West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil stabilizes on Monday after a bruising week that saw prices tumble to their lowest level since May, briefly touching $57.89 per barrel.
New York, NY – October 13, 2025 – JPMorgan Chase & Co. has identified a potent catalyst for rapid market downturns: levered Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The financial giant's analysis, which first gained significant traction following a sharp market correction in late 2024, points to the inherent structural mechanics of these amplified investment
As October 2025 unfolds, a palpable sense of unease is permeating global financial markets, with growing fears that the exuberant rally in Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies may be inflating a speculative bubble poised for a dramatic burst. Drawing unsettling parallels to the dot-com era, financial titans and industry leaders are
LendingTree said that Scott Peyree, the company's Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed by the board to serve as the Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
The financial markets are abuzz following the announcement of a landmark multi-year strategic partnership between semiconductor giant Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) and leading artificial intelligence research firm OpenAI. This monumental collaboration, reportedly worth "multiple billions of dollars," centers on the co-development and deployment of custom AI accelerators and advanced networking solutions
The financial markets were gripped by a sudden wave of apprehension this past week as the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), often dubbed the "fear gauge," experienced its most significant single-day surge in over six months. On Friday, October 10, 2025, the VIX spiked dramatically, sending a clear signal of heightened
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Monday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
As of October 13, 2025, the precious metals market is witnessing a historic rally, with both gold and silver shattering previous records to reach unprecedented price levels. Gold has surged past the formidable $4,000 per ounce mark, even touching $4,101.05, representing an astonishing nearly 100% appreciation since
New York, NY – October 13, 2025 – Global financial markets are experiencing a significant relief rally today, following President Donald Trump's unexpected and conciliatory remarks over the weekend regarding U.S.-China trade relations. After threatening a substantial escalation of tariffs just days prior, the President's softened stance has injected a
Looking for insights into the US markets in the middle of the day on Monday? Delve into the top gainers and losers of today's session and gain valuable market intelligence.
The global stock market has orchestrated a stunning comeback rally as of October 2025, with major indices reaching new highs and adding trillions in market value. This impressive rebound, characterized by a potent mix of artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm and expectations of continued monetary easing from the Federal Reserve, has
Shares of EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT)
jumped 6.4% in the afternoon session after the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector saw a boost in investor confidence after competitor Blink Charging announced a significant contract win in the United Kingdom. Blink Charging's UK subsidiary was selected by Bradford Council to deliver 104 EV charging ports as part of a government-supported infrastructure program. While this news directly benefited Blink, it signaled growing investment and demand for EV charging infrastructure more broadly. This positive development for the industry likely increased investor optimism for other major players in the space, including ChargePoint, leading to a rise in its stock price.
Shares of semiconductor designer Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company introduced the industry's first secure control FPGAs with post-quantum cryptography support.
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 1.6% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Citizens maintained a 'Market Outperform' rating on the stock, bolstering investor confidence.
Shares of RFID manufacturer Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after analysts from Cantor Fitzgerald and Barclays issued positive commentary on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald's Troy Jensen maintained an overweight rating, which is similar to a buy, and lifted the firm's price target to $217 per share from a previous level of $158. In a separate note, Barclays' analyst Guy Hardwick initiated coverage on the company's shares with a buy rating and set a price target of $200. These bullish actions from financial analysts signaled confidence in the company's outlook and often influence investor sentiment.
Shares of aerospace and defense company AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV)
jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after the company made two significant announcements, unveiling a new unmanned aircraft system and appointing a new president for its space and defense segment.
Shares of local business platform Yelp (NYSE:YELP)
jumped 8.8% in the afternoon session after Evercore ISI Group upgraded the stock to “Outperform” from “In Line” and raised its price target. The firm's analyst, Shweta Khajuria, increased the price target on Yelp's shares to $45.00 from a previous target of $37.00. This new target represented a potential 21.62% upside from its prior level. The upgrade and higher price target indicated a more positive outlook on the company's future performance.
Shares of manufacturing equipment and systems provider Advanced Energy (NASDAQ:AEIS) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after Needham analyst James Ricchiuti maintained a "Buy" rating on the stock and increased the price target to $188 from $155. The analyst's positive view was based on expected significant growth in the company's Data Center Computing division and an anticipated recovery in its Industrial & Medical business. This action followed other positive analyst sentiment from late in the previous week, when KeyBanc Capital Markets also raised its price target for Advanced Energy after positive meetings with the company's management.
Shares of semiconductor testing company FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) jumped 6.3% in the afternoon session after B. Riley upgraded its rating on the stock from Neutral to Buy and significantly raised its price target.
Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after Melius Research initiated coverage on the stock with a "Buy" rating and a price target of $520. This optimistic view was supported by another analyst action, as Evercore ISI Group raised its price target on the company's shares from $235 to $300, although it kept its "In-Line" rating.
Shares of solar panel manufacturer First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR)
jumped 2.5% in the afternoon session after several investment firms raised their price targets on the solar panel manufacturer's stock, signaling confidence in its future performance. Robert W. Baird increased its target price to $264 from $240, maintaining an "outperform" rating. In a similar move, Susquehanna upped its price objective to $273 from $222, holding a "positive" rating on the shares. These actions suggested that the firms saw potential for the stock's price to rise further.
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 11.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a significant advancement in quantum chemistry simulations that could accelerate the development of technologies aimed at decarbonization.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 2.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced the launch of its new "Ragnarök" Low-Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM) system.
Shares of marketing technology company Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) jumped in the afternoon session after the company unveiled Athena, a new superintelligent, voice-powered AI agent for marketers. The tool, announced at the Zeta Live 2025 event, was designed to personalize the digital workspace for marketing professionals by adapting to each user's goals and style. Seamlessly integrated with the Zeta Marketing Platform, Athena aimed to provide instant answers and help users make smarter decisions to maximize their return on investment. The company stated that Athena was in a limited internal beta phase, with early client access planned for the fourth quarter of 2025 and general availability to follow. The launch was viewed as a demonstration of the company's continued innovation.Contributing to the positive momentum, the major indices rebounded as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China emerged over the weekend. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite jumped around 1.7%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.2%. This rebound follows a significant sell-off the previous trading day, which saw the Nasdaq plummet 3.6% and the S&P 500 sink 2.7% after threats of new tariffs heightened fears of a trade war. Investor sentiment improved after the U.S. President adopted a more conciliatory tone toward Beijing in a social media post. The shift in language helped calm market jitters and spurred a broad-based rally as investors welcomed the potential de-escalation of the trade dispute.
Shares of fast-food chain Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING)
jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after analysts at RBC Capital initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a price target of $315. The move from the investment firm reflected a broader positive sentiment, as the consensus rating from 20 analysts covering the stock stood at 'Strong Buy.' This optimism was rooted in the company's solid business performance.
Shares of genomics company Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ:PACB) jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced its HiFi sequencing technology was selected as the primary platform for South Korea's national pangenome project. The project, a major national initiative led by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, aimed to sequence more than 1,000 whole genomes. The goal was to generate high-quality reference genomes specific to the Korean population, which would then be integrated into the global Human Pangenome Reference Consortium. This effort was expected to help researchers discover population-specific genetic variations, leading to better insights into diseases and the development of more precise diagnostics and treatments.Contributing to the positive momentum, the major indices rebounded as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China emerged over the weekend. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite jumped around 1.7%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.2%. This rebound follows a significant sell-off the previous trading day, which saw the Nasdaq plummet 3.6% and the S&P 500 sink 2.7% after threats of new tariffs heightened fears of a trade war. Investor sentiment improved after the U.S. President adopted a more conciliatory tone toward Beijing in a social media post. The shift in language helped calm market jitters and spurred a broad-based rally as investors welcomed the potential de-escalation of the trade dispute.
Shares of off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST)
jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced it completed its fiscal 2025 store expansion with 40 new locations, and Citigroup raised its price target on the stock.
Shares of cybersecurity platform provider Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW) jumped 1.7% in the afternoon session after investment firm BTIG raised its rating on the stock from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $248. The upgrade from BTIG analyst Gray Powell showed growing confidence in the cybersecurity company's future prospects. A "Buy" rating suggested the analyst believed the stock would perform well. The new $248 price target represented a notable increase from the stock's previous closing price of $208.55. This action pointed to a trend of increasing positive expectations for Palo Alto Networks from industry analysts.
Shares of boat and marine manufacturer Brunswick (NYSE:BC)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after its Navan Boats brand announced it strengthened its North American footprint with the appointment of five new premier dealers.
Shares of electricity generation and hydrogen production company Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) jumped 28.7% in the afternoon session after it announced a $5 billion strategic partnership with Brookfield Asset Management to develop infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)
jumped 10.3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a strategic, multi-year collaboration with OpenAI to co-develop and deploy custom artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators.
Shares of biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA)
jumped in the afternoon session after the company presented promising early data for its investigational cancer antigen therapy, mRNA-4359, from a Phase I/II study.
Shares of EV charging infrastructure provider Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK)
jumped 6.4% in the afternoon session after its UK subsidiary was selected by Bradford Council to deliver 104 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports.
Shares of data center products and services company Vertiv (NYSE:VRT)
jumped 7.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced the appointment of Craig Chamberlin as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 10, 2025.
