Market Update: Stocks Making Headlines in Midday Trading
Airplanes with Southwest Airlines sit on the tarmac at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Nov. 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading, with significant movements in their stock prices. The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer issued disappointing 2026 earnings guidance, forecasting an adjusted profit ranging between $2.80 per share and $3 per share for the coming year, which is lower than the expected earnings per share of $3.05 for 2026 by analysts polled by LSEG. As a result, Pfizer’s shares slid more than 4%.
Other Notable Stocks
Elanco Animal Health saw its shares rise more than 3% after CEO Jeffrey Simmons and CFO Robert VanHimbergen disclosed purchases, according to regulatory filings. In contrast, Circle Internet Group shares jumped more than 8% after Visa announced that U.S issuer and acquirer partners can settle transactions with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. Dollar.
Southwest Airlines shares climbed more than 2% and touched a new 52-week high after Barclays upgraded the name to overweight from equal weight, citing the airline’s potential to benefit from a material upgrade in commercial strategy. On the other hand, energy names such as Halliburton and APA tumbled as U.S. crude oil dropped to its lowest price since 2021, with West Texas Intermediate crude sliding as low as $54.98 a barrel.
Cosmetics and Beauty
Estee Lauder saw its shares advance 3% after Bank of America added Estee Lauder to its US 1 List, rating the beauty company a buy and deeming it its top pick in beauty for 2026. This development highlights the ongoing trends and shifts in the cosmetics industry, with companies adapting to changing consumer preferences and market conditions.
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