Friday Market Recap Fear Grips Markets as Stocks Tumble

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•  08 Nov 2025
 

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$ACHR took a beating today, plunging on exceptionally high volume of over 152 million shares. Archer Aviation stock tumbled after the air taxi maker announced the sale of an additional 85 million shares alongside the acquisition of a Los Angeles-area airport. While the company posted a narrower-than-expected third-quarter loss, the dilution from the share sale overshadowed any positive news. Investors questioned the timing and necessity of the capital raise, sending the stock into oversold territory according to technical indicators. Despite the selloff, Needham maintained its Buy recommendation with a price target suggesting nearly 47% upside, and Cathie Wood ARK Invest was spotted buying the dip, attempting to catch what some might call a falling knife.

$SNAP managed to post a modest gain of 2.5% on volume of 67 million shares, bucking the broader market trend. Multiple Wall Street firms maintained their coverage on Snap, with BMO Capital holding its Outperform rating while analysts suggest roughly 18% upside potential. The social media company received neutral recommendations from UBS, Rosenblatt, and Cantor Fitzgerald, reflecting a cautious but stable outlook. Meanwhile, AHEPA Senior Living launched a $250,000 emergency appeal in response to disruptions in federal SNAP benefits, though this news was unrelated to the performance.

$CNH shares declined on volume of nearly 36 million shares as CNH Industrial navigates a challenging agricultural equipment market. The company reported disappointing third-quarter results with GAAP earnings per share of just $0.06, missing estimates by $0.07, though revenue of $4.4 billion beat expectations by $180 million. Management narrowed the 2025 sales outlook and expects earnings between $0.44 and $0.50 per share amid tariff headwinds and margin pressures. The main brands, including Case IH and New Holland Agriculture, are facing headwinds from a sour agriculture market and ongoing tariff impacts.

$XYZ experienced a sharp decline on volume of 21.3 million shares, with Block sliding into oversold territory according to technical analysis. Despite the weakness, Wall Street analysts maintained generally positive coverage, with firms like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Securities, Needham, and BTIG all holding Buy recommendations. RBC Capital maintained its Outperform rating, while Morgan Stanley stayed Equal-Weight and Piper Sandler remained the lone bear with an Underweight recommendation. Analysts collectively see about 27% upside potential, suggesting the current selloff may represent an opportunity for contrarian investors.

$ABNB edged up in a relatively muted session for Airbnb on Friday. The stock dipped initially after reporting mixed third-quarter results that were solid but failed to inspire investors. Quarterly earnings met expectations but didn't provide the wow factor traders were hoping for. Bernstein reiterated its Outperform rating on the stock, citing strong growth prospects, while BTIG maintained a Neutral stance. Analysts suggest roughly 18.5% upside potential from current levels.

$DV suffered the worst decline of the day, cratering 14.4% on volume of 11.4 million shares. DoubleVerify Holdings plunged after reporting third-quarter results that missed both top-line and bottom-line estimates. The software platform for digital media measurement trimmed its full-year 2025 revenue growth outlook, disappointing investors who had expected stronger performance. Shares fell 19% intraday to $8.87, down $2.10, despite the company posting double-digit revenue growth. The stock entered oversold territory, but the weak guidance overshadowed any potential silver linings in the quarterly report.

$DDOG bucked the negative trend with a 0.22% gain on volume of 9.2 million shares. Datadog reported impressive third-quarter results that surpassed expectations, with earnings per share of $0.55 beating estimates of $0.46. Both earnings and revenues posted double-digit year-over-year gains, fueled by rising customer adoption and increasing multi-product usage. The backlog surged during the quarter, prompting KeyBanc Capital to upgrade the stock from Sector Weight to Overweight. Multiple firms including BMO Capital, Evercore ISI, Jefferies, Rosenblatt, and DA Davidson maintained Buy or Outperform ratings, though analysts noted about 11% downside from current levels to their price targets.

$EXPE emerged as one of the day biggest winners, surging 17.55% on volume of 7.5 million shares after Expedia Group delivered blockbuster third-quarter results. The online travel shares jumped nearly 15% in after-hours trading Thursday and continued their momentum into Friday session. Earnings and revenues both beat estimates, powered by strong business-to-business growth and higher hotel bookings. Management raised its full-year 2025 guidance, and the company declared a $0.40 dividend. Piper Sandler upgraded the stock from Underweight to Neutral, while RBC Capital raised its price target to $260 from $200. BTIG and Evercore ISI maintained Buy and Outperform ratings respectively, with analysts highlighting the company's surging profits and improved outlook.

$FLR despite mixed quarterly results. Fluor reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.68, crushing estimates by $0.23, though revenue of $3.37 billion missed expectations by $830 million. The engineering company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted earnings guidance to a range of $2.10 and above, even while announcing approximately $1 billion in project write-downs. Management outlined plans for $800 million in additional share repurchases through February as it accelerates its asset-light business model transformation. The company also discussed monetization plans for its NuScale investment, which helped lift investor sentiment.

$AXL advance on volume of nearly 6 million shares. American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings reported third-quarter profit that decreased from the prior year but still beat Wall Street estimates. Non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $0.16, topping expectations by $0.04, though revenue of $1.51 billion missed by $20 million. The automotive supplier narrowed its full-year 2025 sales outlook range, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the automotive market but demonstrating better-than-expected cost management and operational efficiency.

Friday closing bell brought an end to a volatile that saw the extreme fear reading serve as a stark reminder of the fragile investor sentiment currently prevailing. While some companies managed to shine through with strong execution and raised guidance, the overall tone remained cautious as traders headed into the weekend.

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