Stock Movers Closing Bell: Paramount Skydance Rallies, Zoom Reports, Walmart Falls
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Aug 21, 2025 Discover the market's movers as Paramount Skydance stocks soar 14% after their merger, topping the S&P 500. Zoom impresses with an optimistic annual sales outlook, boosting expectations for their expanding software line. Meanwhile, Walmart faces a surprising dip in shares after missing profit targets for the first time in three years, despite higher sales. The discussion also touches on cultural tensions in brand management, highlighting the complexities of consumer perception and market reactions.
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Intuit Beats But Guidance Saps Momentum
- Intuit beat Q4 adjusted EPS and revenue but guided operating income and EPS in ranges that worried investors.
- Management's 2026 revenue and operating income targets fell around analyst expectations, prompting after-hours weakness.
Ross Beats Now, Guidance Disappoints
- Ross Stores posted modest comp-sales growth and beat EPS, yet full-year EPS guidance topped out below analyst averages.
- The market reacted negatively because the high end of Ross's outlook missed street expectations.
Workday Adds AI Recruiting With Paradox
- Workday matched revenue estimates and revealed a definitive acquisition of Paradox to bolster AI-driven hiring.
- The deal aims to streamline high-volume frontline recruiting and onboarding via conversational AI.