Stock Movers Waters Falls, Autodesk Rises, Palantir Record Highs
Jul 14, 2025
Waters Corporation's shares tumbled following news of a $17.5 billion merger with Becton Dickinson. Meanwhile, Autodesk's stock surged after it backed away from acquiring PTC Inc., a potential deal that would have been monumental. Palantir's shares hit record highs, driven by President Trump's upcoming announcement of $70 billion in AI investments. These contrasting movements highlight the unpredictable nature of the stock market and the impact of corporate decisions on investor sentiment.
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Waters Merger Faces Investor Skepticism
- Waters Corp shares dropped over 13% after announcing a merger via a Reverse Morris Trust.
- Investors reacted negatively due to dilution concerns and the time needed to realize $345M EBITDA synergies by 2030.
Autodesk Drops Major Acquisition Plan
- Autodesk ended plans to acquire PTC, a deal that would have been among the largest this year.
- Investors welcomed the cancellation, pushing Autodesk shares up over 5%.
Palantir Surges on AI Investment News
- Palantir shares hit record highs amid expectations of a $70 billion AI and energy investment announcement.
- Gateway Investment Advisors increased its stake, and analysts raised price targets, fueling the rally.