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Shares of insurance technology company Lemonade slid over 9% after Morgan Stanley lowered its rating on the stock, citing its rapid price appreciation over the past month. The move was reinforced by a maintained "Underperform" rating from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.
Shares of data analytics company Palantir Technologies fell on Tuesday, pressured by a sector-wide downturn in artificial intelligence stocks, recent insider selling, and a general risk-off sentiment in the broader market.
Shares of Penguin Solutions surged after the AI infrastructure company reported record fiscal third-quarter results that significantly beat analyst expectations. The company also substantially raised its full-year financial guidance, citing strong demand in its AI-focused businesses.
U.S. stocks showed mixed performance in Wednesday's trading, with several companies experiencing significant shifts in market value due to earnings reports, analyst ratings, and acquisition news. Tech firm Dell saw modest gains, while cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks registered a notable decline.
Kirby Corporation stock jumped on Wednesday after BofA Securities raised its price target, citing strong growth prospects in the company's Power Generation segment driven by demand from data centers. The firm maintained its "Buy" rating on the shares.
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, is reportedly seeking approximately $10 billion in its first external funding round, which would value the company at $130 billion.
A Chinese cybersecurity platform has issued a warning about a potential security risk in Anthropic's AI coding tool, Claude Code, alleging it can transmit sensitive user data without consent. Anthropic described the feature as an experimental anti-abuse mechanism.
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump's remarks on an interim deal with Iran fueled geopolitical uncertainty and a surge in oil prices. Gains in some chipmaker stocks helped to limit losses on the Nasdaq.
Shares of Kirby Corporation (KEX) climbed significantly after BofA Securities raised its price target and Stephens initiated coverage with a positive rating. The upgrades highlight favorable conditions in the inland barge market and growth in the company's power generation division.
