A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after an unexpectedly sharp rise in wholesale inflation fueled concerns about rising costs and their impact on corporate profits. The primary catalyst was the July 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of inflation at the wholesale level, which jumped 0.9% against forecasts of a 0.2% rise. This represents the most significant monthly increase in over three years, pointing to mounting cost pressures for manufacturers, with tariffs cited as a key factor. This data complicates the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decisions, as persistent inflation may prevent rate cuts, creating a headwind for cyclical sectors like Industrials.
Stocks set fresh highs after July CPI held steady at 2.7%. Airlines surged on an airfare rebound, while a handful of earnings headlines put single‑stock risk front and center.
Shares of electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC)
fell 20.7% in the afternoon session after it reported underwhelming second-quarter financial results, which revealed a significant revenue miss and a full-year forecast that fell slightly short of Wall Street's expectations. The energy storage company reported revenue of $602.5 million for the second quarter, falling well short of analyst estimates of $763.4 million. In addition, the company reconfirmed its full-year revenue guidance with a midpoint of $2.7 billion, which was also below consensus estimates. While Fluence posted a small earnings per share beat, investors appeared to focus on the top-line weakness.
Electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 24.7% year on year to $602.5 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.7 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.03 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 24.7% year on year to $602.5 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.7 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.01 per share was $0.03 above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the regular session of the US market on Monday comes to an end, let's delve into the after-hours session and discover the top gainers and losers shaping the post-market sentiment.
Electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC)
will be reporting results this Monday after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control.
Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.
Shares of electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC)
jumped 6% in the morning session after the stock reacted to a positive analyst rating which signaled confidence in the company.
Shares of electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC)
jumped 5.5% in the afternoon session after the company was selected by VERBUND, a major European electricity producer, to build two large-scale battery-based storage systems in Germany.
Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding.
Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.
Shares of electricity storage and software provider Fluence (NASDAQ:FLNC)
fell 3.2% in the morning session after analysts at Mizuho downgraded the stock. The investment bank lowered its rating on the energy storage provider to "Neutral" from "Outperform."
Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article.
They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.
