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SoFi Technologies, an online personal finance company, saw a 11.4% jump in their shares after announcing a $2 billion agreement with Fortress Investment Group to expand their loan platform business. This strategic move is sure to drive growth for the company in the coming months.
Sirius XM Holdings, the audio entertainment stock, experienced a 7.9% increase after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed that it had increased its position in the company. Berkshire’s move to acquire more shares indicates confidence in the potential growth of Sirius XM Holdings.
The surge in cryptocurrency stocks was undeniable as bitcoin gained over 5% to surpass $66,000. Companies like Mara Holdings and Coinbase saw significant gains, with Mara Holdings rising 5.6% and Coinbase up by around 11.3%.
On the flip side, AppLovin, a mobile technology stock, faced a minor setback with a decline of over 1% following a Goldman Sachs downgrade to neutral from buy. This adjustment in rating by Goldman Sachs reflects a more balanced risk-to-reward ratio for the stock.
Boeing, the plane maker, faced challenges as its stock price dipped over 1% after announcing plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, affecting around 17,000 individuals. The postponement of the delivery of its 777X wide-body plane coupled with a wider-than-expected loss for the third quarter paints a challenging picture for Boeing in the near future.
Ibotta, a mobile platform offering cash-back rewards, saw a 7% increase in shares after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company to buy from neutral. Goldman highlighted the attractive growth opportunities for Ibotta, especially through its partnerships with retail giants like Walmart and Instacart.
Flutter Entertainment, an online gambling stock, rose more than 4% following Wells Fargo’s upgrade to overweight from equal weight. Investors are advised to seize the recent dip in Flutter Entertainment shares, as indicated by Bank of America’s buy rating for the parent company of FanDuel.
As for Caterpillar, the industrial stock experienced a 2% decline after Morgan Stanley downgraded shares to underweight from equal weight. The potential de-stocking ahead and a negative risk/reward backdrop contributed to the downgrade by the investment firm.
In the health sector, Hims & Hers Health saw a significant increase of over 9% after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that compounding pharmacies could sell their versions of Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Monjaro. This development presents new opportunities for Hims & Hers Health in the competitive healthcare landscape.
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