Crude Oil Gains Over 1%; Walgreens Posts Upbeat Earnings

Company Performance - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) reported better-than-expected earnings for Q3, with sales of $38.99 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.2% (+6.9% on constant currency), surpassing the consensus estimate of $36.84 billion [2] - Adjusted EPS for Walgreens was 38 cents, down from 63 cents a year ago, but exceeded the consensus estimate of 34 cents [2] M&A Activity - Walgreens Boots Alliance withdrew its 2025 guidance as part of the merger agreement with Sycamore Partners, which is expected to close in Q4 of calendar year 2025 [3] Stock Movements - Cyngn Inc. shares surged 277% to $18.83 following a partnership announcement with Nvidia [9] - Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. shares increased by 113% to $2.4799 after entering a collaborative agreement with NASA [9] - Worthington Steel, Inc. shares rose 13% to $29.69 due to stronger-than-expected financial results for Q4 [9] - Globavend Holdings Limited shares dropped 74% to $0.1835 after announcing a $15 million offering [9] - Altimmune, Inc. shares fell 56% to $3.4133 following disappointing trial results [9] - Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. shares decreased by 54% to $0.3502 after announcing a public offering [9]