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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors' concerns about US-China trade tensions were eased by President Trump's more conciliatory tone over the weekend. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump eased concerns over escalating trade tensions with China, calming markets rattled by his earlier tariff threats. U.S. stocks rose sharply, with the Nasdaq-100 jumping nearly 2%, following a post on Truth Social where Trump suggested the trade conflict would not worsen. This shift in tone provided significant relief to investors, who had driven a sharp sell-off the previous Friday due to fears of higher tariffs. Technology companies with significant international supply chains and sales, such as AMD and Nvidia, led the market rally, with their shares climbing 4.2% and 3.4%, respectively. The broader market indexes, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, also saw substantial gains, reflecting widespread optimism that a potentially damaging trade war might be averted.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor fears eased as President Trump softened his tone regarding trade relations with China. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump eased concerns over escalating trade tensions with China, calming markets rattled by his earlier tariff threats. 

Shares of semiconductor production equipment provider Amtech Systems (NASDAQ:ASYS) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after investor fears eased as President Trump softened his tone regarding trade relations with China. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors' concerns about US-China trade tensions were eased by President Trump's more conciliatory tone over the weekend. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor fears eased as President Trump softened his tone regarding trade relations with China. Following a sharp selloff late last week fueled by threats of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, the president's more conciliatory weekend message that "it will all be fine" sparked a broad market rally. The semiconductor sector, which is particularly sensitive to international trade policies due to its global supply chains, was among the biggest beneficiaries of the improved sentiment. Chipmakers had posted significant declines during the previous week amid escalating tariff concerns. The reversal in tone helped these stocks recover a substantial portion of their recent losses as investors bought back into the sector, relieved that trade tensions might not escalate further.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. The positive shift followed a weekend post on Truth Social where Trump stated, "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!" and expressed a desire to help rather than hurt the country's economy. This statement provided significant relief to markets that had ended the prior week with steep losses. In response, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.3% higher, as investors' fears of escalating trade tensions subsided.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor fears eased as President Trump softened his tone regarding trade relations with China. Following a sharp selloff late last week fueled by threats of an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, the president's more conciliatory weekend message that "it will all be fine" sparked a broad market rally. The semiconductor sector, which is particularly sensitive to international trade policies due to its global supply chains, was among the biggest beneficiaries of the improved sentiment. Chipmakers had posted significant declines during the previous week amid escalating tariff concerns. The reversal in tone helped these stocks recover a substantial portion of their recent losses as investors bought back into the sector, relieved that trade tensions might not escalate further.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump eased concerns over escalating trade tensions with China, calming markets rattled by his earlier tariff threats. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor fears eased as President Trump softened his tone regarding trade relations with China. 

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softened tone from President Donald Trump on U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment. 

Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump softened his stance on China tariffs, which boosted technology stocks, and the company made several announcements regarding new partnerships and product adoption for its AI data centers. The easing of trade tensions was particularly beneficial for chipmakers like Nvidia, as China represented a critical market for its data center products. 

Shares of building systems company Limbach (NASDAQ:LMB) jumped 2.5% in the afternoon session after an analyst from Stifel maintained a 'Buy' rating on the stock while also lowering its price target. The analyst adjusted the price target for Limbach down to $132.00 from a previous $146.00. Despite this reduction, the firm kept its 'Buy' rating, which signaled continued belief in the company's performance. Investors appeared to focus on the positive aspects of the report, as the new target still represented a significant potential upside from the stock's recent trading levels. The maintained positive rating likely outweighed the concerns from the lowered price forecast.

Shares of specialty construction contractor company EMCOR (NYSE:EME) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after investment firm Stifel reiterated its 'Buy' rating and increased its price target for the company. The firm raised its price target on the stock to $718 from $692, an adjustment that reflected a continued positive outlook on EMCOR's performance potential. Adding to the optimistic view, a consensus of five analysts also held a 'Buy' rating on the stock.Contributing to the positive momentum, the major indices rebounded as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China emerged over the weekend. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite jumped around 1.7%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.2%. This rebound follows a significant sell-off the previous trading day, which saw the Nasdaq plummet 3.6% and the S&P 500 sink 2.7% after threats of new tariffs heightened fears of a trade war. Investor sentiment improved after the U.S. President adopted a more conciliatory tone toward Beijing in a social media post. The shift in language helped calm market jitters and spurred a broad-based rally as investors welcomed the potential de-escalation of the trade dispute.

Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) jumped 9.9% in the afternoon session after positive sentiment swept through the semiconductor industry as Broadcom announced a partnership with OpenAI to develop custom AI accelerators. The news lifted shares of fellow chipmakers, including onsemi. The collaboration between Broadcom and the creator of ChatGPT caused a rally across the sector, with investors showing renewed optimism about the demand for artificial intelligence hardware. Contributing to the positive mood, investor fears also seemed to ease after a more conciliatory tone regarding trade relations between the U.S. and China emerged, helping chip stocks rebound from a selloff during the previous trading session.

Shares of freight transportation and logistics provider Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) jumped 2.7% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Citigroup maintained a "Buy" rating on the stock, despite a slight adjustment to the price target. Analyst Ariel Rosa of Citigroup kept the positive rating for the transportation company but lowered the price target slightly from $373.00 to $371.00. The continued endorsement from the analyst likely boosted investor confidence. This positive view came during a period when the trucking industry typically experienced higher demand due to holiday freight, which can create tighter shipping capacity and benefit carriers.

Shares of financial advisory firm Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained its "Outperform" rating on the stock, signaling continued confidence. While the firm's analyst did lower the price target to $60.00 from $65.00, the market appeared to focus on the positive rating being upheld. This news followed a recent company update from a few days prior, where Lazard reported its preliminary assets under management (AUM) for September had risen to approximately $264.5 billion. The increase in AUM was attributed to market appreciation. The combination of the maintained positive analyst outlook and the recent growth in managed assets likely contributed to the stock's rise.

Shares of cloud monitoring platform Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced expanded support and new integrations for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), which aimed to improve the management of AI and machine learning workloads. 

Shares of global investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after investors showed optimism ahead of the company's third-quarter earnings announcement. The positive sentiment was fueled by widespread expectations that the investment bank would report strong results. Analysts pointed to a significant rebound in dealmaking and a healthier market for initial public offerings as key growth drivers. Projections called for a substantial year-over-year increase in earnings, with some estimates suggesting a rise of over 30%. The bank's investment banking and trading divisions were expected to benefit from renewed corporate confidence and a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions. 

Shares of composite decking and railing products manufacturer Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Goldman Sachs kept a Buy rating on the stock, even while lowering the price target. The analyst reduced the price forecast for the company's shares to $73.00 from a previous target of $83.00. Despite the cut, the decision to hold the Buy rating suggested continued confidence in the company's outlook. This positive signal appeared to outweigh the lowered price expectation for investors. 

Shares of investment banking firm Moelis & Company (NYSE:MC) jumped 4.2% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained an 'Outperform' rating on the stock, even while lowering the price target. The firm reduced its price expectation for Moelis to $80 from $89. Despite the lower target, investors seemed to focus on the positive signal of the maintained 'Outperform' rating. The stock's rise also occurred during a broader market upswing, as major U.S. stock indexes rose sharply, which may have contributed to the positive investor sentiment surrounding the company.

Shares of semiconductor designer Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) jumped 20.2% in the afternoon session after the company detailed its collaboration with NVIDIA to advance its PowiGaN gallium-nitride technology for next-generation AI data centers. The partnership aimed to accelerate the transition to more powerful 800 VDC systems designed for megawatt-scale computer racks that power artificial intelligence. Power Integrations published a white paper at the 2025 OCP Global Summit explaining the benefits of its technology. According to the company, its new chips delivered greater power density and efficiency compared to competing devices. The announcement was significant as the demand for power in AI data centers has been rising rapidly, and this technology helped address that need by simplifying rack design and making more efficient use of space.

Shares of regional banking company Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after the company launched a new business division aimed at serving high-net-worth individuals, while the broader market also rallied. The new unit, called the Western Alliance Private Client Group, was created to provide concierge banking and mortgage services to wealthy clients and their advisors. The stock's rise also came amid a wider market upswing, as U.S. stocks recovered from a previous sell-off. The S&P 500 jumped 1.5%, and the Nasdaq composite was more than 2% higher after President Donald Trump softened his tone on China, which boosted investor confidence.

Shares of semiconductor testing company Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after analysts at Stifel and BofA Securities raised their price targets on the stock, citing its growing potential in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Stifel increased its price target to $119 from $100, highlighting Teradyne's expanding role in the compute semiconductor test market. The firm noted Teradyne's efforts to potentially secure business from GPU giant Nvidia. While Stifel maintained a "Hold" rating, BofA Securities also lifted its target price on the stock to $145 from $110, though it kept an "Underperform" rating. The adjustments from both firms pointed to an increased valuation of the company based on its market position in the growing AI chip space.

Shares of networking chips designer Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after analysts at UBS raised their price target on the stock, while the broader semiconductor sector also experienced a rally. 

Shares of enterprise software giant Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) jumped 5.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced a strategic partnership with Zoom Communications to enhance its cloud offerings. The agreement involved running Zoom's customer experience platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, a move designed to help organizations improve customer service. 

Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) jumped 4.8% in the afternoon session after the company announced a breakthrough in advanced chip-making technology and received positive updates from analysts. The key development was a new etch technology, a vital step in making chips, designed for advanced packaging crucial for AI and 3D chip designs. This new method helps address issues with wafers warping during production. Following this news, Stifel raised its price target on the stock from $115.00 to $135.00, pointing to growth in memory markets. Similarly, Needham increased its price target from $115 to $150. The positive sentiment was part of a broader trend, as other chip companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing also saw their shares rise.

Shares of medical technology company Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company published promising clinical data for its next-generation Inspire V system designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). 

Shares of digital advertising technology company PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced a partnership with MNTN to expand access to premium Connected TV (CTV) advertising for marketers. The deal gave MNTN's self-serve advertising platform direct access to PubMatic's network of top-tier streaming publishers, including major names like Paramount and NBCUniversal. Early results from the collaboration showed that publishers using PubMatic's platform experienced a 10% revenue increase, driven by 14% more unique advertiser demand. The partnership also created a new path for growth by connecting with advertisers new to CTV, as nearly all of MNTN's customers had not advertised in this space before. This move tapped into a growing market, with U.S. CTV ad spending projected to reach nearly $37 billion in 2025.

Shares of entertainment venue operator Lucky Strike (NYSE:LUCK) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced the hiring of Brandon Briggs as its new chief revenue officer. Briggs previously worked as a senior vice president for MSC Cruises and also served as acting CFO for Virgin, bringing extensive experience to the position. In a public comment, Briggs expressed enthusiasm for the company's bold vision and the opportunity to accelerate growth. Lucky Strike Entertainment operated more than 370 locations, including bowling alleys and arcades across the US, under brands like Thunderbowl Lanes, Revel and Roll, and Boomers. The new hire pointed toward a focus on future expansion and revenue generation.Contributing to the positive momentum, the major indices rebounded as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China emerged over the weekend. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite jumped around 1.7%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.2%. This rebound follows a significant sell-off the previous trading day, which saw the Nasdaq plummet 3.6% and the S&P 500 sink 2.7% after threats of new tariffs heightened fears of a trade war. Investor sentiment improved after the U.S. President adopted a more conciliatory tone toward Beijing in a social media post. The shift in language helped calm market jitters and spurred a broad-based rally as investors welcomed the potential de-escalation of the trade dispute.

Shares of HVAC and electrical contractor Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after Stifel maintained its "Buy" rating on the stock and raised its price target. The analyst, Brian Brophy, increased the price target from $746 to $917. This revision represented a notable 22.92% increase, signaling strong confidence in the company's potential for future growth. Such a significant adjustment by a financial analyst often attracts positive attention from investors, as it suggests a more optimistic outlook on the stock's value based on the firm's research.

Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after analysts at Stifel and BofA Securities raised their price targets on the stock, signaling strong confidence in the semiconductor equipment maker. Stifel increased its price target to $1,050 from $922, while BofA Securities adjusted its target to $1,300 from $1,000, with both firms maintaining their 'Buy' ratings. Stifel noted KLA's resilience during industry downturns and pointed to several positive industry factors, including increased competition in advanced chip manufacturing and the broader adoption of new technologies. The stock's rise also occurred amid a wider rally in the AI sector, as KLA benefited from renewed optimism in semiconductor demand driven by AI infrastructure enthusiasm. This sentiment was supported by broader economic data showing a significant increase in investment in data centers and computer equipment.

Shares of construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings, an Australian-based mining software company. 

Shares of alternative investment management firm Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded its rating on the stock to "Outperform" from "Market Perform". This analyst action signaled a more positive outlook on the company's potential performance compared to the broader market. Despite the upgrade, the firm adjusted its price target downward to $150.00 from a previous target of $168.00. This indicated that while the analyst expected the stock to do better than the market, their overall valuation for the company was revised lower.

Shares of semiconductor machinery manufacturer Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) jumped 4.4% in the afternoon session after several Wall Street analysts signaled increased confidence in the company, leading to a rating upgrade and higher price targets. Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating on the stock to "Overweight" and set a price target of $209. In addition, Stifel maintained its "Buy" rating and lifted its price target to $215 from a previous $180. Needham also showed optimism by keeping its "Buy" rating and increasing its price target on Applied Materials to $260 from $240. These actions from financial analysts reflected a bullish view on the company's future performance and its position within the technology sector.

Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after multiple analysts raised their price targets and the company announced the expansion of a key testing facility to meet rising demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. 

Shares of data storage manufacturer Seagate (NASDAQ:STX) jumped 2.5% in the afternoon session after analysts at Citigroup and Evercore ISI raised their price targets on the company's stock. Citigroup analyst Asiya Merchant maintained a 'Buy' rating while increasing the price target to $250 from $215. Separately, Evercore ISI also kept its 'Outperform' rating but adjusted its price target significantly higher, moving it to $330 from $160. These actions from the financial analysts signaled continued optimism about Seagate Technology's market performance.

Shares of investment management firm T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ:TROW) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after analysts raised their price targets for the company's stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted its price target on T. Rowe Price to $115 from $112, while maintaining a "Market Perform" rating. In a similar update, Morgan Stanley also increased its price objective on the stock to $125 from a previous $116 and gave the shares a "positive" rating. These upward revisions from financial analysts indicated a more favorable view of the stock's potential value, which likely boosted investor confidence.

Shares of enterprise workflow automation company ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company's partners announced new investments and product launches leveraging its platform, amid a broader market rally. Apar Technologies, a global consulting firm, announced a strategic investment in Medeon, a company specializing in ServiceNow AI consulting and solutions. In separate news, DXC launched its Assure Smart Apps for the insurance industry, a product enhanced by a partnership with ServiceNow for its workflow technology. The stock's rise was also supported by a general market upswing, as U.S. stocks rallied after President Donald Trump downplayed the possibility of new tariffs on Chinese imports, easing investor concerns.

Shares of digital financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) jumped 3.4% in the afternoon session after a Goldman Sachs analyst raised the price target for the stock while keeping a Neutral rating. 

Shares of healthcare services provider BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after several analysts signaled increased confidence in the company, with UBS being the latest to raise its price target. The bank maintained its "Buy" rating on the stock while lifting its price target to $35 from $31. This move was part of a broader trend of positive sentiment, following recent price target increases from firms including Wells Fargo and B of A Securities. Adding to the optimism, analysts at TD Cowen, who also maintained a "Buy" rating, pointed to fundamental strength within the company. They highlighted expectations for strong results from BrightSpring's Pharmacy segment, helped by increased activity in certain generic drugs and new contracts for limited distribution drugs.

Shares of asset management firm Invesco (NYSE:IVZ) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported a 3.0% increase in its assets under management (AUM) for September, showing strong investor confidence. 

Shares of video sharing platform Rumble (NASDAQGM:RUM) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump softened his tone on China. 

Shares of power management chips maker Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) jumped 9.5% in the afternoon session after investors grew more optimistic that an escalating trade war with China could be avoided. 

Shares of children’s apparel manufacturer Carter’s (NYSE:CRI) jumped 7.3% in the afternoon session after the broader market rallied as President Donald Trump's comments eased trade tensions with China. 

Shares of young adult apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump softened his criticism of China, easing trade tensions. 

Shares of precision measurement and sensing technologies provider Vishay Precision (NYSE:VPG) jumped 5.7% in the afternoon session after the broader market rallied as President Donald Trump eased concerns over escalating trade tensions with China. 

Shares of american restaurant chain BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after a broad market rally lifted investor sentiment following a softer tone from Washington on the U.S.-China trade dispute. 

Shares of breakfast restaurant chain First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) jumped 5.7% in the afternoon session after the broader market rallied amid signs that a trade conflict between the U.S. and China might not be as severe as initially feared. 

Shares of electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) jumped 8.8% in the afternoon session after investors reacted positively to a softer U.S. tone on trade with China, which eased worries about potential tariffs that could impact the retailer. 

Shares of machine vision technology company Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) jumped 7.8% in the afternoon session after a broader market rally lifted technology stocks following positive developments on the U.S.-China trade front. 

Shares of department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) jumped 5.3% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump softened his tone on trade relations with China. 

Shares of bedding manufacturer and retailer Sleep Number (NASDAQ:SNBR) jumped 5.6% in the afternoon session after markets rallied, fueled by signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. 

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