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These Are the Stocks Wall Street Is Betting Against the Most

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Why investors are rotating out of fast food into sit down restaurants

Yahoo Finance Markets & Date Editor Jared Blikre goes to the fundamentals to break down why sit-down restaurants like Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Bloomin' Brands (BLMN), and BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) are outperforming the traditionally successful fast-food chains. Video Transcript 00:00 Speaker A And it looks …

Sweetgreen CEO Says Cyclospora Hurt Sales

Sweetgreen Inc. CEO Jonathan Neman says the cyclospora outbreak had an impact on the business but the US FDA now says it's safe to eat iceberg lettuce again. He says Sweetgreen's supply chain isn't affected by the cyclospora outbreak and its restaurants don't serve …

Shake Shack (SHAK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Head of Investor Relations - Alison SternbergChief Executive Officer - Robert LynchChief Financial Officer - Michelle Hook TAKEAWAYS Total Revenue -- $417.6 million, an increase of 17.2% year …

El Pollo Loco director Sardar Biglari sells $18,766 in LOCO shares By Investing.com

Sardar Biglari, a director and 10% owner of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO), sold 1,100 shares of common stock totaling $18,766 on August 7, 2026, at prices between $17.05 and $17.13 per share. This transaction occurred while the stock was trading at $14.83, …

Texas Roadhouse stock hits all-time high at 213.27 USD

Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) stock reached an all-time high of $213.27, reflecting strong investor confidence and business growth with a 27.5% year-to-date surge. This milestone follows robust Q2 2026 earnings, which surpassed Wall Street expectations with $1.74 billion in revenue and $1.85 EPS, driven by …

Wendy’s Stock Soars on Report Trian Partners Prepares Bid to Take Company Private

Wendy’s tells Barron’s it would ‘thoroughly review any proposal submitted by Trian consistent with its fiduciary duties.’ Continue Reading

Domino's launching personal-size Domino pizza August 2026

Domino's is set to launch its first individual-size pizza, called "The Domino," on August 31st, targeting solo diners. This rectangular, Detroit-style pizza is shaped like the company's logo and can be customized with various toppings, selling for around $7.99 for a one-topping version. The …

SpaceX, Nebius, Palantir, Super Micro, Quantinuum, Wendy’s, and More Stocks That Explain Today’s Market

Nebius soars as the so-called neocloud reports better-than-expected second-quarter results, while fellow neocloud company CoreWeave posts a narrower quarterly loss, sending the stock up sharply. Continue Reading

Brinker Issues Upbeat Outlook Amid Chili's Growth Momentum; Shares Surge

Brinker International (EAT) shares jumped Wednesday after the company provided an upbeat fiscal 2027 PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a …

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Wednesday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were mixed Wednesday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a …

Nelson Peltz's Trian preparing take-private bid for Wendy's

According to a source familiar with the matter, Trian Fund Management — the firm led by Nelson Peltz — is putting together a group of investors with the goal of taking Wendy's private, Reuters reported Wednesday. Wendy's stock jumped as much as 15% on …

Goldman Sachs Group (SG) reports 7.6% beneficial stake in Sweetgreen Class A

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC have filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a beneficial ownership of 8,162,770.57 shares, or 7.6% of Sweetgreen, Inc.'s Class A common stock. Both entities hold shared voting power over 8,162,438.57 shares …

Darden Restaurants Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) shares advanced 4.01% to $227.68 on Wednesday, marking its sixth consecutive day of gains. This performance occurred during a mixed trading session, where the S&P 500 Index rose by 0.26% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly declined by 0.04%.

Chipotle Is Giving Away Over $1M in BOGO Offers, Free Sauce and More: Here’s How to Get Yours

Chipotle is bringing back its interactive trivia game, Chipotle IQ, from August 18-20, offering over $1 million in free food and prizes. Participants can win BOGO entrées, free sauces, Chipotle Rewards points, and even free burritos for a year through a new Silver Ticket …

Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Bloomin' Brands reported a 1% increase in total revenues to $1.02 billion for Q2 2026, driven by positive comparable restaurant sales. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 22% to $0.39, and the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $0.90-$1.00. The Outback Steakhouse turnaround …

Chagee Holdings (CHA.US)

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Black Rock Coffee Bar soars after earnings with growth still on the menu (BRCB:NASDAQ)

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Wendy's, H&R Block, Quantinuum, CoreWeave, Cava & more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Wendy's — The fast food chain jumped 13% after The Financial Times reported, citing sources, that Nelson Peltz' Trian Fund Management was preparing a bid to take the company private. National Vision — Shares of …

National Vision Raises Outlook as Higher-Value Customers Fuel Breakout Quarter

By Karen Roman National Vision Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EYE) said second quarter net revenue increased 2.5% to $498.8 million compared to the year prior and net income was $12.4 million against $8.7 million, with net income margin up to 2.5% from 1.8%. Diluted earnings …

CAVA Group Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Traffic and Unit Growth

CAVA Group, Inc. CAVA delivered earnings of $0.19 per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up 18.8% from $0.16 a year ago and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.18 by 5.6%. Total revenues rose 31.3% year over year to $368.44 million …

CAVA's Top-Line Performance Expected to Continue Improving in H2, UBS Says

CAVA's (CAVA) topline performance is poised to continue improving in H2, driven by lower impact from PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already …

LW Stock Gains 13.1% in a Month as Volume Growth Supports Momentum

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. LW shares have gained 13.1% in the past four weeks, bringing the durability of that advance into focus. The move comes as operating trends improve, especially in North America. Investors still have to weigh better volume, customer execution and cost …

Cava's Sales Growth to Continue as New Restaurants Outperform, RBC Says

Cava Group (CAVA) could keep growing as same-store sales recover from the Cyclospora impact, new res PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already …

Cava Rises on Sales; CoreWeave Sores on AI Outlook | Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers:- Cava (CAVA) is also rising this morning as sales jumped with Americans flocking to Pita Chips, Salmon, and other Mediterranean-diet oriented foods.- Super Micro (SMCI) is giving a sales outlook that topped even the rosiest projections. That along …

How CAVA dodged cyclospora concerns and delivered huge revenue returns

Market Catalyst Host Julie Hyman welcomes Brett Schulman, CAVA (CAVA) co-founder & CEO Brett Schulman and Senior Business Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss how the restaurant chain navigated food safety concerns surrounding cyclospora while delivering a strong quarter. CAVA beat expectations, with revenue jumping …

The ONE Group Hospitality Sees Big Opportunity for Benihana Express

The ONE Group Hospitality sees significant growth potential for its Benihana Express concept, which offers a smaller footprint and strong unit economics. The company is actively building the foundation for franchising, with several new locations already under construction or in development, leveraging the brand …

Dine Brands (DIN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Dine Brands (DIN) reported mixed Q2 2026 results, with IHOP showing continued market share gains and Applebee's improving sequentially. Total revenue increased by 4.4% to $240.9 million, driven by restaurant acquisitions, while adjusted EBITDA decreased to $54.2 million. The company maintained its full-year financial …

3 Stocks to Buy After Post-Earnings Crashes

Stocks are often volatile around earnings, and even the slightest misstep can sometimes lead to big sell-offs. For long-term investors, though, these dips can be great buying opportunities, as the reasons behind them often have very little impact on a company's future prospects. Sandisk …

CAVA Group shares jump as quarterly sales beat, cyclospora fears ease

CAVA Group shares jump as quarterly sales beat, cyclospora fears ease Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) shares jumped 12.7% after the fast-casual chain beat second-quarter estimates on both revenue and earnings, with same-restaurant sales climbing 9% and easing investor concerns …

CCH Holdings Ltd (CCHH) director Lim Fei Fern reports initial Form 3

CCH Holdings Ltd (CCHH) director Lim Fei Fern has filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership on Form 3, identifying herself as a director of the company. The filing reports no stock transactions or derivative positions, nor does it indicate that Lim Fei Fern …

Operational Traction Restores Investors’ Confidence in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL)

Signia Capital Management, a boutique money management firm focusing on Small-Micro Cap and Small Cap Value investing, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for "Signia Small Cap Value Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Small Cap Value approach targets …

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Shares Gap Up on Earnings Beat

First Watch stock maintained at Buy by DA Davidson on growth potential

DA Davidson has reiterated a Buy rating on First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) with a $17.00 price target, citing potential for same-store sales growth and a sustainable earnings structure. The firm noted the stock's unusually low valuation at 8.4 times fiscal 2026 EBITDA, supported …

Yuno Raises $45 Million Series B to Scale the AI-Native Operating System of Global Payments and Financial Services

Yuno Yuno Series BYuno Raises $45 Million Series B to Scale the AI-Native Operating System of Global Payments and Financial Services The round, led by Global PayTech Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, QuantumLight Capital, Monashees, Kaszek, Rasmal Ventures, GrowthX Capital, and …

Why fast food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are going all in on energy drinks

Fast food chains in search of a sales pick-me-up are back to rolling out energy drinks. The research New research from Citi restaurant analyst Jon Tower on Wednesday easily explains the energy drink push by fast food giants. Here are a few key findings …