The AI boom and success of Nvidia, now the U.S. market’s largest stock, have made the semiconductor sector one of the most closely watched corners of the market. Nvidia’s rise to a market cap over $4 trillion has led to concerns about the S&P 500’s concentration in a handful of tech stocks. But in another…
Here are some of the stocks posting the biggest moves in midday trading Friday: Mohawk Industries , Builders FirstSource — Home construction plays jumped after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted that rate cuts could be around the corner, sparking hopes for lower borrowing costs. Builders FirstSource jumped 8%, while flooring company Mohawk Industries added…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 6, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Stock futures rose on Thursday, led by tech, as President Donald Trump unveiled new chip tariffs that include broad exemptions. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 249 points,…
Here are some of the companies making big moves in midday trading. Monster Beverage — The energy drink manufacturer dropped nearly 3% after Rothschild & Co. downgraded shares to neutral from buy. Analyst Charlie Higgs pointed to uncertainty around aluminum tariffs, noting that “this has yet to be reflected in consensus estimates, which look too…
