Akamai, Atlas Energy Solutions, People And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 150 points on Friday. Shares of Akamai Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:AKAM) gained 8.1% to $119.35 after the company expanded its partnership with Anthropic through an $11.6 billion cloud commitment. Akamai also disclosed new agreements with Lenovo and Jabil Inc. (NYSE:JBL). Akamai shares jumped 8.1% to $119.35 on Friday. Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session. Atlas Energy Solutions Inc (NYSE:AESI) rose 19.8% to $13.16 after the company announced that two of its wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries executed separate cost reimbursement agreements. Einride AB (NASDAQ:ENRD) gained 8.6% to $4.15. Almonty Industries Inc (NASDAQ:ALM) gained 11% to $13.76 after Stifel initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and announced a $25 price target. Quantum Corp (NASDAQ:QMCO) surged 10.4% to $32.56. People Incorporated (NASDAQ:PPLI) gained 9.1% to $39.20 after reports suggesting that MGM Resorts is considering a bid to acquire the company. Maxlinear Inc (NASDAQ:MXL) gained 8.8% to $92.83. YD Bio Ltd (NASDAQ:YDES) rose 8.2% to $5.16. Maase Inc (NASDAQ:MAAS) gained 8.1% to $15.16. Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:BE) rose 6.8% to $284.66. Tower Semiconductor Ltd (NASDAQ:TSEM) jumped 6.7% to $231.78. Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh initiated coverage on Tower Semiconductor with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $300. Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM) rose 6.7% to $406.06. Datadog Inc (NASDAQ:DDOG) gained 6.2% to $272.94. Synaptics Inc (NASDAQ:SYNA) rose 5.1% to $101.71. Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) gained 4.4% to $202.82. Photo via Shutterstock