Brightstar Lottery Signs Nine-Year Agreement to Continue Operation of Italy Lotto - Brightstar Lottery (NYSE:BRSL)

Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $584 million (down 7% y/y) and income from continuing operations of $56 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $286 million. The company reaffirmed FY26 guidance: revenue $2.50-$2.55 billion and Adjusted EBITDA $1.16-$1.19 billion, and declared a $0.23 quarterly dividend. Final Italy Lotto license payment was €1.43 billion ($1.67 billion) in April.

Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) rose after Deutsche Bank analyst Steven Pizzella resumed coverage with a Buy rating and a $15 price target, citing monopoly positioning and predictable earnings. The article notes BRSL provides technology for Mega Millions and Powerball, mentions steady 3%-4% annual lottery demand, and highlights an 8.58% dividend yield and recent capital returns.

Albertsons Companies said it is voluntarily recalling four ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños supplied by Taylor Farms, including items sold at Randalls in Texas. The recall followed a supplier recall tied to an ongoing federal investigation and an FDA probe of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak. FDA reported 345 illnesses in 27 states, 36 hospitalizations, no deaths.

U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.