Zoom Communications (ZM) jumps 9% on earnings. The video communication firm beat by 8 cents as sales rose 4% to $1.23 billion. The company also provided upside guidance and initiated a $1 billion share buyback program, adding to the existing $300 million buyback as management believes business will continue to improve into year end and 2026.   

Burlington Stores (BURL) drops ahead of Black Friday. The apparel and shoe retailer fell 12% even as they beat earnings estimates as sales rose 7% to $2.72 billion. Management conceded that store traffic fell off significantly after the back to school period due in part to unseasonably warm weather in the fall season, but has picked up here in November.  

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