The Magnificent 7 stocks haven't been moving as a pack this year. One stock has broken away decisively, while another has been left behind — and that gap is creating a striking contrast inside the Big Tech space. Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is dominating the leaderboard. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) , meanwhile, is doing something very un-Amazon-like: lagging quietly.Track GOOG stock here.Alphabet's 62% Run Redefines Mag 7 LeadershipAlphabet's stock is up 62.26% year-to-date, by far the strong ...

Core Points - Kraft Heinz Co. announced that Steve Cahillane, former CEO of Kellanova, will become the new CEO effective January 1, succeeding Carlos Abrams-Rivera, who will remain as an advisor until March to ensure a smooth transition [1][4][9] - The company plans to split into two independent publicly traded entities, with Cahillane leading the Global Taste Elevation business, which will manage brands such as Heinz, Philadelphia, and Kraft Mac & Cheese [2][5] - The separation is projected to occur in the second half of 2026, aiming to create more focused organizations that can enhance brand management and profitability [4][5] Leadership Transition - Steve Cahillane's appointment is seen as a strategic move to leverage his experience, having successfully led Kellogg through a similar separation and brand expansion [9][10] - Carlos Abrams-Rivera will assist in the transition, ensuring continuity in leadership during this critical period [1] Business Strategy - The split will result in two distinct companies: Global Taste Elevation and North American Grocery, the latter overseeing brands like Oscar Mayer and Kraft Singles [5] - The goal of the separation is to reduce complexity and enhance the ability of each entity to compete effectively in the market [4][7]

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Inspire Medical To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their OptionsIf you purchased or acquired securities in Inspire Medical between August 6, 2024 and August 4, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information]New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - D ...

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best blue-chip stocks to invest in.Dividend stocks have fallen behind the broader market this year as investors have piled into tech and AI names. Still, that doesn’t take away from their long-term value. Kirsten Cabacungan, an investment strategist in the Chief Investment Office at Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank, points out that total return is about more than just share price moves. Dividend income matters too.She noted that dividend-paying sto ...

The rotation out of technology is here.Technology stocks, particularly those connected to AI in some shape or form, are the ones that have carried the market in 2025 and even the years before that. However, things AI related are hitting a rough patch as investors are taking profits and rebalancing their portfolios as we enter the last portion of the year.In today's video I am going to discuss my thoughts on the current pullback in the stock market and the direction for the S&P 500 (SPY 0.53%) heading to the ...

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Bitdeer To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their OptionsIf you purchased or acquired securities in Bitdeer between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information]New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 202 ...

Key Takeaways The chemical industry faced weak demand in construction, autos and electronics amid inflation and tariffs.Soft demand in China and Europe, plus trade tariffs, continued to pressure chemical volumes in 2025.Chemical makers are cutting costs and improving efficiency to protect margins heading into 2026.The chemical industry has grappled with a demand slowdown in certain major markets, including consumer durables and building & construction, cautious spending by customers and pockets of inventory ...

Key Takeaways KO is shifting to a brand-led franchise system, refranchising bottling operations globally.KO's Q3 2025 operating margin rose 115 bps, currency-neutral margin up 270 bps.Strategic franchise partners and efficiency initiatives are driving system-wide growth and profitability.The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has been aggressively refranchising bottling operations globally, moving from owning many bottlers to focusing on a brand-led, franchise system. The company continues to witness a margin growth tr ...

Key Takeaways Walmart gains share across categories with AI, automation and high-margin profit streams.Costco grows sales and EPS with global expansion and a strong membership-driven business model.Lowe's drives growth via Pro services, digital upgrades, and strategic acquisitions like FBM and ADG.Heading into 2026, expectations of more stable economic growth and improving financial conditions are shaping investor strategy. Within this environment, blue-chip retail stocks such as Walmart Inc. (WMT) , Costco ...

Key Takeaways Arista sees strong traction across its data-driven platforms as AI networking demand accelerates.Collaborations with NVIDIA and an open ecosystem strategy support Arista's broader AI data center push. Arista reaffirms 2025 AI revenue target amid rising AI workloads and interest from cloud and AI titans.Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) is witnessing solid market traction across its comprehensive data-driven network platforms. The company’s innovation strategy is focused on improving compute capabil ...