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Campbell's cuts dividend, unveils $500M cost plan after profit slide
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) reported a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profitability and slashed its quarterly dividend by 36% to $0.25 per share, as the packaged food company moves to accelerate debt reduction and shore up its balance sheet. Adjusted earnings per share fell to $0.39 from $0.62 a year earlier, a 37% decline.
CPB +0.67% Meta says new Muse Spark 1.3 model rivals Anthropic, OpenAI offerings
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, XETRA:FB2A, SIX:FB) shares climbed more than 4% on Thursday after the company unveiled an upgraded version of its flagship AI model, which its AI chief says now matches offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI. The new model, Muse Spark 1.3, marks Meta's "biggest jump so far on model performance," according to Alexandr Wang, the company's AI chief.
META +0.3% Ken Griffin's Citadel Reveals Massive Bullish Positions in XRP ETFs
Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors boosted its XRP ETF exposure massively in Q2, indicating a bullish outlook on XRP. The Wall Street hedge fund grew its investment portfolio by over $250 billion, adding a significant portion to crypto stocks and ETFs.
HPE Q3 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE posted non-GAAP earnings of $1.11 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which increased 152.3% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents by 16.8%.
HPE +7.36% 
Weekly Jobless Claims Increase Marginally
Weekly Jobless Claims Increase Marginally.
ADP -2.38% 
Can TPC's $4.6B Indo-Pacific Pipeline Fuel Its Next Growth Leg?
Tutor Perini's $4.6B Indo-Pacific pipeline, recent Guam award and margin focus could support further backlog, revenue and earnings growth.
TPC +4.17% 
Can Citigroup Sustain Its Aggressive Capital Return Strategy?
C ramps up buybacks and dividends as excess capital, stronger earnings and business simplification support aggressive returns.
C +1.18% 
Can Argan's 53% Power Revenue Growth Continue With a $2.5B Backlog?
Argan, Inc. AGX is positioned to benefit from rising demand for power infrastructure as electrification, data center development and domestic manufacturing increase the need for reliable energy capacity. The company's Power segment remains central to this opportunity, supported by a strong project pipeline and capabilities in complex power plant construction.
AGX +1.12% 
Here's Why You Should Add ATI Stock to Your Portfolio Now
ATI's aerospace and defense demand, raised 2026 outlook and capacity investments support margin expansion and sustained earnings growth.
ATI +0.67% 
XAU/USD Price Forecast: Gold defies sellers around $4,500
XAU/USD Price Forecast: Gold defies sellers around $4,500
Down 6% in 2026, Uber Is Slashing Another 10% of Its Workforce
At $76.45, Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER | UBER Price Prediction) looks compelling at current levels. The rideshare and delivery platform is down 6.
UBER +0.34% 
Why is Sui Price Surging Today?
Sui price climbed 8% to about $0.768 on Thursday, ranking among the market's strongest performers during the latest 24 hours. The rise was even higher than the overall cryptocurrency market rise of 2.18% that day.
Can Cost Savings Offset Inflation & Protect Clorox's Margins?
CLX is using cost savings, ERP optimization and pricing to cushion inflation, but the FY27 gross margin is still projected at 42%.
CLX -0.3% 
TTMI's Europe Expansion Adds Capabilities: Can It Drive Growth?
TTM Technologies' planned Swiss and German acquisitions add advanced capabilities and a European foothold that could support long-term revenue growth.
TTMI +4.25% 
BTG Goose Mine's Q2 Output Hit by Fire: Are 2026 Targets on Track?
B2Gold's Goose Mine ramp-up was disrupted by a Q2 crushing-circuit fire, but repairs and upgrades aim to support growth.
BTG +0.58% 
Google Was Found to Hold an Illegal Monopoly and Kept It Anyway. Is the Antitrust Nightmare Finally Over?
A federal judge confirmed Google runs an illegal monopoly in ad tech, then refused to break it up anyway. What that contradiction means for Alphabet investors depends entirely on what comes next.
GOOG +1.62% 
HYPE Price Eyes $90 as Whale Buying Meets HIP-3 Upgrade
Whales keep buying HYPE, and the timing is getting interesting. Lookonchain reported that wallet 0x6436 bought another 430,224 HYPE worth $35.1 million, while a newly created wallet withdrew 94,149 HYPE worth $7.66 million from FalconX. Ted Pillows also reported a $30 million whale purchase.
Bitcoin surges 5% to $81,000 as $140M in shorts liquidated
Bitcoin's surge highlights the volatility and potential for rapid market shifts, emphasizing the risks and opportunities in crypto trading. Bitcoin surges 5% to $81,000 as $140M in shorts liquidated.
Cardano (ADA) and Sui (SUI) Flash Buy Signals: What Are Their Next Targets?
Here's why ADA and SUI might be setting the stage for a serious uptrend.
Brandywine Realty Trust: This 10.6% REIT Has Many Problems
Brandywine Realty Trust trades at a steep 5.5x P/FFO discount, but balance sheet risks overshadow valuation. BDN's leverage remains elevated at 9.0x net debt/EBITDA, with $700 million in 2027 maturities and heavy reliance on asset sales for debt reduction. The 10.6% dividend yield appears unsustainable, with a Q2 payout ratio of 102.9% and two dividend cuts in three years.
BDN 0% 
4 Cosmetics Stocks Showing Strength Amid Industry Headwinds
EL, ELF, COTY and HELE navigate cost pressures and selective demand through innovation, digital growth and stronger brand strategies.
COTY +0.38% 
Can PENG Turn Integrated Memory Growth Into an Edge Over Competitors?
Penguin Solutions' Integrated Memory surge, CXL offerings and MemoryAI performance gains are sharpening its competitive position in AI infrastructure.
PENG +11.6% 
Trump Warned Towns They'd End Up Poor Without Data Centers but Berkshire's CEO Sees a Revolt Growing
On September 2, 2026, three things happened within roughly 24 hours. Craft Ventures co-founder and White House AI adviser David Sacks amplified a political messaging script coaching candidates to frame data centers as “life preservers” for “drowning American towns.
BRK-A +0.41% 
Metaplanet Buys 1,007 More Bitcoin As Treasury Hits 20,000 BTC
Metaplanet has bought another 1,007 Bitcoin for $69 million, lifting its total corporate treasury holdings to 20,000 BTC. The company said the latest purchase was made at an average price of $68,520 per Bitcoin.
Wall Street Lunch: Ford Aims To Sell Over 100K EV Trucks In First Year
Ford (F) targets over 100K unit sales of its new Fathom electric truck in its first production year, priced near $30K. Nvidia (NVDA) acquires Hugging Face for $12.9B, reinforcing its leadership in the AI ecosystem while Snowflake (SNOW) rallies on strong guidance.
F -1.39% 
Vertiv Stock Keeps Cooling Off. One Analyst Says a 100% Rally Is Coming
Vertiv has quietly shed nearly a third of its value from its peak even as earnings beats pile up and estimates keep climbing higher.
VRT +2.46% 
Atlassian Stock Surges 85% in 3 Months: Time to Hold or Book Profits?
TEAM's 84.9% three-month surge reflects strong AI adoption and cloud growth, but rising AI costs and a premium valuation warrant caution.
TEAM -1.06% 
Apple: Why I Am Buying The Earnings Growth Despite The Premium Valuation
I'm rating Apple a Buy, with a price target of $414. My main growth drivers are services, the iPhone 18 and foldable cycle, AI monetization, Mac and iPad growth, margin normalization, and continued share repurchases. AAPL isn't cheap at 36.84x FWD non-GAAP earnings and a 3.49x FWD non-GAAP PEG ratio.
AAPL +1.02% 
Sundar Pichai Promised a Gemini Flagship in June, and Alphabet Is on Its Worst Streak Since 2015
Alphabet's cadence problem finally has a price tag. CEO Sundar Pichai said Gemini 3.5 Pro would arrive in June, but it still hadn't shipped as of September 2, 2026.
GOOG +1.62% 
Daktronics: The Rally Has Matured, But There's Still Upside Ahead
Daktronics, Inc. is executing a strong operational turnaround, with margins and cash flow significantly improved and a Buy rating reaffirmed. DAKT posted Q1 revenue of $234.6M (+7.1% YoY), an operating margin of 10.6%, and EPS up 21.2% to $0.40, signaling sustainable financial progress. Management targets 7–10% annual revenue growth, 10–12% operating margins, and 17–20% ROIC by fiscal 2028, with a strategic push into software and services.
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