In midday trading, Tesla shares fell 5% after reporting its first annual vehicle delivery decline, with 1.79 million vehicles delivered in 2024. Constellation Energy’s shares rose 7% following a $1 billion nuclear energy contract with the government. Unity Software surged 9% due to social media buzz. Spotify added 3% after launching a new monetization program for creators. SoFi Technologies tumbled 7% from a downgrade. Synaptics climbed 7.1% on a partnership with Google. Nvidia gained 3% due to a favorable analyst outlook. Crypto stocks rose as Bitcoin surpassed $96,000, while Uber and Norwegian Cruise Line saw gains after being added to Goldman Sachs’ “Conviction List.”
