Strategy's 'We're Back' Bitcoin Buy Was a One-Week Thing: What's Going On?
Strategy pauses Bitcoin purchases at 845,050 BTC, repurchases $176.3M in STRC stock and doubles its buyback authorization to $2B.
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Strategy pauses Bitcoin purchases at 845,050 BTC, repurchases $176.3M in STRC stock and doubles its buyback authorization to $2B.
Filed: 2026-09-08 AccNo: 0001004155-26-000016 Size: 170 KB Item 8.01: Other Events
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Capri Holdings is experiencing improved consumer engagement with Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo databases growing 8% and 7% year-over-year respectively. Despite a 3.5% revenue decline to $769 million in Q1 FY2027, the company achieved a 40% increase in adjusted operating income and 30% rise in adjusted earnings. Strategic marketing campaigns, including influencer collaborations and limited-edition product launches, are driving database growth and sales increases, though converting this engagement into sustained sales remains a key challenge.
Newmont Corporation (NEM) reported a 13% year-over-year decline in Q2 gold production to 1.29 million ounces, with 2026 guidance showing further production decline to 5.26 million ounces. The company expects significantly higher all-in-sustaining costs of $1,680 per ounce in 2026 compared to $1,358 in 2025, driven by lower volumes, higher royalties, and deferred capital. Competitors Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle showed mixed results with sequential production gains but facing their own challenges.
Kinross Gold (KGC) gained 12.7% in the past month driven by gold price recovery and solid earnings. While the company boasts a strong development pipeline expected to add 3 million ounces of production and maintains robust financial health with $4.4 billion in liquidity, it faces headwinds from elevated production costs and declining earnings estimates. The company maintains a Hold rating with limited near-term production growth expected through 2028.
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) reported fiscal 2026 revenues nearly doubled to $39.1 billion with record backlog levels. The company projects fiscal 2027 sales of $65-$72 billion driven by AI infrastructure demand. SMCI is expanding its Data Center Building Block Solutions strategy, strengthening liquid-cooling capabilities, and benefits from partnerships with major chip manufacturers. The stock trades at attractive valuations with a forward P/E of 8.94X versus industry average of 10.36X, earning a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating.
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United Natural Foods (UNFI) reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.62, with an 11.29% earnings surprise. However, the stock received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating due to mixed estimate revisions. The Food - Miscellaneous industry ranks in the bottom 16% of Zacks industries. Peer company Hain Celestial is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share with revenues declining 29.4% year-over-year.
Zacks recommends five Zacks Rank #1 stocks that have surged year-to-date while remaining undervalued: Super Micro Computer, Archer-Daniels-Midland, The Allstate, Centene, and Avnet. These stocks combine strong growth projections with attractive valuations relative to industry and S&P 500 benchmarks, positioning them for continued gains in 2026.
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Eli Lilly's neuroscience business, currently representing only 2% of revenues, is experiencing strong 32% growth with key products Kisunla and Emgality. The company is aggressively expanding its neuroscience pipeline through acquisitions including AtaiBeckley for treatment-resistant depression therapies, positioning neuroscience as a potential long-term growth driver to diversify beyond its dominant cardiometabolic business.
Wall Street's cryptocurrency environment has improved with growing institutional participation through regulated ETFs, regulatory progress via the CLARITY Act, and stablecoin adoption. Bitcoin ETFs saw strong inflows in August-September 2026, while three crypto-related stocks—Figure Technology, Chime Financial, and Paymentus—are highlighted as investment opportunities. However, cryptocurrencies remain vulnerable to interest rate changes and Federal Reserve policy shifts.
ABM Industries reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.04 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.01, with revenues of $2.32 billion exceeding expectations by 0.71%. However, the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, gaining 11.2% versus the market's 12.8%. The company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market. The Business - Services industry ranks in the bottom 24% of Zacks industries.
CrossAmerica Partners (CAPL) and Global Partners (GLP) are compared as energy MLPs offering income and fuel market exposure. CAPL offers a 9% yield with improving cash flow and coverage, while GLP provides broader operations, lower leverage, and cheaper valuation. CAPL receives a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating as the better buy despite both showing strong EBITDA and distributable cash flow growth.
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Merck's stock is trading near its 52-week high, driven by positive phase III data for its Keytruda-Moderna cancer therapy combo and strong fundamentals. Keytruda is expected to reach $35 billion in peak sales by 2028, with the company launching 20 new drugs by 2030. However, Merck faces significant headwinds including Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration, declining Gardasil vaccine sales, and generic erosion of diabetes and other drugs.
Kenneth B. Robinson, Director at Abercrombie & Fitch, sold 800 shares valued at $119,752 on August 28, 2026. Despite the sale, Robinson retains 7,169 shares worth $1.06 million. The transaction follows ANF's impressive 54% one-year return, though the article notes that insider sales can occur for various reasons including tax withholding and prearranged plans.
Rather than moving to cash during market uncertainty, investors should consider allocating to long-term bonds as a defensive strategy. Bonds tend to appreciate during market downturns when central banks lower interest rates, provide higher yields than cash, and offer portfolio diversification. The article emphasizes that while market crashes are inevitable historically, attempting to time them is futile—instead, building a balanced portfolio with uncorrelated assets like bonds can help investors weather volatility.
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Nokia distributed 687,145 treasury shares to participants in its stock-based incentive programs on September 8, 2026, in accordance with program terms. The distribution was based on a board decision from October 2, 2025. Following the distribution, Nokia holds 83,304,077 treasury shares.
Quest Diagnostics CEO J. E. Davis sold 10,000 shares worth $2.4 million on September 1, 2026, under a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement. The sale represents 8% of his direct holdings, leaving him with $28.9 million in company stock. Analysts view this as a routine portfolio adjustment rather than a sign of concern about the company's fundamentals.
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