Company News for Aug 13, 2026

The Wendy’s Company ( WEN) shares surged 14.7% following a Financial Times report that Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is weighing a potential offer to acquire the fast-food chain and take it private. Nebius Group N.V. ( NBIS) shares climbed 34.1% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $582.3 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.49%.  Brinker International, Inc. ( EAT) shares surged 11.1% after the company reported fourth-quarter 2026 revenues of $1.54 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.39%. Kontoor Brands, Inc. ( KTB) shares rose 8.9% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.5 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 per share.

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