Oracle shares experienced a drop of over 12% following its announcement of subpar Q2 revenue and earnings, with the revenue falling slightly short of analysts' expectations. WestRock enjoyed a 4.8% increase in its stock after revealing merger plans with Smurfit Kappa, though Smurfit Kappa's FTSE 100 shares dropped by 9.8%. Apple saw a 1.3% decline in shares during midday trading as it prepped for its iPhone launch. Casey’s General Stores surged over 11% after reporting earnings that exceeded analysts' projections. Beauty Health shares skyrocketed by 23.2% as the company introduced a cost-saving initiative, complemented by a $100 million share buyback scheme. Advance Auto Parts faced a sharp 6.2% decline, marking its lowest in 12 years, after a credit downgrade. CVS stocks ascended by 2% following Wolfe's optimistic rating shift. Block witnessed a 1.5% growth in shares after Baird's positive reevaluation, especially post a brief Square system disruption. Cintas stock rose by 2.4% as Bank of America lauded its prospects amidst stabilizing economic conditions. Geron received a modest boost of 1% after Goldman Sachs' positive assessment, influenced by a recent FDA approval. Lastly, Exxon Mobil shares surged over 2% buoyed by rising oil prices and endorsement from Morgan Stanley.
