On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Schroders shares gain as much as 7.8%, hitting their highest level since August 2023, after the asset management group said annual adjusted operating profit will come in ahead of expectations. Citi said the beat is strong and should reassure investors.
- ASML shares soared to a record high, sending its market value beyond $500 billion, after Asian peer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. gave a stronger-than-anticipated outlook for 2026. The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker rose as much as 7.6%, extending its year-to-date gain to 25%.
- Wizz Air’s chief executive officer raised the budget carrier’s growth projection for this fiscal year after cutting it two months ago, saying the company is adding Airbus jets and returning grounded planes to the skies. Shares rose as much as 3.4% in Thursday morning trading in London after four days of declines.