Shares of aerospace and defense company Boeing (NYSE:BA)
jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after JP Morgan raised its price target on the shares to $245 from $240. The firm kept its "Overweight" rating, signaling it expected the stock to perform well. JP Morgan cited a positive outlook for the aerospace sector, noting that with multi-year production backlogs for Boeing and Airbus, growing air traffic, and an aging global aircraft fleet, the environment for commercial airplane makers was favorable. The bank called Boeing a "top pick," stating the opportunity was straightforward: "the company must build and deliver more aircraft."
Shares of general contracting company Tutor Perini (NYSE:TPC)
jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced two significant contract awards through its subsidiary, Rudolph and Sletten, bolstering its project backlog.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)
jumped 16.6% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the U.S. Space Development Agency awarded the company a contract worth up to $805 million to provide 18 satellites for missile warning, tracking, and defense.
Shares of facility services provider ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported weaker-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter earnings.
Shares of fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after Jefferies initiated coverage on the company with a "Buy" rating and a $25.00 price target.
Shares of biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD)
jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company announced a series of positive developments, including successful late-stage trial results for a new HIV treatment, regulatory approval for another HIV drug in the U.K., and a new pricing agreement with the U.S. government.
Shares of outerwear manufacturer Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM)
fell 2.6% in the afternoon session after its competitor Nike forecasted a low-single-digit percentage revenue decline for its current quarter, raising concerns about the health of the athletic apparel industry. The news came after Nike released its second-quarter financial results.
Shares of on-demand food delivery service DoorDash (NYSE:DASH)
jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Wedbush raised the company's price target.
Shares of diagnostic imaging company RadNet (NASDAQ:RDNT)
jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after Raymond James maintained its 'Strong Buy' rating on the stock and kept its price target at $95.00.
Shares of cruise vacation company Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL)
jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after its peer, Carnival Corporation, reported strong fourth-quarter financial results, lifting sentiment across the cruise industry.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS)
jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after KeyBanc initiated coverage on the company with an Overweight rating and a $90 price target.
Shares of low-code automation software company Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after reports indicated a "Buy" consensus rating from Wall Street analysts.
Shares of power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR)
jumped 4.8% in the afternoon session after the stock reached a 52-week high, continuing a rally fueled by the company's strong financial performance.
Shares of cruise and exploration company Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND)
jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after the cruise sector rallied as industry peer Carnival reported a 'phenomenal year' with strong quarterly results and a rosy outlook.
Shares of online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) fell 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced a leadership change, with long-time CEO Alex Vetter set to step down.
Shares of aviation and fleet aftermarket services provider VSE Corporation (NASDAQ:VSEC) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after an analyst from Citigroup initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Strong Buy' rating.
Shares of luxury electric car manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after a company executive reassured investors about its growth plans and financial stability as the stock hit a new all-time low.
Shares of electrical connector manufacturer Amphenol (NYSE:APH) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities raised its price target for the company, signaling continued confidence in its market performance and potential growth.
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Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Friday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's session.
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