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Stay informed about the most active S&P500 stocks in today's session as we take a closer look at what's happening on the US markets on Friday. Discover the stocks that are generating the highest trading volume and driving market activity.
Shares of health coverage company Centene (NYSE:CNC)
fell 7.6% in the morning session after the company reported a mixed first-quarter 2025 performance: a decline in total customers and a slightly weaker full-year earnings outlook cast a shadow over the results. On the other hand, revenue and adjusted EPS both beat expectations. Overall, we think this was a weaker quarter.
Shares of cable, internet, and telephone services provider Charter (NASDAQ:CHTR)
jumped 11.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and EBITDA exceeding analysts' estimates, signaling improved cost control and solid profit growth. On the other hand, its number of internet subscribers missed. Zooming out, we think this was a decent quarter featuring some areas of strength but also some blemishes.
Shares of gaming and hospitality company Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD)
jumped 6.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with revenue, EBITDA, and earnings per share all coming in above Wall Street's expectations, despite weather disruptions and a tough comparison to last year's leap year bump. The real story was the 20% jump in online segment revenue, now a vital part of Boyd's growth engine, fueled by higher contributions from digital casino games.
Overall, this quarter had some key positives.
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