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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 Micro Computer is trending as investors weigh explosive worldwide AI infrastructure demand and rapid hiring against ongoing concerns regarding legal and governance issues ahead of earnings. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls pointing to the company's critical role in data center buildouts as a major value play, while bears continue to cite leadership volatility and past accounting controversies as primary reasons for caution.

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.

Palantir Technologies Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Palantir Technologies Inc

Palantir is currently driving intense debate as investors weigh record-breaking revenue and profit growth against concerns regarding its high valuation and reliance on government contracts. While bulls highlight the company's aggressive AI momentum and accelerating U.S. commercial adoption, the community is actively divided between those betting on long-term structural dominance and others warning of a potential post-earnings pullback.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel Corp

Intel is seeing heightened activity driven by a mix of institutional buying and rumors of strategic foundry partnerships with tech giants, fueling a volatile tug-of-war between bullish sentiment around its potential market leadership and bearish concerns over overextended valuations. The community is actively debating whether these gains represent a sustained structural turnaround or a speculative pump, with many focused on how the stock will perform alongside broader semiconductor sector earnings.

SKK Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company, which engages in the provision of civil engineering services in subsurface utility works, including power and telecommunication cable laying, water pipeline and sewer rehabilitation works. The company was founded by Chun Seong Ng and Koon Kiat Sze on October 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Singapore.

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SKK Holdings Ltd

SKK Holdings is experiencing extreme volatility driven by a major drone asset acquisition agreement, with the community polarized between those chasing the low-float momentum and those warning of significant dilution risks. Traders are intensely focused on the stock's thin float and rapid, news-fueled price swings, leading to heated debates regarding whether the stock is a prime candidate for a massive short squeeze or a classic pump-and-dump trap.

Circle Internet Group, Inc. is a financial technology company that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. The company was founded by Jeremy J. Allaire and Patrick Sean Neville in August 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Circle

Circle is experiencing significant volatility driven by investor reactions to the evolving Clarity Act, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The community is actively debating the stock's potential as a long-term infrastructure play for digital payments versus concerns over regulatory hurdles and high-profile industry hacks.

NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, equipment, and services. It operates through the following segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA), Global Brand Divisions, Converse, and Corporate. The North America, EMEA, Greater China, and APLA segments refer to the design, development, marketing, and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Global Brand Divisions segment represents its NIKE Brand licensing businesses. The Converse segment designs, markets, licenses, and sells casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The Corporate segment is composed of unallocated general and administrative expenses. The company was founded by William Jay Bowerman and Philip Hampson Knight on January 25, 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

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Nike Inc

Nike is trending as investors debate whether the stock is a deep-value opportunity near decade lows or a declining legacy brand facing existential threats from emerging competitors. While some traders point to insider buying and potential future catalysts like the World Cup to argue for a turnaround, others are aggressively shorting the stock, citing persistent loss of market share, margin compression, and skepticism regarding the effectiveness of current management.

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The DARTH CRYPTO community is aggressively rallying around a Star Wars-themed pump for May the Fourth, with users actively swapping from other projects to join the movement. Investors are fueling the hype by labeling it a 'daddy' token and emphasizing a transition to a community-driven model following the departure of the original developer.

Mask Network is the core product of Dimension, which is positioned to become the bridge that connects internet users from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. The foundational technology of Mask Network is a peer-to-peer encrypted messaging application, with new functions continuously being created around this foundation. We at Mask Network are strong believers in the ownership economy. People should own what they produce, people should own their data, their attention and the virtual space they choose to contribute to.  Mask Network integrates decentralized social messaging, borderless payment network, and decentralized file storage and sharing to provide a safe and convenient portal for users to jump right into the continent of decentralized finance and then the new world of Web 3.0.

Mask Network

Mask Network is gaining significant attention following news of a institutional convertible note agreement, which has traders watching for a potential breakout and squeeze. The community is actively discussing its low-float status and after-hours volume, with many focusing on specific price levels and the broader narrative of its pivot into AI infrastructure.

CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a preclinical stage pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of anticancer drug candidates for the treatment of primary and metastatic brain and central nervous system tumors. Its product pipeline includes berubicin, and CNS-12. The company was founded by Waldemar Priebe in July 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Cns Pharmaceuticals is experiencing significant market attention and heightened volatility as retail investors and trading communities track its recent private placement financing, which has sparked intense debate over the company's long-term prospects versus its potential for a short-term squeeze. While momentum traders are actively discussing the stock's low float and aggressive intraday price action, others are expressing strong skepticism, warning of dilution risks and the company's complex history with reverse stock splits.

Skycorp Solar Group Ltd. is a holding company which designs, develops, manufactures and sells solar PV products and solar power system solutions services, through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary. Its products include One-stop Solar system, Inverter, LFP Battery, Balcony Storage, and PV Cable. It operates through the following segments: Solar PV Products, High Performance Computing Products, and Others. The Solar PV Products segment includes servers, photovoltaic cable, and photovoltaic connectors. The High Performance Computing Products segment refers to the HPC servers and accessories delivered to the customers. The company was founded on January 19, 2022 and is headquartered in Ningbo, China.

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Skycorp Solar Group Ltd.

Skycorp Solar Group is trending following the announcement of a deal to acquire the remaining stake in Nanjing Cesun Power, paired with a private placement of shares. The community is actively debating the stock's potential for a significant squeeze, focusing on its low float and lock-up periods, while simultaneously weighing the risks of dilution and the company's recent history of volatility.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The per-share value represents a 15% discount to the stock’s closing price on Tuesday.</li><li>The transaction is expected to close by June 30, 2026, after which Farmer Brothers will go private.</li><li>According to Koyfin data, Farmer Brothers Coffee has 21.73 million outstanding shares, implying a total consideration of roughly $28 million.</li></ul>Shares of Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. (FARM) plummeted nearly 18% to their lowest since March 1978, after the company announced an agreement to be acquired by Royal Cup Coffee &amp; Tea in an all-cash deal valued at $1.29 per share.According to Koyfin data, Farmer Brothers Coffee has 21.73 million outstanding shares, implying a total consideration of roughly $28 million. The deal represents around 15% discount to FARM stock’s closing price of $1.51 on Tuesday.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Royal Cup To Take Farmer Brothers Private</h2>Under the agreement, Royal Cup will purchase all outstanding shares of Farmer Brothers. The transaction is expected to close in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter ending June 30, 2026. Following the completion of the acquisition, Farmer Brothers’ shares will no longer trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.“Bringing together more than 250 years of coffee expertise, it allows us to enhance our manufacturing and production capabilities, expand our already industry-leading nationwide distribution network, create even greater economies of scale and ultimately better serve our customers,” said Farmer Brothers President and CEO John Moore.Founded in 1912, Farmer Brothers is a Texas-based national roaster, wholesaler, and distributor of coffee, tea, and related products. Royal Cup Coffee &amp; Tea is an Alabama-based company that has been manufacturing and distributing coffee and tea since 1896.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment for <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/FARM">FARM stock</a> on Stocktwits remained in the ‘neutral’ zone over the past 24 hours.One user said the undervalued acquisition is better than bankruptcy.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/GreenEnergy1/message/646568482</stembedurl>The stock has been under selling pressure, declining 14% in 2026 and more than 55% over the past year.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-cdxs-stock-jump-7-today/cZd9tTURIdd">Why Did CDXS Stock Jump 7% Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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FARM Stock Sinks To 48-Year Lows – What Triggered The Collapse?

The company announced an agreement to be acquired by Royal Cup Coffee & Tea in an all-cash deal valued at $1.29 per share.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26.</li><li>Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026.</li><li>Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%.</li></ul>PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reported its fourth-quarter (Q4) results, highlighting steady revenue growth and strong earnings momentum. The company also announced a 4% increase to its annual dividend and approved a $10 billion share buyback program.&nbsp;In Q4, PepsiCo’s net revenue rose 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) to $29.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 11% YoY to $2.26. Both revenue and EPS exceeded the analysts’ consensus estimate of $28.96 billion and $2.24 respectively, according to Fiscal AI data.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Extends Dividend Streak, Unveils $10B Buyback</h2>The&nbsp;food and beverage&nbsp;giant raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share from $5.69, marking the 54th consecutive year of dividend growth. Additionally, the company unveiled a new stock buyback plan to purchase up to $10 billion of PepsiCo shares by Feb. 28, 2030.Looking ahead, PepsiCo expects organic revenue growth between 2% and 4% and core constant currency EPS growth of 4% to 6% in 2026. Free cash flow conversion ratio is projected at a minimum of 80%, with total shareholder returns of $8.9 billion, including $7.9 billion in dividends and $1 billion in share buybacks.<blockquote>“Accelerated net revenue growth and strong productivity savings led to strong operating margin expansion and double-digit EPS growth in the fourth quarter.”&nbsp;-Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">PepsiCo Is Making Snacks Cheaper</h2>PepsiCo said it is rolling out lower prices on some of its most popular snack brands in the U.S., aiming to ease the pinch of rising household costs. Iconic products such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos will see retail price cuts of up to nearly 15%, as the company looks to make snacking more affordable.The price adjustment arrives as households prepare for key snacking moments, including winter gatherings and the upcoming Big Game. The timing reflects the company's strategy to offer value alongside its beloved flavors.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The Retail Mood On Stocktwits?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PEP">PepsiCo stock</a> inched 0.6% lower in Tuesday’s premarket. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the stock changed to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory the previous day. Message volume shifted to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ level in 24 hours.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_02_03_072948_png_816573702d.webp" alt="PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits" width="935" height="99"><figcaption>PEP’s Sentiment Meter and Message Volume as of 7:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>PEP stock has gained over 3% in the last 12 months.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/affirm-morgan-stanley-upgrade-earnings-stock-weakness-compelling-opportunity/cZbiqntR4l8">Affirm Gets A Morgan Stanley Upgrade Ahead Of Earnings – Firm Sees AFRM Stock’s Weakness As A ‘Compelling’ Opportunity</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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PepsiCo Boosts Shareholder Returns And Snack Affordability Amid Revenue Gains

The retail giant raised its annual dividend to $5.92 and unveiled a new stock buyback plan to purchase up to $10 billion of PepsiCo shares.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Top Wealth will issue around 15 million Class A ordinary shares and 3 million Class B ordinary shares to the vendors at $7 per share.</li><li>Airentity International specializes in wine authentication, tracking, and distribution across the Asia Pacific region.</li><li>The acquisition will diversify Top Wealth’s premium beverage portfolio alongside its existing premium caviar business.</li></ul>Shares of Top Wealth Group Holding (TWG) surged about 120% after the opening bell on Tuesday, drawing strong investor interest following the company’s agreement to acquire Airentity International, a wine trading group specializing in wine authentication, tracking, and distribution across the Asia Pacific region.Top Wealth will issue approximately 15 million Class A ordinary shares and 3 million Class B ordinary shares to the vendors at an offer price of $7 per share, valuing the target group at $125 million.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TWG">TWG</a> was among the top trending tickers on Stocktwits at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Acquisition Rationale</h2>The acquisition will diversify Top Wealth’s premium beverage portfolio alongside its existing premium caviar business. Airentity and its unit, Airentity Technology, have developed and commercialized a wine authentication and tracking system called WATS.The acquisition brings together two businesses with complementary operations and overlapping customer bases. Top Wealth believes the deal will enhance its profitability and expand its asset base.“This acquisition not only broadens our product mix but also deepens our presence in the luxury segment where caviar and fine wine naturally complement each other. We are confident in our unified vision and future growth prospects,” said CEO Kim Kwan Kings, Wong.Through its Hong Kong subsidiary, Top Wealth Group supplies premium sturgeon caviar under both customer private labels and its own “Imperial Cristal Caviar” brand. Recently, the company said it expects a strong profit rebound for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, projecting a net profit of at least $4 million, compared to a loss of $2 million a year earlier.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail chatter picked up significantly on Stocktwits, with message volumes increasing to ‘extremely high’ from ‘low’, while sentiment flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bearish’ a day earlier.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/TWG_jpg_1a02f60be0.webp" alt="TWG.jpg">Many users eye $20 as the stock’s price target.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/89gt/message/642276980</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/updog1/message/642275499</stembedurl>The stock has shed about 65% of its value over the past year.Read Also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-nvax-stock-rising-premarket-pfizer-matrix-m-deal/cmUumrjR4aq">Why NVAX Stock Is Popping Pre-Market – And What Does Pfizer Have To Do With It?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Top Wealth Group Holding signed an agreement to acquire Airentity International, a wine trading group, for around $125 million.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>As consumers shift toward health-focused options, the energy drinks sector has surged into the spotlight this year.</li><li>Monster and Celsius stocks have had sharp gains this year, with both companies expanding their portfolios through deals.</li><li>Analysts favour Celsius over Monster for the former’s aggressive posture and high-growth potential.</li></ul>Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and rethinking coffee, sodas, and&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-alcohol-consumption-record-low-health-concerns-rise-survey-finds-2025-08-13/">even alcohol</a> – a shift that has quietly powered a boom in the energy drinks category this year.The trend has fueled momentum for Monster Beverage Corp. and Celsius Holdings, Inc. Celsius, in particular, upped the ante by acquiring rival Alani Nu, founded by fitness influencer Katy Hearn, for $1.8 billion earlier this year.With their unique strengths in a growing market, both Monster and Celsius have emerged as strong bets for investors. But which one should you choose? &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1200;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/koyfin_20251216_045313381_png_2ca39af5c0.webp" alt="koyfin_20251216_045313381.png" width="1600" height="1200"></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Crunching The Numbers</h2>Analysts and market performance favour Celsius for its aggressive posture and high-growth potential, while Monster provides the stability and global scale of a mature leader.Interestingly, Celsius stock has become more attractive after a significant drop last month following the company’s quarterly report. While earnings came in above estimates, investors were spooked by a $247-million charge related to Alani Nu’s distribution moving to the PepsiCo system, and concerns about future sales disruption. PepsiCo is a minority investor and the primary distributor for Celsius beverages.Still, Celsius stock is up over 66% year to date, beating Monster's 42%-plus gains.Although primarily due to acquisitions (Rockstar Energy in the U.S. and Canada from PepsiCo), Celsius’s YTD revenue growth is significantly higher than Monster’s. Analysts also seem to favour Celsius (see table).<figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col style="width:33.33%;"><col style="width:33.33%;"><col style="width:33.34%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;vertical-align:bottom;">&nbsp;</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Monster Beverage</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Celsius Holdings</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Key Offerings</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Global energy-drink powerhouse spanning Monster Energy, Reign, Bang, and legacy Coca-Cola brands, with a growing but still small alcohol portfolio</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Pure-play energy drinks company, focused on fitness-centric, zero-sugar energy drinks distributed globally through Pepsi</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Revenue Growth (Nine Months Of 2025)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">8.50%</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">75%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Price-To-Earnings (NTM)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">34.4</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">30.2</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Market Cap</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">$73.1B</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">$11.3B</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">YTD Move</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">42.40%</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">66.30%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Stock Forecast (Based On 12-Month Avg. Price Target)</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">up 0.4%</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">up 47%</td></tr><tr><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">Buy Ratings</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">56% recommend 'Buy' or higher</td><td style="border:0.75pt solid #000000;padding:1pt 1pt 5pt;">82% recommend 'Buy' or higher</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">&nbsp;</h2><h2 class="st-heading-2">Company Performance And Plans</h2>To be sure, Monster is also drawing a fair bit of buzz. The company topped third-quarter results estimates last month, with record international sales.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1600/1133;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Celsius_And_Monster_Topline_Growth_jpg_06d2e617f8.webp" alt="Celsius_And_Monster_Topline_Growth.jpg" width="1600" height="1133"></figure>&nbsp;The company said Monster Energy Ultra, its sugar-free offering, along with new flavor launches, was a major hit with consumers, and it is planning to launch a new female-focused energy drinks brand, FLRT, next year.Monster is still in the early stages of its growth trajectory, RBC Capital Markets said in a recent note, citing strong execution and improved collaboration with Coca-Cola. In August, Coca-Cola took a 16.7% stake in Monster in a $2.15 billion deal, swapping its global energy business for Monster’s non-energy brands.The deal gives Monster "enhanced access to the Coca-Cola Company's distribution system, the most powerful and extensive system in the world. At the same time, we become The Coca-Cola Company's exclusive energy play," Monster chairman Rodney Sack said at the time.Meanwhile, Celsius is streamlining its portfolio and operations, with analysts saying the near-term focus is misplaced and that the long-term benefits of the PepsiCo partnership and the Alani Nu acquisition remain intact. The company announced a $300-million share buyback last month.“The thing about Celsius is that they have it everywhere now. Every gas station, grocery store, even sandwich shops are selling it. There’s no way sales aren't about to skyrocket,” a Stocktwits user&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stocktwits.com/Misha315/message/639272287">posted</a> on the Celsius stream.As of the last reading, the retail sentiment was ‘bearish’ for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CELH">CELH</a> and ‘neutral’ for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNST">MNST</a>.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/how-trump-turned-the-media-into-his-favorite-punching-bag/cLeJ2myREY4">From ABC To BBC: How Trump Turned The Media Into His Favorite Punching Bag This Year</a>

Cans of the energy drinks brand Monster Energy displayed in a store in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Earlier this week, the FDA raised its risk warning for certain varieties of shredded cheese, one of the most-consumed foods.</li><li>That comes in a year of frequent food recalls that have left consumers frustrated and feeling insecure.</li><li>Some users report avoiding packaged foods altogether.&nbsp;</li></ul>From radioactive shrimps to exploding wine bottles and bacteria-infested pasta, this year has not been the most appetizing. Now, the food regulator has raised the risk warning on certain cheese, one of the most consumed processed foods, leaving consumers scrabbling and cussing online.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Cheese Crisis</h2>On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the risk level on Great Lakes Cheese Co.’s shredded cheese, impacting more than 1.5 million bags sold across major chains like Target, Walmart, and Aldi, to Class II. That’s the FDA’s second-highest warning and conveys serious, although non-fatal, health risks.The agency is recalling the company’s various branded cheeses in as many as 31 states, with Google trends showing high searches for ‘cheese recall.’<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hardly The First Recall</h2>It's only the latest in a series of major recalls this year. In August, it was found that certain frozen shrimp varieties sold at Walmart might have had traces of radioactive elements – likely one of the most bizarre in years.&nbsp;Costco recently&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/costco-recall-panic-spikes-online-as-caesar-salad-warning-reerupts-heres-what-we-know/cL53f19REgp">recalled</a> some of its salad dressing for possible plastic contamination, and before that, its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene wine (941,400 bottles in total) due to a potential risk of spontaneous bottle shattering.Of the more worrisome, Nate’s Fine Foods recalled large quantities of pre-cooked, ready-to-eat pasta in September and October after tests found contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium. The FDA&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/major-product-recalls/2025-recalls-prepared-pasta-meals-frozen-and-ready-eat-due-potential-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=chatgpt.com">confirmed</a> shortly after that at least 25 were hospitalized, and six died of Listeria monocytogenes infections.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Consumers Frusatrated</h2>Although there is no evidence that packed-food recalls have hurt sales at top retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Costco,&nbsp;online public sentiment is dipping.User posts show on X show widespread concern and frustration regarding the frequency of food recalls this year, creating a “trust crisis.” Users were also blaming the FDA and food companies for their oversight, while some said they would skip packaged food altogether for a while.It also led to what some call "recall fatigue," which involves consumers having to constantly check FDA recall notices, batch numbers, and expiration dates for the foods they buy."All of this lack of oversight of these food processing firms has led to the largest recall of food for adults and babies. Apparently those companies are letting poison food in the public domain and are hoping they make a profit before too many die. @USDAFoodSafety" an X user posted on Nov. 26.Editor’s note: If you’re concerned about contaminated food, you can check the product recall pages of&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls">Walmart</a> and&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kroger.com/i/recall-alerts">Kroger’s</a>, and the FDA’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts">safety alerts page</a>.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-anthropic-s-ipo-might-just-be-juicier-than-open-ai-s/cLIXYLXRE1c">Why Anthropic’s IPO Might Just Be Juicier Than OpenAI’s</a>

People shop at a grocery store in Brooklyn on July 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Grubhub will reportedly pay $7.1 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it falsely advertised partnerships with thousands of restaurants.According to a Reuters report, on Tuesday, the restaurants filed a preliminary settlement in the federal court in Chicago. The report added that the settlement requires a judge’s approval.Reuters noted that the plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a court filing that the settlement class includes about 387,000 businesses. The filing stated that the online food delivery platform Grubhub advertised without the consent of these businesses that they participated in its delivery services.The report said that Grubhub listed these restaurants on its website and affiliated platforms without formal agreements, prompting allegations that the company damaged the reputation of these businesses. The restaurants claimed this unauthorized inclusion led to consumer confusion and a decline in sales.Grubhub had agreed to pay $25 million last year to settle another lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and Illinois' attorney general, which claimed that the online food delivery firm listed restaurants without their consent. The lawsuit alleged that the company misled customers about order fees and also duped drivers about pay.Reuters said Grubhub has denied any wrongdoing in settling both cases. The report, citing a statement from Grubhub, noted the claims in the lawsuit "have not been part of our business model for some time." According to the company, the lawsuit settlement will allow Grubhub to focus on its business operations.The report noted that the settlement applies to the period from early 2019 through April 2024. Eligible class members will receive an initial payment of $50, with additional compensation calculated based on how long their business appeared on Grubhub and its affiliated platforms, Reuters said.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/travis-kelce-joins-american-eagle-after-sydney-sweeney/chsUdGWRdld">Travis Kelce Joins American Eagle After Sydney Sweeney, Retail Investors Call It ‘Solid Culture Play’</a>

In this photo illustration, the app for Grubhub, a mobile food ordering and delivery service headquartered in Chicago, is shown on a cell phone on November 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo Illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Grubhub Agrees To Pay $7.1M To Restaurants On False Partnership Advertisement Claims: Report

According to a Reuters report, on Tuesday, the restaurants filed a preliminary settlement in the federal court in Chicago.

According to a Reuters report, the restaurants on Tuesday filed a preliminary settlement in the federal court in Chicago.


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