Key Takeaways
- The S&P 500 edged less than 0.1% higher on Tuesday, Dec. 3, as an unexpected uptick in job openings suggested strength in the labor market.
- Palantir Technologies jumped after the software firm said it had received FedRAMP High Authorization for its full lineup of cloud offerings.
- Microchip Technology announced a plant closure and restructuring plan, and shares of the chipmaker tumbled.
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Shares of big data analytics software provider Palantir Technologies (PLTR) soared 6.9%, the top performance in the ♏S&P 500 on Tuesday. Palantir announced that it had received authorization for its cloud services under FedRAMP, a government initiative aimed at implementing secure cloud computing operations across government agencies. The authorization covers Palantir's full range of product offerings, positioning the firm to provide an array of services to government entities.
Axon Enterprise (AXON) shares jumped 5.3% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to "outperform" and boosted its price target. Analysts believe the maker of Taser devices, body cameras, and other law enforcement equipment could build upon its growth trajectory as artificial intelligence (𓃲AI) offerings help drive upsell opportunities and encourage the adoption of premium product packages.
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Integrated circuit manufacturer Microchip Technology (MCHP) reduced its sales outlook for the third quarter while announcing plans to close its wafer fabrication facility in Arizona and cut around 500 jobs. The firm expects these moves to result in significant near-term restructuring costs. Microchip shares fell 7%, losing the most of any S🍨&P 500 stock.
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