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Open Text shares rallied on Friday after the Canadian enterprise software giant reported second-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst expectations, bolstered by a strong performance in its content management cloud division. Despite a marginal year-over-year decline in total sales, the company’s pivot toward recurring cloud services provided a necessary cushion against broader market volatility.
Shares of Galaxy Digital jumped on Friday after the cryptocurrency and data center firm announced its board had authorized a $200 million stock-repurchase program. The move reflects the company's intent to capitalize on what management views as an undervalued share price amid a stabilizing balance sheet.
Arc Resources shares plunged 10% on Friday after the Canadian energy producer pulled production guidance for its flagship Attachie development, overshadowing a fourth-quarter production beat. The decision to sideline the Montney-based project follows a year of inconsistent output that failed to meet internal targets, forcing management to reassess its long-term growth strategy.
Shares of Graham Corp. surged on Friday after the Batavia-based manufacturer reported a 21% jump in fiscal third-quarter revenue and raised its full-year outlook, significantly outpacing Wall Street expectations.
American consumer confidence climbed to a preliminary reading of 57.3 in February, surpassing analyst expectations and signaling a gradual shift in the national economic mood. The University of Michigan’s monthly survey indicates that while households remain wary of price pressures, the extreme pessimism seen late last year is steadily dissipating.
Industrial manufacturer Gorman-Rupp saw its stock climb 9% to a new 52-week high on Friday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings that outpaced the previous year. The rally follows a period of significant momentum for the company, which has seen its share price jump 72% over the last 12 months.
Bitfarms shares jumped 17% on Friday after the company announced its board approved a plan to redomicile from Canada to the United States. The strategic shift, which follows a year-long review, is designed to unlock American capital markets and reposition the firm as a provider of high-performance computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The Carlyle Group’s stock rallied Friday morning after the private equity giant reported a significant jump in fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that outperformed Wall Street expectations. Driven by strong fundraising and a record-breaking 2025, the Washington, D.C.-based firm saw its top-line growth nearly double year-over-year.
Pulse Biosciences saw its stock price soar 42% on Friday following the release of long-term data from a first-in-human feasibility study of its nPulse Cardiac Catheter system. The clinical results, which evaluated the device’s efficacy in treating atrial fibrillation, showed high durability and success rates over a 12-month period, offering a potential breakthrough in arrhythmia treatment.
VeriSign stock tumbled on Friday after the internet infrastructure provider reported fourth-quarter earnings that failed to meet analyst projections, overshadowing a modest revenue beat and an increased dividend payout.
Union workers at BP’s 440,000 b/d Whiting refinery in Indiana have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, as national contract negotiations between the United Steelworkers (USW) and a coalition of refiners led by Marathon Petroleum enter a period of heightened uncertainty.
Cboe Global Markets reported a significant jump in fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, outperforming Wall Street expectations as the exchange operator’s strategic pivot began to yield results. The Chicago-based company saw its net income climb to $312.2 million, driven by a 28% increase in revenue and a leaner operational structure following the divestment of international business units.
Plains All American Pipeline reported a significant jump in fourth-quarter net income on Friday, even as falling crude oil prices pulled total revenue down to $10.57 billion. The midstream operator successfully navigated market volatility to meet analyst expectations, though it continues to face headwinds from shifting contract rates in the Permian Basin.
San Diego-based PriceSmart Inc. has increased its annual cash dividend by 11%, signaling a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The board approved an increase to $1.40 per share, up from the previous $1.26, according to a company announcement on Friday.
A contractor for K92 Mining has died following a surface incident during roadwork activities at the company’s operations in Papua New Guinea. The fatality occurred near the Kumian Creek Contractor Camp, prompting an immediate investigation and a temporary suspension of localized work.
Proto Labs shares jumped 12% in pre-market trading Friday after the digital manufacturing firm reported a fourth-quarter profit that comfortably cleared Wall Street estimates. The company saw revenue climb to $136.5 million, fueled by a significant uptick in its machining business, as management signaled sustained growth through 2026.
RXO shares tumbled in pre-market trading Friday after the transportation provider reported a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss, as a contraction in truckload capacity and soft demand weighed heavily on the company’s bottom line.
Canadian inventories of wheat and canola climbed significantly at the end of last year, driven by a production boom in the Prairies that offset a sharp decline in soybean output and shifting global trade dynamics. Data released by Statistics Canada on Friday shows wheat stocks reached 27.5 million metric tons as of Dec. 31, a 5.9% year-over-year increase, even as export markets faced new headwinds.
Beverage manufacturing giant Refresco has reached a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta, a leader in plant-based food and beverage supply chains, for $6.50 per share in cash. The deal represents a significant premium over SunOpta’s recent market valuation and is designed to cement Refresco’s dominance in the North American alternative dairy sector.
GrafTech International shares plummeted 24% in pre-market trading Friday after the graphite electrode manufacturer reported a widened fourth-quarter loss driven by aggressive competitor pricing and stagnant global steel production.
Coty shares tumbled 14% in pre-market trading Friday after the beauty conglomerate reported a second-quarter loss and withdrew its full-year financial outlook, citing a sharp downturn in consumer demand and internal leadership transitions.
Bloom Energy shares surged 13% in pre-market trading after the power-generation firm reported fourth-quarter revenue that significantly outpaced Wall Street estimates. The company attributed the growth to insatiable energy demand from artificial intelligence hyperscalers, issuing a bullish financial outlook that suggests the data center boom is providing a long-term tailwind for its fuel-cell technology.
Beverage producer Refresco has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta for approximately $785 million, marking a significant expansion into the North American plant-based market.
Molina Healthcare shares plummeted 31% on Friday after the insurer issued a full-year profit forecast that fell significantly short of Wall Street expectations. The company cited surging Medicaid expenses and underperformance in its prescription drug business as primary drivers for the downward revision, sparking a massive sell-off.
Impinj Inc. shares cratered in pre-market trading Friday after the RFID technology specialist missed quarterly earnings expectations and issued a cautious forecast for the first quarter. Despite a slight revenue beat, the company’s narrow miss on adjusted profit and projected losses triggered a sharp reversal for a stock that had gained 43% over the past year.
QuinStreet shares surged in pre-market trading Friday after the online marketplace operator reported a significant swing to profitability for its second fiscal quarter, handily beating analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
Roivant Sciences stock jumped in premarket trading Friday after the company reported successful mid-stage trial results for brepocitinib, its experimental treatment for the inflammatory skin condition cutaneous sarcoidosis.
Once Upon a Farm, the Berkeley-based producer of organic children’s food, is set to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange this Friday after pricing its initial public offering at $18 per share. The valuation sits exactly at the midpoint of the company's projected range, signaling steady investor interest in the premium health-food sector.
Kongsberg Gruppen shares surged as much as 17% on Friday after the Norwegian defense contractor reported fourth-quarter earnings that significantly outpaced market expectations. Driven by a global rush for air defense systems and missiles, the company posted a 21% revenue increase and doubled its core earnings, underscoring the defense industry's rapid expansion amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Carlyle Group reported a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit and revenue, capping a record 2025 as the private-equity giant expanded its total assets under management to $477 billion. Driven by robust fundraising and performance that surpassed Wall Street expectations, the firm reported a sharp increase in net income compared to the previous year.