U.S. equities are pushing higher mid-week, with investors zeroing in on key corporate movers across different industries.

Alcon just crushed Q3 expectations. The company not only beat estimates but also bumped up its full-year earnings guidance. They're now looking at somewhere between $3.05 and $3.15 per share for the year—a solid upgrade that's catching eyes in the market. When a major player raises guidance like this, it usually signals strong underlying business momentum.