Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Hertz – Car rental companies’ shares skyrocketed nearly 16%, extending profits seen in the previous session. The shares surged more than 56% on Wednesday after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square revealed he had taken a significant share in the name. UnitedHealth – Stocks plummeted more than 19% after insurance companies’ first quarter results missed analyst estimates. UnitedHealth reported $7.29 per share, under $7.29 per share, $7.29 per share, and $7.29 per share, and $7.20 adjusted to below the $1116 billion analysts surveyed by LSEG. The company also cut its year-round guidance. Eli Lilly – Drug inventory surged 11% after three trial results for pills to treat weight loss, and diabetes showed positive results. Taiwan Semiconductors – U.S. stocks rose more than 3% after chipmaker results in the first quarter surpassed Wall Street expectations. The company also maintains its revenue forecast for 2025 and notes that despite “uncertainty and risks from the potential impact of tariff policy,” there has yet to be seen any change in customer behavior. Dr. Horton – Home construction inventory fell by more than 3% in the heels of companies that post second quarter results that are weaker than expected. According to LSEG, Dr. Houghton won $2.58 per share, while analysts expected a profit of $2.63 per share. Revenue of $7.73 billion also missed a consensus estimate of $8.03 billion. Alcoa – Shares fell more than 2% after the company’s revenues were $3.37 billion against its first quarter flight forecast. However, revenues have been better than expected. – CNBC’s Jesse Pound contributed the report.
The largest stocks that move are pre-market: HTZ, UNH, LLY
