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Markets

U.S. stocks were mixed today as hotter-than-expected producer price data tempered hopes for a large September Fed rate cut and raised concerns about tariff-driven inflation.

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  • S&P 500 [+0.03%]

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Market-Moving News

Retail

Target Faces Beauty Department Shake-Up as Ulta Partnership Winds Down

Target (NYSE: TGT) is preparing for a significant shift in its beauty strategy after confirming it will end its in-store and online partnership with Ulta Beauty in August 2026.

The collaboration, which placed more than 600 Ulta mini-shops inside Target stores, had been a key driver of store traffic and a showcase for prestige beauty brands.

For investors, the development underscores Target’s need to bolster traffic without relying on third-party partnerships.

How effectively the company can fill the beauty gap will shape its competitive standing against rivals that continue to invest heavily in trend-driven beauty and personal care.

Potential entrants to the stock will be watching for concrete steps that position Target to reclaim momentum in a category that has historically outpaced overall retail growth.

The exit comes at a time when Target’s annual sales have been stagnant for four years, and the company projects a decline this fiscal year.

Losing access to Ulta’s brand draw will require Target to reimagine its beauty category, a segment that leadership had quickly pointed to as a growth engine.

A strong beauty offering has become a traffic anchor in big-box retail, and losing Ulta increases the urgency for Target to define a new draw.

How well it executes on that pivot will determine whether the brand can restore momentum or risk ceding more market share in one of retail’s most resilient categories.

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Cloud

Oracle’s Gemini Integration Could Be a Game-Changer for Enterprise AI

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) has signed a new agreement to integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models into its cloud computing services and business applications, marking another step in its strategy to offer a wide menu of AI capabilities to enterprise clients.

The move follows a similar deal with Elon Musk’s xAI in June, underscoring Oracle’s intent to compete aggressively in the AI-enabled cloud space.

For investors, this partnership enhances Oracle’s value proposition in a sector where versatility is becoming a decisive competitive edge.

By enabling clients to generate text, video, images, and audio directly within its ecosystem, Oracle is positioning itself as a one-stop AI integration hub for corporate finance, HR, and supply chain workflows.

This initiative not only boosts stickiness with existing customers but could also lure new enterprises seeking to consolidate their AI and cloud expenditures into a single credit-based payment system.

The breadth of choice could make Oracle an attractive play for those eyeing long-term AI adoption in enterprise settings, mainly as rivals focus on proprietary-only solutions.

With AI adoption accelerating, the Gemini integration could help Oracle deepen its cloud footprint, capture incremental revenue streams, and further differentiate from hyperscale competitors.

The agreement also signals Oracle’s willingness to leverage partnerships as a force multiplier for innovation rather than relying solely on in-house development.

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Manufacturing

The Industrial Resurgence: Why Century Aluminum is a Premier Stock

A significant shift in U.S. industrial policy is creating an exceptionally favorable environment for domestic manufacturers, and few companies are better positioned to capitalize on it than Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX).

The primary catalyst for Century is a fundamental change in its pricing environment, primarily driven by increased U.S. tariffs on imported aluminum.

This policy has directly boosted domestic prices, a benefit that is reflected in the company's strong guidance for the third quarter of 2025.

In response, Century is making a significant investment of approximately $50 million to restart its Mt. Holly smelter to full production, a move that will increase total U.S. primary aluminum output by nearly 10% by mid-2026.

A solid financial foundation supports this strategic growth. The company recently refinanced its senior notes, extending debt maturity to 2032 and reducing near-term financial risk.

With a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 8.14 and a consensus "Buy" rating from analysts, the stock appears to be attractively valued relative to its strong growth trajectory.

Century Aluminum's unique position as a pure-play U.S. producer makes it a compelling investment for those seeking direct exposure to the resurgence of American industry.

The combination of policy advantages, strategic execution, and financial strength paints a very positive picture for the company's future.

Consequently, for investors seeking a direct play on the onshoring of American industry, Century Aluminum offers a compelling and well-timed investment thesis.

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Top Winners and Losers

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc [SNOA] $5.27 (+71.10%)

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals surged after launching its first U.S. over-the-counter product, a hypochlorous acid-based diaper rash cream, into 3,600 Walmart stores, Amazon, and major grocery chains.

TeraWulf Inc [WULF] $8.71 (+59.52%)

TeraWulf rocketed after signing a $3.7 billion, 10-year AI data center deal with Fluidstack, backed by Google, which will take an 8% stake in the company.

BK Technologies Inc [BKTI] $61.62 (+41.85%)

BK Technologies climbed after posting stronger-than-expected earnings, raising full-year EPS guidance, and announcing $12.9 million in new federal orders.

Bolt Projects Holdings Inc [BSLK] $8.50 (-40.64%)

Bolt Projects pulled back after yesterday’s 500%-plus surge, as traders took profits following its blockbuster quarterly update and beauty industry partnership.

Innovative Solutions and Support [ISSC] $13.51 (-31.53%)

Innovative Solutions & Support slipped despite more than doubling revenue in Q3, as gross margins were pressured by higher costs tied to transitioning F-16 production.

Ibotta Inc [IBTA] $23.62 (-30.30%)

Ibotta tumbled after missing Q2 revenue and EPS estimates and issuing weak Q3 guidance, citing delays in client ramp-up during its business transformation.

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