VRA News & Events

Markets are under pressure this morning as index futures slide following disappointing corporate news and lingering concerns over the technology sector. Oracle's shares are sharply lower after a downbeat forecast and heavy capital spending tied to its AI business. This drag on tech names like Nvidia, Microsoft, Broadcom and other AI-linked equities has knocked futures lower and put a cooler tone on the market.Globally, markets are mixed. Some Gulf markets are holding modest gains in response to the Fed easing, while Asian and European tech-heavy indices have softened in the wake of the tech selloff. Currency and bond markets are also reacting to the Fed's messaging and macro dynamics.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures fell 0.4%, Nasdaq futures fell 0.62% and Dow futures were flat.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Geminiup 9% after receiving a designated contract market license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which will allow Gemini to begin offering prediction markets to U.S. customersCorbus Pharmaceuticalsup 8% after completing the single ascending dose and multiple ascending dose Phase 1a study of CRB-913Eli Lillyup 1% after reporting each dose of retatrutide met all primary and key secondary endpoints in its TRIUMPH-4 clinical trialUP AFTER EARNINGS -Cienaup 8%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Oracledown 13%Oxford Industriesdown 21%Lovesacdown 16%Hooker Furnituredown 14%Manchester Uniteddown 2%Vera Bradleydown 1%

Reports Q3 revenue $62.3M vs. $70.5M last year. "Our third quarter results demonstrate progress in our comprehensive transformation strategy, which we have now branded as Project Sunshine, our five-pillar initiative anchored on reclaiming Vera Bradley's joyful optimism while fueling operational excellence. Project Sunshine encompasses sharpening our brand focus, resetting our go-to-market approach, rewiring our digital ecosystem, implementing Outlet 2.0, and reimagining how we work as an organization," said Ian Bickley, Executive Chairman. "With third quarter revenues of $62.3 million, our Direct Segments registered sequential improvement across key metrics including positive comparable Brand channel sales for five months from back-to-school through Black Friday weekend. The successful return of iconic styles like the Original 100 Bag, the Vera and Glenna Totes also give us confidence we're moving Vera Bradley in the right direction. While significant work remains, these early wins and our continued focus on profitability and cash generation position us well for sustainable growth."

Vera Bradley announced the appointment of Ivan Brockman to its Board of Directors. Mr. Brockman currently serves as a Senior Advisor to PJT Partners.

Vera Bradley announced the appointment of Melinda Paraie as the Company's Chief Brand Officer effective November 1, 2025. Paraie served as the Chief Executive Officer of Cath Kidston where she managed the brand through its digital transformation, challenging business environment, during COVID-19 and eventual sale