Welcome to Extreme Investor Network, where we bring you the latest updates on the companies making headlines in midday trading. Today, we are witnessing some interesting movements in the market that investors should keep an eye on.
Intel, the tech giant, is currently facing a 8% drop in its stock price after revealing a $7 billion operating loss within its semiconductor manufacturing business. On the other hand, Spotify Technology has seen an impressive 8% increase, following reports of the company raising prices for its premium subscription service.
Ulta Beauty, a popular beauty retailer, has experienced a significant decrease of over 15% in its stock value. This comes after the company warned about slowing category growth and moderating sales for the year ahead. In contrast, Dave & Buster’s saw a 10% jump in its share price after increasing its share repurchase authorization by $100 million.
Wolfspeed, the semiconductor company, faced a 2.6% drop in shares after being downgraded by Wells Fargo due to its exposure to Tesla. However, Cal-Maine, the egg producer, saw a 3.6% increase in its stock value thanks to strong earnings and revenue in the latest quarter.
Disney shares slipped more than 3% after a proxy fight against activist investor Nelson Peltz. Signet Jewelers, on the other hand, saw a 10% increase in its share price following the announcement of plans to buy back half of its preferred shares. Ford Motor experienced a 3% increase in its stock value after reporting a 7% rise in first-quarter U.S. sales and an 86% jump in electric vehicle sales.
SoFi Technologies also saw a 4.7% increase in its stock value after receiving a buy rating from Needham. The financial technology company was praised for being a “long-term winner” in digital lending. Lastly, GE Aerospace surged over 6% following the completion of the spinoff of its power business.
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