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Stock Region Daily Watchlist - Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Stock Region Daily Watchlist - Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Hey Stock Region Family! 👋
Before we dive into today's picks, let me grab my coffee ☕ because Wednesday's premarket action has been absolutely bonkers. I've been glued to my screens since 4 AM, and honestly? Some of these moves caught me completely off guard.
Let's break down what's keeping me up at night (in a good way... mostly).
🥗 Cava ($CAVA) - Ouch, That Hurts
Current Mood: Nursing a 24% premarket beating
Okay, let's address the elephant in the room. Cava got absolutely demolished this morning, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – this one stings for anyone holding. The Mediterranean chain dropped their same-store sales outlook from 6-8% down to 4-6%, and the market responded like they announced they're switching to frozen dinners.
But here's where I'm getting a bit contrarian (yeah, I know, dangerous territory): their Q2 numbers weren't actually terrible. Revenue jumped 20.3% to $278.2 million, and they beat GAAP earnings expectations at $0.16 per share. Plus, that 4-6% growth forecast? Still crushes most of their competition.
The automation play with Hyphen is smart long-term thinking. I've seen what happens when restaurants nail the tech game (cough Chipotle cough), and Cava might be positioning for something similar.
Levels I'm watching:
Upside: $66.55 (if we can reclaim this, maybe there's hope)
Downside: $63.50 (please don't break this support 🤞)
🤖 CoreWeave ($CRWV) - The AI Darling Takes a Hit
Current Mood: Down 8.8% despite crushing earnings (make it make sense)
This one's giving me whiplash. CoreWeave just posted a jaw-dropping 206% revenue increase to $1.213 billion – absolutely smashing estimates – and somehow the stock is down? Sometimes I wonder if the market is run by caffeinated squirrels.
The AI compute demand is real, folks. When you've got Microsoft and Meta as clients, you're not exactly scraping for business. Plus, they just raised their 2025 guidance by $250 million to $5.25 billion AND announced a $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific.
I'm chalking this selloff up to some mixed guidance concerns, but honestly? This feels like a "buy the dip" moment for the risk-tolerant among us.
Levels I'm stalking:
Upside: $137.12 (breakout territory)
Downside: $131.72 (key support – hold the line!)
🍔 Brinker ($EAT) - Earnings Mystery Box
Current Mood: Cautiously optimistic with a side of anxiety
Brinker's earnings are dropping this week, and I'll be honest – I'm nervous. The casual dining space has been rougher than a $2 steak lately, but Chili's has been showing some life recently.
As someone who's spent way too many Friday nights at Chili's (don't judge me, those skillet cookies hit different), I'm rooting for them. But the restaurant game is brutal right now with inflation, labor costs, and everyone cooking at home post-pandemic.
This could be a make-or-break moment for the stock.
👕 Hanesbrands ($HBI) - Getting Scooped Up
Current Mood: Wedding bells are ringing 💒
Plot twist! Gildan Activewear just swept in with a $2.2 billion offer for Hanesbrands. Sometimes the best investment strategy is just being attractive enough for someone else to buy you out entirely.
This deal makes sense to me – consolidation in the apparel space was inevitable, and Gildan's getting some solid assets. For HBI shareholders, this could be a nice exit ramp.
Levels to monitor:
Upside: $6.58 (acquisition premium territory)
Downside: $5.57 (if the deal falls through... yikes)
Wednesday Wrap-Up 🎯
Today's teaching us that even when companies beat expectations (looking at you, CoreWeave), the market can still throw a tantrum. Meanwhile, acquisition news continues to remind us that sometimes the best gains come from sitting tight and letting someone else write the check.
Stay nimble out there, and remember – we're playing a long game in a short-term world.
Happy trading!
The Stock Region Team
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