Market Movements: Earnings Reports and Analyst Actions Drive Stock Performance
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) shares declined following its Q3 earnings release, reflecting investor scrutiny over healthcare sector performance. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) also edged lower post-earnings, while Wells Fargo (WFC) bucked the trend with a rally after surpassing Q3 2025 estimates.
Oracle (ORCL) surged on news of a strategic deal with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which concurrently benefited from an analyst upgrade. Critical Metals (CRML) extended gains amid geopolitical commentary on China trade policy, and Strata Skin Sciences (SSKN) soared due to promising clinical trial results.
Qualcomm (QCOM) faced headwinds from escalated patent litigation, contrasting with DLocal’s (DLO) rise post-analyst endorsement. Broadcom (AVGO) dipped despite unveiling a competitor chip, and Micron (MU) retreated after a downgrade.