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Broadcom (AVGO) just delivered one of its strongest quarters ever, yet the stock slipped, and at least one Wall Street firm trimmed its price target.

That mix of good news and caution is what investors are weighing right now.

Broadcom designs custom chips and networking gear that power the data centers behind today’s biggest artificial intelligence systems. 

It also sells infrastructure software after buying VMware.

The company makes most of its money selling semiconductors to giant cloud customers and charging recurring fees for that software.

Why Truist trimmed its Broadcom price target after earnings

Truist Securities lowered its 12-month target on Broadcom to $520 from $550 on September 3, 2026, while keeping its Buy rating, Investing.com reported.

Analyst William Stein called the results good, though not spotless. Two things bothered him:

The forward guidance. Broadcom guided fourth-quarter revenue to about $34.8 billion, just under the high end of what Wall Street wanted, according to CNBC.

A small software miss. The infrastructure software unit landed slightly below expectations, which pushed sentiment lower.

Stein also cut his fiscal 2027 earnings estimate slightly, to $21.12 per share from $22.35.

Broadcom’s stock pulled back after fiscal third-quarter results even as the company raised its long-term AI revenue targets.NurPhoto / Getty Images

What Broadcom actually reported in fiscal Q3

The fiscal third-quarter numbers, reported September 2, were huge.

Revenue rose 86% from a year earlier to $29.6 billion, and adjusted earnings hit $3.32 a share, beating expectations of $3.25, Broadcom confirmed.

AI semiconductor revenue grew 221% year over year, the fastest-growing part of the business.

The quarter beat expectations. However, the market wanted next quarter’s guidance to be bigger.

The AI targets that still support the bull case

Broadcom raised its long-term AI outlook.

CEO Hock Tan said the company expects AI revenue to roughly double to about $115 billion in fiscal 2027, then double again to $230 billion in fiscal 2028, Investing.com reported. 

Tan said Broadcom has already secured supply to meet those figures, with demand from Google, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta.

At $520, Truist’s reduced target still sits roughly 45% above Broadcom’s recent price near $357, so the firm sees the pullback as a valuation reset rather than a broken business.

What could still hold Broadcom back

The growth path depends on things outside a chip designer’s control, and Tan flagged some constraints.

Data-center construction, power availability, advanced wafers, substrates, and high-bandwidth memory supply could all slow how quickly customers can deploy the chips.

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If any of those tighten, the 2027 and 2028 targets get harder to hit on schedule. 

There is also a concentration risk, since a handful of AI labs drive much of the demand.

Where Wall Street stands on Broadcom stock now

Truist is not the only one that moved its target, and the reactions were split.

TD Cowen cut its target to $475, while Citi raised its target to $515 and Cantor Fitzgerald pushed to $600.

Across 29 analysts, Broadcom holds a consensus Strong Buy rating with an average target of about $521.41.

What investors can take from the Broadcom reaction

Broadcom shares have lagged the wider chip sector this year, rising only about 6% in 2026, while the group climbed far more. 

That’s why the bar heading into earnings was already high.

A few things worth watching before deciding:

Whether AI orders from Google, OpenAI, and Meta maintain their pace

Whether supply and power bottlenecks relax into 2027

How much software revenue recovers next quarter

If those trends stay firm, a lower target after a record quarter may prove to be a short-term dip rather than a warning.

The custom-chip demand driving Broadcom has not faded. The market just wanted more of it, faster.

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Not paying back a business loan kicks off a process that can end up with the company being forced to liquidate.

“A business loan goes into default when you repeatedly violate the legal terms of your loan agreement. When you default on your loan, you’ve continuously missed payments — and have not reached a resolution with your lender. At this point, your lender has determined that you will not repay your debt,” according to NerdWallet.

It can kick off a process that may end in the business losing its collateral.

“Once you miss one or more business loan payments, the lender will likely contact you to inform you of the delinquency and try to reach a resolution. If you fail to respond and your loan falls into default, the lender will make every attempt to collect on the debt,” the financial website added.

That’s where one major Qdoba Mexican Eats franchise operator finds itself, and the case has moved to court.

Qdoba operator sued by its bank

Bank Midwest claims that a major Qdoba franchisee, Pennsylvania-based The Integritty Group (TIG), has defaulted on a $20 million loan that was taken out in April 2025, leaving approximately $18.3 million in outstanding debt across 41 restaurants, Nation’s Restaurant News reported.

The bank filed a lawsuit, which can be found on PacerMonitor, against the franchisee on Aug. 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The suit includes dozens of related Queso Time restaurant companies operating in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

“The complaint claims that TIG hid a ‘serious liquidity problem’ and — without notifying the bank — entered into a deal to terminate its franchise agreement with Qdoba and sell the restaurants it operates, putting the loan collateral at risk,” Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJ) reported.

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Bank Midwest, according to the lawsuit documents, wants the court to appoint a receiver to take over management of TIG’s restaurants and eventually sell its assets.

“In its complaint, Bank Midwest alleges TIG has not been in good standing with Qdoba Franchisor LLC, the business overseeing the chain’s franchising, since July 2025 but did not tell the lender until July 2026. At that time, TIG shared with the bank a March 2026 workout letter created with Qdoba Franchisor, documents show, according to KCBJ.

Qdoba itself has not been named as a party in the lawsuit.Shutterstock

Qdoba is not part of the case

In a statement emailed to Nation’s Restaurant News, a company spokesperson wrote, “Qdoba is not a party to this complaint and has no comment on the allegations. We remain focused on serving our guests across the Philadelphia market.”

TIG has not commented publicly on the case, and its website has been taken down. Visitors to the site get the following message: “We are currently updating our site. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will be back shortly.”

An archived version of the site from March 17 shares a number of facts about the company.

TIG is based in the Philadelphia market with operating restaurants across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and Florida.

The company has 68 locations across five states.

In addition to Qdoba, the website shows the chain operating Dave’s Hot Chicken, Green Turtle, Checkers, PayMore, and Ford’s Garage franchises.

The company also shared a statement on the web page devoted to its charitable efforts.

“TIG Corp. has built a strong reputation on core values like honesty, fairness, respect, and community. We are committed to not only providing exceptional services but also making a positive impact on the world around us,” it posted.

TIG and Bank Midwest’s dispute at a glance

“Per court filings, TIG owed approximately $432,000 in August rent for its Qdoba locations, more than $1 million in unpaid sales taxes, and over $300,000 owed to DoorDash. Notably, the bank offered $850,000 in emergency funding to stabilize operations, but TIG never signed the paperwork necessary to draw the funds. The case is ongoing,” according to KCBJ.

Bank Midwest sued The Integritty Group (TIG), a Pennsylvania-based Qdoba franchisee, on Aug. 6, 2026, alleging the company defaulted on a $20 million loan. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

About $18.3 million remained outstanding on the loan, according to Bank Midwest’s allegations. NRN reports that the loan was originated in April 2025 and covered TIG’s restaurant operations.

The loan was tied to 41 restaurants. TIG operates those Qdoba locations through numerous Queso Time entities across Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Bank Midwest alleges TIG violated the loan agreements and failed to cure the defaults after being given an opportunity to do so. These are allegations from the bank, not court findings.

The loan dispute has also involved TIG’s Qdoba franchise agreements. Bank Midwest sought the emergency appointment of a receiver, and federal courts subsequently entered orders appointing a receiver over the Queso borrower and its assets and business operations.

A Delaware federal court’s Aug. 24 order appointed GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group as receiver of the Queso borrower and its assets and business operations.

The litigation has spilled into multiple federal courts because the restaurant entities operate across several states. Related Bank Midwest proceedings were filed in Florida, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York under the federal receivership statute. Sources: NRN, Justia

There is no indication in the court filings that the 41 Qdoba restaurants have closed as the case makes its way through the court system.

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Cristiano Amon spent months talking about a customer he would not name. On Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)’s fiscal second-quarter earnings call in April, the CEO said the company would begin shipping data center chips to “a large hyperscaler” within the calendar year, according to CNBC.

At Qualcomm’s Investor Day in June, executives went further. They disclosed two unnamed hyperscaler custom-silicon deals already moving through wafer production, alongside named CPU partnerships with Microsoft and Meta.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, one of those names finally surfaced. Qualcomm and Amazon (AMZN) announced a multi-generational collaboration to build custom AI chips and next-generation optical networking for AWS data centers, according to Qualcomm’s press release.

Qualcomm shares jumped more than 9% in premarket trading and climbed as high as 10% during the session, CNBC reported.

The move stands out against a rough year. Qualcomm shares had slipped about 1% in 2026 before Tuesday, as an August rebound only partly offset losses tied to weaker smartphone demand, according to Reuters.

Inside the deal: chips, optics and a warrant

The agreement covers custom silicon built for AI inference, the process of running trained models rather than training them, spanning multiple chip generations.

It also covers optical connectivity extending to 1.6 terabits per second, drawing on the SerDes and optical DSP technology Qualcomm gained through its $2.4 billion acquisition of Alphawave Semi, which closed in December 2025.

Reuters described inference as a fast-growing market that has become a key battleground among chipmakers, distinct from the training workloads Nvidia’s GPUs still dominate.

The financing structure is the more revealing detail. Qualcomm will issue Amazon a warrant to buy up to 25 million QCOM shares at $161.26 each, a stake worth roughly $4 billion, Bloomberg reported. Of that, 3.75 million shares vest immediately, Qualcomm said, and the warrant expires in 2036.

Qualcomm is also expanding its own use of AWS infrastructure, including Amazon Bedrock, to speed up chip design cycles, per the press release. The two companies are now customer and vendor in both directions.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has spent 2026 building out the company’s AI data center strategy, culminating in Tuesday’s Amazon deal.AutumnSkyPhotography / Getty Images

Qualcomm is challenging a two-company duopoly

Custom AI chip design is not an open market. Broadcom and Marvell together handle the overwhelming majority of hyperscaler custom silicon co-design work, according to Tom’s Hardware.

Amazon’s existing Trainium chips, designed by its Annapurna Labs unit, already lean on Marvell for parts of the manufacturing and interconnect work.

That is exactly the territory Qualcomm’s optical connectivity business now occupies. Analysts at SemiAnalysis have flagged Marvell as a potential loser if Amazon diversifies its custom-silicon suppliers, per AIMultiple.

A win with Amazon lets Qualcomm test whether Alphawave’s technology can pry open a market two rivals have controlled for years.

Breaking into this new data center market is critical as Qualcomm faces a looming revenue cliff in its legacy smartphone business. Apple’s modem supply contract, long Qualcomm’s largest single revenue source, expires in March 2027, and Apple has been moving toward in-house chips for years.

Qualcomm has set a target of more than $15 billion in data center revenue by fiscal 2029, up from roughly $5 billion projected for fiscal 2027, according to CNBC.

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The custom-silicon market is also growing fast. ASIC-based AI servers are projected to reach 27.8% of total AI server shipments in 2026, according to Tom’s Hardware, nearly triple the growth rate of general-purpose GPU servers.

Qualcomm doubled its own ambitions in June, raising its fiscal 2029 non-handset revenue target to $40 billion from a prior $22 billion goal, per CNBC.

Chipmakers are starting to pay their customers

The warrant structure is not unique to Qualcomm. AMD gave OpenAI a warrant for up to 160 million shares, worth roughly 10% of the company, in exchange for a multi-gigawatt chip supply agreement announced in October, per CNBC.

Nvidia separately committed up to $100 billion to help fund OpenAI’s own infrastructure buildout.

In each case, the chip supplier hands equity upside to the customer to lock in years of guaranteed demand. That is a very different arrangement from a traditional purchase order, and it means the supplier’s stock price is now tied to how well its customer’s business performs, not just to unit sales.

Qualcomm has not named the second unnamed hyperscaler customer from June’s Investor Day.

Whoever it is, the market now has a template for how that reveal is likely to land: a stock jump, a warrant, and years of committed silicon.

That shift changes what due diligence looks like for AI-adjacent stocks. Investors now need to track not just backlog and bookings, but how much equity a company has already promised away to keep that backlog intact.

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Kevin O’Leary has never been subtle about how he thinks investors get it wrong. Most people focus on what to buy. He focuses on the risks first.

On Aug. 30, the “Shark Tank” investor and billionaire posted five rules to X (the former Twitter) that strip his investing philosophy down to its core.

No hot tips. No market timing. Just the framework he says keeps capital alive and working.

The 5 rules O’Leary says every investor needs

“My top 5 rules of investing are simple,” O’Leary wrote on X. The rules he listed:

Never get too concentrated.

Keep debt under control.

Stay liquid.

Protect the principal and live off the cash flow.

Never own an investment that does not pay you.

The through line connecting all five is risk management rather than return chasing. O’Leary is not telling investors to swing for the fences. He is telling them how to avoid getting wiped out before the fences even come into view.

“Wealth is not just about how much you own,” he wrote. “It is about protecting your capital, staying flexible, and making sure your money keeps working for you.”

Why concentration and debt are the two things that get people in trouble

Most investors who blow up a portfolio do it with one of two mistakes. They put too much into one thing, or they borrowed too much to do it.

Concentration is the one people underestimate when things are going well. A single stock that has doubled feels like a good reason to hold more of it. Then it halves. A portfolio that was 40% in one name just lost 20% overall, and that is before counting anything else that went wrong.

O’Leary’s own limits are specific: no more than 5% of a portfolio in any single stock, and no more than 20% in any one sector. When a position runs past those thresholds, he trims it back down, TheStreet reported.

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Debt makes it worse. An investor who borrows to invest can survive a bad year if they can hold on. The problem is that margin calls do not care whether you want to hold on.

If the position moves against you far enough, you get forced out at the worst possible moment. The loss becomes permanent. That is how temporary market declines turn into lasting damage.

O’Leary has watched this pattern play out repeatedly across the companies that come through “Shark Tank.”

The ones that fail are not always the ones with bad ideas. Some of them have good ideas and bad capital structures. They run out of runway before the business has a chance to prove itself.

The income rule and why O’Leary will not budge on it

His final rule is the one that draws the most pushback. Plenty of successful investors hold assets that generate no current income at all.

Berkshire Hathaway does not pay a dividend. Bitcoin generates nothing. Gold sits there.

O’Leary does not care. He has argued publicly for years that an asset that does not pay you requires you to time your exit perfectly to get anything out of it. You have to be right twice. Once when you buy and once when you sell. An asset that pays dividends, interest, or rent gives you a return even when you are wrong about the direction of the price.

That preference also shapes how O’Leary thinks about liquidity, his third rule. Staying liquid is not just about having cash on hand. It is about not being forced to sell an income-generating asset before you want to because something unexpected happened.

The income cushions the waiting. Without it, every dip becomes a pressure test.

The through line connecting all five of O’Leary’s investing rules is risk management rather than return chasing.sibway / Getty Images

How O’Leary’s advice compares with Buffett, Bezos, and Dalio

O’Leary is not alone in this framework. Warren Buffett has argued for decades that temperament matters more than intellect in investing, and that the first rule is: Never lose money. The second rule, he has said, is Don’t forget the first rule.

Jeff Bezos has highlighted Buffett’s “get-rich-slowly scheme,” noting that thinking in seven-year periods and deferring gratification creates advantages most short-term traders give up.

Ray Dalio has recommended building 10 to 15 good, uncorrelated, risk-balanced return streams to improve the ratio of returns to risk, and has warned that recovering from large losses requires disproportionately larger gains than most investors realize, Yahoo Finance reported.

The overlap is not accidental. Diversification, discipline, income, and avoiding catastrophic loss show up in every serious long-term investor’s framework. O’Leary just tends to say it louder.

What investors should take from this

The rules are not complicated. That is the point.

Most investing mistakes do not come from a lack of sophistication. They come from concentration, borrowed money, and holding assets that generate nothing while you wait for them to pay off.

The question worth asking is how many of O’Leary’s five rules a given portfolio currently violates. Not hypothetically, but actually.

Is there one position that represents a third of everything? Is there margin debt that would cause forced selling in a downturn? Is there an emergency fund? How much of the expected return depends on the price going up versus income coming in right now?

Those questions are not comfortable. They are exactly the ones O’Leary is asking investors to sit with before the market forces the conversation on its own terms.

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Why we love this deal

Electronic devices are always inevitably expensive, and although we can understand why, that doesn’t make it any more fun to deal with when we purchase a new tablet or phone and see the price ring up on the screen. Nowadays, electronic devices are an important necessity because they allow us to correspond and connect with others, complete work tasks, browse the web, and, when it’s fun time, stream our favorite shows and listen to music. But just because they’re an expensive shopping category doesn’t mean you have to settle for forking over hundreds of dollars to get a quality device, and Walmart’s latest sale on the Zonko Android 16 Tablet is proof of that.

Originally $200, the 10-inch tablet is 55% off during the limited-time Flash deal. You can save $110 and get the tablet along with an accessory bundle for just $90, and if the reviews are any indication, it’s quite the impressive gadget. 

Zonko Android 16 Tablet, $90 (was $200) at Walmart

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Why do shoppers love it?

With an Android 16 operating system, this tablet is designed to streamline multitasking and offer advanced security and piracy controls. The 10-inch screen has a 1280×800 HD in-plane switching (IPS) display with adaptive brightness that delivers crisp, vibrant visuals and dual speakers that deliver immersive audio for streaming and music purposes as well as meetings and video calls. It also has a low blue light mode for safe, comfortable watching that doesn’t strain your eyes. There are two cameras, a front-facing 8 million pixels (MP) with flash and a rear 13MP camera. 

Certified with Google Mobile Services (GMS) and pre-installed with Google Play, you instantly get access to a whole plethora of apps as soon as you turn on the device. Ranging from games and social media to productivity tools, the pre-installed apps allow you to enjoy using the tablet for work or play, making it easy to switch between one or the other with the push of a button. 

The device has 12 gigabytes of random access memory (GB RAM) and 64 GB of storage space. This means it’s a high-speed device that can effortlessly multitask and provide enough room to keep your photos, videos, documents, and other files safe and secure. The 64GB is even expandable up to 512GB if you need more room. 

With a 6000 milliampere-hour (mAh) battery, the tablet can typically last between 32 to 48 hours total before needing a recharge, although that number decreases with increased daily usage. It has dual-band 2.4G/5G WiFi for an ultra-fast stable internet connection which eliminates the risk or concern for buffering or lagging.

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It also comes with an accessories bundle which comes with a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, stylus pen, screen protector, protective case, and charger. 

What to expect from a $90 tablet: Pros and cons

Pros

Powerful battery: The 6000 mAh battery can typically last about one to two days on a full charge with moderate use. 

Accessories included: With your purchase you get a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, stylus pen, screen protector, protective case, and charger. 

Safety features available: The device does have parental controls that you can engage if your children will be using the device. 

Cons

Lacks reviews: This tablet only has a handful of reviews from shoppers. 

Android specific: Because it’s an Android device, you aren’t able to download any Apple apps other than Apple TV or Apple Music. 

Shoppers really appreciate the value of this tablet, especially considering the fact you get the tablet and accessories bundle for a great price. Set up of the device is very easy and hassle-free, and shoppers say it operates like a “mini desktop computer.” The display is vibrant and the snappy operating system runs at efficient speeds. One shopper called it a “sleek, portable powerhouse” that’s perfect for families and on-the-go use. 

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Take advantage of this great 55% off sale and pick up the Zonko Android 16 Tablet for yourself to see its full capabilities in real time. 

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With fall almost here, we’re thinking of all the ways to upgrade our outdoor spaces before winter. Patio sets are a favorite, as they’re the perfect spots to sit and gather with friends and family. But if you have more room to spare, or want an outdoor piece that’s sole purpose is for relaxation, consider adding an outdoor swing glider to your patio makeover shopping list.

The Costway 3-Seater Patio Swing Glider is an adorable choice that offers not just style, but also comfort as it comes with a built-in canopy. It’s on sale for only $100 with a Walmart deal. That’s a total of $79 in savings and 44% off its regular price of $179.

Costway 3-Seater Patio Swing Glider with Canopy, $100 (was $179) at Walmart

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Why do shoppers love it?

If you think an outdoor rocking chair is soothing, just wait until you experience the relaxation effect of a patio swing. On top of a gentle rocking motion that could lull anyone to sleep, this outdoor must-have features a soft cushion with thick foam padding and a removable Oxford fabric cover. The seat is 51 inches long with a backrest that’s 18 inches high, with more than enough space to fit up to three people or one person who wants to curl up and lounge or nap outside. 

Unlike some other patio swings, this glider comes with a built-in canopy that can protect you from the sun. It’s made of polyester that’s fade-resistant and drizzle-proof, keeping you safe from both the sun and light rain. Plus, it has a knob that can adjust the angle of the canopy.

Complete with an A-shaped metal frame, this set is sturdy and durable. It’s made from powder-coated metal tubing that’s rustproof, and its spring hooks and non-slip foot pads make it extra secure. But as durable as it may be, it’s best to pair it with a furniture cover during harsher spring and summer rainy days to keep it in tip-top shape. 

The patio swing is available in six colors. Our favorite has to be the green-and-white striped variation, as it’s a fun pattern that will pop in any outdoor space.

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Details to know

Dimensions: 67.5 inches long by 43.5 inches wide by 60.5 inches high.

Canopy dimensions: 64.5 inches long by 47 inches wide.

Colors: Seven.

Weight capacity: Up to 500 pounds.

“This has become my favorite piece of outdoor furniture,” one reviewer said. “It’s comfortable and sturdy enough for my elderly mother to sit on it and get up from it without assistance.” They added that they like how the adjustable canopy ensures they’re protected from the sun, and they’re thinking about getting another one.

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The Costway 3-Seater Patio Swing Glider with Canopy is a cute and stylish outdoor upgrade, but act fast before this deal goes away.

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If you’re doing lawn work, it might surprise you to see how many outdoor tools you have at home. So much so that your garage may not have enough room to keep it all organized. Don’t worry, because Walmart has a Devoko Metal Storage Shed on sale for a price that won’t mow down your budget.

Typically listed for $166, this backyard addition measuring 5 by 3 feet is now available for $105. This brown shed is easy to assemble at home. It can fit in with your patio, driveway, or backyard, so you always know where the hedge clippers are.

Devoko Metal Patio Shed, $105 (was $166) at Walmart

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Details to know

The compact size might not look like much, but the inner shed has plenty of room for leaning essentials on the walls, placing items on the floor, or building shelves to organize your gardening favorites. The shed’s roof features recesses on top that let rain roll off of it while being strong enough to withstand rough winds. Its body is also made with high-quality steel, so your tools will stay safe in stormy weather. There’s also a handy lock on its door so you can rest easy knowing everything will stay in its place.

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Why do shoppers love it?

Walmart shoppers were pleasantly surprised by the shed’s usefulness, throwing five-star ratings and reviews for the backyard accessory. One customer called the shed “sturdy and very attractive,” adding that it was “big enough for all [their] tools, yet small enough to fit on [their] driveway.” A different customer shared that the shed is high quality and easy to assemble in less than five hours. One shopper praised the shed’s large capacity while sitting on their patio, while another called it a “great outdoor shed.”

The Devoko Metal Storage Shed is a great addition to your backyard setup, espeicially while it’s only $105. It has plenty of space for lawn care essentials, is easy to assemble at home, and can withstand the roughest storms in the summer and beyond.

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Creating a warm and inviting space can be an important part of having your own place, especially when the colder seasons start to creep up. Focusing outdoor gatherings around the grill or fire pit for physical warmth is always great, but setting up some soft, warm-toned lights can also make your space feel extremely comfortable. It allows you to stay and hang out even after the sun goes down, and when paired with a heating lamp or soft blanket, it creates the ultimate hangout spot that you can use year-round, any time of day or night. 

For only $14, the Joomer 65-Foot Solar String Globe Lights offer warm light that brightens the area and makes it easy to enjoy time outdoors after sunset. They’re easy to hang anywhere and can be used indoors or outdoors, as long as the solar panel sits in a window with sun. Shoppers can save 13% at Amazon.

Joomer 65-Foot Solar String Globe Lights, $14 (was $16) at Amazon

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Why do shoppers love it?

These lights are extremely easy to install and feature a waterproof design that makes them perfect for your backyard. The IP65 rating allows them to withstand rain, snow, sun, wind, and more, and the plastic globe casings prevent shattering, keeping your outdoor space safer and easier to manage. They can be wrapped around the bannister, hung with small hooks, or draped over fences, offering soft lighting for any occasion. The crystal globe design creates fractured light that isn’t harsh on the eyes, offering a fun alternative to normal bulbs. 

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The auto-sensor senses when it gets dark, automatically turning on the lights so you don’t have to worry about it, and the solar panel provides free electricity to keep the lights running every day. They feature eight lighting modes, including wave, sequential, slo-glo, flash, slow fade, twinkle, steady on, and a combination, making them great for relaxing in the evening or offering a nice twinkling glow for backyard parties. The lights are 65 feet long, include a 6.5-foot cable for the solar panel, and include 100 LED globes. The solar panel can easily produce enough energy for these lights, but should be routinely wiped with a cloth to prevent debris from slowing the charging process. 

Details to know

Size: These lights offer 65 feet of lighting and 6.5 feet of solar panel cable. 

Modes: These lights feature eight modes for different occasions. 

Weather-resistant: With shatter-proof bulbs and a waterproof design, these can last through rain, wind, sun, and more. 

One reviewer wrote, “All the lights work and are as advertised. It’s a very long strand of lights, and as long as you charge the panel in the sun, the lights will come on when the panel senses darkness. They last for quite a while! The lights are spaced out perfectly, making it versatile for fences, porches, tents, et cetera. It’s worth the price and even comes with a stake for windy days.”

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Whether you want to bring in more light for cozy evenings on the back porch, or want to line your front entryway and garage with light, the Joomer 65-Foot Solar String Globe Lights are a great choice. The shatterproof bulbs are stress-free, and the 65-foot lighting covers a huge space, no matter where you want to hang them. Additionally, for just $14, it’s a great deal.

Reality bites.

At least at the gas pump, it does.

Gasoline prices in the United States rose on Sept. 8 as crude oil prices rose, with the war in the Middle East showing no signs of ending. It may even be expanding.

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The worries about the Middle East led to a sharp selloff in U.S. stocks.

GasBuddy’s U.S. national average jumped nearly 6 cents a gallon to $4.154 as Americans went back to work after the long Labor Day weekend.

The price is the highest GasBuddy has recorded since June 5 when the daily average was $4.166 a gallon. The price was actually falling from its May highs of $4.566 a gallon, recorded on May 6 and May 20.

The bottom came on July 5 at $3.719 a gallon; the average has risen 11.6% since then. The price is now up about 46% in 2026.

The AAA Fuels price was $4.151 a gallon, up slightly from Sept. 7 and up 46.2% on the year.

U.S. gasoline prices over the Labor Day weekend were at their highest levels for the holiday.

Normally, gasoline and oil prices are starting to decline. The summer driving season is over in North America and Europe, and weather should start to cool off. That lets refiners change their formulations for gasoline.

Light sweet crude, the U.S. benchmark, was up 1.5% to $92.82 per 42-gallon barrel in New York trading and is up nearly 62% in 2026. That’s after peaking at $94.73 a barrel in early trading. The Sept. 4 close was $91.48 per barrel.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, settled at $97.92 a barrel in London, up about 1% on the day and up 1.7% from its Sept. 4 close of $96.28 a barrel. It peaked at $99.46 during the day.

Brent is up about 58% this year.

The attacks over the weekend between Iranian and U.S. forces over control of the key Strait of Hormuz gave way on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 to more fighting between Houthi rebels in Yemen and the government of Saudi Arabia. More than 70 people were injured in the fighting, the Guardian newspaper reported.

The strait is the body of water that links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on Feb. 27, about 20% of the world’s crude oil would pass through the strait on its way to global customers.

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With oil prices on the rise, oil stocks were generally higher. The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund (XLE) rose 1.3% to $64.86. Chevron (CVX) and Exxon Mobil ( XOM) climbed nearly 1%.

So, too, were stocks of companies involved in copper mining and processing.

Tariff battles between the United States and Canada and pushed copper prices to $6.784 a pound in New York. The metal hit a 52-week high of $6.873 a pound during the session.

A weak overall day for U.S. stocks

U.S. stocks reacted badly to the news from the Middle East.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 628 points to 52,786.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 45 points to 7,674, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 86 points to 26,421.

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While the approximately 8,000 registered travel agencies operating in the U.S. in 2026 can seem like a big number, it is significantly lower than the peak 35,000 businesses that sold trips and tours during the 1990s.

If the rise of online booking platforms has been gradually whittling away the need for centralized agencies outside of certain niche or ultra-luxury segments, the spike in jet fuel prices and an uncertain economic outlook in 2026 have served to hasten the momentum more recently.

Some recent travel companies that ended up shutting down operations in 2026 for good include Trav Expert, Groupia, Golf Villa Rentals, Salamander Voyages, Travel Bespoke, Regen Central, Set Sail Cruises, Yourtravelshop.com, Ski Yodel, Wayfairer Travel, and TS Travels Group among others.

Sunshine Tours shuts down after 45 years

A longtime Virginia travel industry name and community staple that was founded in 1982 by husband-and-wife team Carroll and Joyce Stone, Sunshine Tours is the latest to announce their exit from the market.

The company named the “rising cost of fuel, lodging, and overall tour expenses, along with the decline in passenger counts” as the reason to shut down a business selling travelers bus tours across the United States and Canada.

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“After much consideration, we have made the difficult decision to close our business effective immediately,” Sunshine Tours wrote in a post that it put out on multiple social media channels. “There were several factors that led to this outcome, but the biggest contributing issues were the rising cost of fuel, lodging, and overall tour expenses, along with the decline in passenger counts. We understand as a ‘luxury’ and non-essential business, travel is often one of the first expenses people cut back on when budgets tighten. Please know we are devastated by this decision.”

This means that any tours scheduled for the coming weeks and months will be canceled while anyone who put down a deposit or paid for the cost of the trip is urged to contact the company at 540-674-9517 or sunshinetours1982@gmail.com.

Sunshine Tours sold bus tours to different parts of the U.S. and Canada.Shutterstock

“Refunds for all tours will be processed based on the decisions of legal counsel”: Sunshine Tours

While Sunshine Tours has not officially filed for bankruptcy, its statement that “refunds for all tours will be processed based on the decisions of legal counsel” suggests that its financial position may not be one in which it is able to provide them.

The other option is for affected travelers to go through their credit card issuer or travel insurance.

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“We also understand that you have paid your deposits or balances for an upcoming tour and that you are owed a refund,” Sunshine Tours wrote further. “At this time, we are working with legal counsel to determine the best course of action for everyone affected. Refunds for all tours will be processed based on the decisions of legal counsel during this process. Please note this will not be an overnight process, and we do not yet have a timeline for when refunds will be issued.”

These travel agencies filed for bankruptcy in 2026:

AVG Travels: The Melbourne-based travel agency selling cheap vacation packages to travelers in Australia and New Zealand sent more than 200 customers an email saying that the trips were canceled before entering bankruptcy in May 2026.

GoPlay Sports: In April 2026, the men’s basketball team of the University of Dallas was left without a planned trip to compete in the United Kingdom after Boston-based GoPlay Sports Tours LLC accepted two payments of $30,000 and then went unreachable.

Havantur: Havantur was forced to shut down its main European office in France at the beginning of 2026 after tourist numbers to the Caribbean country plummeted due to U.S. military actions in Venezuela and threats against the country.

Vegas Vacations and North America Destinations: Two travel agencies in the Canadian province of British Columbia, Vegas Vacations and North America Destinations, were shut down by regulators within a few days of each other in January 2026 after multiple travelers complained of buying trips and receiving invalid plane tickets and hotel bookings.

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