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Starbucks achieved a record-breaking weekend by selling over 2 million Unicorn Frappuccinos during a limited-time relaunch, marking its biggest Saturday sales day ever. The achievement caps a remarkable turnaround for the coffee chain, which reported strong Q3 2026 results with 7.9% comparable sales growth and raised its full-year guidance to 6% or more comps growth.

Procept BioRobotics CEO Larry Wood purchased 23,900 shares (~$498,000) through a trust on August 7, 2026, expanding his beneficial stake to 338,103 shares. The purchase occurred as the stock declined 48% over the past year, but comes after the company reported 19% Q2 sales growth and Wood's reorganization efforts. Insider purchases are typically viewed as bullish signals, suggesting management confidence in the company's turnaround prospects despite ongoing net losses of $109.8 million on $337.3 million in trailing revenue.

Palantir Technologies, valued at ~$400 billion, could theoretically reach $1 trillion valuation if it grows revenue to $30-50 billion while maintaining premium valuations. The company demonstrated strong Q2 results with 93% revenue growth and 62% operating margins, with U.S. commercial revenue surging 149%. However, reaching $1 trillion requires sustained exceptional growth, successful international expansion, and maintaining high profit margins—a challenging combination that makes the milestone possible but not probable at current valuations.

CoreWeave stock fell 12.10% to $93.17 as investors rotated away from high-risk growth stocks amid rising treasury yields and concerns over the company's heavy debt-financing costs. With $9.4 billion in Q2 capital spending and nearly $30 billion in long-term debt, higher interest rates are pressuring AI infrastructure providers. Peers Nebius Group and Applied Digital also declined significantly.

DOJ unseals new charges against 17 hackers in Iran-backed campaign  Reuters

Warren Buffett's famous 1986 investment principle—'Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful'—remains powerful guidance for navigating volatile markets. The article demonstrates how this contrarian approach has proven successful during major market downturns (2008 financial crisis, 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 market decline), as investors who overcome emotional decision-making and deploy cash during fear-driven selloffs have historically captured significant gains. Buffett's strategy emphasizes that most investors are poor at market timing due to emotional bias, and that maintaining cash reserves for crisis opportunities is essential.

CoreWeave stock plunged 11.8% on Tuesday as President Trump confirmed no Iran negotiations are underway, intensifying geopolitical fears. Rising oil prices and 20-year-high bond yields are creating a hostile environment for high-growth, heavily leveraged stocks. CoreWeave's debt-to-equity ratio exceeding 14 makes it particularly vulnerable in the current risk-off market environment.

The article recommends two Vanguard ETFs for long-term investors seeking dividend income and stability: the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), which offers a 2.71% dividend yield and invests in utility companies, and the Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE), which has surged 41% in 2026 and pays a 2.25% yield. Both funds charge minimal 0.09% expense ratios and provide portfolio diversification through exposure to quality companies in their respective sectors.

ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX) delivers higher returns (28.8% over 1 year) but with significantly higher volatility and a 0.75% expense ratio, while First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) offers steadier performance (22.6% returns) with lower costs (0.6% expense ratio) and reduced risk. ARKX is suited for aggressive investors backing Cathie Wood's innovation thesis, while MISL appeals to those seeking stable aerospace and defense exposure.

Broadcom has outperformed the S&P 500 in 12 of the past 13 years and could continue this trend in 2026. The company benefits from strong partnerships with hyperscalers like Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft, positioning it well to capitalize on AI chip demand. With 48% revenue growth, expanding margins, and a PEG ratio under 0.50, Broadcom appears reasonably valued despite recent gains. However, the investment thesis depends on sustained tech spending and continued AI demand.

The article recommends three consumer staples stocks for passive income: Unilever (3.5% yield) with global brand reach, Kimberly-Clark (4.6-5% yield) as a Dividend King with essential products, and Mondelez (3.1-3.4% yield) with strong snack brands. These companies offer stable dividends backed by everyday products that maintain demand even during economic downturns.

Three dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows offer attractive yields above the S&P 500 average: Kroger (2.6% yield), Duke Energy (3.5% yield), and McDonald's (2.8% yield). All three companies demonstrate stable operations with modest growth, making them appealing for income-focused investors seeking long-term holdings with reduced entry prices.

Carlisle Companies reached its 50th consecutive annual dividend increase, joining the elite Dividend Kings group. The company approved a 14% quarterly dividend increase to $1.25 per share. CEO Chris Koch emphasized that the real story is Carlisle's capital allocation strategy, which has delivered 15.7% annualized returns since 1990, outperforming the S&P 500's 11% return through disciplined ROIC focus, share buybacks (28% since 2018), and strategic acquisitions.

Oracle, Intuit, and Coupang have experienced significant declines in 2026 but may present attractive buying opportunities for long-term investors. Oracle faces pressure from rising debt and OpenAI exposure, Intuit has been hit by AI disruption fears despite solid fundamentals, and Coupang is recovering from a major data breach. All three stocks are trading at reduced valuations relative to their growth potential.

While Universal, Altria, and Hormel Foods are the three highest-yielding consumer staples Dividend Kings, high yield alone doesn't justify a purchase. Altria and Universal face declining cigarette volumes and concerning fundamentals, making them poor long-term investments despite attractive yields. Hormel Foods, however, shows promise with a turnaround underway, attractive valuation metrics, and organic sales growth, making it the most compelling choice for dividend investors.

Disney's ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a 'retaliatory campaign' due to its programming.

American is trying to add more premium seating and passenger perks after falling behind rivals Delta and United.

Nvidia is expected to beat Wall Street's Q2 earnings estimates on Aug. 26, but historical patterns suggest the stock will decline 2-5% over the following two days despite strong results. The article argues that investor expectations are unrealistically high and compares AI's trajectory to the dot-com bubble, suggesting a correction may be inevitable.

Doximity's Chief Accounting Officer Siddharth Sitaram sold 5,652 shares worth $140,400 in mid-August. The transaction was driven by routine tax obligations from option exercises and restricted stock unit vesting rather than a loss of confidence in the company. Sitaram retains significant equity holdings of 93,122 shares. The sale reflects standard tax-driven liquidity management common among executives.

The article recommends three consumer staples dividend stocks—Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo—as reliable portfolio anchors during market volatility. All three companies have decades-long histories of consistent dividend payments and annual increases, selling everyday essential products that maintain demand regardless of economic conditions.

Doximity's president Steven Zatz sold 4,482 shares worth $111,154 on August 15 through a routine tax withholding transaction upon restricted stock unit vesting. Zatz retains 51,864 directly held shares valued at $1.29 million, but his significant upside exposure comes from 150,000 options granted in July with a $20.49 strike price that don't vest until July 2027. The timing is notable given Doximity's recent earnings showed 7% revenue growth but margin compression due to higher-than-expected AI compute costs, with the CFO characterizing this as a 'good problem' as AI search revenue recognition is expected in Q3.

Doximity's new CFO Matthew Sonefeldt sold 15,311 shares worth $380,000 in a non-discretionary transaction tied to restricted stock unit vesting and tax obligations. The sale reduced his holdings by only 3%, leaving him with a $12.1 million equity stake. The filing comes as the company faces slowing growth with Q3 guidance at only 1% growth midpoint, tight pharma spending, and margin pressure from AI compute costs, though management expects improvement in Q3 when AI search revenue lands.

Nike's stock has declined 77% from its November 2021 peak, but the company maintains a 4% dividend yield and is on track to achieve 25 consecutive years of dividend increases, potentially earning Dividend Aristocrat status. Despite operational challenges and projected slow revenue growth of less than 4% annually, Nike's strong balance sheet with $9 billion in cash and commitment to shareholders during a multi-year turnaround make it potentially attractive for income-focused investors willing to wait for a business recovery.

PODCAST: US-Iran ceasefire expires, Tupac murder trial and microdramas  Reuters

Doximity CEO Jeffrey Tangney sold 8,505 shares (~$211,000) on August 15 to cover tax withholding on vesting equity awards—a non-discretionary transaction that reduced his holdings by only 0.3%. While the insider transaction itself is unremarkable, the underlying business faces headwinds: Q1 revenue grew just 7%, gross margins compressed due to AI compute costs, adjusted EBITDA fell 6%, and net income dropped significantly. The stock has cratered over 60% in the past year as the company invests heavily in AI with revenue recognition delayed until Q3.

Eight Israeli airstrikes hit Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, no casualties, state TV reports  Reuters

Bloom Energy reported record Q2 revenue of $1.065 billion with 166% year-over-year growth, driven by AI data center demand. The company claims visibility on 25 gigawatts of fuel cell deployments and states it has sufficient scandium supply without China dependency. At current economics, this could translate to tens of billions in cumulative revenue opportunity, supported by major deals with Oracle (2.8 GW) and Brookfield ($25 billion expansion).

Dividend stocks are experiencing a resurgence in 2026, outperforming the S&P 500 as investors rotate away from mega-cap tech stocks. The article highlights four dividend ETFs suitable for long-term investors: iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO), ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL), Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), and Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY), each offering different strategies for dividend growth and income generation.

Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries grow  Reuters

AMD demonstrates stronger financial momentum with 50% year-over-year revenue growth to $11.5B in Q2 2026, driven by AI sector demand, while monday.com shows more moderate 22% YoY growth to $364.6M. AMD trades at an expensive 21x price-to-sales ratio versus monday.com's more reasonable 3x multiple. Both companies maintain consistent quarterly revenue increases, though AMD's trajectory is accelerating while monday.com's growth is gradually decelerating.