Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently.
Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 4.3%, disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 5.3%.
Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock.
These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.
Wondering which stocks are making significant price gaps? Explore the S&P500 index on Thursday to find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
Stay updated with the movements of the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday. Discover which stocks are leading as top gainers and losers in today's session.
Shares of food flavoring company McCormick (NYSE:MKC) jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter 2025 earnings that beat analyst expectations and reaffirmed its full-year financial outlook. The company posted an adjusted earnings per share of $0.69, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.65.
Wall Street entered full rally mode on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 extending its record-setting climb and the S&P 500 approaching its February peak, as easing geopolitical fears and renewed hopes for a dovish Federal Reserve lifted investor sentiment.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Thursday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
Wondering which stocks are making significant price gaps? Explore the S&P500 index on Thursday to find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
Food flavoring company McCormick (NYSE:MKC) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $1.66 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.69 per share was 5.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
