Stock Movers Celsius Climbs, Snowflake Rises, Nvidia Drops After Upbeat Sales Outlook Gets Bearish Investor Response
Feb 26, 2026
A market roundup of big stock moves and why traders reacted. CELH jumps after a strong quarter and expansion into new drink brands. SNOW climbs as its sales guidance meets expectations, sparking renewed buying. NVDA falls despite upbeat guidance amid worries about an AI hardware spending bubble and future demand.
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Celsius Rally Fueled By Female Focused Brand
- Celsius beat Q4 revenue and EPS expectations, driving a roughly 15% intraday jump.
- Management highlighted Alani Nu, a female-focused energy drink, as a long-term growth driver widening CELH's consumer reach.
Snowflake Bounce From Short Covering And Value Buying
- Snowflake popped about 6% after a solid print and guidance that matched expectations amid heavy prior selling.
- Traders suggested the move reflected short covering and buyers seeing value after the stock fell ~18% year-to-date.
Trader Talk Shapes Short Term Snowflake Moves
- Bailey described traders' reactions that Snowflake management sounded slightly more optimistic than expected, prompting intraday buying.
- She noted it's a career call for hedge funds to pile into beaten-down software names that could rebound.