Novanta is trading 4.91% lower at $138.41 in the provided pre-market context, with no clear company-specific catalyst identified. - No clear announcement explaining the October 14, 2026, decline surfaced in search results. - Novanta’s latest announcement scheduled third-quarter results for November 9; it does not establish an earnings catalyst. - Major indices cited were modestly higher. A report noted shares fell below their 50-day moving average, but that alone does not establish the cause.