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Long Riders: 6 Actors Keeping the Western Genre Alive
Some stars just look more comfortable in Western gear. Here are a few who have continued to make a powerful mark in the genre. TV Guide Magazine’s Cowboys: From the Wild West to the New West Special Issue is available for order online now at Cowboys.TVGM2026.com, and for purchase on newsstands nationwide. The always dependable Tommy Lee Jones excels at applying his signature grumpy, authoritarian demeanor to Westerns.
‘Neagley’: Everything We Know About ‘Reacher’ Spinoff So Far
Maria Sten in Reacher - Brooke Palmer / Amazon / MGM Studios / Everett Collection Generate Key Takeaways It was clear from the jump that the Reacher team had big plans for the character of Frances Neagley (Maria Sten). Not only was she written into the first season — despite not appearing in the books at that point — but she has also consistently been one of the best-written and most memorable characters in Jack Reacher’s (Alan Ritchson) posse.
‘Neagley’: Everything We Know About ‘Reacher’ Spinoff So Far
It was clear from the jump that the Reacher team had big plans for the character of Frances Neagley (Maria Sten). Not only was she written into the first season — despite not appearing in the books at that point — but she has also consistently been one of the best-written and most memorable characters in Jack Reacher’s (Alan Ritchson) posse. Now, three seasons into Reacher and with a fourth on the way, the crew saw this as the moment to give Neagley her own series.
‘Neagley’: Everything We Know About ‘Reacher’ Spinoff So Far
It was clear from the jump that the Reacher team had big plans for the character of Frances Neagley (Maria Sten). Not only was she written into the first season — despite not appearing in the books at that point — but she has also consistently been one of the best-written and most memorable characters in Jack Reacher’s (Alan Ritchson) posse. Now, three seasons into Reacher and with a fourth on the way, the crew saw this as the moment to give Neagley her own series.
‘Neagley’: Everything We Know About ‘Reacher’ Spinoff So Far
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‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date
Jennifer Garner and Angourie Rice - Apple TV+ Generate Key Takeaways It’s been more than two years since Apple TV+ premiered The Last Thing He Told Me, a thriller executive produced by Reese Witherspoon that premiered to 4.5 million unique viewers in its first month of streaming, setting a record as the platform’s most-watched limited series at the time, according to Variety.
AutoZone Stock Gaps Lower After Quarterly Profit Miss
Shares of AutoZone Inc (NYSE:AZO) were last seen down 2.9% to trade at $3,990, after the company missed fiscal fourth-quarter earnings expectations. Revenue came in above estimates, though, as the automotive parts and accessories retailer also reported strong same-store sales growth. AZO is extending a pullback from its Sept. 11, all-time high of $4,388.11 as it gaps further below the 20-day moving average.
3 AI Stocks That Could See Short Squeeze Action
Nvidia's (NVDA) recent multi-billion dollar investment into OpenAI has pushed AI-based companies further into the spotlight, giving peers BigBear.ai Holdings (NYSE:BBAI) and SoundHound AI Inc (NASDAQ:SOUN) a boost. Though Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:SERV) isn't faring as well today, it's worth noting that all three have short squeeze potential. BBAI is capitalizing on the momentum, up 11.7% to trade at $7.90 at last glance.
Applied Materials Stock Builds on Rally After Bull Note
Shares of Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:AMAT) are up 2.8% to trade at $195.48 at last check, after Morgan Stanley Securities upgraded the stock to "overweight" and raised its price target to $209. The firm cited a stronger outlook for semiconductor wafer fab equipment through the rest of the year as a reason to be excited for the stock.
3 Mining Stocks to Watch as Gold Futures Surge
Mining stocks are taking advantage of gold futures crossing into record territory Newmont, Pan American Silver, and Freeport-McMoRan are three mining stocks moving today Following last week's interest rate cut, and warnings of two more to come, front-month gold futures are trading at record highs. With even more inflation data on the horizon, Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM), Pan American Silver Corp (NYSE:PAAS), and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX), are three mining stocks to keep an eye on.
Homebuilding Stock Hits a Wall After Q3 Revenue Miss
The shares of Lennar Corp (NYSE:LEN) are down 2.5% to trade at $126.29 at last glance, after the homebuilder missed third-quarter revenue expectations and issued a disappointing fiscal fourth-quarter forecast for home orders. The company was deeply impacted by job market instability and inflated prices. Should the stock continue to succumb to today's pressure, it will mark its seventh loss in the last nine sessions. LEN is trading at its lowest level since mid-August as it pulls away from its Sept.
Olive Garden Parent Burned By Weak Earnings Report
Shares of Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) are down 9.7% this morning to trade at $188.61, after the Olive Garden parent posted earnings of $1.97 per share, missing expectations, while revenue of $3.04 billion came in line with forecasts. The brand, which also owns LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, and more, reported strong same-stores sales growth across its portfolio, but struggled with weakness in its fine dining segment amid rising costs.
The Week Ahead: More Housing Data and a GDP Update
With the dust settling from last week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision, another round of economic data is set to stir things up once again, including a gross domestic product (GDP) update. Earnings season may be over, bust investors should still be on the lookout for updates from Accenture (ACN), AutoZone (AZO), BlackBerry (BB), CarMax (KMX), Cintas (CTAS), Costco Wholesale (COST), KB Home (KBH), Micron Technology (MU), and Stitch Fix (SFIX).
2 More Chip Stocks Making Major Intraday Moves
Earlier today, Nvidia (NVDA) made headlines by announcing a partnership with Intel (INTC) to co-develop PC and data center chips. The move sent Intel stock toward its best day on record, while Nvidia snapped a three-session losing streak. Meanwhile, sector peers Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) and Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU), are charting diverging paths in response. AMD is digging itself further into a pit today, last seen down 1.4% to trade at $156.98.
General Mills Stock Slips Despite Surprise Earnings Win
Shares of General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) are down 1.8% this morning to trade at $48.73, even after the food manufacturer topped estimates with fiscal first-quarter earnings of $0.86 per. The Minnesota-based brand reaffirmed its full-year outlook, though softer U.S. demand continues to limit growth. Still, the earnings beat helped cushion what could've been a steeper decline. If today's losses hold, GIS will log its fourth consecutive post-earnings drop, and its seventh in the past nine quarters.
Dave & Buster's Stock Lags Behind on Q2 Earnings Misstep
Shares of Dave and Buster's Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PLAY) are plummeting this morning, falling 15.7% to trade at $20.38. The restaurant and entertainment chain reported lackluster second-quarter earnings of $0.40 per share on revenue of $557.4 million, as well as disappointing same-store sales. In response, Piper Sandler, Truist Securities, and UBS all lowered their price targets. PLAY is looking to snap a three-day win streak as it falls to its lowest levels since May.
Options Traders Are Betting Big on LoanDepot Stock
Shares of LoanDepot, Inc (NYSE:LDI) are down 1.8% to trade at $4.44, on track for their first loss in four sessions. In the past two weeks, LDI has twice notched its best-single day percentage gain since February 2021. The shares are up 108.2% since the start of the month alone, lifting the stock from its April lows to a now 118.4% year-to-date gain. There is plenty of room for upgrades, should bearish sentiment begin to unwind.
New Broadcom Bull Fuels Continued Optimism
Shares of Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) were last seen up 0.4% at 361.20, after Macquarie Securities initiated coverage on the chipmaker with an "outperform" rating and $420 price target. The firm cited Broadcom's strength in the specialized chip market. Macquarie isn't the only firm bullish on Broadcom -- heading into today, 34 of the 39 analysts covering the stock recommend a "strong buy." The stock is not far removed from a 9.4% post-earnings pop on Sept.
IonQ Stock Rides Upgrades to Record High
Shares of IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) are up 5.8% to trade at $58.81 after the quantum computing hardware manufacturer received a series of bull notes. Needham Securities raised its price target to $80 from $60, while B. Riley Securities later lifted theirs to $75 from $61. The company's recent buzzy Analyst Day presentation and the completion of its Oxford Ionics acquisition continue to generate excitement among investors, analysts, and traders.
RH Stock Eyes 5-Straight Losses Amid Earnings Blunder
Shares of RH (NYSE:RH) are down 0.2% to trade at $227.87 at last check, after the upscale home furnishings retailer missed second-quarter expectations, reporting earnings per share of $2.93 on $899.2 million in revenue. The California-based company lowered its full-year outlook, pointing to a weak housing market and tariffs. RH is eyeing a fifth-straight daily loss, deepening its 41.6% year-to-date deficit. The stock suffered a 40.1% post-earnings plunge in April -- its worst day on record.
Apple Stock Making Ground After Post-Event Woes
Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) are up 0.4% to trade at $227.75 at last check, cutting into the losses of its previous two days. The stock slipped following Monday's event, where Apple unveiled its new "iPhone Air" lineup alongside updates to its Watch and AirPods products. While the announcements drew attention, some investors were underwhelmed, citing concerns over the company's limited focus on AI integration as competitors like Microsoft (MFST) gain ground.
The Week Ahead: All Eyes on FOMC Rate Cut Decision
While earnings has slowed, a wave of economic data is more than making up for it, with the highly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on deck. A few quarterly reports will still trickle in, including from Darden Restaurants (DRI), Dave & Buster's (PLAY), FedEx (FDX), General Mills (GIS), and Lennar (LEN). Below is the schedule of key market events for the week ahead. All economic dates are tentative and subject to change. The week begins Monday, Sept.
Opendoor Stock Taps 3-Year High as Options Traders Pile On
Shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:OPEN) are surging 61.7% to trade at $9.48, after the company named Shopify (SHOP) executive Kaz Nejatian as its new CEO and co-founder Keith Rabois as chairman. This comes after former CEO Carrie Wheeler resigned last month amid investor pressure. The real estate e-commerce stock is now attracting renewed meme stock attention, especially in the options pits.
Oracle's Exceptional Outlook Boosts Stock to Record Highs
Shares of Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) are up an impressive 35% to trade at $325.95, after the tech company announced that it expects its AI-powered cloud infrastructure revenue to jump from $10.3 billion in 2025 to $144 billion in 2030. The projected growth helped offset Oracle's lukewarm fiscal first-quarter results, as earnings matched estimates at $1.47 per share, while revenue of $14.93 fell just short.
Mission Produce Stock Slices Through Q3 Expectations
The shares of Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) are up 4.4% percent to trade at $13.44 at last check, after the agriculture company beat fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates The global leader in avocado sourcing, producing, and distribution credited its strong results to its marketing and distribution division, which drove higher sales. The stock is on track for a third-straight gain and could today nab its best session of 2025.
Lithium Battery Stock Charges Ahead on Breakthrough Discovery
Shares of QuantumScape Corp (NYSE:QS) were last seen up 25.8% to trade at $9.86, after the battery manufacturer held a landmark live demonstration, successfully powering an electric vehicle (EV) with its solid-state lithium batteries for the first time. The San Jose-based company, which primarily works to ensure the energy efficiency of EVs, collaborated with PowerCo Se, the battery company behind Volkswagen Group, to accomplish this feat, utilizing a Ducati motorcycle as a test subject.
Satellite Stock Orbiting Red on Wall Street
SpaceX's $17 billion acquisition of AWS-4 and H-block wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar (SATS) is shaking up the stock market today. While the stock is continuing to build on this morning's gains, rival AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) is buckling under the pressure of the strengthened competition. ASTS cratered following the announcement, off 6.1% to trade at $39.84, at last check, erasing yesterday's brief rebound.
Earnings Beat Not Enough as Salesforce Shares Plummet
Salesforce Inc (NYSE: CRM) shares were last seen down at 7.9% to trade at 236.23, even after the company topped second-quarter estimates with $10.24 billion in revenue and earnings of $2.91 per share. Despite the impressive numbers, a lower-than-expected revenue guidance for Salesforce's next quarter is dispelling confidence. Sluggish growth despite heavy AI investment is also spelling trouble for the cloud-based blue-chip.
Zscaler Stock Stumbles Despite Earnings Beat
Shares of Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) are 2.9% lower to trade at $266.49 this morning, paring premarket gains despite the company inching past earnings and revenue estimates with $0.89 per share on $719.23 million in revenue. The cloud security leader delivered a strong fourth quarter, with continued growth stemming from its AI-powered model, though the fallout from a recent data breach may be spoiling its post-earnings momentum.
The Week Ahead: Inflation Data Takes Over as Earnings Wind Down
With Labor Day in the rearview mirror and autumn on the horizon, earnings season is easing down, though some reports from heavy hitters and new economic data will keep things interesting. Specifically, Adobe (ADBE), Chewy (CWHY), GameStop(GME), and Kroger (KR) are among the handful of companies slated to announce quarterly results next week. Below is the schedule of key market events for the week ahead. All economic dates are tentative and subject to change. Monday, Sept.
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