US Stocks Mixed: Construction Partners Soars on Acquisition News, Other Notable Gainers

The Dow Jones fell by around 100 points on Monday, while other indices saw mixed performance. Construction Partners surged after announcing a major acquisition, while several other stocks recorded significant gains, driven by various positive developments. Ambipar Emergency Response, NANO Nuclear Energy, Viad Corp, EHang Holdings, AudioEye, Galiano Gold, AppLovin, TeraWulf, e.l.f. Beauty, and Lumen Technologies all experienced substantial gains. Read on to discover the details behind these noteworthy market movements.

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Rises Despite Bearish Report

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) shares are trading higher on Wednesday, despite a bearish report from Kerrisdale Capital. The firm expressed doubts about Lumen’s AI-fueled turnaround and questioned the company’s recent contracts. However, Lumen has defended its strategy, claiming that AI’s growth will drive demand for its network. Analysts remain cautious, with no positive ratings and an average 12-month price target suggesting potential downside.

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Plunges on Bearish Report from Kerrisdale Capital

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) shares took a significant dive on Tuesday after Kerrisdale Capital, a well-known short seller, released a bearish report questioning the company’s AI-driven turnaround strategy. The report, titled “AI-N’t Gonna Fix This Mess,” criticizes Lumen’s recent contracts as attempts to raise capital amid declining revenue and liquidity concerns. Analysts are divided on Lumen’s future, with no positive ratings and an average price target suggesting further downside.

Unveiling a Devastating Cyberattack: Over 600,000 Routers Rendered Inoperable

A recent research report from Lumen Technologies has shed light on a concealed cyberattack that crippled over 600,000 personal routers last year. The attack, carried out between October 25 and 27, 2023, utilized a malicious firmware update that erased routers’ operational code, rendering them inoperable. This unprecedented attack has been deemed one of the most severe ever against America’s telecommunications sector.

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