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What Happened?

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as much as 0.7%, reflecting lingering uncertainty, and capping off a volatile week which saw stocks enjoy some relief as President Donald Trump reduced tensions with European allies by backing off his threat of imposing new tariffs. 

Threats of tariffs initially created uncertainty for businesses, as they can lead to higher costs for multinational corporations and disrupt global supply chains. By withdrawing the threat, the administration removed a significant headwind for the market, prompting a relief rally. This development was a key factor in helping major indexes recover from earlier losses, even as some analysts noted that underlying geopolitical risks and market volatility remain concerns for investors.

The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.

Among others, the following stocks were impacted:

• Custom Parts Manufacturing company Stratasys fell 3.7%. Is now the time to buy Stratasys? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Custom Parts Manufacturing company Proto Labs fell 3%. Is now the time to buy Proto Labs? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Electrical Systems company Methode Electronics fell 4%. Is now the time to buy Methode Electronics? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Specialty Equipment Distributors company United Rentals fell 3.8%. Is now the time to buy United Rentals? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Electrical Systems company Powell fell 3.6%. Is now the time to buy Powell? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Zooming In On Methode Electronics (MEI)

Methode Electronics’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 32 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.

The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 11 months ago when the stock dropped 28.4% on the news that the company reported weak third-quarter (fiscal 2025) results: revenue, EPS, and EBITDA all missed Wall Street's estimates, and next quarter's revenue guidance came in below expectations. 

The key highlight for the quarter was the ongoing weakness in the automotive segment, where sales dropped over 17% due to the phase-out of older EV lighting programs, combined with a broader slowdown in new EV model launches. This decline more than offset growth in the industrial segment, where power products for data centers saw strong demand. 

Looking ahead, revenue guidance for the fourth quarter suggests flat to modest growth.Overall, this was a tough quarter, weighed down by auto-sector struggles.

Methode Electronics is up 8.5% since the beginning of the year, but at $7.27 per share, it is still trading 44.8% below its 52-week high of $13.17 from January 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Methode Electronics’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $176.36.

What Happened?

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the US president announced a framework for a future deal with Greenland. 

Wall Street saw a broad-based rally, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.2% as investor concerns over global trade tensions eased. The positive sentiment followed an announcement that reversed course on plans to impose tariffs linked to Greenland, which had caused steep market losses earlier in the week. This recovery reflected renewed optimism in the market, as the threat of a widening trade conflict appeared to subside, encouraging investors to move back into equities.

The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.

Among others, the following stocks were impacted:

• Specialty Equipment Distributors company Herc jumped 3.5%. Is now the time to buy Herc? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Automobile Manufacturing company Lucid jumped 2.6%. Is now the time to buy Lucid? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Energy Products and Services company Ameresco jumped 3.2%. Is now the time to buy Ameresco? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Custom Parts Manufacturing company Stratasys jumped 3.3%. Is now the time to buy Stratasys? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Waste Management company Perma-Fix jumped 3.2%. Is now the time to buy Perma-Fix? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Zooming In On Herc (HRI)

Herc’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 40 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.

The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 6 months ago when the stock dropped 17.9% on the news that the company issued a disappointing full-year forecast that overshadowed its second-quarter financial results. 

While the equipment rental company's revenue grew 18.2% year-over-year to $1.00 billion, it reported a net loss of $35 million. This loss stemmed primarily from $73 million in costs related to its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services and a $49 million asset impairment. The market reacted negatively to the company's updated guidance for the full year, with its revenue projection falling 15% below analyst expectations. The acquisition also increased Herc's debt load and pushed its net leverage ratio to 3.8x, amplifying concerns about the company's financial stability amid the costly integration process.

Herc is up 11.8% since the beginning of the year, but at $170.29 per share, it is still trading 19.3% below its 52-week high of $211.06 from January 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Herc’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,362.

What Happened?

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets rotated out of tech names to position themselves for a massive injection of government spending. 

The sector was ignited by President Trump's call for a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a significant increase that sent defense contractors surging. Northrop Grumman jumped over 10% and Lockheed Martin gained nearly 8%, acting as the primary engine for the sector's outperformance.Beyond the immediate defense rally, the industrial sector benefited from a broader stabilization in energy costs, with crude prices rebounding. This combination of policy-driven demand and stabilizing input costs made heavy industry an attractive destination.

The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.

Among others, the following stocks were impacted:

• Custom Parts Manufacturing company Stratasys jumped 4.8%. Is now the time to buy Stratasys? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Custom Parts Manufacturing company 3D Systems jumped 12.8%. Is now the time to buy 3D Systems? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Engineered Components and Systems company Park-Ohio jumped 2.5%. Is now the time to buy Park-Ohio? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Professional Tools and Equipment company Stanley Black & Decker jumped 4.1%. Is now the time to buy Stanley Black & Decker? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.
• Engineered Components and Systems company RBC Bearings jumped 2.9%. Is now the time to buy RBC Bearings? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Zooming In On 3D Systems (DDD)

3D Systems’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 69 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for 3D Systems and indicate this news significantly impacted the market’s perception of the business.

The previous big move we wrote about was 3 days ago when the stock gained 6.5% on the news that the company announced significant momentum and strong growth projections for its Aerospace & Defense (A&D) business. 

3D Systems projected that its A&D segment would become its largest and fastest-growing industrial business in 2026. The company stated the division's revenue grew over 15% in 2025 and was forecast to accelerate to more than 20% growth in 2026. This expansion was driven by increasing demand for U.S.-based manufacturing, supported by recent provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act that restrict foreign-sourced 3D printing systems for Department of Defense programs. To support this growth, the company also announced it was expanding its facility in Littleton, Colorado.

3D Systems is up 38.1% since the beginning of the year, but at $2.56 per share, it is still trading 45.9% below its 52-week high of $4.72 from February 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of 3D Systems’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $108.58.