Economic Overview - U.S. stocks have experienced a rally due to impressive economic data, leading to optimism among investors regarding potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts [1][8] - Expectations for a rate cut in September increased after inflation data showed a slower-than-expected rise [2][8] Inflation Data - The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% month-over-month in July, lower than the consensus estimate of 0.3% [4] - Year-over-year, CPI increased by 2.7% in July, also below the expected 2.8% [5] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% in July, aligning with expectations, while year-over-year core CPI increased by 3.1%, slightly above the 3% forecast [5][6] Consumer Discretionary Stocks - Investing in consumer discretionary stocks is recommended due to the favorable economic outlook and anticipated rate cuts [2][11] - Notable consumer discretionary stocks include: - **The Walt Disney Company (DIS)**: Expected earnings growth rate of 17.7% for the current year, with revenues of $91.4 billion in fiscal 2024 [9][10] - **Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)**: Expected earnings growth rate of 40.9% for the current year [12][13] - **Hasbro, Inc. (HAS)**: Expected earnings growth rate of 19.5% for the current year [14] - **Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)**: Expected earnings growth rate of 31.4% for the current year [15][16] - **Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)**: Expected earnings growth rate of 19.8% for the current year [17]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2025) -  CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp. (TSXV: CTV) (OTCQB: CTVFF) (FSE: C9R)  ("CleanTech" or the "Company") announces that it proposes to reprice (the "Option Repricing") an aggregate of 9,090,000 incentive stock options of the Company (the "Options").The Company intends to adjust the exercise price of 3,050,000 Options from $0.20 to $0.06, 4,030,000 Options from $0.18 to $0.06, 880,000 Options from $0.135 to $0.06, 100,000 Options from $0.16 to ...

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ("KinderCare" or "the Company") (NYSE: KLC) for violations of the federal securities laws.Investors who purchased the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's Offering Documents issued in connection with its initial public offering ("IPO") conducted in October 2024, are encouraged to c ...

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE: FET ) is a provider of equipment for offshore and onshore drilling, well completion, and production. It serves oil companies and large oilfield service providers. Their main strategy is to target high-margin niches with limited competition, andMy name is Myriam Hernandez Alvarez. I received the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering degree from the Escuela Politecnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA, ...

  Kelowna, British Columbia –  TheNewswire - August 14, 2025 – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (Nasdaq: LEXX, LEXXW) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is pleased to announce that its Contract Research Organization (“CRO”) has completed the important study milestone known as last patent last visit (“LPLV”) in Lexaria’s Phase 1b glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) study in Australia, GLP-1-H24-4 (the “Study”). “We are delighted that this important milestone has been achieved ...

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Brinker International TodayEATBrinker International$154.78 -0.10 (-0.06%) 52-Week Range$58.85▼$192.21P/E Ratio21.75Price Target$156.41Add to WatchlistBrinker International Inc. NYSE: EAT stock is surging over 2.5% on strong volume after the company’s strong second-quarter earnings report. The company reported strong, 21.3% same-store sales growth for its Chili’s and Maggiano’s chains. Overall revenue came in at $1.46 billion, a 20% year-over-year (YOY) increase. The news was even better on the bottom line ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideal Power Inc. (Nasdaq: IPWR) ("Ideal Power," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our"), developer and innovative provider of the highly efficient and broadly patented B-TRAN® bidirectional semiconductor power switch, reports results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025."Our first design win customer is nearing completion of their B-TRAN®-enabled solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) prototype testing. Following their initial product rollout later this year, we an ...

 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Spectrum " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: SPPI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Shareholders who purchased shares of SPPI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. App ...

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against SelectQuote, Inc. ("SelectQuote" or "the Company") (NYSE: SLQT) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Investors who purchased the Company's securities between September 9, 2020 and May 1, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), a ...