Disney (DIS) – The stock was up 7% following better-than-expected Q1 results. Disney+ users were up 37% year over year, EPSN+ users were up 76% year over year and Hulu users were up 15% year over year.
Roblox (RBLX) – One of the more well-known plays in the metaverse space. Shares closed up 9% Wednesday following a release from the National Football League it will team up with Roblox to expand its metaverse presence with the NFL Tycoon experience.
Kohl’s (KSS) – A play on activist investor involvement. A company shareholder, Macellum Advisors, nominated 10 directors for the company’s Board. In addition, a NY Times report suggested private-equity firm Leonard Green expressed interest in bidding for Kohl’s.
Upwork (UPWK) – Will report quarterly results after the close on Thursday.
KE Holdings (BEKE) – A momentum play from Wednesday and into Thursday. Shares closed up 10% on Wednesday and were up another 5% Thursday morning.