Blink Charging, dfYOUNG Partner For Simplified EV Fleet Management
The companies aim to streamline the EV transition by combining Blink's charging technology with dfYOUNG's fleet logistics expertise.
As part of the collaboration, dfYOUNG will deliver and install pre-packaged, RFID-enabled Blink chargers at sales representatives' homes.Blink will handle around-the-clock customer support, while dfYOUNG oversees fleet operations, which include delivery tracking, job completion, safety checks, and regulatory compliance.
The news comes as Blink Charging's stock has faced significant headwinds, plunging over 19% year-to-date. This decline is largely attributed to the company missing analyst revenue estimates for the past four consecutive quarters and EPS estimates for at least two quarters.
The stock performance has also been impacted by the Trump administration's recent reversal of EV tax credits. The U.S. House of Representatives approved President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which terminates the $7,500 tax credit for new U.S.-made EVs, effective September 30, 2025.
This policy change is expected to negatively affect the EV industry and its ecosystem, including companies like Blink Charging, with some automakers already increasing EV prices in response.
Despite these challenges, Blink Charging has remained committed to unlocking value through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and geographical expansions.
Last Monday, Blink Charging expanded its partnership with Belgian real estate firm Group Bernaerts to boost EV charging infrastructure across Belgium. By the end of 2025, it plans to install at least 176 active chargers at Bernaerts-owned properties. The stock gained close to 13% after the update.
Since the partnership was launched in 2022, the two companies have deployed 88 charging stations in Antwerp and Mechelen. As they accelerate their sustainability goals, they expect to double that number by the end of this year.
On July 16, Blink Charging expanded its EV network in South Florida by installing Series 7 chargers at two Accesso-managed commercial properties. The move strengthens Blink's regional presence, bringing clean energy charging to high-traffic sites in Sunrise and West Boca Raton.
On July 14, Blink Charging expanded its EV charging footprint by acquiring Zemetric, a Silicon Valley-based fleet-focused infrastructure firm. The deal brings Zemetric's leadership team, now filling key executive roles at Blink, together to accelerate innovation and global growth in smart fleet charging.
On July 10, Blink Charging advanced its U.K. expansion by partnering with Axxeltrova to launch a £100 million fund for EV infrastructure growth. Under the deal, Axxeltrova will fund and own the chargers, while Blink installs, operates, and maintains them through its Blink Network.
Price Action: BLNK shares are trading lower by 5.36% to $1.060 at last check Monday.
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Yum Brands (YUM) stock fell over 3% on Tuesday after an earnings miss and weaker-than-expected sales in the US amid a tougher consumer environment. "Even with a solid overall top line performance, we have opportunities to improve performance in underperforming regions such as the US and parts of Europe, where challenges stem from gaps in value perception, inconsistent consumer experience, and innovation that has not fully resonated with consumers," Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said on the earnings call. The Taco Bell parent company reported earnings per share of $1.44 adjusted versus $1.46 expected, according to estimates compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Revenue for the quarter hit $1.93 billion, roughly in line with the $1.94 billion expected. US same-store sales for KFC and Pizza Hut fell 5% year over year. US system sales for Taco Bell grew 6%. Lemonade stock jumps on solid guidance Lemonade (LMND) stock jumped 8% in premarket trading as the insurance company kicked off its earnings call and reported a narrower loss than expected. In the second quarter, Lemonade posted a loss of $0.60 per share. Analysts were expecting an $0.80 per share loss. Revenue of $164.1 million beat estimates for $160.8 million and rose 34% from the same period a year ago. Gross profit increased by 109% year on year to $64.3 million, while gross margin improved by 14 points to 39%, the company said. Lemonade also raised its full-year revenue guidance to $710 million-$715 million. Listen to the earnings call here. Lemonade (LMND) stock jumped 8% in premarket trading as the insurance company kicked off its earnings call and reported a narrower loss than expected. In the second quarter, Lemonade posted a loss of $0.60 per share. Analysts were expecting an $0.80 per share loss. Revenue of $164.1 million beat estimates for $160.8 million and rose 34% from the same period a year ago. Gross profit increased by 109% year on year to $64.3 million, while gross margin improved by 14 points to 39%, the company said. Lemonade also raised its full-year revenue guidance to $710 million-$715 million. Listen to the earnings call here. Caterpillar warns of up to $1.5 billion tariff hit, profit misses on weak demand Caterpillar (CAT) is expecting a bigger hit from tariffs in the third quarter and the rest of 2025 than it initially projected, as President Trump's tariffs hit the industrial and manufacturing segment especially hard. The company flagged a tariff impact of $400 million to $500 million in the third quarter and $1.5 billion hit from costs tied to US tariffs in 2025. Caterpillar was able to offset some of the higher tariff costs; however, higher interest rates and a slowdown in US construction activity led to a pullback in demand for its products. The heavy machinery manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.72 on revenue of $16.6 billion. Analysts were expecting adjusted EPS of $4.90 on revenue of $16.3 billion, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Caterpillar stock fell less than 1% in premarket trading. Caterpillar (CAT) is expecting a bigger hit from tariffs in the third quarter and the rest of 2025 than it initially projected, as President Trump's tariffs hit the industrial and manufacturing segment especially hard. The company flagged a tariff impact of $400 million to $500 million in the third quarter and $1.5 billion hit from costs tied to US tariffs in 2025. Caterpillar was able to offset some of the higher tariff costs; however, higher interest rates and a slowdown in US construction activity led to a pullback in demand for its products. The heavy machinery manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.72 on revenue of $16.6 billion. 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(Reuters) -Elf Beauty beat first-quarter sales and profit estimates on Wednesday, fueled by resilient demand for its affordable products including lip oils and blush tints at retailers and online channels, despite broader retail slowdown. Shares of the company were up about 5% after the bell. The beauty retailer known for its vegan lip oils — available at drugstores and supermarkets including Walgreens, Target as well as Dollar Tree — has been able to resonate with millennial and Gen Z shoppers, who are often on the hunt for trendy makeup and skincare products. This, in turn, has been benefiting sales growth at Elf — short for eyes, lips and face — offering products priced as low as $2 at U.S. retailers including Walmart and Ulta Beauty. Meanwhile, luxury beauty makers such as Estee Lauder have been struggling to revive demand and the Trump administration's unpredictable trade policy has disrupted business operations worldwide. The company continues to refrain from providing an annual forecast owing to tariff-related uncertainty. Elf, which acquired Hailey Bieber's makeup brand Rhode, increased product prices by $1 across categories starting August 1 to counter trade-related costs, similar to broader industry peers. The company, which has reduced its production from China to "little less" than 75% from about 100% back in 2019, has also been optimizing its supply chain and diversifying its business to be able to address tariff-related headwinds, CEO Tarang Amin told Reuters on Wednesday. The company's quarterly revenue of $353.7 million beat estimates of $350.3 million, as per data compiled by LSEG. On an adjusted basis, the company's earnings came in at 89 cents per share, compared with analysts' estimates of 84 cents per share. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


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Save Up To 60% On Outdoor Essentials With These Patio Furniture Sales
The end of summer may be looming, but there's still plenty of time to soak in the remaining sun-filled days. Plus, with fall on the horizon, you'll soon be able to enjoy your outdoor oasis without the blazing heat. Give your space one last summer refresh or begin preparing for autumn nights with the best patio furniture sales right now. Whether you're looking forward to lounging on chaise chairs or getting cozy by this top-rated fireplace, there's plenty of markdowns on patio essentials to take advantage of this week. These are the best patio furniture sales this week from a surplus of top retailers. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTOS: RETAILER Home brands like West Elm, Wayfair and Frontgate are offering tons of deals on investment-worthy pieces right now—from roomy seating arrangements to intimate bistro tables. Ahead, we've rounded up the best patio furniture sales from popular retailers to help you save as much as 60% on your backyard refresh. Sand & Stable Calhoun 4-Piece Sofa Seating Group: Now $440, Was $775 (43% Off) Alcott Hill 7-Piece Wicker Sectional Seating Group: Now $810, Was $1,100 (26% Off) Avyion 4-Piece Outdoor Living Set: Now $650, Was $1,157 (44% Off) Arlmont & Co. Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chairs: Now $155, Was $237 (35% Off) Red Barrel Studio Kristain 6-Person Patio Dining Set: Now $540, Was $1,200 (55% Off) Red Barrel Studio Carved-Back Floral Garden Bench: Now $125, Was $176 (29% Off) Loon Peak Elland HDPE Folding Adirondack Chairs (Set Of 4) : Now $550, Was $1,076 (49% Off) Keter Outdoor Storage And Organization Deck Box: Now $60, Was $93 (35% Off) Trent Austin Design Alsacia Square Smokeless Fire Pit Table: Now $500, Was $670 (25% Off) Ciokea Teak Lounge Chair: Now $150, Was $200 (25% Off) LHBCraft 7-Piece Patio Furniture Set: Now $335, Was $500 (33% Off With Coupon) Serwall Outdoor HDPE Dining Table Set: Now $700, Was $1,100 (36% Off) Sweetcrispy 3-Piece Patio Furniture Set: Now $80, Was $100 (20% Off) Best Choice Products Zero Gravity Lounge Chair (Set Of 2): Now $100, Was $130 (23% Off) Shintenchi 3-Piece Patio Bistro Set: Now $77, Was $100 (23% Off) Comlax Field Patio Furniture Set: Now $380, Was $460 (17% Off) East Oak 3-Piece Patio Furniture Set: Now $340, Was $550 (38% Off) Best Choice Products Hanging Patio Umbrella: Now $90, Was $110 (18% Off) Frontgate Café 5-Piece Curved Back Chairs Table Set: Now $998, Was $1,398 (29% Off) Frontgate Pasadena II Modular Sofa Set: Now $2,298, Was $3,598 (36% Off) Frontgate Seton 3-Piece Loveseat Set: Now $4,997, Was $6,397 (22% Off) Frontgate French Café Swivel Bar Stool: Now $559, Was $799 (30% Off) Frontgate Isola Teak Rocking Chair: Now $699, Was $999 (30% Off) Frontgate Isola 3-Piece Loveseat Set: Now $1,947, Was $3,097 (37% Off) Frontgate Westport Bar: Now $2,850, Was $5,499 (48% Off) Frontgate Santino Chaises (Set Of 2) : Now $780, Was $1,749 (55% Off) West Elm Coastal Outdoor Sofa (76-Inch): Now $1,639, Was $2,049 (20% Off) West Elm Lima Outdoor Coffee Table: Now $325, Was $699 (54% Off) West Elm Coastal Outdoor Petite Lounge Chairs: Now $1,250, Was $1,798 (30% Off) West Elm Round Outdoor Umbrella: Now $140, Was $299 (53% Off) West Elm Portside Wood Outdoor Dining Set: Now $2,197, Was 2,596 (15% Off) West Elm Pebble Indoor/Outdoor Oval Coffee Table: Now $319, Was $399 (20% Off) West Elm Ombre Pop Outdoor Performance Rug: Now $239, Was $299 (20% Off) West Elm Cusco Outdoor Sofa: Now $1,140, Was $1,899 (40% Off) West Elm Portside Outdoor Textilene Chaise Lounge: Now $639, Was $799 (20% Off) Pottery Barn Abbott Acacia Woven Outdoor Lounge Chairs: Now $1,118, Was $1,398 (20% Off) Pottery Barn Edison Rectangular Propane Fire Pit Table: Now $2,700, Was $3,499 (23% Off) Pottery Barn 10-Inch Rectangular Outdoor Patio Umbrella: Now $463, Was $579 (20% Off) Pottery Barn Malibu Metal Rectangular Fire Pit Table: Now $1,599, Was $3,999 (50% Off) Pottery Barn Indio Eucalyptus Outdoor Storage Bench: Now $450, Was $899 (44% Off) Pottery Barn Abbott Acacia Ultimate 3-Piece Outdoor Kitchen Set: Now $6,677, Was $8,347 (20% Off) Pottery Barn Capri Wicker Outdoor Loveseat: Now $479, Was $599 (20% Off) Pottery Barn Briar Metal Round Outdoor Accent Table: Now $79, Was $199 (60% Off) Wayfair is one of the best online retailers for home goods. It carries thousands of products from a variety of brands, including a robust inventory of patio furniture. This week, shop new arrivals, best-selling items and top-rated products at up to 55% off. Amazon is a true one-stop shop for everything you could possibly need, including patio furniture. The online retailer has a wide array of well-priced designs to match just about any style and budget, like this dining table set and this spacious, curved umbrella. MOST POPULAR Frontgate seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary designs to create timeless, high-end pieces for your home. Right now, you can save up to 55% on outdoor furniture, including dining seating and lounge sets, during its Anniversary Event. Coupons By Forbes Vetted The Best Frontgate Promo Codes | Online Promo Codes, Offers & Discounts Best Patio Furniture Sales: West Elm If you're looking for mid-century-inspired furniture, you can't go wrong with West Elm. Its outdoor sale section is full of chic bestsellers for up to 54% off—like this outside dining table that seats six and this outdoor sofa. Best Patio Furniture Sales: Pottery Barn No matter your outdoor aesthetic, Pottery Barn has options to fit your design vision. Right now, you can save up to 60% on outdoor essentials and patio furniture, including customizable sets. Best Patio Furniture Sales: Article For those eyeing Article's contemporary home pieces, the brand is currently offering up to 60% off select styles, including outdoor furniture. Shop its current selection and save on up to $350 on outdoor rugs, ottomans and more. Best Patio Furniture Sales: Joss & Main Joss & Main offers some of our favorite pieces and décor that you can use both inside and outside your home. Whether you're looking for accents to add to your outdoor paradise or essentials like dining sets and chairs, the brand has you covered. Browse through hundreds of products during Joss & Main's Outdoor Sale. Why Trust Forbes Vetted The Forbes Vetted home team has spent countless hours researching and writing home shopping guides, including our best patio furniture guide and tested stories, like the best outdoor sofas and the best patio umbrellas. We regularly reference each guide to find the best patio furniture deals available right now. Assistant deals editor Jordan Thomas has been writing about deals and online consumer shopping since 2019. She tracks trending products and sales all year long to bring readers the best offers available. Deals and coupons writer Bianca Alvarez has been writing about shopping across all categories for over two years, consistently uncovering the best products and sales from various retailers. Deals editor Maya Gandara has been covering the e-commerce space for over six years, hunting down the best product deals retailers have to offer across beauty, fashion, home and tech. When Can You Get The Best Deals On Patio Furniture? You're likely to find the best patio furniture deals towards the end of summer. As retailers prep for fall and winter, they typically discount spring and summer inventory to make room for incoming cold-weather essentials. That said, you can also find some great offers in early spring—like March and April—as retailers start to stir up interest for the warm weather ahead. What Is The First Thing You Should Consider When Selecting Patio Furniture? The first factor you should consider when selecting patio furniture is climate. You want outdoor furniture that's made with long-lasting materials best suited for the weather in your area. For instance, aluminum furniture is lightweight but durable; it will last longer in a rainy or humid environment compared to materials like iron, which will rust when exposed to constant moisture. What Type Of Patio Furniture Lasts The Longest? Depending on your aesthetic and climate, patio furniture made of aluminum, teak or synthetic materials—like poly lumber and HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic—last the longest. All of the above materials are extremely durable and resistant against deteriorating factors like pests, rust and rot.