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Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Alleged Misstatement of Net Interest Income and Operating Expense Representations at HDFC Bank Limited.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in HDFC Bank Limited (NYSE: HDB) of a pending securities class action on behalf of purchasers of HDB securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026. Check if you might be eligible to recover your investment losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

HDB American Depositary Shares declined $2.09, or approximately 7.28% on March 18, 2026, and a further $1.02, or approximately 4.1%, on May 27, 2026. The Court has set October 13, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.

"Investors deserve transparency about material risks that could affect their investments. The lawsuit asserts that reported net interest income and operating expense figures did not reflect the alleged routing of deposit inducement payments through a marketing budget." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

The Alleged Mumbai Deposit Inducement Concentration

As alleged, management approved a structure under which roughly Rs 45 crore, or approximately $4.7 million, was paid to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation and recorded as sponsorship of a road safety awareness campaign. The action claims those amounts functioned as a 2.51% interest markup above rates offered to other savings customers, producing an effective 6.01% return designed to induce large deposits.

Why Reserve and Expense Classification Adequacy Allegedly Matters to Investors

Quarter after quarter, the Company reported net interest income defined as interest earned less interest expended, alongside core net interest margin and cost-to-income ratios. The lawsuit asserts that if interest-equivalent payments were booked as marketing spend, both interest expense and operating expense lines were misstated, distorting the margin metrics investors relied upon.

Classification Practices in Banking Disclosure

Net interest income was reported as growing 21.1% to ₹23,599 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, with core net interest margin of 4.1% on total assets. Core net interest margin figures ranged from 4.1% down to 3.27% across the Class Period, with cost-to-income ratios reported between 38.0% and 42.8%. The action claims payments characterized as marketing sponsorship allegedly circumvented Reserve Bank of India interest rate norms and internal policies barring improper deposit inducements. Annual reports on Form 20-F stated that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Risk disclosures warned generally that regulatory investigations and fines "could" negatively affect results, without disclosing the alleged arrangement. An internal probe reportedly conducted in March and April 2026 concluded that more than ten senior officials bore responsibility. The action claims that when The Indian Express reported the alleged arrangement on May 27, 2026, HDB shares fell $1.02, or 4.1%, on unusually heavy volume, following an earlier $2.09, or 7.28%, decline on March 18, 2026 after the resignation of the part-time Chairman and Independent Director.

Learn more about the case or call (212) 363-7500.

ABOUT LEVI & KORSINSKY, LLP — Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders. The firm has extensive expertise in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees. For seven consecutive years, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report. Investors who suffered losses have until October 13, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

Frequently Asked Questions About the HDB Lawsuit

Q: Who is eligible to join the HDB investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased HDB stock or securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses -- not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: What specific misstatements does the HDB lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges HDFC Bank Limited made materially false or misleading statements regarding its net interest income, net interest margin, and operating expenses, and failed to disclose that payments to a state entity were allegedly camouflaged as marketing spend to pay higher interest and induce deposits, during the Class Period. When the alleged arrangement was reported, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What court was the HDB class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Q: What do HDB investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.

Q: What if I already sold my HDB shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.

Q: What if I live outside the United States? A: U.S. securities class actions generally cover purchases on U.S. exchanges regardless of the investor's country of residence.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.

CONTACT:
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New York, NY 10004
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Euro dollar technical analysis across four time frames, where the recovery is holding and the level that would break the trend. Michael Boutros, StoneX Media Senior Market Analyst, walks through the euro dollar chart structure from the monthly down to the four hour time frame.

, /PRNewswire/ -- New survey findings commissioned by CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) reveal that many Americans face persistent barriers accessing preventive health screenings. Nearly one in four adults have delayed speaking with a health professional about health concerns because of barriers related to access, cost or availability, and one-third were unaware that community screening programs exist.

"People aren't telling us that preventive health screenings don't matter; they're telling us that accessing them can be harder than it should be," said Jenny McColloch, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Community Impact, CVS Health. "This survey reinforces what we've seen over the past 20 years through Project Health: when screenings are convenient, accessible and offered in places people already know and trust, they're more likely to take that first step. That's why we've continued to bring preventive health services directly into communities and help people better understand their health."

As Project Health marks its 20th anniversary, the program continues to demonstrate the impact of community-based prevention. Since launching in 2006, Project Health has helped millions of people better understand and manage their health through convenient, accessible screenings and health education resources.

The program plays an important role in improving access: Today, four in 10 adults say affordable screenings are difficult to find in their community, while also reporting challenges securing timely appointments. Yet nearly three-quarters (72%) say a program offering screenings with no appointment or insurance requirements would make health screenings easier to obtain. The findings underscore why Project Health, CVS Health's free community health screening program, has spent the past 20 years bringing preventive health services directly into communities through more than 6 million free screenings at CVS Pharmacy locations, mobile sites and community events.

Since launching in 2006, Project Health has:

Delivered nearly 20,000 community screening events Reached 1.8 million people across the U.S. and Puerto Rico Provided more than 6 million no-cost preventive health screenings Offered screenings with no appointment and no insurance required Barriers Continue to Keep Many Americans from Preventive Screenings
Many U.S. adults face a combination of awareness, access and affordability challenges that can prevent them from getting recommended preventive health screenings.

Among adults who report barriers to obtaining routine screenings:

Nearly one in four (24%) have delayed speaking with a health professional about a specific health concern. 19 percent have relied on internet searches instead of speaking with a health professional. 17 percent have reduced spending on essentials such as groceries because of health-related costs. 15 percent have used savings or taken on debt to cover health expenses. 15 percent have lost income after taking time away from work to address health-related needs. One Screening, One New City, One Important Reminder
For Cheryl Jones, Project Health arrived at exactly the right time.

When Cheryl Jones retired and relocated from New York to Houston in late 2025, she was still getting settled and had not yet established local health resources. After a planned trip back to New York for appointments was canceled, she found an unexpected opportunity close to home: a Project Health mobile screening event outside a nearby CVS Pharmacy.

"I had just moved to Houston and didn't know anyone yet," Jones said. "The team was so inviting that I decided to stop and take the screening."

What began as a routine screening provided valuable insight into her health. Jones learned that her cholesterol and A1C levels had increased, giving her information she may not have discovered for months.

"It wasn't necessarily surprising, but it was the reminder I needed," Jones said. "The experience encouraged me to pay closer attention to my health and be more consistent about monitoring it."

For Jones, the experience highlighted the value of bringing preventive health services directly into communities.

"For someone new to a city without an established doctor, it gave me a way to stay informed about my health instead of waiting until something became serious," she said.

Building Trust Through Community Presence
Over the past two decades, Project Health has evolved alongside the communities it serves. Screenings are offered at CVS Pharmacy locations, mobile sites and community events, making it easier for people to access preventive health services in places that are convenient and familiar.

Each participant receives:

No-cost preventive health screenings One-on-one consultations with health professionals Information to help understand screening results Connections to local resources and online health education, including access to the Project Health app The survey suggests these are exactly the types of services Americans value most. Respondents said trained health professionals, convenient locations, walk-in availability and help understanding results are among the most important factors in building trust in community screening programs. These findings closely align with Project Health's approach of providing convenient community-based screenings while helping participants understand their results and connect to additional health resources when needed.

Survey Methodology
The survey was conducted online by Morning Consult between July 16–20, 2026, among 2,062 U.S. adults, with additional samples in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas. Results have a margin of error ranging from +/- 2 to 4 percentage points.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company's integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

Media contact
Ethan Slavin
860-273-6095
[email protected] 

SOURCE CVS Health

Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.

Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +20.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, which Coinbase Global falls in, has gained 3.8%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.

We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For the current quarter, Coinbase Global is expected to post a loss of $0.21 per share, indicating a change of -114.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +4.9% over the last 30 days.

For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of -$0.39 points to a change of -109.7% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +6.1%.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.85 indicates a change of +830% from what Coinbase Global is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.8%.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Coinbase Global.

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.

In the case of Coinbase Global, the consensus sales estimate of $1.11 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of -40.5%. The $5.14 billion and $6.3 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of -28.4% and +22.5%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryCoinbase Global reported revenues of $1.22 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -18.5%. EPS of -$0.39 for the same period compares with $0.12 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.3 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -5.81%. The EPS surprise was -378.57%.

Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates just once over this period.

ValuationWithout considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.

While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Coinbase Global is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Coinbase Global. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.

Strategy (MSTR - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.

Shares of this business software company have returned +42.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The Zacks Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry, to which Strategy belongs, has gained 3.8% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?

Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.

Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Strategy is expected to post earnings of $21.49 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +155.2%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.1%.

The consensus earnings estimate of -$23.74 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of -55.9%. This estimate has changed -2.4% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $17.9 indicates a change of +175.4% from what Strategy is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +0.2%.

Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Strategy is rated Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.

For Strategy, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $130.4 million indicates a year-over-year change of +1.3%. For the current and next fiscal years, $503.53 million and $512.1 million estimates indicate +5.5% and +1.7% changes, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryStrategy reported revenues of $122.37 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6.9%. EPS of -$24.45 for the same period compares with $32.6 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $126.95 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -3.61%. The EPS surprise was -146.98%.

Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.

ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.

While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Strategy is graded F on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Strategy. However, its Zacks Rank #5 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.

Chubb (CB - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.

Over the past month, shares of this insurer have returned -3%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, which Chubb falls in, has lost 2.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?

Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.

Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.

Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.

Chubb is expected to post earnings of $6.22 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -17%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.6%.

The consensus earnings estimate of $27.35 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +10.3%. This estimate has changed +0.2% over the last 30 days.

For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $28.89 indicates a change of +5.6% from what Chubb is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +0.6%.

With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Chubb.

The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.

In the case of Chubb, the consensus sales estimate of $16.71 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +3.6%. The $64.33 billion and $66.95 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +7.3% and +4.1%, respectively.

Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryChubb reported revenues of $15.77 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +6.5%. EPS of $7.26 for the same period compares with $6.14 a year ago.

Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.9 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.8%. The EPS surprise was +9.5%.

The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.

ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.

While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.

The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.

Chubb is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.

Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Chubb. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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Kroger and Macy's report earnings on back-to-back mornings, and both stocks look interesting right now for completely different reasons. Understanding which kind of story actually belongs in a retirement portfolio changes how you read both reports.

With Kroger (NYSE:KR | KR Price Prediction) and Macy’s (NYSE:M) both reporting before the open on consecutive mornings, but which one belongs in a long-duration income portfolio right now? Macy’s reports Thursday, September 10, 2026, and Kroger follows on Friday, September 11, 2026. Here’s the asymmetry: one has compounded for a decade and is temporarily on sale, the other just had its best year in memory but has structurally gone nowhere across ten years.

Volatility and the Long-Run Record Beta measures how a stock moves relative to the broader market. A reading above 1 implies bigger swings than the index, while below 1 implies smaller. Grocers historically sit well below 1 and department stores well above, which sets up the more important comparison: the horizon inversion.

Kroger closed at $57.20 on September 8, 2026, leaving the stock down 15.9% over the past year yet up 81.5% over ten years. Macy’s closed at $22.45 and is up 31.4% over the past year but down 36.7% across ten years. A long-term compounder having a poor year is a fundamentally different proposition than a structurally challenged retailer having a good one. For a retirement account measured in decades, that distinction is everything.

Winner: Kroger.

Capital Returns and Dividend Track Record Kroger’s quarterly dividend rose to $0.39 with the August 14, 2026, ex-date, up from $0.35 earlier in the year and $0.105 in mid-2016. The trailing 12-month payout stands at $1.44, with a forward annualized figure of $1.56. Buybacks reinforce the picture: a $2 billion authorization from December 2025, with $213 million repurchased in Q1.

Macy’s raised its quarterly dividend 5% in February 2026 to $0.1915 and has roughly $1.1 billion left on its buyback authorization, with $50 million repurchased in Q1. Real capital returns, but a shorter track record and a payout tied to a fleet still being reimagined.

Winner: Kroger.

Setup Into the Report Macy’s raised its FY2026 outlook last quarter to net sales of $21.5 billion to $21.75 billion, comparable sales of +0.5% to +1.2%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.00 to $2.20, on the strength of its ninth straight EPS beat and Bloomingdale’s comps of +10.2%. Kroger reaffirmed adjusted EPS of $5.10 to $5.30 and free cash flow of $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion, though its Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.58 missed estimates by less than a cent, snapping a four-quarter beat streak. New CEO Greg Foran said on the call, “Taking costs out of this business is not optional. It’s the starting point for everything else we want to do.”

Kroger’s report also arrives with an acquisition and antitrust overhang that carries real weight for integration commentary and regulatory posture. Macy’s release, by contrast, is a progress check on the Bold New Chapter reset.

Winner: Kroger, on report significance and durability of guidance.

Verdict: Kroger for the Long Haul For the retirement-focused investor, Kroger is the more attractive option. A decade of compounding, a dividend rising every year since 2016, defensive grocery cash flows, and a stock trading well below its one-year high combine to create a higher-quality entry point (the same never-sell-the-shares logic we laid out in a free dividend ladder guide here: Never Touch the Principal). Macy’s deserves credit for genuine execution under Tony Spring, including nine straight EPS beats and the strongest Q1 comps in four years, but department-store economics do not compound the way groceries do.

The single biggest risk to owning Kroger is an adverse regulatory or litigation outcome tied to its acquisition activity, which could sap the cost-out thesis Foran is selling.

Items to keep an eye on in the two releases:

Kroger’s FY2026 EPS and free-cash-flow guidance, plus any pricing-investment commentary tied to the October 20, 2026, investor update. Macy’s second-half comp trajectory and the tariff-related gross-margin impact of 20 to 40 basis points. Any update on regulatory posture around Kroger’s deal activity. Contact [email protected] for any questions or corrections.

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Sell short Plug Power (PLUG). The stock is in a bearish flag/ascending channel, below the 50-day moving average with PPO under neutral, and short interest is rising to ~20–23% despite a turnaround. The article also flags dilution risk: shares have surged to ~1.39B from 1.12B, and investors are shorting specifically because they expect continued dilution. Technicals point to a breakdown: likely move toward $1.87, then $1.50.

Key Risk: A clear profitability/dilution break—e.g., a financing plan that stops share issuance and shows sustained cash-flow improvement—causing a sharp squeeze and reversal above the $1.87–$2.26 range.

Plug Power stock has traded largely sideways in recent weeks, but remains firmly in bear-market territory after falling 47% from its May high. The shares were trading at $2.26, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $3 billion, while short interest has climbed to 20% despite ongoing efforts to execute a turnaround.

American investors are still shorting Plug Power, the leading player in hydrogen energy, despite its ongoing turnaround efforts. Benzinga data shows that the short interest has jumped to 23.46%, while a separate report by Seeking Alpha shows that it has 20%.

The increased shorting is happening even as the company’s turnaround continues. Its last earnings report showed that its revenue rose modestly in the last quarter. It made $178 million in the second quarter from $173 million in the same period last year. 

The revenue increase brought its six-month revenue to $341 million from $307 million in the same period last year. This revenue is a demonstration that its business continues seeing strong demand from companies like Amazon and Walmart. 

Most of this growth was driven by its services performed on fuel cells, which soared to $29.8 million from the $16.3 million it made in the same period last year. This division made over $51 million in the first six months of the year.

Plug Power’s power purchase agreements made over $26 million, while the fuel delivered to customers hit over $39 million. This growth was offset by a significant decline in the sales of equipment, which dropped to $81.8 million. 

Most importantly, the company is working on boosting its profitability. Its net loss in the second quarter narrowed to $190 million mostly because of the change in fair value of convertible debt instruments. It also spent over $16 million in interest payments during the quarter. 

The short selling is, therefore, a sign that investors believe that the company will continue its dilution. Plug Power’s outstanding shares have soared to over 1.39 million billion from 1.12 million in the same period last year. The company had over 577 million in 2022. 

On the positive side, analysts believe that its revenue will continue to grow in the foreseeable future. Its annual revenue is expected to grow by 15.3% to $819 million, followed by $968 million next year. 

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, announces a class action lawsuit against Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) ("Pentair" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Pentair securities during the period from March 11, 2025 through July 14, 2026 (the "Class Period").

Q&A

What is this lawsuit about? 
According to the complaint, between March 11, 2025 and July 14, 2026, Pentair and certain executives failed to disclose that: (1) there was significant destocking of inventory in the Pool channel; and (2) as a result, the Company's sales and operating income were adversely affected. The truth allegedly began to emerge on July 14, 2026, after the market closed, when Pentair announced preliminary second quarter 2026 financial results, disclosing that Pool channel destocking had reduced Pool segment sales by approximately $170 million and Pool segment income by approximately $105 million. As a result, second quarter 2026 sales were expected to be down 17 percent versus the prior guide of approximately 1 percent growth, and full year 2026 sales were expected to be down approximately 4 percent to 7 percent versus the prior guide of up 2 percent to 4 percent. Pentair also announced the immediate departure of its Chief Financial Officer. On this news, Pentair's stock price fell $11.35, or 15%, to close at $64.33 per share on July 15, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume.

Who is Pentair?
Pentair plc, headquartered in London, describes itself as a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water. The Company operates through three segments: Flow, Water Solutions, and Pool. The Pool segment designing and selling residential and commercial pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, and automatic controls.

What do I need to do?

Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Pentair securities during the Class Period may, no later than October 2, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class.

To learn more or discuss your rights, contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015 or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267) 764-4865 or visit our website.

About Berger Montague

Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.

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Andrew Abramowitz
Berger Montague
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Berger Montague
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Allegations focus on the personal accountability of Pentair's Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officer, following the alleged omission of significant Pool channel destocking before PNR shares fell $11.35 in a single session.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) that a securities class action has been filed naming Chief Executive Officer John L. Stauch and former Chief Financial Officer Nicholas J. Brazis as individual defendants, on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between April 28, 2026 and July 14, 2026. Find out if you are eligible to recover losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

PNR closed at a Class Period high of $82.86 on April 28, 2026. Following the July 14, 2026 after-hours announcement, shares closed $64.33 on unusually heavy volume. The window to apply for lead plaintiff closes on October 2, 2026.

The Named Individual Defendants

Stauch served as Chief Executive Officer throughout the Class Period. Brazis served as Chief Financial Officer until his departure on July 10, 2026, disclosed four days later alongside the revised guidance. The complaint charges that both held the power and authority to control the content of Pentair's SEC reports, press releases, and presentations to analysts and institutional investors.

Alleged Control Person Liability

The pleading asserts that the individual defendants are liable under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the following:

Control over the April 28, 2026 earnings release projecting full year 2026 sales up approximately 2 to 4 percent and adjusted EPS of $5.30 to $5.40 Control over the Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026, including its inventory disclosures Receipt of internal budgets, plans, projections, and reports reflecting channel conditions in the Pool segment Authority to prevent issuance of the challenged statements or cause them to be corrected Direct and supervisory involvement in day-to-day operations of a segment that accounted for roughly 37% of fiscal 2025 net sales and 46% of reportable income Sarbanes-Oxley Certification Obligations

As averred, senior officers who sign Sections 302 and 906 certifications attest personally to the accuracy and completeness of the periodic reports they submit. The complaint charges that the certified filings omitted significant destocking of inventory in the Pool channel, which Pentair later estimated reduced Pool segment sales by approximately $170 million and Pool segment income by approximately $105 million in the second quarter alone.

"Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies' public statements are accurate and complete. Here, the complaint alleges that guidance affirmed in April was issued without disclosing destocking that the Company would later quantify at approximately $250 million in full year Pool segment sales." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Submit your claim before the deadline or call (212) 363-7500.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the PNR Lawsuit

Q: Who are the defendants named in the PNR lawsuit? A: The complaint names Pentair plc and individual defendants including senior executives who signed SEC filings, made public statements, or certified financial disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley, specifically Chief Executive Officer John L. Stauch and former Chief Financial Officer Nicholas J. Brazis.

Q: What court was the PNR class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Q: What specific misstatements does the PNR lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Pentair made materially false or misleading statements regarding inventory conditions in the Pool channel and full year 2026 financial guidance during the Class Period. When the Company disclosed preliminary second quarter results showing approximately $170 million of Pool segment sales impact and announced its CFO's departure, the stock price declined sharply.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.

Q: What happens after I contact Levi & Korsinsky? A: An attorney will review your trading history at no cost and provide an initial assessment of your potential eligibility.

Q: What if I already sold my PNR shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to contact the firm. Securities class actions are generally handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, and no out-of-pocket costs. Any attorneys' fees and expenses awarded to class counsel are subject to court approval.

CONTACT:
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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New York, NY 10004
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Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) delivered strong Q2 2026 results, beating Core FFO guidance and raising full-year Core FFO for the second consecutive quarter. ESS resolved its two largest litigation matters, removing a key risk overhang and improving its risk profile going forward. The company maintains a robust balance sheet, opportunistically repurchasing shares and redeploying capital into high-yield investments.

Wix's SEC filing language about competitive factors and comparable workflow solutions is under scrutiny after allegations that AI product gaps, Base44 costs, and developer customer losses were not adequately disclosed.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX) that a class action has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between February 19, 2025 and May 12, 2026. Submit your information now or call Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (212) 363-7500.

WIX declined from over $180 in late May 2025 to close at $55.32 on May 13, 2026 following a series of corrective disclosures and corresponding stock drops. Lead plaintiff deadline: September 22, 2026.

Wix SEC Disclosure Adequacy Securities Allegations

The action challenges Wix's public statements and SEC filing language concerning competition, product breadth, functionality, integration of multiple solutions, and the Company's claimed ability to offer a comprehensive workflow solution for professional digital presence creation.

The complaint alleges those disclosures were materially misleading because Wix allegedly overstated the competitiveness and performance of its AI-powered products while understating the costs of developing and promoting those offerings, including costs tied to Base44.

Disclosure Gaps Alleged in Wix SEC Language

Wix's 2024 Form 20-F allegedly described an "industry-leading suite of AI-powered web creation tools." SEC filing language stated that competitive factors included simplicity, functionality, product breadth, integration, design quality, reliability, and brand reputation. The complaint challenges statements that Wix allegedly competed favorably because of its technology, product integration, customer relationships, and user base. Plaintiffs contend Wix allegedly failed to disclose that competing AI tools were attracting professional developer customers. The action asserts that Wix Harmony allegedly had "holes" and "missing capabilities" when professional users required faster workflow innovation. Regulatory Compliance Focus for WIX Investors

The complaint contends that Wix's risk and competition disclosures did not adequately describe then-existing pressures from AI product development costs, Base44-related compute and marketing expenses, and gaps in professional developer functionality.

"Generic risk factor language cannot substitute for disclosing specific, known problems that are already affecting a company's operations. Here, investors should review whether Wix's AI and competition disclosures, as alleged, fairly described the risks facing shareholders before the decline." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Find out if you might qualify to recover losses or call (212) 363-7500.

ABOUT THE FIRM — For over two decades, Levi & Korsinsky has represented shareholders in securities class actions. Ranked in ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years. Investors who suffered losses have until September 22, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

Frequently Asked Questions About the WIX Lawsuit

Q: What is the WIX class action lawsuit about? A: A securities class action has been filed against Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX) alleging materially false and misleading statements between February 19, 2025 and May 12, 2026. The complaint alleges Wix overstated the competitiveness and performance of its AI-powered offerings while understating costs and product limitations.

Q: How much did WIX stock drop? A: WIX shares declined $29.40 on May 21, 2025, followed by allegedly related declines of $25.22, $2.37, $8.55, and $3.26 throughout the Class Period, with a final drop of $20.56 on May 13, 2026. Shares ultimately fell from a closing price of $181.74 on May 20, 2025 to just $55.32 on May 13, 2026.

Q: What specific misstatements does the WIX lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Wix made materially false or misleading statements regarding its AI product competitiveness, Wix Harmony capabilities, Base44-related costs, and the strength of its professional developer business during the Class Period.

Q: What court was the WIX class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and asserts claims under the federal securities laws.

Q: Who are the defendants named in the WIX lawsuit? A: The complaint names Wix.com Ltd. and individual defendants Avishai Abrahami, Lior Shemesh, and Nir Zohar, who are alleged to have made or controlled challenged public statements and filings.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the proposed class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with significant documented losses who can fairly represent other class members.

Q: What documents help evaluate WIX losses? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, sale dates, and sale prices are useful for evaluating potential losses.

Q: What if I already sold my WIX shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when shares were purchased and whether losses were suffered, not whether the shares are still held.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost. Securities class actions are generally handled on a contingency basis, and any attorneys' fees and expenses are subject to court approval.

CONTACT:\
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP\
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.\
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.\
33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor\
New York, NY 10004\
[email protected]\
Tel: (212) 363-7500\
Fax: (212) 363-7171

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The program provides 40 participants with expert-led programming, peer connections and practical support to help them pursue what matters most to them FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marshalls (NYSE: TJX) announced today that applications are now open for year three of The Marshalls Good Stuff Accelerator Program, a virtual, 12-month experience designed to help 40 participants turn their personal and professional ambitions into action.

Signet Jewelers just posted its sixth straight earnings beat and sent its stock soaring, but the company held its full-year sales guidance flat, leaving investors to decide whether the profit story alone justifies chasing a stock already up big on…

Shares of Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG | SIG Price Prediction) are surging Wednesday morning after the specialty jewelry retailer raised its full-year profit outlook and posted a sixth consecutive earnings beat, even as it held top-line guidance steady. The market is paying up for Signet’s margin and earnings power today.

Signet Jewelers stock is up 14% to $94.50 in early Wednesday trading, on pace for its best single session in more than a year and a clear sign that investors are rewarding profit leverage over sales momentum. Meanwhile, Tapestry (NYSE:TPR) stock is unchanged at $117.58, a useful counterpoint that frames today’s action as company-specific.

The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT) is down 0.4% to $85.38, weighed by weakness across a broadly equal-weighted retail basket that Signet’s outsized single-name move can’t rescue. At the same time, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLY) is down 0.75% to $113.16, providing another cue that sector flows aren’t powering today’s action in Signet Jewelers stock.

Earnings Beat and Raised Profit Outlook Signet Jewelers reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.19, well above the $1.74 consensus. Revenue of $1.53 billion arrived in line with estimates, and Signet Jewelers said same-store sales grew 2.2% with positive comparable performance across every fine jewelry brand, including Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared and Blue Nile.

Notably, Signet Jewelers raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $10.45 to $12.15, up from a prior band of $9.20 to $11, and lifted adjusted operating income guidance to $535 million to $605 million. The company maintained full-year sales guidance at $6.7 billion to $6.9 billion, while narrowing the same-store sales outlook to flat to up 2.5% year over year (YoY).

Signet’s gross margin expanded 80 basis points to 39.4%, helped by $15 million in tariff refunds that ran $13 million above internal expectations. Signet Jewelers also announced a $125 million accelerated share repurchase and expanded its total buyback authorization by $385 million to $700 million, per its 8-K filing.

A Company-Specific Setup Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, sits flat after guiding fiscal 2027 revenue to $8.4 billion to $8.5 billion and adjusted EPS to $7.80 to $7.90. Tapestry stock was down 7% year to date (YTD) through Tuesday’s close, reflecting a market that treats its steady outlook as durable but unexciting rather than a fresh catalyst.

Jewelry-adjacent peers are quiet on the session, as well. Brilliant Earth (NASDAQ:BRLT) remains a small-cap comparable trading well off its highs, while Movado Group (NYSE:MOV) has been the standout watch-and-jewelry name of the year, with Movado Group stock up 71% year to date through Tuesday’s close.

CEO J.K. Symancyk said Signet Jewelers “delivered another quarter of comp sales growth with a positive comp performance in all fine jewelry brands,” adding that the results included “high single-digit unit growth at higher price points.” The comment underscores where the margin story is coming from, since higher-ticket jewelry carries better mix economics than lower-price fashion pieces.

What to Watch Now The raised profit range leans on a holiday season still ahead of Signet Jewelers, so fourth-quarter execution across Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared and Blue Nile carries particular weight. Investors can watch for whether merchandise-margin gains hold as gold prices and tariff dynamics continue to shift into the back half of the fiscal year, and whether the expanded buyback converts into meaningful per-share leverage.

Today’s move caps a strong recent stretch for Signet Jewelers stock, which was up 14% year to date through Tuesday’s close, so paying up here chases performance. The bull case rests on margin durability, a renewed Bread Financial consumer credit agreement through December 2035 and buyback support, while the bear case flags the maintained sales outlook and the fact that a large single-session move often front-runs the holiday quarter it depends on.

Investors weighing their SIG stock exposure should calibrate their holdings carefully given today’s gap against a maintained top-line guide. Share positions should reflect that a fresh entry at these levels is a bet on execution that Signet Jewelers still has to prove.

Contact [email protected] for any questions or corrections.

Rivian Automotive (RIVN +0.15%) has some big goals. It delivered 22,559 electric vehicles in the first half of 2026. To reach its full-year target, it must deliver another 42,400 to 47,400 vehicles in the second half.

This would require about 88% to 110% more deliveries than in the first half. Management also expects vehicle deliveries to be weighted toward the fourth quarter as R2 production ramps.

Let's see if Rivian can deliver.

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R2 needs a scale to become profitable Rivian began delivering the R2, an affordable mid-size SUV, to customers on June 9. However, R2 is currently hurting Rivian's profitability as production ramps. In Q2, Rivian recorded about $100 million of additional costs related to the launch. The company's automotive business posted a $36 million gross loss. Rivian expects higher R2 production and deliveries to help its automotive business reach positive gross profit by 2026's end.

Part of the $100 million in extra R2 costs is from temporary expenses such as faster shipping and higher payments to suppliers. Rivian expects costs to decline as production rises. Higher output should also help spread factory costs across more vehicles, improving profitability.

Rivian expects the cost of R2's materials and components to be about half that of R1, while other production costs should fall by more than 50%. This is based on Rivian's expected average vehicle costs at the end of 2027.

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Rivian is also testing demand at the higher price end of the R2 lineup. The R2 Performance starts at $57,990, while the lower-priced $44,990 Standard model will not arrive until 2027.

The fourth quarter should show whether the R2 ramp is improving Rivian's economics. Deliveries need to rise sharply, but losses per vehicle also need to narrow. Otherwise, higher volumes alone will not make the ramp successful.

Manali Pradhan, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Key Takeaways Robinhood began routing select football event contracts to OG.com's CFTC-regulated exchange on Sept. 8.HOOD generated $156 million in Q2 event contract revenues, up more than tenfold year over year.The Crypto.com deal adds another venue as football seasons and 2026 midterms could lift trading activity. Robinhood Markets (HOOD - Free Report) is stepping up its push into prediction markets through a collaboration with Crypto.com and its standalone prediction-markets platform, OG.com. Beginning Sept. 8, HOOD started routing select football event contracts to OG.com’s CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse. As part of the agreement, HOOD will receive minority equity stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com, priced in line with Citadel Securities’ recent investment that valued Crypto.com Group at $20 billion.

The deal comes at an opportune time, as prediction markets have emerged as one of Robinhood’s fastest-growing businesses. In the second quarter of 2026, customers traded 13.6 billion event contracts, while World Cup-related activity alone exceeded 5 billion contracts. Through the first eight months of 2026, more than 30 billion contracts were traded, lifting cumulative volumes since launch to more than 45 billion.

The rapid volume growth is increasingly translating into meaningful revenues. HOOD generated $156 million in event contract revenues in the second quarter, up more than tenfold year over year and surpassing Robinhood’s quarterly equities revenues of $129 million and crypto revenues of $100 million. This highlights the growing importance of prediction markets to the company’s revenue mix.

The Crypto.com collaboration is expected to further aid growth by adding another execution venue alongside Kalshi, ForecastEx and Rothera. A broader network of exchanges can enhance liquidity, improve pricing and expand contract availability, potentially supporting higher customer engagement. The timing is also favorable, with the professional and college football seasons underway and the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approaching, two events that could generate significant trading activity.

Robinhood’s expanding exchange network, broader product suite and large retail base should support further growth in prediction markets. However, rising competition and regulatory uncertainty could temper the pace of expansion. While the Crypto.com deal strengthens HOOD’s liquidity and product breadth, sustained momentum will hinge on customer engagement and the evolving regulatory backdrop.

HOOD’s Competitors in the Prediction Markets BusinessRobinhood faces intensive competition from Interactive Brokers (IBKR - Free Report) and Coinbase Global (COIN - Free Report) in the prediction markets business.

Interactive Brokers has created a unified prediction-market interface spanning its ForecastEx platform, Kalshi and CME Group, with orders routed toward the best available net price. Interactive Brokers plans to add more exchanges and remains focused on economically relevant events such as elections, climate and macro indicators, while expanding weather offerings into hurricane-landfall and insurance-risk contracts.

Coinbase Global is scaling even faster. Its prediction-market contracts and revenues jumped 106% sequentially in the second quarter of 2026, pushing the business above $100 million in annualized revenues. Coinbase’s new crypto-binary experience drove roughly three times as many daily traders and four times the daily revenue versus May averages, while management plans to add combination trades.

HOOD’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimate AnalysisOver the past three months, Robinhood’s shares have jumped 35.9% compared with the industry’s growth of 11.8%.

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HOOD shares are currently trading at a premium to the industry. The company has a 12-month trailing price-to-tangible book (P/TB) of 12.19X compared with the industry average of 3.38X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Robinhood’s 2026 earnings suggests a year-over-year increase of 2%. The trend is likely to continue next year, with earnings expected to jump 34.5%. In the past week, earnings estimates for 2026 and 2027 have been revised higher to $2.09 and $2.81 per share, respectively.

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The Zacks Steel Producers industry faces headwinds from a muted demand environment. Sluggish demand in China amid weakness in the property market and softness in the residential construction and automotive markets are weighing on the industry.

Nevertheless, higher steel prices and a resilient commercial construction market augur well for the industry. Players from the space, such as ArcelorMittal S.A. (MT - Free Report) , Nucor Corporation (NUE - Free Report) , Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD - Free Report) and L.B. Foster Company (FSTR - Free Report) , are worth a look despite near-term headwinds.

About the Industry The Zacks Steel Producers industry serves a vast spectrum of end-use industries, such as automotive, construction, appliance, container, packaging, industrial machinery, mining equipment, transportation, and oil and gas, with various steel products. These products include hot-rolled and cold-rolled coils and sheets, hot-dipped and galvanized coils and sheets, reinforcing bars, billets and blooms, wire rods, strip mill plates, standard and line pipe, and mechanical tubing products. Steel is primarily produced using two methods — Blast Furnace and Electric Arc Furnace. It is regarded as the backbone of the manufacturing industry. The automotive and construction markets have historically been the largest consumers of steel. The housing and construction sector accounts for roughly half of the world’s total steel consumption.

What's Shaping the Future of the Steel Producers' Industry? Muted Demand in Certain Major Markets: Automotive is a significant market for steel producers. A slowdown in global automotive production curtailed steel consumption in this key end market last year. High interest rates, along with concerns over economic slowdown and tariffs, put pressure on the automotive market. Global automotive production remains depressed, with weakness in Europe and North America. High interest rates are affecting the automotive market. This, along with inflation and tariffs, is likely to put pressure on the automotive market in 2026. Residential construction, a key end market for steel, remains another area of weakness. The construction sector has experienced a slowdown in the United States due to high interest rates, dampening steel demand in this market. Elevated borrowing costs and inflation have weighed heavily on the residential construction industry. Manufacturing activities have also softened amid weaker demand for goods and higher borrowing costs, while recovery remains tepid. Nonetheless, order activity in the non-residential construction market remains strong, underscoring the inherent strength of this industry. Firm demand in non-residential construction is expected to continue in 2026, aided by sustained infrastructure spending.

Sluggishness in China a Concern: Steel demand in China, the world’s top consumer of the commodity, has softened due to a slowdown in the country’s economy, following a protracted property crisis and weak global demand. The real estate sector has taken a hard hit amid a decline in new home prices, property investment and housing sales. Notably, real estate accounts for roughly 40% of China's steel consumption. A slowdown in manufacturing activities has led to a contraction in demand for steel in China. The manufacturing sector has taken a beating due to weaker external demand for manufactured goods and a slowdown in infrastructure spending. China has also seen a slowdown in the construction sector. The sluggishness in these key steel-consuming sectors may hurt demand for steel over the short term.

Elevated Steel Prices Bode Well: U.S. steel prices recovered in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the lows seen in the third quarter, and the momentum continues so far this year. Overall demand weakness and abundant steel mill output dragged benchmark hot-rolled coil (“HRC”) prices below $800 per short ton in late August 2025 and continued through early September. HRC prices rebounded on major steel mills' price increases, extending lead times and tightening supply, partly due to plant outages and reduced imports driven by tariffs. The recovery, which has been more pronounced since November, has led to HRC prices surging to above $1,200 per short ton. Global steel prices have also increased due to supply constraints driven by China’s steel output reductions, as well as price hikes by steel mills amid higher raw material, energy and freight costs triggered by the Middle East conflict.

Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Downbeat Prospects The Zacks Steel Producers industry is part of the broader Zacks Basic Materials Sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #160, which places it in the bottom 35% of more than 250 Zacks industries.

The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all member stocks, indicates a bleak near-term. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.

Industry Outperforms Sector and S&P 500 The Zacks Steel Producers industry has outperformed both the Zacks S&P 500 composite and the broader Zacks Basic Materials sector over the past year.

The industry has gained 79.2% over this period compared with the S&P 500’s rise of 19.1% and the broader sector’s increase of 27.8%.

One-Year Price Performance

Industry's Current Valuation On the basis of the trailing 12-month enterprise value-to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, which is a commonly used multiple for valuing steel stocks, the industry is currently trading at 12.16X, below the S&P 500’s 20.09X and the sector’s 15.83X.

Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 13.88X, as low as 3.22X and at the median of 9.26X, as the chart below shows.

Enterprise Value/EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) Ratio

Enterprise Value/EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) Ratio

4 Steel Producer Stocks to Watch L.B. Foster: Pennsylvania-based L.B. Foster provides innovative solutions to rail, construction and energy markets to build and maintain their critical infrastructure. L.B. Foster is gaining from a favorable product mix and strategic transformation initiatives. Its business portfolio actions and profitability initiatives are driving results. The company is seeing strong bidding activities in its Rail segment, leading to an increase in backlog. FSTR is also seeing strong demand in its Precast Concrete business. Favorable order activities are expected to drive its performance. FSTR remains committed to its capital allocation priorities while investing in organic growth and acquisition opportunities.

L.B. Foster, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has expected earnings growth of 134.8% for 2026. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 19.9%, on average.  You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Price and Consensus: FSTR

ArcelorMittal: Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal is among the leading integrated steel and mining companies globally. MT is expanding its steel-making capacity and focusing on shifting to high-added-value products. Its strategic expansion projects are expected to boost profitability and cash flows. MT is optimizing its decarbonization strategy to maintain competitiveness and profitability. The company is committed to returning shareholders’ value while maintaining a strong balance sheet. Its cost-improvement efforts are also expected to support margins.

ArcelorMittal currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The company beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in three of the trailing four quarters. In this time frame, it has delivered an average earnings surprise of roughly 10%. MT has an expected earnings growth of 16.4% for 2026.

Price and Consensus: MT

Nucor: Charlotte, NC-based Nucor makes steel and steel products with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Nucor is expected to gain from the strength in the non-residential construction market. The company remains focused on achieving greater penetration in the automotive market. Nucor should also benefit from considerable market opportunities from its strategic investments in its most significant growth projects. NUE remains committed to boosting production capacity, which should drive growth and strengthen its position as a low-cost producer. Nucor is maximizing its returns to its shareholders by leveraging its strong balance sheet and cash flows.

Currently, Nucor carries a Zacks Rank #3. It has an expected earnings growth of 132.8% for 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NUE’s 2026 earnings has moved up 3.9% in the past 60 days.

Price and Consensus: NUE

Steel Dynamics: Based in Indiana, Steel Dynamics is a leading steel producer and metals recycler in the United States. Steel Dynamics' customer-focused approach, along with market diversification and low-cost operating platforms, positions it for future growth opportunities. The company should gain from its investments in beefing up capacity and upgrading facilities. STLD is currently executing several projects that should add to its capacity and boost profitability.

STLD is ramping up operations at its state-of-the-art electric arc furnace flat-rolled steel mill in Sinton, TX. The value-added flat-rolled steel coating lines, consisting of two paint lines and two galvanizing lines, also enhance the annual value-added flat-rolled steel capacity. The company is ramping up volumes from these lines, which are expected to provide earnings benefits.

Steel Dynamics carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The company outpaced the consensus estimate in three of the trailing four quarters. In this time frame, it has delivered an average earnings surprise of roughly 3%. STLD has an expected earnings growth of 114.5% for 2026.

Price and Consensus: STLD

Intercontinental Exchange is upgraded to a buy, supported by improved valuation and bullish technicals. Q2 results showed 5% YoY revenue growth, record recurring revenues, and a 61% adjusted operating margin. ICE's $6B MarketAxess acquisition targets $100M in cost synergies and enhances fixed income capabilities.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Canada News Group News Commentary - Copper is the metal the energy transition cannot proceed without, and the market reflects it. Fortune Business Insights values the global copper market at approximately US$279.29 billion in 2026 and projects roughly US$466.67 billion by 2034, a compound annual growth rate of about 6.63%. The problem for investors is that owning copper usually means owning the cost of digging it up: capital budgets that run into the hundreds of millions, construction schedules measured in years, and a dilution cycle that grinds down early shareholders long before the first concentrate ships.

Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Salazar Resources Limited (OTCQB: SRLZF) (TSXV: SRL) (FSE: CCG), Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV), Royal Gold, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLD), and Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: TFPM).

Forecasters differ on the size without differing on the direction. Grand View Research puts the copper market at about US$260.2 billion in 2026 rising to roughly US$388.8 billion by 2033, a compound annual growth rate of around 5.9%. Both houses point at the same drivers: electrification of transport, grid modernization, renewable generation and data centre buildout, all of which consume copper in quantities that existing mines were not scoped to deliver.

The supply side is where it gets difficult. New copper mines are expensive, slow and concentrated in jurisdictions that require patience. A mid-sized project can absorb a quarter of a billion dollars of initial capital before it produces anything, and the junior company that found the deposit rarely has that money. The usual outcome is that the discoverer sells the asset, or issues so much equity to build it that the original shareholders own a fraction of what they started with.

Which is why the market has spent two decades building alternatives. Royalty and streaming companies exist precisely to separate exposure to a mine from responsibility for funding it, and they have become some of the best-performing businesses in the sector by doing so. The model is simple: put capital in early, take a defined slice of output forever, and never sign a construction contract.

There is a rarer version of the same idea, and it sits at the project level rather than the portfolio level. A carried interest means one partner holds a percentage of a project while another partner funds it through to production. The holder takes ownership economics rather than a royalty percentage, and pays nothing to get there. Very few juniors have one on an asset that is actually being built.

Salazar Resources Limited (OTCQB: SRLZF) (TSXV: SRL) (FSE: CCG) Provides Update on Construction of the Mine at the El Domo Project

Salazar holds a 25% carried interest in the Curipamba-El Domo polymetallic project in Ecuador; Silvercorp holds the remaining 75% and is the operator. Construction is fully funded, with commissioning targeted for July 2027. Cumulative capital expenditure reached US$66.2 million through June 30, 2026, including US$12.3 million in the second quarter against US$4.8 million a year earlier. On July 31, 2026 the operator received the second of four installments, US$43.9 million, under a US$175.5 million stream financing agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, taking total proceeds to approximately US$87.8 million. Proven and probable reserves of 7.13 million tonnes grading 2.55 g/t gold, 47.82 g/t silver, 1.93% copper, 0.26% lead and 2.63% zinc, supporting an after-tax net present value of US$573 million at an 8% discount rate and a 45% internal rate of return. Salazar Resources Limited (OTCQB: SRLZF) (TSXV: SRL) (FSE: CCG) reported on September 9, 2026 on construction progress at the Curipamba-El Domo polymetallic project in the Bolivar and Los Rios provinces of Ecuador. The detail that separates this from most junior mining news is the ownership structure. Salazar retains a 25% carried interest in the project. Silvercorp holds the other 75%, operates the project, and is funding the build.

The economics attaching to that interest are not speculative. The project carries proven and probable mineral reserves of 7.13 million tonnes grading 2.55 grams per tonne gold, 47.82 grams per tonne silver, 1.93% copper, 0.26% lead and 2.63% zinc, containing 137.7 thousand tonnes of copper, 584 thousand ounces of gold, 187.7 thousand tonnes of zinc, 18.4 thousand tonnes of lead and 11.0 million ounces of silver. Measured and indicated resources stand at 11.4 million tonnes with a further 3.8 million tonnes inferred.

The economic analysis supporting those reserves shows an after-tax net present value of US$573 million at an 8% discount rate, or US$705.6 million at 5%. Table 22.2 of the technical report states a 45% internal rate of return and a three-year payback. Initial capital is US$283.7 million, sustaining capital US$72.5 million, and life-of-mine operating costs US$416.3 million, or US$58.39 per tonne milled. Reserves carry an average net smelter return grade of US$312 per tonne against a US$55 per tonne cut-off, which is an unusually wide margin. Mine life is 11.5 years at a nominal 666 thousand tonnes per year, and a refined flowsheet has improved copper recoveries by 5.4% and gold recoveries by 6.2% relative to the 2021 feasibility study.

"We have been following the ongoing construction at El Domo and are very pleased with the progress being made. Senior management of Salazar has just completed a site tour and have seen firsthand how the mine is developing. We look forward to the commissioning of operations targeted for July 2027," said President and Chief Executive Officer Fredy Salazar.

What has actually been built is the more useful measure. Since construction began in January 2025 and through June 30, 2026, cumulative capital expenditure on the mine reached US$66.2 million, including US$12.3 million during the second quarter of 2026 against US$4.8 million in the same period a year earlier, a pace that has roughly tripled. Approximately 604,600 cubic metres of earthworks excavation and fill were completed in the quarter across the non-contact water channel, the processing plant foundation and the initial tailings storage facility dam. The temporary camp is finished and operational, permanent camp earthworks are advancing, and open-pit pre-stripping has commenced against a planned total of approximately 4.1 million cubic metres.

Two details are worth pulling out. The processing plant foundation is complete and the major plant and water treatment equipment has been procured and is shipping to Ecuador, which moves the schedule risk from procurement toward assembly. And the plant construction contract went to the same contractor that built the flotation mill at the Mirador copper-gold mine in Ecuador, which is a meaningful piece of in-country execution history rather than a first attempt.

Funding is not an open question either. Construction is fully funded, and on July 31, 2026 the operator received the second of four installments under a US$175.5 million stream financing agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, an amount of US$43.9 million that brought total proceeds under the agreement to approximately US$87.8 million. Alongside its carried interest, Salazar holds a wholly owned exploration portfolio in Ecuador comprising the Monja, Santiago, Pijili, El Tigre and Tarqui-Quimi projects. The NI 43-101 technical report underpinning the project figures is available on the Company's website and on SEDAR+.

There are several risks associated with the Company's plans. Salazar does not operate El Domo and does not control the construction schedule, the budget or the commissioning date; those rest with the operator, and the Company is dependent on the operator and on third-party contractors. A carried interest is not the same as a debt-free windfall, and the terms on which the carry is settled affect what ultimately reaches shareholders. The project is in Ecuador and carries regulatory, permitting, community and jurisdictional risk. Commissioning targeted for July 2027 is a target rather than a commitment, and construction projects of this scale routinely slip. Reserve and resource estimates and the economic analysis derive from a technical report prepared for the operator and for Salazar, are estimates rather than facts, and depend on metal price and cost assumptions that may not hold. Salazar itself is pre-revenue from this asset until commissioning, and its wholly owned exploration portfolio is at an early stage with no reserves defined. Copper, gold, zinc, lead and silver prices are volatile and a sustained fall would reduce the value of the interest.

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The mining industry is really coming to life since we are past Labour Day, there are many developments and happenings in the market this week including:

Franco-Nevada Corporation (NYSE: FNV) is the original expression of the idea that you can own mines without building them. The company released its 2026 Asset Handbook on May 6, disclosing 121 cash-flow producing assets, adjusted EBITDA of US$1.66 billion in 2025, no debt, and a nineteen-year unbroken record of dividend increases.

Those three facts together explain why the model attracts capital. A portfolio spread across 121 producing assets absorbs a single mine going wrong. No debt means no refinancing risk in a cyclical industry. And nineteen consecutive years of dividend growth through multiple commodity cycles is the kind of record that operating miners very rarely produce, because operating miners have to fund sustaining capital whether or not the metal price cooperates.

Royal Gold, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLD) has been scaling the same model by acquisition. The company reported record first quarter 2026 revenue of US$469.1 million, up 142.5% year over year, at an 83% adjusted EBITDA margin, reflecting the first full quarter of contributions from its acquisitions of Sandstorm Gold Royalties and Horizon Copper. It followed with record operating cash flow in the second quarter alongside share repurchases and further debt repayment.

An 83% adjusted EBITDA margin is the number to sit with. It is the arithmetic consequence of holding interests in mines without carrying their operating costs, and it is the same arithmetic that makes a carried interest valuable at the single-project level. Note also that Sandstorm no longer trades as a separate company following that acquisition, which is a reminder of how quickly the composition of this sector changes.

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: TFPM) is the younger of the three and has been growing through deployment rather than consolidation. The company reported record gold equivalent ounces and record cash flow per share with a 93% asset margin, and raised its quarterly dividend for a fifth consecutive year.

On the deployment side it signed a stream on Evolution Mining's E44 gold deposit at Northparkes in February and completed a US$440 million gold stream on the Ravenswood gold mine, increasing its 2030 outlook. Triple Flag is included here because it shows the model still funding new construction rather than merely harvesting old deals, which is the mechanism by which projects like El Domo get built without their minority owners writing cheques.

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Qualified Persons and Technical Information. The scientific and technical information in this article relating to the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates and the economic analysis for the Curipamba-El Domo project is derived from the NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Curipamba-El Domo Polymetallic Project prepared by SRK Consulting China Ltd. for Silvercorp Metals Inc., the operator and 75% holder of the project, and Salazar Resources Ltd., with an effective date of December 31, 2025 and issued May 31, 2026. Ms. Yanfang Zhao (MAIG) was responsible for the mineral resource estimate and Mr. Falong Hu (FAusIMM) was responsible for the mineral reserve estimate.  The publisher has not independently verified any scientific or technical information in this article.

Cautionary Note Regarding the Project and the Carried Interest. Salazar Resources Limited holds a 25% carried interest in the Curipamba-El Domo project and is not the operator. Silvercorp Metals Inc. holds the remaining 75% interest, operates the project and is responsible for its construction and funding. Salazar does not control the construction schedule, budget, commissioning date or operating decisions, and is dependent on the operator and on third-party contractors. Mineral resources and mineral reserves are estimates, mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability, and estimates may prove inaccurate. Net present value, internal rate of return, capital cost, operating cost, recovery, mine life and payback figures are forward-looking estimates derived from the technical report referenced above and depend on assumptions regarding metal prices, costs, recoveries, permitting and schedule that may not be realised. Commissioning targeted for July 2027 is a target and not a commitment. Construction progress, expenditure and stream financing figures are as disclosed and are stated as at the dates indicated. The project is located in Ecuador and is subject to regulatory, permitting, taxation, community and jurisdictional risks. References to Wheaton Precious Metals and Silvercorp Metals Inc. describe counterparties to the project and its financing and are not comparisons; neither company is involved in the production or distribution of this article. Readers should review the Company's disclosure record on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca in full.

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