Check out the companies that made the biggest moves at midday: Hasbro — Shares rose more than 5% after the toy maker reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. Hasbro also raised its full-year sales growth outlook. Northrop Grumman — Shares rose nearly 5% after the defense contractor reported third-quarter results. The company’s earnings were $7.89 per share, beating LSEG’s estimate of $7.18 per share. However, sales came in at $11.12 billion, slightly below the consensus of $11.14 billion. Equifax – The consumer credit reporting company’s stock rose about 12%. Equifax’s third-quarter earnings were $2.26 per share on an adjusted basis, beating the FactSet consensus of $2.20. Sales were $1.69 billion, in line with expectations. However, the company lowered its earnings forecast for 2026. Dream Finders Homes — Shares rose more than 8% after the home builder announced Aug. 7 that it had completed its acquisition of Beazer Homes. Arcus Biosciences — Shares rose more than 8% after Arcus shared trial data for Kasdatifan, a type of treatment for kidney cancer. In this latest study, the company found that patients can benefit from the drug across all therapeutic areas. General Motors — The company’s stock fell nearly 7% even though GM reported third-quarter numbers that beat analysts’ expectations. The company also raised its free cash flow forecast and reduced its full-year outlook for 2026. The Detroit automaker also announced a new $20 billion stock buyback program, but did not specify the exact timing of the buybacks. GE Aerospace — Stock price fell 4%. GE Aerospace raised its full-year 2026 guidance, but the company’s free cash flow came in at $2.04 billion, below expectations of $2.2 billion, according to Street accounts. 3M — Shares soared 5% after the industrial and safety products maker reported adjusted earnings of $2.50 per share, beating LSEG estimates of $2.38 per share. Steel Dynamics — Shares fell 1.5% after the industrial metals company reported mixed third-quarter results. Although the company posted higher sales, earnings per share and profit margin were lower than expected. On the positive side, the company’s customer balances are up 50% year over year, extending into 2027 as strong demand continues. Solstice Advanced Materials — The chemical stock rose 4% after the Financial Times reported, citing sources, that activist Starboard Value had acquired a stake in the company. — CNBC’s Darla Mercado, Davis Giangiulio, Fred Imbert, Paulina Likos and Deena Zaidi contributed reporting
