United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - August 28, 2025

Daily Gainers
2,337
Daily Losers
2,446
Average Return
0.18%
Total Stocks
5,138
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 30 21 0.31% 51
Large Cap 339 379 0.21% 721
Mid Cap 429 535 0.05% 976
Small Cap 226 235 0.16% 481

Stocks Rise on Strong GDP, Rate Cut Hopes Despite Some Tech Weakness

Market Sentiment: mixed
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Importance Score: 7/10

Reasoning

The news is largely positive with broad market gains and encouraging economic data, but tempered by individual stock declines (Nvidia, Hormel, Tesla) and global trade concerns. This indicates a generally optimistic outlook with pockets of caution.

Key Takeaway

The market is optimistic about economic growth and potential interest rate cuts, but investors should remember that individual stock performance can vary significantly and global factors could still create uncertainty.

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  • Today was a really good day for the stock market! The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% to close at 6,501.86, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2% reaching 45,636.90, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5% to 21,705.16. This means most stocks went up in value today, and all three major indexes are on track for their fourth month of gains in a row!

  • A big reason for the positive mood is the economy seems to be doing well. The U.S. GDP growth was revised *up* to 3.3% – that’s higher than initially thought and shows the economy is stronger than expected. Even though weekly jobless claims were as expected, and PCE prices were acceptable, the overall economic picture is encouraging investors.

  • Adding to the optimism, the market now thinks there’s an 87% chance the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates on September 17th. This expectation caused the 2-year Treasury yield to fall sharply to 3.62%, the lowest it’s been since May. Lower interest rates generally make it cheaper for companies to borrow money and can boost stock prices.

  • However, it wasn’t all sunshine and roses. Nvidia, a major tech stock, dipped almost 1% even after beating earnings estimates. This shows investors have *very* high expectations for these big companies, and even good results aren’t always enough. We also saw Hormel Foods fall on weak earnings and Tesla’s European sales continue to decline, causing its stock to drop 1%.

  • On the flip side, Dollar General had a fantastic day, surging 6.5% after reporting better-than-expected earnings and raising its outlook for the year. Snowflake also jumped on strong sales. These individual stock movements show that while the overall market is up, picking the right stocks still matters.

  • Keep an eye on global trade issues too. While not directly impacting US indexes today, concerns about tariffs could affect investor confidence and companies that do business internationally.

Daily Streak Leaders for August 28, 2025

Stock Streak Streak Return
5 days 5.79%

Broadcom starts to shine with a 5-day winning streak (291.75 → 308.65), delivering 5.8% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 15.0B revenue generating 5.0B net profit (33.1% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Apr 2025.

4 days 2.57%

RTX shows promise with a 4-day winning streak (156.63 → 160.66), delivering 2.6% gains. With 20.3B revenue generating only 1.6B profit (8.0% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

4 days -4.59%

Merck & Co pulls back after a 4-day decline (87.21 → 83.21), down 4.6%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 15.8B revenue generating 4.4B profit (28.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

4 days -1.23%

Mastercard pulls back after a 4-day decline (597.82 → 590.48), down 1.2%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 7.2B revenue generating 3.3B profit (45.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

7 days 31.10%

Bloom Energy builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (41.80 → 54.80), delivering 31.1% gains. Despite 326.0M in revenue and - 23.4M loss (-7.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

7 days 6.65%

Flutter builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (289.35 → 308.60), delivering 6.7% gains. With 4.2B revenue generating only 37.0M profit (0.9% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

5 days -5.79%

Ryan Specialty navigates difficult waters with a 5-day decline (60.13 → 56.65), down 5.8%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 690.2M revenue, - 4.4M losses persist (-0.6% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

4 days -12.54%

Shopify pulls back after a 4-day decline (109.17 → 95.48), down 12.5%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 2.8B revenue generating 1.3B profit (46.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2024 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

9 days 11.92%
8 days 18.74%

Bancorp maintains strong momentum with a 8-day winning streak (65.59 → 77.88), delivering 18.7% gains. With 175.4M revenue generating only 57.2M profit (32.6% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

6 days -16.31%

Etsy encounters challenges with a 6-day decline (64.37 → 53.87), down 16.3%. Weak margins on 672.7M revenue with only 28.8M profit (4.3% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

5 days -5.65%

Paramount Global sees continued selling pressure through a 5-day decline (15.57 → 14.69), down 5.7%. Weak margins on 6.8B revenue with only 61.0M profit (0.9% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

7 days 58.33%

Ondas Holdings maintains strong momentum with a 7-day winning streak (3.60 → 5.70), delivering 58.3% gains. Despite 4.2M in revenue and - 14.1M loss (-332.8% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

7 days 9.88%

CorMedix maintains strong momentum with a 7-day winning streak (13.06 → 14.35), delivering 9.9% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 39.1M revenue generating 20.6M net profit (52.8% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025.

6 days -3.50%

Netstreit sees continued selling pressure through a 6-day decline (18.86 → 18.20), down 3.5%. Weak margins on 42.6M revenue with only 1.7M profit (4.0% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

5 days -62.80%

Newegg Commerce sees continued selling pressure through a 5-day decline (133.08 → 49.51), down 62.8%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 456.1M revenue, - 15.0M losses persist (-3.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2023. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: August 28, 2025

Top United States Stock Gainers (August 28, 2025)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$302.93 $308.65 2.80% 18.9M 18.9M
$207.29 $211.64 2.01% 32.1M 32.1M
$235.54 $240.32 1.91% 8.7M 8.7M
$252.48 $254.53 1.75% 8.4M 8.4M
$68.44 $69.43 1.45% 15.1M 15.1M
$69.71 $80.54 32.34% 20.4M 20.4M
$222.00 $241.00 20.27% 41.1M 41.1M
$51.95 $54.80 7.77% 13.0M 13.0M
$299.67 $318.10 7.58% 10.6M 10.6M
$123.70 $131.82 7.41% 4.8M 4.8M
$293.80 $293.80 18.92% 0 0
$44.82 $49.20 18.18% 13.7M 13.7M
$54.09 $54.60 9.29% 1.3M 1.3M
$15.07 $16.10 8.71% 24.4M 24.4M
$35.20 $37.72 8.67% 6.4M 6.4M
$37.91 $38.46 19.44% 1.0M 1.0M
$2.99 $3.30 13.40% 12.2M 12.2M
$5.27 $5.70 12.43% 60.0M 60.0M
$5.84 $6.24 9.67% 517.8K 517.8K
$58.51 $62.73 7.32% 17.7K 17.7K

Biggest United States Stock Losers (August 28, 2025)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$350.98 $345.98 -1.04% 67.0M 67.0M
$84.25 $83.21 -1.02% 9.8M 9.8M
$157.00 $155.65 -0.83% 5.8M 5.8M
$180.82 $180.17 -0.79% 278.3M 278.3M
$176.37 $175.45 -0.76% 4.0M 4.0M
$24.78 $25.22 -13.09% 16.3M 16.3M
$62.26 $64.58 -12.86% 14.9M 14.9M
$285.34 $272.33 -7.24% 4.2M 4.2M
$31.52 $28.97 -4.86% 6.6M 6.6M
$219.95 $215.08 -4.84% 5.5M 5.5M
$0.34 $0.29 -38.30% 4.3M 4.3M
$10.00 $10.15 -16.12% 1.3M 1.3M
$46.08 $41.47 -11.65% 80.5K 80.5K
$77.69 $69.70 -10.65% 8.5M 8.5M
$29.32 $29.36 -6.91% 17.3M 17.3M
$60.00 $49.51 -18.69% 1.5M 1.5M
$14.31 $13.18 -6.79% 2.3M 2.3M
$16.07 $14.11 -6.12% 384.8K 384.8K
$7.81 $7.68 -5.19% 3.8K 3.8K
$16.27 $15.37 -4.95% 16.9M 16.9M

Most Active United States Stocks on August 28, 2025

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$180.82 $180.17 -0.79% 278.3M 278.3M
$350.98 $345.98 -1.04% 67.0M 67.0M
$157.67 $158.12 0.89% 57.5M 57.5M
$168.60 $168.58 0.87% 35.5M 35.5M
$207.29 $211.64 2.01% 32.1M 32.1M
$6.53 $6.51 2.68% 71.8M 71.8M
$25.02 $26.04 4.33% 66.9M 66.9M
$24.98 $24.93 0.32% 59.5M 59.5M
$14.75 $14.77 0.89% 59.2M 59.2M
$7.07 $7.10 1.57% 53.6M 53.6M
$4.27 $4.27 6.22% 215.3M 215.3M
$2.08 $2.07 -0.48% 83.0M 83.0M
$15.71 $16.58 7.73% 74.4M 74.4M
$13.22 $13.26 0.99% 65.6M 65.6M
$12.08 $12.53 5.21% 63.8M 63.8M
$1.41 $1.47 7.30% 83.7M 83.7M
$5.27 $5.70 12.43% 60.0M 60.0M
$2.14 $2.20 1.38% 46.1M 46.1M
$5.20 $5.16 0.58% 41.8M 41.8M
$1.64 $1.63 0.62% 26.5M 26.5M

United States Sector Performance on August 28, 2025

Technology

1.09%
720 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AVGO +2.80%
Large Cap: PSTG +32.34%
Small Cap: ONDS +12.43%

Energy

1.01%
192 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: XOM +0.53%
Large Cap: CCJ +4.45%
Mid Cap: LEU +5.59%
Small Cap: SEI +7.05%

Communication Services

0.76%
223 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GOOGL +2.01%
Large Cap: RDDT +6.84%
Mid Cap: MGNI +3.72%
Small Cap: SPHR +5.81%

Real Estate

0.59%
251 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: CSGP +0.98%
Mid Cap: OPEN +6.22%
Small Cap: SDHC +2.54%

Financial Services

0.43%
787 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AXP +1.40%
Large Cap: SOFI +4.33%
Mid Cap: XP +8.65%
Small Cap: LC +2.62%

Basic Materials

0.25%
246 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN -0.12%
Large Cap: MP +2.94%
Mid Cap: HBM +1.81%
Small Cap: CNL +5.89%

Industrials

0.04%
640 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GE +0.97%
Large Cap: BE +7.77%
Mid Cap: AGX +6.70%
Small Cap: UP +13.40%

Utilities

-0.10%
90 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: OKLO +6.41%
Mid Cap: KEN +4.57%
Small Cap: FLNC +6.46%

Consumer Defensive

-0.13%
222 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: PM +0.96%
Large Cap: SJM +0.99%
Mid Cap: ELF +3.56%
Small Cap: COUR +2.74%

Consumer Cyclical

-0.46%
528 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AMZN +1.08%
Large Cap: BURL +5.34%
Mid Cap: ATAT +4.61%
Small Cap: MSGE +3.78%

Healthcare

-0.49%
1045 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: ABBV -0.07%
Large Cap: A +5.30%
Small Cap: PAHC +19.44%

Data is updated regularly. Daily performance is calculated based on closing prices.