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Bumble Falls Due to Downgrade, Dollar General Jumps, Pinterest Upgraded Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this edition of Stock Movers: - Bumble (BMBL) shares fell after JPMorgan downgraded it to underweight from neutral. Analyst Cory Carpenter says shares have rallied over 50% since President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements — now above price target. - Dollar General (DG) shares surged after increasing its annual guidance, helped by luring more higher-income shoppers looking for deals. The discount chain also said it expects to mitigate a significant amount of the tariffs currently in place. The company sees same-store sales gaining as much as 2.5% this fiscal year, up from guidance in March calling for an increase as high as 2.2%. The retailer also nudged up expectations for earnings per share.- Pinterest (PINS) shares rose after JPMorgan raised its rating to overweight from neutral. A diversification of its advertising platform to provide full-funnel capabilities is supporting further revenue upside at the social media firm, says JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth. Pinterest is also driving solid user growth, with 85% of its monthly active users coming directly to the mobile app and over 90% of the firm revenue is generated from the app according to analysts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Closing Bell: Wells Fargo Surges, Broadcom Higher, Dollar General Jumps Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Wells Fargo (WFC) finally escaped a Federal Reserve asset cap that has restricted its size for more than seven years, unleashing the firm from the unprecedented punishment in a major win for Chief Executive Officer Charlie Scharf. The bank’s shares surged. The Fed said in a statement Tuesday that Wells Fargo met all conditions required by an enforcement action imposed on the bank in 2018 to remove the restriction. The central bank completed its review of Wells Fargo’s remediation efforts and third-party assessments, as well as its own assessment of the bank’s corporate governance and risk management programs, it said. Broadcom (AVGO) began shipping a new version of its data center switch chips that can boost the efficiency of AI accelerators, aiming to take a bigger role in the booming market for artificial intelligence computing. Shares rose on the news. The company started delivering the Tomahawk 6 switch chips to customers over the weekend, and the product will be broadly available in July, said Ram Velaga, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Core Switching Group. Switches, a central piece of networking equipment, allow computers to communicate with one another. A single new Tomahawk 6 can do the work of six of the previous versions, Broadcom said. Dollar General (DG) surged after increasing its annual guidance, helped by luring more higher-income shoppers looking for deals. The discount chain also said it expects to mitigate a significant amount of the tariffs currently in place. The company sees same-store sales gaining as much as 2.5% this fiscal year, up from guidance in March calling for an increase as high as 2.2%. The retailer also nudged up expectations for earnings per share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dollar General Jumps, Constellation Higher on Meta Deal, Broadcom Rises Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this edition of Stock Movers:- Dollar General (DG) surged after increasing its annual guidance following a first quarter that topped projections. The discount chain also said it expects to mitigate a significant amount of the tariffs currently in place. The company sees same-store sales gaining as much as 2.5% this fiscal year, up from guidance in March calling for an increase as high as 2.2%. The retailer also nudged up expectations for earnings per share. “We are pleased with our start to the year,” Chief Executive Officer Todd Vasos said in the earnings release. The company said it’s seeing more higher-income shoppers make purchases, a sign that even wealthy consumers are looking for deals amid weakening sentiment.- Constellation Energy (CEG) shares are up after it agreed to sell power from an Illinois nuclear plant to Meta Platforms Inc. as artificial intelligence sends power demand soaring. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp signed a 20-year contract to buy 1,121 megawatts from the Clinton plant starting in mid-2027, when a state subsidy expires, according to a statement Tuesday. Constellation, the biggest US nuclear operator, and Meta didn’t provide financial details.Under the deal, Constellation will invest in boosting Clinton’s output. The company is also considering plans to build another reactor at Clinton, which already has federal approval for a second unit.- Broadcom (AVGO) shares are rallying ahead of earnings this week and after it began shipping a new version of its data center switch chips that can boost the efficiency of AI accelerators, aiming to take a bigger role in the booming market for artificial intelligence computing. The company started delivering the Tomahawk 6 switch chips to customers over the weekend, and the product will be broadly available in July, said Ram Velaga, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Core Switching Group. Switches, a central piece of networking equipment, allow computers to communicate with one another. A single new Tomahawk 6 can do the work of six of the previous versions, Broadcom said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dollar General Rises, Constellation Energy Gains, Lululemon Up After Piper Sandler Raises Price Target Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Dollar General shares (DG) rise after the retailer reported first-quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, and management boosted its comparable sales forecast for the full year, as well as the low end of its EPS target. Despite low-income shoppers feeling squeezed by inflation, Dollar General's sales have continued to increase, and its value-priced offerings may attract more customers during economic downturns.- Constellation Energy shares (CEG) rise after the company agreed to sell power from an Illinois nuclear plant to Meta Platforms Inc. in a 20-year contract starting in mid-2027. Under the deal, Constellation will invest in boosting the Clinton plant's output, and is also considering plans to build another reactor at the site.- Lululemon (LULU) shares rise after Piper Sandler raised the target on Lululemon Athletica Inc. to $315 from $280. Maintains neutral rating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bumble Falls, Dollar General Rises, Pinterest Gains After Rating Upgrade Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Bumble shares (BMBL) fell on Tuesday after JPMorgan downgrades to underweight from neutral. Analyst Cory Carpenter says shares have rallied over 50% since President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements.- Dollar General shares (DG) rise after the retailer reported first-quarter profit and sales that topped expectations, and management boosted its comparable sales forecast for the full year, as well as the low end of its EPS target. Despite low-income shoppers feeling squeezed by inflation, Dollar General's sales have continued to increase, and its value-priced offerings may attract more customers during economic downturns.- Pinterest (PINS) gains after JPMorgan raises rating to overweight from neutral. A diversification of its advertising platform to provide full-funnel capabilities is supporting further revenue upside at the social media firm, says analyst Doug Anmuth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Signet Raises Outlook, Constellation Sells Power to Meta, Dollar General Earnings Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Signet Jewelers (SIG) shares climb 14% in premarket trading after the owner of Kay Jewelers boosted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year, following first-quarter results that was ahead of expectations.- Nuclear stocks gain in US premarket trading after Constellation Energy (CEG)agreed to sell power from an operating nuclear plant in Illinois to Meta Platforms, an agreement that could lead to the construction of a new reactor at the site.- Dollar General (DG) slightly increased its annual guidance after the first quarter topped projections. The discount chain also said it expects to mitigate a significant amount of the tariffs currently in place. The company sees same-store sales gaining as much as 2.5% this fiscal year, up from guidance in March calling for an increase as high as 2.2%. The retailer also nudged up expectations for earnings per share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nuclear Stocks Jump ; Applied Digital Soars; Credo Technology Surges Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Constellation Energy (CEG) agreed to sell power from an operating Illinois nuclear plant to Meta Platforms Inc., a deal that could spur construction of a new reactor at the site as artificial intelligence sends power demand soaring. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp signed a 20-year contract to buy the output from the Clinton plant starting in mid-2027, when a state subsidy expires, according to a statement Tuesday. Constellation, the biggest US nuclear operator, declined to provide financial details. - Applied Digital (APDL) shares rise as much as 45% on Monday, in biggest intraday jump since September, after the company entered into two lease agreements with CoreWeave in North Dakota. Shares in CoreWeave climb as much as 11%. - Credo Technology (CRDO) shares advance 13% in premarket trading after the company reported revenue for the fourth quarter that beat the average analyst estimate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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European Miners Fall, UBS Gains, MJ Gleeson Slump Tuesday, June 3, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Miners could be on the move Tuesday as base metals fall on concern about China’s economic outlook, as a gauge of the country’s manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level in more than two years. - UBS shares jump as much as 4.1% after Jefferies upgraded the stock to buy from hold, saying that the bank may be reaching a potential turning point on capital, with some clarity expected this week. - MJ Gleeson slashed guidance, citing a slow housing market recovery in the UK and planning delays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Boeing Upgrade, US Automakers Stocks Fall, Moderna Rises Monday, June 2, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Boeing (BA) shares are up on word that the Trump administration has been including orders for Boeing planes in trade discussions. That news is helping restore Bank of America’s confidence in the stock. “Boeing aircraft have emerged as a favored trade mechanism in recent US trade negotiations, which we suspect will continue,” Ronald Epstein of Bank of America wrote in a research note. The analyst said deals — including a record order from Qatar Airways — as well as the end of China’s ban on airlines taking delivery of Boeing planes are creating a buying opportunity in shares. Epstein raised the stock to a buy from neutral while boosting the 12-month price target to $260, the highest on Wall Street and about 25% higher than where the stock currently trades, from a target of $185. - General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) shares are slipping after President Donald Trump said Friday that he would increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% from 25%. Trump hopes the increased levies will protect margins for domestic mills and spur investment in new production capacity, and shares of US steel and aluminum makers surged in after-hours trading after the announcement on Friday. But construction companies have warned that levies on steel and aluminum — which Trump had already raised from 10% to 25% — will increase the cost of critical building materials.- Moderna (MRNA) shares are up after the company gained US approval for a new Covid vaccine for a narrower group of people, in the latest sign that regulators are restricting access to immunizations under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The company’s second-generation vaccine is cleared for all adults over 65 and anyone over 12 who has at least one risk factor for severe disease, Moderna said in a statement Saturday. Moderna’s Covid shot had previously been approved for people 12 years of age and older regardless of their underlying health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Closing Bell: Applied Digital Rises, Tesla Falls on France Sales, Steelmakers Surge Monday, June 2, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Scarlet Fu, Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo.- Shares of Steel Dynamics (STLD) rose along with other US-based steelmakers as traders continued to react to President Donald Trump's Friday announcement of higher tariffs on steel and aluminum. Trump hopes the increased levies will protect margins for domestic mills and spur investment in new production capacity, and shares of US steel and aluminum makers surged in after-hours trading after the announcement on Friday. But construction companies have warned that levies on steel and aluminum — which Trump had already raised from 10% to 25% — will increase the cost of critical building materials.- Tesla (TSLA) shares fell on word that new-vehicle registrations plunged to an almost three-year low in France. The automaker sold only 721 cars in May, down 67% from a year earlier, according to French industry association Plateforme Automobile. Tesla’s registrations were the lowest since July 2022, despite the company rolling out a redesigned version of its most popular vehicle, the Model Y. Musk recently denied the need for a plan to improve Tesla’s fortunes, telling Bloomberg News in a May 20 interview that the company had “already turned around.” While the CEO claimed Tesla was seeing sales decline along with every other carmaker in Europe, manufacturers including Volkswagen AG, Renault SA and BMW AG increased deliveries in the first four months of the year.- Applied Digital (APLD) shares rose as much as 45% today, in its biggest intraday jump since September, after the company enter into two lease agreements with CoreWeave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Broadcom Up Ahead of Earnings, Moderna Higher, Disney Slides on Layoffs Monday, June 2, 2025

-Broadcom (AVGO) is up today ahead of earnings this week. Bloomberg Intelligence analysts are expecting the software giant to post slightly better results and guidance led by strength in AI. -Moderna (MRNA) share rose after the drugmaker won FDA approval for its second-generation Covid vaccine. The company’s second-generation vaccine is cleared for all adults over 65 and anyone over 12 who has at least one risk factor for severe disease, Moderna said in a statement Saturday. Moderna’s Covid shot had previously been approved for people 12 years of age and older regardless of their underlying health. Vaccine makers have been on high alert to challenges under Kennedy, a longtime critic of immunizations who leads the health agency that oversees the Food and Drug Administration. - Disney (DIS) shares are lower after it was reported that it would be laying off several hundred employees across its film and TV businesses, cuts that underscore the tough times in Hollywood are far from over. The staff reductions began Monday and are falling on employees in marketing, publicity, casting and development, along with corporate financial operations, according to the company. Hollywood has been in a cost-cutting mode for years, with production and employment in a downward spiral. Disney, based in Burbank, California, announced a retrenchment in February 2023, eliminating 7,000 jobs in a bid to cut expenses by $5.5 billion. The company later increased that target to $7.5 billion. Competitors have also laid off thousands of workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BioNTech Rises, Boeing Gains, Nucor Up After Trump Steel Announcement Monday, June 2, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- BioNTech (BNTX) shares rise after Bristol-Myers Squibb said it will pay BioNTech SE as much as $11.1 billion to license a next-generation cancer drug. The deal includes a $1.5 billion upfront payment, $2 billion in installments through 2028, and up to $7.6 billion in milestone payments, with the partners splitting development and manufacturing costs and profits equally.- Boeing (BA) shares gain after BofA Global Research upgraded the planemaker to buy from neutral, with analyst Ronald Epstein writing that company’s “aircraft emerged as the favored trade tool for the Trump administration in recent trade deals.”- Nucor (NUE) shares are up after President Trump's Friday announcement that steel and aluminum tariffs will double to 50% on June 4th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Boeing Gets an Upgrade, Moderna Wins FDA Vaccine Approval Monday, June 2, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Boeing (BA) shares gain after BofA Global Research upgraded the planemaker to buy from neutral, with analyst Ronald Epstein writing that company’s “aircraft emerged as the favored trade tool for the Trump administration in recent trade deals.”- Moderna (MRNA) shares rise after the drugmaker won FDA approval for its second-generation Covid vaccine for all adults over 65 and anyone over 12 who has at least one risk factor for severe disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steel Stocks Movers; Bristol Myers Deal; BYD Downswing Monday, June 2, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- US Steel (X) shares are weaker this morning on news that President Trump is threatening to raise steel and aluminum tariffs. President Trump announced that he would increase tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%, saying the move would help protect American workers. The deal would ensure the iconic American firm remains US-owned and operated, with Trump promising that US Steel workers would receive a $5,000 bonus and that $2.2 billion of the proposed investment would be earmarked to increase steel production.- Cleveland Cliffs (CLF) is moving in the opposite direction of its competitor this morning as its rising on the tariff news. The president made the announcement during a visit to a United States Steel Corp. plant near Pittsburgh, where he championed an expected deal between US Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel Corp.- BYD (BYDDY) shares fell due to concerns that its price cuts are drawing government scrutiny and becoming unsustainable for the Chinese EV industry. The Chinese government and industry associations have expressed concerns about the "rat-race competition" and "vicious competition" in the auto sector, warning that it could hurt profit margins and product quality.- Bristol Myers (BMY) is higher this morning along with the broader pharma sector as it agrees to pay BioNTech SE up to $11.1 billion to license a next-generation cancer drug, with $1.5 billion upfront and $2 billion in installments through 2028. The deal marks a major payoff for BioNTech, which initially licensed the compound from Chinese biotech Biotheus in 2023 and later bought the company outright for up to $950 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steel Stocks Move on Tariff News; Pharma Stocks Pop on Deal; Tesla Lower Monday, June 2, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: - US Steel (X) shares are weaker this morning on news that President Trump is threatening to raise steel and aluminum tariffs. President Trump announced that he would increase tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% from 25%, saying the move would help protect American workers. The deal would ensure the iconic American firm remains US-owned and operated, with Trump promising that US Steel workers would receive a $5,000 bonus and that $2.2 billion of the proposed investment would be earmarked to increase steel production. - Cleveland Cliffs (CLF) is moving in the opposite direction of its competitor this morning as its rising on the tariff news. The president made the announcement during a visit to a United States Steel Corp. plant near Pittsburgh, where he championed an expected deal between US Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. - Bristol Myers (BMY) is higher this morning along with the broader pharma sector as it agrees to pay BioNTech SE up to $11.1 billion to license a next-generation cancer drug, with $1.5 billion upfront and $2 billion in installments through 2028. The deal marks a major payoff for BioNTech, which initially licensed the compound from Chinese biotech Biotheus in 2023 and later bought the company outright for up to $950 million. - Tesla (TSLA) is moving to the downside this morning along with other big names in the tech sector. It comes as new-vehicle registrations fell further in France, undercutting Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s assertion last month that the carmaker has recovered from its early-year sales slump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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EU Defence Gains, Polish Stocks Drop, Global Trade Dip Monday, June 2, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: - European defense stocks are outperforming this morning as the UK plans to spend £1.5 billion to build six munitions factories, expand its fleet of attack submarines and invest in its nuclear deterrent. - Global stocks started the new month under pressure as a flare-up in global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty dampened investors’ appetite for risk. - Warsaw WIG20 index drops as much as 3.4% in early trading after the nationalist opposition candidate wins Poland’s presidential election; results are seen as a blow for pro-EU cabinet and its delayed reforms agenda as well as a test for this year’s rally on local assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Weekly Roundup: Beauty Brands Ulta and Elf Rise, Texas Pacific Land Falls Friday, May 30, 2025

- Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares surged the most since 2020 after delivering first-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates, signaling that shoppers are buying up beauty products despite growing economic concerns. Profit last quarter was $6.70 a share, the company said Thursday after markets closed, beating analyst expectations for $5.80. Comparable sales were also higher than expected. The company boosted its full-year outlook for sales and profit. The better-than-expected results bode well for the turnaround plan led by Steelman as growing economic worries push consumers to pull back spending elsewhere. The company’s effort in part leans on exclusive products such as a new hair-care line from Beyoncé.- Elf Beauty (ELF) shares surged on Thursday, after the cosmetic company agreed to acquire Hailey Bieber's beauty brand, Rhode, for $1 billion. - Texas Pacific Land (TPL) fell for its eighth consecutive day on Thursday, its longest losing streak since April 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Closing Bell: Ulta Jumps, Costco Defies Tariff Worries, Gap Drops Friday, May 30, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers: Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Scarlet Fu, Carol Massar and Jess Menton. Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares surged the most since 2020 after delivering first-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates, signaling that shoppers are buying up beauty products despite growing economic concerns. Profit last quarter was $6.70 a share, the company said Thursday after markets closed, beating analyst expectations for $5.80. Comparable sales were also higher than expected. The company boosted its full-year outlook for sales and profit. The better-than-expected results bode well for the turnaround plan led by Steelman as growing economic worries push consumers to pull back spending elsewhere. The company’s effort in part leans on exclusive products such as a new hair-care line from Beyoncé. Costco (COST) shares were up after the retailer posted better than expected earnings in the third quarter, a sign that the nation’s largest club chain is flexing its scale and devoted following to navigate tariffs and economic turbulence. Costco is the latest big-box retailer to post quarterly results, as investors and analysts search for clues on how shoppers are spending. Many consumer-facing companies have posted soft results in recent weeks with Target Corp., Procter & Gamble Co. and Kraft Heinz Co. slashing their annual outlooks. Walmart Inc. and a handful of names have been outliers with strong results. Sweeping, on-again, off-again US tariffs have upended operations across industries, fueling chaos among companies, investors and consumers. Courts are weighing in on whether these tariffs can stay in effect. Gap (GAP) shares dropped nearly 21% during trading on Friday after the apparel retailer predicted a tariff impact of as much as $300 million, offsetting better-than-expected results at its biggest brands. On Thursday, Gap said tariffs could result in a $250 million to $300 million hit if they remain at current levels of 30% for most goods from China and 10% for other countries. The retailer said it has strategies to mitigate more than half of that cost. Gap reiterated its full-year guidance for sales and operating income, but added the outlook doesn’t include the potential impact of any duties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gap Sinks, Costco Rises, Airbnb Falls After Truist Downgrade Friday, May 30, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Gap (GAP) shares sink after the company predicted a tariff impact of up to $300 million and revealed weakness at Banana Republic and Athleta. The retailer reiterated its guidance for sales and operating income this year, but this does not include the potential impact of tariffs, and has strategies to mitigate more than half of the tariff cost.- Costco Wholesale (COST) shares rise after the company posted better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, with earnings per share of $4.28, above Wall Street analysts' expectations. The company is navigating tariffs and economic turbulence by flexing its scale and devoted following, and is expected to implement price increases later in the year on a selective basis.- Airbnb (ABNB) shares fall after Truist Securities cut its recommendation to sell from hold and lowered its price target to $106 from $112.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ulta Beauty Leaps, Cooper Companies Slump, Regeneron Plunges on Disappointing Data Friday, May 30, 2025

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Ulta Beauty (ULTA) shares leap as much as 16% on Friday, the most intraday since November 2020, after the cosmetics retailer boosted its earnings per share forecast for the full year. Analysts flag strong execution at the company, with Citi noting that competitive pressures from new points of distribution, like Sephora, is abating. - Cooper Cos (COO) shares slump after the contact lens maker cut its outlook for organic growth for the year even as the company reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter. The disappointing guidance spurred a downgrade at JPMorgan.- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) shares slump after Wells Fargo Securities cut the recommendation on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. to equal-weight from overweight. The company's Sanofi-partnered COPD treatment also unexpectedly failed in a Phase 3 study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.