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Smarter Web to become UK's first BTC firm to issue preferred shares
The UK's largest listed Bitcoin treasury holder, The Smarter Web Company (LON: SWC), announced plans this Friday to launch a new class of preferred shares, the first of its kind by a British corporate Bitcoin holder, on the main London Stock Exchange. The preferred share, “MORE,” will be listed with a nominal value of £0.
Kroger's Textbook Entry for Buy-and-Hold Investors
Kroger TodayKRKroger$58.55 +1.60 (+2.81%) As of 01:16 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$54.15▼$76.58Dividend Yield2.66%P/E Ratio34.45Price Target$71.31Add to WatchlistThe Kroger Co. NYSE: KR stock presents a classic entry for buy-and-hold investors: it trades at a depressed multiple despite growth, yields at the high end of its historic range, and has all the hallmarks of an inflation-resistant stock.
KR -0.91% Analyst Flags Ethereum Breakout Setup With $15K Target
The analyst places $3,270 and $4,892 ahead of a longer path toward $10,000 and $15,000 in his bullish ETH roadmap
Ciena's 2027 Growth Guide Raises the Stakes for AI Optical Demand
Ciena targets at least 30% fiscal 2027 revenue growth as AI networking demand builds, with backlog topping $10B expected despite supply constraints.
CIEN +3.45% 
CIEN Falls 15.2% in a Week as AI Growth Faces Persistent Supply Risks
Ciena's 15.2% weekly slide contrasts with surging earnings and AI demand as supply, concentration and valuation risks put execution in focus.
CIEN +3.45% 
Oil Prices are High, But These 2 Refining Stocks are Still Crushing It
PARR and DINO have gained more than 50% over the past six months as tight refining capacity, low fuel inventories and firm demand support margins.
DINO -0.69% 
PRU Stock Lags Industry, Trades at a Discount: Time to Hold?
Prudential's retirement, protection and asset-management growth support earnings, while Japan compliance issues and market exit pose risks.
PRU -1.93% 
Par Pacific Surges 148% in a Year: Should You Bet on the Momentum?
PARR's 148% one-year surge is backed by a flexible crude mix, strong refining margins and a 3.50x EV/EBITDA valuation below the industry average.
PARR -0.48% 
AMC Gains 5% on Tokenization Truce Signal, Robinhood Barely Budges; Cinemark Treads Water
Shares of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) are up 5% to $2.
CNK +1.35% 
Investors yank $449M from Bitcoin ETFs, accelerating this week's outflows
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $282.6 million in net outflows on Thursday, the largest daily figure in nearly two months. ARK 21Shares led the outflows with around $164 million, followed by Grayscale with $36 million and Fidelity with $33.6 million. Over three consecutive days of selling, the week's cumulative net outflows reached $449 million.
Is Ciena a Buy as 30% Growth Meets Its Premium Forward Valuation?
Ciena targets at least 30% fiscal 2027 revenue growth as AI demand rises, but its premium valuation, supply risks and cloud concentration raise the stakes.
CIEN +3.45% 
Why Dollarama Inc. (DLMAF) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Dollarama Inc. (DLMAF) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
DLMAF +0.3% 
Bitcoin (BTC) Rallies 3% After CPI Release — But Pullback May Be Ahead, Analyst Warns
Bitcoin recovered toward the $79,000 level on Friday following the release of US August inflation figures that aligned with market consensus, providing temporary relief to investors after several days of heightened volatility.
XRP Chain Upgrade: This Proposal Could Shift Demand
A proposed XRP Ledger upgrade could shift XRP demand from individual users to businesses rather than eliminate it.
AMD Expands Into Rack-Scale AI as Agentic Workloads Boost CPU Demand
Advanced Micro Devices NASDAQ: AMD executives said the company is expanding its role in artificial intelligence from a semiconductor supplier toward a provider of rack-scale systems and software, while positioning its server CPU portfolio for increased demand from agentic AI workloads.
AMD +1.76% 
Zumiez: Weak Results But A Strong Balance Sheet Create A Long-Term Opportunity
Zumiez faces persistent sales and margin pressure, especially in footwear, with Q2 revenue down 2.5% and ongoing softness in the US market. Despite weak results, ZUMZ maintains a strong balance sheet with $97 million in cash, no debt, and tangible equity of $16/share, trading below book value. Buybacks remain accretive; share count is down 6% YoY, and a new authorization is likely after completing a $40 million program in September.
ZUMZ +2.01% 
ABM Industries (ABM) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
ABM Industries (ABM) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
ABM +0.51% 
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why KB Financial (KB) is a Great Choice
Does KB Financial (KB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
KB +0.28% 
Sensient (SXT) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Sensient (SXT) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
SXT -0.45% 
All You Need to Know About Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
ELS -0.31% 
Tanger (SKT) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Tanger (SKT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
SKT -1.3% 
All You Need to Know About Gentherm (THRM) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
Gentherm (THRM) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
THRM -1.48% 
Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
BWFG -0.88% 
XPO (XPO) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
XPO (XPO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
XPO -0.71% 
All You Need to Know About NNN REIT (NNN) Rating Upgrade to Buy
NNN REIT (NNN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
NNN -1.64% 
Allstate (ALL) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Allstate (ALL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
ALL -0.42% 
MDU Resources (MDU) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
MDU Resources (MDU) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
MDU -0.53% 
Prediction: Tesla's Biggest Catalyst May Still Be Ahead
Tesla's operating margins just collapsed to 1.4% and free cash flow turned negative, yet one forward catalyst is quietly building that could dwarf everything the company has delivered so far.
TSLA +3.76% ![Polygon [POL] faces a $1.29M FalconX deposit – Can $0.08934 hold?](https://images.financialmodelingprep.com/news/polygon-pol-faces-a-129m-falconx-deposit-can-008934-20260911.jpg)
Polygon [POL] faces a $1.29M FalconX deposit – Can $0.08934 hold?
POL defended its demand zone as reversing RSI supported a possible double-bottom rebound toward $0.09846.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD shakes off US CPI jolt as UK growth steals spotlight
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD shakes off US CPI jolt as UK growth steals spotlight
