Washington D.C. – October 13, 2025 – A protracted government shutdown, now in its second week, has triggered a significant delay in the release of September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, a crucial economic indicator with far-reaching implications. The postponement not only leaves financial markets grappling with a "data blind spot"
Shares of investment banking firm Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC) jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained an 'Outperform' rating on the stock, even while lowering the price target. The firm reduced its price expectation for Moelis to $80 from $89. Despite the lower target, investors seemed to focus on the positive signal of the maintained 'Outperform' rating. The stock's rise also occurred during a broader market upswing, as major U.S. stock indexes rose sharply, which may have contributed to the positive investor sentiment surrounding the company.
Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT)
jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after several Wall Street analysts signaled increased confidence in the company, leading to a rating upgrade and higher price targets. Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the stock to "Overweight" and set a price target of $209. In addition, Stifel maintained its "Buy" rating and lifted its price target to $215 from a previous $180. Needham also showed optimism by keeping its "Buy" rating and increasing its price target on Applied Materials to $260 from $240. These actions from financial analysts reflected a bullish view on the company's future performance and its position within the technology sector.
Shares of investment management firm T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ:TROW) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after analysts raised their price targets for the company's stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted its price target on T. Rowe Price to $115 from $112, while maintaining a "Market Perform" rating. In a similar update, Morgan Stanley also increased its price objective on the stock to $125 from a previous $116 and gave the shares a "positive" rating. These upward revisions from financial analysts indicated a more favorable view of the stock's potential value, which likely boosted investor confidence.
Shares of enterprise workflow automation company ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company's partners announced new investments and product launches leveraging its platform, amid a broader market rally. Apar Technologies, a global consulting firm, announced a strategic investment in Medeon, a company specializing in ServiceNow AI consulting and solutions. In separate news, DXC launched its Assure Smart Apps for the insurance industry, a product enhanced by a partnership with ServiceNow for its workflow technology. The stock's rise was also supported by a general market upswing, as U.S. stocks rallied after President Donald Trump downplayed the possibility of new tariffs on Chinese imports, easing investor concerns.
Shares of young adult apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump softened his criticism of China, easing trade tensions.
Shares of precision measurement and sensing technologies provider Vishay Precision (NYSE:VPG)
jumped 5.7% in the afternoon session after the broader market rallied as President Donald Trump eased concerns over escalating trade tensions with China.
Shares of department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M)
jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump softened his tone on trade relations with China.
October 13, 2025 – In an increasingly volatile global landscape, marked by renewed U.S.-China trade hostilities and persistent fiscal anxieties, investors are strategically deploying Volatility Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) as a critical hedging mechanism. The current market sentiment, while cautious, reflects a calculated effort by financial participants to safeguard
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
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 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 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 solar tracker company Nextracker (NASDAQ:NXT)
jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after Susquehanna maintained its "Positive" rating on the company while raising its price target to $100 from $76.
Shares of healthcare staffing company AMN Healthcare Services (NYSE:AMN)
jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities reiterated its "Buy" rating and increased its price target on the company's stock. The firm's analyst, Tobey Sommer, lifted the target by 20% to $24.00 from a previous $20.00. This adjustment pointed to a positive outlook on the company's future performance. The move provided a notable point of optimism, especially when viewed against the wider analyst consensus which had previously set an average price target of $20.00 for the stock.
Shares of voice AI technology company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) jumped 9.7% in the afternoon session after Apivia Courtage, part of AEMA Group, partnered with the company to roll out its latest agentic AI platform, Amelia 7, across its contact centers.
The financial markets are abuzz as the most-active gold contract has surged to unprecedented highs, shattering the $4,000 per ounce barrier and continuing its ascent past $4,070 by October 13, 2025. This remarkable rally, which has seen gold prices jump over 50% since the start of the year,
A surprise tariff announcement on Friday sent markets tumbling, reigniting fears of trade tensions and triggering sharp volatility across equities and crypto.
