On this episode of Stock Movers:
- WeightWatchers (WW) shares fall after the company announced it has filed for bankruptcy to reduce its debt by $1.15 billion through a lender-backed plan, which is expected to be completed in 45 days. The company has struggled to compete with weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and has been burdened by annual interest expenses of over $100 million, limiting its ability to invest in growth initiatives and marketing.
- Charles River (CRL) shares rally after the drug development contractor boosted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year, following better-than-expected first-quarter results. Separately, the company also said it is in a cooperation pact with activist Elliott Investment Management where Elliott has agreed to “customary standstill, voting, confidentiality, and other provisions”
- Walt Disney (DIS) shares jump after the company reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its outlook for the full year. It cited strong performances from theme parks and streaming TV.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - WeightWatchers (WW) shares fall after the company announced it has filed for bankruptcy to reduce its debt by $1.15 billion through a lender-backed plan, which is expected to be completed in 45 days. The company has struggled to compete with weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and has been burdened by annual interest expenses of over $100 million, limiting its ability to invest in growth initiatives and marketing. - Charles River (CRL) shares rally after the drug development contractor boosted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year, following better-than-expected first-quarter results. Separately, the company also said it is in a cooperation pact with activist Elliott Investment Management where Elliott has agreed to &ldquo;customary standstill, voting, confidentiality, and other provisions&rdquo; - Walt Disney (DIS) shares jump after the company reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its outlook for the full year. It cited strong performances from theme parks and streaming TV.

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WeightWatchers Falls, Charles River Rallies, Walt Disney Jumps on Profit Forecast

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- Bank of America (BAC)’s equity traders posted their best fourth quarter ever as the company reaped the benefits of volatile markets and net interest income topped analysts’ estimates. Revenue from equity trading rose 23% to $2.02 billion in the final three months of the year, according to a statement Wednesday. Analysts had been expecting equity-markets revenue of close to $1.9 billion. That helped give Bank of America earnings of 98 cents a share, topping analysts’ estimates. Still, shares declined amid concerns about expenses. Shares of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America dropped on Wednesday to its biggest decline on an earnings day since 2020. They’ve gained 15% in the past 12 months, less than the 19% increase in the S&P 500.

- Citigroup (C) Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason said the lender wants to cooperate with President Donald Trump’s affordability push but doesn’t support his proposed cap on credit card fees. Banking industry groups have said that a 10% limit on rates threatens to cut credit availability to certain customers, especially those with subprime credit scores. Shares of the big bank fell during trading today.

- Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares fell as much as 4.7% on Wednesday after Citi analyst James Hardiman issued a downside 30-day short-term view on the cruise operator ahead of its quarterly report expected towards the end of the month.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Bank of America (BAC)&rsquo;s equity traders posted their best fourth quarter ever as the company reaped the benefits of volatile markets and net interest income topped analysts&rsquo; estimates. Revenue from equity trading rose 23% to $2.02 billion in the final three months of the year, according to a statement Wednesday. Analysts had been expecting equity-markets revenue of close to $1.9 billion. That helped give Bank of America earnings of 98 cents a share, topping analysts&rsquo; estimates. Still, shares declined amid concerns about expenses. Shares of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Bank of America dropped on Wednesday to its biggest decline on an earnings day since 2020. They&rsquo;ve gained 15% in the past 12 months, less than the 19% increase in the S&amp;P 500. - Citigroup (C) Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason said the lender wants to cooperate with President Donald Trump&rsquo;s affordability push but doesn&rsquo;t support his proposed cap on credit card fees. Banking industry groups have said that a 10% limit on rates threatens to cut credit availability to certain customers, especially those with subprime credit scores. Shares of the big bank fell during trading today. - Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares fell as much as 4.7% on Wednesday after Citi analyst James Hardiman issued a downside 30-day short-term view on the cruise operator ahead of its quarterly report expected towards the end of the month.

Bank of America Slides, Citigroup Falls, Royal Caribbean Falls

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Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

- Dow Chemicals (DOW), LyondellBasell (LYB) and other US chemicals stocks are rising Wednesday as higher oil prices are giving gas-based producers an advantage and as analysts see upside for US chemicals and fertilizer firms. 

- Bank of American (BAC)’s equity traders posted their best fourth quarter ever as the company reaped the benefits of volatile markets and net interest income topped analysts’ estimates. Revenue from equity trading rose 23% to $2.02 billion in the final three months of the year, according to a statement Wednesday. Analysts had been expecting equity-markets revenue of close to $1.9 billion. That helped give Bank of America earnings of 98 cents a share, topping analysts’ estimates. Still, shares declined amid concerns about expenses. They’ve gained 15% in the past 12 months, more than the 12% increase in the S&P 500 Financials Index.

-Lululemon shares fall as much as 2.1% after the Supreme Court did not issue an opinion on the legality of IEEPA tariffs. The second opinion day with no comments on the duties. The court hasn’t said when it will next issue opinions. Toy stocks Mattel and Hasbro are down as much as 3% and 2.9%, respectively

On this episode of Stock Movers: Listen for comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close as heard on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. - Dow Chemicals (DOW), LyondellBasell (LYB) and other US chemicals stocks are rising Wednesday as higher oil prices are giving gas-based producers an advantage and as analysts see upside for US chemicals and fertilizer firms. - Bank of American (BAC)&rsquo;s equity traders posted their best fourth quarter ever as the company reaped the benefits of volatile markets and net interest income topped analysts&rsquo; estimates. Revenue from equity trading rose 23% to $2.02 billion in the final three months of the year, according to a statement Wednesday. Analysts had been expecting equity-markets revenue of close to $1.9 billion. That helped give Bank of America earnings of 98 cents a share, topping analysts&rsquo; estimates. Still, shares declined amid concerns about expenses. They&rsquo;ve gained 15% in the past 12 months, more than the 12% increase in the S&amp;P 500 Financials Index. -Lululemon shares fall as much as 2.1% after the Supreme Court did not issue an opinion on the legality of IEEPA tariffs. The second opinion day with no comments on the duties. The court hasn&rsquo;t said when it will next issue opinions. Toy stocks Mattel and Hasbro are down as much as 3% and 2.9%, respectively

Closing Bell: Chemical Stocks Soar, Bank of America Slides, Lululemon Drops

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- LyondellBasell (LYB) and other US chemicals stocks are rising Wednesday as higher oil prices are giving gas-based producers an advantage and as analysts see upside for US chemicals and fertilizer firms.

- Wells Fargo (WFC) missed analysts’ profit estimates as severance costs drove up expenses. Shares of the company fell by the most in six months. The bank spent $612 million on severance as part of a plan designed to cut costs. Expenses were $13.7 billion, compared with the $13.6 billion predicted by analysts in a Bloomberg survey, according to a statement Wednesday. The fourth-largest US bank generated $21.3 billion in net income for 2025, compared with analysts’ estimates of $21.6 billion. Shares of the company, up 25% in the past 12 months, fell as much as 5.8% in New York, the biggest intraday decline since July 15.

- Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares fall as much as 4.7% on Wednesday after Citi analyst James Hardiman issued a downside 30-day short-term view on the cruise operator ahead of its quarterly report expected towards the end of the month.

On this episode of Stock Movers: - LyondellBasell (LYB) and other US chemicals stocks are rising Wednesday as higher oil prices are giving gas-based producers an advantage and as analysts see upside for US chemicals and fertilizer firms. - Wells Fargo (WFC) missed analysts&rsquo; profit estimates as severance costs drove up expenses. Shares of the company fell by the most in six months. The bank spent $612 million on severance as part of a plan designed to cut costs. Expenses were $13.7 billion, compared with the $13.6 billion predicted by analysts in a Bloomberg survey, according to a statement Wednesday. The fourth-largest US bank generated $21.3 billion in net income for 2025, compared with analysts&rsquo; estimates of $21.6 billion. Shares of the company, up 25% in the past 12 months, fell as much as 5.8% in New York, the biggest intraday decline since July 15. - Royal Caribbean (RCL) shares fall as much as 4.7% on Wednesday after Citi analyst James Hardiman issued a downside 30-day short-term view on the cruise operator ahead of its quarterly report expected towards the end of the month.

Chemical Stocks Soar, Wells Fargo Falls on Earnings, Royal Caribbean Slide

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