Midday stock movers: Equifax jumps 12%, GM falls 7% despite buyback

Stocks made major midday moves Tuesday, October 20, 2026, led by Equifax surging nearly 12% after beating earnings estimates, while General Motors fell almost 7% despite strong results and a $20 billion buyback announcement. Hasbro gained over 5% on better-than-expected third-quarter results and a raised full-year revenue outlook. Northrop Grumman jumped nearly 5% after beating earnings estimates, though revenue slightly missed consensus. Dream Finders Homes rose over 8% after completing its Beazer Homes acquisition, and Arcus Biosciences gained over 8% on positive kidney cancer trial data. GE Aerospace fell 4% on lower-than-expected free cash flow, while 3M popped 5% on strong adjusted earnings. Steel Dynamics dropped 1.5% despite a 50% year-over-year backlog increase, and Solstice Advanced Materials rose 4% after reports of activist Starboard Value building a stake.