This week’s picks cover: Why most people don’t understand The Cheesecake Factory’s potential, how fully permitted gold miner, 1911 Gold, could offer 50x return, why rate cuts benefit dividend plays like Coca Cola immensely.
Earlier this week, The Hartford announced the nationwide (excluding Alaska, Louisiana, and Vermont) launch of its CyberChoice First Response product for small businesses via its ICON digital platform, allowing agents and brokers to easily quote and bind cyber insurance alongside its Spectrum Business Owners Policy.
This expanded cyber offering enables efficient access to tailored cyber risk protection and integrates seamlessly with existing small business coverage, reflecting The Hartford’s...
If you own shares of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD), or you have the company on your watchlist, the latest news out of its Rett syndrome program might make you sit up and take notice. This week, fresh interim results published from the LOTUS study highlighted that patients treated with ACADIA’s DAYBUE showed meaningful improvements in behavioral symptoms, nonverbal communication, alertness, and social interaction. Coming out of a large, real-world study, these findings add to the evidence that...
Affiliated Managers Group recently saw multiple major analysts upgrade or reiterate positive ratings following favorable net flow outlooks and anticipated growth in revenue and fees, while also announcing the appointment of Marcy Engel to its Board of Directors after the retirement of Dwight D. Churchill.
The combination of fresh analyst confidence and a corporate governance refresh hints at growing optimism about the firm’s future direction and institutional stability.
We'll examine how...
If you’re holding HP (HPQ) or considering an investment, the latest earnings event is likely a key focus. This week, the company reported that both its revenue and earnings came in ahead of expectations for its fiscal third quarter of 2025. Investors are taking notice, but reactions have varied. Some view this as a sign that HP is regaining stability after a challenging year, while others point to competitive pressures and mixed analyst ratings as evidence that the company's best days may be...
Earlier in September 2025, Shopify asked a U.S. judge to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by Sezzle, which claims Shopify’s buy now, pay later product suppresses competition and violates antitrust laws.
This lawsuit raises important questions about the level of market power Shopify and its BNPL service may exert over merchant payment options and industry competition.
We'll explore how the ongoing antitrust litigation with Shopify could affect Sezzle's long-term business outlook and...
If you’re wondering what’s next for PepsiCo (PEP), you’re not alone. The stock is in the spotlight after Elliott Investment Management unveiled a $4 billion stake, about 2% ownership, sparking conversations on possible changes at the company. With an activist seat at the table and a pending acquisition of Poppi signaling fresh moves into prebiotic sodas, PepsiCo is making headlines at a time when stability and strategic pivots matter more than ever.
Even with increased investor attention,...
If you are eyeing Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:CRL) right now, you are not alone. The surprise resignation of CFO Flavia H. Pease has put a major spotlight on the company’s leadership, prompting plenty of armchair questions about what this means for the stock. Instead of letting uncertainty linger, Charles River quickly named an interim CFO and began a search for a permanent replacement. The company also took the opportunity to reaffirm its earnings guidance for the year...
If you are an investor looking at Kimberly-Clark (KMB) this week, you are probably weighing the company’s fresh recognition as one of the safest high dividend stocks. That spotlight comes as Kimberly-Clark pushes forward with its multi-year Transformation Initiative, aimed at squeezing out inefficiencies and ramping up product innovation. For anyone who values stable cash flow but is also seeking a little upside, this blend of safety and change could be worth a closer look.
The attention is...
In recent days, S&P Global announced a collaboration with Cambridge Associates and Mercer to launch comprehensive private markets analytics by year-end, while also making its Capital IQ Identifiers freely available on the Data Unlocked platform to expand open data access for over 25 million companies globally.
This initiative highlights S&P Global’s push to reshape data transparency in financial markets and deepen relationships with key industry participants through innovation.
We’ll explore...
Urban Outfitters and Dunkin' recently launched a limited-edition capsule collection, blending coffee culture and campus fashion, in select stores from September 22, 2025, with a wider online debut set for National Coffee Day.
This collaboration not only highlights Urban Outfitters' focus on experiential retail and cultural partnerships but also shows its intent to attract younger consumers through creative brand engagement.
We'll explore how this exclusive partnership with Dunkin'...
