Kohl's Stock Rebound Faces a Showdown With Short Sellers — Positive

KSS   MarketBeat — September 02, 2025

The bottom is in for high-yielding Kohl's NYSE: KSS, but risk-averse income investors, be warned. After sinking to its lowest levels in early April, the stock has mounted an impressive rebound, yet volatility remains the only thing that should be expected for the rest of the year.

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Constellation Brands stock slides as alcohol maker slashes outlook — Negative

STZ  STZ-B   Proactive Investors — September 02, 2025

Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) shares sank nearly 7% in late-morning trading on Tuesday after the producer of alcoholic beverages reduced its fiscal full-year outlook, citing a “challenging” economy that is hurting its alcohol sales. The adult beverages giant, which produces popular brands such as Modelo and Corona, also said it is seeing a trend of lower demand from Hispanic consumers in the US, which account for about half of its beer sales.

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XCCC: Junk Bond Fund Delivering Double-Digit Yield And Outperforming CLO Funds — Negative

XCCC   Seeking Alpha — September 02, 2025

Very few high yield funds go right at the bottom of the barrel to get returns. XCCC is a rare bird that dives head first into the CCC rated bonds. Interestingly enough, it has taken CLO funds like ECC and OXLC to the cleaners since its inception.

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PepsiCo Eyes Efficiency Gains: Can It Protect Margins Amid Inflation? — Positive

PEP   Zacks Investment Research — September 02, 2025

PEP posts a Q2 EPS beat and turns to AI, integration and global centers to drive efficiency and protect margins.

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The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) Business Update Transcript — Neutral

KHC   Seeking Alpha — September 02, 2025

The Kraft Heinz Company - Special Call Company Participants Anne-Marie Megela - VP & Global Head of Investor Relations Carlos Abrams-Rivera - CEO & Director Andre Maciel - Executive VP & Global CFO Miguel Patricio Conference Call Participants Andrew Lazar - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Peter Galbo - BofA Securities, Research Division David Palmer - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Thomas Palmer - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Christopher Carey - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division John Baumgartner - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Robert Moskow - TD Cowen, Research Division Alexia Howard - Sanford …

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Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) Acquires Frontier Holdings, LLC (Transcript) — Neutral

EQBK   Seeking Alpha — September 02, 2025

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK ) Acquires Frontier Holdings, LLC (Transcript) September 2, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Brian Katzfey - VP and Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations Brad Elliott - Founder, Chairman & CEO David Rogers - Vice Chairman & CEO Richard Sems - CEO & Director Chris Navratil - Executive VP & CFO Brett Reber - Executive VP & General Counsel Conference Call Participants Terence McEvoy - Stephens Inc., Research Division Jeff Rulis - D.A. Davidson & Co., Research Division Damon Del Monte - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division John Rodis - Janney Montgomery …

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Can Carnival Capitalize on Cruise Industry's Record Demand? — Positive

CCL   Zacks Investment Research — September 02, 2025

CCL posts its eighth straight quarter of record revenues and yields, fueled by strong pricing, onboard spend and record bookings.

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Energy Stock for September Options Bulls — Positive

VST   Schaeffers Research — September 02, 2025

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, August 31.

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Amazon is ending a Prime perk that let subscribers share their free delivery with one other person outside their household.

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AI Propels HPE's Server Business: Is the Growth Thesis Strengthening? — Positive

HPE   Zacks Investment Research — September 02, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's AI-driven server momentum, backed by billion-dollar deals and new platforms, signals accelerating growth.

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What Next for U.S. Retail ETFs? — Negative

IBUY  ONLN  RTH  XRT   Zacks Investment Research — September 02, 2025

Tariff disputes, weak consumer confidence and inflation worries weigh on U.S. retailers, with retail ETFs like XRT and ONLN remaining in focus.

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A new, slimmer iPhone Air could be the main event, but Wall Street is also watching for clues to pricing in the volatile China market and to the company's broader AI strategy.

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Nvidia: $5 Trillion On The Table — Positive

NVDA   Seeking Alpha — September 02, 2025

Nvidia Corporation delivered another strong quarter, with revenue up 56% year over year and growth across all segments, especially Data Center and AI. Guidance was decent, with management forecasting $54 billion in next-quarter revenue and gross margins trending higher. Nvidia's cash flow generation has enabled growing NVDA share buybacks and a fortress balance sheet with $56.8 billion in cash and minimal debt.

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Righteous Gemstones actor and comedian Tony Cavalero portrays 'Cellphone Bill,' a character created for Boost Mobile by Liquid Death. 'Cellphone Bill' campaign underscores Boost Mobile's work to take on the traditional wireless industry.

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NOVI, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TER #FABTECH2025--Universal Robots (UR), the leader in collaborative robotics, is set to elevate fabrication automation at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, IL, Sept. 8-11, with a range of new pioneering cobot solutions. "Cobot welding continues to evolve at a rapid speed,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of Universal Robots. “Eight years ago, we introduced North America's first cobot welder at FABTECH 2017, performing straight MIG-welds. Today, new robot control features combined with t.

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Host Hotels Is Up 9.8% in Three Months: Will the Stock Continue? — Positive

HST   Zacks Investment Research — September 02, 2025

HST stock has surged 9.8% in three months, fueled by RevPAR gains, capital recycling and a strong balance sheet.

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Starbucks is adding protein-packed cold foam and lattes to its menu starting Sept. 29. The coffee chain is trying to appeal to customers who want to add more protein to their diets.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming September 26, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Lockheed Martin Corporation (“Lockheed Martin” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LMT) securities between January 23, 2024 and July 21, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

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