TEMPTU, a professional airbrush beauty brand, has launched its products on Ulta Beauty Marketplace, making its artist-trusted technology accessible to a wider audience. A curated selection of TEMPTU products became available on Ulta.com on September 8, with a special offer planned for Ulta Beauty’s 21 Days of Beauty event on September 12. This move signifies TEMPTU's expansion from a professional artistry essential to a brand serving both artists and general consumers.

Liberty Global Ltd (NASDAQ:LBTYB) experienced a significant surge in short interest in August, increasing by 290.8% to 4,963 shares, though this still represents a small fraction of outstanding shares. Despite FNY Investment Advisers acquiring a new stake, institutional ownership remains low, and analysts maintain a "Sell" rating for the stock. The company also missed its quarterly earnings expectations, reporting a larger loss per share and lower revenue than estimated.

This article compares Spotify and Netflix's recent quarterly performances and long-term strategies, concluding that Spotify offers more compelling upside. Spotify's focus on Premium subscribers, ARPU growth, and efficient operating leverage with flat headcount, coupled with new revenue streams like audiobooks, positions it for stronger growth over the next five years. While Netflix is a more profitable and safer business currently, its larger valuation and market share suggest less asymmetric upside compared to Spotify's lower market cap and expanding gross margins.

Hershey has resumed dividend growth after a nearly two-year freeze, signaling improved financial confidence following a significant drop in net income in 2025 due to record cocoa costs and tariff expenses. The quarterly dividend, previously held flat at $1.37, increased to $1.452 in February 2026, and full-year 2026 guidance projects substantial EPS growth. This resumption, combined with positive Q1 and Q2 2026 results and anticipated cocoa deflation in 2027, suggests a potential recovery for the company, although the market has not yet fully priced in a durable turn.

Short interest in GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:GCL) significantly increased by 278.4% in August, reaching 314,353 shares. This surge occurred alongside the company's announcement of a $10 million share repurchase program, allowing it to buy back up to 11.6% of its outstanding shares. Despite the buyback indicating leadership's belief in undervaluation, the stock traded near $0.61, reported a quarterly loss, and maintained a consensus "Sell" rating from analysts.

EGH Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:EGHA) experienced a significant 291.3% surge in short interest during August, reaching 1,119 shares by August 31st. Despite this increase, short interest remains a small fraction of shares outstanding, and the days-to-cover ratio is 0.0. Institutional investors like Verbena Value LP and Magnetar Financial LLC have recently established new positions in EGHA, while Periscope Capital Inc. and Clear Street Group Inc. substantially increased their holdings.

Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC) has secured $53 million in refinancing for The Grove, a 235-unit build-to-rent property in Rogers, Arkansas. This nonrecourse financing allowed the joint venture between Brittenum Group and Realty Capital Partners to repay its construction loan, providing time to season the rent roll for a future sale. The Class A community, built in 2024 and 94.5% occupied, is noted for its exceptional resident demographics and is one of the largest BTR communities in the Northwest Arkansas region offering single-family-style homes.

Bronstein, Gewirtz and Grossman, LLC has announced a class action lawsuit against Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) and its officers. The lawsuit alleges that Celsius Holdings made false and misleading statements regarding the health risks of Alani Nu products, particularly their marketing to minors, and seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased Celsius securities between February 21, 2025, and June 3, 2026. Investors with substantial losses are encouraged to come forward to potentially lead the lawsuit.

On September 11, the nuclear energy sector experienced a significant selloff, primarily affecting advanced-reactor developers, while Vistra Corp. and NRG Energy saw their stocks rise. This divergence occurred after UBS downgraded NuScale Power, questioning its commercialization timeline and financial projections. The market's reaction highlighted a preference for companies with existing operational power assets and current earnings over those with speculative future projects in the advanced nuclear sector.

Genesco (GCO) reported a strong second quarter, achieving increased profits despite a 3% dip in revenue by focusing on strategic initiatives and expense leverage. The company's Journeys brand saw its eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales, driven by new store formats, while the Johnston & Murphy brand also performed well. However, the UK-based Schuh brand continues to face challenges due to a difficult consumer market, prompting revised full-year sales guidance.