Closing Bell Movers: Ventyx surges after reported Eli Lilly deal

Equity futures were mixed after the major averages closed broadly higher for the second day in a row. Despite the strong start to the first trading week of 2026, some reluctance remains from traders as they await fresh near-term catalysts, especially as they look ahead to key economic data including employment reports later this week.

Check out this evening’s top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.

HIGHER –

• Ventyx Biosciences (VTYX) up 61.7% after the Wall Street Journal reported that Eli Lilly (LLY) is near a deal to acquire Ventyx for over $1B
• Netcapital (NCPL) up 35.1% after acquiring Iverson Design
• Mobileye (MBLY) up 10.8% after agreeing to acquire Mentee Robotics in a cash and stock deal

LOWER –

• Curtiss-Wright (CW) down 10.5% after CGO John Watts disclosed the sale of 107 common shares