After bucking industry trends, fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Cava are finally feeling the consumer slowdown. Restaurant executives have said that diners are "cautious" or dealing with an economic "fog.

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Three Stocks Morgan Stanley Recommends for Playing the ‘Nuclear Renaissance' — Positive

PEG  TLN  VST   Investopedia — August 13, 2025

The world is having a “nuclear renaissance,” according to Morgan Stanley, and the opportunity for investors is ample.

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GII: The Case For Global Infrastructure — Positive

GII   Seeking Alpha — August 13, 2025

GII is a buy for exposure to global infrastructure, benefiting from AI, renewables, and urbanization megatrends driving robust long-term demand. The ETF offers a high dividend yield, resilient industry exposure, and global diversification, positioning it well for future growth. While GII outperforms its peers despite a slightly higher expense ratio and lower liquidity, its concentration and trading volume present moderate risks.

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Catalysts Align: Archer Beats Estimates, Delivers Aircraft to UAE — Positive

ACHR   MarketBeat — August 13, 2025

Archer Aviation's NYSE: ACHR second-quarter 2025 results have provided investors with the clearest signals yet of its transition from a developmental concept to a commercial reality.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed Altimmune, Inc. (“Altimmune” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ALT). The lawsuit alleges that Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse information, including allegations that the Company consistently touted its inflated expectations for positive topline results from the IMPACT Phase 2b MASH trial, while concealing higher responses in the placebo group, which they knew or should have known would negatively impact the topline results.

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Oil markets retreat as traders stay focused on rising supply.

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Evotec SE (EVO) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

EVO   Seeking Alpha — August 13, 2025

Evotec SE (NASDAQ:EVO ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 13, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Christian Wojczewski - CEO & Management Board Member Cord Dohrmann - Chief Scientific Officer & Member of Management Board Paul Hitchin - CFO & Member of Management Board Volker Braun - Executive VP and Head of Global Investor Relations & ESG Conference Call Participants Brendan Mychal Smith - TD Cowen, Research Division Charles Robert Weston - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Christian Ehmann - Warburg Research GmbH Douglas Dylan Tsao - H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC, Research Division Fynn Scherzler - Deutsche Bank …

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Joby Vs. Archer: 2 Top Futuristic Stocks — Positive

JOBY   Seeking Alpha — August 13, 2025

We focus on identifying futuristic industries poised to outperform, with flying electric vehicles as a prime example. Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation are top contenders in this emerging sector, each with strong growth and earnings potential. I analyze both companies to determine which is better positioned for future dominance and potential monopoly/duopoly status.

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Smithfield Foods Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Q2 Results — Positive

SFD   Benzinga — August 13, 2025

Smithfield Foods, Inc. SFD reported in-line earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday.

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China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

CAAS   Seeking Alpha — August 13, 2025

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAAS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 13, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Jie Li - Chief Financial Officer Kevin Theiss - Manager of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Gary Nash - Unidentified Company SHAREHOLDERS - Unidentified Company Unknown Shareholder - Unidentified Company Kevin Theiss Thank you, everyone, for joining us today. Welcome to China Automotive Systems 2025 second quarter conference call.

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Chris Grisanti, MAI Capital Management chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the two conflicting market narratives, how much stock buybacks are propelling this equity market and much more.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. CSCO will release financial results for the fourth quarter after the closing bell on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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Stock Of The Day: New All-Time Highs For AMD? — Positive

AMD   Benzinga — August 13, 2025

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD shares are trading higher on Wednesday. The company recently reported its earnings.

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RGTI Misses Earnings, Quantum Outlook Leads Bullish Momentum — Neutral

RGTI   Schwab Network — August 13, 2025

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) missed in earnings and sales but its CEO held confidence in meeting fiscal goals. George Tsilis takes a closer look at the company's financials and why investors don't see the double miss as that bad for Rigetti.

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Investors digest earnings from Chili's, Cava — Neutral

CAVA   The Street — August 13, 2025

Investors are having mixed feelings about restaurant stocks. Transcript: Investors are having mixed feelings about restaurant stocks today - Brinker, the parent company of Chili's, is soaring, while Cava is taking a hit.

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TELUS: Tower Sale And Hybrids, Pulling All The Stops To Get The Debt Down — Negative

TU   Seeking Alpha — August 13, 2025

TELUS delivered a decent Q2 2025. ARPU continues to decline from competitive pricing wars. We examine the recent deleveraging moves and update our thesis.

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GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 19, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 26, 2025. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company's balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid over $140 million in …

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Dillard's to Report Q2 Earnings: Essential Insights Ahead of the Report — Positive

DDS   Zacks Investment Research — August 13, 2025

DDS' strategic store upgrades, e-commerce gains and trending merchandise drive sales growth despite a tough operating landscape.

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European Wax Center Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Same-Store Sales Rise 0.3% — Positive

EWCZ   Zacks Investment Research — August 13, 2025

EWCZ tops Q2 earnings estimates despite revenue decline, as margins and EBITDA improve.

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lululemon's Inventory Play: Streamlining or Straining Growth? — Neutral

LULU   Zacks Investment Research — August 13, 2025

LULU's inventory build aims to fuel innovation and protect market share, but softer U.S. demand may test the strategy's payoff.

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