Midday moves: Meta, Apple, Casey’s top gainers on volatile session

U.S. stocks experienced a volatile midday session on September 9, with several large-cap and mid-cap equities posting notable moves. Meta Platforms Inc. (META) led the gains, rising sharply after a series of positive earnings and guidance updates, while Apple Inc. (AAPL) also climbed, supported by strong retail demand and supply-chain improvements. Smaller-cap stocks like Casey’s General Stores (CASY) and Signet Jewelers Holdings (SIG) benefited from broader consumer resilience, though broader market indices remained under pressure as investors weighed mixed economic signals and lingering uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy shifts.