While Coca-Cola offers durable earnings, a wide moat, and consistent dividends, its current valuation is difficult to justify given the steep decline in free cash flow.
The most-chosen retail brand has worked its way through one stock dividend and 10 forward splits, and turned a $40 initial investment into more than $639,000!
Trump's comments about a possible switch to cane sugar for Coca-Cola could have major implications for commodity markets and ETF investors, causing turmoil and possible job losses.
Shares of regional banking company Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) fell 3.6% in the morning session after the company reported second-quarter 2025 earnings that, while strong, may have underwhelmed investors with high expectations.
Shares of data visualization and business intelligence company Domo (NASDAQ:DOMO)
jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after investment firm Stephens & Co. initiated coverage on the stock with an "Overweight" rating and a $19 price target.
Shares of regional banking company Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported strong second-quarter 2025 financial results that showed significant growth in earnings and a key profitability metric.
Shares of fertility benefits company Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY)
fell 3.9% in the afternoon session after a regulatory filing revealed a significant institutional investor had sharply reduced its stake in the company.
Shares of beverage company Zevia (NYSE:ZVIA)
jumped 5.7% in the afternoon session after the release of stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales data, which pointed to resilient consumer spending and lifted consumer-focused stocks. The broader market rallied after a Commerce Department report showed U.S. retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in June, signaling robust consumer health despite inflation and tariff concerns. For a consumer-focused company like Zevia, which sells zero-calorie sodas and energy drinks, signs of a strong consumer are particularly encouraging as it suggests shoppers have more capacity for discretionary purchases.
Shares of footwear and accessories discount retailer Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI)
jumped 3.9% in the morning session after a stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales report for June boosted investor confidence. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales increased by 0.6% last month, significantly beating economists' forecasts. This news suggests that consumer spending, a crucial pillar of the U.S. economy, remains resilient despite broader economic concerns. For a retailer like Designer Brands, the details of the report were particularly encouraging.
Shares of heating and cooling solutions company AAON (NASDAQ:AAON)
jumped 5.5% in the afternoon session after the second quarter (2025) earnings season got off to a strong start.
Shares of freight transportation company Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP)
fell 3.2% in the pre-market session after reports revealed the company was considering a major acquisition of an East Coast railroad.
Shares of aerospace and defense company BWX (NYSE:BWXT)
jumped 3.7% in the pre-market session after the company announced a U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts valued at approximately $2.6 billion.
Shares of aviation and defense services provider AAR CORP (NYSE:AIR)
jumped 10.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported record sales and profitability for its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025. The aviation services provider announced fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.16 per share, a 32% increase from the prior year, handily beating analyst expectations. Revenue for the quarter also impressed, rising 15% to $755 million. The strong performance was driven by robust demand in both its commercial and government businesses, particularly in its Parts Supply segment. The company highlighted its successful integration of a recent acquisition and the divestiture of its landing gear business as key strategic moves that are now delivering higher growth and margins. Following the strong report, RBC Capital raised its price target on the stock to $85 from $75, maintaining an "Outperform" rating.
PepsiCo raised its 2025 profit forecast on the back of strong demand in international markets and a rebound in demand for snacks in the North American region.
