Stocks post midday moves after earnings, guidance, and deal news
U.S. stocks moved sharply after earnings, guidance, and major deal news See the biggest movers and what’s driving each stock’s midday surge
Several U.S.listed stocks moved sharply in midday trading on Thursday after companies reported earnings, updated guidance, or announced major business developments.
Accenture rose after quarterly revenue and profit came in above expectations. McKesson advanced after reaffirming its fiscal 2027 earnings outlook and extending a distribution partnership with CVS Health. United Therapeutics gained following a court ruling in its favor in a patent dispute, while Liquidia fell on the decision.
Other notable movers included Constellation Energy, which rose after announcing a longterm agreement with Amazon tied to nuclear capacity expansion, and Synopsys, which climbed after outlining longerterm growth targets and a new partnership with OpenAI. Vicor also rallied after raising its thirdquarter revenue growth forecast. Several other names, including McCormick, Sigma Lithium, Acuity Brands, BJ's Restaurants, and Corteva, also saw significant trading moves tied to companyspecific news.