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The declines came after the S&P experienced a “death cross” on Monday — where the 50 day moving average sank below the 100-day moving average.

Even during a down period for the markets, Life Time has gone against the grain, climbing to $31.72. Its shares have yielded a 25.7% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 34.7%. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Yext trades at $6.11 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 13.9% while the S&P 500 is down 8.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) and the rest of the medical devices & supplies - cardiology, neurology, vascular stocks fared in Q4.

Hormel Foods has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 4.3% while holding steady at $30.21.

Avis Budget Group trades at $75.35 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, losing 6.1% over the last six months while the S&P 500 is down 9%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Since April 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 85%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Astronics has surged 197% to $24 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 14.1% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 23%.