Meta Rises on Cryptocurrency Rumors as Energy Stocks Feel the Heat
Stocks making significant moves midday on Wednesday included Meta (META), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), Apple (AAPL), Casey's General Stores (CASY), and Signet Jewelers (SIG).
META was one of the top gainers, up 4.7% after a report from Bloomberg that the company is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency. No official confirmation has been made by Meta regarding this development.
CenterPoint Energy also saw significant gains, rising 4.5% as investors reacted to a recent analyst upgrade. The upgrade comes despite some concerns about the energy sector's overall performance due to increasing competition from renewable sources.