S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Retail Sector Stocks Rise Amid Rate Cut Hopes
1. IDEXX Laboratories surged 27%, leading the S&P 500 gainers. 2. The company beat quarterly estimates and raised its full-year forecasts. 3. Strong demand driven by a new product for animal diagnostics contributed to growth. 4. Expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts bolstered stock market performance. 5. The aging pet population is projected to drive future demand for IDEXX products.