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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Drax shares fall as much as 12%, the steepest decline since March 2023, after the UK power producer said it’s facing a probe by the Financial Conduct Authority.
- Pernod Ricard SA shares rose after reporting sales that topped analyst expectations and forecasting a pickup in demand in the second half of its new financial year as trade restrictions eased in key markets such as China.
- Delivery Hero shares fluctuate as the food ordering firm’s earnings beat in the first half, aided by a strong performance in Asia, is tempered by a cut to its annual guidance.

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- Nvidia (NVDA) gave a tepid revenue forecast for the current period, signaling that growth is decelerating after a two-year boom in AI spending. The company forecast sales of roughly $54 billion in the fiscal third quarter, which was in line with the average Wall Street estimate, but excluded data center revenue from China. Nvidia shares fell about 2% in extended trading following the announcement, and the company also approved an additional $60 billion in stock buybacks.

- JM Smucker (SJM) shares fell after it reported that first-quarter net sales were weighed down by decreased sales of coffee, dog snacks, sweet baked goods and fruit spreads. The owner of the Folgers and Cafe Bustelo coffee brands reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.90 in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31, missing analysts’ average estimate of $1.93. Smucker boosted its outlook for the full year to a net sales gain of as much as 5%, up from as much as 4%. The company’s net coffee sales in the quarter rose 15% after it increased prices to adjust for higher costs.

- HP (HPQ) gave a profit outlook for the current quarter that may beat expectations, showing firming demand for computers and interest in new machines that can run the latest AI software. Sales of PCs rose 6% in the quarter and the company expects “mid-single digit” growth to continue in the current period, driven by demand for AI PCs and Windows 11. The company reported sales climbed 3.1% to $13.9 billion in the fiscal third-quarter, with profit, excluding some items, being 75 cents a share, exceeding analysts' average estimate of 74 cents.

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- Cracker Barrel (CBRL) said it’s getting rid of a new logo that had sparked controversy and prompted a slump in its share price. “We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel. We said we would listen, and we have,” the company said Tuesday in a statement. “Our new logo is going away and our ‘old timer’ will remain.” Wall Street applauded the move by sending shares higher.

- Abercrombie (ANF) raised its full-year sales guidance following a stronger-than-expected quarter at the teen-focused Hollister brand.Sales are now seen growing in a range of 5% to 7%, up from the apparel retailer’s previous outlook. It’s the second straight quarter the preppy apparel retailer has boosted its revenue outlook. The company also raised its profit guidance after lowering it in the previous quarter.

- Snowflake (SNOW) boosted its product revenue guidance for the full year; the guidance beat the average analyst estimate.

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- Nvidia (NVDA)’s China sales have taken on new levels of complexity, and investors will be hoping for a clearer read when the chipmaker reports earnings Wednesday afternoon. The firm’s on-again, off-again sales in the world’s largest market for semiconductors have been a source of confusion for Wall Street. Third-quarter revenue projections for the company are roughly $15 billion apart, twice the difference between the highest and lowest estimates in the second quarter and the widest in percentage terms in at least a decade, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The stock was little changed through trading today as investors await earnings results due after the closing bell.

- JM Smucker (SJM) shares fell after it reported that first-quarter net sales were weighed down by decreased sales of coffee, dog snacks, sweet baked goods and fruit spreads. The owner of the Folgers and Cafe Bustelo coffee brands reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.90 in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31, missing analysts’ average estimate of $1.93. Smucker boosted its outlook for the full year to a net sales gain of as much as 5%, up from as much as 4%. The company’s net coffee sales in the quarter rose 15% after it increased prices to adjust for higher costs.

- MongoDB (MDB) shares are soaring after the software company reported second-quarter results that came in much stronger than expected. It also raised its full-year forecast. The stock rallied as much as 32%, its biggest intraday gain since June 2023.

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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Cracker Barrel (CBRL) shares rise after the company said it is getting rid of a new logo that sparked controversy and prompted a slump in its share price.
- JM Smuckers (SJM) shares drop after the company reported that first-quarter net sales were weighed down by decreased sales of certain products.
- Abercrombie & Finch (ANF) shares rise after a better-than-expected quarterly performance. It’s namesake Abercrombie banner missed on sales, while Hollister beat.

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- Canada Goose (GOOS) shares rose after it was reported by CNBC that the company’s controlling shareholder is said to have received take-private bids valuing the company at $1.35 billion.
- American Eagle (AEO) shares jumped after the company announced a new partnership with Travis Kelce, an NFL star newly engaged to singer superstar Taylor Swift. The retailer is set to report its second quarter earnings next week
- Kohl's (KSS) shares surge after after the company offered a more optimistic full-year sales outlook, now expecting comparable sales to fall no more than 5% this year. Kohl’s latest results suggest that recent moves, are helping win back consumers, with the company's initiatives "beginning to resonate with our customers".

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- Kohl’s (KSS) shares are up 21% in premarket trading after the department-store operator boosted its operating margin forecast for the full year.
- JM Smucker (SJM) falls 3% after the peanut butter and jelly maker reported that first-quarter net sales were weighed down by decreased sales of coffee, dog snacks, sweet baked goods and fruit spreads.
- MongoDB (MDB) soars 31% after the software company reported second-quarter results that were much stronger than expected. It also raised its full-year forecast.

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- Nvidia (NVDA) is leading Magnificent Seven stock gains in premarket trading on Wednesday as Wall Street awaits the chip giant’s earnings for an update on demand for artificial intelligence chips. 

- CrowdStrike’s (CRWD) net new annual recurring revenue is expected to have dropped 4% in the second quarter, according to consensus. 

- Oppenheimer & Co cut the target on Salesforce (CRM) to $315 from $370. Maintains outperform rating.

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- JD Sports Fashion sees full-year pre-tax profit in line with analysts’ forecasts and unveils a new £100m share buyback.
- UK energy bills will rise 2% from October, pushed higher by costs that are being added on to fund support payments for vulnerable homes. The National Grid says the design of the Ofgem framework includes “valuable steps forward”.
- Hochschild Mining shares plummet as much as 20% after the gold and silver miner downgraded its production and cost guidance for this year due to challenges at the Mara Rosa mine in Brazil.

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- Eli Lilly (LLY) shares jumped after the company shared their obesity pill helped patients lose 9.6% of their body weight in a trial. It's the second trial; the first was conducted earlier this month and disappointed investors who had been expecting higher weight loss and lower rates of side effects.

- EchoStar (SATS) has agreed to sell spectrum licenses to AT&T Inc. for about $23 billion in a deal that will help the company stay out of bankruptcy and fend off regulatory concerns about its airwave use. The sale will expand AT&T’s network and add about 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum in an all-cash transaction, the Dallas-based telecommunications company said in a statement on Tuesday. The deal is expected to close by mid-2026, pending regulatory approval. Both the White House and the Federal Communications Commission were briefed about the transaction before the announcement, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions who asked to not be identified because the talks were private. America’s leadership in wireless services has a been a priority for President Donald Trump, according to a White House official, who said the president believes this deal will accelerate the use of the wireless spectrum.

- The US Justice Department’s criminal division is digging into UnitedHealth Group’s (UNH) prescription management services as well as how it reimburses its own doctors under an ongoing probe into the firm’s operations, according to people familiar with the matter. UnitedHealth shares dropped 1.5% at the New York market close, reversing earlier gains.

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