On Friday, U.S. stocks experienced a downward trend, with the Nasdaq Composite seeing a decline of more than 100 points. Despite this, there were several notable stocks that achieved significant gains during the trading session.

Key Performers:

• MMTec, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTC) – Shares surged 37.6% to $2.84, following a 51% jump on Thursday. The company is scheduled to hold its 2023 annual meeting of shareholders on November 10, 2023.
• Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) – Shares climbed 11.1% to $50.95 after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.
• Bowlero Corp. (NYSE: BOWL) – Shares gained 9.4% to $11.92 after completing a $432.9 million sale-leaseback with VICI Properties.
• Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE: MCW) – Jumper 8.7% to $5.87. Goldman Sachs maintained a “Sell” rating for Mister Car Wash but lowered the price target from $7 to $5.
• CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) – Rose 7.1% to $4.1442 following a surge in Bitcoin.

Other Notable Gainers:

• Hut 8 Mining Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT) – Gained 7% to $1.9150 amid a rise in Bitcoin.
• Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) – Jumped 6.7% to $82.11 after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issuing fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.
• Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB) – Gained 6.1% to $34.17 following the release of their third-quarter financial results.
• Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) – Rose 5.6% to $95.26 following the announcement of their third-quarter results.
• Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) – Gained 4.7% to $8.07 with the surge in Bitcoin.

While the overall market may have experienced a decline, these stocks managed to defy the trend and deliver impressive returns. As always, it is important for investors to conduct thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions.

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