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‘Politics played no role’: Fed hits pause button ahead of midterms

The US central bank has left interest rates on hold, but inflation data due later this week is expected to show another increase in prices.

‘Politics played no role’: Fed hits pause button ahead of midterms

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Kraft Heinz vs. Monster Beverage: Investors Should Consider One's Stagnant Sales Against the Other's Growing Revenue Before Buying Shares

Kraft Heinz's revenue has flatlined over eight quarters, while Monster Beverage's has climbed steadily -- and the gap between them is narrowing.

  • Kraft Heinz sales stagnant between $6 billion and $6.6 billion over 8 quarters
  • Monster Beverage experiences 35% YoY sales growth in Q2, 46% of revenue from international business
  • Investors should compare stagnant Kraft Heinz sales with Monster Beverage's growing revenue

Clean Harbors: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Shifting toward higher-margin products while consolidating operations positions the company to sustain profitability when market conditions normalize.

  • Clean Harbors reported $1.87 billion in record third-quarter 2026 revenue.
  • CEO and COO highlight industrial reshoring, waste management demand growth.
  • Focus on infrastructure investments, data center services, and premium offerings.

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