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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SPAM Brings a Childhood Classic to Life With New 'Green Eggs and Ham' Drop
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Few picture books capture the essence of childhood quite like Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham. With less than 65 pages, the iconic story repeats one phrase throughout — 'I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.' More from Rolling Stone Meet the Jameson Distilled Sounds Class of 2025, A Cohort of Global Artists Changing the Music Industry Christmas Came Early: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Gets 60th Anniversary Vinyl Release 'KPop Demon Hunters' Vinyl Now Available for Pre-Order After Two Songs Land On the Billboard Top 10 Chart If you remember flipping through it at school, hearing it read aloud at bedtime, or even discovering it as your first real introduction to literature, you're not alone. Since its debut on August 12, 1960, the book has sold nearly 200 million copies worldwide. Now, just in time for its 65th anniversary, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is teaming up with none other than SPAM — yes, that SPAM, the canned meat many of us first tried at grandma's house — for a special collaboration. OFFICIAL DROP SPAM Green Eggs and Ham 2-Pack $7.48 Buy Now on walmart 'The limited-time-only Green Eggs & SPAM Classic Twin Pack offers fans a nostalgic journey back to childhood,' said Dan Kubiak, senior brand manager for the SPAM brand, in a release. 'Fans have been creating their own green eggs and SPAM product combinations for years, but now we're making it official. In collaboration with the Dr. Seuss Enterprises team, we've created a whimsical pairing that celebrates creativity, flavor, and fun in every can.' Available now online at Walmart for under $8, the exclusive two-pack features a branded package that mimics the original book's design, complete with that unmistakable shade of orange. And inside? 'Fully cooked canned pork (no refrigeration required)', according to the official product description. And besides this partnership, this isn't the first time Green Eggs and Ham has been at the center of pop culture. The best-selling book has appeared in everything from TV shows and comedy standups to a Senate floor filibuster courtesy of Ted Cruz. And fun fact: rumor has it, the story even inspired Black Eyed Peas frontman, stage name. 'The iconic rhythm and rhymes of Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham have now been a staple in children's literature for 65 years,' said Jimeka Brussard, Director of North American Licensing at Dr. Seuss Enterprises, in a release. 'Few know it was actually written using only 50 words. We're thinking the 51st word would have been SPAM! We can't wait to see what kind of dishes our fans whip up with this one-of-a-kind collaboration.' Shop the SPAM x Dr. Seuss collab on Walmart now, and finally try the dish you once thought existed only in rhyme. And who knows, you just might discover that you do like green eggs and ham — though we recommend trying them at home, and not 'on a boat or with a goat.' Things could get messy. SPAM Green Eggs and Ham 2-Pack $7.48 Buy Now on walmart Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham $5.13 $14.99 66% off Buy Now on walmart Green Eggs and Ham Sweatshirt $29.99 Buy Now on walmart Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
Entrepreneur
10-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Shaan Patel Asset Management Launches INR 200 Cr Category III AIF for HNIs
The fund adopts a flexi-cap approach, investing across large, mid, and small-cap stocks, with a maximum allocation of 10% per stock. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Shaan Patel Asset Management (SPAM) has launched its first Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) under the SEBI-registered Category III segment, marking a significant step in its expansion into the active equity investing space. The open-ended fund, which officially goes live on Thursday, has already secured INR 25 crore in investor commitments prior to its rollout—indicating strong early interest. With a target corpus of INR 200 crore, the fund is aimed at High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and family offices seeking an active, data-driven equity investment strategy. It adopts a flexi-cap approach, investing across large, mid, and small-cap stocks, with a maximum allocation of 10% per stock. The portfolio will remain concentrated, holding 12–15 high-conviction ideas, selected through a blend of deep fundamental research and quantitative analysis. The fund distinguishes itself through an "intelligent churning" strategy guided by quant signals. This model enables the fund to enter and exit positions based on dynamic valuations, allowing it to capture multiple growth phases of a stock. The approach aims to reduce average purchase costs, lock in partial gains, and improve long-term compounded returns. Shaan Patel, Chief Investment Officer at SPAM, said, "We don't believe in simply buying and holding indefinitely. Instead, we actively monitor every position, taking partial exits when valuations stretch and re-entering when opportunities arise. Our quant-driven signals guide these moves with discipline and precision." Benchmarking against the NIFTY 500 Index, the fund seeks to outperform while maintaining strong risk controls. It caters to investors looking for alternatives to traditional long-only strategies, especially those interested in fast-growing sectors such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, fintech, and renewable energy. The minimum investment amount is set at INR 1 crore, catering to investors looking to build long-term wealth through a differentiated, systematic, and forward-looking approach.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hormel Foods Stock: Is HRL Underperforming the Consumer Defensive Sector?
With a market cap of $16.6 billion, Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality meat and food products. The company operates through Retail, Foodservice, and International segments, offering a diverse portfolio of perishable and shelf-stable items under more than 30 well-known brands, including SPAM™, SKIPPY™, Planters™, and Jennie-O™. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as 'large-cap' stocks, and Hormel Foods fits this criterion perfectly, exceeding the mark. Hormel distributes its products to a broad range of customers worldwide, including foodservice providers, convenience stores, and commercial retailers. 3 ETFs with Dividend Yields of 12% or Higher for Your Income Portfolio Dear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 30 Nvidia Is Quickly Approaching a New Record High. Is It Too Late to Buy NVDA Stock? Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. Shares of the Austin, Minnesota-based company pulled back 11.1% from its 52-week high of $33.80. Shares of Hormel Foods have risen 1.3% over the past three months, slightly outperforming the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLP) marginal gain over the same time frame. Longer term, HRL stock is down 4.2% on a YTD basis, underperforming XLP's 2.3% rise. Moreover, shares of the Skippy peanut butter maker have dipped 1.4% over the past 52 weeks, compared to XLP's 3.4% return over the same time frame. Despite a few fluctuations, the stock has been trading mostly below its 200-day moving average since last year. Shares of Hormel Foods rose 1.1% on May 29 after the company reported Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.35 and revenue of $2.9 billion, meeting Wall Street expectations. Despite a 7% decline in sales volumes in both the retail and foodservice segments due to supply chain challenges and lower raw material shipments, investors were encouraged by the reaffirmed annual organic net sales growth outlook of 2% to 3%. The company also narrowed its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $1.58 - $1.68, keeping the lower bound intact. In comparison, rival The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has lagged behind Hormel Foods stock. Shares of Kraft Heinz have decreased 21.1% over the past 52 weeks and 16.2% on a YTD basis. Despite the stock's underperformance relative to the sector over the past year, analysts are moderately optimistic about its prospects. The stock has a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' from the nine analysts covering the stock, and as of writing, HRL is trading below the mean price target of $32.71. On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on 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
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
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This 'Perfect Collab' Has Fans Racing to Sam's Club to Stock Up on a Uniquely Hawaiian Pantry Staple
With the live-action version of Lilo & Stitch set to hit theaters on May 23, you can imagine the buzz of excitement present among fans. And while the franchise has taught viewers about Hawaiian culture and its value of 'ohana'—family, acceptance and love—we're here to talk about something else near and dear to Hawaiians hearts: SPAM. On April 30, SPAM (the canned processed meat that first hit shelves in 1937) released three limited-edition cans in partnership with Disney ahead of the premiere of the movie. Each of the 'Experiment 626-approved' cans features the classic SPAM logo and accompanying blue and gold color tones paired with a cresting wave of plumeria flowers and Stitch playfully placed beneath them. 😋😋🍳🍔If you're thinking to yourself, 'SPAM as a collectors item seems kind of weird,' well, you're certainly not alone. But if you have been on the hunt for this uniquely Hawaiian collection and haven't secured at least one of the three cans for yourself, Sam's Club is currently selling 8-packs of SPAM Classic for just $23.88. 'Lilo & Stitch Spam Classic at Sam's Club,' @samsclubfavorites announced to fans online. 'This limited edition 8-pack features collectible cans inspired by the Lilo & Stitch movie!' That's right, at just under $3 a can, you can start whipping up your own homemade SPAM creations while waiting patiently for the new movie to premiere. Whether you're making spam musubi's, spam empanadas, eggs and spam or spam nachos, this is one collectors item we'd say is worth eating right away.'Perfect collab,' one person wrote in response to @mnmtwinz who also recently posted about the release. 'Looks like they made canned Stitch,' another teased. All jokes aside, this adorable collaboration has got to be our favorite part of the movie's recent marketing campaign and we can't wait to get our hands on a can (or 8). Just remember, Sam's Club only has the Classic version in stock, so you'll have to keep your eyes peeled elsewhere for the other limited-edition cans to complete the collection.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hormel Foods says consumers are ‘strained' as they trade down or hunt for value, but maintains outlook for the year
maintained its full-year 2025 net sales guidance at $12.2 billion despite economic uncertainty and tariff-related pressures, noting that consumers are feeling strained and adjusting their spending habits for maximum value. While tariffs have not significantly impacted Hormel yet, the company narrowed its growth and earnings forecasts slightly and emphasized strength in value-oriented and premium product lines like Applegate. In its second earnings call of the year, Hormel Foods held its guidance steady despite a shifting macroeconomic outlook. Hormel, known for kitchen staples such as Applegate, Skippy, and SPAM, narrowed its expectations during its earnings call Thursday but maintained its top-line expectation of $12.2 billion in net sales for the FY 2025. The extensive offerings and categories Hormel operates in enables the Austin, Minn.-based brand unique insight into the spending habits and sentiments of consumers. To this effect, executives noted shoppers are 'strained' amid a 'choppy environment.' Much of this uncertainty stems back to President Donald Trump's tariff regime, which has upended everything from Wall Street's outlook to inflation expectations. With consumers potentially bracing for higher prices as a result of the foreign policy, Hormel said some are trading down on their shops while others are focusing on maximum value. Consumers and analysts alike have whiplash from the news out of Washington D.C.: In the past few weeks alone, Trump's team has reduced sky-high tariffs on China for 90-days, then accused Beijing of breaking the agreement, threatening 50% tariffs on the EU which were then delayed, and successfully appealed a court decision which banned the administration from introducing any of its 'Liberation Day' measures. 'I would describe the consumer sentiment as not great, meaning they're feeling the cumulative effects of inflation and at the same time feeling uncertainty in the macro environment,' John Ghingo, executive vice president of Hormel's retail division, told analysts on the call. 'I would describe that as a strained consumer sentiment. And what's interesting is you do see some trading down from consumers to lower prices.' He continued: 'Some of our categories actually play very well for affordability, but if we pull back even from that and say, 'where is the growth coming from?' … we can see some very different pockets of strong growth because consumers are still looking for solutions. 'They're still looking for what they would classify… as value. And so within our own portfolio, we see strong growth still in the premium … with our Applegate brand.' Ghingo added that because consumers are stretched, they want to get maximum value and flexibility out of products—which is where protein products from Applegate and turkey specialists Jennie-O are flourishing. Of course, businesses aren't only impacted by tariffs because of the effect on customers, but also on their supply chain and relative costs. Most businesses say they are going to pass costs onto consumers, as the Federal Reserve noted in its May meeting: 'Many participants remarked that reports from their business contacts or surveys indicated that firms generally were planning to either partially or fully pass on tariff-related cost increases to consumers. 'Several participants noted that firms not directly subject to tariffs might take the opportunity to increase their prices if other prices rise.' Some brands, like Walmart, have already warned they may have to increase their prices—earning the ire of the Oval Office. Hormel, a Fortune 500 company, noted its portfolio has not been impacted by tariffs 'to date' (though let's not forget, the sharpest end of tariff threats are yet to come to fruition), with Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and CFO at Hormel adding: 'Although our business has not been materially impacted by the tariff landscape to date, based on what we know today, we have assumed a range of $0.01 to $0.02 of tariff impacts in the back half of the year in our outlook.' With that in mind, the brand narrowed its organic net sales growth outlook to a range of 2% to 3% and likewise narrowed its adjusted diluted net earnings per share expectations to $1.58 to $1.68. That being said, Smiley added: 'We remain confident in our outlook for bottom-line growth for each segment in the second half of the year and remain committed to delivering long-term value through strategic execution.' Overall, Hormel reported Q2 2025 net sales of $2.9 billion with organic net sales up 1%. In the retail category, net sales were flat with volumes down 7% year-over-year, with segment profits climbing 4%. In the foodservice category, organic volumes were down 1%, and the segment profit was down 4%, though volumes increased 4%. In the international segment, volumes were up 9%, net sales up 7%, though segment profit fell 21%. Hormel's share price is up 3.8% over the past five days, down approximately 3% for the year to date. This story was originally featured on
