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Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+, and TMTG News. It operates through the Media and Truth.Fi segments. The Media segment includes products and services such as advertisement through the Truth Social platform. The Truth.Fi segment relates to customized exchange-traded funds or exchange-traded products invested in America First principles, and bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies or crypto-related securities. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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AbCellera Biologics, Inc. engages in the development of therapeutic antibodies. It offers antibody discovery platform that searches, decodes and analyzes natural immune systems to find antibodies that can be developed to prevent and treat disease. The company was founded by Carl Lars G. Hensen, Kathleen Lisaingo, Kevin Heyries, Véronique Lecault and Daniel Da Costa on November 8, 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Marvell Technology, Inc. engages in the design, development, and sale of integrated circuits. Its products include data processing units, security solutions, automotive, coherent DSP, DCI optical modules, ethernet controllers, ethernet PHYs, ethernet switches, linear driver, PAM DSP, transimpedance amplifiers, fibre channel, HDD, SSD controller, storage accelerators, ASIC, and Marvell government solutions. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Singapore, Israel, India, China, and Others. The company was founded by Wei Li Dai and Pantas Sutardja in 1995 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Palantir Technologies, Inc. engages in the business of building and deploying software platforms that serve as the central operating systems for its customers. It operates through the Commercial and Government segments. The Commercial segment focuses on customers working in non-government industries. The Government segment is involved in providing services to customers that are the United States government and non-United States government agencies. Its platforms are widely used in areas such as defense, intelligence, healthcare, energy, and financial services, supporting data integration, large-scale analytics, and operational decision-making. The company was founded by Alexander Ceadmon Karp, Peter Andreas Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joseph Lonsdale, and Nathan Dale Gettings in 2003 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

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TG Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Its product pipeline includes TG-1501, TG-1701, Ublituximab, and Umbralisib. The company was founded by Michael Sean Weiss and Laurence H. Shaw on May 18, 1993 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

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• Reported GAAP EPS of $2.77 up 43.52% YoY
• Reported revenue of $1.48B up 9.37% YoY
• Brinker International updated Fiscal 2027 guidance to total revenues of $6.23-$6.33B and net income per diluted share, excluding special items, of $13.30-$13.90, including a 53rd operating week.

Brinker International reported Maggianos sales decreased with lower traffic, interest expense of $24.6M including a debt-extinguishment loss, and competitor use of the same strategies or discounting as a risk.

Brinker International cited Chilis 22nd consecutive same-store sales growth quarter and 3 year cumulative comp of +52%, the Big Crispy launch, and Chilis restaurant operating margin of 18.7% versus 17.3%.

Brinker International, Inc. engages in owning, developing, and franchising Chili's Grill and Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant brands. It operates through the following segments: Chili's and Maggiano's. The Chili's segment includes the results of company-owned Chili's restaurants in the U.S. and Canada as well as the results from its domestic and international franchise business. The Maggiano's segment refers to the results of company owned Maggiano's restaurants. The company was founded by Larry Lavine on March 13, 1975 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 0.73% as investors favored defensive names for a third straight week.</li><li>Hasbro raised its 2026 outlook and doubled its buyback target after Magic: The Gathering topped $600 million in quarterly revenue for the first time.</li><li>LKQ named a new CEO and withdrew guidance, while Six Flags faced a wave of price-target cuts after a fatal ride incident.</li></ul><p>U.S. consumer stocks edged higher last week even as the broader market slipped, with investors favoring defensive names. Hasbro Inc. (HAS), Kohls Corp. (KSS) and Boston Beer Co. (SAM) were the standouts. LKQ Corp. (LKQ), Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) and Brinker International (EAT) were among the laggards.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLP">Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLP) climbed 0.73%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/XLY">Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund</a> (XLY) gained 0.57%.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Consumer Sector ETFs Outpace A Weaker Market</h2><p>During the week of Oct. 19 to Oct. 23, XLP rose for a third straight week, suggesting investors continued to lean on defensive consumer staples as sentiment cooled.&nbsp;</p><p>By comparison, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</a> (SPY) fell 0.43% to its second straight weekly loss. The tech-heavy&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) dropped 0.76%, marking its second straight weekly decline. Technology shares sold off late in the week on renewed concerns about AI capital expenditures.&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20261026_011559461_bf43f1e112.png" alt="koyfin_20261026_011559461.png" width="2400" height="1240"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Hasbro’s Magic Streak Lifts The Toy Maker</h2><p>Hasbro was among the week’s top performers after its third-quarter report on Oct. 20.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HAS">Hasbro stock</a> posted its best week in six years, up 18% and extending its year-to-date rally to 43%.</p><p>Hasbro’s revenue rose 15% to $1.6 billion, beating analysts’ estimate of $1.48 billion and marking its fourth straight quarter of double-digit growth. Magic: The Gathering sales topped $600 million for the first time, rising 34%, helped by new releases.&nbsp;</p><p>The toy maker raised its 2026 revenue growth forecast to 7%–9% from 5%–7% and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.58 billion–$1.63 billion. The company also doubled its share buyback target to $400 million. Following the earnings, Bank of America raised its price target to $118 from $110, while Roth Capital increased its target to $125 from $105. Both firms kept their ‘Buy’ ratings, citing growing player numbers and higher production capacity.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Kohl’s Gets An Upgrade Ahead Of The Holidays</h2><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KSS">Kohl’s stock</a> rose 13% in the week as Gordon Haskett upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold’ with a $27 price target. The analyst said the department store’s turnaround is still in its early stages and that traffic remains choppy. However, the two-year trend has steadily improved, from down high-single digits earlier this year to down mid-single digits since June.</p><p>The retailer is also pitching a value-focused holiday plan for what is expected to be one of the most price-sensitive seasons in years. Kohl’s is offering clear $5 to $20 pricing tiers, stocking stuffers starting at $4.99, and in-store “toy towers” with gifts under $10.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">Boston Beer Rallies Despite Weak Sales</h2><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SAM">Boston Beer stock</a> also finished among the week’s leaders, rallying over 11%, even as results showed an industry still under pressure. Shares jumped over 7% on Oct.22 amid a broader rally in alcohol stocks, before the company reported Q3 earnings. Constellation Brands (STZ) gained 5.3%, Anheuser-Busch (BUD) rose 3.9%, and Brown-Forman (BFB) climbed 7.1%.&nbsp;</p><p>Boston’s Q3 adjusted earnings of $4.37 per share beat estimates of about $4.21, but revenue fell 3.2% to $520.1 million, below the $522.9 million analysts expected, as per Fiscal.ai. Depletions dropped 5%, and shipments fell 4.9%, with weakness in Twisted Tea, Truly and Samuel Adams outweighing growth in Sun Cruiser and Angry Orchard. Gross margin expanded 90 basis points to 51.7%. UBS lifted its price target to $204 from $190 and kept a Neutral rating.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2">LKQ, Six Flags And Brinker Lead Declines</h2><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/LKQ">LKQ stock</a> logged its worst week in six years after it withdrew full-year 2026 guidance and retained Alvarez &amp; Marsal to advise on its struggling European business. Preliminary Q3 revenue of $3.32 billion fell from $3.50 billion a year earlier, and adjusted EPS of $0.47 to $0.53 compares with $0.84 last year. Europe parts and services organic revenue fell 9.8%. LKQ will report full results on Oct. 29.</p><p>The company also announced that Salvatore Abbate will become president and CEO effective Dec. 15, succeeding Justin Jude.</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FUN">Six Flags Entertainment</a> stock fell 16% over the week after a string of price-target cuts, following a rider's death after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The company shut the ride and eight similar attractions at other parks.</p><p>Citizens slashed its price target to $14 from $24 but kept an ‘Outperform’ rating, saying new leadership could help the company recover by spring 2027. Mizuho cut its price target to $5 from $10 and kept an ‘Underperform’ rating, citing weak cash flow and heavy borrowing and suggesting a 29% downside. Six Flags will report Q3 results on Nov. 5.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EAT">Brinker International stock</a> also tumbled 10% during the week. Citi lowered its price target to $270 from $282 and kept a ‘Buy’ rating ahead of fiscal Q1 earnings on Oct. 28. The firm sees modest upside to same-store sales and earnings estimates but believes sales moderated at the start of the second quarter.</p><p>Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/lmt-stock-rises-overnight-analysts-back-lockheed-martin-on-record-backlog-l-35-boost/cZUd8DxRByR">LMT Stock Rises Overnight: Analysts Back Lockheed Martin On Record Backlog, L-35 Boost</a></p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p>

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Fiscal Period	Estimated	Reported	Surprise	Result
Q2 '27	$3.37	--	--	N/A
Q1 '27	$2.45	$2.77	12.91%	BEAT
Q4 '26	$3.10	$3.07	-0.95%	MISSED
Q3 '26	$2.86	$2.90	1.30%	BEAT
Q2 '26	$2.62	$2.87	9.44%	BEAT

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