As the regular session of the US market concludes on Wednesday, let's get an insight into the after-hours session and identify the stocks leading the pack in terms of gains and losses.
The Federal Reserve recently initiated a pivotal shift in its monetary policy, enacting a 0.25% interest rate cut on September 17, 2025. This move, the first reduction since December 2024, lowers the federal funds rate to a target range of 4.00%-4.25% and signifies a strategic reorientation
The Federal Reserve has announced a 0.25% reduction in its benchmark interest rate, marking a significant shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy. This move, while seemingly modest, carries profound implications for the financial markets, signalling the central bank's intent to provide economic stimulus amidst evolving global and domestic
The Federal Reserve has officially enacted its first interest rate cut since December 2024, trimming the federal funds rate by 0.25%. This widely anticipated move, bringing the target range to 4.00% to 4.25%, has been met with a mix of relief and cautious optimism across financial markets.
The financial markets are abuzz with growing speculation of an impending "mass rally," a broad-based surge fueled by a confluence of optimistic economic indicators and a palpable shift in investor sentiment. This potential rally, distinct from recent gains concentrated in a few mega-cap giants, promises a more widespread uplift, offering
This is the side of rate cuts that nobody is talking about. There will be a likely rotation after one big blow off top, but not where you think it will.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point, while signaling one rate cut in 2026 which was lower than expected.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point, while signaling one rate cut in 2026 which was lower than expected.
Restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2.9% year on year to $868 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.4 billion at the midpoint came in 3.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.16 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after CJS Securities initiated coverage on the company, bringing fresh eyes to the wellness brand.
Shares of gaming, betting and entertainment company Bally's Corporation (NYSE:BALY)
jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced it secured approval from lenders for the sale and leaseback of its Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort.
Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)
fell 2.3% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced that China's internet regulator banned the country's largest tech companies from purchasing the American firm's artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Shares of satellite communications provider Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) jumped 8% in the afternoon session after a bullish mention from CNBC's Jim Cramer and the company outlined its ambitious expansion strategy.
Shares of earth imaging satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after analysts raised their price targets on the stock, citing the company's recent strong financial performance and upbeat outlook.
Shares of personalized clothing company Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:SFIX)
jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company embraced artificial intelligence by deploying a new AI-powered stylist feature, and an analyst at UBS raised their price target on the stock.
Shares of social network Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP)
jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company announced its new fifth-generation Spectacles and a new operating system, Snap OS 2.0.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW)
fell 12.9% in the afternoon session after reports surfaced that major shareholder Bain Capital was offering to sell more than half of its stake in the space company.
Shares of material handling equipment manufacturer Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ:CMCO)
jumped 2% in the afternoon session after the company presented an optimistic strategic overview at the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference.
