Wall Street pushed higher in midday trading, with the S&P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive gain — its longest winning streak since November 2023. The index rose about 1% to 5,560, fully recovering the losses sustained after former President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs on April 2.
Leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 33.6% year on year to $2.29 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($2.45 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 5.2% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.36 per share was 22.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
While the S&P 500 includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner.
Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
What a brutal six months it’s been for Western Digital. The stock has dropped 39.5% and now trades at a new 52-week low of $40.41, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
What a brutal six months it’s been for onsemi. The stock has dropped 39.3% and now trades at $42.72, rattling many shareholders. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Friday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Analog chips maker ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 14.6% year on year to $1.72 billion. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.4 billion underwhelmed, coming in 16.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.95 per share was 2.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
