01:59 PM EDT, 07/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Huron Consulting ( HURN ) reported Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue above market expectations late Tuesday and lifted the full-year 2026 guidance. Truist raised its price target on Huron Consulting ( HURN ) to $175 from $155 while keeping its buy rating.

Shares soared over 38% on Wednesday amid a jump in intraday trading volume to over 795,700 from a daily average of about 288,000.

Lithia Motors ( LAD ) shares soared amid heavy trading after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue on Wednesday.

Shares jumped 19%, with intraday trading volume rising to more than 984,800, versus the stock's daily average of about 295,000.

Cheesecake Factory ( CAKE ) reported stronger-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings and sales late Tuesday. Morgan Stanley upgraded Cheesecake Factory ( CAKE ) to equal weight from underweight while raising its price target to $80 from $50.

Shares advanced 11% amid an increase in intraday trading volume to over 3.5 million from a daily average of roughly 1.34 million.

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