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Monster led Coca-Cola for 10 years; Coke could outperform in the next decade
With dividends reinvested, $10,000 in Monster Beverage grew to $35,890 from 2016 to 2026, versus $27,930 in Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool says Coke could outperform over the next decade as growth revives, while Monster faces slower-growth concerns and a higher valuation. -
UBS lifts Palantir target to $250, calls it the market’s “best AI enabler”
After Palantir’s AIPCon, UBS analyst Karl Keirstead called the company the market’s “best AI enabler.” UBS raised its price target to $250, implying roughly 32% upside from current levels. Palantir’s platform connects AI models to organizational data and workflows. -
Fed hopes anchored expectations can cool inflation without hurting jobs
After its first rate hike in three years on Sept. 16, the Federal Reserve is betting that anchored inflation expectations can slow price increases without raising unemployment. PCE inflation is 3.7%; officials project it will remain above the 2% target until 2029. -
More Russian hybrid attacks expected in coming months, Denmark says
Denmark’s defence intelligence service says Russia is likely to intensify hybrid warfare against the West in coming months, with more frequent, more consequential attacks on NATO. It sees a low but growing risk of a limited military attack on NATO states bordering Russia. -
Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair; Apple, AmEx and Coca-Cola stakes may stay for decades
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire chairman; Greg Abel is CEO, and Buffett’s son Howard is set to chair the board. The Motley Fool expects Berkshire’s Apple, American Express and Coca-Cola stakes to remain in its portfolio for decades. -
Turkish Airlines firms 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets, with 50 more optional
Turkish Airlines has confirmed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737-8 jets, with options for 50 more and substitution rights for the larger 737-10. Announced Sept. 23, the deal supports its target of operating more than 800 aircraft by 2033. -
Simmons says LeBron was headed to Cleveland before choosing 76ers
Bill Simmons said LeBron James was going to join the Cleveland Cavaliers before ultimately choosing the Philadelphia 76ers. On his podcast, Simmons said he did not know what changed and suggested James chose Philadelphia to pursue an NBA title. -
Yamal and Kane top Gordon’s choices for the 2026 Ballon d’Or
Anthony Gordon named Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane his top two for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, praising Yamal’s achievements at 19 and Kane’s historic season. Gordon is with England for Nations League fixtures ahead of its Saturday night match against Yamal’s Spain. -
An ER doctor's advice: use AI to understand results, not diagnose
An ER physician says AI chatbots can explain medical reports and help patients prepare for appointments, but should not replace a clinician for diagnosis or treatment decisions. In an Oxford study, people using AI identified relevant conditions in fewer than 35% of cases. -
Beverly Hills, 90210 stars pursued new roles after the 2000 finale
After Beverly Hills, 90210 ended in 2000, cast members pursued new TV and film roles; several returned for its 2019 revival. Garth and Spelling co-hosted a rewatch podcast until Spelling left in 2026. Luke Perry died in 2019 and Shannen Doherty in 2024. -
Sarah Jane Ramos denies pregnancy rumor, says she was cheated on repeatedly
Sarah Jane Ramos denied being pregnant after Instagram account WAGs Unfiltered speculated about it from workout photos. In a comment, she said she was happier after leaving a situation where she was “getting cheated on repeatedly.” -
CoreWeave’s Wall Street target implies 63% upside, but risks remain
Yahoo Finance puts CoreWeave’s average price target at $141.39, implying about 63% upside from current levels. Q2 revenue rose 112% to $2.6 billion, but the AI-computing provider reported a $49 million operating loss and a loss per share of $1.14. -
US set to reopen Santa Teresa port for Mexican cattle; beef prices may stay high
The US is set to resume Mexican cattle imports Thursday at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the border’s largest livestock-inspection port. Officials expect 750 to 1,600 cattle daily, but they take five to eight months to reach slaughter, delaying possible beef-price relief. -
Kate moved her clutch to let Tom Cruise help her down the stairs at the Digger premiere
At Tuesday’s Digger premiere in London, Princess Kate switched her clutch to her other hand when Tom Cruise reached to help her down the stairs, allowing him to take her hand. The pair had shared a similar moment at the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick premiere. -
Pope Leo renews AI warning and presses leaders for global rules
Pope Leo renewed a warning Thursday that artificial intelligence poses dangers to security and international peace, urging leaders to govern it wisely. He has called for global rules and oversight of weapons systems he says have advanced beyond practical human control. -
Grizzlies’ Prosper and Hendricks join Memphis service day as season nears
Memphis Grizzlies players Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks joined team employees at Morris Park on Sept. 23 to serve meals and pack hygiene kits for people experiencing homelessness downtown; the event met goals of 400 meals and 1,500 kits. -
UK buyer arranges septic inspection after sellers lack pumping records
A UK buyer said sellers lacked septic-tank pumping records for over 30 years of ownership; an inspection was being arranged. Their contact said full replacement was likely; a commenter estimated replacing it with a treatment plant could cost about £10,000 ($13,334). -
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro diverge on Brazil’s fiscal-adjustment pace
Brazil’s leading candidates Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro offer different fiscal timelines but leave politically costly measures unspecified. Lula’s team targets a primary surplus of about 1.3% of GDP by 2030; Bolsonaro’s team pledges an adjustment of about 1.5% of GDP in 18 months. -
Intuit maintains 2027 outlook as revenue growth is forecast to slow
Intuit reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 outlook, projecting 9%–10% revenue growth, down from 14% in fiscal 2026. After the Investor Day, UBS retained its Neutral rating and $360 price target, saying the event did not materially change sentiment. -
Norway’s central bank lifts rate to 4.5%, leaves door open to another hike
Norway’s central bank raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.50% on Thursday and said another hike is possible if the inflation outlook warrants it. Core consumer prices rose 3% year-on-year in August, above the bank’s roughly 2% target. -
Treasury basis-trade capital falls 20% this year to $1.2 trillion, Morgan Stanley estimates
Capital committed to leveraged Treasury basis trades fell 20% this year to $1.2 trillion, Morgan Stanley estimates, as the profit opportunity narrows. The pullback centers on two- and five-year futures; the bank says it sees no evidence of broad market stress. -
US farm groups press Trump for firm Chinese crop-buying pledges
US farm groups are urging Donald Trump to seek firmer Chinese crop-buying pledges and an end to Beijing’s 10% retaliatory tariff on US farm goods at this week’s summit with Xi Jinping. Analysts expect the sides to reaffirm existing purchase targets, not sign new deals. -
Will Stein encouraged by Minchey's 252-yard, two-TD game against Texas A&M
Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey completed 14 of 18 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s win over a top-10 Texas A&M team. Coach Will Stein said Wednesday that Minchey bounced back from a tough Alabama outing and praised his growth. -
The Jetsons debuted in 1962 as ABC's first color-broadcast program
The Jetsons premiered Sept. 23, 1962, as ABC’s first program to air in color. Its 24-episode first season was followed by additional episodes in the mid-1980s, bringing the series to three seasons. Jim Carrey is set to star in a live-action adaptation. -
EDGE board raises Legacy at Countrywood TIF to $60 million
The EDGE board voted Sept. 16 to increase tax-increment financing (TIF) for the $400 million Legacy at Countrywood project in Cordova from $23 million to $60 million. The eight-year term stays unchanged, and the revised TIF now includes some single-family housing. -
Blue Cross study links AI use to $942 million in added care costs over two years
A Blue Cross Blue Shield Association study attributes $942 million in added insurer costs to more intensive care over 2024–25, compared with 2023; more frequent billing for secondary diagnoses accounted for $653 million, as providers used AI to identify them. -
Argentina’s forecast poverty rise could test Milei before 2027 vote
Argentina’s INDEC is due Thursday to release first-half 2026 poverty data; economists expect the first rise since inflation slowed under Milei. UCA says the rate could reach 35% by year-end, from 28% in 2025, a potential setback for Milei before the 2027 vote. -
US-Japan talks focus on Chinese yttrium bottlenecks before Trump-Xi summit
U.S. and Japanese government and company officials met Sept. 10 to discuss bottlenecks in Chinese yttrium supplies, a rare-earth metal used in aerospace and chipmaking, two weeks before a Trump-Xi summit. Reuters could not determine the meeting's outcome. -
Dixon Gallery opens 50th-anniversary show with nearly 180 works
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis has opened “An Investment in Pleasure,” a 50th-anniversary exhibition featuring nearly 180 works by artists including Monet, Matisse and Cézanne. The show traces the museum’s collection and is on view through Jan. 10.
