Stocks Making Significant Moves Midday: Accenture, Synopsys, United Therapeutics, Vicor Among Others
Several stocks experienced notable price movements midday due to earnings reports, legal rulings, and strategic announcements. Accenture surged nearly 18% after reporting better-than-expected Q4 revenue of $18.7 billion and EPS of $3.29. Synopsys rose over 8% following an investor day outlining a growth strategy with projected 2027 revenue between $11.1-$11.2 billion, along with a partnership announcement with OpenAI. United Therapeutics jumped nearly 6% after winning a patent infringement case against Liquidia, which dropped more than 15%. BTIG upgraded United Therapeutics to buy and downgraded Liquidia to neutral due to the ruling's impact on Yutrepia marketing. Vicor shares surged almost 10% as it raised its Q3 revenue growth guidance from at least 20% to over 30%, driven by increased royalties. Other notable moves included Constellation Energy rising nearly 3% after a long-term deal with Amazon, and BJ's Restaurants jumping about 5% following an upgrade from Mizuho. Meanwhile, Sigma Lithium fell 16% due to production delays in Brazil.
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