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Shares of Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) fell 8% Tuesday morning following the company’s substantial reduction of its fiscal 2026 earnings forecast, citing a challenging macroeconomic backdrop that is weighing on consumer demand. The company now expects comparable earnings per share of $11.30-$11.60, significantly below its previous range of $12.60-$12.90 and analysts’ consensus of $12.66. Constellation also…

Shares of United Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UTHR) jumped 54% following news that the company’s pivotal TETON-2 trial of Tyvaso for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) successfully achieved its primary endpoint. The study found that nebulized Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution significantly outperformed placebo, improving absolute forced vital capacity (FVC) by 95.6 mL (p<0.001). The treatment also demonstrated statistically significant…

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has entered into a sweeping agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence, cloud, and productivity tools across federal agencies. As part of the deal, Microsoft will provide Microsoft 365 Copilot at no additional cost for up to a year to millions of current Microsoft…

Universal Safety Products, Inc. (AMEX:UUU) shares skyrocketed 60% in early Tuesday trading after the company declared a one-time special cash dividend of $1.00 per common share. The dividend will be distributed on September 25, 2025, to investors holding shares as of September 18, 2025. The move comes after the company’s successful asset sale to Feit…

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IONS) jumped 22% on Tuesday after unveiling highly positive topline results from its pivotal Phase 3 CORE and CORE2 trials evaluating olezarsen in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG). The therapy not only lowered fasting triglyceride levels by as much as 72% versus placebo, but also achieved an 85% reduction in acute pancreatitis…

U.S. markets are poised for a weak start Tuesday, with futures pointing lower as investors digest a fresh wave of tariff-related uncertainty. The pressure comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declared that the bulk of tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump were unlawful. In a 7-4 decision, the court…

The recent summer rally in U.S. equities, fueled by strong corporate profits, falling Treasury yields, and moderate oil prices, is set for critical scrutiny in the coming weeks, according to Raymond James. In a research note, the firm emphasized that “this rally is built on low oil prices, declining Treasury yields, and steady labor market.”…

U.S. homebuilding shares may attract renewed focus on Tuesday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the Trump administration is exploring the possibility of declaring a national housing emergency this fall. “We may declare a national housing emergency in the fall,” Bessent told the Washington Examiner, adding that the White House is evaluating ways to…

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) saw its shares slip 1.2% in premarket trading Tuesday, following a Reuters report indicating that U.S. sign-ups for its Prime subscription service slowed during this year’s expanded Prime Day event. Reuters reported that Amazon added 5.4 million new U.S. Prime members across the three weeks leading up to the sale and the four-day…

PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) shares rose 4% after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a roughly $4 billion stake in the snack and beverage giant. The report indicated that Elliott aims to push for strategic changes at PepsiCo to lift its underperforming share price. The fund now ranks among…