Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Netflix (NFLX) has refinanced part of a $59 billion bridge loan to support its potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.The streaming giant secured a $5 billion revolving credit facility and two $10 billion delayed-draw term loans to refinance part of the bridge facility it took out for its Warner Bros. bid, according to a filing on Monday. That leaves $34 billion for syndication. - Shares of Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) rallied in premarket trading as a group of private equity firms led by Permira and Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire Clearwater in a deal valuing the investment and accounting software maker at $8.4 billion including debt. Clearwater investors would get $24.55 a share for an equity value of about $7 billion, according to a statement confirming an earlier report by Bloomberg News. The company said the price, which is roughly 10% higher than the stock’s last close, represents a 47% premium to the price on Nov. 10, before Bloomberg reported the two buyout firms were in talks to buy it. - Shares of Datavault AI (DVLT) soared ahead of the US market open after the company announced the issuance of two U.S. patents supporting its push into AI-powered data monetization and blockchain-based content licensing. The patents, which enable automated smart contract enforcement and tokenized royalty distribution, bolster the company’s position in the $369 billion global content licensing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This episode of Stock Movers:- BHP and other miners are up as gold rose to an all-time high, as escalating geopolitical tensions and bets on further US rate cuts added momentum to the best annual performance in more than four decades.- Dairy makers are being hit after news that China will impose preliminary anti-subsidy duties of 21.9% to 42.7% on certain dairy products imports from the European Union from Dec. 23, according to a Ministry of Commerce statement.- Harbour Energy agreed to acquire LLOG Exploration Co. for $3.2 billion, marking the UK company’s entry into the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This episode of Stock Movers:- Telecom Italia’s board approved a proposal to convert the company’s savings shares into ordinary stock and to reduce its share capital, moving toward a long-delayed change that would simplify its capital structure.- Fresnillo and other miners are up as gold rose to an all-time high, as escalating geopolitical tensions and bets on further US rate cuts added momentum to the best annual performance in more than four decades.- Harbour Energy agreed to acquire LLOG Exploration Co. for $3.2 billion, marking the UK company’s entry into the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Computer data storage companies SanDisk (SNDK) and Micron (MU) both saw a boost to their share prices, coinciding with the rise of AI and computer technology spaces - Rivian (RIVN) sees their stock price climb 10.7% with anticipation for the release of the R2, their mid-size SUV - Frozen potato product brand Lamb Weston (LW) dropped 26% after a consistent decline and the company re-affirming its guidanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Tim Stenovec and Carol Massar. On this episode of Stock Movers: - Cruise group Carnival (CCL) sees their share price jump by over 9% today as the company expects profits to increase next year - WhiteFiber (WYFI) shares rose after it announced a 10-year 40 megawatt co-location agreement between its subsidiary Enovum Data Centers Corp. and Nscale Global Holdings, representing around $865 million in contracted revenue.  - KB Home (KBH) saw their stock decrease by 8.5% after posting fiscal 4th quarter revenue that missed analyst estimatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Oracle (ORCL) sees a 7% boost after it was announced that they would be leading a group of buyers in purchasing TikTok. - Nike (NKE) is down for the fourth day in a row with an 11% drop today. Sales are continuing to decline, citing difficulty in China as well as their Converse brand. - BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) is up big at 17% with their agreement to buy Amicus Pharmaceutics, helping expand their treatments for rare diseases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Nike (NKE) shares sink after the company warned that sales will decline this quarter amid persistent weakness in China and at its Converse brand. The world’s largest sportswear company expects revenue to be down in the low-single digits in the three months that started Dec. 1, a surprising turn after two straight periods of growth.- FedEx (FDX) shares fall the most intraday since June 25, as the shipping firm upgraded FY targets, but to a lower magnitude than the 2Q earnings beat as it suffers from a string of cost headwinds including the grounding of its MD-11 planes.- KB Home (KBH) shares fall. The homebuilder posted fiscal fourth-quarter profit that missed analysts’ estimates. The mid-point of the outlook range for fiscal 2026 housing revenue also lagged expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- BioMarin (BMRN) shares rise after the company agreed to buy Amicus Therapeutics Inc. for about $4.8 billion, helping the biotech company expand its portfolio of treatments for rare diseases.- FedEx (FDX) shares fall the most intraday since June 25, as the shipping firm upgraded FY targets, but to a lower magnitude than the 2Q earnings beat as it suffers from a string of cost headwinds including the grounding of its MD-11 planes. - Nike (NKE) shares sink after the company warned that sales will decline this quarter amid persistent weakness in China and at its Converse brand. The world’s largest sportswear company expects revenue to be down in the low-single digits in the three months that started Dec. 1, a surprising turn after two straight periods of growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Shares of Nike (NKE) fell as much as 10 percent in premarket trading as the sportswear retailer’s third-quarter guidance disappointed investors, with its turnaround hampered by weak sales in China and the Converse brand. It expects third-quarter sales to be down low-single digits, and gross margins to shrink by roughly 2 percentage points due to tariffs. North America business — a bright spot for fiscal 2Q — is expected to grow more slowly in the third quarter as product liquidation will no longer provide a big sales boost.- Shares of FedEx (FDX) edged lower in the early session as the shipping firm upgraded FY targets, but to a lower magnitude than the 2Q earnings beat as it suffers from a string of cost headwinds including the grounding of its MD-11 planes. Analysts are mostly positive on 2Q results that are boosted by peak season demand, cost reductions and customer wins in B2B health care. The non-core freight division that’s scheduled to be spun off remains under pressure.- Shares of Oracle (ORCL) rallied ahead of the US market open as TikTok’s long-delayed plan to separate from Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. was put in motion Thursday when the video sharing sensation said it’s being bought by a group of buyers, led by Oracle. TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew told employees that the company and ByteDance signed binding agreements to create a US joint venture majority-owned by American investors, according to an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg. Chew wrote that he was “pleased to share some great news” and said agreements with Oracle, Silver Lake Management and MGX have been signed. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, 2026, though Chew added that “there’s more work to be done” before then. Chinese regulators have yet to say whether they’ll approve the transaction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Shares of Nike (NKE) fell as much as 10 percent in premarket trading as the sportswear retailer’s third-quarter guidance disappointed investors, with its turnaround hampered by weak sales in China and the Converse brand. It expects third-quarter sales to be down low-single digits, and gross margins to shrink by roughly 2 percentage points due to tariffs. North America business — a bright spot for fiscal 2Q — is expected to grow more slowly in the third quarter as product liquidation will no longer provide a big sales boost.- Shares of Oracle (ORCL) rallied ahead of the US market open as TikTok’s long-delayed plan to separate from Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. was put in motion Thursday when the video sharing sensation said it’s being bought by a group of buyers, led by Oracle. TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew told employees that the company and ByteDance signed binding agreements to create a US joint venture majority-owned by American investors, according to an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg. Chew wrote that he was “pleased to share some great news” and said agreements with Oracle, Silver Lake Management and MGX have been signed. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, 2026, though Chew added that “there’s more work to be done” before then. Chinese regulators have yet to say whether they’ll approve the transaction.- Shares of FedEx (FDX) edged lower in the early session as the shipping firm upgraded FY targets, but to a lower magnitude than the 2Q earnings beat as it suffers from a string of cost headwinds including the grounding of its MD-11 planes. Analysts are mostly positive on 2Q results that are boosted by peak season demand, cost reductions and customer wins in B2B health care. The non-core freight division that’s scheduled to be spun off remains under pressure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This episode of Stock Movers:- WH Smith is under investigation by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority over the accounting error in its North American business that triggered a stock slump and the resignation of its chief executive officer.- BBVA SA said it will carry out its largest share buyback ever as it seeks to draw a line under its failed bid for Banco Sabadell.- Ipsen shares drop as much as 3.8%, the worst performance in the Stoxx 600 Health Care Index on Friday morning, after the company said a mid-stage trial evaluating its experimental oral drug for an ultra-rare bone disease did not meet its primary endpoint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This episode of Stock Movers:- Renault has regained its investment-grade status at S&P Global Ratings. UBS rates Arcadis and Rieter neutral. On Tradegate, Rolls-Royce and Ads-Tec Energy are among the most active industrials stocks before European markets open, gaining 1.2% and falling 8.2% respectively. - European sportswear stocks could be active on Friday after Nike warned sales will decline this quarter due to weakness in China and its Converse brand- WH Smith is under investigation by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority over the accounting error in its North American business that triggered a stock slump and the resignation of its chief executive officer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Micron (MU) kicked off its biggest single-day stock gain in more than eight months after delivering an upbeat forecast for the current quarter, signaling that surging demand and supply shortages are allowing the memory-chip maker to charge more for products.- Nike (NKE) posted more weakness in China and its Converse brand, sending shares down and offsetting higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter. Direct-to-consumer sales missed expectations, while Converse plunged 30% in the fiscal second quarter ended Nov. 30. Revenue rose 1% to $12.4 billion, above the average of analyst estimates.- FedEx Corp. (FDX) raised the low end of its full-year profit and sales outlook, signaling the company’s efforts to slash costs and streamline its delivery networks are bearing fruit as demand improvesSebastian EscobarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Cannabis stocks like Tilray (TLRY) and Canopy (CGC) fell Thursday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana as a lower-class drug. Trump's order reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III drug from Schedule I, but doesn't permit legalized recreational sales. Other Schedule I substances include highly addictive drugs with no accepted medical use, such as heroin, while Schedule III substances are considered to have lower potential for abuse. - Birkenstock (BIRK) shares drop after the company predicted a slower pace of sales growth in the coming year as its sandals and clogs contend with the impact of a weaker US dollar and tariffs. - Shares of Lululemon (LULU) jumped after activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than $1 billion in Lululemon. Elliott has been working with retail executive Jane Nielsen, who is viewed as a potential CEO candidate, as the company searches for a replacement for current CEO Calvin McDonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Cannabis stocks like Tilray (TLRY) and Canopy (CGC) fell Thursday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana as a lower-class drug. Trump's order reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III drug from Schedule I, but doesn't permit legalized recreational sales. Other Schedule I substances include highly addictive drugs with no accepted medical use, such as heroin, while Schedule III substances are considered to have lower potential for abuse.- Shares of Micron Technology (MU) the largest US maker of computer memory chips, rose by the most in eight months after the company gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter, signaling that surging demand and supply shortages are allowing the company to charge more for products.- Shares of Lululemon (LULU) jumped after activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than $1 billion in Lululemon. Elliott has been working with retail executive Jane Nielsen, who is viewed as a potential CEO candidate, as the company searches for a replacement for current CEO Calvin McDonald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Accenture (ACN) shares fall after the IT services company gave an outlook that analysts said pointed to slower growth. It also reported first-quarter results that are seen as strong.- Birkenstock (BIRK) shares drop after the company predicted a slower pace of sales growth in the coming year as its sandals and clogs contend with the impact of a weaker US dollar and tariffs. - CarMax (KMX) shares rise after said it will tolerate lower margins and boost ad spending to repair its business and attract buyers after slumping sales wiped out half of the used car retailer’s market value this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Instacart (CART) is down after Reuters reported that the Federal Trade Commission has sent the grocery delivery company a civil investigative demand.- Lululemon (LULU) rises on reports that activist investor Elliott Investment Managementhas built a stake of more than $1 billion in the athletic apparel retailer.- Micron (MU) jumps after providing an upbeat forecast for the current quarter, citing surging demand and supply shortages that are allowing the company to charge more for products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (DJT) soared ahead of the US market open after the company behind Truth Social announced that it agreed to merge with clean fusion energy company TAE Technologies in an all-stock transaction valued at more than $6 billion.- Shares of Micron Technology (MU) moved higher in premarket trading after the company gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter, a sign that surging demand and supply shortages are allowing the company to charge more for products. Fiscal second-quarter revenue will be $18.3 billion to $19.1 billion, the company said in a statement Wednesday. Analysts had estimated $14.4 billion on average for the period. Excluding some items, profit will be $8.22 to $8.62 a share, compared with a projection of $4.71. Micron is the largest US maker of computer memory chips.- Shares of Lululemon Athletica (LULU) rallied after reports activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than $1 billion in the athleisure maker, according to people familiar. Elliott has been working for months with retail executive Jane Nielsen — a former chief financial officer and chief operating officer at Ralph Lauren — on Lululemon, said the person, who asked to remain unnamed as the matter is private.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (DJT) soared ahead of the US market open after the company behind Truth Social announced that it agreed to merge with clean fusion energy company TAE Technologies in an all-stock transaction valued at more than $6 billion. - Shares of Micron Technology (MU) rallied in premarket trading after the company gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter, a sign that surging demand and supply shortages are allowing the company to charge more for products. Fiscal second-quarter revenue will be $18.3 billion to $19.1 billion, the company said in a statement Wednesday. Analysts had estimated $14.4 billion on average for the period. Excluding some items, profit will be $8.22 to $8.62 a share, compared with a projection of $4.71. Micron is the largest US maker of computer memory chips.- Accenture (ACN) reported adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter that beat the average analyst estimate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On This episode of Stock Movers:- BP Plc appointed Meg O’Neill as chief executive officer, replacing Murray Auchincloss after just two years in the job as the oil giant struggles to revive its fortunes following a botched pivot toward renewables.- Whitbread shares rally as much as 4.5%, Thursday’s biggest gainer in the FTSE 100. Corvex Management announced it has accumulated a 6.05% ownership stake in the hotel operator and is calling for a strategic review of the company.- Rheinmetall shares were little changed after the firm adjusted its full-year outlook, in a move Morgan Stanley says represents an increase to sales growth at the group level, but a reduction on a standalone defense basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.