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Amazon launches Amazon Go; McDonald’s upgraded to buy; Under Armour, MLB reach 10-year deal

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Amazon (AMZN) – The online retail giant has unveiled a new store concept called Amazon Go. The store sells meals, snacks and bakery items and uses smartphone scanners to process payments quickly.

McDonald’s (MCD) – Nomura is more bullish on McDonald’s, upgrading the restaurant chain’s stock to buy from neutral. Nomura thinks McDonald’s new menu updates and smartphone ordering system will boost its business.

Under Armour (UA) – The athletic retailer announced a 10-year partnership with Fanatics and Major League Baseball to be an official uniform provider to the MLB. This is Under Armour’s first-ever deal with a major league sports league in the US.

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Walt Disney (DIS) – RBC’s Steven Cahall says a sale or spin-off of ESPN would eliminate an overhang and investor unease. He thinks Disney could be able to find a buyer of ESPN for $22 billion, making it more “in-play” for M&A. Also, it was a big weekend for Disney at the box office. Its movie, “Moana,” topped the weekend box office for the second weekend in a row, raking in $28.4 million in North America.

Microsoft (MSFT) – Microsoft is taking on Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home with its new HomeHub. The feature will reportedly be built into future Windows 10 updates and is designed to make the PC the center of your home.

Goldman Sachs (GS) – HSBC is bullish on Goldman Sachs. The firm initiated coverage on the big bank with a buy rating and $250 price target.