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Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which focuses on the development of transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (“DMD”), a rare form of muscular dystrophy which results in muscle degeneration and premature death, and other diseases with unmet medical needs. Its product candidate consists of CAP-1002, Engineered Exosomes, CAP-2003, and Exosome-Based Vaccine. The company was founded on June 17, 1996 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Capricor Therapeutics Inc

Inovios FDA approval has lifted optimism about regulatory flexibility for rare-disease therapies, as traders position ahead of Capricors Nov. 22 FDA decision on deramiocel for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The community is broadly bullish and discussing possible short covering, but claims of an approval leak remain speculation.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. engages in the distribution and manufacture of information technology solutions and other computer products. Its products include twin solutions, MP servers, GPU and coprocessor, MicroCloud, AMD solutions, power supplies, SuperServer, storage, motherboards, chassis, super workstations, accessories, SuperRack and server management products. The company was founded by Charles Liang, Yih-Shyan Liaw, Sara Liu, and Chiu-Chu Liu Liang in September 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Super Micro Computer Inc

Super Micros quarterly earnings report and outlook are the dominant focus, with traders weighing the companys preliminary revenue update against concerns about margins, cash flow, and whether forward guidance can sustain growth. Bullish traders expect strong results to support a rebound, while skeptics question management credibility and warn that a headline beat may not be enough to restore confidence.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. engages in the semiconductor business. Its products include processors, accelerators, graphics, adaptive SoCs, FPGAs, and SOMs, and software, tools, and apps. The firm offers artificial intelligence, industries, workloads, and gaming solutions. The company was founded by W. J. Sanders III on May 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

AMD is drawing attention ahead of its quarterly results, with traders focused on forward guidance and data-center demand for AI chips amid concerns raised by Intels weak outlook. Some expect strong results to support a rebound, while others worry that high valuation and recent tech-stock selloffs could weigh on the shares even if AMD beats expectations.

Pfizer Inc. is a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, marketing, sales and distribution of biopharmaceutical products worldwide. The firm works across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases. The company was founded by Charles Pfizer Sr. and Charles Erhart in 1849 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Pfizer Inc

Pfizers quarterly results beat expectations and the company raised its full-year outlook, with traders pointing to growth in newer products and cost cuts as signs of a turnaround. The muted-to-negative share reaction has frustrated bulls, while skeptics cite flat overall revenue, declining COVID-related sales and looming patent expirations as reasons for caution.

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. The company was founded by Rebecca A. Taub, Frederick Bernard Craves, and Edward Chiang on March 10, 2000 and is headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA.

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Madrigals strong Rezdiffra growth and first profitable quarter are being overshadowed by a sharp selloff, with traders debating whether continued spending and the prospect of uneven near-term profitability outweigh the launch momentum. Some also question whether a whistleblower-retaliation lawsuit disclosed in the 10-Q is weighing on sentiment, though its role in the decline is uncertain.

Arista Networks, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of cloud networking solutions. Its solutions include EOS, a set of network applications, and Gigabit Ethernet switching and routing platforms. Its product categories include core, cognitive adjacencies, and cognitive networks. The company was founded by Andreas Bechtolsheim, David Cheriton, and Kenneth Duda in November 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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ANET is drawing attention ahead of its quarterly report, with traders focused on whether AI data-center networking demand and hyperscaler spending will support another strong result. Bulls see the pullback as a buying opportunity, while bears point to valuation, uncertain buildout schedules and volatile post-earnings trading.

Fiserv, Inc. engages in the provision of financial services technology. It operates through the Merchant and Financial segments. The Merchant segment offers commerce-enabling products and services including merchant acquiring and digital commerce and mobile payment services, and security and fraud protection, stored-value, and pay-by-bank solutions to companies of all sizes. The Financial segment provides products and services such as processing of customer loan and deposit accounts, digital payments, and card transactions to financial institutions and corporate and public sector clients. The company was founded by Leslie M. Muma and George D. Dalton on July 31, 1984 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Fiserv, Inc.

Fiserv shares are rebounding after a third-quarter earnings beat, reaffirmed outlook, expanded cost-savings target and plans to resume share buybacks. Traders welcomed the update as a potential turnaround signal after a steep decline, while skeptics point to weak underlying growth and execution risks.

Icahn Enterprises LP is a holding company. It operates through the following segments: Investment, Automotive, Energy, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion, Pharma, and Holding Company. The Investment segment consists of various private investment funds. The Automotive segment holds ownership in Icahn Automotive Group, LLC. The Energy segment refers to petroleum refining and marketing businesses. The Food Packaging segment involves the production and sale of cellulosic, fibrous, and plastic casings for the processed meat and poultry industry. The Real Estate segment offers rental real estate, property development, and resort activities. The Home Fashion segment deals with manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, distributing, and selling home fashion consumer products. The Pharma segments operate through Vivus, Inc., a specialized pharmaceutical company. The Holding Company segment manages acquisition and investment in operating businesses. The company was founded on February 17, 1987 and is headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, FL.

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Icahn Enterprises, L.P.

IEPs quarterly results and decision to maintain its distribution are driving discussion, with traders noting that refinery-hedge losses contributed to the reported loss. The community is split between viewing the steady payout and CVR Energys refinery expansion as supportive, and worrying about IEPs losses and whether the distribution is sustainable.

Toast, Inc. engages in the development and provision of consumer payment application for restaurants. It offers terminals, kiosk, guest facing display, and system accessories. The firm also offers point of sale, reporting and analytics, online ordering and delivery, and kitchen display system. The company was founded by Jonathan Grimm, Aman Narang, and Stephen J. Fredette in December 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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Toast Inc

Toasts earnings are driving discussion: traders cite solid growth, profitability and raised guidance, but the shares sold off, prompting debate over whether expectations were higher and whether weakness in software stocks and AI-related concerns are weighing on sentiment. Some also point to the FTC lawsuit as a regulatory overhang.

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.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

Midterm-election uncertainty is dominating discussion, with traders debating whether potential Republican losses could pressure the Trump-linked stock versus election-related optimism behind a relief bounce. Some also cite the TAE Technologies merger, while bearish posts raise concerns about dilution and the companys fundamentals.

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• Reported GAAP EPS of $0.50 down -40.48% YoY
• Reported revenue of $3.32B down -5.14% YoY
• LKQ withdrew its full-year 2026 guidance, most recently updated on July 30, 2026; the release provides no replacement quantified revenue, earnings, or margin outlook for 2026.

LKQ reported lower Q3 revenue and adjusted EPS, cited Europe ERP and volume challenges alongside reduced segment EBITDA, and withdrew full-year 2026 guidance without quantified replacement outlook.

LKQs chairman cited its scale, leading positions and global distribution platform; Specialty revenue increased, and North America performed in line with expectations despite a softer demand environment.

LKQ Corp. engages in the distribution of vehicle products and its parts to repair, maintain, and accessorize automobiles. It operates through the following segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, and Specialty. The Wholesale-North America segment consists of aftermarket and salvage operations and sells five product types to professional collision and mechanical vehicle repair businesses. The Europe segment offers aftermarket operations. The Specialty segment distributes specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories in North America. The company was founded by Donald F. Flynn on February 13, 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, TN.

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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. 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