Stay updated with the movements of the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Friday. Discover which stocks are leading as top gainers and losers in today's session.
Shares of regional banking company Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) jumped 4.5% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street's expectations. The regional bank announced adjusted earnings of $0.60 per share on revenue of $1.91 billion. These results topped analyst forecasts, which called for earnings of $0.56 per share on $1.85 billion in revenue. Investors were encouraged by the bank's 10% year-over-year revenue growth and a beat on net interest income, a key measure of profitability for banks that compares the revenue generated from loans to the interest paid out on deposits. The company reported net interest income of $1.26 billion, which was ahead of the $1.23 billion consensus estimate. Management pointed to solid deposit growth and disciplined loan production as key drivers for the strong quarter.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Friday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Regional banking company Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.1% year on year to $1.91 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.60 per share was 7.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Before the US market kicks off on Thursday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.
ETF investors can ride or hedge against banking sector volatility through financial sector funds like XLF and KBE, which hold top banks like JPM and BofA.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
Regional banking company Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 2.1% year on year to $1.78 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.54 per share was 6.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
While the tariff situation has created a great deal of uncertainty and stock prices have crashed in tow, one silver lining is that dividend yields have at least ticked up.
