Paramount Skydance has taken off, soaring up to 29% following its merger approval and a massive UFC deal. Meanwhile, Amazon is making waves by expanding same-day grocery delivery to 2,300 cities, aiming to capture a stake in the $1 trillion grocery market. In contrast, Cava's stock is experiencing a downturn after lowering its sales forecast. The discussion also highlights innovative financial tools and the ever-changing trends impacting Wall Street.
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Paramount Skydance's Rapid Rise
Paramount Skydance's early surge reflects both strategic deals and meme-stock momentum.
The UFC rights deal signals aggressive investment to scale Paramount+ globally.
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Meme-Stock Momentum Still Present
Meme-stock dynamics are still influencing large share moves across the market.
High short interest and retail trading can amplify volatility even for corporate news-driven names.
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Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Reach
Amazon's same-day grocery push intensifies competition in the $1 trillion grocery market.
Competitors like Instacart, Kroger and Walmart reacted negatively to Amazon's expansion plans.
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- Paramount Skydance (PSKY) shares climbed as much as 29% on Wednesday, adding to Tuesday’s 8.4% advance. The stock is the top performer today in the S&P 500. Paramount Skydance is the resulting company formed by Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media, which was approved by the FCC on July 25; the combined company began trading on Aug. 8. On Aug. 11, Paramount said it has acquired the exclusive rights to show all events from the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the US from TKO Group in a $7.7 billion, seven-year deal. In a research note dated Aug. 12, Evercore ISI media analyst Kutgun Maral wrote that Paramount Skydance’s UFC deal sends a “loud message to Hollywood, sports leagues, and Wall Street alike that the merged company is prepared to invest in its ambitions to empower its creative engines and scale Paramount+ globally”.
- Amazon (AMZN) shares are rising after the company plans to offer same-day grocery delivery in 2,300 cities by the end of the year, more than doubling the current number and marking its latest attempt to muscle into the $1 trillion grocery industry led by its top retail competitor Walmart Inc. Customers will be able to order perishable items such as produce, dairy, meat, seafood and baked goods, alongside frozen foods and household items, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Same-day grocery delivery is free for Amazon Prime subscribers on orders over $25 in most cities, it said. For non-members, the service carries a $12.99 fee, regardless of order size.
- Cava Group (CAVA) shares plummeted after the company trimmed its annual sales guidance, as skittish diners spent less on restaurant meals. The fast-casual Mediterranean chain now says sales at established locations will expand 6% at most this year, while it previously forecast an increase of as much as 8%. The cut came after quarterly sales grew at the slowest rate since the first quarter of 2021, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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