7 mins. ago
Manchester City have set a €75M asking price for Rodri amid interest from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid are pursuing a deal to sign the Spain captain, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Etihad. Rodri is receptive to the interest from Spain and open to a return to La Liga, having expressed his desire to return home
"I've got a year left on my contract [at City] and at some point we'll have to sit down and talk," Rodri told Onda Cero in March. "I'd like to return [to LaLiga], obviously."
Asked if his time at Atletico Madrid would block a transfer to Real Madrid, he added: "No, no. There have been a lot of players who have taken that path. Above all, when they've not done it directly, but over time. For me, you can't rule out the best clubs in the world."
Manchester City do not want to sell the 30-year-old, who won the Golden Ball as Spain lifted the World Cup this summer. However, Rodri's refusal to sign a new deal could persuade City to cash-in, rather than lose the midfielder for free in 2027.
#city #rodri #return
Real Madrid are pursuing a deal to sign the Spain captain, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at the Etihad. Rodri is receptive to the interest from Spain and open to a return to La Liga, having expressed his desire to return home
"I've got a year left on my contract [at City] and at some point we'll have to sit down and talk," Rodri told Onda Cero in March. "I'd like to return [to LaLiga], obviously."
Asked if his time at Atletico Madrid would block a transfer to Real Madrid, he added: "No, no. There have been a lot of players who have taken that path. Above all, when they've not done it directly, but over time. For me, you can't rule out the best clubs in the world."
Manchester City do not want to sell the 30-year-old, who won the Golden Ball as Spain lifted the World Cup this summer. However, Rodri's refusal to sign a new deal could persuade City to cash-in, rather than lose the midfielder for free in 2027.
#city #rodri #return
39 mins. ago
Liverpool's latest transfer thinking appears to have turned towards Bradley Barcola, with the Paris Saint-Germain winger emerging as a major target as planning continues for life after Mohamed Salah. The idea is easy to understand on talent alone. Barcola is young, quick, refined in possession and already seasoned at elite level. Yet once the excitement settles, the shape of the move becomes more complicated.
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for the France international, who is valued by PSG at around £145 million. With performance-related clauses reportedly capable of taking the package to €150 million, this is the sort of deal that alters the landscape of a window. It would not be a speculative addition or a market opportunity seized on a whim. It would be a declaration, one that places Barcola at the centre of Liverpool's attacking future.
That is precisely why the positional debate matters so much. Salah's departure at the end of last season left a structural absence as much as an emotional one. Replacing his goals is one challenge, replacing his function another. Liverpool lost a right-sided forward who shaped the geometry of every game. The question now is whether Barcola answers that need, or whether he solves a different problem entirely.
There is no dispute over the player's ability. Jamie Carragher made that clear when discussing the move, saying: "He's a great player, there's no doubt about that – I'd love to get Barcola at Liverpool,". But his wider concern goes to the architecture of the squad. Liverpool, in his view, are better stocked on the left than they are on the right, which makes a huge investment in Barcola feel curious unless it is part of a broader redesign.
That concern has substance. Cody Gakpo offers a reliable option from the left, Rio Ngumoha remains one of the club's more intriguing younger attackers and Víctor Munoz has also been added. In isolation, signing another left-sided player of elite pedigree sounds attractive. In practical terms, though, elite squads still require a certain balance. Too much accumulation on one flank can create a shortage elsewhere, particularly when the outgoing player was as singular as Salah.
#barcola #Liverpool #player
Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for the France international, who is valued by PSG at around £145 million. With performance-related clauses reportedly capable of taking the package to €150 million, this is the sort of deal that alters the landscape of a window. It would not be a speculative addition or a market opportunity seized on a whim. It would be a declaration, one that places Barcola at the centre of Liverpool's attacking future.
That is precisely why the positional debate matters so much. Salah's departure at the end of last season left a structural absence as much as an emotional one. Replacing his goals is one challenge, replacing his function another. Liverpool lost a right-sided forward who shaped the geometry of every game. The question now is whether Barcola answers that need, or whether he solves a different problem entirely.
There is no dispute over the player's ability. Jamie Carragher made that clear when discussing the move, saying: "He's a great player, there's no doubt about that – I'd love to get Barcola at Liverpool,". But his wider concern goes to the architecture of the squad. Liverpool, in his view, are better stocked on the left than they are on the right, which makes a huge investment in Barcola feel curious unless it is part of a broader redesign.
That concern has substance. Cody Gakpo offers a reliable option from the left, Rio Ngumoha remains one of the club's more intriguing younger attackers and Víctor Munoz has also been added. In isolation, signing another left-sided player of elite pedigree sounds attractive. In practical terms, though, elite squads still require a certain balance. Too much accumulation on one flank can create a shortage elsewhere, particularly when the outgoing player was as singular as Salah.
#barcola #Liverpool #player
3 hours ago
Man City have agreed personal terms with Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli
Rulli wants to join City on a two-year contract despite interest from Sporting Lisbon
Marseille have received an offer from City, with the two clubs expected to reach an agreement
Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Geronimo Rulli on a two-year contract, with negotiations between the club and Marseille still ongoing, as per new reports.
The 34-year-old Argentine was identified by director of football Hugo Viana as his preferred option to fill the backup goalkeeper role left vacant by James Trafford's move to Leeds United, with City's hierarchy moving quickly to address the position after the Trafford deal was finalised.
#year #contract
Rulli wants to join City on a two-year contract despite interest from Sporting Lisbon
Marseille have received an offer from City, with the two clubs expected to reach an agreement
Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Geronimo Rulli on a two-year contract, with negotiations between the club and Marseille still ongoing, as per new reports.
The 34-year-old Argentine was identified by director of football Hugo Viana as his preferred option to fill the backup goalkeeper role left vacant by James Trafford's move to Leeds United, with City's hierarchy moving quickly to address the position after the Trafford deal was finalised.
#year #contract
3 hours ago
President Giuseppe Marotta and everyone at FC Internazionale Milano stand in solidarity with the Baresi family and his brother Beppe during this time of grief.Franco Baresi has passed away, taking with him one of the figures who most defined the history of the Milan derby through consistency and excellence. AC Milan captain, team leader and club icon, he built his career on defensive intelligence and leadership that earned recognition even from his opponents.
Born in Travagliato on 8 May 1960, Baresi made 719 appearances and scored 33 goals for the Rossoneri, spending 20 years exclusively with Milan, between 1977 and 1997. In the 35 derbies he played against Inter, his name became synonymous with composure and reliability in a rivalry that was always filled with intensity.
Within that rivalry, the strongest bond was the one with Giuseppe Baresi. Two brothers, two captains, who grew up together and later found themselves wearing opposite colours, yet remained united by a respect that was never in question. For them, the derby was never just a match: it was a direct challenge, a responsibility, but also a balance to be protected. "We tried to leave it outside the door. There was always the concern that neither of us would get injured," Franco recalled. And then there was that almost everyday normality before the game: joking together, a way of easing the tension before 90 minutes that meant much more than just a football match for Milan.
On 2 March 1980, the day San Siro was named after Giuseppe Meazza, that story was captured in one defining image: the Baresi brothers facing each other inside a stadium that was becoming an even stronger symbol of the city and its rivalry. A photograph that tells the story of the derby better than many words. The final image, once again inside San Siro: the Olympic Torch ceremony, carried together with Beppe Bergomi. An endless derby, a bond with the city that remains unbreakable.
From Inter and the entire Nerazzurri world, the memory of a great opponent, a protagonist of the battles that helped shape the very meaning of the Milan derby. With respect.
#giuseppe #rivalry #franco #siro
Born in Travagliato on 8 May 1960, Baresi made 719 appearances and scored 33 goals for the Rossoneri, spending 20 years exclusively with Milan, between 1977 and 1997. In the 35 derbies he played against Inter, his name became synonymous with composure and reliability in a rivalry that was always filled with intensity.
Within that rivalry, the strongest bond was the one with Giuseppe Baresi. Two brothers, two captains, who grew up together and later found themselves wearing opposite colours, yet remained united by a respect that was never in question. For them, the derby was never just a match: it was a direct challenge, a responsibility, but also a balance to be protected. "We tried to leave it outside the door. There was always the concern that neither of us would get injured," Franco recalled. And then there was that almost everyday normality before the game: joking together, a way of easing the tension before 90 minutes that meant much more than just a football match for Milan.
On 2 March 1980, the day San Siro was named after Giuseppe Meazza, that story was captured in one defining image: the Baresi brothers facing each other inside a stadium that was becoming an even stronger symbol of the city and its rivalry. A photograph that tells the story of the derby better than many words. The final image, once again inside San Siro: the Olympic Torch ceremony, carried together with Beppe Bergomi. An endless derby, a bond with the city that remains unbreakable.
From Inter and the entire Nerazzurri world, the memory of a great opponent, a protagonist of the battles that helped shape the very meaning of the Milan derby. With respect.
#giuseppe #rivalry #franco #siro
3 hours ago
By Eduardo Baptista
BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) - Chinese military researchers have used outputs from leading U.S. artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems to advance China's defence capabilities, according to a Reuters review of more than 80 Chinese academic papers and patents.
The previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-edge U.S. AI models as a shortcut to developing specialised systems of their own, despite Washington's efforts to restrict Beijing's access to advanced chips and other strategic technologies.
The documents show widespread use of a technique known as "model distillation," in which outputs from a powerful AI system are used to train smaller, specialised models that can be deployed locally without the enormous computing requirements needed to build frontier AI systems from scratch.
Reuters' review, which included research compiled by the Washington-based Jamestown Foundation and shared exclusively with the news agency, showed distillation is widely used by researchers linked to the People's Liberation Army and other military institutions.
#models #systems #researchers
BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) - Chinese military researchers have used outputs from leading U.S. artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems to advance China's defence capabilities, according to a Reuters review of more than 80 Chinese academic papers and patents.
The previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-edge U.S. AI models as a shortcut to developing specialised systems of their own, despite Washington's efforts to restrict Beijing's access to advanced chips and other strategic technologies.
The documents show widespread use of a technique known as "model distillation," in which outputs from a powerful AI system are used to train smaller, specialised models that can be deployed locally without the enormous computing requirements needed to build frontier AI systems from scratch.
Reuters' review, which included research compiled by the Washington-based Jamestown Foundation and shared exclusively with the news agency, showed distillation is widely used by researchers linked to the People's Liberation Army and other military institutions.
#models #systems #researchers
3 hours ago
Synopsys (SNPS) stock jumped more than 4% on Monday after the company unveiled autonomous AI workflows for chip design at the 2026 DAC Chips to Systems Conference.
The new technology, developed in collaboration with Microsoft (MSFT) and already being evaluated by AMD (AMD), marks another step toward automating complex semiconductor engineering tasks with AI agents. The announcement reinforces Synopsys' leadership in electronic design automation (EDA) software at a time when demand for AI chips continues to accelerate.
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The new technology, developed in collaboration with Microsoft (MSFT) and already being evaluated by AMD (AMD), marks another step toward automating complex semiconductor engineering tasks with AI agents. The announcement reinforces Synopsys' leadership in electronic design automation (EDA) software at a time when demand for AI chips continues to accelerate.
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#msft #conference
3 hours ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPAA) has held its ground better than the Nasdaq-100 Index ($IUXX). Some sectors are doing better than others. It is both a frightened market and a confident one.
Eventually, something has to give. The market simply cannot straddle both worlds forever.
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#index #dear
Eventually, something has to give. The market simply cannot straddle both worlds forever.
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#index #dear
7 hours ago
Apple's (AAPL) brief brush with $5 trillion in market capitalization on Tuesday marked a historic milestone that immediately raises the question of whether the stock can sustain these elevated levels or is due for a pullback.
AAPL reached an intraday high of $342.89, pushing its valuation to roughly $5.036 trillion before settling back to close at $340.08, making it only the second company after Nvidia (NVDA) to achieve this milestone.
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AAPL reached an intraday high of $342.89, pushing its valuation to roughly $5.036 trillion before settling back to close at $340.08, making it only the second company after Nvidia (NVDA) to achieve this milestone.
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#earnings
7 hours ago
December Euro currency (E6Z26) futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
See on the daily bar chart for the December Euro currency futures that prices are trending lower and are closing in on pushing below key technical support at the June low. Bears have the near-term technical advantage as "the trend is their friend."
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#december #euro #Stock #currency
See on the daily bar chart for the December Euro currency futures that prices are trending lower and are closing in on pushing below key technical support at the June low. Bears have the near-term technical advantage as "the trend is their friend."
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#december #euro #Stock #currency
7 hours ago
Valued at a market cap of $47.7 billion, PG&E Corporation (PCG) is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, California's largest regulated electric and gas utility. Its utility serves approximately 16 million Californians across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning Northern and Central California.
Shares of the Oakland, California-based company have outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. PCG stock has increased nearly 28% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.2%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 11.4% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.2% gain.
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#company #market
Shares of the Oakland, California-based company have outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. PCG stock has increased nearly 28% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.2%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 11.4% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.2% gain.
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#company #market
7 hours ago
Longtime Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook will host his final earnings conference call after the bell on Thursday, July 30. While Cook was not the same type of innovator as his predecessor, Apple founder and legendary CEO Steve Jobs, he did a great job of nurturing Apple's core strengths. He will leave as Apple is the largest company in the world, with a market cap of $5 trillion. The question, though, is whether the stock is still a buy with him ready to depart.
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When Apple reports its fiscal third-quarter results, investors should expect much of the same. iPhone sales should be solid, with the company reportedly seeing a 3% increase in shipments during the quarter and gaining its highest-ever global market share at 20%, according to Centerpoint Research. This should then feed into its high-margin service revenue, which has consistently grown at a mid-teen rate.
Cook leaves Apple as having one of the best business models on the planet, making it easy for its next CEO to get off to a running start. The beauty of Apple is its closed ecosystem, which helps lock in customers. Once someone buys an iPhone, the cost of switching becomes increasingly difficult with each photo taken, subscription bought, and app downloaded. Users then become a part of Apple's huge service revenue machine. Apple is getting a high-margin revenue stream every time someone clicks on a search ad (as it gets a 36% revenue cut from Alphabet's Google), uses Apple Pay, buys cloud storage, or purchases a subscription or app.
Meanwhile, Apple just increased prices for several devices and certain service plans. This should be a nice revenue driver in the coming quarters after Cook leaves, giving incoming CEO John Ternus a solid revenue tailwind as he takes the reins. Ternus will also have time to execute a more comprehensive AI strategy for the company. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Cook's decision to sit back and not throw huge amounts of money into chasing AI models proves to be a smart one.
#revenue #signal #same
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When Apple reports its fiscal third-quarter results, investors should expect much of the same. iPhone sales should be solid, with the company reportedly seeing a 3% increase in shipments during the quarter and gaining its highest-ever global market share at 20%, according to Centerpoint Research. This should then feed into its high-margin service revenue, which has consistently grown at a mid-teen rate.
Cook leaves Apple as having one of the best business models on the planet, making it easy for its next CEO to get off to a running start. The beauty of Apple is its closed ecosystem, which helps lock in customers. Once someone buys an iPhone, the cost of switching becomes increasingly difficult with each photo taken, subscription bought, and app downloaded. Users then become a part of Apple's huge service revenue machine. Apple is getting a high-margin revenue stream every time someone clicks on a search ad (as it gets a 36% revenue cut from Alphabet's Google), uses Apple Pay, buys cloud storage, or purchases a subscription or app.
Meanwhile, Apple just increased prices for several devices and certain service plans. This should be a nice revenue driver in the coming quarters after Cook leaves, giving incoming CEO John Ternus a solid revenue tailwind as he takes the reins. Ternus will also have time to execute a more comprehensive AI strategy for the company. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Cook's decision to sit back and not throw huge amounts of money into chasing AI models proves to be a smart one.
#revenue #signal #same
7 hours ago
CrowdStrike (CRWD) is in focus after Loop Capital dubbed it "simply the best positioned cybersecurity vendor in the emerging agentic artificial intelligence (AI) era." In his research note this morning, **** yst Yun Kim announced a Buy rating on CRWD, with a $230 price target, indicating potential upside of more than 25% from current levels.
Kim's call is significant given that CrowdStrike stock is already trading at more than 2x its price in late February.
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Kim's call is significant given that CrowdStrike stock is already trading at more than 2x its price in late February.
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7 hours ago
Strong top-line growth was driven by virtual technology services and a new AI digital **** et sales business, although higher investment and **** et impairment resulted in a GAAP net loss.
Global Mofy (NASDAQ:GMM) reported revenue growth of 49.4% to $39.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2026.
The company's new AI digital **** et sales business and growing demand for virtual technology services were the primary growth drivers.
R&D spending more than doubled to $14.4 million as Global Mofy expanded its Gauss AI Lab and AI platform capabilities.
Despite strong revenue growth, higher operating costs, **** et impairment, and increased investment led to a GAAP net loss of $50.7 million.
#gaap
Global Mofy (NASDAQ:GMM) reported revenue growth of 49.4% to $39.9 million for the six months ended March 31, 2026.
The company's new AI digital **** et sales business and growing demand for virtual technology services were the primary growth drivers.
R&D spending more than doubled to $14.4 million as Global Mofy expanded its Gauss AI Lab and AI platform capabilities.
Despite strong revenue growth, higher operating costs, **** et impairment, and increased investment led to a GAAP net loss of $50.7 million.
#gaap
7 hours ago
The San Francisco 49ers are reuniting with Deebo Samuel. The team signed him to a one-year on Thursday, adding a proven NFL wideout to its wide receiver-needy roster.
He spent the first six seasons of his pro career with San Francisco he was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. Samuel enjoyed his best season in 2021, recording 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns. He also recorded 365 yards on the ground and eight scores. Samuel's strong performances earned him first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.
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His contract is for $7 million and the signing happened amid the 49ers' training camp.
Samuel has played 81 regular-season games for San Francisco, including 73 starts. His addition provides the team with insurance the the wide receiver position. Ricky Pearsall is dealing with swelling in the posterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. Christian Kirk, on the other hand, missed recent training camp sessions due to a strained calf.
#deebo
He spent the first six seasons of his pro career with San Francisco he was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025. Samuel enjoyed his best season in 2021, recording 77 receptions for 1,405 yards and six touchdowns. He also recorded 365 yards on the ground and eight scores. Samuel's strong performances earned him first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.
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His contract is for $7 million and the signing happened amid the 49ers' training camp.
Samuel has played 81 regular-season games for San Francisco, including 73 starts. His addition provides the team with insurance the the wide receiver position. Ricky Pearsall is dealing with swelling in the posterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. Christian Kirk, on the other hand, missed recent training camp sessions due to a strained calf.
#deebo
7 hours ago
Zoe Saldaña knows how to command attention without sacrificing sophistication. At the New York premiere of Lioness Season 3 on July 29, the Oscar-winning actress delivered one of her boldest fashion moments yet, stepping onto the gray carpet in a dramatic black Balmain dress that combined a dangerously high slit with an ultra-plunging neckline.
Saldaña chose a black Balmain Fall 2026 design that reinvented the classic little black dress with couture-level craftsmanship. The textured fabric featured intricate pleating throughout the bodice and skirt, creating movement and dimension from every angle.
The textured fabric featured intricate pleating throughout the bodice and skirt, creating movement and dimension from every angle (GC Images)
The gown featured a plunging V-neckline extending almost to the waist, structured shoulders that added architectural shape, long fitted sleeves, a ruched waist that highlighted her silhouette, and a dramatic tulip-style skirt with a daring center slit that climbed high up the thigh.
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#black #skirt #dramatic
Saldaña chose a black Balmain Fall 2026 design that reinvented the classic little black dress with couture-level craftsmanship. The textured fabric featured intricate pleating throughout the bodice and skirt, creating movement and dimension from every angle.
The textured fabric featured intricate pleating throughout the bodice and skirt, creating movement and dimension from every angle (GC Images)
The gown featured a plunging V-neckline extending almost to the waist, structured shoulders that added architectural shape, long fitted sleeves, a ruched waist that highlighted her silhouette, and a dramatic tulip-style skirt with a daring center slit that climbed high up the thigh.
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#black #skirt #dramatic
7 hours ago
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) investors have an important date circled on their calendars, July 29, when the fintech company is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens. With the stock under pressure in recent weeks despite strong underlying business momentum, the upcoming report could serve as a major catalyst for the shares.
Investors will be watching not only whether SoFi extends its streak of revenue and earnings growth. But also they want to know whether management raises its full-year outlook, provides encouraging guidance on member growth and loan originations, and demonstrates continued progress in expanding its higher-margin financial services and technology platform businesses. The results could determine whether SoFi's recent pullback represents a buying opportunity or a sign of slowing momentum.
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#recent #momentum
Investors will be watching not only whether SoFi extends its streak of revenue and earnings growth. But also they want to know whether management raises its full-year outlook, provides encouraging guidance on member growth and loan originations, and demonstrates continued progress in expanding its higher-margin financial services and technology platform businesses. The results could determine whether SoFi's recent pullback represents a buying opportunity or a sign of slowing momentum.
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7 hours ago
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper. With a market cap of $88.6 billion, the company mines mineral properties exploring copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals.
Shares of this leading international metals company have outperformed the broader market over the past year. FCX has gained 39% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, FCX's stock rose 18.3%, surpassing the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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#company #freeport
Shares of this leading international metals company have outperformed the broader market over the past year. FCX has gained 39% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, FCX's stock rose 18.3%, surpassing the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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7 hours ago
The bulls could cling to something worthy while they watch semiconductor stocks such as Sandisk (SNDK) and Micron (MU) get blown to pieces.
About 72% of S&P 500 stocks are now trading above their 200-day moving average, the strongest market breadth since December 2024, according to data from Barchart (see below). The benchmark index is also holding near record highs.
"You've got essentially two-thirds of S&P 500 companies that are trading above their 200-day moving average. That's relatively healthy and still consistent with the market that is more rotational in nature and not necessarily one that is correctional," Charles Schwab strategist Kevin Gordon said on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid.
Investors have cashed in their AI bets and have rotated into software, financials, industrials, healthcare, and consumer discretionary stocks for their perceived values. A strong earnings season from many companies, like Coca-Cola (KO) on Tuesday, has helped offset the negative tones stemming from reports out of Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA).
The market has also been supported by resilient economic data, continued expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts over the next year, and robust corporate profit growth, all of which have kept money flowing into stocks.
#average
About 72% of S&P 500 stocks are now trading above their 200-day moving average, the strongest market breadth since December 2024, according to data from Barchart (see below). The benchmark index is also holding near record highs.
"You've got essentially two-thirds of S&P 500 companies that are trading above their 200-day moving average. That's relatively healthy and still consistent with the market that is more rotational in nature and not necessarily one that is correctional," Charles Schwab strategist Kevin Gordon said on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid.
Investors have cashed in their AI bets and have rotated into software, financials, industrials, healthcare, and consumer discretionary stocks for their perceived values. A strong earnings season from many companies, like Coca-Cola (KO) on Tuesday, has helped offset the negative tones stemming from reports out of Alphabet (GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA).
The market has also been supported by resilient economic data, continued expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts over the next year, and robust corporate profit growth, all of which have kept money flowing into stocks.
#average
7 hours ago
Digital advertising spending in 2026 is expected to expand unevenly. According to the IAB's 2026 Outlook Study, overall US ad spend is projected to grow by 9.5% this year, with social media advertising growing 14.6%, well outperforming the broader industry. However, growth is not evenly spread across advertiser sizes, with larger consumer firms lowering marketing expenditure as one of the fastest ways to maintain profitability amid wary consumers and narrowing margins.
That's the backdrop in which Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is placing a significant bet: while the biggest social platforms compete for the same narrowing pool of massive brand advertisers, Reddit is slowly opening the door to small and medium-sized businesses that couldn't previously manage the cost of creating a personalized ad campaign.
That shift became clear when Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) released a beta version of Reddit Community Intelligence on July 10, an AI-powered, free-form ad generator that provides advertisers with AI-generated creative recommendations customized to certain communities instead of forcing them to start from scratch. The tool is deliberately designed to make campaign creation easier for advertisers targeting community-specific audiences, which have traditionally found platform advertising too resource-intensive to bother with.
Wall Street research desks realized the structural significance of the self-service shift. On July 13, Citizens ***** yst Andrew Boone confirmed his Market Outperform rating and $240 price target for Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), citing automated self-service technologies as a key revenue driver. Boone emphasized that lowering friction for smaller advertisers enables Reddit to capture previously untapped performance budgets, resulting in long-term, lower-funnel revenue streams.
Crucially, Reddit's advertising momentum was accelerating even before the Community Intelligence tool shipped. On July 10, Jefferies, drawing on conversations with agencies, added that Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) continued to gain share in social media advertising through the second quarter. Agencies said that this was due to the platform's large and growing audience, growing reach, and more personalized targeting, a read that preceded the Community Intelligence launch and shows the platform was already winning before the tool even shipped.
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That's the backdrop in which Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is placing a significant bet: while the biggest social platforms compete for the same narrowing pool of massive brand advertisers, Reddit is slowly opening the door to small and medium-sized businesses that couldn't previously manage the cost of creating a personalized ad campaign.
That shift became clear when Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) released a beta version of Reddit Community Intelligence on July 10, an AI-powered, free-form ad generator that provides advertisers with AI-generated creative recommendations customized to certain communities instead of forcing them to start from scratch. The tool is deliberately designed to make campaign creation easier for advertisers targeting community-specific audiences, which have traditionally found platform advertising too resource-intensive to bother with.
Wall Street research desks realized the structural significance of the self-service shift. On July 13, Citizens ***** yst Andrew Boone confirmed his Market Outperform rating and $240 price target for Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT), citing automated self-service technologies as a key revenue driver. Boone emphasized that lowering friction for smaller advertisers enables Reddit to capture previously untapped performance budgets, resulting in long-term, lower-funnel revenue streams.
Crucially, Reddit's advertising momentum was accelerating even before the Community Intelligence tool shipped. On July 10, Jefferies, drawing on conversations with agencies, added that Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) continued to gain share in social media advertising through the second quarter. Agencies said that this was due to the platform's large and growing audience, growing reach, and more personalized targeting, a read that preceded the Community Intelligence launch and shows the platform was already winning before the tool even shipped.
#rddt #advertising #growing
8 hours ago
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.
A person familiar with the deal said Samuel agreed on Thursday to return to the 49ers on a one-year contract worth up to $7 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced.
NFL Network first reported the agreement.
Samuel spent his first six seasons with the 49ers after being drafted in the second round in 2019, helping the team reach the Super Bowl twice and earning All-Pro honors in 2021 when he had 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns.
Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 for a fifth-round draft pick and had 72 catches for 727 yards and five TDs for the Commanders last season. He became a free agent in March and now will join the Niners to provide reinforcement with Pearsall out.
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A person familiar with the deal said Samuel agreed on Thursday to return to the 49ers on a one-year contract worth up to $7 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced.
NFL Network first reported the agreement.
Samuel spent his first six seasons with the 49ers after being drafted in the second round in 2019, helping the team reach the Super Bowl twice and earning All-Pro honors in 2021 when he had 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns.
Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 for a fifth-round draft pick and had 72 catches for 727 yards and five TDs for the Commanders last season. He became a free agent in March and now will join the Niners to provide reinforcement with Pearsall out.
#deal #first #yards #clara
8 hours ago
The global spirits sector is undergoing a phase of aggressive structural consolidation, as evidenced by Sazerac Company's ambitious bid to merge with Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF-B). In an updated proposal letter to Class A shareholders dated July 24, Sazerac restated its all-cash bid of $32 per share for all outstanding Class A and Class B common shares. The proposal, which came with a full 13-page white paper, outlined a transformative financial case that would create a global beverage ****** an second only to Diageo in total annual revenue. The combined company is expected to generate more than $12 billion in revenue in 2026, as well as over $3 billion in EBITDA with an EBITDA margin of more than 30%.
Sazerac's operational strategy includes a broad "U.S. Margin Architecture Reset," which involves transferring Brown-Forman's premium portfolio, anchored on Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, to Sazerac's high-efficiency domestic route-to-market (RTM) network. Internationally, the combined company would reverse this approach by integrating Sazerac's developing brand portfolio into Brown-Forman's existing global distribution footprint. According to Forbes, the white paper adopts a targeted "going deep, not broad" international strategy, naming the United Kingdom, India, and Australia as main acceleration markets where Brown-Forman's current route-to-market infrastructure might enable rapid geographic development for Sazerac's spirit portfolio.
Despite the strategic logic of Sazerac's plan, the acquisition attempt has run into an immovable corporate governance wall. Brown-Forman's controlling voting block, Wolf Pen Branch LP, which includes members of the Brown Family, made a decisive joint statement rejecting the revised plan as "not actionable". Since the Brown family owns more than 50% of the Class A voting stock, no change-of-control transaction can take place without their specific approval.
This refusal marks Brown-Forman's second high-profile M&A deadlock in 2026. Earlier this year, Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF-B) formally began exploratory merger talks with French liquor company Pernod Ricard. These talks were officially discontinued on April 28 when the parties were unable to establish mutually acceptable conditions, setting the stage for Sazerac's initial unsolicited bid on May 1.
The rejection of a $32 per share cash offer demonstrates a significant value gap in Brown-Forman's stock price. The company trades at around $28 per share and has a forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 16.8x, near the low end of its historical range and a notable discount to its 10-year historical average forward multiple of around 30x. Industry-wide destocking, lower global spirits consumption, and continuing input cost inflation have all negatively impacted Brown-Forman's near-term operating performance, reducing the company's market capitalization to around $13 billion. Sazerac's $32 cash bid suggests a price closer to 21x projected earnings
Sazerac's operational strategy includes a broad "U.S. Margin Architecture Reset," which involves transferring Brown-Forman's premium portfolio, anchored on Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, to Sazerac's high-efficiency domestic route-to-market (RTM) network. Internationally, the combined company would reverse this approach by integrating Sazerac's developing brand portfolio into Brown-Forman's existing global distribution footprint. According to Forbes, the white paper adopts a targeted "going deep, not broad" international strategy, naming the United Kingdom, India, and Australia as main acceleration markets where Brown-Forman's current route-to-market infrastructure might enable rapid geographic development for Sazerac's spirit portfolio.
Despite the strategic logic of Sazerac's plan, the acquisition attempt has run into an immovable corporate governance wall. Brown-Forman's controlling voting block, Wolf Pen Branch LP, which includes members of the Brown Family, made a decisive joint statement rejecting the revised plan as "not actionable". Since the Brown family owns more than 50% of the Class A voting stock, no change-of-control transaction can take place without their specific approval.
This refusal marks Brown-Forman's second high-profile M&A deadlock in 2026. Earlier this year, Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:BF-B) formally began exploratory merger talks with French liquor company Pernod Ricard. These talks were officially discontinued on April 28 when the parties were unable to establish mutually acceptable conditions, setting the stage for Sazerac's initial unsolicited bid on May 1.
The rejection of a $32 per share cash offer demonstrates a significant value gap in Brown-Forman's stock price. The company trades at around $28 per share and has a forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 16.8x, near the low end of its historical range and a notable discount to its 10-year historical average forward multiple of around 30x. Industry-wide destocking, lower global spirits consumption, and continuing input cost inflation have all negatively impacted Brown-Forman's near-term operating performance, reducing the company's market capitalization to around $13 billion. Sazerac's $32 cash bid suggests a price closer to 21x projected earnings
8 hours ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.23%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.30%.
Stock indexes turned lower today as crude prices surged, and bond yields jumped after President Trump said the US will "hit Iran hard" after a recent attack from Iran that targeted a US base in Jordan. The markets are awaiting the results of the 2-day FOMC meeting that ends early this afternoon, with policymakers expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Also, earnings results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms after today's close will be looked at to see whether the vast spending behind the buildout of artificial intelligence can deliver adequate returns. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3 bp to 4.63%.
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Stock indexes turned lower today as crude prices surged, and bond yields jumped after President Trump said the US will "hit Iran hard" after a recent attack from Iran that targeted a US base in Jordan. The markets are awaiting the results of the 2-day FOMC meeting that ends early this afternoon, with policymakers expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Also, earnings results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms after today's close will be looked at to see whether the vast spending behind the buildout of artificial intelligence can deliver adequate returns. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3 bp to 4.63%.
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8 hours ago
With a market cap of $201.2 billion, Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is a leading global provider of communications, technology, and entertainment products and services through its Consumer and Business segments. Based in New York, the company offers wireless, broadband, and fiber-optic solutions, and has strengthened its position through strategic mergers, technological innovation, and service diversification.
Shares of the New York-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. VZ stock has risen 12.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.3%. However, shares of the company are up 18.4% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX's 8.5% rise.
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Shares of the New York-based company have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. VZ stock has risen 12.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.3%. However, shares of the company are up 18.4% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX's 8.5% rise.
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8 hours ago
San Jose, California-based PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) operates a technology platform that enables digital payments on behalf of merchants and consumers. Valued at $51.4 billion by market cap, the company offers online payment solutions worldwide.
Shares of this fintech giant have notably underperformed the broader market over the past year. PYPL has declined 18.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, PYPL stock is down marginally, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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Shares of this fintech giant have notably underperformed the broader market over the past year. PYPL has declined 18.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, PYPL stock is down marginally, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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8 hours ago
The Fed fund futures forward curve is showing no change in rates is expected to be announced Wednesday afternoon.
However, the curve has shifted since last month, now projecting two rate cuts over the latter part of 2026, with only three meetings remaining.
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However, the curve has shifted since last month, now projecting two rate cuts over the latter part of 2026, with only three meetings remaining.
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8 hours ago
With a market cap of $294.6 billion, RTX Corporation (RTX) is a global technology and aerospace leader with more than 180,000 employees, dedicated to advancing innovation in aviation, defense, and next-generation technologies. The company develops cutting-edge solutions that enhance global connectivity, strengthen security, and help customers address their most critical challenges.
Shares of the Arlington, Virginia-based company have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. RTX stock has jumped 40.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.3%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 19.2% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.5% rise.
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Shares of the Arlington, Virginia-based company have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. RTX stock has jumped 40.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 16.3%. Moreover, shares of the company are up 19.2% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX's 8.5% rise.
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8 hours ago
Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER), headquartered in San Francisco, California, develops and operates proprietary technology applications and provides ride-hailing services. Valued at $144 billion by market cap, the company develops applications for road transportation, navigation, ride-sharing, and payment processing solutions.
Shares of this ride-hailing giant have underperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. UBER has declined 21.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, UBER's stock fell 13.4%, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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Shares of this ride-hailing giant have underperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. UBER has declined 21.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, UBER's stock fell 13.4%, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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9 hours ago
Harris Oakmark recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy returned 9.21% (net) in the second quarter, lagging the Russell 1000 Value Index's 13.87%. U.S. equities finished higher during the quarter, with nine of eleven GICS sectors posting gains, led by technology and industrials, while energy and utilities detracted. The market showed concentrated leadership, with investors favoring companies that benefit from AI spending. However, the firm continues to focus on value discipline, avoiding AI-driven market fads, prioritizing companies trading below intrinsic value. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy highlighted ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR). ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is a clinical research organization that provides outsourced development and commercialization services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. On July 28, 2026, ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) stock closed at $180.24 per share. One-month return of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was 2.96%, and its shares lost 0.69% over the past 52 weeks. ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) has a market capitalization of about $13.91 billion.
Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy stated the following regarding ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was a contributor during the quarter. The Ireland-headquartered and U.S.-listed clinical research organization reported two sets of results as it caught up following its accounting re view, both in line with expectations against an improving pharma backdrop. Bookings were the standout, with a strong net book-to-bill and sharply lower cancellations than a year ago, led by full-service outsourcing. Given the business's long-cycle nature, this should support accelerating revenue growth in coming years if sustained. Margins met guidance, and management is confident in further gains from steps al ready underway. With the accounting clean-up behind it, ICON plans to resume buybacks, its top capital priority, after next quarter's earnings. We continue to see ICON as the leading pure play in an attractive industry with a long runway for future growth."
ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 49 hedge fund portfolios held ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) at the end of the first quarter, up from 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy highlighted ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR). ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is a clinical research organization that provides outsourced development and commercialization services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. On July 28, 2026, ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) stock closed at $180.24 per share. One-month return of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was 2.96%, and its shares lost 0.69% over the past 52 weeks. ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) has a market capitalization of about $13.91 billion.
Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy stated the following regarding ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) was a contributor during the quarter. The Ireland-headquartered and U.S.-listed clinical research organization reported two sets of results as it caught up following its accounting re view, both in line with expectations against an improving pharma backdrop. Bookings were the standout, with a strong net book-to-bill and sharply lower cancellations than a year ago, led by full-service outsourcing. Given the business's long-cycle nature, this should support accelerating revenue growth in coming years if sustained. Margins met guidance, and management is confident in further gains from steps al ready underway. With the accounting clean-up behind it, ICON plans to resume buybacks, its top capital priority, after next quarter's earnings. We continue to see ICON as the leading pure play in an attractive industry with a long runway for future growth."
ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 49 hedge fund portfolios held ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) at the end of the first quarter, up from 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of ICON Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:ICLR) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within
9 hours ago
The market isn't hiding its feelings about Meta (META) as it heads to its earnings report after the close today.
Investors are selling first and asking questions later.
Meta stock has now declined for nine straight days, the longest losing streak in its history. The steady march lower has sent Meta shares below all key technical moving averages, per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
When Meta (META) reports its second quarter earnings, all eyes will be on its capital expenditures plan for the rest of the year and in 2027.
This area of Meta's cash flow statement garners the most attention — not just because Alphabet (GOOGL) spooked its investor base last week by warning it intends to spend way more than expected but also because Meta's stock price has been dead money for more than a year (as seen above).
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Investors are selling first and asking questions later.
Meta stock has now declined for nine straight days, the longest losing streak in its history. The steady march lower has sent Meta shares below all key technical moving averages, per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
When Meta (META) reports its second quarter earnings, all eyes will be on its capital expenditures plan for the rest of the year and in 2027.
This area of Meta's cash flow statement garners the most attention — not just because Alphabet (GOOGL) spooked its investor base last week by warning it intends to spend way more than expected but also because Meta's stock price has been dead money for more than a year (as seen above).
#year #investors #market
9 hours ago
Harris Oakmark recently released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for the "Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy". A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The strategy returned 9.21% (net) in the second quarter, lagging the Russell 1000 Value Index's 13.87%. U.S. equities finished higher during the quarter, with nine of eleven GICS sectors posting gains, led by technology and industrials, while energy and utilities detracted. The market showed concentrated leadership, with investors favoring companies that benefit from AI spending. However, the firm continues to focus on value discipline, avoiding AI-driven market fads, prioritizing companies trading below intrinsic value. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy highlighted Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) as a notable performance contributor. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) owns and distributes beverages and single serve brewing systems. On July 28, 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) closed at $31.08 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $42.29 billion. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) posted a one-month return of -6.86%, while its shares lost 8.10% over the past 52 weeks.
Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy stated the following regarding Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) was a contributor during the quarter. The U.S.-headquartered beverage company's stock rose after better-than-expected first-quarter results, a reaffirmed outlook, and a Barclays rating upgrade. Sales were strong, led by the cold beverage portfolio and the U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment, while U.S. Coffee remained pressured but met expectations. Management continues to make pro gress on its JDE Peet's integration. We met with management to discuss the departure of Rafa Oliveira, head of its coffee unit, who is leaving for the CEO role at Heineken; the company has begun searching for his replacement. We continue to believe strong execution and integra tion will help close the valuation gap relative to peers."
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 43 hedge fund portfolios held Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) at the end of the first quarter, up from 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy highlighted Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) as a notable performance contributor. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) owns and distributes beverages and single serve brewing systems. On July 28, 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) closed at $31.08 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $42.29 billion. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) posted a one-month return of -6.86%, while its shares lost 8.10% over the past 52 weeks.
Oakmark U.S. Concentrated Strategy stated the following regarding Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) was a contributor during the quarter. The U.S.-headquartered beverage company's stock rose after better-than-expected first-quarter results, a reaffirmed outlook, and a Barclays rating upgrade. Sales were strong, led by the cold beverage portfolio and the U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment, while U.S. Coffee remained pressured but met expectations. Management continues to make pro gress on its JDE Peet's integration. We met with management to discuss the departure of Rafa Oliveira, head of its coffee unit, who is leaving for the CEO role at Heineken; the company has begun searching for his replacement. We continue to believe strong execution and integra tion will help close the valuation gap relative to peers."
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 43 hedge fund portfolios held Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) at the end of the first quarter, up from 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:KDP) and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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