recent reporting noting a $9 million fund exit (Yahoo Finance).

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UCTT

Ultra Clean Holdings fell 6.42% to $69.95 as profit-taking accelerated amid a $400 million at-the-market equity offering announced mid-August that has created dilution concerns, combined with investor caution over negative operating cash flow despite Q2 earnings beats (per web sources including finance.yahoo.com and investing.com). Volume at 304k shares was 33% of the typical intraday average, suggesting below-average participation in the decline.

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FLUT

Flutter Entertainment rose 7.29% to $101.94 following Stifel's reiteration of a 'Buy' rating and defense of the company's promotional strategy, per the analyst commentary cited in today's market reaction. The gain comes as investors digest recent Q2 earnings (which included a lowered full-year outlook and announced CEO transition) and FanDuel's multi-year partnership renewal with GeoComply. Volume remains below average at 0.65x expected levels 285 minutes into the session.

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MOD

Modine Manufacturing declined 4.89% to $177.19 intraday, reversing earlier momentum from a Hunterbrook report estimating a potential $4 billion hyperscaler deal (cited by Yahoo Finance). The pullback occurred on below-average volume (0.66x expected at this time of day), suggesting profit-taking rather than broad-based selling pressure.

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STRL

Sterling Infrastructure is declining 6.04% amid a sector-wide pullback in AI infrastructure and hardware plays, as investors rotate out of high-valuation tech-adjacent stocks over concerns about the sustainability of Big Tech's capital expenditure cycle (web_catalyst). The sell-off also reflects broader housing market headwinds affecting sentiment around Sterling's residential segments. Volume is running at 0.45x the expected level for this time of day, suggesting relatively subdued trading interest despite the move.

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ENTG

Entegris fell 7.43% to $134.51 as part of a sector-wide selloff in semiconductor equipment and materials on August 28, driven by rising Treasury yields and revived rate-hike concerns pressuring high-valuation tech names (per Benzinga and Yahoo Finance). Volume traded at 0.59x the time-adjusted average, indicating below-average participation in the decline.

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MSTR

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) declined 7.42% to $127.21 as cryptocurrency market weakness pressured the stock, which trades as a leveraged Bitcoin proxy, while ongoing concerns about the company's capital structure and debt obligations weighed on sentiment during the broader risk-asset selloff, per Google's AI Overview synthesis of finance.yahoo.com and marketwatch.com sources. Volume reached 21.7M shares (1.34x time-adjusted average), within normal ranges for this time of session.

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MKSI

MKS Inc. fell 5.32% to $256.58, driven by valuation concerns cited by Yahoo Finance on 2026-08-28. Trading volume at 0.67x the expected intraday pace suggests below-average participation in the selloff.

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TWST

Twist Bioscience fell 6.09% to $143.78 on profit-taking following a 70%+ August rally to 52-week highs, compounded by insider and institutional selling. CEO Emily Leproust sold 41,570 shares on August 25 under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan, and Cathie Wood's ARK ETF trimmed over 22,000 shares. Volume was 0.68x average for this point in the session, suggesting subdued participation.

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FRMI

Fermi Inc. (FRMI) declined 7.61% to $5.04, driven by ongoing market skepticism over its pre-revenue status and high cash burn funding Project Matador infrastructure in Texas, per web sources including Motley Fool and Seeking Alpha. Despite recent multi-billion dollar lease announcements like the TensorWave agreement, investors remain cautious about capital requirements and financing risks. Volume of 11.3M shares represents 0.89x the historical average for this point in the session.

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RMBS

Rambus fell 6.09% to $85.56 amid broader semiconductor sector weakness and macro headwinds affecting chipmakers and tech infrastructure stocks, according to web sources. The decline continues volatility following the company's Q2 earnings report, with investors reassessing valuations against supply chain constraints and AI growth forecasts. Trading volume stood at 0.56x the time-adjusted average, suggesting below-average participation.

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DKNG

DraftKings gained 6.23% to $25.73 following finalization of a $700 million term loan B facility and $750 million revolving credit facility to refinance convertible notes, according to the web catalyst. The refinancing addresses near-term debt obligations and provides corporate flexibility. Volume stands at 0.93x the historical average for this point in the session, indicating normal intraday trading.

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IESC

IESC fell 6.05% to $313.48 following a two-for-one stock split that began trading August 24, combined with heavy insider selling totaling over $100 million in the prior three months and profit-taking after the stock's August peak driven by AI/data center demand strength. Volume stands at 0.29x expected levels for this point in the session, indicating below-average activity.

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COGT

Cogent Biosciences fell 5.69% to $34.98 as investors digest Q2 2026 results showing a widened net loss of $96.4 million (up from $73.5 million year-over-year) and rising operational expenses tied to pivotal clinical trials and commercial preparations for lead candidate bezuclastinib, per the web_catalyst synthesis. A $400 million stock prospectus filing has also raised dilution concerns. Volume traded at 622k shares, 0.57x the historical average for this time of session, suggesting below-average liquidity during the decline.

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FORM

FormFactor fell 7.44% to $102.03 on August 28, 2026, driven by CEO Mike Slessor's insider sale of 16,002 shares (worth ~$2 million), combined with profit-taking and lingering valuation concerns following the company's recent earnings run. Sector-wide caution in semiconductor and AI-hardware components added downward pressure. Volume traded 472K shares, running at 0.62x the typical pace for this time of session.

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AAOI

Applied Optoelectronics announced a $600 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering late Friday via Raymond James and Needham, triggering shareholder dilution concerns that drove the stock down 6.38% to $106.05 intraday. The offering pressures investors despite management's bullish commentary on AI data-center demand for 800G/1.6T transceivers outpacing capacity through mid-2027; volume of 3.71M shares (225 min into session) is running 0.51x average for this time of day.

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SITM

SiTime Corporation (SITM) fell 6.06% to $563.51, cited by Google's AI Overview as connected to moves on 2026-08-28 per Yahoo Finance sources. Volume of 165,171 shares through 225 minutes into the session is 0.60x expected for this time of day—below average.

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HUT

Hut 8 fell 8.09% to $80.08 following a second-quarter earnings miss reported on Aug. 4, 2026 (per Benzinga and Yahoo Finance). The Bitcoin miner and AI data center operator reported a wider-than-expected loss per share and revenue that lagged consensus, driven by non-cash mark-to-market losses on Bitcoin holdings. Investor concerns were compounded by a $2.35 million class-action settlement notice and potential ERCOT power infrastructure delays in Texas affecting large-scale AI infrastructure projects. Volume of 1.87M shares was 0.74x the historical average for this time of day.

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ONTO

Onto Innovation declined 6.20% to $274.48 amid profit-taking in semiconductor equipment following the stock's strong August rally (+12.99% for the month) and robust Q2 earnings reported in early August, according to the web catalyst. Volume of 396,831 shares tracked at 0.67x the expected average for this time of day, suggesting below-average participation.

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DOCN

DigitalOcean reversed earlier gains, falling 7.81% to $112.17 intraday after trading up ~5.8% in regular sessions leading into August 28, according to web search synthesis. The pullback contradicts recent positive momentum from Q2 2026 earnings, AI infrastructure demand, and new Managed AI Agent tools on Cloudways (cited by finance.yahoo.com and marketwatch.com). Volume of 724,521 shares is running at 0.53x the expected intraday average, suggesting light participation.

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VICR

Vicor Corporation (VICR) fell 6.09% to $191.23, driven by a combination of broader technical correction, continued heavy insider selling by executives and board members (totaling $100M–$400M in recent months), and institutional position adjustments following the stock's substantial year-to-date rally, according to the web synthesis. The decline occurred despite the company announcing a $150 million share buyback program yesterday evening. Volume was 210,052 shares (180 min into session), approximately 0.55x the expected average for this time of day.

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CRCL

Circle Internet Group shares fell 6.68% to $87.94 as investors engaged in profit-taking following a five-day winning streak with gains exceeding 20%, according to web sources. The pullback was compounded by a $90-per-share insider stock sale by CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan. Volume of 8.7M shares ran 1.37x the time-adjusted average, reflecting normal intraday activity.

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COIN

Coinbase fell 6.09% to $179.10 as Bitcoin slipped below $80,000 to the $79,100 range amid a broader risk-off market pullback. The crypto-linked equity faces dual headwinds: cryptocurrency price weakness and lingering pressure from Coinbase's recent Q2 earnings report, which showed year-over-year revenue decline and GAAP net loss (per fortune.com and finance.yahoo.com). Volume at 4.6M shares reflects normal intraday activity (1.14x expected).

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AMKR

Amkor Technology fell 6.22% to $48.52 following sector-wide semiconductor de-risking combined with lingering caution over its Q2 earnings guidance. The company beat Q2 estimates in late July but issued conservative Q3 revenue guidance of $1.95–$2.05 billion, below consensus expectations (Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch). Macroeconomic headwinds—including bond yield shifts and profit-taking in AI/hardware names—have amplified the pullback, though volume remained near historical normal at 0.71x expected for this point in the session.

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VSAT

Viasat stock declined 4.83% to $69.22 following insider selling activity and a fiscal Q1 2027 revenue miss reported earlier in August, per Benzinga and Yahoo Finance. The company posted $1.16B in revenue versus $1.2B consensus, with a 4% decline in its Defense and Advanced Technology segment. Trading volume stands at 0.54x the time-adjusted average, suggesting below-average participation in the selloff.

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CIFR

Cipher Mining fell 7.51% to $15.51 on continued weakness from Q2 results showing a $267.5 million net loss ($0.65 per share) and $24.84 million revenue that missed expectations, per Benzinga. The company also reported a $30 million adjusted EBITDA loss as it transitions from Bitcoin mining to AI data-center operations, and sector headwinds from rising rates are pressuring high-valuation growth stocks in the crypto-to-infrastructure transition.

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TEM

Tempus AI shares fell 6.42% to $66.15 amid broader healthcare sector weakness (XLV tracking general Health Care Select Sector SPDF Fund declines) and mixed analyst sentiment following Q2 earnings and the pending $1.5 billion all-stock Personalis acquisition, according to the web catalyst. Volume of 3.3M shares ran 1.31x the expected level for this point in the session.

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APLD

Applied Digital fell 6.36% to $25.70 amid a broader AI infrastructure and semiconductor sector sell-off driven by investor caution ahead of major tech earnings and economic data, according to market analysis cited by Google's AI Overview (finance.yahoo.com). Rising long-term Treasury yields are pressuring capital-intensive data-center companies, while questions about profitability timelines on heavy AI infrastructure investments weigh on sentiment. Volume at 6.9M shares is running at 1.10x average for this time of day.

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WULF

TeraWulf announced a 482MW power deal for its Kentucky AI campus, but shares fell 6.22% to $15.46 as investors reacted with concern over the heavy capital expenditure and debt requirements needed to execute the expansion. The decline reflects broader sector caution around funding needs and infrastructure execution risks facing AI-focused data center operators, per the web catalyst synthesis.

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SMTC

Semtech Corporation declined 6.05% to $133.81 intraday following news cited by Yahoo Finance on 2026-08-28 (per Google's AI Overview). Volume of 1.04M shares traded at 0.98x the historical average for this point in the session, indicating normal participation. The specific driver(s) tied to today's move were cited by Yahoo Finance but the evidence does not detail the concrete news catalyst.

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GNRC

Generac Holdings fell 6.68% to $184.11, with volume at 1.44x normal for this time of day. While the evidence notes analyst optimism on future earnings growth, concerns about execution risks in the data-center sector persist (Yahoo Finance), and the company faces challenges in its residential segment despite a strong $1.6 billion data center backlog. No company-specific catalyst from today was found; the decline appears linked to ongoing sector execution concerns.

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RVMD

Revolution Medicines (RVMD) fell 6.08% to $207.71 intraday following a classic sell-the-news profit-taking wave after FDA approval of its flagship drug Rasonque (daraxonrasib), according to multiple sources including Motley Fool and Investing.com. The stock had surged roughly 477% over the past year to an all-time high of $224.31 before today's pullback, as investors locked in gains following the five-week FDA approval process. Volume was 1.51x the time-adjusted average, reflecting normal intraday activity for this period.

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APP

AppLovin stock rose 6.30% to $332.32 after a technical bounce and short-term value buying following a sharp multi-week sell-off from 52-week lows, per the web catalyst. The stock had faced heavy downward pressure following an August earnings report where Q2 revenue slightly missed expectations. Volume of 2.53M shares is 1.92x normal for this point in the trading day, reflecting increased participation in the rebound.

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ESI

Element Solutions (ESI) fell 6.59% to $34.12 amid reports of a possible $27 billion merger (per stockanalysis.com), which has weighed on the stock since disclosure. Volume surged to 10.5 million shares—5.86x the historical average for this time of day—signaling heightened trading activity around the deal news.

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RIVN

Rivian's CFO Claire McDonough announced her departure effective October 30, 2026, with VP of Finance Derek Mulvey assuming interim role. The news contributed to a 5.80% intraday decline from $16.80 to $15.82, with volume at 2.78x the historical average at this time of day, reflecting elevated investor concern over leadership transitions during a critical production ramp.

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PCG

PG&E stock fell 11.48% to $15.89 as analyst price-target cuts from Morgan Stanley and Truist (lowered to $22 and $21, respectively) and a technical correction from recent resistance levels triggered profit-taking, per web research. Volume surged to 35.1M shares (2.52x the time-adjusted average), signaling heavy institutional and retail selling.

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FTNT

Fortinet fell 5.74% to $162.87 on intraday weakness tied to competitive and market headwinds, per Yahoo Finance reporting on Aug. 28. Volume of 1.1M shares ran 1.35x the historical average for this point in the session, suggesting coordinated selling pressure.

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FRVO

Fervo Energy shares fell 4.86% to $15.19, driven by a newly announced shareholder fraud investigation by Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (per Morningstar) and a recent earnings miss centered on the company's pivot away from its "GeoBlocks" infrastructure strategy toward transmission curtailments instead. The decline compounds existing investor concern over execution risk and grid capacity constraints.

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HIMS

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) declined 6.41% to $29.63 intraday, cited by Google's AI Overview as linked to content on finance.yahoo.com covering the stock's move on 2026-08-28. The specific driver remains unclear from available evidence; Yahoo Finance articles addressing the move were identified but detailed content was not accessible to confirm the catalyst.

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AGX

Argan stock fell 6.64% to $429.42 amid profit-taking after a steep multi-month rally to all-time highs, compounded by roughly $87.6 million in insider selling over the preceding three months and a broader cooling phase in industrial and infrastructure sectors amid rising Treasury yields, according to web analysis. Volume of 172,313 shares traded at 0.96x the expected ratio for this point in the session, suggesting orderly selling rather than panic.

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RIOT

Riot Platforms fell 6.59% to $19.50 following the company's August 2026 Q2 earnings report, which showed revenue of $174.24 million but a net loss of $237.17 million (Finance.yahoo.com). The loss significantly exceeded profitability expectations, triggering the intraday decline.

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AIT

Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) fell 5.72% to $319.03 as a sector-wide sell-off in Industrials intensified amid rising Treasury yields and bond market volatility. The broader XLI Industrial ETF and Dow Jones Industrial Average have both declined, pressuring distribution companies as market risk appetite shrinks. Volume of 148,990 shares is tracking slightly above the 1.08x historical average for this time of session.

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IONQ

IonQ fell 6.38% to $39.75, reflecting ongoing market skepticism over widening GAAP net losses and integration costs from its SkyWater Technology acquisition, per 247wallst.com. Despite record Q2 revenue reported in August, investor concerns about cash burn and high valuations in the pure-play quantum sector have sustained downward pressure on the stock.

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CRWD

CrowdStrike is down 6.64% to $212.82 after surging over 20% in the prior session on a record fiscal Q2 earnings beat and raised guidance, according to the web catalyst. The pullback reflects post-earnings profit-taking as traders lock in gains after the stock hit a new 52-week high near $229, combined with technical consolidation at elevated valuation multiples.

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BURL

Burlington Stores reported a second-quarter revenue miss of ~$3.0 billion versus the $3.03 billion consensus estimate, and disclosed that its adjusted EPS beat of $2.96 included a $55 million tariff refund that management will reinvest into lower prices rather than retain as profit (Yahoo Finance). The stock fell 3.03% intraday to $281.22 as of market data refresh, with the afternoon session showing a steeper 6.8% decline following the earnings announcement.

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RBRK

Rubrik shares fell 6.17% to $100.42 in early trading, marking a reversal after a strong pre-earnings rally and fiscal Q2 earnings beat with raised annual guidance (per investing.com). The decline reflects classic profit-taking and a "sell the news" reaction as investors locked in gains following weeks of analyst upgrades and price-target hikes that had driven the stock near 52-week highs ahead of the report.

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DY

Dycom Industries fell 4.38% to $294.51 following disappointing Q3 guidance and a $150 million wireless revenue deferral into fiscal 2028, despite a strong Q2 earnings beat. Major investment firms lowered price targets post-earnings, triggering profit-taking as the stock unwinds gains from earlier in 2026.

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ESTC

Elastic reported fiscal Q1 2027 earnings that beat on both EPS ($0.70 vs. $0.58 consensus) and revenue ($478.1 million vs. ~$470 million expected), with revenue up ~15% year-over-year. The company also raised full-year 2027 EPS guidance to $3.29–$3.37, significantly above prior expectations of $2.64, citing strong enterprise demand for its search, security, and AI observability software. The stock surged +28.05% to $107.23 on the results.

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CYTK

Cytokinetics fell 5.84% to $73.35 following a sell-the-news reaction to positive Phase 3 trial results for aficamten in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy announced at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026. Despite the clinical win and a raised analyst price target to $81.00 (per Yahoo Finance), the stock experienced profit-taking consolidation intraday.

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SOLS

Solstice Advanced Materials announced the mutual termination of its planned $14.5 billion acquisition of Element Solutions and launched a $500 million share buyback program, per web sources. The stock surged 17.84% to $66.39 on relief from deal uncertainty and the return of capital to shareholders, who had previously worried about debt load and dilution from the merger.

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PYPL

PayPal shares plummeted 12.73% after Bloomberg reported (citing people familiar with the matter) that Advent International and Stripe have abandoned their pursuit of a potential buyout of the company. The collapse of acquisition talks removed a significant takeover premium that had supported the stock, triggering swift selling pressure as the $50 billion-plus deal prospect evaporated.

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GAP

Gap Inc. reported fiscal Q2 2026 earnings that beat analyst consensus on adjusted EPS ($0.52 vs. $0.48–$0.49 expected) and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.35–$2.45, according to Yahoo Finance and Investing.com. Gross margins expanded 20 basis points to 41.4%, and the company simultaneously announced Michael Francis as the new president and CEO of Old Navy. The stock surged +15.58% intraday to $24.03.

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TPR

Tapestry (TPR) is down 5.22% to $123.45 following its August 13 fiscal Q4 earnings release. Despite a 27% earnings beat and 15% Coach brand growth, the company's fiscal 2027 guidance of $8.4–$8.5 billion (midpoint $8.45B) missed analyst consensus of $8.47B, and persistent Kate Spade sales declines triggered profit-taking in high volume (Investors.com). Volume today remains 0.69x average, suggesting continued caution.

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CHE

Chemed Corporation (CHE) fell 6.93% to $510.54 following insider selling by President and CEO Kevin J. McNamara, who sold 2,000 shares for over $1.08 million. The decline also reflects valuation concerns after the stock's 27% year-to-date rally and recent 17% dividend increase have brought it near analyst target prices. Volume of 217,166 shares is elevated at 2.02x the time-adjusted average, signaling intensified sell-side activity.

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MSTR

Strategy Inc (MSTR) surged +13.39% to $139.68 as Bitcoin rebounded from recent lows, lifting the Treasury-focused Bitcoin holding company alongside the broader crypto recovery. Per 247wallst.com (2026-08-27), MSTR spiked 10% in morning trading as BTC bounced hard; volume reached 28.5M shares at 2.10x the historical average for this time of session, signaling broad participation in the move.

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TTAN

ServiceTitan shares surged 7.56% on continued investor enthusiasm around its AI-driven Max and Virtual Agent products and strong fiscal Q1 2027 performance with raised full-year guidance, per web sources. The stock rose from $92.23 to $99.20 on volume 1.29x the historical average, with analysts including Morgan Stanley highlighting the company's competitive positioning in vertical software.

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PCOR

Procore Technologies (PCOR) rose 5.39% to $63.69 following positive analyst momentum tied to its late-July Q2 earnings beat and raised full-year guidance. The company reported EPS of $0.47 (vs. $0.42 consensus) and revenue of $375.2 million, then raised FY2026 revenue guidance to $1.51–$1.514 billion; UBS and other major firms subsequently raised price targets, with UBS targeting $75 (per Yahoo Finance). Volume of 1.76M shares is running 1.30x normal for this time of session.

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HQY

HealthEquity, Inc. moved -13.22% intraday from $104.42 to $90.62. HealthEquity (HealthEquity News ) stock fell slightly by about 0.92% on August 27, 2026, amid routine post-earnings reporting and normal market consolidation following its second-quarter financial results released that day.Overview of August 27 Events - Earnings Release: HealthEquity reported its second-quarter financial results for the period ended July 31, 2026, alongside updated fiscal year earnings guidance. - Market Reaction: Minor downward price movement reflected typical profit-taking or digestion of the new earnings data rather than a major negative catalyst, with shares trading between a high of $106.02 and a low of $103.56. - Institutional Activity: Recent institutional tracking showed mixed positioning, with some firms buying shares and others trimming stakes around the report. If you'd like, let me know if you want to look at: - The specific Q2 financial metrics and revenue numbers - Updated analyst price targets and ratings - The full FY 2027 guidance breakdown

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FROG

JFrog shares jumped 9.48% to $101.60 after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and $118 price target, citing the company's strong positioning in AI and expanding cloud business (Yahoo Finance). The move was amplified by a broader market relief rally following geopolitical developments. Volume hit 1,539,369 shares (2.31x expected for this time of day), underscoring broad participation in the upside.

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NTNX

Nutanix reported better-than-expected Q4 fiscal 2026 results on August 27, prompting analyst forecast upgrades (Benzinga). The earnings beat—coupled with strong bookings growth noted by KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel—drove the stock up 6.91% to $69.91. Volume reached 2.7M shares by 91 minutes into the session, 4.46x the historical average for that time of day, signaling conviction behind the move.

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RBRK

Rubrik shares surged 9.53% to $105.30 ahead of second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings due after market close today, driven by pre-earnings optimism and recent analyst upgrades. Mizuho raised its price target to $112 and Cantor Fitzgerald issued a buy rating, while the company's AI security product developments have garnered investor attention. Volume hit 1.43M shares—2.01x the historical average at this point in the session—reflecting heightened trading interest ahead of results.

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HRL

Hormel Foods reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings with soft volumes across key segments and a weaker-than-expected quarter, prompting investors to reassess the company's near-term trajectory. Despite narrowing adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $1.45–$1.51, the market penalized the stock for tempered full-year sales outlook and volume headwinds (Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha). HRL fell 8.79% intraday to $21.63, on volume 6.13x the historical average for this stage of the session, reflecting broad sell pressure in packaged foods.

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BURL

Burlington Stores beat Q2 earnings with adjusted EPS of $2.96 (vs. $2.19 consensus) and 11% total sales growth, but third-quarter guidance disappointed analysts, triggering a 4.03% intraday decline to $301.35 per share. Volume surged to 7.49x the time-adjusted average, reflecting active selling despite the positive Q2 beat.

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CRCL

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) rose 5.76% to $95.08 on positive momentum from regulatory clarity on stablecoin legislation—specifically updates to the Clarity Act, which protects activity-based rewards on USDC while banning passive yield on idle balances, per web sources. A broader crypto market rally and institutional tailwinds (Circle National Trust charter progress, Arc mainnet developments) also supported the move. Volume was 2.41x elevated at 75 minutes into the session.

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OKTA

Okta surged +22.33% to $164.44 following fiscal Q2 earnings that beat consensus on both earnings ($1.05 adjusted EPS vs. ~$0.96–$0.97 expected) and revenue ($805M, +11% YoY, per Yahoo Finance and Investing.com). Management raised full-year fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $3.216–$3.226B, and highlighted strong demand for AI-driven security products including Identity Governance and AI agent/machine identity security solutions. Volume spiked to 5.28M shares (12.6x historical average for the session time), reflecting broad institutional interest.

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P

Everpure (P) pulled back 10.46% to $97.51 following a powerful prior rally, despite beating Q2 earnings with $0.70 EPS versus consensus of $0.59 and receiving a buy rating upgrade from an established source citing AI-driven demand and hyperscaler wins. The decline reflects profit-taking and valuation consolidation near the top of its 52-week range after the stock's recent momentum surge.

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SNPS

Synopsys reported fiscal Q3 earnings that beat on both revenue and EPS, with record Q3 revenue of $2.477 billion (up 42.4% YoY vs. consensus $2.44B) and non-GAAP EPS of $3.91 vs. $3.67 expected, per Yahoo Finance. Management also raised full-year fiscal 2026 guidance to $9.69B–$9.74B revenue and $15.04–$15.10 non-GAAP EPS, citing strong demand for AI chip-design software. SNPS rose +9.03% to $447.04 in early trading.

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FTNT

Fortinet (FTNT) rose 5.14% to $165.65, driven by sustained momentum from strong Q2 earnings and raised 2026 guidance ($8.02–$8.18B revenue range), combined with robust enterprise demand for AI-powered security products and favorable analyst sentiment across the cybersecurity sector (investing.com). The stock approached its 52-week high of $168.29, reflecting continued institutional buying interest in FortiGate firewalls and SASE platforms.

1d ago

ADBE

Adobe shares rallied 5.07% to $287.34 as investors rotated back into beaten-down software names amid sector stabilization and reassessment of the company's valuation following earlier summer pullbacks (web_catalyst, Yahoo Finance). Bargain buying accelerated as market participants weighed whether Adobe's lower valuation already prices in uncertainties around its AI transition and Firefly monetization strategy.

1d ago

ADSK

Autodesk shares rose 6.32% to $270.87 ahead of its Q2 FY2027 earnings report scheduled for August 27, 2026, driven by positive pre-earnings previews and expectations for strong subscription momentum (web_catalyst). Wall Street consensus targets $2.01 billion revenue and $3.12 EPS. Volume was elevated at 2.06x the time-adjusted expected level, reflecting heightened trading interest.

1d ago

NOW

ServiceNow rose 9.95% to $138.32 as enterprise software rallied following Salesforce's strong fiscal Q2 2027 beat and Claudeforce AI announcement (247wallst.com). The sector-wide momentum—with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV) up 3%—lifted NOW alongside peers Adobe (+3%) and others, while a Pricefx integration announcement (Aug 26) and analyst commentary on NOW's AI revenue trajectory ($1.5B by end-2026, ~$9.6B by 2030) reinforced positive sentiment.

1d ago

NVDA

NVIDIA surged +8.99% to $228.50 following its quarterly earnings report, which Zacks noted "raised the bar on AI growth," though MarketBeat reported the sales forecast failed to meet some of the loftiest estimates. Volume spiked to 3.08x the 180-minute historical average at 167.9M shares, signaling heavy institutional repositioning around the results.

1d ago

CRWD

CrowdStrike reported strong fiscal Q2 2026 earnings after market close on August 26, beating on both revenue ($1.47B, +26% YoY vs. consensus $1.44B) and EPS ($0.31 adjusted vs. $0.29 expected), with record net new ARR of $333M (+51% YoY). Management raised full-year fiscal 2027 net new ARR growth guidance to 34% at midpoint, citing enterprise demand for AI-era cybersecurity solutions. Stock jumped 17.10% to $221.53 in early intraday trading.

1d ago

PANW

Palo Alto Networks jumped 13.72% to $385.86 on August 27, 2026, driven by acquisition strategy rumors, strong institutional demand, and positive pre-earnings positioning, according to defenseworld.net and finance.yahoo.com reports. Ancora Advisors added $5.53 million in shares and American Capital Management acquired 572,934 shares, signaling institutional confidence ahead of earnings. Volume ran 1.13x normal for this time of session—typical intraday activity—with earnings scheduled for September 1.

1d ago

CRM

Salesforce reported fiscal Q2 earnings that significantly beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $5.90 versus the consensus estimate of $3.27, and revenue of $11.35 billion (up 10.8% YoY), according to Yahoo Finance. Management raised full-year fiscal 2027 guidance to $46.1–$46.4 billion, citing commercial traction in its Agentforce AI platform. The stock surged +21.50% to $249.83 on 8.77x normal volume, reflecting investor relief on enterprise software demand and AI monetization.

1d ago

FRVO

Fervo Energy shares fell 6.02% to $15.46 following its August 12 second-quarter earnings miss and downward analyst revisions. The company reported a loss of $0.38 per share—significantly worse than the $0.09 loss consensus—while posting minimal revenue of $0.11 million amid heavy capital spending (MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance). Robert W. Baird cut its price target from $50 to $35, reflecting Wall Street concern over the company's cash burn and valuation relative to its early-stage revenues.

2d ago

URBN

Urban Outfitters shares rose 5.44% to $79.91 ahead of the company's fiscal Q2 earnings release and conference call scheduled for 5:00 PM EDT today (August 26, 2026). Per the web catalyst, investors are positioning ahead of results following a strong Q1 beat (EPS $1.30 vs. $1.12 estimate, 11.4% YoY revenue growth) and recent analyst upgrades, including a 'Buy' rating from Wall Street Zen and price targets from JPMorgan ($110) and Bank of America ($90). Volume stood at 682,037 shares (90 min into session), 3.09x the time-adjusted expected level, indicating elevated accumulation.

2d ago

DTM

Wolfe Research upgraded DTM to Outperform with a $145 price target, according to the web_catalyst, driving a 5.09% intraday gain to $133.19. The upgrade reflects bullish sentiment on the energy infrastructure company amid sector tailwinds from LNG export growth and data-center power demand. Volume reached 518,515 shares (2.62x the time-adjusted average), signaling elevated institutional interest.

2d ago

WMB

Williams Companies surged 5.04% to $74.66 following strong second-quarter 2026 earnings and raised full-year EBITDA guidance of $200 million, per investor.williams.com. The rally was amplified by strategic momentum: the Momentum Midstream acquisition expanding Haynesville shale presence and a finalized $5+ billion Blackstone power innovation joint venture. Volume reached 2.7x the 60-minute average, reflecting elevated conviction on the upside move.

2d ago

SMTC

Semtech Corporation rose 10.36% to $140.73 after reporting fiscal Q2 earnings and Q3 guidance that significantly beat expectations on August 25. Q2 revenue of $341.9 million surpassed consensus by ~$13 million (up 33% YoY), adjusted EPS of $0.71 beat estimates of $0.61–$0.62, and Q3 guidance of $405–$415 million revenue and $1.02–$1.08 EPS far exceeded consensus of $359 million and $0.69 EPS respectively, driven by record AI data center networking and LoRa IoT connectivity revenue.

2d ago

SJM

J.M. Smucker reported fiscal Q1 earnings of $3.24 per share, beating consensus of $2.21, with net sales rising 5% year-over-year to $2.22 billion versus expected $2.12–$2.13 billion (Zacks). The company raised full-year fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to $10.50–$11.00 from prior outlook, above the ~$10.05 consensus. Strong coffee segment revenue growth of 13% driven by pricing, combined with Uncrustables demand and tariff refunds, fueled the outperformance. SJM jumped +5.03% to $131.75.

2d ago

DY

Dycom Industries reported fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue beats alongside a $150 million share repurchase authorization on August 26, 2026, but fiscal Q3 guidance disappointed investors expecting larger forecast increases, triggering profit-taking on the stock's prior AI infrastructure and fiber buildout-driven rallies. DY fell 12.49% to $307.87 on 8.71x normal volume for this time of session, per the web_catalyst and investor relations announcement.

2d ago

SMMT

Summit Therapeutics rose 11.53% to $14.90 following a Bernstein analyst upgrade and positive momentum around its ivonescimab program. According to the web catalyst, the upgrade boosted near-term sentiment, while recent Phase III HARMOni trial data publications in *The Lancet Oncology* regarding the bispecific antibody continue to attract investor attention.

2d ago

DY

Dycom Industries stock fell 7.84% to $351.10 as investors took profits ahead of tomorrow's fiscal Q2 2027 earnings report (scheduled August 26), citing valuation concerns following strong year-to-date gains and broader caution in industrials and capital goods. Volume reached 995,223 shares by the 330-minute mark, 2.72x the time-adjusted expected level, reflecting elevated pre-earnings positioning.

3d ago

CVNA

Carvana shares rose 4.65% to $75.69, driven by relief over billionaire Mark Walter's pledged shares structure with Citigroup, which reduces liquidation risk that had pressured the stock earlier this month during a federal probe into his investment holdings (CNBC). Institutional buying has also resumed as hedge funds and value investors increase positions, citing Carvana's strong Q2 operational metrics including $7.4 billion in revenue and robust retail unit sales.

3d ago

OKLO

Oklo rose 8.44% to $43.04 amid sustained investor enthusiasm for nuclear energy solutions powering AI data centers. The web catalyst cites three drivers: AI infrastructure demand tailwinds, the company's Groves Isotope Test Reactor achieving first criticality in August (a pre-revenue-to-operational milestone), and sector-wide support from DOE reactor pilot initiatives. Volume of 4.9M shares ran 1.39x normal for this point in the session.

3d ago

IBKR

Interactive Brokers announced a strategic partnership with Daol Investment & Securities to expand into South Korea, allowing qualified South Korean investors to access international equity markets through Daol's platform using IBKR's backend infrastructure (Yahoo Finance, Zacks). The stock rose 4.57% to $97.31, though volume of 2.35M shares traded 0.66x the typical rate for this time of session, suggesting below-average participation so far.

3d ago

HOOD

Robinhood Markets rose 6.95% to $110.82 on broad cryptocurrency market optimism and positive regulatory sentiment, particularly around crypto regulation discussions such as the Clarity Act. Bitcoin and digital assets have rebounded sharply, driving retail trading activity and boosting platform transaction revenue. Volume stands at 10.4M shares (2.28x historical average for this time of day), per FMP data cited by Yahoo Finance and TheStreet.

3d ago

CRCL

Circle Internet Group rose 3.44% to $90.74 on strong USDC stablecoin transaction flows, recent upward analyst price-target revisions (including Susquehanna raising its target to $92), and broader crypto-sector tailwinds from regulatory clarity, per Yahoo Finance and CNBC. Volume traded 3.72x the historical average for this time of session, signaling elevated retail and institutional participation.

3d ago

MRNA

Moderna surged +10.98% to $154.14 on fresh analyst upgrades and continued momentum from its cancer vaccine breakthrough. Wolfe Research upgraded the stock this morning, building on Bank of America's $170 price-target raise last week and the company's landmark Phase 3 trial success for its personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine (developed with Merck), per Benzinga and Yahoo Finance.

3d ago

DKS

Dick's Sporting Goods reported Q2 2026 earnings that missed on both revenue ($5.59B vs. $5.64B consensus) and EPS ($3.53 vs. $3.76 estimate), while slashing full-year 2026 guidance due to a challenging athletic-footwear market and Foot Locker integration headwinds. The stock plummeted 26.92% to $131.05 on exceptional volume of 15.2M shares (38x the time-adjusted expected level), per Yahoo Finance and FMP data.

3d ago

AUR

Aurora Innovation fell 8.57% to $5.71 after heavy insider and major shareholder selling pressure combined with Q2 earnings concerns. Uber's sale of roughly 72 million shares and substantial insider offloading weighed on sentiment, while the company's recent Q2 net loss of $0.14 per share—missing consensus—kept focus on elevated cash burn versus slower-than-expected commercial scaling. Volume ran at 1.08x normal levels for this point in the session.

4d ago