Today’s Stocks to Watch: Occidental and Howard

Key Points To Watch Out For:

• Shares in Celanese fell 15% after posting losses and reporting lower overall demand
• Bumble released a weak financial forecast, driving its share price down 17%
• The defense sector in Europe remains on a roll, with Saab rising more than 20%

Celanese (CE): Impact of Low Global Demand

Celanese shares plummeted nearly 15% in pre-market trading after reporting quarterly losses. Weak demand in key sectors such as automotive, paints, and industry significantly impacted its financial performance.

Arista Networks (ANET): Positive Results, Cautious Market Reaction

Despite reporting double-digit sales growth and increased quarterly profits, Arista Networks saw its shares fall by 4% before the market opened. Investors appear to be cautious about its growth prospects in the cloud networking market.

Bumble (BMBL): Weak Outlook Drags Shares Down

Bumble posted a weak revenue forecast for the current quarter, causing a sharp 17% drop in pre-market trading. Investor concerns are fueled by uncertainty over the dating platform’s growth.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY): Quarterly Losses Affect Shares

Occidental Petroleum reported losses in the last quarter due to declining sales, leading to a slight dip in its shares before the opening. Investors are watching closely to see how the company plans to reverse this trend.

Howard Hughes (HHH): Pershing Square’s Move Raises Doubts

Pershing Square made a $900 million bid to increase its stake in Howard Hughes and appoint Bill Ackman as CEO. However, after a rally on Tuesday, the shares fell back in pre-market trading, reflecting investor skepticism about the proposal’s impact.

European Defense Sector Surges: Rheinmetall, Saab, and Leonardo Lead the Rally

Shares in the European defense sector continue to show strong momentum due to rising global demand. Rheinmetall and Leonardo are up nearly 15% for the week, while Saab has surged over 20%, reinforcing the upward trend in the sector.

Glencore (UK:GLEN): Disappointing Results Shake the Market

The commodities giant reported lower-than-expected profits and announced that it will review its main listing in London. This uncertainty impacted its share price, leading to a 7% drop in pre-market trading.

Philips (PHG): Weak Demand in China Hurts Earnings

Philips reported quarterly losses and warned that demand in China remains low, resulting in an 11% drop in its shares in Amsterdam. The slowdown in the Chinese market continues to affect companies in the technology and healthcare sectors.

Earnings Highlights of the Day

Investors will be closely monitoring the financial results of key companies:

• Analog Devices (ADI)
• Etsy (ETSY)
• Carvana (CVNA)

The market will be watching these figures and their potential impact on share prices.