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Markets
Wall Street closed lower on Friday as an Nvidia-led slump in tech weighed on the market, offsetting in-line inflation data that kept rate-cut hopes alive.
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S&P 500 [-0.64%]
Nasdaq [-1.15%]
Russell 2K [-0.65%]
Market-Moving News
Consumer
PepsiCo Invests $585M to Lock In Celsius, Strengthens Multi-Brand Energy Portfolio
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has increased its ownership in Celsius Holdings through a $585 million preferred stock purchase, lifting its stake to roughly 11% after conversion.
The deal also extends PepsiCo’s role as distributor for Celsius, Alani Nu, and Rockstar Energy across the U.S. and Canada, giving the company a stronger foothold in the fast-growing energy drink segment.
For current shareholders, the move underscores PepsiCo’s strategy of shifting its focus toward categories with higher growth potential than traditional sodas.
Energy drinks generate more substantial margins, and controlling distribution ensures that PepsiCo captures value both from product sales and supply chain scale.
The investment builds on PepsiCo’s earlier 2022 entry into Celsius, reinforcing confidence in the brand’s trajectory as consumer demand for functional, low-calorie beverages continues to accelerate.
For those considering an entry into PEP, the significance lies in how the company is reshaping its beverage mix.
By layering Celsius alongside Rockstar and new lifestyle acquisitions like Poppi, PepsiCo is positioning itself as a multi-brand leader in health-conscious refreshment.
This diversification provides resilience at a time when consumer preferences are rapidly shifting away from legacy carbonated offerings.
The expanded Celsius stake demonstrates PepsiCo’s ability to invest capital in categories aligned with long-term consumption trends, supporting both its growth ambitions and its reputation as a reliable dividend-paying company.
Asset Management
BlackRock Deepens European Telecom Exposure With 5% Stake in Telecom Italia
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has increased its position in Telecom Italia to 5.1%, according to a regulatory filing dated August 26.
The move lifts the world’s largest asset manager above the disclosure threshold in Italy, underscoring its willingness to expand exposure to capital-intensive European infrastructure at a time when the sector faces mounting financial and operational challenges.
For existing shareholders, the significance lies not in the size of the investment relative to BlackRock’s $10 trillion AUM, but in the signal it sends about allocation priorities.
By crossing the 5% threshold, BlackRock gains additional visibility in corporate governance decisions at Telecom Italia, an operator navigating debt restructuring and broader competition in the European telecom space.
That influence could support value creation in distressed or undervalued assets where institutional stability matters.
Those evaluating an entry into BLK should view this as another example of the firm’s long-term strategy to position itself across infrastructure and essential service providers.
While not a material driver of near-term earnings, incremental positions in companies like Telecom Italia reinforce BlackRock’s reputation as a steady hand in complex markets, creating downstream opportunities for its fund clients and recurring fee income.
The disclosure reflects BlackRock’s ability to selectively expand its European footprint, strengthening its narrative as a global allocator in sectors where resilience and capital scale are decisive.
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Signals
Two Overbought Stocks That Show Why It Pays to Take Profits Early
The market has rewarded plenty of names in 2025, but not every rally is built to last.
Strong earnings have fueled massive runs in stocks that were once overlooked, and in some cases, the price action has outpaced the fundamentals.
Two names stand out right now. Reddit and Altria are both flashing technical signals that suggest a pullback could be ahead.
Reddit (NYSE: RDDT)
Reddit has been one of 2025’s most dramatic winners, soaring from $50 at its IPO to more than $220 today. Strong Q2 numbers, including 78% revenue growth, gave bulls more fuel.
But the stock’s 121% three-month surge looks stretched. RSI and MACD are now pointing to weakening momentum. A move back toward support levels would be a healthy reset.
Altria (NYSE: MO)
Altria’s 30% year-to-date rally is rare for a consumer-staples giant. Dividend seekers may appreciate the 6% yield, but the stock now trades significantly above its usual range.
RSI readings above 80 have historically preceded 10% pullbacks. For those chasing upside, the risk is that momentum cools faster than expected.
Reddit and Altria are wildly different businesses, but the signals are the same: both look overbought.
Momentum players risk chasing at the top, while long-term holders may want to bank some profits and wait for prices to reset at more reasonable levels.
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Professional Diversity Network [IPDN] $6.69 (+246.63%)
Professional Diversity Network surged after announcing a strategic Web3 investment banking joint venture focusing on real-world assets (RWAs) and unveiling a redesigned job platform showing major user growth.
Nukkleus Inc [NUKK] $4.87 (+31.98%)
Nukkleus climbed after launching a strategic Aerospace and Defense joint venture focused on aviation infrastructure in the Baltics and Israel, tied to NATO-aligned operations.
NeoGenomics Inc [NEO] $8.78 (+21.78%)
NeoGenomics jumped after a court invalidated Natera’s patent claims, clearing legal hurdles for its cancer detection assay and boosting commercialization prospects.
Marvell Technology Inc [MRVL] $62.87 (-18.60%)
Marvell tumbled after issuing soft Q3 guidance that missed analyst expectations, overshadowing its solid earnings and AI-fueled growth.
Offerpad Solutions Inc [OPAD] $5.14 (-17.42%)
Offerpad dropped after announcing a $100 million stock sale, sparking dilution concerns following a meme-driven rally.
Sharps Technology Inc [STSS] $13.55 (-15.47%)
Sharps pulled back after Solana, the token it heavily accumulated, slid nearly 4%, weighing on sentiment toward Sharps’ $400M digital asset pivot.
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Everything Else
Wall Street slipped as sharp declines in Dell and Nvidia weighed heavily on tech stocks.
GSK has secured FDA orphan drug status for its experimental kidney disease treatment, a move that could speed development and provide market exclusivity.
The U.S. has ended its tariff exemption for low-value packages, pushing up costs for both shippers and consumers.
TryHard Holdings has completed a $7 million IPO on the Nasdaq, marking its entry into the public markets.
Several global postal services have halted certain U.S. shipments following the end of the de minimis exemption.
BYD reported its first quarterly profit drop in three and a half years, hit by intensifying price wars.
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