Nike's stock rose 4.6% after Apple CEO Tim Cook nearly doubled his stake in the company, despite Nike's recent disappointing earnings and lower sales guidance, reflecting strong confidence in the stock amid challenging market conditions.
Lithium Americas' stock surged 23% following news of potential U.S. government involvement, which could include warrants for 5-10% of the company or its Thacker Pass project, a purchase guarantee for lithium production, or a price floor to ensure profitability, with the most likely scenario being warrant issuance to renegotiate a loan.
Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison is on track for an unprecedented $88 billion wealth increase in one day due to a surge in Oracle's stock price, potentially making him the world's richest person and marking the largest single-day wealth gain in history.
Broadcom's stock rose over 5% after surpassing earnings estimates and raising Q4 guidance, driven by strong AI chip sales and record revenue of $16 billion in Q3 2025, with continued growth expected in AI and software segments.
Pure Storage (PSTG) stock surged 30% following news of a deal with Meta Platforms, highlighting a significant positive market reaction to the partnership.
Novo Nordisk's stock rose after FDA approved Wegovy for treating MASH, a serious liver disease, marking a significant development for the company's drug portfolio amid increasing competition in the GLP-1 market.
Ford and GM stocks rose after reporting strong Q2 sales growth, with Ford's sales up 14% and GM's up over 7%, driven by increased demand for pickups, SUVs, and electric vehicles. Despite recent gains, the U.S. auto market may slow due to higher prices from tariffs, but both companies continue to perform well financially.
Micron Technology reported strong third-quarter earnings with adjusted EPS of $1.91 and revenue of $9.30 billion, surpassing expectations, leading to a nearly 4% increase in its stock price. The company's outlook also exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by increased demand from AI data center investments and potential growth in consumer electronics. Despite a slight contraction in its storage segment, overall performance and future projections suggest a positive outlook amid a recovering memory market.