Constellation Energy's shares surged over 6% after Google announced a long-term power agreement to purchase energy linked to 890 megawatts of new nuclear capacity, along with a separate 2,700-megawatt supply agreement. This deal supports more than $4.3 billion in new investments by Constellation, highlighting the company's role in the renewable energy sector.
Option Care Health's stock jumped more than 20% following reports that McKesson and Clayton Dubilier & Rice are in advanced discussions to acquire the infusion services provider for over $5 billion. McKesson's shares also rose by 1.5%. In other notable movements, Berkshire Hathaway disclosed the purchase of approximately 2.4 million shares of Lennar, leading to a 1.5% increase in Lennar's stock.
NeoGenomics shares increased by 5% after announcing a succession plan and reporting preliminary third-quarter revenue of $209 million, exceeding the $205.9 million consensus estimate. Advanced Micro Devices saw nearly a 2% rise after Citi raised its price target to $800, citing increased CPU demand.
Procter & Gamble's shares rose 1.2% following an upgrade from Evercore ISI, which raised its price target to $166. Corteva's stock gained nearly 3% after JPMorgan upgraded it to overweight, with a price target of $19, reflecting optimism about its focus on crop chemicals and improving agricultural commodity prices