A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a softer-than-expected inflation report fueled hopes for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose by 0.2%, which was less than economists had forecast, with the annual rate cooling to 2.4%. This encouraging data increased market expectations for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates as early as June. The news prompted a rally in Treasuries as their yields fell. While the market's reaction was initially described as a "bumpy ride" due to concerns in other sectors, the favorable inflation data ultimately helped calm Wall Street. Lower inflation is a key prerequisite for the central bank to ease its monetary policy, which is generally supportive of stock valuations.
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CINCINNATI — In a move that has electrified the retail sector, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) announced on Monday morning that it has appointed Greg Foran, the former head of Walmart’s U.S. operations, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment ends a nearly year-long leadership vacuum at the
Today, February 9, 2026, marks a watershed moment for The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). After nearly two years of regulatory paralysis, a failed multi-billion dollar merger, and a leadership vacuum following the sudden departure of its long-time chief executive, the nation’s largest traditional grocer has signaled a definitive "new chapter." The appointment of Greg Foran—the [...]
The long-awaited "deal drought" has officially broken. As of early February 2026, the American financial landscape is being reshaped by a massive resurgence in corporate deal-making, punctuated by a staggering 111.5% year-over-year increase in transactions valued over $100 million at the close of 2025. This tidal wave of capital
As of January 16, 2026, the global financial landscape has undergone a silent revolution. The speculative fever that once characterized prediction markets during election cycles has matured into a sophisticated infrastructure for risk management. Today, traders are no longer just betting on outcomes; they are using platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to hedge against the [...]
In a move that signals a paradigm shift for regional grocery chains, Stater Bros. Markets announced on January 15, 2026, that it is significantly expanding its artificial intelligence footprint to manage its entire fresh food operation. The San Bernardino-based retailer, which operates 169 stores across Southern California, is scaling its partnership with Afresh Technologies to [...]
Albertsons’ third quarter was met with a negative reaction from the market as management pointed to a consumer environment marked by pressures across income segments and continued caution in discretionary spending. CEO Susan Morris highlighted the company’s focus on targeted price investments and scaling digital engagement to offset macroeconomic challenges, while President and CFO Sharon McCollam noted sequential improvements in core grocery categories due to these actions. Management characterized the competitive landscape as increasingly promotional, but emphasized that their loyalty and AI-driven personalization helped drive resilience. Morris described the performance as evidence of Albertsons’ ability to “execute with discipline and urgency” despite industry and policy headwinds.
As the first trading weeks of 2026 unfold, the financial landscape is defined by a cautious rotation toward stability. Following a year of cooling economic growth and persistent market volatility in late 2025, institutional investors are increasingly anchoring their portfolios in consumer staples. At the center of this defensive shift
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Grocery retailer Albertsons (NYSE:ACI) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 2% year on year to $18.92 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 10.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of grocery retailer Albertsons (NYSE:ACI) fell 7.6% in the morning session after the company reported its third-quarter 2025 results, which featured a mixed financial outlook for the full year.
Grocery retailer Albertsons (NYSE:ACI) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 2% year on year to $18.92 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 10.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Grocery retailer Albertsons (NYSE:ACI) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 2.5% year on year to $24.88 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.55 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
The retail landscape underwent a seismic shift in late 2025 as a landmark investigation by Consumer Reports (CR), in collaboration with Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union, exposed the staggering scale of AI-driven "surveillance pricing." The report, released in December 2025, revealed that major delivery platforms and retailers are using sophisticated machine learning algorithms to [...]
As the calendar turns to the close of 2025, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads, emerging from the shadow of one of the most contentious merger attempts in retail history. Despite the definitive collapse of its $24.6 billion tie-up with Kroger (NYSE: KR) late last
