Shares of luxury furniture retailer Arhaus (NASDAQ:ARHS) fell 4.6% in the afternoon session after peer and fellow furniture retailer RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) reported disappointing quarterly results and lowered its outlook, creating negative sentiment across the sector.
Shares of genetic testing company Natera (NASDAQ:NTRA). fell 2.7% in the afternoon session after the company reached an $8.25 million settlement in a legal case. The case, titled 'Amanda Davis v. Natera Inc.,' was reported by the Daily Journal. While the financial impact of the settlement may not be substantial for a company of Natera's scale, news of legal disputes can create uncertainty among investors. The announcement may have raised concerns regarding the underlying issues of the lawsuit or the potential for future legal challenges, prompting a sell-off in the company's shares.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)
jumped 9.4% in the afternoon session after it announced the successful completion of its 70th Electron mission, a milestone that reinforces the rocket's position as the most frequently launched small orbital vehicle in the world.
Shares of language-learning app Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL)
fell 2.8% in the afternoon session after reports revealed Apple's new AirPods will be able to translate conversations in real time, introducing a significant competitive threat.
Shares of biotechnology company Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA)
fell 7.8% in the afternoon session after reports revealed Trump administration health officials plan to link COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths of around two dozen children.
Shares of discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE)
fell 4.5% in the afternoon session amid negative sentiment in the retail sector as peer company RH reported disappointing results and cut its full-year revenue forecast.
Shares of pet-focused retailer Petco (NASDAQ:WOOF)
fell 3.8% in the afternoon session after the company announced plans to close 25 underperforming stores nationwide as part of an effort to revive earnings.
Shares of telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after the stock extended its positive momentum as the company announced its expansion into the testosterone replacement therapy market.
Shares of health coverage company Centene (NYSE:CNC)
fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company highlighted a significant challenge for its Marketplace business during a recent investor conference.
Shares of off-price retail company Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL)
fell 4.6% in the afternoon session after prominent financial commentator Jim Cramer described the company's recent guidance as "fairly tepid."
Shares of fast-food chain Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING)
fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after investor sentiment soured amid reports of rising short interest and significant insider selling.
Shares of semiconductor materials supplier Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after a wave of positive news in the semiconductor sector, particularly SK hynix's announcement that it has completed the development of next-generation HBM4 memory chips.
Shares of office furniture manufacturer MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN) fell 2.8% in the afternoon session after peer company RH (RH), an upscale furniture retailer, reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results and lowered its guidance.
Shares of data analytics company Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after prominent market commentator Jim Cramer reiterated his bullish stance and a $200 price target on the stock.
Shares of global pharmaceutical company Pfizer (NYSE:PFE)
fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after reports revealed federal health officials are planning to link COVID-19 vaccines to the deaths of children.
Shares of application security provider F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) fell 3.4% in the afternoon session after it reversed gains from the previous day that were driven by the announcement of a new acquisition.
Shares of home automation and security solutions provider Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI)
jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after the company received a positive mention from Jim Cramer on CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round."
Shares of genomics company Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) fell 3.2% in the afternoon session after reports emerged of increased competition from a Chinese rival and news of a significant legal settlement.
Shares of global car rental company Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced its new virtual showroom technology has driven a 30% uplift in lead conversions for its Public Carriage Office (PCO) program.
Shares of business software provider Freshworks (NASDAQ:FRSH) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after the stock continued to slide following the company's recent Investor Day.
Shares of cloud communications provider 8x8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) fell 5.2% in the afternoon session after investor concerns grew over its financial health and growth prospects following several downbeat financial reports.
Shares of COVID-19 vaccine makers are trading lower Friday. Vaccine stocks fell Friday on a Washington Post report that Trump administration officials plan to link the shots to 25 child deaths.
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