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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after renewed confidence in the artificial intelligence sector fueled a market rally as Nvidia's CEO confirmed that computing demand has "gone up substantially."

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after renewed confidence in the artificial intelligence sector fueled a market rally as Nvidia's CEO confirmed that computing demand has "gone up substantially."

Electronics distributor Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:RELL) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.6% year on year to $54.61 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.13 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Metal coating and infrastructure solutions provider AZZ (NYSE:AZZ) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025 as sales rose 2% year on year to $417.3 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.68 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.55 per share was 1.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after confidence in the artificial intelligence market was renewed, pushing both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time intraday highs. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after confidence in the artificial intelligence market was renewed, pushing both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time intraday highs. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after confidence in the artificial intelligence market was renewed, pushing both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time intraday highs. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after confidence in the artificial intelligence market was renewed, pushing both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time intraday highs. 

Shares of computer processor maker AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) jumped 9.7% in the afternoon session after the stock maintained its strong momentum following the announcement of a significant, multi-year partnership with OpenAI. 

Shares of semiconductor maker Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) fell 16.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter financial results that missed revenue expectations and provided a disappointing forecast. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after confidence in the artificial intelligence market was renewed, pushing both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time intraday highs. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after confidence in the artificial intelligence market was renewed, pushing both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time intraday highs. 

Shares of data protection software company Commvault (NASDAQ:CVLT) jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities initiated coverage on the data protection company's stock with a 'Buy' rating and set a price target of $230. The research firm noted Commvault's strong position to benefit from the growing importance of data security, viewing it as a critical part of cybersecurity amid increasing ransomware attacks. The price target suggested significant upside from its previous trading price.

Shares of cloud data platform provider Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) jumped 6.4% in the afternoon session after UBS raised its price target for the company to $310 from $285 while keeping a 'Buy' rating on the stock. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after confidence in the artificial intelligence market was renewed, pushing both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time intraday highs. 

Shares of electrical supply company WESCO (NYSE:WCC) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after Barclays initiated coverage on the stock with an "Overweight" rating and a price target of $258.00. This new evaluation, led by analyst Guy Hardwick, offered a fresh perspective on WESCO's potential market path. The initiation of coverage was significant as Barclays had no prior rating on the company, adding a new viewpoint for investors.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Redwire (NYSE:RDW) fell 8.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a significant leadership and board shakeup. The changes included the retirement of Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Baliff, who also stepped down from the board of directors effective immediately. Director John Bolton also resigned from the board.

Shares of global manufacturing solutions provider Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after Bank of America Securities raised its price target on the company's stock to $65.00 from $58.00 while maintaining a "Buy" rating. The revised target from analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya represented a 12.07% increase and reflected continued confidence in the company's performance. 

Shares of RFID manufacturer Impinj (NASDAQ:PI) jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after Barclays initiated coverage on the company with an "Overweight" rating and a $200 price target. The new analysis came from Barclays analyst Guy Hardwick. An "Overweight" rating suggests that the analyst expects the stock to perform better than the average stock in its sector or market. This initiation of coverage by a major financial firm provided a new, positive perspective on the company, which likely boosted investor confidence in the stock's future prospects.

Shares of freight delivery company XPO (NYSE:XPO) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after JPMorgan reiterated its "Overweight" rating on the transportation and logistics company. 

Shares of infrastructure solutions provider Quanta (NYSE:PWR) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Truist Securities raised the price target on the stock from $472 to $521. The analyst, Jamie Cook, maintained a "Buy" rating on Quanta Services. This adjustment represented a 10.38% increase in the price target and indicated a positive outlook for the company. The confidence in the company's future performance appeared to be supported by strong demand for its services, as it ended the second quarter with a total backlog of $35.8 billion.

Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after Keybanc lowered its price target on the stock to $35 from $55, citing weak business trends. 

Shares of construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) jumped 4% in the afternoon session after several investment firms raised their price targets on the stock, citing strong profit margins and steady demand. Truist Securities increased its price target to $582 from $507 while keeping a "Buy" rating. Jefferies also lifted its price target. Analysts at Truist pointed to the company's $35 billion backlog as clear proof of strong, sustained demand that could support long-term growth. The positive sentiment was part of a broader trend, as Citi had also raised its price target on the company a day prior. In addition, Oppenheimer had recently reiterated an "Outperform" rating and increased its price target, highlighting demand from data centers and favorable economic trends.

Shares of voice AI technology company SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) jumped 8.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced an expanded partnership with French insurer Apivia Courtage to deploy its agentic AI technology in the insurer's contact centers. The collaboration involved implementing SoundHound's Amelia 7 AI platform, building on a previous successful project. That initial deployment had already resulted in a 20% productivity increase at Apivia Courtage's contact center, demonstrating the technology's effectiveness. This new agreement was seen as a positive step, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for the company's AI capabilities and its growing presence in the insurance industry. The partnership is a key part of the digital transformation for Apivia Courtage, which is a subsidiary of the AEMA Group, a major mutual insurance group in France.

Shares of HVAC and electrical contractor Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after UBS maintained its 'Buy' rating on the stock with an $875.00 price target, highlighting the company's strong fundamentals. The investment firm pointed to Comfort Systems' business model, which produced steady cash flows, alongside disciplined investments into acquisitions and capacity growth. 

Shares of data security company Varonis Systems (NASDAQ:VRNS) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after the company announced the launch of Varonis Interceptor, a new email security product that uses artificial intelligence to combat sophisticated cyber threats. 

Shares of medical technology company Enovis Corporation (NYSE:ENOV) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after the company announced the sale of its Dr. Comfort diabetic shoe business to Promus Equity Partners for up to $60 million. 

Shares of regional banking company Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after reports revealed its exposure to the collapse of auto-parts supplier First Brands Group through a fund linked to Jefferies Financial Group. 

Shares of fuel cell technology Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) fell 7.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced a warrant inducement agreement to raise cash, sparking concerns about potential share dilution, and received a downgrade from an analyst. 

Shares of specialty vehicles contractor Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after Truist Securities raised its price target on the stock, and the company prepared to showcase new autonomous military vehicle technology. 

Shares of freight transportation and logistics provider Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after an analyst at JPMorgan maintained a positive 'Overweight' rating on the stock, even while lowering its price target. 

Shares of live events and entertainment company Live Nation (NYSE:LYV) fell 3.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced its intention to offer $1.3 billion in convertible senior notes due in 2031. 

Shares of clinical research company Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE) jumped 6.1% in the afternoon session after Evercore ISI Group raised its price target on the company to $11.00 from a previous $7.00. 

Shares of computer hardware and IT solutions company Dell (NYSE:DELL) jumped 8.3% in the morning session after the company raised its long-term financial outlook, citing strong demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. 

Shares of genomics company Pacific Biosciences of California (NASDAQ:PACB) jumped 9.3% in the morning session after the National Institute on Aging's Long Life Family Study (LLFS) selected its technology to generate comprehensive genomic data. 

Shares of memory chips maker Micron (NYSE:MU) jumped 4.6% in the morning session after analysts raised their price targets on the stock, pointing to strong demand for its memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. 

Shares of enterprise data capture company Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after an analyst at Barclays upgraded the stock's rating to Overweight from Equal-Weight and raised the price target. 

Shares of building services and installation company TopBuild (NYSE:BLD) jumped 7.3% in the morning session after it completed the acquisition of Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI) for $1 billion in an all-cash transaction. 

Shares of online visibility management platform Semrush (NYSE:SEMR) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after the company announced the general availability of its new Site Intelligence tool, a solution designed for website health and monitoring. 

Shares of cloud monitoring platform Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) jumped 5.4% in the morning session after Bernstein raised its price target on the stock to $170 from $147, while keeping an Outperform rating. 

Shares of digital medical services platform Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) jumped 8% in the morning session after Evercore ISI Group raised its price target for the company from $8.00 to $9.00. Despite the higher price target, the firm kept its "In-Line" rating on the stock, which suggests an analyst believes the stock will perform similarly to the overall market. The decision to lift the price target while holding the rating steady pointed to a cautiously optimistic view of Teladoc Health's future performance.

Shares of digital advertising technology company PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) jumped 9.4% in the morning session after the company announced significant performance improvements from its collaboration with NVIDIA, which enabled it to process advertising decisions up to five times faster than traditional systems. The ad technology firm integrated NVIDIA's accelerated computing technology into its infrastructure, which cut down the time it took to process ad placements to about 1 millisecond from the industry norm of 5-10 milliseconds. This major speed increase resulted in 85% fewer auction timeouts. In turn, this allowed the company and its partners to capture advertising revenue that was previously lost due to system delays. The infrastructure overhaul also unlocked new AI-driven optimization strategies for the company.

Shares of supply chain software provider Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ:MANH) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after Barclays initiated coverage on the supply chain solutions provider with an 'Overweight' rating and a $247 price target. The new rating from Barclays analyst Guy Hardwick suggested confidence in the company's performance. This positive analyst view followed a similar move from the previous day when Stifel also began coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a $250 price target.

Shares of freight Delivery Company ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) jumped 4.2% in the morning session after Citigroup upgraded the company's stock rating to Buy from Neutral. The revision came with a price target increase to $89 from $79. The upgrade by Citigroup analyst Ariel Rosa reflected a more positive outlook on the logistics company's current market position. This action signaled increased confidence in the stock's potential performance.

Shares of sensor manufacturer Sensata Technology (NYSE:ST) jumped 3% in the morning session after Barclays initiated coverage on the company with an "Overweight" rating and a $43 price target. 

Shares of healthcare services company Select Medical (NYSE:SEM) jumped 14.3% in the morning session after RBC Capital raised its price target on the stock to $20 from $16, citing positive regulatory developments for the healthcare provider. The firm highlighted a decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to delay a new rule, which was interpreted as a favorable sign for the industry. This move was expected to give Select Medical a one-time benefit in the third quarter of 2025, helping to offset some earlier financial difficulties.

Shares of EV charging infrastructure provider Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) jumped 5.3% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company announced its UK subsidiary was selected to install, own, and operate 184 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the Wakefield district. 

Shares of digital operations platform PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after the company announced the launch of a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) agents designed to speed up incident response times. 

Shares of pet food company Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) fell 7.9% in the morning session after Bank of America Securities downgraded the stock and the company announced its Chief Financial Officer was departing. 

Shares of logistics solutions provider Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) jumped 4.4% in the morning session after analyst firm Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $40. The reaffirmation signaled consistent confidence in the stock's potential despite some headwinds.

Shares of data streaming platform provider Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) jumped 10.7% in the morning session after reports surfaced that the company was exploring a potential sale after receiving acquisition interest. 

Shares of e-commerce platform Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) jumped 2.6% in the morning session after an analyst at Baird raised the firm's price target on the stock. 

Shares of medical device company Penumbra (NYSE:PEN) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after Needham upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from 'Hold' and set a price target of $326. 

Shares of EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT) jumped 1.7% in the morning session after the company announced a new partnership with electric van brand Farizon to become its preferred provider of commercial-grade charging solutions. 

Shares of human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) jumped 2.3% in the morning session after DA Davidson reiterated its Buy rating on the stock with a $7 price target. 

Shares of scientific instruments company Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after Rothschild & Co initiated coverage on the stock with a 'Buy' rating and a $390 price target. 

Shares of cosmetics company e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) jumped 2.3% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock, citing the strong performance and potential of the rhode skincare line. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) jumped 8.3% in the morning session after the company signed a multi-launch deal with the Japanese satellite company, the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS). 

Semiconductor maker Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:PENG) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 8.6% year on year to $337.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.37 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Food flavoring company McCormick (NYSE:MKC) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.7% year on year to $1.72 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.85 per share was 4.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. Market leaders have certainly capitalized on outsourcing trends and digital transformation initiatives to boost sales, helping fuel a 39.6% gain for the industry over the past six months - 4.8 percentage points higher than the S&P 500.

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration, and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 47.9% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 34.7% return.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.

A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.

Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.

Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions. While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.

Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments. Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.