Wendy's Cuts Dividend in Half, Withdraws 2026 Outlook as U.S. Sales Slump
Earnings James Calloway

Wendy's Cuts Dividend in Half, Withdraws 2026 Outlook as U.S. Sales Slump

Wendy's halves dividend to $0.07 per share and withdraws 2026 guidance after U.S. same-store sales dropped 7%, far worse than expected. The move frees up about $53.4 million annually.

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AXIA Energia Shares Flat as R$7.7B Payout Plan Faces Scrutiny
Earnings James Calloway

AXIA Energia Shares Flat as R$7.7B Payout Plan Faces Scrutiny

AXIA Energia shares remained stable Friday after strong Q2 results and a R$7.7B capital return plan, though the program's non-binding nature tempers optimism.

Dividend Stocks' Appeal Wanes Despite Fed Pause Hopes
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Dividend Stocks' Appeal Wanes Despite Fed Pause Hopes

Fed rate hike odds fell to 43.9% after July payrolls declined, but dividend stocks' yield premium over Treasuries remains thin, offering little cushion.

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US Jobs Report Shows Unexpected Decline; Fed Rate Hike Odds Drop
Economy Daniel Marsh

US Jobs Report Shows Unexpected Decline; Fed Rate Hike Odds Drop

July nonfarm payrolls dropped by 23,000, far below expectations, while revisions cut May and June totals. Futures rose and September rate hike odds fell to 42.3%.

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Nokia Gains on AI Deal, but Financial Terms Stay Under Wraps
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nokia Gains on AI Deal, but Financial Terms Stay Under Wraps

Nokia shares edged higher as it joined the Zankore AI project in Indonesia, but investors await clarity on contract economics.

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Airbnb Stock Jumps 7% on AI Efficiency Gains and Strong Bookings
Earnings James Calloway

Airbnb Stock Jumps 7% on AI Efficiency Gains and Strong Bookings

Airbnb (ABNB) shares surged 7% in premarket trading after the company reported strong Q2 earnings, driven by AI efficiency gains and a 10% rise in bookings, prompting an upgraded 2026 outlook.

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Joby Aviation Climbs as Blade Drives Q2 Revenue Surge
Earnings James Calloway

Joby Aviation Climbs as Blade Drives Q2 Revenue Surge

Joby Aviation's stock gained 1.8% premarket after Q2 revenue surged 59% sequentially, with Blade contributing 93.7% of sales. The company's liquidity runway extends 2.7-2.9 years.

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Nasdaq Futures Rally as Soft Jobs Report Dims Rate Hike Prospects
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nasdaq Futures Rally as Soft Jobs Report Dims Rate Hike Prospects

U.S. stock futures rallied Friday after July payrolls unexpectedly declined, dampening rate hike expectations. Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 1.16% as Treasury yields slipped.

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Oklo's Test Reactor Goes Critical, But $4.2B Valuation Gap Looms
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Oklo's Test Reactor Goes Critical, But $4.2B Valuation Gap Looms

Oklo's Groves test reactor reached criticality, a key milestone, yet its $7.19B market cap far exceeds cash on hand, underscoring the need for commercial validation.

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Plug Power Faces Steep H2 Revenue Hurdle Ahead of Q2 Report
Earnings James Calloway

Plug Power Faces Steep H2 Revenue Hurdle Ahead of Q2 Report

Plug Power must deliver nearly $485 million in second-half revenue to meet its 2026 growth target, with Q2 results due Monday. Analysts flag margin and cash burn concerns.

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Nebius Rebounds in Premarket After Vineland Setback Wipes Out $7.4B
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nebius Rebounds in Premarket After Vineland Setback Wipes Out $7.4B

Nebius shares recovered 3.5% in premarket trading following a steep 13.3% decline that erased $7.4 billion in market value after a planning board meeting ended without a decision on phase 2.

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EA Delists at $209.70 After $55B Buyout; Debt Load Under Scrutiny
Markets Daniel Marsh

EA Delists at $209.70 After $55B Buyout; Debt Load Under Scrutiny

Electronic Arts closed at $209.70, just below the $210 buyout price, after its $55B acquisition. Attention shifts to the company's $20B debt load and future cash flow.

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