As we await the opening of the US market on Friday, let's delve into the pre-market session and discover the S&P500 top gainers and losers shaping the early market sentiment.
Monster Beverage beats Q3 estimates with strong revenue growth of 16.8% and a significant jump in earnings per share, sparking a positive market reaction.
Energy drink company Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 16.8% year on year to $2.20 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.56 per share was 17.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A clean balance sheet can signal disciplined management and stability.
It also means a company can expand and thrive without relying on borrowed capital.
Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. On the other hand, they usually underperform during bull runs,
and this paradigm has rung true over the past six months as the sector’s -6.2% decline paled in comparison to the S&P 500’s 21% gain.
After a brief and cautious rebound on Wednesday, risk-off sentiment returned sharply on Thursday, with AI-linked stocks leading a broad selloff across Wall Street and renewed pressure hitting crypto markets.
Tech stocks edged higher Friday, rebounding from Thursday's 1.5% drop in the Nasdaq 100 as upbeat earnings from mega-cap giants kept the rally momentum alive.
Even though Monster (currently trading at $65.28 per share) has gained 8.6% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 22.6% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Wall Street saw a cautious tone on Thursday as major tech-heavy indexes edged lower, weighed down by mixed earnings from the mega-caps and the lingering impact of hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell th
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is currently experiencing a wave of positive momentum, with its stock price widely anticipated to rise, driven by a series of robust financial performances throughout 2024 and 2025. The beverage behemoth has consistently surpassed analyst expectations, showcasing remarkable resilience and strategic growth in a dynamic global market.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Monday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
