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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta, Abercrombie & Fitch, Zoom, Intuit & more

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) rose 37% after beating Q2 estimates and raising its full-year outlook. Intuit (INTU) fell 4% due to disappointing FY2027 guidance. Meta (META) gained 3% after settling a case with state attorneys general. Zoom (ZM) dropped 7% after its Q3 forecast missed expectations. Kohl's (KSS) increased 2% after raising its full-year outlook. J.M. Smucker (SJM) climbed 3% on strong Q1 results. SolarEdge (SEDG) jumped 8% following a UBS upgrade. Semtech (SMTC) rose over 8% after beat

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Published Aug 26, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ANFBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The article aggregates multiple primary disclosures, each moving its respective stock, offering traders a snapshot of intraday catalysts.

02

Market read

Provides immediate trading cues for a range of sectors based on fresh earnings and guidance releases.

03

What to watch

Tariff refunds and regulatory settlements may have longer‑term earnings impact.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: midday trading

Background

Midday roundup of U.S. stocks with the largest price moves, highlighting earnings, guidance, legal and analyst actions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ANFBullishHigh confidence
Context

Abercrombie & Fitch stock jumped 37% after it beat Q2 earnings and raised its full‑year outlook.

Expected impact

Potential further upside if guidance holds.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings beat and outlook lift, driving large intraday move.

$INTUBearishHigh confidence
Context

Intuit fell 4% after issuing FY2027 revenue guidance below analysts' expectations.

Expected impact

Continued downside pressure pending clarification.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue guidance short of consensus signals slower growth.

$NOWBearishMedium confidence
Context

ServiceNow dropped about 2% as Intuit's weak guidance weighed on software peers.

Expected impact

Short‑term weakness likely.

Evidence & confidence

Correlation with Intuit's guidance drag.

$WDAYBearishMedium confidence
Context

Workday fell roughly 2% following Intuit's disappointing outlook.

Expected impact

Potential further decline if sector sentiment stays weak.

Evidence & confidence

Sector‑wide reaction to guidance miss.

$CRMBearishLow confidence
Context

Salesforce slipped 1% as Intuit's guidance weighed on software stocks.

Expected impact

Limited downside unless broader guidance issues emerge.

Evidence & confidence

Small move driven by sector sentiment.

$METABullishMedium confidence
Context

Meta Platforms rose 3% after settling a teen‑addiction lawsuit with state attorneys general.

Expected impact

Short‑term rally may continue.

Evidence & confidence

Resolution of a high‑profile case lifts sentiment.

$ZMBearishHigh confidence
Context

Zoom Communications fell 7% after its Q3 earnings forecast missed expectations.

Expected impact

Further downside likely if outlook not revised.

Evidence & confidence

Forecast below consensus signals slower growth.

$KSSBullishMedium confidence
Context

Kohl's rose 2% after raising its full‑year outlook and restarting a $100 million share‑buyback.

Expected impact

Potential upside if buyback proceeds.

Evidence & confidence

Guidance lift and capital return are bullish.

Market effects

Software sector faces pressure from Intuit guidance miss; AI and telecom policy upgrades lift select names.

U.S. equities see mixed intraday moves across consumer, software, and tech hardware.

Limited to U.S. listed companies; no broader macro event.

Counterpoint

Some beaten stocks may be oversold; consider buying on pullbacks.

Key entities

  • Abercrombie & Fitch

    Consumer apparel retailer

  • Intuit

    Financial software provider

  • Meta Platforms

    Social media giant

  • Zoom Communications

    Video conferencing provider

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