Huron Consulting (HURN) reported Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue above market expectations late Tuesday and lifted the full-year 2026 guidance. Truist raised its price target on Huron Consulting to $175 from $155 while keeping its buy rating.
Shares soared over 38% on Wednesday amid a jump in intraday trading volume to over 795,700 from a daily average of about 288,000.
Lithia Motors (LAD) shares soared amid heavy trading after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue on Wednesday.
Shares jumped 19%, with intraday trading volume rising to more than 984,800, versus the stock's daily average of about 295,000.
Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) reported stronger-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings and sales late Tuesday. Morgan Stanley upgraded Cheesecake Factory to equal weight from underweight while raising its price target to $80 from $50.
Shares advanced 11% amid an increase in intraday trading volume to over 3.5 million from a daily average of roughly 1.34 million.
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