Recent research and updated guidelines indicate that even moderate alcohol consumption, more than two drinks per week, poses significant health risks, including increased cancer risk and no safe level of alcohol intake, challenging previous beliefs about its health benefits.
Carnival exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with record revenue and strong 2026 guidance, leading to a rise in cruise stocks including Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, signaling a positive outlook for the cruise industry despite recent volatility and Caribbean market concerns.
Nike's stock fell over 9% after the company beat second-quarter estimates but issued disappointing guidance, expecting revenue to decline in the third quarter, indicating that its turnaround may take longer than anticipated.
Micron Technology's stock surged after posting strong Q1 FY26 results and issuing optimistic guidance, driven by robust demand for memory chips in AI data centers and supply constraints, with analysts showing strong confidence in its future prospects.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its General Handbook to provide guidance on the ethical use of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that AI cannot replace divine inspiration or meaningful relationships with God and others. Church leaders advise using AI positively and responsibly, supporting spiritual work without replacing personal spiritual guidance, and caution against sharing sensitive information with AI tools not managed by the Church. Leaders like Elder Bednar and Elder Gong have emphasized the importance of aligning AI use with gospel principles, seeking divine wisdom, and respecting faith traditions in AI development and application.
On reported a record-breaking third quarter in 2025 with a 24.9% increase in net sales to CHF 794.4 million, driven by strong demand across channels and regions, especially in apparel and Asia-Pacific. The company achieved a gross profit margin of 65.7% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.6%, raising its full-year guidance with expected net sales of CHF 2.98 billion and continued profitability growth. Strategic investments, athlete achievements, and collaborations bolster its global premium brand position.
Duolingo's stock dropped 27% after issuing lighter-than-expected guidance, as the company shifts focus towards long-term user growth and invests heavily in AI-driven features, despite beating revenue and subscriber growth estimates in the recent quarter.
Duolingo reported strong third-quarter revenue and EBITDA exceeding expectations, but its stock fell 25% due to disappointing fourth-quarter guidance and a strategic shift towards long-term user growth over immediate profits, causing uncertainty among investors.
e.l.f. Beauty's stock dropped 29% after its full-year guidance fell short of expectations, impacted by tariffs and the integration of its acquisition Rhode, which is expected to significantly boost sales but has yet to meet profit forecasts.
Rivian's stock surged after the company reported earnings that beat estimates and reaffirmed its future guidance, signaling strong investor confidence in its financial outlook.
Eli Lilly exceeded earnings and revenue estimates in Q3, driven by strong sales of weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro, leading to an upward revision of its full-year outlook and a 5% premarket stock increase.
Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock declined following its earnings report due to disappointing future guidance, signaling investor concern over its outlook.
CVS Health exceeded earnings estimates and raised its full-year guidance driven by improvements in its insurance segment and strong performance across all business units, despite posting a net loss due to a goodwill impairment charge. The company's strategic adjustments and growth in pharmacy, insurance, and health services have contributed to its positive outlook and an 85% stock increase for the year.
Cadence Design Systems beat Q3 earnings expectations with $1.93 per share on $1.34 billion in sales, but its stock fell nearly 2% after issuing a disappointing Q4 outlook, despite a record backlog and positive full-year guidance.
Rivian reported better-than-expected Q3 2025 EV deliveries of over 13,000 vehicles, despite lower production, and has maintained its annual delivery guidance between 41,500 and 43,500 units, with full financial results to be released on November 4, 2025.