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Shares of Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) lost 5.10% over the past month after gaining 1.09% the month prior. That puts the legacy soft drink maker's year-to-date (YTD) gain at 5.87%. But since it's YTD high on April 22. Since then, KO is down 11.41%. The Dividend King is still having a strong year, and globally, Coca-Cola continues to expand its footprint. Last spring, the company announced it will be investing more than $1.4 billion in Argentina to boost production, improve logistics

Shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) lost 3.41% over the past month after plummeting 11.12% the month prior. That brings the payment processor's year-to-date loss to 21.65%. However, the stock is up 17.59% since its 52-week low on April 8. When PayPal reported Q2 earnings on July 29, it beat on both top and bottom lines. EPS was $1.40 versus an expected $1.30, and revenue was $8.29 billion versus an expected $8.08 billion.

Shares of Dutch Bros lost 10.37% over the past month, continuing a slide that's seen the coffee retailer's stock fall by 31.33% since its year-to-date high Feb. 18. Still, over the past year, BROS is up 69.67%. When it reported second-quarter results, Dutch Bros announced EPS of 26 cents, beating estimates of 18 cents, and quarterly revenue of $415.81 million, beating analysts' expectations of $403.24 million. BROS' earnings are expected to grow by 38.60% in 2026, from 57 cents to 79 cents per share.

Longer term, of course, the Fed noted it's only planning to cut interest rates once each in each of the next two years, and only by 0.25% each time. For investors, that's a less propitious prospect, but still better than the Fed saying it doesn't expect to cut interest rates after this year - or worse, thinks it might start raising again.

It has been a rough month for Cracker Barrel - but its most loyal fans appear to be sticking it out for now. Cracker Barrel reported its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, missing analyst expectations on earnings and beating on revenue. The mixed results saw shares tumble nearly 10% in after-hours trading, another knock to the chain, which has faced a barrage of criticism over its halted rebrand effort in recent weeks.

Macy's is coming up for air, topping earnings estimates and delivering the best comparable sales jump in 12 consecutive quarters. With $4.8 billion in net sales, the retail company exceeded the company's guidance, raising its full-year financial guidance after cutting it earlier this year, the company announced in its second quarter earnings report. In addition to is namesake brand, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury, both owned by Macy's, also saw comparable sales growth for a 4th and 18th consecutive quarter respectively.

The market dropped almost 20% in April. It is now 34% above its 52-week high. There is no single reason to think it will stop rising, except that it is already rising. The market is expensive, based on S&P ratio yardsticks. However, strong earnings, particularly in the big tech sector, can offset this. Big tech rules the market value. Big tech earnings were super.

One very positive item for investors when earnings season rolls around every quarter is that the big money center and investment banks are always among the first to report. This year was no different, as all the major financials were released early and, for the most part, all delivered outstanding numbers. As with all sectors, the tariffs are weighing on sentiment and affecting companies' ability to provide forward guidance that they feel comfortable with.

Modest gains on Wall Street lifted the stock market to an all-time high Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated earnings update from computer chip giant Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, good enough to nudge the benchmark index past the record high it set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq composite closed 0.2% higher. Technology companies led the way higher, outweighing declines in communication services and other sectors.

FOA reported an $80 million profit in the second quarter flat compared to the first quarter but a sharp turnaround from the $5 million loss in the same period last year. CEO Graham Fleming attributed the performance to consistent execution, rising profitability, and the growing relevance of home equity solutions for retirement. FOA's origination volume topped the high end of its quarterly guidance, reaching $602 million from April through June a 7% increase from the prior quarter and 35% higher year over year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. ( NYSE: CMG) launched several major promotional events in the past month, including National Avocado Day, the return of the popular Chipotle IQ trivia game, and a partnership with musician Alex Warren. Second-quarter results included revenue growth but traffic and comparable sales declines. Since that quarterly report, the stock has retreated 17.6%. The share price fell to a 52-week low of $41.18 this month and has recovered 4.3% since then. It is also 28.3% lower since the beginning of the year, underperforming the S&P 500 in that time. Analysts remain optimistic, though. On average, they recommend buying shares and have a consensus price target that suggests more than 34% upside in the next year.

Fabrinet shares have rallied 88% since April 21st due to positive news, largely driven by increased capital spending from hyperscalers on AI data center projects.

"Frankly, it is difficult to project the true potential of this new entity, but we know it is big." This reflects the widespread confusion surrounding the AOL Time Warner merger.

Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, and Naomi Osaka were recognized among the highest-paid players in 2024, reflecting the enormous financial rewards of professional tennis.