The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Shares of video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
jumped 5.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong first-quarter financial results that surpassed expectations, overshadowing a weaker outlook for the upcoming quarter.
The announcement of upbeat revenues from Electronic Arts (EA) led to a rally in their shares, supported by strong performances from EA SPORTS and Apex Legends. Analysts maintain positive ratings and anticipate earnings accretion from share buybacks.
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 32.4% year on year to $1.67 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.8 billion was less impressive, coming in 5.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.79 per share was 23.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Risk appetite took a breather Tuesday, with major U.S. stock indices retreating modestly from record highs as investors braced for a pivotal stretch of earnings and macro events.
Shares of video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)
jumped 3.2% in the morning session after the company received a vote of confidence from Wall Street. Analyst Alicia Reese at Wedbush reaffirmed an "Outperform" rating on the stock. An "Outperform" rating suggests the analyst believes the stock will achieve returns superior to the broader market average.
Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence.
With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
Electronic Arts trades at $152.95 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 6.1% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 5.3%.
Wondering which stocks are making significant price gaps? Explore the S&P500 index on Thursday to find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
