4 days ago
Actor Joe Manganiello spent seven years battling chronic autoimmune issues in secret.
In his new memoir, he shares how he's recovering, including enlisting a shaman to take him floating.
He shared his health habits with Business Insider, including a testosterone-free workout strategy.
For seven years, actor Joe Manganiello lived in a world of secret pain. In his new book, "Bloodlines," he describes it as a "10-out-of-10 pain" that felt like "someone was raking my intestines with a metal wire grill brush."
From the outside, things looked great. He'd just retired his ****** le as People's "hottest bachelor alive," and was newly wed to actress Sofía Vergara. He was looking forward to playing what he considered the role of a lifetime, having just been cast as a villainous "Deathstroke" in Ben Affleck's new "Batman" movie (later canceled).
#secret #including #insider
In his new memoir, he shares how he's recovering, including enlisting a shaman to take him floating.
He shared his health habits with Business Insider, including a testosterone-free workout strategy.
For seven years, actor Joe Manganiello lived in a world of secret pain. In his new book, "Bloodlines," he describes it as a "10-out-of-10 pain" that felt like "someone was raking my intestines with a metal wire grill brush."
From the outside, things looked great. He'd just retired his ****** le as People's "hottest bachelor alive," and was newly wed to actress Sofía Vergara. He was looking forward to playing what he considered the role of a lifetime, having just been cast as a villainous "Deathstroke" in Ben Affleck's new "Batman" movie (later canceled).
#secret #including #insider
1 month ago
Michael Douglas has finally revealed why he refused to appear on David Letterman's talk show for almost two decades.
In his new memoir One ****** uva Ride, the Wall Street actor recounted how he had promoted various projects on the Late Show with David Letterman.
"I had been a regular guest on Letterman's show earlier in my career, but the last time I was on, I felt David went too far," he shared.
Douglas went on to recall how Letterman had played "without warning" a TV commercial that his actress mother, Diana Dill, had appeared in.
"(Letterman) started grilling me about it. It felt like he was making fun of my mother," the 82-year-old continued. "(That appearance) left me feeling like he had a real nasty sense of humour... After that, whenever the producers of the show requested to have me back on, I always refused. I said no for 18 straight years. Dave wrote me personal letters to apologise, but my feelings didn't change. He had crossed a line."
However, Douglas decided to "bury the hatchet" and announce that he was battling advanced tongue cancer during an interview on the Late Show with David Letterman while promoting his movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps in 2010. He has since recovered from the cancer after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
#letterman #late #refused #felt
In his new memoir One ****** uva Ride, the Wall Street actor recounted how he had promoted various projects on the Late Show with David Letterman.
"I had been a regular guest on Letterman's show earlier in my career, but the last time I was on, I felt David went too far," he shared.
Douglas went on to recall how Letterman had played "without warning" a TV commercial that his actress mother, Diana Dill, had appeared in.
"(Letterman) started grilling me about it. It felt like he was making fun of my mother," the 82-year-old continued. "(That appearance) left me feeling like he had a real nasty sense of humour... After that, whenever the producers of the show requested to have me back on, I always refused. I said no for 18 straight years. Dave wrote me personal letters to apologise, but my feelings didn't change. He had crossed a line."
However, Douglas decided to "bury the hatchet" and announce that he was battling advanced tongue cancer during an interview on the Late Show with David Letterman while promoting his movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps in 2010. He has since recovered from the cancer after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
#letterman #late #refused #felt
1 month ago
Starbucks slid 3% after the Financial Times reported it explored buying Chipotle, which surged 5% on buyout hopes alone.
McDonald's rose 2% while the S&P 500 edged down, isolating the split as deal-driven rather than broad market momentum.
Starbucks would absorb a full integration while its Back to Starbucks turnaround remains incomplete, and no formal offer exists.
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Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) stock is at $90.31, down 3% in morning trading, after a report that the coffee giant has explored a takeover of a fast-casual rival. Meanwhile, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock is at $32.19, up 5%, as the potential target rallies on buyout hopes.
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McDonald's rose 2% while the S&P 500 edged down, isolating the split as deal-driven rather than broad market momentum.
Starbucks would absorb a full integration while its Back to Starbucks turnaround remains incomplete, and no formal offer exists.
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Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) stock is at $90.31, down 3% in morning trading, after a report that the coffee giant has explored a takeover of a fast-casual rival. Meanwhile, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock is at $32.19, up 5%, as the potential target rallies on buyout hopes.
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1 month ago
(Bloomberg) -- Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) shares jumped after the Financial Times reported that Starbucks Corp. has worked with advisers in recent months on a takeover proposal for the burrito chain.
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1 month ago
Investing.com -- Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) swung sharply Thursday following a Financial Times report that Starbucks has explored a potential acquisition of the burrito chain.
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Chipotle shares initially jumped as much as 8% following the report, while Starbucks fell as much as 6%. Both stocks later pared those moves as investors weighed the potential implications of a deal.
Whispers of a potential tie-up had circulated previously, including a report from Semafor, but the speculation was largely dismissed by the market at the time. The Financial Times report carries greater weight, indicating that Starbucks has worked with advisers in recent months on a potential proposal for Chipotle, which currently has a market value of nearly $39 billion.
The sharp divergence in the stocks, however, could complicate the financial mechanics of a potential transaction. Starbucks' declining share price would reduce the value of any equity used as consideration, while Chipotle's rally increases the price Starbucks would need to pay for the company. The status of Starbucks' plans, including whether it has made a formal offer, remains unclear.
#starbucks #market #shares
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Chipotle shares initially jumped as much as 8% following the report, while Starbucks fell as much as 6%. Both stocks later pared those moves as investors weighed the potential implications of a deal.
Whispers of a potential tie-up had circulated previously, including a report from Semafor, but the speculation was largely dismissed by the market at the time. The Financial Times report carries greater weight, indicating that Starbucks has worked with advisers in recent months on a potential proposal for Chipotle, which currently has a market value of nearly $39 billion.
The sharp divergence in the stocks, however, could complicate the financial mechanics of a potential transaction. Starbucks' declining share price would reduce the value of any equity used as consideration, while Chipotle's rally increases the price Starbucks would need to pay for the company. The status of Starbucks' plans, including whether it has made a formal offer, remains unclear.
#starbucks #market #shares
2 months ago
The move to import foreign beef infuriated Republicans in farm states facing tough reelections — and gave Democrats and independents a rare opening with rural voters.
Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks at an election night watch party at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Bonnie Ryan/AP
09/20/2026 01:00 AM GMT+9
Farm-state Republicans don’t support President Donald Trump’s move to import cheap beef — but they’re still getting grilled for it.
#republicans #farm #import #democrats
Independent Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks at an election night watch party at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Bonnie Ryan/AP
09/20/2026 01:00 AM GMT+9
Farm-state Republicans don’t support President Donald Trump’s move to import cheap beef — but they’re still getting grilled for it.
#republicans #farm #import #democrats
2 months ago
On the September 11 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer expressed strong optimism for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) ahead of its upcoming **** yst presentation, as he said:
Thursday, we have two important **** yst meetings. Brinker... We have them all the time on the show. Brinker, you know, is Chili's, and the company never fails to wow me. I think this meeting will be no exception.
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) continues to demonstrate operational strength across the casual dining sector, driven by sustained customer traffic and menu innovation at Chili's Grill & Bar. In its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the company generated $1.54 billion in total revenue, bringing full-year revenues to $5.81 billion. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter reached $3.07, representing a 23% year-over-year increase.
Chili's reported a 5.6% increase in comparable store sales, marking its 21st consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth. The sustained momentum has been supported by the ongoing success of the $10.99 "3 for Me" everyday value platform as well as targeted menu launches, including the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which helped support traffic as Chili's continued positioning its value proposition against fast-food offerings. According to the company's CEO Kevin Hochman, the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich "overdelivered" on the management's estimates.
Despite consistent top-line momentum, Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) faces ongoing execution risks **** ociated with sticky cost inflation and broader macroeconomic pressures on consumer spending. Elevated wholesale prices for core commodities, especially beef and produce, continue to weigh on restaurant operating costs, while wage growth across regional markets keeps labor expenses elevated.
#elevated #analyst
Thursday, we have two important **** yst meetings. Brinker... We have them all the time on the show. Brinker, you know, is Chili's, and the company never fails to wow me. I think this meeting will be no exception.
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) continues to demonstrate operational strength across the casual dining sector, driven by sustained customer traffic and menu innovation at Chili's Grill & Bar. In its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the company generated $1.54 billion in total revenue, bringing full-year revenues to $5.81 billion. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter reached $3.07, representing a 23% year-over-year increase.
Chili's reported a 5.6% increase in comparable store sales, marking its 21st consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth. The sustained momentum has been supported by the ongoing success of the $10.99 "3 for Me" everyday value platform as well as targeted menu launches, including the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which helped support traffic as Chili's continued positioning its value proposition against fast-food offerings. According to the company's CEO Kevin Hochman, the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich "overdelivered" on the management's estimates.
Despite consistent top-line momentum, Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) faces ongoing execution risks **** ociated with sticky cost inflation and broader macroeconomic pressures on consumer spending. Elevated wholesale prices for core commodities, especially beef and produce, continue to weigh on restaurant operating costs, while wage growth across regional markets keeps labor expenses elevated.
#elevated #analyst
2 months ago
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OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new incidents in which its models concealed mistakes, sought unauthorized credentials, uploaded files to the public internet or communicated across supposedly isolated training environments.
Why it matters: It's increasingly clear that the Hugging Face breach wasn't a one-off incident, as AI models become more capable of finding unexpected ways to work around the guardrails meant to contain them.
#illustration #grillo #axios #openai
OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new incidents in which its models concealed mistakes, sought unauthorized credentials, uploaded files to the public internet or communicated across supposedly isolated training environments.
Why it matters: It's increasingly clear that the Hugging Face breach wasn't a one-off incident, as AI models become more capable of finding unexpected ways to work around the guardrails meant to contain them.
#illustration #grillo #axios #openai
2 months ago
Chipotle stock dropped 5% Tuesday with no confirmed news behind the move, but remains up 5% for the month, pointing to profit taking not panic.
The CDC confirmed no ongoing consumer risk from the summer salmonella outbreak, and Chipotle stock actually rose while that investigation was open.
Broad benchmarks and QSR peers fell only between 0.5 and 3% on Tuesday, isolating Chipotle's move as stock-specific, with the next real catalyst on October 28.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock is down 5% to $35.32 in Tuesday morning trading, a sharp break from a stretch that had the shares grinding higher through the first half of September. The move stands out because it doesn't match a broad tape decline or a food and beverage sector rout of similar magnitude. That forces the question of what specifically is hitting Chipotle today when the peer group is barely giving ground.
#october
The CDC confirmed no ongoing consumer risk from the summer salmonella outbreak, and Chipotle stock actually rose while that investigation was open.
Broad benchmarks and QSR peers fell only between 0.5 and 3% on Tuesday, isolating Chipotle's move as stock-specific, with the next real catalyst on October 28.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock is down 5% to $35.32 in Tuesday morning trading, a sharp break from a stretch that had the shares grinding higher through the first half of September. The move stands out because it doesn't match a broad tape decline or a food and beverage sector rout of similar magnitude. That forces the question of what specifically is hitting Chipotle today when the peer group is barely giving ground.
#october
2 months ago
On the September 11 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer expressed strong optimism for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) ahead of its upcoming **** yst presentation, as he said:
Thursday, we have two important **** yst meetings. Brinker... We have them all the time on the show. Brinker, you know, is Chili's, and the company never fails to wow me. I think this meeting will be no exception.
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) continues to demonstrate operational strength across the casual dining sector, driven by sustained customer traffic and menu innovation at Chili's Grill & Bar. In its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the company generated $1.54 billion in total revenue, bringing full-year revenues to $5.81 billion. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter reached $3.07, representing a 23% year-over-year increase.
Chili's reported a 5.6% increase in comparable store sales, marking its 21st consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth. The sustained momentum has been supported by the ongoing success of the $10.99 "3 for Me" everyday value platform as well as targeted menu launches, including the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which helped support traffic as Chili's continued positioning its value proposition against fast-food offerings. According to the company's CEO Kevin Hochman, the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich "overdelivered" on the management's estimates.
Despite consistent top-line momentum, Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) faces ongoing execution risks **** ociated with sticky cost inflation and broader macroeconomic pressures on consumer spending. Elevated wholesale prices for core commodities, especially beef and produce, continue to weigh on restaurant operating costs, while wage growth across regional markets keeps labor expenses elevated.
#NYSE
Thursday, we have two important **** yst meetings. Brinker... We have them all the time on the show. Brinker, you know, is Chili's, and the company never fails to wow me. I think this meeting will be no exception.
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) continues to demonstrate operational strength across the casual dining sector, driven by sustained customer traffic and menu innovation at Chili's Grill & Bar. In its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the company generated $1.54 billion in total revenue, bringing full-year revenues to $5.81 billion. Adjusted earnings per share for the quarter reached $3.07, representing a 23% year-over-year increase.
Chili's reported a 5.6% increase in comparable store sales, marking its 21st consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth. The sustained momentum has been supported by the ongoing success of the $10.99 "3 for Me" everyday value platform as well as targeted menu launches, including the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which helped support traffic as Chili's continued positioning its value proposition against fast-food offerings. According to the company's CEO Kevin Hochman, the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich "overdelivered" on the management's estimates.
Despite consistent top-line momentum, Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) faces ongoing execution risks **** ociated with sticky cost inflation and broader macroeconomic pressures on consumer spending. Elevated wholesale prices for core commodities, especially beef and produce, continue to weigh on restaurant operating costs, while wage growth across regional markets keeps labor expenses elevated.
#NYSE
2 months ago
It's time for a another tailgate party in Oak Ridge.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, there will be wieners on the grill at the Wildcat Tailgate Pavilion, 100 Kentucky Ave., for Oak Ridge Wildcat fans and friends to enjoy until kickoff.
The Oak Ridge High School team plays nearby Lenoir City at Blankenship Field at 7 p.m.
"Thank you, Jim Normand with Joyce, Meredith, Flitcroft & Normand Law and ******* le Services for sponsoring this week's community tailgate," said organizer Chris Corwin, ORHS Class of '89. "Jim, a former member of the 1979 state championship team, along with sons and former Wildcats, James and Elliott, will be grilling and serving all-beef hot dogs from our local favorite butcher shop Secret City Butcher Shop from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thank you, JMFN Law and ******* le for proudly supporting Oak Ridge football and ORHS for over 70 years!"
This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge fans invited to pregame tailgate party
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Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, there will be wieners on the grill at the Wildcat Tailgate Pavilion, 100 Kentucky Ave., for Oak Ridge Wildcat fans and friends to enjoy until kickoff.
The Oak Ridge High School team plays nearby Lenoir City at Blankenship Field at 7 p.m.
"Thank you, Jim Normand with Joyce, Meredith, Flitcroft & Normand Law and ******* le Services for sponsoring this week's community tailgate," said organizer Chris Corwin, ORHS Class of '89. "Jim, a former member of the 1979 state championship team, along with sons and former Wildcats, James and Elliott, will be grilling and serving all-beef hot dogs from our local favorite butcher shop Secret City Butcher Shop from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thank you, JMFN Law and ******* le for proudly supporting Oak Ridge football and ORHS for over 70 years!"
This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge fans invited to pregame tailgate party
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2 months ago
North West has sparked debate amongst her fans once again after debuting a bold new look in a video posted to her shared TikTok page with her mother, Kim Kardashian.
The 13-year-old looked so different in the clip, which saw her lip-syncing to Rihanna's hit song "SOS", while wearing an intricate black leather outfit with a high collar and silver chain detailing.
North's contoured nose sparked a conversation amongst fans (@ TikTok)
She wore a bright blue wig with hair that reached down to her legs, and overlined her lips with bold black lipliner.
North also sported a grill that made her teeth appear black and spiked, but it was her heavy nose contour that sparked conversation in the comment section.
#fans
The 13-year-old looked so different in the clip, which saw her lip-syncing to Rihanna's hit song "SOS", while wearing an intricate black leather outfit with a high collar and silver chain detailing.
North's contoured nose sparked a conversation amongst fans (@ TikTok)
She wore a bright blue wig with hair that reached down to her legs, and overlined her lips with bold black lipliner.
North also sported a grill that made her teeth appear black and spiked, but it was her heavy nose contour that sparked conversation in the comment section.
#fans
2 months ago
If Jordan Chiles is planning to return to elite gymnastics competition, she is pulling out all the stops.
Chiles, whose last elite gymnastics competition was the 2024 Paris Olympics, made a social media post captioned, "LA 2028... WHY NOT?" with a video narrated by Michael Jordan.
"Why again?" Michael Jordan says in the video. "Because the dream is still there. Why continue? Because there's still more to give. Why now? Because not every chapter ends when people expect it to. Why her? Because she's that girl. Some decisions don't need permission. Just one more bet on herself. So when the world asks why she's back for a third time, the answer is simple."
The video ends with Chiles saying, "Why not?" and then flashing an LA 2028 grill.
Chiles, who was named after Michael Jordan, has owned more than 100 pairs of Jordan shoes. The basketball legend also messaged Chiles before the Paris Games to wish her luck.
#jordan #Competition #ends
Chiles, whose last elite gymnastics competition was the 2024 Paris Olympics, made a social media post captioned, "LA 2028... WHY NOT?" with a video narrated by Michael Jordan.
"Why again?" Michael Jordan says in the video. "Because the dream is still there. Why continue? Because there's still more to give. Why now? Because not every chapter ends when people expect it to. Why her? Because she's that girl. Some decisions don't need permission. Just one more bet on herself. So when the world asks why she's back for a third time, the answer is simple."
The video ends with Chiles saying, "Why not?" and then flashing an LA 2028 grill.
Chiles, who was named after Michael Jordan, has owned more than 100 pairs of Jordan shoes. The basketball legend also messaged Chiles before the Paris Games to wish her luck.
#jordan #Competition #ends
2 months ago
North West is once again at the center of an online debate over her appearance.
The teenage daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West sparked backlash among TikTok users on Tuesday, September 1, after posting a video of herself dancing to Rihanna's 2006 hit "SOS."
The 14-second clip showed North, 13, dressed in a black leather jacket and skirt with long, bright blue hair falling to her knees. She also wore a full face of makeup and put her hands on her hips as she mouthed the lyrics.
The video ended with North leaning in for a close-up and flashing a black grill over her teeth.
"Thats just not normal," one TikTok user commented, prompting dozens of others to chime in.
#TikTok #september
The teenage daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West sparked backlash among TikTok users on Tuesday, September 1, after posting a video of herself dancing to Rihanna's 2006 hit "SOS."
The 14-second clip showed North, 13, dressed in a black leather jacket and skirt with long, bright blue hair falling to her knees. She also wore a full face of makeup and put her hands on her hips as she mouthed the lyrics.
The video ended with North leaning in for a close-up and flashing a black grill over her teeth.
"Thats just not normal," one TikTok user commented, prompting dozens of others to chime in.
#TikTok #september
2 months ago
Chicago State University kicked off a new chapter in its history Saturday, taking the field for its first-ever college football game as it opened its inaugural season at SeatGeek Stadium against Roosevelt University.
Tailgates, grills and enthusiastic fans filled the stadium grounds ahead of the highly anticipated matchup, which drew alumni, students and supporters eager to witness the program's debut.
For some Chicago State alumni, the moment was years in the making.
"There was promises of it when we were in school 20 years ago and it didn't happen so 20 years later to see it were excited," said Chicago State alumni Tameca and Jordonna.
Others said they wanted to support the university as it launches its new program.
#university #years #stadium #seatgeek
Tailgates, grills and enthusiastic fans filled the stadium grounds ahead of the highly anticipated matchup, which drew alumni, students and supporters eager to witness the program's debut.
For some Chicago State alumni, the moment was years in the making.
"There was promises of it when we were in school 20 years ago and it didn't happen so 20 years later to see it were excited," said Chicago State alumni Tameca and Jordonna.
Others said they wanted to support the university as it launches its new program.
#university #years #stadium #seatgeek
2 months ago
On August 19, Lowe's Companies (NYSE:LOW) reported second-quarter sales of $26 billion, up 8.3% from a year earlier, even though comparable sales inched up just 0.2%. The headline number hides a split personality inside the business. Pro contractors, online shoppers and Do-It-For-Me customers kept spending, while everyday DIY homeowners pulled back hard enough that management trimmed its full-year guidance. That gap between who is still spending and who isn't is the real story in this quarter.
Pro sales grew again, and management credited small and medium-sized contractors responding to the company's digital planning tools and the MyLowe's Pro Rewards loyalty program, which lets Pros quote, plan, and manage jobs inside Lowe's own platform. Online sales jumped 15.7%, helped by expanded visualization tools and the Mylow AI agent, which has fielded more than 25 million customer and ******* ociate questions since launch.
Notably, CEO Marvin Ellison said the conversion rate for online shoppers who use Mylow runs triple that of shoppers who don't, a sign the tool is doing more than answering questions. Appliances delivered a seventh straight quarter of positive comparable sales, aided by next-day delivery in virtually every US ZIP code and a push into premium products like Traeger grills and a GE Profile refrigerator that scans groceries for an Instacart shopping list. Loyalty is compounding too: MyLowe's Rewards has crossed 30 million members who shop more often and spend more per visit than nonmembers, giving the company a growing base to sell that premium ******* ortment into even while the broader housing market stalls.
Comparable transactions fell 2.1% during the quarter, offset only by a 2.3% rise in average ticket, and management pinned the weakness on weather-sensitive and seasonal categories where DIY shoppers dominate. Executive Vice President Joe McFarland said Pro customers themselves are noticing it, describing homeowners who are "more cautious about their spending" and shifting toward smaller repair jobs instead of full remodels.
That caution pushed Lowe's to guide toward the bottom of its prior range, now targeting roughly $92 billion in sales and $12.25 in adjusted earnings per share for the full year. Margins felt it too. Adjusted operating margin slipped 62 basis points to 14%, and CFO Brandon Sink noted that an $80 million tariff refund benefit was largely wiped out by elevated fuel and transportation costs. The company's Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group acquisitions add another layer of risk, since Sink flagged "softer-for-longer new home construction" pressuring demand in both segments. Inventory climbed to $17.7 billion, up $1.4 billion year over year, and adjusted debt to EBITDA sits at 3.0x against a 2.75x target management doesn't expect to hit until mid-2027. Third quarter earnings are guided to come in roughly 7% below last year's adjusted EPS.
#sales #billion #shoppers #online
Pro sales grew again, and management credited small and medium-sized contractors responding to the company's digital planning tools and the MyLowe's Pro Rewards loyalty program, which lets Pros quote, plan, and manage jobs inside Lowe's own platform. Online sales jumped 15.7%, helped by expanded visualization tools and the Mylow AI agent, which has fielded more than 25 million customer and ******* ociate questions since launch.
Notably, CEO Marvin Ellison said the conversion rate for online shoppers who use Mylow runs triple that of shoppers who don't, a sign the tool is doing more than answering questions. Appliances delivered a seventh straight quarter of positive comparable sales, aided by next-day delivery in virtually every US ZIP code and a push into premium products like Traeger grills and a GE Profile refrigerator that scans groceries for an Instacart shopping list. Loyalty is compounding too: MyLowe's Rewards has crossed 30 million members who shop more often and spend more per visit than nonmembers, giving the company a growing base to sell that premium ******* ortment into even while the broader housing market stalls.
Comparable transactions fell 2.1% during the quarter, offset only by a 2.3% rise in average ticket, and management pinned the weakness on weather-sensitive and seasonal categories where DIY shoppers dominate. Executive Vice President Joe McFarland said Pro customers themselves are noticing it, describing homeowners who are "more cautious about their spending" and shifting toward smaller repair jobs instead of full remodels.
That caution pushed Lowe's to guide toward the bottom of its prior range, now targeting roughly $92 billion in sales and $12.25 in adjusted earnings per share for the full year. Margins felt it too. Adjusted operating margin slipped 62 basis points to 14%, and CFO Brandon Sink noted that an $80 million tariff refund benefit was largely wiped out by elevated fuel and transportation costs. The company's Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group acquisitions add another layer of risk, since Sink flagged "softer-for-longer new home construction" pressuring demand in both segments. Inventory climbed to $17.7 billion, up $1.4 billion year over year, and adjusted debt to EBITDA sits at 3.0x against a 2.75x target management doesn't expect to hit until mid-2027. Third quarter earnings are guided to come in roughly 7% below last year's adjusted EPS.
#sales #billion #shoppers #online
2 months ago
A popular sports bar and grill chain has abruptly closed four restaurants, cutting its footprint by 20%, less than two years after a new owner acquired the brand.
The closures come as restaurant chains across the country continue to deal with severe challenges stemming from rising food and labor costs, shifting consumer habits, and aggressive competition for diners.
Full-service restaurants are feeling more pressure as they rely heavily on front-of-house staffing, table service, and bar staff. Moreover, full-service restaurants earn 3%-5% net, versus 6%-9% for fast-casual concepts and quick-service restaurants, on a scale where net margin above 6% is considered strong, according to data from Bloom Intelligence.
Founded in 1997 in Hickory, North Carolina, Hickory Tavern is a sports bar and grill family restaurant chain popular for its saucy wings, flatbreads, loaded nachos, and mozzarella sticks. Aside from food, the bar was often seen as a popular neighborhood gathering place.
Hickory Tavern abruptly closed four locations, leaving the chain with 16 remaining across the Carolinas, reported FSR Magazine.
#restaurants #hickory #chain #grill
The closures come as restaurant chains across the country continue to deal with severe challenges stemming from rising food and labor costs, shifting consumer habits, and aggressive competition for diners.
Full-service restaurants are feeling more pressure as they rely heavily on front-of-house staffing, table service, and bar staff. Moreover, full-service restaurants earn 3%-5% net, versus 6%-9% for fast-casual concepts and quick-service restaurants, on a scale where net margin above 6% is considered strong, according to data from Bloom Intelligence.
Founded in 1997 in Hickory, North Carolina, Hickory Tavern is a sports bar and grill family restaurant chain popular for its saucy wings, flatbreads, loaded nachos, and mozzarella sticks. Aside from food, the bar was often seen as a popular neighborhood gathering place.
Hickory Tavern abruptly closed four locations, leaving the chain with 16 remaining across the Carolinas, reported FSR Magazine.
#restaurants #hickory #chain #grill
2 months ago
The Professional Fighters League continues to build its upcomingevent, scheduled for Oct. 16 in Chicago.
The card will be headlined by an undisputed women's flyweight ******* lefight between LizCarmouche and JenaBishop. The bout is a rematch of the 2025 PFL women's flyweighttournament final, which Carmouche won by knockout.
Earlier this week, the promotion added a heavyweight matchupbetween DenisGoltsov and MaxwellDjantou Nana. An intriguing bantamweight contest has now joinedthe lineup.
Promotion officials confirmed to Sherdog that SarvarjonKhamidov (17-1) will face Rafaeldo Nascimento (13-3).
Khamidov is coming off a second-round submission victory over PFLtournament finalist JustinWetzell in June. The contest marked Khamidov's first appearanceof 2026.
A veteran of BellatorMMA and the PFL, Khamidov has steadily advanced through thebantamweight division.
Do Nascimento, a Legacy Fighting Alliance vet, also enters the matchup followinga win. In his PFL debut, he upset LewisMcGrillen-Evans by second-round submission.
#nascimento #khamidov #PROMOTION #professional
The card will be headlined by an undisputed women's flyweight ******* lefight between LizCarmouche and JenaBishop. The bout is a rematch of the 2025 PFL women's flyweighttournament final, which Carmouche won by knockout.
Earlier this week, the promotion added a heavyweight matchupbetween DenisGoltsov and MaxwellDjantou Nana. An intriguing bantamweight contest has now joinedthe lineup.
Promotion officials confirmed to Sherdog that SarvarjonKhamidov (17-1) will face Rafaeldo Nascimento (13-3).
Khamidov is coming off a second-round submission victory over PFLtournament finalist JustinWetzell in June. The contest marked Khamidov's first appearanceof 2026.
A veteran of BellatorMMA and the PFL, Khamidov has steadily advanced through thebantamweight division.
Do Nascimento, a Legacy Fighting Alliance vet, also enters the matchup followinga win. In his PFL debut, he upset LewisMcGrillen-Evans by second-round submission.
#nascimento #khamidov #PROMOTION #professional
2 months ago
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News host Jesse Watters on Monday that he would not defend the Green New Deal when confronted with his past support for the progressive climate proposal, a notable shift from years of publicly embracing it by name.
"Look, I'm not going to defend the Green New Deal," El-Sayed told Watters after the host confronted him over his past support for the proposal. When Watters reiterated that El-Sayed was on record supporting it, El-Sayed redirected the discussion toward lowering energy costs and creating Michigan jobs by prioritizing renewables.
Michigan, which Trump won in 2024 but lost in 2020, is shaping up to have one of the most competitive Senate races in the country, with the likely narrow results in the state potentially determining control of Congress. Critics charge that El-Sayed is downplaying some of his past beliefs and scrubbing his online footprint to appear more moderate, and therefore more palatable, to Michigan voters.
Unearthed Clip Exposes More Anti-police Rhetoric As El-sayed Gets Grilled For Deleting Social Media Posts
Though El-Sayed declined to defend the Green New Deal in front of a national audience, he previously hasn't been so shy.
#green #past
"Look, I'm not going to defend the Green New Deal," El-Sayed told Watters after the host confronted him over his past support for the proposal. When Watters reiterated that El-Sayed was on record supporting it, El-Sayed redirected the discussion toward lowering energy costs and creating Michigan jobs by prioritizing renewables.
Michigan, which Trump won in 2024 but lost in 2020, is shaping up to have one of the most competitive Senate races in the country, with the likely narrow results in the state potentially determining control of Congress. Critics charge that El-Sayed is downplaying some of his past beliefs and scrubbing his online footprint to appear more moderate, and therefore more palatable, to Michigan voters.
Unearthed Clip Exposes More Anti-police Rhetoric As El-sayed Gets Grilled For Deleting Social Media Posts
Though El-Sayed declined to defend the Green New Deal in front of a national audience, he previously hasn't been so shy.
#green #past
2 months ago
Curtis E. Garner, President and Chief Strategy and Technology Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG), reported a non-discretionary disposition of 27,582 shares of common stock on Aug. 22, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Metric
Value
Transaction value
~$973,000
#value #chipotle
Metric
Value
Transaction value
~$973,000
#value #chipotle
2 months ago
Scott Boatwright, Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG), disposed of 31,522 shares of common stock on Aug. 22, 2026. SEC Form 4 filing.
Metric
Value
Transaction value
$1.1 million
#executive
Metric
Value
Transaction value
$1.1 million
#executive
2 months ago
Finding emerging restaurant brands early in their national expansion can be one of the simplest ways to build long-term wealth. An early investment in Starbucks or Chipotle Mexican Grill would have multiplied into a large sum.
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) and Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) have the potential to build similar wealth for investors over the next 20 years. Both companies are in the early stages of expanding across the U.S., making now a good time to start investing in these emerging brands.
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The specialty beverage category has grown in popularity in recent years, yet Dutch Bros is gaining market share and remains a promising stock to buy and hold. It operates exclusively through a drive-thru format, with shops offering a wide range of flavorful beverages, including energy drinks, refreshers, tea, lemonade, soda, and coffee.
Dutch Bros goes the extra mile to build connections with customers using free giveaways and friendly service. That's reflected in consistent growth: Revenue grew 32% year over year in the second quarter, with systemwide same-store sales up 5.8%. This is typical of quarterly results over the last few years.
#bros #dutch #years #early
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) and Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) have the potential to build similar wealth for investors over the next 20 years. Both companies are in the early stages of expanding across the U.S., making now a good time to start investing in these emerging brands.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The specialty beverage category has grown in popularity in recent years, yet Dutch Bros is gaining market share and remains a promising stock to buy and hold. It operates exclusively through a drive-thru format, with shops offering a wide range of flavorful beverages, including energy drinks, refreshers, tea, lemonade, soda, and coffee.
Dutch Bros goes the extra mile to build connections with customers using free giveaways and friendly service. That's reflected in consistent growth: Revenue grew 32% year over year in the second quarter, with systemwide same-store sales up 5.8%. This is typical of quarterly results over the last few years.
#bros #dutch #years #early
2 months ago
Updated Aug 24, 2026, 4:52 pm EDT / Original Aug 24, 2026, 4:26 pm EDT
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
-1.55%
stock was downgraded Monday, but nothing can seem to keep shares down right now.
CMG
-1.55%
Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
#chipotle #mexican #Monday #rights
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
-1.55%
stock was downgraded Monday, but nothing can seem to keep shares down right now.
CMG
-1.55%
Copyright ©2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
#chipotle #mexican #Monday #rights
3 months ago
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, the award-winning fast-casual restaurant brand known for its elevated Mediterranean cuisine and hospitality-driven dining experience, announced today its notable performance through the first half of 2026, advancing franchise development, expanding its global footprint, driving strong sales growth, and earning multiple industry accolades. The brand currently has 92 restaurants open across 22 states and internationally.
During the first six months of the year, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signed 20 domestic franchise agreements – including four multi-unit development agreements – totaling 30 future restaurants across high-growth markets, while also securing its first-ever franchise agreement in Massachusetts. Development activity included:
Six locations for Nassau County, New York
Five locations for Dallas, Texas
#first #great
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, the award-winning fast-casual restaurant brand known for its elevated Mediterranean cuisine and hospitality-driven dining experience, announced today its notable performance through the first half of 2026, advancing franchise development, expanding its global footprint, driving strong sales growth, and earning multiple industry accolades. The brand currently has 92 restaurants open across 22 states and internationally.
During the first six months of the year, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signed 20 domestic franchise agreements – including four multi-unit development agreements – totaling 30 future restaurants across high-growth markets, while also securing its first-ever franchise agreement in Massachusetts. Development activity included:
Six locations for Nassau County, New York
Five locations for Dallas, Texas
#first #great
3 months ago
Game #132… ..it is getting serious. And the Jays are half a game out of a Wild Card spot.
Once again, we have an early game. And I have tennis til then so getting the Game Thread together early. They don't have the lineups posted yet. Or told us what the roster move of the day is. I'm going to post this early, so you can make note of any news in the thread.
Yesterday's game should have been a blowout, but at least it was a win. A win is always a good thing. And it was nice to see pretty much everyone in the line get some hits, have good at bats.
Here is a nice short interview with Andrés Giménez (even if the questions were silly).
We had a nice evening last night, 18 people. No one complained (to my face) about the steaks (who complains about a steak?). I think I hit the 'medium rare' point on all of them. It is weird to have the entire grill of the barbecue filled steaks, usually, I'm sure doing them for me and my family.
#steaks #jays
Once again, we have an early game. And I have tennis til then so getting the Game Thread together early. They don't have the lineups posted yet. Or told us what the roster move of the day is. I'm going to post this early, so you can make note of any news in the thread.
Yesterday's game should have been a blowout, but at least it was a win. A win is always a good thing. And it was nice to see pretty much everyone in the line get some hits, have good at bats.
Here is a nice short interview with Andrés Giménez (even if the questions were silly).
We had a nice evening last night, 18 people. No one complained (to my face) about the steaks (who complains about a steak?). I think I hit the 'medium rare' point on all of them. It is weird to have the entire grill of the barbecue filled steaks, usually, I'm sure doing them for me and my family.
#steaks #jays
3 months ago
Corn futures found late strength on Friday with contracts 2 ¾ to 6 ½ cents higher across the board. September was 24 ¾ cents higher on the week, with December rallying 25 ¼ cents. September options expired today. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 cents at $4.52 ½.
USDA reported 205,000 MT of corn sold during the reporting period to unknown destinations this morning.
Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Harvest Pressures
Where Are Cattle Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?
Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices
#prices #Brazil #Friday
USDA reported 205,000 MT of corn sold during the reporting period to unknown destinations this morning.
Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Harvest Pressures
Where Are Cattle Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?
Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices
#prices #Brazil #Friday
3 months ago
Soybeans pushed higher late on Friday, with contracts up 1 to 4 ¼ cents at the close. September was up 47 ¼ cents on the week, with November 47 cents higher. September options expired today. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cent at $12.02. Soymeal futures posted gains of $2 to $3.60 on the day, with September up $7.50 on the week. Soy Oil posted losses of 56 to 184 points, with September slipping 9 points since last Friday.
USDA reported a total of 712,000 MT of 2026/27 soybeans to China this morning, with 720,000 MT sold to unknown destinations
Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Harvest Pressures
Where Are Cattle Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?
Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices
#cents
USDA reported a total of 712,000 MT of 2026/27 soybeans to China this morning, with 720,000 MT sold to unknown destinations
Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Harvest Pressures
Where Are Cattle Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?
Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices
#cents
3 months ago
Cotton futures were up 1 to 7 points in the front months on Friday, with contracts down 8 points to 20 points higher. December was up 355 points on the week. Crude oil was down 19 cents with the US dollar index $0.063 lower.
Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another 5,798 contracts to their net long in cotton futures and options during the week ending on August 18. That net long stood at 78,668 contracts on Tuesday.
Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Harvest Pressures
Where Are Cattle Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?
Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices
#prices
Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another 5,798 contracts to their net long in cotton futures and options during the week ending on August 18. That net long stood at 78,668 contracts on Tuesday.
Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Harvest Pressures
Where Are Cattle Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?
Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices
#prices
