Shares of ioT solutions provider Samsara (NYSE:IOT) fell 6.7% in the morning session after investors appeared to continue taking profits following the stock's significant rally the previous week.
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.
JSW Steel’s pullback comes despite a strong run in metal stocks, with the Nifty Metal index up nearly 6% last week and analysts citing robust domestic demand, policy support, and China’s supply cuts as key tailwinds.
Since September 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 91%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Morgan Stanley has surged 192% to $148.85 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 33.3% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 17.5%.
Shares of biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA)
fell 4.8% in the afternoon session after competitors Pfizer and BioNTech announced positive topline results for their updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine formula. The data from Pfizer and BioNTech showed their vaccine produced a robust immune response, signaling continued strong competition in the COVID-19 vaccine market.
Shares of apple device management company Jamf (NASDAQ:JAMF) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after it continued to rally as the company posted strong second-quarter financial results. The software provider, which helps organizations manage and secure Apple devices, reported revenues of $176.5 million, marking a 15.3% increase from the previous year and surpassing analyst expectations by 4.7%. The positive quarter was further supported by solid beats on both annual recurring revenue and billings estimates.
Shares of online platform company Coupang (NYSE:CPNG)
jumped 8.9% in the afternoon session after it experienced a technical breakout that sent the stock to a new 52-week high.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
jumped 2.8% in the morning session after Citigroup raised its price target on the stock.
Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match.
The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
The U.S. stock market has delivered surprisingly strong returns in 2025, but history and Wall Street say the index will trade sideways in the remaining months of the year.
Global financial markets are currently navigating a turbulent sea, buffeted by a relentless storm of escalating trade tensions and proliferating geopolitical risks. The convergence of these powerful forces is casting a long shadow over investor sentiment, amplifying market volatility, and injecting profound uncertainty into corporate outlooks worldwide. From punitive tariffs
The financial markets are on the cusp of a significant shift, with the Federal Reserve widely anticipated to enact an interest rate cut in September 2025. This pivotal move is primarily driven by clear and compelling evidence of a weakening U.S. labor market, signaling a strategic pivot by the
The U.S. stock market is bracing for a fascinating transitional period, with major financial institutions forecasting a phase of moderated gains and heightened volatility for the S&P 500 (SPX) in late 2025. This anticipated choppiness is seen not as a setback, but as a prelude to a more
Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC)
jumped 4.5% in the afternoon session after continued positive momentum as it received bullish commentary from Wall Street, including being named a 'Top Pick' by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring raised the firm's price target on Western Digital to $99 from $92, reiterating an Overweight rating. This decision followed meetings with company executives, which increased the firm's confidence in Western Digital's technology roadmap.
