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Five Stocks Making Moves Before Monday's Opening Bell

MarketDash Editorial Team
3 days ago
With U.S. stock futures pointing higher Monday morning, these five companies grabbed attention in after-hours trading with dividend hikes, executive changes, and major FDA updates that sent shares climbing.

With U.S. stock futures trading in the green Monday morning, a handful of companies made waves in after-hours trading that could capture investor attention when markets open.

The biggest mover was GH Research PLC (GHRS), which saw shares jump 22.4% to $16.20 in extended trading. The catalyst? The company announced it will provide an update on its FDA IND status and Phase 3 program for GH001, a treatment for treatment-resistant depression. That's the kind of regulatory news that gets investors excited in the biotech space.

Bank OZK (OZK) took a quieter approach to shareholder returns, raising its quarterly dividend from 45 cents to 46 cents per share. The stock edged up 0.1% to $47.10 in after-hours action. It's not flashy, but consistent dividend growth is what income investors live for.

On the energy front, NextEra Energy Inc (NEE) reaffirmed its earnings outlook, expecting adjusted earnings between $3.62 and $3.70 per share for 2025 and $3.92 to $4.02 per share for 2026. The company is projecting compound annual growth in adjusted EPS of at least 8% annually through 2032, with the same 8% long-term target extending through 2035. Shares gained 0.1% to $81.00 in after-hours trading.

Riot Platforms Inc (RIOT) announced that Jason Chung will step in as chief financial officer effective March 1, 2026. The crypto mining company's shares rose 1% to $14.30 after hours. A new CFO signals potential strategic shifts ahead, especially in an industry as volatile as crypto mining.

Finally, Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) disclosed that Dr. Christopher Progler, its Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, will be stepping away from his current role. Despite the executive departure, shares climbed 1.5% to $33.90 in after-hours trading, suggesting investors aren't overly concerned about the transition.

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Five Stocks Making Moves Before Monday's Opening Bell

MarketDash Editorial Team
3 days ago
With U.S. stock futures pointing higher Monday morning, these five companies grabbed attention in after-hours trading with dividend hikes, executive changes, and major FDA updates that sent shares climbing.

With U.S. stock futures trading in the green Monday morning, a handful of companies made waves in after-hours trading that could capture investor attention when markets open.

The biggest mover was GH Research PLC (GHRS), which saw shares jump 22.4% to $16.20 in extended trading. The catalyst? The company announced it will provide an update on its FDA IND status and Phase 3 program for GH001, a treatment for treatment-resistant depression. That's the kind of regulatory news that gets investors excited in the biotech space.

Bank OZK (OZK) took a quieter approach to shareholder returns, raising its quarterly dividend from 45 cents to 46 cents per share. The stock edged up 0.1% to $47.10 in after-hours action. It's not flashy, but consistent dividend growth is what income investors live for.

On the energy front, NextEra Energy Inc (NEE) reaffirmed its earnings outlook, expecting adjusted earnings between $3.62 and $3.70 per share for 2025 and $3.92 to $4.02 per share for 2026. The company is projecting compound annual growth in adjusted EPS of at least 8% annually through 2032, with the same 8% long-term target extending through 2035. Shares gained 0.1% to $81.00 in after-hours trading.

Riot Platforms Inc (RIOT) announced that Jason Chung will step in as chief financial officer effective March 1, 2026. The crypto mining company's shares rose 1% to $14.30 after hours. A new CFO signals potential strategic shifts ahead, especially in an industry as volatile as crypto mining.

Finally, Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) disclosed that Dr. Christopher Progler, its Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, will be stepping away from his current role. Despite the executive departure, shares climbed 1.5% to $33.90 in after-hours trading, suggesting investors aren't overly concerned about the transition.