Friday's Morning Movers: AA Earnings, NXPI Double Downgrade, AFRM Top Pick

Headlines out of Iran that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" sent stocks mostly soaring following the opening bell. Jeff Pierce points to some exceptions with Alcoa (AA) after its earnings and NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) following a double downgrade. One winner Jeff has on his radar: Affirm (AFRM), which was named a top pick by Morgan Stanley.

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17 Apr 2026

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