How the Joker Reacts to Headlines: Check out the Companies Making Headlines Before the Bell

Hershey Takes a Tumble

Well well well looks like Hershey didn't have a sweet day. The chocolate maker fell 1% after Morgan Stanley decided to downgrade its shares. They cited weak consumer demand which means people just aren't craving Hershey's bars like they used to. And to add insult to injury high cocoa inflation is weighing on their precious margins. Tough luck Hershey maybe try livening things up with a little Joker twist!

Rocket Lab Shoots for the Stars

Rocket Lab huh? Reinstated coverage and a buy rating from Citi huh? Well well well looks like these guys are aiming high! Apparently their liquidity conditions have improved and they even scored a juicy $515 million award from the Space Development Agency. Someone's making friends in high places! Citi analyst Jason Gursky seems to think they've got some serious traction with the U.S. government. Good for you Rocket Lab! Maybe you can shoot a rocket straight into Batman's lair.

Teva Pharmaceuticals Pops Some Pills

Did someone call for a cure? Teva Pharmaceutical Industries saw their shares jump 3% after Piper Sandler upgraded them to overweight from neutral. Apparently they've got a fancy brand portfolio and an improving capital structure which means they're all set for a recovery and expansion. Looks like Teva is ready to give Gotham a taste of their medicine. Let's hope it's not too toxic!

Lowe's Gets Handy

Who's ready for some home improvement? Lowe's is! JPMorgan just raised its rating on their shares to overweight from neutral. They're expecting some rate cuts from the Federal Reserve which will magically lower mortgage rates and give Lowe's a nice boost. Looks like homeowners will have more money to spend on paint and power tools. Time to get hammering folks!

XPO Sheds Some Weight

Oh XPO what happened to you? Morgan Stanley decided to downgrade your shares from equal weight to underweight. Looks like all that optimism about your purchase of bankrupt Yellow Corp's service centers didn't really pan out. Maybe you should've painted them green instead. I guess it's time to face the music and lose some weight XPO. But don't worry maybe Batman will lend you a hand. Or not!

Urban Outfitters Steps Up Their Style

Hey there fashionistas! Urban Outfitters just got an upgrade from UBS and their shares rose over 2%. UBS seems to think they'll have a stellar fourth quarter earnings release with an earnings per share beat and solid sales momentum. Looks like their trendy clothes are flying off the shelves faster than Batman can catch them. Keep up the stylish work Urban Outfitters and maybe one day you'll have a suitable outfit for a supervillain like me!

Rivian Automotive Runs Out of Juice

Oh Rivian it looks like the electric vehicle market is running out of steam. Barclays downgraded your stock from overweight to equal weight and they're talking about profit risks and a slowdown in the industry. Not looking too bright for you huh? Maybe you should've partnered up with the Joker instead of trying to compete with Batman. Trust me I know how to create chaos!

New York Community Bancorp Gets a Boost

Well well well what do we have here? New York Community Bancorp's shares rose 1.2% after insiders used their own money to buy shares of the troubled firm. Talk about a vote of confidence! Bank of America Securities may have reiterated a neutral rating but they think this bank has a playbook to turn things around. Let's see if they can emerge from the shadows and give Batman a run for his money.

Marqeta Swipes Right

Swipe right on Marqeta! The card issuing technology company saw its shares rise 6.5% after a Bank of America upgrade to buy from neutral. BofA thinks the recent pullback is overdone and there are plenty of reasons to buy it now. Looks like Marqeta is ready to play a few tricks of their own. Just make sure you don't swipe the wrong way or you might end up in Arkham Asylum!

Big Lots Takes a Big Hit

Uh oh Big Lots is in big trouble. Loop Capital downgraded their shares to sell from hold and they're talking about a worsening financial situation and a loss of customer relevance. Ouch that's gotta sting. Looks like Big Lots isn't so big anymore. Maybe they should've hired the Joker as their spokesperson. I know how to make things interesting even when they're falling apart!