Investors eagerly awaited Nvidia’s quarterly results, pushing the S&P 500 to a record high. Albemarle’s stock surged after an upgrade from UBS due to an optimistic outlook on lithium prices. Meanwhile, concerns about Paramount Skydance’s valuation caused its shares to drop. Nvidia’s earnings report didn’t move the needle much, but Albemarle saw a 7.5% increase in stock value. Wynn Macau received a “buy” rating from UBS, leading to a 3.5% increase in Wynn Resorts shares. MongoDB reported strong sales and profits, causing its stock to soar by 38%. Conversely, Paramount Skydance and SBA Communications saw declines due to market concerns. J.M. Smucker faced a 4.4% stock drop after reporting a loss in its fiscal first quarter due to tariff-related pressures on its coffee division.

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