In a dynamic day for the financial markets, a select group of companies defied broader trends, experiencing significant surges in their stock prices and emerging as today's top gainers. NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI), Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), Gildan Activewear (NYSE: GIL), Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), On Holding AG (NYSE: ONON)
Shares of clothing company Hanesbrands (NYSE:HBI)
jumped 37.5% in the morning session after reports that it is in advanced talks to be acquired by Canadian apparel company Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL).
Barclays analyst Paul Kearney initiated coverage on Gildan Activewear, Macy's, Columbia Sportswear, Carter's and Kohl's, with mixed ratings and price forecasts. Despite strong U.S. consumer trends, Kearney remains cautious, citing market volatility and tariff risks impacting apparel sales into 2026.
Stocks with a strong history of year-over-year dividend growth form a healthy portfolio, offering greater scope for capital appreciation compared to simple dividend-paying stocks or those with high yields.
