Shares of footwear and accessories discount retailer Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI)
fell 5.1% in the afternoon session after UBS reiterated a Neutral rating on the stock, flagging concerns about the company's long-term growth prospects.
Shares of american motorcycle manufacturing company Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG)
fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after its Japanese unit was fined approximately 211 million yen, or $1.4 million, by the country's antitrust watchdog for imposing excessive sales quotas on dealers.
Shares of insurance and retirement company Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight from Equalweight and boosted its price target.
Shares of pangaea Logistics (NASDAQ:PANL)
fell 3% in the afternoon session after the company confirmed a leadership transition, with CEO Mark Filanowski set to step down at the end of the year.
Shares of energy and construction materials company MDU Resources (NYSE:MDU) jumped 1.8% in the morning session after Jefferies upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and boosted its price target to $20.
Shares of digital financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) jumped 2.8% in the morning session after Mizuho raised its price target on the stock from $26.00 to $31.00 while reiterating its 'outperform' rating.
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Parcel and cargo delivery company FedEx (NYSE:FDX) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 3.1% year on year to $22.24 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.83 per share was 5.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Washington D.C. – September 18, 2025 – In a significant move that has sent ripples across financial markets, the Federal Reserve yesterday opted for a 25-basis point interest rate cut, bringing its benchmark rate to a target range of 4.00% to 4.25%. This decision, the first rate reduction of
Shares of young adult apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) jumped 2.7% in the morning session after financial firm BTIG initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a $120 price target.
Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)
jumped 4.9% in the morning session after a wave of positive sentiment boosted the semiconductor sector as chip giant Nvidia announced a major partnership with Intel.
Shares of investment banking firm Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) jumped 4% in the morning session after a report from Bloomberg noted that Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) weighed lifting its stake in the company to around 20%.
Shares of mortgage insurance provider Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) jumped 6.8% in the morning session after the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Lloyd's specialty insurer Inigo Limited for $1.7 billion, signaling a major strategic shift.
Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT)
jumped 6% in the morning session after Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel disclosed his personal stake in the company and said it was a “good investment” during congressional testimony.
Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL)
jumped 3.7% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as UBS significantly adjusted its price target on the stock to $7.25 from $4.50, signaling a more optimistic valuation from the analyst.
Shares of social network Snapchat (NYSE: SNAP)
jumped 3.8% in the morning session after an analyst note from JMP Securities highlighted positive feedback from major marketers about the platform's performance.
The Federal Reserve has embarked on a new easing cycle, initiating a 0.25% interest rate cut on September 17, 2025, bringing the federal funds rate to a target range of 4.00%-4.25%. This strategic pivot, the first rate reduction since December 2024, signals the central bank's intent
