A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors shrugged off geopolitical tensions in Venezuela to push the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to new all-time highs.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all pushed higher, approaching record levels set late last year. Much of the positive momentum was linked to the technology sector, with a particular focus on companies advancing artificial intelligence, a key theme at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas. This continued a powerful trend from 2025, when AI-related developments were a primary catalyst for the market's bull run. The upbeat sentiment was further supported by hopes for easier monetary policy from the Federal Reserve following a weaker-than-expected US Services PMI reading.
Shares of memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU)
jumped 8.6% in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks.
Shares of semiconductor designer Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) jumped 6.3% in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all pushed higher, approaching record levels set late last year.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after analysts at Bernstein highlighted a potential recovery for the sector in 2026. After a challenging 2025 marked by weakened consumer confidence, the firm anticipates a gradual traffic recovery.
Shares of self defense company AXON (NASDAQ:AXON)
jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after Northcoast Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral. The firm also set a price target of $742 for the shares. This upgrade suggested that the research firm had a more positive view of the company's prospects. The improved outlook from the analysts appeared to have boosted investor confidence, leading to a rise in the stock's price.
Shares of railcar products and services provider Trinity (NYSE:TRN)
jumped 10% in the afternoon session after the company announced it had completed a strategic restructuring of its railcar investment partnerships and raised its full-year earnings per share (EPS) guidance.
Shares of young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after analysts at Barclays raised their price target on the company's shares, contributing to the positive sentiment.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after Aletheia Capital initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating.
Shares of bitcoin development company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell 4.4% in the afternoon session after it disclosed a significant $17.44 billion unrealized loss for the fourth quarter. This stems from new "fair value" accounting standards that mandate companies to report the fluctuating value of their digital assets quarterly. The charge was triggered by a roughly 24% dip in Bitcoin's price during Q4. While these are paper losses that are only realized upon selling, the news has stoked investor concerns, contributing to a sharp decline in the company's stock and fueling bearish sentiment in the options market, as traders increasingly seek downside protection.
Shares of data storage manufacturer Seagate (NASDAQ:STX)
jumped 13.9% in the afternoon session after several analysts raised their price targets for the company, reflecting strong investor confidence in the data storage sector.
Shares of entertainment venue operator Lucky Strike (NYSE:LUCK) jumped 7.2% in the afternoon session after Truist Financial raised its price target on the stock to $12 from $11, while it kept a Buy rating.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all pushed higher, approaching record levels set late last year.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all pushed higher, approaching record levels set late last year.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after analysts at Bernstein highlighted a potential recovery for the sector in 2026. After a challenging 2025 marked by weakened consumer confidence, the firm anticipates a gradual traffic recovery.
Shares of identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks.
Shares of data analytics company Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after a broader market rally drove investor optimism in artificial intelligence and big tech stocks.
