Vistra shares jumped 10% to $124.45 Friday after the electricity and power-generation company reported third-quarter profit and revenue above analyst expectations, citing strong demand. The stock remains down 23% so far this year.
Gogo shares climbed after the Federal Communications Commission renewed the company’s Commercial Aviation Air-Ground Radiotelephone licenses for another 10 years, covering its exclusive 800 MHz air-to-ground spectrum in the U.S. and its network of 150 towers.
Airbnb’s AI customer service tools handled about 40% of customer support issues without human intervention in the latest quarter, up from 33% in the prior quarter, Raymond James analysts said. They also linked the company’s AI efforts to lower support costs per booking.
Extreme Networks shares climbed 13% to $23.70 on Friday after Reuters reported that the networking software and equipment company is exploring a sale, citing people familiar with the matter. The stock is up 42% this year.
The European Commission has conditionally approved Akzo Nobel’s proposed acquisition of Axalta Coating Systems, accepting the companies’ offer to sell Akzo Nobel’s vehicle-refinish coatings business in the European Economic Area to a suitable buyer.
X-Energy shares gained 11% to $9.99 at midday Friday after the company selected Fluor to provide design and engineering services for its planned energy facility near Richland, Washington. The rise came as the stock remained down 52% over the past three months.
Veon shares climbed 7.9% to $81.32 on Friday after its Beeline Kazakhstan subsidiary completed an $81 million acquisition of OLX Group’s Kazakhstan business, while the company also reported a third-quarter profit after a loss a year earlier.
Crude and refined-product futures were lower Friday, leaving crude prices on course to finish the week about $16 a barrel below last Friday. Markets have been pricing in the possibility of renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations and the implications of Democrats’ victories in the midterm elections.
A $25 billion share repurchase authorization lifted Lam Research shares 10% to $204.12 by midday Friday, extending the stock’s gains this year to 19%. The board approved the authorization without setting a termination date, the company said.
Seven & i Holdings says 7-Eleven’s North American business remains on track to open 1,300 stores and convert 2,600 locations to franchises by 2030. The company plans 500 franchise conversions in 2027, according to its Investor Day presentation released online Friday.
Demand for high-protein dairy ingredients helped Saputo overcome weaker cheese pricing and higher costs in its fiscal second quarter, lifting revenue and adjusted earnings above analysts’ expectations. The Montreal-based company also reported higher net income from continuing operations.
Brookdale Senior Living shares fell 13% to $9.36 Friday after the senior housing operator reported third-quarter revenue below analysts’ expectations and cut its full-year outlook, citing slower occupancy growth.
Fox Corp. has completed its acquisition of Roku, combining the media company’s news and sports programming with the connected-TV platform provider in a deal valued at about $22 billion, based on enterprise value.
Five9 shares fell 22% to $26.72 on Friday after the company lowered its adjusted earnings outlook for the year and issued a fourth-quarter forecast that fell short of some analyst estimates. The decline came despite quarterly revenue topping expectations and shares remaining up more than 40% year to date.
Eton Pharmaceuticals shares climbed 12% to $52.59 on Friday after the company reported third-quarter revenue of $57.9 million, more than twice the year-earlier level, and raised its full-year revenue outlook.
Koppers Holdings shares dropped 26% to $29.52 in premarket trading Friday after the company reported third-quarter profit and sales below analyst expectations. The wood-products and carbon-compounds provider said higher raw material and logistics costs outweighed gains from increased volumes and cost reductions.
Inter IKEA Group reported revenue of 25.9 billion euros for its 2026 fiscal year, down from 26.3 billion euros a year earlier, as the owner of the Swedish furniture brand works to cut costs and keep prices low. The year ended Aug. 31.
Algoma Central’s third-quarter net income climbed to C$54.2 million from C$39.4 million a year earlier, supported by stronger agricultural and construction shipping volumes, an expanded fleet and a gain from selling two vessels.
Kura Sushi shares dropped 17% to $30.65 in premarket trading Friday after the Japanese restaurant chain reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss, missed sales expectations and forecast fiscal 2027 revenue below analysts’ estimates.
Biodesix shares fell roughly a third in premarket trading Friday after the company lowered its full-year revenue forecast, saying operational issues and stronger-than-expected seasonality weighed on third-quarter growth. The decline came after the stock had roughly tripled year to date through Thursday’s close.
Docebo reported third-quarter net income of $9.4 million, or 37 cents a share, as subscription sales and larger contracts lifted results. Adjusted earnings of 55 cents a share exceeded analysts’ 44-cent estimate, while revenue also came in above forecasts.
Oklo shares climbed 10% to $21.13 in premarket trading Friday after the nuclear technology company reported a third-quarter loss smaller than analysts expected and revenue above their estimates. The move came after the stock had fallen 73% year to date through Thursday’s close.
NerdWallet shares fell nearly a quarter in premarket trading Friday after the financial services company reported third-quarter earnings and revenue below analyst expectations. The stock was trading at $8.74; through Thursday’s close, it had declined 12% this year.
Canadian Utilities’ third-quarter net income fell to C$94 million from C$100 million a year earlier, as C$87 million in after-tax charges weighed on results. The charges included costs tied to an Alberta court ruling on customer refunds and a provincial healthcare law.
Canopy Growth’s fiscal second-quarter revenue rose 22% as international cannabis sales more than doubled, but C$35.8 million in fair-value charges tied to its U.S. business pushed the company’s net loss sharply higher.
A C$800 million noncash writedown at Telus Health pushed Telus to a third-quarter loss, as the Canadian telecom company cited lower growth expectations, weak market conditions and valuation marks related to its divestiture process. Revenue also declined, though the drop was smaller than analysts had forecast.
Enbridge’s net income nearly doubled in the third quarter, reaching C$1.29 billion, as noncash gains on financial hedges lifted results. The Canadian energy-infrastructure company also reported higher distributable cash flow and adjusted earnings slightly above analysts’ expectations.
Fidelity National Financial raised its quarterly dividend by 3.8%, increasing the payment to 54 cents per share from 52 cents, the Jacksonville, Fla.-based title insurance and transaction services provider said Friday.
Snap-On will pay a quarterly dividend of $2.75 per share, up 13% from $2.44, after the toolmaker’s board approved an increase. The new rate amounts to $11 annually and carries an estimated yield of about 3%, based on Thursday’s closing share price.
Brookfield Asset Management raised $25 billion in the third quarter, lifting its year-to-date fundraising total to $123 billion as investors continued to seek infrastructure and other real assets. Chief Executive Connor Teskey said fundraising showed “no signs of slowing down” as the firm tracks toward a record year.
