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BTIG names top stock picks for H2 2026

Investment bank BTIG published a note naming 55 large- and small-cap stocks as its top picks for the second half of 2026, arguing market breadth may continue after recent sector leadership shifts. BTIG chief market technician Jonathan Krinsky said financials, healthcare and industrials look strong while the semiconductor/AI trade may be vulnerable. The firm highlighted specific stock picks including On Holding (an athleisure/sneaker maker) — where analyst Janine Stichter set a $70 target implying ~90% upside — Palo Alto Networks (cybersecurity) with a $380 target from analyst Gray Powell, and Capital One Financial with a $259 target from analyst Vincent Caintic, who referenced integration benefits from acquisitions such as Discover and Brex. The article was published on 2026-07-04.

Hulu July 2026 Content Lineup

Cord Cutters News published a schedule of titles and live events coming to Hulu in July 2026, listing arrivals across the month including returning series, new seasons, special premieres, and livestreamed events. Highlights include King of the Hill Season 15 on July 20, a Dancing with the Stars spinoff (Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro) premiering July 14 hosted by Robert Irwin, a Hulu-exclusive Lollapalooza livestream on July 30, and several sports and awards telecasts such as PGA Tour events and the 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One. The article provides a day-by-day roster of films, series, anime, docuseries, and special programming added throughout July.

Rhode Island mandates self-checkout staffing ratio

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed a law requiring grocery stores to assign at least one employee for every three self-checkout stations, the first statewide self-checkout staffing ratio in the U.S. The law, supported by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 328, takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. Employees assigned to the self-checkout area must be relieved of other duties; exemptions apply during off-peak hours (before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.) and declared emergencies. Enforcement begins with written warnings and can escalate to fines that cannot exceed $500 per day, calculated to match wages for a four-hour shift. The measure aims to improve customer experience and reduce theft; other states are reportedly considering similar restrictions.