Energy markets dominated headlines Thursday as a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions targeting Russia's oil giants sparked a sharp rebound in crude prices and lifted energy shares.
Tractor Supply (TSCO) reported Q3 earnings, meeting EPS estimates but slightly missing on revenue. The company also narrowed its full-year 2025 sales and profit outlook.
Rural goods retailer Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 7.2% year on year to $3.72 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.49 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
As we await the opening of the US market on Thursday, let's delve into the pre-market session and discover the S&P500 top gainers and losers shaping the early market sentiment.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Thursday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
With a federal shutdown now underway, investments in profitable and dependable companies with everyday demand (and steady dividend payments) can help investors stay grounded.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence.
With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
Seeking insights into today's market movers? Discover the S&P500 gap up and gap down stocks in today's session on Wednesday. Stay informed about the latest market trends.
The Toro Company’s second quarter results reflected the ongoing divergence between its strong professional equipment segment and continued weakness in residential demand. Management cited robust sales in underground construction and golf products as key drivers of professional segment growth, while persistent consumer caution weighed on residential sales. CEO Rick Olson noted, “Our third quarter results reflect this strong positioning,” but also acknowledged that lower homeowner demand and channel partner inventory reductions held back overall sales. The company’s efforts to drive cost savings and productivity improvements partially offset these pressures.
