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Shares of identity management company Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after an analyst at Truist upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from 'Hold'.
Shares of furniture company La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB)
jumped 3.7% in the after-market session after an announcement by President Trump of a forthcoming tariff on imported furniture. The proposed policy is seen as a significant advantage for La-Z-Boy, which, unlike many of its competitors, has a large manufacturing presence in the United States. While shares of rivals like RH, Wayfair, and Williams-Sonoma, who rely heavily on imports, declined on the news, investors appear confident that La-Z-Boy will be shielded from the potential tariffs. The policy aims to support U.S. manufacturing, and according to the announcement, a tariff investigation is set to be finalized in 50 days.
Shares of computer processor maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
jumped 4.3% in the morning session after the U.S. government announced it will take a nearly 10% equity stake in the chipmaker through an $8.9 billion investment.
Shares of online home goods retailer Wayfair (NYSE:W)
fell 7.5% in the morning session after President Donald Trump announced plans to launch a significant tariff investigation on furniture imports. The drop followed a statement from President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, where he announced his intention to launch a "major" tariff investigation into furniture imports. Trump stated the investigation would conclude within 50 days, after which tariffs at rates "yet to be determined" would be imposed. The move is intended to revitalize domestic furniture manufacturing in states like North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. The announcement also impacted other furniture retailers, with shares of RH and Arhaus also declining, signaling broad investor concern over the potential impact of new tariffs on the industry.
Shares of cloud software provider Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) jumped 3.3% in the morning session after Needham & Company upgraded the stock to a Buy from a Hold rating.
Shares of office furniture manufacturer MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN) fell 3.5% in the morning session after a potential major tariff investigation into furniture imported into the U.S., which could result in new duties being imposed within 50 days. The announcement, posted on social media, stated that an investigation into imported furniture will be completed within 50 days, after which tariffs at a "rate yet to be determined" would be implemented. The news sent a ripple of concern through the home goods industry, with shares of other retailers like RH and Williams Sonoma also declining. The potential for new duties comes at a challenging time for the sector, which is already contending with signs of slowing discretionary spending on big-ticket items like furniture. Broader economic indicators also point to a loss of momentum, adding to investor concerns that higher prices resulting from tariffs could further dampen consumer demand in an already fragile market.
Shares of kitchenware and home goods retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)
fell 3.3% in the morning session after President Donald Trump announced a "major Tariff Investigation on Furniture coming into the United States.". The announcement, made on the Truth Social network, stated that an investigation into furniture imports would be completed within 50 days, after which tariffs would be imposed at a rate "yet to be determined." Williams-Sonoma, which relies heavily on imported goods, fell alongside other furniture retailers like RH and Wayfair.
Shares of bitcoin development company MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell 3.3% in the morning session after the price of Bitcoin fell and an analyst reiterated a 'Sell' rating citing risks in the company's funding strategy.
Shares of outdoor equipment company Toro (NYSE:TTC)
jumped 4.8% in the morning session after it received analyst upgrades from both DA Davidson and Longbow Research. DA Davidson raised its rating on the lawn care equipment manufacturer to Buy from Neutral, setting a price target of $93. The firm cited several positive factors, including strong late-spring sales according to dealer data and favorable trends in the company's residential segment.
Shares of health insurance company Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ:ALHC)
jumped 4% in the morning session after KeyBanc upgraded the stock to Overweight from Sector Weight, setting a price target of $21.00. The investment firm highlighted Alignment Healthcare's integrated Medicare Advantage-value-based care model as a key strength, stating it's "emerging as a better...mousetrap vs. traditional models."
