Stocks making midday moves: Workday, Generac, Vital Farms, Vicor and more

Several stocks moved sharply in midday trading as investors reacted to companyspecific news. Workday rose after reports that financing efforts are continuing for a potential takeprivate bid, while Lucid gained after its chief executive said restructuring work with advisers had ended. Semiconductorrelated names also advanced, with SiTime rising after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an overweight rating, and Tower Semiconductor climbing after announcing a shipment agreement for optical engines used in AI infrastructure. Vicor also gained after licensing its Vertical Power Delivery modules to an AI equipment maker. Other notable movers included Generac, which jumped after saying it had reached a backup power supply deal with Amazon for data centers, and Vital Farms, which rose on reports that it is exploring strategic alternatives. Fluence Energy fell after cutting its fullyear guidance, reflecting weaker revenue and profitability expectations.