Major Stocks Including Academy Sports and Outdoors, Tronox, and STAAR Surgical See Gains on Tuesday
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 09 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones gaining over 100 points, driven by positive earnings reports from several companies.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Earnings: Academy Sports and Outdoors reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, exceeding expectations, although sales fell short of analyst estimates, leading to a 5% increase in its stock price.
Significant Stock Gains: Notable stock increases included Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (+38%), Diginex Ltd (+25.2%), and Tronox Holdings PLC (+24.7%), each driven by company-specific announcements and developments.
Other Noteworthy Performances: Companies like Mama’s Creations Inc., STAAR Surgical Company, and Teleflex Incorporated also saw significant stock price increases following positive financial results or strategic partnerships.
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Diginex Ltd is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the software as a service (SaaS) business. The Company operates its businesses through a subsidiary, Diginex Solutions (HK) Limited. Diginex Solutions (HK) Limited is mainly engaged in building end-to-end SaaS solutions for the future of ESG reporting and supply chain due diligence. The Company also provides advisory services to support ESG strategies.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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