Stock Movers Volvo Surges, Dassault Tumbles, Rentokil Rises
Oct 23, 2025
In this discussion, Louise Moon, Breaking News editor at Bloomberg, shares her insights on recent market activities. Volvo Cars' shares surged thanks to a solid Q3 profit, attributed to their $1.9 billion cost-saving strategy. On the flip side, Dassault Systemes faced a dramatic drop in shares after slashing its revenue forecasts, marking the steepest decline since 2002. Rentokil experienced a revitalizing boost in revenue, particularly from its US operations, rekindling optimism after years of declines.
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Volvo Shows Clear Inflection Point
- Volvo Cars' profit beat expectations due to an aggressive cost-saving program and restructuring.
- Analysts call this an inflection point that sets Volvo apart from competitors and shifts focus to momentum and supply-chain improvements.
Dassault Faces Subscription Transition Pain
- Dassault Systèmes cut its full-year revenue forecast and shares plunged the most since 2002.
- The firm is struggling with subscription migration and delivering below-average growth versus peers, raising valuation and execution concerns.
Rentokil Gets A Revenue Boost
- Rentokil reported stronger-than-expected Q3 revenue, driven mainly by its U.S. business, sending the stock up sharply.
- The results give a much-needed boost after years of stock decline and management kept the full-year outlook intact.