Stock Market Update
27-Oct-25 14:25 ET
S&P 500 climbs 1% as HCA rallies on upbeat guidance; Albemarle sinks after Ketjen stake sale
Dow +224.32
at 47431.23,
Nasdaq +403.98
at 23608.87,
S&P +70.10
at 6861.78
[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 (+1.03%) is in second place on Monday afternoon, up about 70 points.
Briefly, S&P 500 constituents Dow (DOW 25.90, +1.09, +4.39%), HCA (HCA 462.91, +15.87, +3.55%), and Dollar Tree (DLTR 102.37, +3.32, +3.35%) pepper the top of the average. HCA rises after several analysts raised estimates and price targets following strong Q3 results and higher 2025 guidance, citing improved payor mix, stable labor costs, and solid volume growth that support continued earnings momentum.
Meanwhile, Albemarle (ALB 96.80, -8.84, -8.37%) slides to the bottom of the standings after agreeing to sell a controlling stake in its Ketjen catalyst unit to KPS Capital Partners for $660 million, a move seen as reflecting ongoing financial pressure and a lower-than-expected valuation.
