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Aerospace and defense company Mercury Systems (NASDAQ:MRCY) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 9.9% year on year to $273.1 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.47 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Waste and recycling services provider Quest Resource (NASDAQ:QRHC) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 18.6% year on year to $59.54 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.04 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Programmatic advertising platform Pubmatic (NASDAQ: PUBM) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.7% year on year to $71.1 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $63.5 million was less impressive, coming in 10.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.05 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Fuel cell technology Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 21.4% year on year to $174 million. Its GAAP loss of $0.20 per share was 32.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Economists and investors are increasingly sounding the alarm over the growing risk of "stagflation," a perilous economic phenomenon characterized by high inflation coupled with stagnant economic growth. At the heart of these concerns are the tariff policies enacted by former President Donald Trump, which many experts fear could simultaneously drive

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Shares of stock photography and footage provider Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) fell 3% in the afternoon session after growing investor fears that artificial intelligence will reshape the U.S. market and disrupt established business models. The decline stems from a stark warning by Bank of America, which labeled Shutterstock as one of 26 companies facing high risks from artificial intelligence. The concern is that AI could disrupt Shutterstock’s core business by creating graphic design and data analysis services faster and cheaper. This sentiment echoes across the software industry, with a Melius analyst recently downgrading competitor Adobe, stating, “The world is coming around to the reality that AI is eating software.” The fear is that the impact of this disruption, once thought to be years away, may materialize much sooner, creating significant uncertainty for the company's future.

Shares of solar tracking systems manufacturer Array (NASDAQ:ARRY) jumped 5.5% in the morning session after an analyst at UBS raised the company's price target, citing an improved outlook following strong second-quarter results. UBS lifted its price target on Array Technologies to $9.00 from $8.50, maintaining a Buy rating. The bank's optimism stems from the company's guidance for stronger gross margins in the second half of 2025 and into 2026. This analyst action follows the company's impressive second-quarter 2025 results, where it surpassed market expectations with revenue of $362 million and earnings per share of $0.25. Following the strong performance, Array also raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance. The positive sentiment is shared on Wall Street, with analysts at Oppenheimer also reiterating an Outperform rating.

Shares of beauty supply retailer Sally Beauty (NYSE:SBH) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after news of an insider stock purchase by a company director, signaling confidence in the beauty retailer. The move follows the disclosure of an insider purchase by Director Diana Ferguson, who acquired 2,500 shares on August 7, according to a recent SEC filing. Such transactions are often seen by the market as a strong signal of leadership's confidence in the company's future prospects. This positive development comes on the heels of Sally Beauty's strong third-quarter results, reported on August 5, where both earnings and revenue surpassed analyst expectations. Further bolstering investor sentiment, Wolverine Asset Management also disclosed it had increased its stake in the specialty retailer by 30.7% during the first quarter.

Shares of online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after analysts at J.P. Morgan and B. Riley raised their price targets, signaling growing confidence in the online automotive marketplace. On August 11, J.P. Morgan maintained its buy rating on Cars.com and adjusted its price target up from $14 to $15. This followed a similar move from B. Riley, which had boosted its price objective to $22.00 from $21.00 while keeping a 'buy' rating on the stock. This wave of positive analyst sentiment notably overshadowed the company's latest earnings results, which missed consensus estimates for both earnings per share and revenue. According to one report, the stock still increased as the upgrades seemed to fuel investor confidence in the company's market position and future outlook.

Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after an SEC filing revealed that Amazon has taken a $36.7 million equity stake in the quantum computing company. This strategic investment, disclosed in an SEC filing, is Amazon's first in a publicly traded quantum hardware company and solidifies IonQ's position as a key partner in the AWS Braket quantum cloud service. The move signals a strong vote of confidence from the cloud giant, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of quantum computing. The news amplifies existing positive momentum for IonQ, which recently reported second-quarter revenue that beat expectations and raised its full-year guidance. Further bolstering investor sentiment are recent comments from Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, who called quantum computing the "next big accelerator in the cloud," underscoring the significant potential for industry leaders like IonQ, whose hardware is already available on major cloud platforms.

Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after CEO Elon Musk announced that its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, will open to the public next month, a significant milestone for the program. This development follows a limited launch of the service in June and comes as the company is also seeking approval to operate autonomous vehicles in Arizona. Adding to the positive sentiment, Tesla applied to British regulators to become a power supplier in the U.K., signaling a strategic expansion into the energy market and an effort to diversify revenue streams. The optimism around Tesla's autonomous technology was further supported by Musk's comments about the next Full Self-Driving software update, FSD V14, which he teased would be a "dramatic gain" with significant improvements.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a $200 million expansion of its 2025 share repurchase program, increasing its expected annual buybacks to $266 million for the year. Share repurchase programs reduce the number of shares outstanding, which can increase earnings per share and signal management's confidence in the company's value. The move is supported by strong financials, with CEO Lynn M. Bamford noting the company is "compounding earnings at a mid-teens pace over time, and delivering strong and consistent free cash flow generation." This follows the company's recent decision to raise its full-year 2025 guidance after strong second-quarter results. Adding to the positive momentum, Curtiss-Wright also announced it was selected by Rheinmetall to provide its turret drive stabilization system for the new KF51 Panther Main Battle Tank.

Shares of internet service provider Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced a $100 million increase to its stock buyback program and a hike in its quarterly dividend. The company's board approved the $100 million increase to its buyback program, a move often interpreted as a sign that management believes its shares are undervalued. This authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 4.6% of its stock. 

Shares of healthcare staffing company AMN Healthcare Services (NYSE:AMN) fell 5% in the afternoon session after analyst firm BMO Capital lowered its price target on the stock to $22.00 from $27.00. The price target reduction from BMO Capital followed AMN's second-quarter earnings report, where the company issued third-quarter revenue guidance below consensus expectations. AMN projects its Q3 revenue to fall between 9% and 11% compared to the prior year. Management attributed the weaker outlook to an “uncertain healthcare policy environment” and macroeconomic volatility, which has caused clients to slow down decision-making. BMO Capital noted that healthcare staffing volumes have been negatively impacted, particularly at Academic Medical Centers that depend on federal funding. While AMN's second-quarter results had surpassed estimates, the soft forward guidance prompted the more cautious analyst rating.

Shares of aircraft leasing company FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) jumped 3% in the morning session after the stock continued its upward trend on positive momentum following a recent analyst upgrade that was prompted by strong second-quarter financial results. The positive sentiment follows a significant price target increase from JMP Securities, which raised its target on the stock to $205 from $180. Analysts at the firm called the company's second-quarter results an "inflection point," highlighting impressive momentum in its Aerospace Products business, a strong cash position, and an improved outlook for returning capital to shareholders.

Shares of energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after brokerages Stephens and Truist Securities raised their price targets on the stock following the company's strong quarterly results. Stephens and Truist Securities both hiked their price target on the energy drink maker to $65 from $55, with Truist analyst Bill Chappell maintaining a "Buy" rating on the stock. This wave of analyst optimism comes on the heels of the company's strong quarterly results reported last week, which revealed continued market share gains and growing demand. During its second quarter, Celsius's revenue soared by 84%, a performance largely fueled by the acquisition of the Alani Nu brand.

Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after it reported strong second-quarter financial results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings. The company reported second-quarter revenue of $1.40 billion, a 35.6% increase from the previous year, beating analysts' consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. On the profitability front, AMC broke even with an adjusted earnings per share of $0.00, which was a strong performance compared to Wall Street's expectation of a loss. The company's financial recovery was further underscored by a positive free cash flow of $88.9 million, a sharp turnaround from a negative $79.2 million in the same quarter last year.

Shares of server solutions provider Super Micro (NASDAQ:SMCI) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after it announced the expansion of its NVIDIA Blackwell system portfolio with new advanced cooling systems designed for AI factories. The technology company announced two new additions to its lineup: a 4U liquid-cooled system and an 8U air-cooled variant, both powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture. These systems are specifically designed for the heavy workloads of large-scale AI training and cloud-scale inference. According to the company, the new products aim to streamline deployment and reduce operational expenses by simplifying cabling and improving thermal efficiency. CEO Charles Liang stated that the new systems will help achieve "greater power savings and faster time to online for AI Factory deployments," positioning the company to capitalize on the growing demand for powerful and efficient AI infrastructure.

Shares of department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) jumped 10.2% in the afternoon session after it became a focal point for retail investors amid a broader resurgence in "meme stock" trading. The stock's rally is not tied to any specific company news or fundamentals. Instead, Kohl's has recently been identified as a "meme stock," a term for shares that gain popularity among retail investors through social media and online forums. This type of trading is often driven by speculative momentum rather than traditional financial metrics like earnings. The movement is part of a broader trend seeing renewed interest in such stocks, with Kohl's joining names like AMC and GameStop. A contributing factor for this attention is often high short interest, where a significant number of investors are betting the stock price will fall. This can create a "short squeeze," a rapid price increase as short-sellers are forced to buy shares to exit their positions, further fueling the rally.

Shares of railway infrastructure company L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after its second-quarter report showed improved profitability and a strong profit forecast that overshadowed an earnings miss. While the company's GAAP earnings of $0.27 per share fell short of Wall Street's estimates, and revenue of $143.6 million was roughly in line with expectations, investors focused on the positives. The company's adjusted EBITDA beat analyst estimates, coming in at $12.23 million, and its operating margin expanded significantly to 5.3% from 3.2% in the same quarter last year. Free cash flow also turned positive at $7.73 million. Looking forward, despite lowering its full-year revenue guidance, L.B. Foster's full-year EBITDA forecast of $42 million came in above consensus estimates, signaling underlying confidence in its profitability.

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