Ecolab’s Triumph and Other Big Stocks Moving Higher on Tuesday Ecolab’s Triumph and Other Big Stocks Moving Higher on Tuesday

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 500 points on Tuesday.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) outshone Tuesday’s session, with a glorious ascent as the company reported a spectacular fourth-quarter financial performance, dazzling investors with its adjusted earnings of $1.55 per share, outshining the market’s anticipated $1.54 per share. Adding to the luster, the company’s quarterly sales shimmered at $3.94 billion, besting estimates of $3.93 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Ecolab’s shares were not to be outdone, skyrocketing by 6.4% to $216.00 on Tuesday.

The day witnessed a constellation of other big stocks making stellar gains as well.

Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (FREE) saw an astronomical gain of 35.3% to $4.75, as it sealed a definitive agreement for acquisition by Sababa Holdings FREE, LLC.
Larimar Therapeutics, Inc. (LRMR) leaped 25.4% to $9.82, buoyed by a Market Outperform rating and a raised price target from JMP Securities analyst Jonathan Wolleben.
Jin Medical International Ltd. (ZJYL) ascended 22.4% to $10.17.
Tripadvisor, Inc. (TRIP) shares flourished, climbing 18.5% to $26.50 after the company announced the formation of a Special Committee to evaluate proposals.
LianBio (LIAN) scaled new heights, climbing 17.8% to $4.76 as it concluded a strategic review and decided to initiate the wind down of its operations and workforce reductions.
The jubilation continued as JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) soared 13.5% to $6.89 after Carl Icahn revealed a 9.91% stake in the company.
Procaps Group S.A. (PROC) gained 11.6% to $3.28 in a glorious display of strength and upward momentum.
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI) soared 10.3% to $17.68, basking in the glow of stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.
Bruker Corporation (BRKR) celebrated, gaining 9.9% to $77.60 following upbeat results.
WK Kellogg Co (KLG) surged 9.2% to $13.77, surpassing expectations with its robust sales performance.
Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP) gained 8.9% to $353.18, marking a monumental rise on the back of upbeat earnings.
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (ASPN) rose 8.8% to $13.49, echoing its strong performance in results.
Korro Bio, Inc. (KRRO) flourished, gaining 7.3% to $58.99.
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) rose 6.5% to $18.01 after the company provided a resounding update on its fourth-quarter guidance and FY23 results.
Manchester United plc (MANU) surged 6.4% to $20.86, to the delight of its stakeholders and fans.
Value Line, Inc. (VALU) gained 6% to $44.54, outperforming expectations and lighting up the market.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) rose 4.7% to $197.12, announcing its arrival with a flourish following upbeat results.