Premarket Stock Movers: Alphabet, Accenture, Rocket Lab and Others
In premarket trading, several stocks saw significant movements driven by earnings reports, new product launches, and business developments. Alphabet rose 2% after unveiling its advanced AI model Gemini 4 Argon, which promises improvements in cybersecurity and professional work. Accenture surged nearly 17%, outperforming both guidance and analyst expectations with $18.68 billion in revenue and strong earnings per share of $3.29. Rocket Lab shares climbed 4.5% after securing a major multiyear launch contract for its Electron missions, while McCormick gained almost 5% following better-than-expected third-quarter results. Dollar Tree rose slightly on an upgrade from Loop Capital, citing favorable macroeconomic conditions ahead of the holiday season. Nu Holdings added nearly 6%, denying media speculation about acquiring Monzo. Micron reported stronger-than-anticipated fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue but saw its stock fall slightly despite positive numbers.
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