Shona L. Brown

October 17, 2026

DoorDash partners with Australian Open amid delivery competition. DoorDash has partnered with the Australian Open to expand its event delivery and brand reach. In the competitive food delivery sector, rival Uber faces ongoing challenges, while Domino's Pizza seeks delivery partnerships for growth. Potential tariff relief on imported coffee could benefit food delivery platforms handling everyday consumer items. These shifts highlight the competitive landscape affecting delivery companies.

October 17, 2026

Atlassian Launches AI Programs as Mizuho Raises Price Target. Atlassian has introduced new AI-focused programs, a move that analysts are watching closely to see if the market has already priced in this growth. Mizuho recently maintained an Outperform rating and raised its price target to $235, reflecting confidence in the company's direction. While the stock has seen recent volatility alongside other tech names, these developments highlight the ongoing focus on enterprise AI capabilities.

October 16, 2026

PepsiCo loses KFC as soda partner to Coca-Cola. KFC announced it will end its long‑standing beverage agreement with PepsiCo and will serve Coca‑Cola products instead. The change removes a large outlet for PepsiCo’s soft‑drink brands and could reduce its restaurant‑channel sales. The news arrives while the stock sits near the middle of its 52‑week range and carries a dividend yield of about 3%.