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CooperCompanies shares fell Friday to their lowest point in more than a year, a day after the maker of consumer-focused medical equipment posted worse-than-expected quarterly sales.

Shares of clothing and accessories retailer Gap (NYSE:GAP) jumped 18.9% in the pre-market session after the company reported impressive fourth quarter results that beat analysts' revenue and EPS expectations. What drove shares up was the full-year guidance for operating profit growth. The company called for 8-10% growth, which was well above expectations. While store closures continued as part of its optimization strategy, growth in online sales and improved operating efficiency should help sust

Shares of fabless chip and software maker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) jumped 14.3% in the pre-market session after the company reported impressive first-quarter 2025 results, with revenue and EPS surpassing Wall Street expectations, driven by strong demand in AI semiconductor and infrastructure software segments. The standout figure was AI revenue, which surged 77% year on year, reflecting growing investments from hyperscale customers. This helped lift total revenue by 25% compared to the previous ye

Shares of pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) jumped 7.4% in the morning session after the company agreed to be acquired by Sycamore Partners for $10 billion. The acquisition price represents a roughly 8% premium to the stock's trading price a day before the news was public.

Shares of medical device company CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO) fell 8.1% in the pre-market session after the company reported weak fourth quarter results: revenue missed, which is never a good sign. EPS was in line while the company reiterated full-year sales guidance. Markets typically reward companies that beat and raise guidance. Overall, the results could have been better.

Shares of internet of Things company Samsara (NYSE:IOT) fell 14% in the morning session after the company reported weak fourth quarter results: its billings missed, and its full-year revenue guidance only met expectations. On the other hand, Samsara's optimistic full-year EPS guidance blew past analysts' expectations. In addition, its revenue, EPS, and EBITDA outperformed Wall Street's estimates. Overall, this quarter had some key positives. The stock's reaction suggested markets focused on the

U.S. equities fell at midday on continued worries about the impact of Trump administration tariffs plus a weaker-than-anticipated report on February job creation.