templates/data-app/examples/finance/fixtures/news.mjs

// Curated primary-source news, independent of the synthetic price/scenario fixture.
// Keep at least four distinct announcements per watchlist company. Dates are publication dates;
// eventDate is the separately announced date of a scheduled event, not a price-chart annotation.
export const newsVerifiedAt = "2026-08-25";

export const news = [
  {
    "ticker": "CTAS",
    "date": "2026-07-28",
    "eventDate": "2026-09-15",
    "type": "Dividend",
    "title": "Quarterly dividend rises to $0.52",
    "detail": "Cintas declared a per-share payment for September 15, with an August 14 record date.",
    "publisher": "Cintas Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://www.cintas.com/about/newsroom/details/news/2026/07/28/cintas-corporation-announces-quarterly-cash-dividend/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "CTAS",
    "date": "2026-07-15",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Annual revenue grows 8.9% to $11.26B",
    "detail": "Fiscal 2026 operating income reached $2.61B. Organic revenue growth was 8.3%, excluding acquisition and currency effects.",
    "publisher": "Cintas Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://www.cintas.com/about/newsroom/details/news/2026/07/15/cintas-corporation-announces-fiscal-2026-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-results/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "CTAS",
    "date": "2026-03-25",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Quarterly gross margin reaches 51.0%",
    "detail": "Fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 8.9% to $2.84B. Operating income increased 8.2% to $659.9M.",
    "publisher": "Cintas Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://www.cintas.com/about/newsroom/details/news/2026/03/25/cintas-corporation-announces-fiscal-2026-third-quarter-results/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "CTAS",
    "date": "2026-03-11",
    "type": "Acquisition",
    "title": "Cintas agrees to acquire UniFirst",
    "detail": "The cash-and-stock transaction was valued at approximately $5.5B, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.",
    "publisher": "Cintas Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://www.cintas.com/about/newsroom/details/news/2026/03/11/cintas-to-acquire-unifirst-in-5.5-billion-transaction-that-expands-service-capabilities-enhances-workday-solutions-and-advances-industry-innovation/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "MKC",
    "date": "2026-07-23",
    "type": "Integration",
    "title": "Four divisions planned for combined business",
    "detail": "McCormick outlined an operating model and proposed London secondary listing for its planned combination with Unilever Foods, expected to close by mid-2027.",
    "publisher": "McCormick Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://ir.mccormick.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mccormick-announces-operating-model-executive-team-and-secondary"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "MKC",
    "date": "2026-06-25",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Quarterly sales rise 17%; organic growth is 2%",
    "detail": "The Mexico acquisition contributed 12 percentage points and currency added 3. Reported diluted EPS fell to $0.56; adjusted EPS rose to $0.80.",
    "publisher": "McCormick Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://ir.mccormick.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mccormick-reports-strong-second-quarter-performance-and-0"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "MKC",
    "date": "2026-06-23",
    "eventDate": "2026-07-20",
    "type": "Dividend",
    "title": "Quarterly dividend declared at $0.48",
    "detail": "The per-share payment was scheduled for July 20 for shareholders of record July 6.",
    "publisher": "McCormick Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://ir.mccormick.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mccormick-declares-048-quarterly-dividend-0"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "MKC",
    "date": "2026-03-31",
    "type": "Acquisition",
    "title": "Agreement to combine with Unilever Foods",
    "detail": "The proposed combination would bring food brands into McCormick. Closing was expected by mid-2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.",
    "publisher": "McCormick Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://ir.mccormick.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mccormick-combine-unilevers-foods-business-creating-preeminent"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FAST",
    "date": "2026-07-14",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Second-quarter sales grow 14.7%",
    "detail": "Fastenal reported $382.8M in net income, up 15.9%. Operating margin held at 21.0% despite gross-margin pressure.",
    "publisher": "Fastenal Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.fastenal.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/Fastenal-Company-Reports-2026-Second-Quarter-Earnings/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FAST",
    "date": "2026-07-10",
    "eventDate": "2026-08-25",
    "type": "Dividend",
    "title": "Quarterly dividend increases to $0.26",
    "detail": "The cash dividend was scheduled for August 25 for shareholders of record July 28.",
    "publisher": "Fastenal Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.fastenal.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/Fastenal-Company-Announces-Cash-Dividend-and-Share-Repurchase-Activity-f05889f22/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FAST",
    "date": "2026-04-13",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "First-quarter daily sales rise 12.4%",
    "detail": "Revenue reached $2.20B and operating margin improved to 20.3%. Operating cash flow was $378M.",
    "publisher": "Fastenal Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.fastenal.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/Fastenal-Company-Reports-2026-First-Quarter-Earnings/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FAST",
    "date": "2026-04-10",
    "eventDate": "2026-05-26",
    "type": "Dividend",
    "title": "Board approves $0.24 quarterly payment",
    "detail": "The dividend was payable May 26 to shareholders of record April 28. The announcement also reported share-repurchase activity.",
    "publisher": "Fastenal Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.fastenal.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/Fastenal-Company-Announces-Cash-Dividend-and-Share-Repurchase-Activity/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "COST",
    "date": "2026-07-08",
    "type": "Sales",
    "title": "June sales rise 10.6%",
    "detail": "Costco reported $29.24B in net sales for the five weeks ended July 5; comparable sales rose 7.0% excluding fuel-price and currency effects.",
    "publisher": "Costco Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.costco.com/news/news-details/2026/Costco-Wholesale-Corporation-Reports-June-Sales-Results-and-Announces-Quarterly-Cash-Dividend/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "COST",
    "date": "2026-06-03",
    "type": "Sales",
    "title": "May sales reach $24.01B",
    "detail": "Net sales increased 14.5% from a year earlier for the four-week retail month ended May 31.",
    "publisher": "Costco Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.costco.com/news/news-details/2026/Costco-Wholesale-Corporation-Reports-May-Sales-Results/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "COST",
    "date": "2026-05-28",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Quarterly net income reaches $2.19B",
    "detail": "Fiscal third-quarter net sales rose 11.6% to $69.15B. Net income increased from $1.90B a year earlier.",
    "publisher": "Costco Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.costco.com/news/news-details/2026/Costco-Wholesale-Corporation-Reports-Third-Quarter-and-Year-To-Date-Operating-Results-For-Fiscal-2026/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "COST",
    "date": "2026-04-15",
    "eventDate": "2026-05-15",
    "type": "Dividend",
    "title": "Quarterly dividend increases to $1.47",
    "detail": "The board raised the per-share payment from $1.30, with the new dividend payable May 15 to shareholders of record May 1.",
    "publisher": "Costco · SEC filing",
    "url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/909832/000090983226000041/costex9918-k41526.htm"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "WM",
    "date": "2026-07-28",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Second-quarter revenue grows 4.0%",
    "detail": "Revenue reached $6.684B and reported net income was $785M. Cash flow from operations increased nearly 12% from a year earlier.",
    "publisher": "WM Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.wm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wm-announces-second-quarter-2026-earnings"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "WM",
    "date": "2026-05-13",
    "type": "Leadership",
    "title": "WM appoints a new operations chief",
    "detail": "Tara Hemmer became chief operating officer, taking responsibility for the operating platform while continuing to lead the sustainability businesses.",
    "publisher": "WM Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.wm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wm-names-tara-hemmer-chief-operating-officer/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "WM",
    "date": "2026-05-11",
    "eventDate": "2026-06-18",
    "type": "Dividend",
    "title": "Quarterly dividend set at $0.945",
    "detail": "The per-share cash payment was scheduled for June 18 for shareholders of record June 5.",
    "publisher": "WM Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.wm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wm-announces-cash-dividend-18"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "WM",
    "date": "2026-04-28",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Operating cash flow rises 24%",
    "detail": "First-quarter cash flow from operations reached $1.5B. WM also completed three recycling facilities during the quarter.",
    "publisher": "WM Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.wm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wm-announces-first-quarter-2026-earnings"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "GRMN",
    "date": "2026-08-25",
    "type": "Product launch",
    "title": "Garmin introduces fēnix 9 watches",
    "detail": "The new multisport lineup adds stamina metrics and activity storytelling. Pro models include satellite and LTE connectivity with an active plan.",
    "publisher": "Garmin Newsroom",
    "url": "https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/outdoor/garmin-expands-its-flagship-performance-smartwatch-lineup-with-fenix9-and-fenix9-pro/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "GRMN",
    "date": "2026-08-18",
    "type": "Product launch",
    "title": "Tacx trainer adds built-in virtual shifting",
    "detail": "The NEO 2T with Zwift Cog and Click pairs an indoor smart trainer with pre-installed hardware for virtual riding and shifting.",
    "publisher": "Garmin Newsroom",
    "url": "https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/sports-fitness/garmin-makes-virtual-riding-more-seamless-with-tacx-neo-2t-with-zwift-cog-and-click/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "GRMN",
    "date": "2026-07-29",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Quarterly revenue passes $2B",
    "detail": "Second-quarter revenue grew 11% to $2.02B, while operating income increased 30% to $616M.",
    "publisher": "Garmin Newsroom",
    "url": "https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/corporate/garmin-announces-second-quarter-2026-results/"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "GRMN",
    "date": "2026-07-22",
    "type": "Acquisition",
    "title": "TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic acquired",
    "detail": "Garmin added endurance- and strength-training platforms for athletes and coaches. Financial terms were not disclosed.",
    "publisher": "Garmin Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.garmin.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2026/Garmin-acquires-TrainingPeaks-and-TrainHeroic-leading-endurance-and-strength-training-platforms-for-athletes-and-coaches/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "AZO",
    "date": "2026-08-24",
    "eventDate": "2026-09-22",
    "type": "Earnings call",
    "title": "Next earnings release: September 22",
    "detail": "AutoZone plans to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results before market open, followed by a 10 a.m. Eastern conference call.",
    "publisher": "AutoZone Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.autozone.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autozone-release-fourth-quarter-fiscal-2026-earnings-september"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "AZO",
    "date": "2026-07-10",
    "type": "Leadership",
    "title": "AutoZone appoints senior finance leader",
    "detail": "Grace Sharpley was promoted to senior vice president of finance and joined the company’s executive committee.",
    "publisher": "AutoZone Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.autozone.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autozone-announces-organizational-changes-11"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "AZO",
    "date": "2026-06-16",
    "type": "Capital return",
    "title": "Buyback authorization expands by $1.5B",
    "detail": "The board authorized additional share repurchases under AutoZone’s ongoing program; authorization is not the same as completed purchases.",
    "publisher": "AutoZone Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.autozone.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autozone-authorizes-additional-stock-repurchase-33"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "AZO",
    "date": "2026-05-26",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Third-quarter sales increase 8.4%",
    "detail": "Net sales reached $4.8B. Same-store sales rose 3.9% overall and 4.1% domestically.",
    "publisher": "AutoZone Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.autozone.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autozone-3rd-quarter-total-company-same-store-sales-increase-39"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FDX",
    "date": "2026-07-01",
    "type": "Divestiture",
    "title": "Supply Chain sale agreed at $1.4B",
    "detail": "CMA CGM agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain. Closing was expected in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.",
    "publisher": "FedEx Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.fedex.com/news-and-events/investor-news/investor-news-details/2026/CMA-CGM-Group-to-Acquire-FedEx-Supply-Chain-at-an-Enterprise-Value-of-1-4-billion-Strengthening-Its-Logistics-Presence-in-North-America/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FDX",
    "date": "2026-06-23",
    "type": "Earnings",
    "title": "Fourth-quarter revenue reaches $25B",
    "detail": "Revenue increased from $22.2B a year earlier. Reported earnings per share were $6.60, down from $6.88.",
    "publisher": "FedEx Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investors.fedex.com/news-and-events/investor-news/investor-news-details/2026/FedEx-Reports-Strong-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Results/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FDX",
    "date": "2026-06-01",
    "type": "Spin-off",
    "title": "FedEx Freight becomes independent",
    "detail": "The completed separation created a separately listed company trading as FDXF. FedEx retained a 19.9% stake at separation.",
    "publisher": "FedEx Investor Relations",
    "url": "https://investor.fedex.com/news-and-events/investor-news/investor-news-details/2026/FedEx-Completes-Spin-Off-of-FedEx-Freight/default.aspx"
  },
  {
    "ticker": "FDX",
    "date": "2026-03-24",
    "type": "Service launch",
    "title": "SameDay Local delivery announced",
    "detail": "FedEx introduced local delivery options with two-hour windows or delivery by the end of the day.",
    "publisher": "FedEx Newsroom",
    "url": "https://newsroom.fedex.com/newsroom/global-english/fedex-to-offer-faster-delivery-with-launch-of-fedex-sameday-local"
  }
];