The Top Ten Stocks for Wednesday, Oct. 8

The video covers key business stories, including Blue Mobile's market rise, Yum Brands' profit forecast cut, GoPro's stock downgrade, Costco's profit report, Twitter's legal battle for transparency, AT&T's acquisition strategy, Valeant's bid for Allergan, Monsanto's earnings forecast, Symantec's potential split, and JCPenney's business strategy. Each section provides insights into the companies' market positions and strategic decisions.

What was the reason for the upgrade of Blue Mobile's stock?

• Increased downloads of their game

• A new game release

• Analysts' positive outlook for the third quarter

• Partnership with a celebrity

Why did Yum Brands cut its profit forecast?

• A food scare in China

• Increased competition

• Rising operational costs

• New product launch

What legal action is Twitter taking against the US government?

• Filing for bankruptcy protection

• Seeking approval for a merger

• Challenging a new tax regulation

• Suing for more detailed disclosure on user surveillance

What is AT&T's strategy in Latin America following the DIRECTV acquisition?

• Focusing on digital services

• Reducing operational costs

• Expanding further through more acquisitions

• Launching a new product line

What is Symantec considering as part of its corporate strategy?

• Acquiring a competitor

• Splitting into two separate entities

• Merging with another company

• Launching a new product line