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Charter's Cox Integration Starts as Stock Slips 3.9%
Charter's $34.5B Cox acquisition reaches customers, but CHTR shares fell 3.9% on Sept. 18 as investors weigh integration risks and high debt.
Analysis
FCC Approves 15,000 Starlink Satellites, Defers Remainder
The FCC has authorized an additional 7,500 Starlink Gen2 satellites, bringing the total approved to 15,000, but deferred the remaining 14,988 spacecraft in SpaceX's application.
Regulation
Amazon Leo vs. Starlink: The Race to Orbit and Market Share
Amazon's satellite internet service, now called Amazon Leo, plans limited broadband by 2026 but faces a huge gap with Starlink's 9,600 satellites and 10.3 million subscribers.
Technology
Twitch CEO Predicts GTA VI Multiplayer in 2027, Rockstar Silent
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy expects GTA VI multiplayer in 2027, but Rockstar hasn't confirmed. The gap creates uncertainty for Take-Two's forecasts.
Analysis
Microsoft's Kojima Deal Gains Star Power, But Financial Questions Persist
Bill Skarsgård joins Kojima's PHYSINT for Xbox, but Microsoft investors still await key details like release date and budget as Xbox revenue declines.
Technology
Target Sells Pokémon 30th ETB; Mewtwo Promo Starts Oct. 2 at Other Retailers
Target sells the Pokémon 30th ETB, but the Mewtwo promo is exclusive to other chains starting Oct. 2. Investors see TGT's fandom push as key to traffic growth.
Analysis
Starbucks Snoopy Cup Launch Tests Scarcity Strategy
Starbucks rolls out a limited Snoopy collection on Sept. 15, led by a $39.95 glass cup with a two-item cap, testing whether scarcity can drive store traffic.
Analysis
EchoStar's Sling TV Faces NASCAR Test as Subscriber Losses Persist
NASCAR's Gateway race offers Sling TV a chance to attract subscribers, but EchoStar's ongoing losses and revenue decline cast doubt on a turnaround.
Analysis
FAA Schedules September 18 Window for SpaceX Starship Flight 14, Pending Company Confirmation
The FAA has scheduled a primary window for SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 on September 18, but SpaceX hasn't confirmed the date. Investors await launch success as a key milestone.
Regulation
Enflame's 179% Debut Surge Raises Float Concerns on STAR Market
Enflame Technology surged 179% on its STAR Market debut, but the tiny 4.16% float raises concerns about valuation sustainability and customer concentration.
IPO
Starbucks Shares Slip 2.4% Ahead of Snoopy Drop: Can a $40 Cup Move the Needle?
Starbucks shares fell 2.4% to $102.01 ahead of its Snoopy cup launch. The real test is whether the collectible drives transactions, not just social media buzz.
Analysis
Enbridge Line 5 Restart Delayed to Sept. 12 as Stock Holds Steady
Enbridge's Line 5 shutdown is extended to Sept. 12, but shares stay flat, signaling investors see it as contained. Focus shifts to the $1B relocation timeline.
Analysis
Starbucks Holiday Hours Vary; Q4 Sales Test Looms
Starbucks (SBUX) kept many stores open on Labor Day with varied hours, but the real test is Q4 comparable sales growth of at least 6.5%. Traffic data will be key.
Earnings
Starbucks Snoopy Collection Launch Aims to Sustain Traffic Growth
Starbucks unveiled a 10-piece Snoopy collection, with a full set priced at $293.50, as it seeks to sustain a 4.5% rebound in customer traffic. Shares closed down 0.84%.
Earnings
GoPro Shares Trade at $1.20, 5.3% Above Starman's $1.14 Cash Offer
GoPro shares opened at $1.20 on Wednesday, 5.3% above Starman Optical's $1.14 cash offer. Investors also retain a 10% stake in the combined entity, but the premium reflects deal risks and potential competing bids.
Markets
SpaceX Shares Dip 1.2% Premarket as Analysts Question Starlink's Ability to Fund Expansion
SpaceX shares slipped 1.2% premarket to $141.95, with Morgan Stanley's $300 target under pressure as Starlink's profits face heavy investment needs in rockets and AI.
Earnings
SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 14 to September as Orbital Test Nears
SpaceX has moved Starship Flight 14 to September after Booster 21's static fire, aiming for its first orbital mission and potential tower catch. The test is a key valuation checkpoint for the $1.85 trillion company.
Analysis
SpaceX Edges Up 0.5% as Louisiana Starbase's $100B Capex Plan Fuels IPO Speculation
SpaceX stock rose 0.45% to $141.50 as the company's $100B Louisiana Starbase commitment shifts focus to execution, with construction set for 2027 and first launch in 2029.
IPO
SpaceX Stock Climbs 1.2% on $100B Louisiana Starbase Plan
SpaceX shares gained 1.2% after unveiling a $100 billion Louisiana spaceport, equal to its Q2 liquidity. The facility will support Starship and Starlink launches starting in 2029.
Technology
Boeing Stock Edges Up as $131B F-15 Contract Ceiling Starts with Minimal Funding
Boeing shares ticked up 0.3% after the Air Force awarded a $131.23 billion F-15 Eagle Crest ceiling contract, yet only $343,740 was initially funded, highlighting the gap between headline value and near-term revenue.
Markets
Starbucks' Autumn Menu Launch Tests North American Profitability
Starbucks launched its fall menu with six pumpkin drinks, aiming to boost traffic and margins. North America revenue hit $7.40B with a 13.6% margin.
Earnings
Disney+ Star Wars Slate Tests Streaming Momentum as Q3 Profit Hits $712M
Disney's streaming division posts $712M operating income, but Star Wars content releases will test whether franchises can sustain engagement and revenue growth.
Analysis
Starbucks Trims 224 Corporate Roles in $2B Efficiency Drive
Starbucks eliminates 224 corporate positions in a broader $2B cost-saving initiative, focusing on operational efficiency without compromising store-level growth.
Earnings
Starbucks Shares Near Record High as Unicorn Frappuccino Drives Traffic, Not Profit
Starbucks reintroduces its Unicorn Frappuccino for a weekend, aiming to drive foot traffic as shares hover near record highs. Q3 transactions rose 4.2%, but the drink's direct revenue impact is small.
Earnings
El Niño Threat Looms Over Starbucks' Margin Recovery as Coffee Costs Surge
Starbucks' margin rebound faces a new threat from a likely strong El Niño and rising coffee costs, even as the stock nears analyst price targets.
Commodities
Shake Shack Surges on Starboard Stake, Market Value Jumps $229M
Shake Shack shares surged 8.6% after Starboard Value took a stake, boosting market value by $229M, nearly matching 2026 EBITDA guidance.
Analysis
AT&T Stock Slips as SpaceX Unveils Starlink Mobile Network
AT&T shares dropped 2% as SpaceX revealed Starlink's terrestrial mobile network, raising competitive fears. Verizon and T-Mobile also declined.
Markets
Upstart Stock Jumps 10% on Strong Q2, But Flat Outlook Caps Gains
Upstart (UPST) surged 10% in after-hours trading after Q2 revenue and EBITDA beat, but flat full-year guidance and elevated UMI signal caution.
Earnings
EchoStar's Hughes Bankruptcy: Contract Backlog Won't Cover Matured Debt
Hughes Satellite Systems filed Chapter 11 after $1.5B bonds matured. Only $406M of its $1.4B contract backlog is due within a year, leaving a funding gap.
Markets
SpaceX Faces Dual Pressures: Starlink Funding Gap and Upcoming Share Unlock
SpaceX's Q2 report is overshadowed by Starlink's thin contribution to AI spending and a massive share unlock. Investors question internal funding.
Earnings