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Battalion Oil Corp. engages in the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of liquids-rich oil and natural gas assets in the Delaware Basin. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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Battalion Oil Corp (BATL) is experiencing extreme volatility, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threatening oil shipping. The community is sharply divided, with bulls anticipating further price surges from the ongoing conflict, while bears cite a recent $5.50 per share offering as evidence of an unsustainable pump and dump, fueling intense shorting and profit-taking.

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of different therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases. Its lead compound, ANAVEX2-73, is being developed to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and central nervous system diseases, including Rett syndrome. The company was founded by Harvey Lalach and Athanasios Skarpelos on January 23, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Anavex Life Sciences Corporation

Anavex Life Sciences Corp

Anavex Life Sciences is trending due to significant anticipation surrounding the EMA's re-examination of blarcamesine, with a decision expected by April, following recent earnings discussions that highlighted compelling efficacy data in genetically defined subgroups. The community is intensely debating whether the drug's safety, oral convenience, and unique mechanism of action will lead to conditional approval, especially given the limitations of current Alzheimer's treatments and increasing institutional interest.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cybersecurity products and services to stop breaches. It offers cloud-delivered protection across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, and threat intelligence, managed security services, IT operations management, threat hunting, Zero Trust identity protection, and log management. CrowdStrike serves customers worldwide. The company was founded by George P. Kurtz, Gregg Marston, and Dmitri Alperovitch on November 7, 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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Crowdstrike Holdings Inc

Crowdstrike (CRWD) is highly active following its robust earnings and strong guidance, prompting community debate over initial market volatility perceived as "MM manipulation" to "burn options." Despite early dips, many view its "best in class" cybersecurity platform as a key beneficiary of increasing global cyber threats and AI as a "tailwind," expecting a significant rebound.

Moderna, Inc. engages in the development of transformative medicines based on messenger ribonucleic acid. The firm's product pipeline includes the following modalities: prophylactic vaccines, cancer vaccines, intratumoral immuno-oncology, localized regenerative therapeutics, systemic secreted therapeutics, inhaled pulmonary therapeutics and systemic intracellular therapeutics. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Europe, and Rest of World. The company was founded by Noubar B. Afeyan, Robert S. Langer, Jr., Derrick J. Rossi, and Kenneth R. Chien in 2010 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Moderna Inc

Moderna is trending as it resolves a substantial patent dispute over its core vaccine technology, removing a significant legal overhang. The community is actively discussing the clarity this brings for the company's future pipeline and the potential for a short squeeze, shifting focus beyond its established vaccine.

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 buzzing as industry conferences highlight promising external demand for its 18A manufacturing process and significant potential for multi-billion dollar advanced packaging deals, including a reported order from MediaTek. The community is actively discussing these developments and new AI/6G partnerships as key drivers for increasing gross margins and validating the company's strategic turnaround efforts, despite ongoing volatility.

Hydrograph Clean Power, Inc. engages in the research, development, marketing and commercialization of patented technology to produce pristine graphene, graphene derivatives and services. The company was founded by Harold Charles Davidson on June 26, 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Hydrograph Clean Power Inc

Hydrograph Clean Power Inc. is trending as its high-purity fractal graphene received crucial regulatory clearances from the US EPA, UK, and EU, unlocking commercial scale-up and global sales. The community is highly enthusiastic about the company's "miracle material" and its "life-changing" potential to revolutionize numerous industries, with strong anticipation for further commercial contracts and a NASDAQ uplisting.

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Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF

Bitcoin is trending as the community widely anticipates a significant "rebound squeeze," fueled by record short leverage and sustained institutional buying through ETFs, with many looking towards a higher "supply-derived price" despite recent volatility.

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Internet meme and features a Shiba Inu on its logo. Dogecoin is a Litecoin fork. Introduced as a "joke currency" on 6 December 2013, Dogecoin quickly developed its own online community and reached a capitalization of US$60 million in January 2014. Compared with other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin had a fast initial coin production schedule: 100 billion coins were in circulation by mid-2015, with an additional 5.256 billion coins every year thereafter. As of 30 June 2015, the 100 billionth Dogecoin had been mined.   Dogecoin was created by Billy Markus from Portland, Oregon and  Jackson Palmer from Sydney, Australia. Both wanted to create a fun cryptocurrency that will appeal beyond the core Bitcoin audience. Dogecoin is primarily used as a tipping system on Reddit and Twitter where users tip each other for creating or sharing good content. The community is very active in organising fundraising activities for deserving causes.  The developers of Dogecoin haven’t made any major changes to the coin since 2015. This means that Dogecoin could get left behind and is why Shibas are leaving Dogecoin to join more advanced platforms like Ethereum. One of Dogecoin strengths is its relaxed and fun-loving community. However, this is also a weakness because other currencies are way more professional.  To purchase Dogecoin, it involves downloading a crypto wallet, setting up a crypto exchange account and then trading away for your desired crypto currency. Once we have set up an account with a DOGE currency exchange and deposited some funds, you are ready to start trading.

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Dogecoin is currently a hot topic as the community eagerly discusses its potential integration with Elon Musk's "X money" platform, with some believing broader regulatory clarity could be a catalyst. This optimism is countered by strong bearish sentiment questioning the meme coin's fundamental utility.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the discovery, acquisition, and development of small molecules and biologics to treat and prevent human disease and alleviate suffering. Its portfolio includes TNX-102 SL, TNX-601, TNX-801, and TNX-1800. The company was founded by Seth Lederman and Donald W. Landry on November 16, 2007 and is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (TNXP) is trending amidst an accelerating commercial launch of its fibromyalgia drug, Tonmya, driven by expanded insurance coverage from major payers and an uplisting to Nasdaq Global Select. The community is debating if this growing market access and robust institutional accumulation will overcome historical dilution concerns and ignite a short squeeze.

Riot Platforms, Inc. is a bitcoin mining company, which engages in the provision of special cryptocurrency mining computers. It invests in Verady, Coinsquare, and Tess. It operates through the Bitcoin Mining and Engineering segments. The Bitcoin Mining segment focuses on maximizing ability to successfully mine Bitcoin by growing hash rate. The Engineering segment designs and manufactures power distribution equipment and custom engineered electrical products that provides them the ability to vertically integrate many of the critical electrical components and engineering service. The company was founded on July 24, 2000 and is headquartered in Castle Rock, CO.

Riot Platforms Inc

Riot Platforms is trending as its latest earnings and an activist investor's push highlight a strategic pivot from Bitcoin mining to a 'power dense' data center platform for AI and high-performance computing, supported by an existing AMD lease. The community is actively discussing the substantial potential of its vast energy infrastructure for this new venture, alongside ongoing debates about mining profitability and the stock's historical price movements compared to Bitcoin.

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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.

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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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<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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With their unique strengths in a growing market, both Monster and Celsius have emerged as strong bets for investors.

<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>

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Although there is no evidence that packed-food recalls have hurt sales at top retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Costco, online public sentiment is dipping.

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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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Cava Group Inc. (CAVA) shares fell over 22% in after-hours trading on Tuesday, after the Mediterranean-style restaurant chain missed comparable sales estimates for the second quarter and lowered its view for the full year.If the losses hold in Wednesday's session, it would mark the stock's worst session decline on record. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/RoggyLin/message/624775529">Cava</a> was among the top five trending tickers on Stocktwits late Tuesday.The performance is another indicator of the softness in the restaurant sector, as high inflation and economic uncertainty prompt consumers to curb dining out.Cava was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in June 2023. As of their last close, its shares are down about 50% from their all-time high in November 2024, and 25% down year-to-date.The company now expects same-store sales growth of 4% to 6% this year, down from its prior range of 6% to 8%.In the second quarter, revenue rose 20% to $280.6 million, just shy of analysts' estimate of $285.5 million. Same-store sales rose 2.1%, missing expectations of a 601% growth.Adjusted net profit rose to $0.16 per share, from $0.14 last year and above expectations of $0.13.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for CAVA shifted to 'extremely bullish' (96/100) as of late Tuesday, up from 'bullish' the previous day, with message volume surging over 1,800% in the last 24 hours.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:636/69;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_08_13_at_7_33_25_AM_png_24d72fc028.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-13 at 7.33.25 AM.png" width="636" height="69"><figcaption>CAVA sentiment and message volume as of August 12 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>User posts ranged from calls to "buy the dip" and claims the stock was "oversold" to predictions it could fall to around $50 in the coming days."$CAVA I'm cautiously bullish," said a user. "Same store sales could be flat to negative but honestly the market might overlook this. This is a longer term play and the CEO is a smart dude. I'd say it moves towards $100 after earnings."<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/RoggyLin/message/624775529</stembedurl>Rival restaurant chains have also struggled this quarter. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/chipotle-stock-slumps-on-forecast-cut-q2-sales-miss-retail-smells-buying-opportunity/ch8yNkRR5uZ">reported</a> same-store sales declines, while salad chain Sweetgreen (SG) <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/consumers-ditching-15-salads-sweetgreen-stock-nosedives-after-full-year-outlook-cut-but-retail-stays-hopeful/chrVwJZRd3n">cut its outlook</a> for the second straight quarter.The Future Fund managing partner, Gary Black, noted the similarity in commentary with Chipotle and Sweetgreen after Cava blamed its earnings miss on “ongoing uncertainty among consumers.”“At 2025 P/E of 147x, the miss will get amplified by both the likely decline in FY’25 estimates and a downward re-rating of the multiple,” he <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/garyblack00/status/1955368174553010227">said</a> on X.According to Koyfin data, CAVA’s forward price-to-earnings ratio is a lot higher than CMG’s 32.7x or even Wingstop Inc.’s 76.4x.Cava said it opened 16 new restaurants in the quarter, taking the total to over 400. The company also announced that it is investing in food-robotics startup Hyphen, which automates the portioning of plates and bowls.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A person walks past a Cava restaurant chain location in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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