Apple is developing an AI-powered search tool called "World Knowledge Answers" for Siri, signaling a shift toward in-house AI innovation over acquisitions.
Shares of residential solar energy company Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) jumped 10.2% in the afternoon session after the stock rebounded following several positive analyst actions and favorable sector-wide news. RBC Capital upgraded the stock to "Outperform" from "Sector Perform," and Wells Fargo raised its price target, with both citing increased clarity on long-term opportunities following recent U.S. Treasury guidance. GLJ Research also upgraded its rating on the company. This guidance appears to be a key factor, with analysts noting it's favorable for the residential solar sector. Adding to the positive sentiment for renewable energy, India announced it was more than halving its goods and services tax on related equipment, including solar panels, from 12% to 5%, shoring up the industry.
Shares of online legal service provider LegalZoom (NASDAQ:LZ) fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after the U.S. Labor Department's August jobs report came in much weaker than expected, sparking fears of an economic slowdown. U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs last month, significantly missing the 75,000 that economists had forecast. The disappointing data led to a widespread sell-off on Wall Street, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average trading lower. While a cooling labor market could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, the scale of the miss has investors worried that the economy could be heading for a recession. This negative sentiment is weighing on the broader market, impacting individual stocks like LegalZoom.
Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Boot Barn (NYSE:BOOT)
fell 4.7% in the afternoon session after a disappointing U.S. nonfarm payrolls report raised concerns about the health of the economy and consumer spending. The report showed a marginal gain of just 22,000 jobs, significantly missing the market estimate of 75,000. Furthermore, the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, its highest level since December 2021. For a retail company like Boot Barn, which depends on strong consumer demand, signs of a cooling labor market can be concerning for investors. The weak employment data has heightened speculation that the Federal Reserve might consider a quarter-point interest rate cut at its next meeting to support the economy.
Shares of financial services giant Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) fell 5.8% in the afternoon session after a significantly weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report sparked fears of an economic slowdown, dragging down the broader market and economically sensitive sectors like banking. The U.S. economy added only 22,000 jobs in August, falling far short of the estimated 75,000. This report from the labor market prompted a sell-off as investors weighed the possibility of a recession. The banking sector was particularly hard-hit, falling over 2% as concerns grew about the economy's health. While the soft labor market data could encourage the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, the immediate market reaction was negative, with the potential for an economic downturn overshadowing optimism about looser monetary policy.
U.S. corporations have delivered a remarkably strong performance across the first three quarters of 2025, consistently surpassing Wall Street's earnings estimates and injecting a much-needed jolt of optimism into the financial markets. This robust showing, particularly pronounced in the second quarter, has largely mitigated earlier concerns about decelerating growth
The broader stock market is once again making headlines as the S&P 500 index continues its relentless march into uncharted territory, consistently hitting new record highs. This impressive climb, with the index surpassing 6,500 points recently, naturally sparks a crucial question: is this a truly robust, broad-based rally,
The financial markets are on the cusp of a significant shift, with the Federal Reserve widely anticipated to enact an interest rate cut in September 2025. This pivotal move is primarily driven by clear and compelling evidence of a weakening U.S. labor market, signaling a strategic pivot by the
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Shares of IT services provider DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) jumped 1.4% in the morning session after the company announced new collaborations with startups Acumino, CAMB.AI, and GreenMatterAI to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the automotive and manufacturing industries.
Shares of electronic signature company DocuSign (NASDAQ:DOCU) jumped 6.4% in the morning session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raised its full-year revenue guidance.
Shares of footwear and accessories discount retailer Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI)
jumped 2.8% in the morning session as the stock extended its positive momentum after an analyst from UBS raised the company's price target.
