On August 18, 2025, CNBC reported on notable stock movements during midday trading, focusing on companies such as Meta Platforms, Duolingo, Target, and Dayforce. At 12:39 PM EDT, the network provided real-time updates on market fluctuations, showcasing its commitment to delivering timely and relevant financial information.
Even as we put the finishing touches on this update — released at 8:24 AM, 24 minutes before publication — it’s clear that something big is happening on Wall Street. CNBC’s “Market Insider” section provides detailed breakdowns of market trends. It’s got a great new interface, including a convenient “Skip Navigation” link that lets you more quickly get to important market news.
Meta Platforms, once king of social media and now king of AI, has the investing world all aflutter. This is further evidenced by the stock’s volatility, which correlates with macroeconomic movements in the market. Likewise, Duolingo – creators of a popular and innovative language-learning platform – has potential as evidenced by their stock (NASDAQ: DUOL) rising and falling based on hype in the market.
Target’s stock continues to be watched closely, demonstrating changing consumer patterns and current state of the retail market. At the same time, Dayforce seems to be perking up on the bullish side within the marketplace, reflecting the eclectic mix of stocks making big midday moves.
Serving its audience requires a big multitasking effort. For viewers craving real-time coverage, the network provides a dedicated live TV service, available at cnbc.com/live-tv. cnbc-cnbc-join-pro-service-enhances-cnbcs-more-robust-disruptive-factor-for-institutional-investors It provides a deeper look and more resources that you can read at cnbc.com/application/pro?__source=pro|globalnav|join&tpcc=pro|globalnav|join.
CNBC featured our cranky midday update on stocks prominently on their main page, market movements tab. Read the full story on cnbc.com here. Providing topical and thematic easy navigation with a great UX, allowing the curious casual reader to find their way. Thoughtful investors will appreciate fast access to no-nonsense, fundamental information.