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Stock futures are staying mostly flat this morning as investors pause after recent gains and wait for fresh economic data that could influence the next move by the Federal Reserve.After a strong rally that pushed major indexes to multi-week highs, the market seems to be digesting optimism about a potential rate cut while bracing for upcoming reports that could shake up sentiment.Smaller-cap and value-oriented stocks appear to be drawing more attention than in previous weeks. With interest-rate expectations shifting and borrowing costs possibly heading lower, some investors are repositioning toward companies that typically benefit from easier monetary policy.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures rose 0.06%, Nasdaq futures slipped 0.05% and Dow futures rose 0.05%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Billup 1% after Bloombergactivist investor Barington Capital has acquired a roughly $25M stake in the company, joining Elliott and Starboard in urging the board to consider a saleUP AFTER EARNINGS -Dollar Generalup 5%SAICup 4%Hormel Foodsup 3%Donaldsonup 2%Beta Technologiesup 2%TD Bankup 1%Salesforceup 1%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Genescodown 21%Build-A-Beardown 18%Krogerdown 3%Wileydown 2%Snowflakedown 9%LOWER -MBX Biosciencesdown 12% after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of the stock with a Sell rating and $18 price target

Reports Q3 revenue $122.7M, consensus $124.28M. "We are pleased to report record third-quarter and first-nine-months revenue, driven by continued strong store performance in our Direct-to-Consumer segment, and double-digit revenue growth for our Commercial segment. These achievements were further reinforced by opening over 50 net new units on a year-to-date basis, inclusive of our entry into seven additional countries. Based on this, and our continued momentum, we are reaffirming guidance for the year," commented CEO Sharon Price John. "Looking ahead, we remain focused on advancing our long-term strategic initiatives, particularly the global expansion of our partner-operated model, while continuing to navigate a dynamic economic environment." CFO Voin Todorovic added, "The company's most profitable first nine months in our history underscore the durability of our evolved and diversified business model as well as the ability to execute our strategic plan. While the company preemptively mitigated significant tariff impacts during the first half of the year, Q3 marked the first meaningful expenses from tariffs and related costs. We expect this elevated level of impact to continue through the fourth quarter and into the next fiscal year. Nevertheless, we remain confident in our guidance, which accounts for tariff impacts and our focus on disciplined expense management."