10 Firms Shining Bright in a Bleeding Market

Ten companies kicked off Monday’s trading standing firmer amid a broader market decline, as investors digested company-specific developments and repositioned portfolios ahead of global health conferences in the next few days.

Meanwhile, the Dow Jones led the session’s bloodbath, dropping 1.18 percent, followed by the S&P 500, declining 0.92 percent, and the S&P 500, down 0.84 percent.

In this article, we spotlight the 10 standout performers on Monday and break down the reasons behind their gains.

To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with a $2 billion market capitalization and more than 5 million shares in trading volume.

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10. Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPW)

Medical Properties saw its share prices jump by 3.94 percent on Monday to close at $5.14 apiece as investors took heart from a 12 percent increase in its upcoming quarterly dividend.

In a statement, Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPW) said common shareholders as of December 11 record would receive $0.09 worth of dividends on January 8, 2026.

“This dividend increase reflects our growing confidence in the strength of our portfolio and cash flow potential in the year ahead,” said Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPW) President and CEO Edward Aldag Jr.

“Together with our recently announced $150 million common stock repurchase program, we are well positioned to deliver additional value to our shareholders moving forward,” he added.

The dividend increase followed the company’s improved earnings performance in the third quarter of the year, having narrowed its net loss attributable to shareholders by 90 percent to $77.7 million from $801 million in the same period last year. Revenues also jumped by 4.96 percent to $237 million from $225.8 million year-on-year.

9. Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR)

Caesars Entertainment rallied for a second day on Monday, adding 4.20 percent to close at $20.61 apiece as investors took path from Missouri’s legalization and official launch of mobile sports betting in the state.

Scheduled for official launch on December 1, the newly approved sports wagering market opened the door for gaming companies such as Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) to tap the state’s more than 6 million residents.

Ahead of the launch, Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) kicked off an early promotion for new users aged 21 and older who are able to register and fund their Caesars Sportsbook mobile app accounts by December 1.

The mobile app features a comprehensive sports wagering offerings such as Same Game Parlays, player props, futures, and live in-play betting markets, among others.

Bettors will also be able to access livestreaming of marquee sporting events, including NFL games, directly within the app.

The Caesars Sportsbook platform features quick payouts, a variety of deposit options, among others.

“We expect the Caesars Sportsbook mobile app with Universal Digital Wallet and the retail experiences we’re bringing to Caesars Rewards destinations in the Show Me State to build on this passion. We’re thankful to the Missouri Gaming Commission for making this initial mobile launch possible and look forward to the full launch on December 1,” said Caesars Digital President Eric Hession.