Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell in "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey."Sony Pictures Entertainment/Columbia PicturesA Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, is new in theaters this weekend. How soon will the romantic drama be coming to streaming?Directed by Kogonada and written by Seth Reiss, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey opens Friday in theaters nationwide. The official summary for the film reads, “Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some door ...

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 - An illustration photo shows Workday logo in a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on September 17, 2025. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesWorkday (NASDAQ: WDAY), the cloud-based software provider, is still down roughly 9% in 2025 — even after a significant 7% jump on Wednesday, September 17. This increase followed positive developments that reignited investor confidence, although the stoc ...

CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 14: In this photo illustration, a smartphone shows the logo of Cintas Corp. (NASDAQ: CTAS), a U.S. company providing corporate uniforms, facility services, safety supplies and related business solutions, with the company's latest stock market chart seen in the background on September 14, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesCintas (NASDAQ: CTAS) stock, which provides corporate identity uniforms through rental and sales programs, is ...

Banks are increasingly weary of stablecoins in a post Genius Act market. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Getty ImagesU.S. banks are intensifying efforts to ensure stablecoin issuers cannot earn yield, warning lawmakers that allowing rewards would drain deposits and destabilize lending. But stablecoin advocates argue the campaign is less about protecting financial stability and more about protecting a $187 billion annual profit engine that banks derive from payment processing fees.The fight, now u ...

POLAND - 2024/12/08: In this photo illustration, the Vale company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesVale (NYSE:VALE), the Brazilian mining powerhouse and one of the largest iron ore producers globally, has faced challenges in gaining traction in 2025, even with favorable long-term commodity fundamentals. Shares have remained relatively stable, affected by investor hesitance regardi ...

Core Viewpoint - LoanDepot's stock has more than doubled recently due to positive assessments of its mortgage servicing portfolio, which provides stable income despite fluctuations in loan origination volumes [3]. Company Performance - LoanDepot's stock price increased from below $2 to approximately $4.50 per share in a few weeks, driven by Citron Research's favorable evaluation [3]. - The company has seen a 30% increase in loan origination volume in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, alongside revenue growth, indicating improved operational execution [5]. - Despite recent revenue growth of 20.5% over the past twelve months and 22.4% year-over-year in the latest quarter, LoanDepot has not recorded an annual profit since 2021, with a negative P/E ratio of -13.6 and a P/FCF of -2.0 [6]. Market Conditions - Anticipations of decreased interest rates due to a weak August jobs report have led to increased optimism among investors regarding mortgage lenders [5]. - The affordability crisis in the U.S. and slower household formation may limit growth potential, although political focus on housing affordability could enhance mortgage demand [7]. Investment Outlook - LoanDepot presents a high-risk, high-reward investment scenario, with short-term catalysts and servicing stability on one side, and ongoing profitability challenges on the other [7].

Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty ImagesAFP via Getty ImagesAt the recent Fast Company Innovation Festival 2025, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn told the audience something unusual these days for a tech chief. He stated that artificial intelligence was enabling his employees to perform their jobs more effectively. Imagine that.Instead of using AI for the sugar high of increasing EBITDA metrics, von Ahn said what more leaders ought to be considering: AI should be regarded as a complementary tool that empow ...

CANADA - 2025/02/24: In this photo illustration, the Five9 logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesI first put Five9 Inc. (FIVN) in the Danger Zone and named it a Zombie Stock in December 2022. Most recently, I reiterated my bearish opinion on the stock in August 2024, but I removed it from my Zombie Stocks List.Note that the short strategy based on my Zombie Stock List has outperform ...

Blue-chip credit card stock Visa (V) has been stuck between the $340 and $355 level since August, after facing rejection at the $360 level twice in July. This rangebound price action follows the security’s June 11, all-time high of $375.51, which contributed to its 18.4% year-over-year lead. Despite the short-term consolidation, the shares are now flashing a historically bullish long-term signal that may help V break out of this range.Digging deeper, Visa stock is trading within striking distance of its 12- ...

Core Insights - Cracker Barrel's recent rebranding effort has faced significant backlash, leading to a reversal of the new logo and remodeling plans shortly after their announcement [4][5][8] - Despite reporting a 5.4% increase in comparable store restaurant sales and a 4.4% revenue gain in Q4 2025, these results were achieved before the rebranding announcement [3][4] - The company is now experiencing a decline in foot traffic, with an expected drop of 4% to 7% year-end, and is guiding total revenue between $3.35 billion and $3.45 billion [5][6] Financial Performance - Cracker Barrel ended the fiscal year with a revenue of $3.5 billion, hitting the high end of guidance, and an adjusted EBITDA of $224.3 million, up 9% [3] - Following the rebranding announcement, the company's stock price fell nearly 18%, closing at $49.55 before the earnings release, with an additional 9% drop in after-hours trading [7] Customer Engagement and Loyalty - The company has gained 400,000 new loyalty members since early August, with 300,000 joining after the rebranding controversy [6] - Loyalty members now account for approximately 35% of sales, indicating a strong customer base despite recent challenges [6] Strategic Missteps - The rebranding was based on extensive research, but the management failed to understand customer sentiment, leading to a strong negative response [8][10] - The company is launching a "Front Porch Feedback" program to gather customer input, but skepticism remains regarding the effectiveness of this initiative [9] Market Trends and Consumer Behavior - Research indicates that consumers are seeking stability and trust from brands, which Cracker Barrel misinterpreted in its rebranding strategy [11][12] - Gen Z customers value a balance between innovation and comfort, suggesting that Cracker Barrel should lean into its nostalgic appeal rather than overhaul its brand [13][14] Recovery Outlook - Experts believe Cracker Barrel has the potential to recover its reputation and enhance perceptions of food quality and value [16] - However, doubts exist regarding the leadership's ability to anticipate and address future challenges effectively [17][18]