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Carl’s Jr. Drops $1 Meals Across SoCal as Shutdown Breaks Record—Who Qualifies, Where to Go, and What It Means for Fast‑Food Stocks

Carl’s Jr. Drops $1 Meals Across SoCal as Shutdown Breaks Record—Who Qualifies, Where to Go, and What It Means for Fast‑Food Stocks

The U.S. government shutdown reached Day 36, now the longest on record, after Senate talks failed overnight. Carl’s Jr. franchisee Akash Management LLC is offering $1 kids meals to federal workers, military families, and SNAP/EBT recipients at select Southern California locations during the shutdown. Courts ordered partial November SNAP funding, but delays and cuts are expected. L.A. County added $10 million to its food bank.

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  • Rocket Lab (RKLB) Soars Near $125 As Retail Investors Eye SpaceX Alternative
    May 19, 2026, 5:10 AM EDT. Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock surged to nearly $125 in May 2026, up from a 52-week low of $23.92, driven by strong Q1 results and renewed investor interest. Q1 2026 revenue jumped 63.5% year-over-year to $200.3 million, with Space Systems segment leading at $136.7 million. The company's Electron rocket achieved a 100% success rate in 2025, while the upcoming Neutron medium-lift reusable rocket targets a $50 million price point, aiming to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. Rocket Lab boasts a $2.2 billion backlog and improved gross margins at 38.2% GAAP. Despite expanding cash reserves of $1.48 billion, RKLB trades at a high valuation of 90 times annualized sales, reflecting market optimism tempered by risks including cash burn, competition, and launch execution.

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NextEra shares dip after $66.8B Dominion deal—What’s on traders’ radar now

NextEra shares dip after $66.8B Dominion deal—What’s on traders’ radar now

19 May 2026
NextEra Energy shares fell 4.6% to $89.04 late Monday after announcing a $66.8 billion stock-led merger with Dominion Energy, whose shares rose 9.4% to $67.56. The deal would create one of the world’s largest electric utilities, serving about 10 million customer accounts and owning 110 gigawatts of generation across four states.
Costco Stock Just Hit a High—Here’s the Next Thing Traders Are Watching

Costco Stock Just Hit a High—Here’s the Next Thing Traders Are Watching

19 May 2026
Costco shares closed Monday up 2.62% at $1,076.47, marking a fifth straight gain and outpacing Walmart and Target. April net sales rose 13% to $23.92 billion, with comparable sales up 11.6%. The company will report fiscal third-quarter earnings on May 28. Analysts’ average price target is $1,072.91, just below Monday’s close.
T1 Energy Stock Just Popped 23%. The Filing Behind the Move Is the Story

T1 Energy Stock Just Popped 23%. The Filing Behind the Move Is the Story

19 May 2026
T1 Energy Inc. shares surged 23.46% to $7.00 Monday after a regulatory filing revealed Situational Awareness LP held 10 million shares, valued at $43.9 million as of March 31. Trading volume hit 88 million shares, far above the 20-day average. T1 reported Q1 net sales of $177.6 million and a net loss to common stockholders of $21.4 million. Construction at its G2_Austin solar site remains on schedule.

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LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.
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