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Amazon.com and Krispy Kreme have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 10, 2026 – Zacks Equity Research shares Amazon.com AMZN as the Bull of the Day and Krispy Kreme DNUT as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Charles Schwab SCHW, Interactive …

Coca-Cola's Revenue Growth: Organic Strength or Pricing-Led?

The Coca-Cola Company's KO second-quarter 2026 results suggest its revenue growth is becoming increasingly organic and volume-driven rather than predominantly pricing-led. Organic revenues increased 6%, while unit case volume rose 5%. Price/mix contributed just 2%, comprising 3 points of pricing actions, offset by 1 …

Walmart's Expense Deleverage Raises Concerns Despite Sales Growth

Walmart Inc. WMT posted solid sales growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, but operating expenses rose faster in its U.S. business. The resulting expense deleverage reflected higher depreciation and healthcare costs, even as labor productivity provided a partial offset. Walmart U.S. net …

Can Costco Keep Its Sales Momentum Going After a Solid July?

Costco Wholesale Corporation's COST July sales results reflected resilient consumer demand, with comparable sales advancing across regions and digitally enabled sales maintaining strong momentum. The company continues to benefit from its value-driven pricing, quality merchandise and broad warehouse footprint, which are helping attract shoppers …

Can Altria's Smoke-Free Push Finally Drive Long-Term Growth?

Altria Group, Inc.'s MO smoke-free strategy is increasingly centered on nicotine pouches, with on! PLUS emerging as a key part of that effort. In the second quarter of 2026, Helix expanded on! PLUS to about 120,000 stores, covering roughly 90% of nicotine product volume. …

Are Investors Undervaluing Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. Of these, value …

Retail Stocks Forecasts – Walmart, Target, and Costco Consolidate Ahead of Earnings

WMT Technical AnalysisWalmart trades at $111.85, consolidating between $107.50 and $115, with both EMAs converging near $115. Source: TradingView Walmart looks like it is going to be a little bit negative at the open. That's somewhat mixed action, but really at this point in …

Investing in Monster Beverage (MNST)? Don't Miss Assessing Its International Revenue Trends

Have you evaluated the performance of Monster Beverage's (MNST) international operations for the quarter ending June 2026? Given the extensive global presence of this energy drink maker, analyzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial strength and potential for growth. …

Celsius (CELH) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know

Have you evaluated the performance of Celsius Holdings Inc.'s (CELH) international operations during the quarter that concluded in June 2026? Considering the extensive worldwide presence of this company, analyzing the patterns in international revenues is crucial for understanding its financial resilience and potential for …

Jif® Unveils First Major Brand Refresh in More than 30 Years as Peanut Butter Moves Beyond the PB&J

Summary Jif®, America's favorite peanut butter brand*, has introduced updated branding, representing the first major update of the iconic brand's style in more than 30 years. Modernized branding is highlighted by an evolved take on the signature tri-color logo and updated imagery to inspire …

Unilever (UL) Looked Undervalued. Why Was It Sold?

Brown Advisory, an investment management company, released its "Brown Advisory Global Leaders Strategy" for the second quarter of 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Brown Advisory's Global Leaders Strategy delivered a net return of 4.6% in the second …

Woodforest National Bank Opens Second Retail Branch in The Villages, Florida

Woodforest expands its presence in one of Florida's largest active retirement communities with a second convenient location inside Walmart. THE VILLAGES, Fla., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) officially opened its second branch in The Villages, Florida, on July 24, 2026, …

The Energy Drink Buyout Prize Beverage Giants Are Circling

Quick Read Celsius Holdings (CELH) trades at a ~$7 billion market cap after falling 39% this year, yet commands roughly 20% of the U.S. energy drink market. PepsiCo (PEP) already distributes Celsius and holds an 11% equity stake from a $585 million investment, making …

Paying Off Debt Used to Be an Obvious Goal. Many Now Believe It's a Mistake. 'He Looked at Me Like I Was the Crazy One'

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. For generations, paying off debt was considered one of the most important financial goals a person could achieve. A paid-off car, a paid-off house and no monthly …

Inflation Data Will Be the Real Test for This AI Stock Rally

Berkshire’s stock buybacks climb, Apple may turn to China, why Coca-Cola is clobbering Pepsi, and more news to start your day. Continue Reading

HEINZ Introduces the Love Lid, the First Customizable Ketchup Lid Made for Summer's Favorite Foods

After 157+ years in the ketchup game, HEINZ is reimagining its ketchup bottle to let fans choose their perfect squeeze KEY SUMMARY BULLETS: The HEINZ Love Lid is the first customizable ketchup lid designed to empower fans to choose their perfect squeeze of ketchup …

3 Cash-Producing Stocks We’re Skeptical Of

3 Cash-Producing Stocks We're Skeptical Of A company that generates cash isn't automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand. Luckily for you, we built StockStory to help you separate the good from the bad. …

3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Even If There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in August

There was plenty of volatility in the first trading week of August. You should expect more of the same for the rest of this summer and beyond. But that doesn't mean you should ever stop investing. You just need to fine-tune your selection process. …

Trump pressures retailers over the cost of living

Trump's push for lower prices is creating a new challenge for retailers: balancing political pressure with rising costs, supplier relationships and margin protection. President Donald Trump's campaign to lower consumer prices is creating a new challenge for retailers: how to respond to political pressure …

1 Incredible Reason to Buy Walmart (WMT) Stock Before It Reports Earnings on Aug. 20 -- and 1 Reason Not To

Key Points Walmart is a dividend-paying blue chip stock. It recently yielded 0.9%, but that payout has been growing. The stock isn't cheap right now, though.10 stocks we like better than Walmart › If you're looking for a solid blue chip stock for your …

CELH Q2 Deep Dive: SKU Rationalization and Integration Weigh on Top-Line, Innovation to Drive Rebound

Energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) fell short of the market's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales rose 10.6% year on year to $817.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.36 per share was 13.9% below analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy …

Monster Beverage (MNST) Podría Cotizar Un 53% Por Debajo De Su Valor Razonable Mientras Crecen Sus Ventas Internacionales

Can Target (TGT) Still Be A Bargain As Recovery Gets Tested?

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Target has delivered a strong 50.2% share price return over the past year, yet its valuation signals are split. The Discounted Cash Flow …

Gucci is breaking luxury’s penny-pinching taboo

Luxury, the maisons will tell you, is not like other industries. While lesser consumer goods makers can get ahead by trimming costs and undercutting rivals, high fashion hangs on creativity and desirability. So the efficiency-driven revival of Gucci parent Kering is something of Silver …

Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards 2026 Unveils Its Most Extensive Regional Judging Panel as Final Entry Deadline Nears

More than 80 senior marketing leaders from leading brands across Asia-Pacific to evaluate the region's best agencies. HONG KONG, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Campaign Asia-Pacific, Haymarket Media Asia's leading media, marketing and advertising title, has unveiled its most extensive regional judging panel for …

5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Colgate-Palmolive’s Q2 Earnings Call

5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Colgate-Palmolive's Q2 Earnings Call Colgate-Palmolive's second quarter results were met with a cautious market response, as the company's revenue matched Wall Street's expectations while non-GAAP profit modestly exceeded consensus. Management attributed the quarter's performance to continued strength in emerging …

Ozempic For $50 a Month? Amazon Pharmacy Rolls Out Cheap Weight-Loss Drugs for Medicare Patients

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Amazon.com Inc.'s Amazon Pharmacy will offer eligible Medicare beneficiaries weight-loss drugs for $50 per month through a new federal program aimed at expanding access. The company announced …

Taylor Farms Pulls Salsa and Guacamole Over Salmonella Concerns

(Bloomberg) -- Taylor Farms is pulling more than a dozen prepared food items containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, from retailers due to concerns over salmonella, just weeks after federal health officials tied the produce company to a separate outbreak of cyclospora. Most Read …

Berkshire Earnings Were Good—Not Great. A Real Bright Spot Was This.

A highlight was the repurchase of $4.5 billion of shares in the second quarter. The figure was just $235 million in the first quarter Continue Reading

Costco vs. General Mills: Comparing Revenue Trends Between These Consumer Staples Companies

Key Points Costco Wholesale currently demonstrates a clearer and more consistent upward trajectory in its overall revenue generation profile compared to the recent performance of General Mills. Over the span of the last eight quarters, Costco maintained steady positive year-over-year revenue expansion alongside regular …

P&G’s (PG) $3.8B Wellness Deal Collides With a Costly Outlook

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) is buying its way into wellness. On August 4, L Catterton announced it had signed a definitive agreement to sell Thorne, a science-backed health and wellness brand, to Procter & Gamble for $3.8 billion in cash. The deal lands a …

What to Know About Colgate-Palmolive Director John Cahill Selling 4,170 Shares for $389,353

Key Points Cahill executed a sale of 4,170 shares on Aug. 6, 2026, realizing ~$389,353 in transaction value. The disposition reduced his total equity holdings by 6%, including shares acquired via option exercise, and 13% of his direct ownership. The transaction involved the exercise …

Dividend King Coca-Cola is suddenly acting like a growth stock

Soccer purists spent June and July complaining that World Cup hydration breaks turned fast-moving matches into stop-start slogs padded with extra commercial time. Broadcasters cashed in on those minutes. So did Coca-Cola, the tournament's longtime beverage sponsor, whose in-stadium marketing during those very breaks …

Can Turning Point Brands Defend a "Dr. Pepper"‑Size Share After the FDA's Nicotine Pouch Decision?

Key Points Turning Point Brands now gets over 40% of its sales from fast-growing nicotine pouches. Upcoming earnings will show if TPB can defend a niche share as big tobacco crowds into pouches. 10 stocks we like better than Turning Point Brands › Nicotine …

Here's How Many Shares of PepsiCo You'd Need for $20,000 in Yearly Dividends

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is known for its reliability, having increased its dividend payout for 54 consecutive years. But in addition to earning the title of Dividend King by increasing that payout for 50 or more consecutive years, that dividend payout also comes with a …

Celsius Holdings, Inc. se ha quedado a las puertas de alcanzar el beneficio por acción (EPS) en un 64 %: esto es lo que los analistas creen que sucederá a continuación