--- title: "U.S. stock market midday update: Lavoro's stock price plummeted by 17.95%, trading volume surged, what caused such volatility in market sentiment?" description: "Lavoro fell 17.95%; QuickPay dropped 2.49%, with a transaction volume of USD 168 million; United Rentals rose 0.87%, with a transaction volume of USD 156 million; Goodwin dropped 2.18%, with a transac" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276464830.md" published_at: "2026-02-20T16:27:38.000Z" --- # U.S. stock market midday update: Lavoro's stock price plummeted by 17.95%, trading volume surged, what caused such volatility in market sentiment? > Lavoro fell 17.95%; QuickPay dropped 2.49%, with a transaction volume of USD 168 million; United Rentals rose 0.87%, with a transaction volume of USD 156 million; Goodwin dropped 2.18%, with a transaction volume of USD 144 million; Ferguson Enterprises fell 1.05%, with a market value of USD 49.9 billion **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Lavoro, down 17.95%, with increased trading volume and no significant news recently. The trading is active, and the capital flow is evident. Considering the sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and the specific reasons need further observation. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Fasten, down 2.49%. Based on recent key news: 1. On February 20, analysts maintained a hold rating on Fasten, believing that five other stocks have more investment value. This rating failed to boost market confidence, leading to a decline in stock price. 2. No other significant news recently. The market holds a wait-and-see attitude towards Fasten. United Rentals, up 0.87%. Based on recent key news: 1. On February 17, United Rentals submitted an initial beneficial ownership statement, listing Alexander R. Taussig as a director and beneficial owner. This move may raise market concerns about the company's governance structure, driving the stock price up. Source: SEC announcement. 2. On February 18, MarketBeat pointed out that although United Rentals received a moderate buy rating from analysts, top analysts believe that five other stocks are more attractive. This may lead investors to reassess the investment value of United Rentals, affecting stock price volatility. Source: MarketBeat. 3. No other significant news recently. The overall industry performance is stable, with noticeable capital inflow. Guanjie, down 2.18%, with active trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On February 19, Guanjie’s board nominated 12 current directors as candidates for the 2026-2027 term. This move may raise market concerns about the company's governance structure, leading to stock price volatility. 2. On February 18, Guanjie announced a revenue of $17.9 billion for 2025, showing strong performance in the North American and Japanese markets. However, market expectations for future growth may fall short, affecting stock price. 3. On February 18, Guanjie emphasized its commitment to service and culture, but despite having over 4.6 million customers globally, the market's response to its innovative technology and customer expertise may not meet expectations, leading to a decline in stock price. The overall industry performance is stable, with limited impact from macroeconomic data. **Stocks with High Market Capitalization in the Industry** Ferguson Enterprises, down 1.05%. Based on recent news: 1. On February 19, Ferguson Enterprises announced a dividend of $0.89 per share, with the ex-dividend date on March 6 and payment date on April 30. This news may trigger some investors to take profits, leading to a decline in stock price. 2. On February 19, MarketBeat reported that although Ferguson Enterprises received a "moderate buy" rating from analysts, top analysts believe that five other stocks are more worthy of investment. This may weaken market confidence in Ferguson, leading to a decline in stock price On February 18th, the ClearBridge Appreciation ESG Strategy Fund performed poorly in the fourth quarter of 2025, but established a new position in Ferguson Enterprises. This indicates that institutional investors still have confidence in the long-term prospects of the stock, but the market reaction has been poor in the short term. 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