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Why UniFirst (UNF) Stock Is Nosediving
Shares of workplace uniform provider UniFirst (NYSE:UNF) fell 13.7% in the morning session after Cintas terminated talks to acquire the company (UNF) in a deal that would have been worth $275 per share in cash. The offer price represented a premium of 46% over the stock's average trading price before the news of the offer was made public.
Why Markforged (MKFG) Stock Is Trading Up Today
Shares of 3D printer provider Markforged (NYSE:MKFG) jumped 30.3% in the morning session after a court ruled in Desktop Metal's favor in its litigation against Nano Dimension regarding the pending merger between both companies.
Cloudflare (NET) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
Shares of internet security and content delivery network Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) jumped 6.1% in the pre-market session after the stock received a double rating upgrade (Sell to Buy) from Bank of America, indicating that the firm's analysts saw a brighter road ahead. Bank of America analysts led by Madeline Brooks highlighted Cloudflare's unique positioning in the artificial intelligence space, stating, "The company offers a differentiated approach to AI, and we place a high probability on Cloudflare becoming the leader in AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS), which we expect will emerge as the preferred method of AI consumption for enterprises."
Why KB Home (KBH) Shares Are Plunging Today
Shares of homebuilder KB Home (NYSE:KBH) fell 9.6% in the after-market session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, which missed Wall Street's expectations for the key metrics we track, including sales, operating profits, and earnings. The company further dampened investor sentiment by lowering its full-year revenue guidance, as its backlog fell short of consensus estimates, an indication of a weaker-than-expected volume of unfulfilled orders.
Why Is CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
Shares of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) jumped 5.2% in the morning session after BTIG upgraded the stock's rating from Neutral to Buy. The firm felt there was improved forecast visibility given that the July 2024 global IT outage was now "eight months in the rearview mirror."
Desktop Metal (DM) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
Shares of 3D printing company Desktop Metal (NYSE:DM) jumped 115% in the pre-market session after a court ruled in its favor in its litigation against Nano Dimension relating to the pending merger between both companies.
Why Is Carvana (CVNA) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
Shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) jumped 6.3% in the pre-market session after Morgan Stanley analysts upgraded the stock's rating from Neutral to Buy. The analysts noted that the stock's recent pullback represented a "unique opportunity to build a position."
3 Software Stocks Walking a Fine Line
Software is rapidly reducing operating expenses for businesses. The undeniable tailwinds fueling the industry have also led to strong returns for SaaS stocks lately as they’ve gained 10.3% over the past six months. Investing here would have been wise - at the same time, the S&P 500 was flat.
1 Small-Cap Stock with Solid Fundamentals and 2 to Avoid
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
3 Stocks Under $50 Skating on Thin Ice
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks. But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.