Utz Quality Foods is recalling certain Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips that were sold at retail stores nationwide, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The voluntary recall follows a notification to the company that a seasoning containing dry milk powder may contain the presence of salmonella. It was sourced from California Dairies Inc. and supplied by a third party.

The FDA said the affected seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella prior to use, but Utz is recalling the limited varieties of chips out of an abundance of caution. The company is recalling the products based on the ingredient supplier’s recall.

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No other products produced by Utz Quality Foods are affected, and “We are working in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on this recall,” the company told FOX Business in a statement.

Utz has not received any complaints of illness in connection with the recalled products. Customers who have the affected products should not eat them and should discard them.

Utz Quality Foods recalled products:

Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, 1.5 oz.

• UPC: 83791272917
• Batchcodes: 26030070101, 26036070102, 26043070101, 26052070103
• Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026, 8/17/2026, 8/24/2026

Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, 2.5 oz.

• UPC: 83791272924
• Batchcodes: 26029070104, 26044070104, 26045070104, 26058070104
• Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/17/2026, 8/31/2026

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Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, 8 oz.

• UPC: 83791272931
• Batchcodes: 26024070105, 26024070104, 26029070104, 26030070104, 26037070105, 26038070105, 26044070105, 26045070105
• Best by dates: 7/27/2026, 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026, 8/17/2026

Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips, 2 oz.

• UPC: 83791520148
• Batchcodes: 26030070104, 26031070104, 26031070101, 26038070102, 26038070103
• Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026

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Zapp’s Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips, 1.5 oz (60 ct.)

• UPC: 83791010144
• Batchcodes: 26030070101, 26031070101, 26036070102, 26037070102
• Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026

Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip, 2 oz.

• UPC: 83791520162
• Batchcode: 26052070103
• Best by date: 8/8/2026

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Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip, 2.5 oz.

• UPC: 83791192208
• Batchcode: 26058070104
• Best by date: 8/31/2026

Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip, 8 oz.

• UPC: 83791192246
• Batchcodes: 26058070104, 26059070104
• Best by date: 8/31/2026

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Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, 2 oz.

• UPC: 83791520094
• Batchcode: 26059070104
• Best by date: 8/31/2026

Shares of ideaForge Technology Limited witnessed significant bulk deal activity on Tuesday, with multiple institutional investors picking up stakes in the company. Leading the transactions, BNP Paribas, through its affiliate BNP Paribas Financial Markets, bought over 5 lakh shares worth approximately Rs 39 crore at Rs 783.29 apiece.

In addition to BNP Paribas, several other investors were active on the buy side. QE Securities LLP acquired 3.4 lakh shares at Rs 779.23 per share, while NK Securities Research Private Limited picked up a similar quantity at Rs 777.94 per share, translating into deals worth around Rs 26 crore. HRTI Private Limited purchased 4.55 lakh shares at Rs 776.98 apiece, and Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited bought 3.49 lakh shares at Rs 780.2 per share.

The bulk deals were executed within a narrow price band of Rs 776 – Rs 783 per share, indicating strong demand for the stock at current levels. The concentrated buying activity highlights growing investor interest in the company, particularly amid increasing focus on defence and drone-related businesses.

Following the bulk deal activity, the stock saw strong traction in the market, reflecting positive sentiment around the counter.

Ideaforge Technology shares ended at Rs 804.10, up by Rs 73.10 or 10% over the Monday closing price.

Shares of ideaForge have given multibagger returns of 111% over a one-year period compared to negative 1% returns by Nifty and negative 4% by the BSE Sensex.
The stock is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day simple moving average (SMA) of Rs 457 and Rs 468, respectively, according to Trendlyne data.Also read: Adani Ports, Tata Motors and Siemens Energy witness block deal action on Monday

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NEW YORK — Alphabet Inc. Class C shares (NASDAQ: GOOG) climbed 1.21% to $384.23 in morning trading Tuesday, May 5, extending gains from a strong first-quarter earnings report that highlighted accelerating Google Cloud growth and the company’s deepening push into artificial intelligence.

The modest advance comes days after Alphabet’s April 29 earnings release, which showed consolidated revenue rising 22% to $109.9 billion and net income surging 81% to $62.6 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $5.11, far exceeding expectations and sending the stock to fresh all-time highs last week.

Google Cloud delivered standout performance, with revenue jumping 63% to $20 billion — the first time the segment crossed that threshold. The cloud backlog nearly doubled sequentially to more than $460 billion, driven by enterprise AI solutions and infrastructure demand. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted that AI is now the primary growth driver across the business.

AI Momentum Powers Results

Alphabet’s full-stack AI approach — spanning models like Gemini, custom TPUs, and enterprise tools — is paying dividends. Google Search revenue grew 19% to $60.4 billion, with AI-enhanced experiences boosting user engagement. YouTube and subscriptions also contributed strongly, while Waymo’s autonomous driving progress and investments in Anthropic added to non-operating gains.

The company raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance significantly, signaling aggressive investment in AI infrastructure. Analysts project even higher spending in 2027 as demand for data centers and specialized chips continues to accelerate.

Wall Street Reaction Remains Bullish

Following the earnings beat, multiple firms raised price targets. Goldman Sachs, Needham, Scotiabank, Roth Capital and others lifted targets into the $400–$450 range, citing strong AI positioning and cloud acceleration. Consensus remains firmly in Buy territory, with many viewing Alphabet as attractively valued relative to its growth prospects despite trading near highs.

The stock has been one of the top performers among major technology names in recent months, benefiting from a combination of resilient advertising, cloud strength and AI leadership. Year-to-date gains reflect growing investor confidence that Google is not only keeping pace but gaining ground in the generative AI race.

Challenges and Risks

Regulatory scrutiny remains a factor. Ongoing antitrust cases and potential advertising changes continue to loom, though investors appear to be pricing in Alphabet’s ability to navigate these hurdles. Competition from OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft and others is intense, yet Google’s massive user base and infrastructure scale provide significant advantages.

Broader market dynamics also influence the stock. Easing geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and anticipation of further corporate earnings have supported technology shares broadly. However, any slowdown in AI spending or macroeconomic shifts could pressure valuations.

Long-Term Outlook

Alphabet’s diversified portfolio — Search, YouTube, Cloud, Waymo and emerging bets — positions it well for continued growth. The company maintains a fortress balance sheet with substantial cash reserves, enabling both heavy investment and shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks. A recent 5% dividend increase underscores confidence in future cash flow.

Analysts project sustained double-digit revenue growth, with cloud and AI segments leading the way. Successful execution on Gemini advancements, autonomous driving milestones and enterprise adoption could drive further upside. Some forecasts see the stock reaching $450 or higher within 12 months if current momentum holds.

Investor Considerations

Tuesday’s modest gain reflects digestion after last week’s sharp post-earnings move. For long-term investors, Alphabet offers exposure to multiple secular tailwinds: digital advertising, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Its scale, data advantage and engineering talent create wide competitive moats.

Short-term traders may see volatility around upcoming events, including further regulatory developments and quarterly updates. Valuation remains elevated on traditional metrics, but many argue forward-looking AI growth justifies the premium. Dollar-cost averaging or waiting for pullbacks could appeal to those building positions.

As of mid-morning trading, the broader market showed mixed sentiment, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average also advancing modestly. Alphabet’s performance continues to stand out within the Magnificent Seven group, underscoring its resilience and strategic focus.

The coming months will test whether Alphabet can convert its substantial AI investments into sustained market leadership and profitable growth. For now, investors are rewarding the company’s execution and forward momentum in one of technology’s most critical battlegrounds.

NEW YORK — Google’s Gemini AI chatbot and related services faced widespread user-reported disruptions Tuesday, with many experiencing slow responses, processing loops and error messages as the popular generative AI tool encountered intermittent outages across web and mobile platforms.

Downdetector and other monitoring sites showed a significant spike in reports beginning around 8:44 a.m. EDT, with users complaining that prompts either failed to generate responses or got stuck in endless loading cycles. Some reported receiving system error images or partial answers before Gemini stopped functioning properly.

Google AI Studio’s official status page confirmed isolated issues earlier in the day, including problems with streaming Deep Research features that were later marked as resolved. However, broader Gemini services, including the main chatbot integrated into Google Search, Workspace and mobile apps, continued showing elevated error reports throughout the morning.

Scope of the Disruption

The problems appeared widespread but not universal. Users in the United States and Europe reported the highest volume of complaints, though reports also came from Asia and other regions. Issues affected both free and paid Gemini Advanced tiers, with some users noting that basic queries worked sporadically while complex or multimodal requests failed entirely.

Google has not issued a formal public statement on the outage as of mid-morning, but its cloud status dashboard and AI Studio page indicated active monitoring of related services. Engineers appear to be investigating backend capacity or integration problems that could stem from high demand or a recent update.

User Frustration and Workarounds

Social media platforms quickly filled with complaints, memes and screenshots of failed interactions. Many users turned to alternative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude or Grok while waiting for Gemini to recover. Some reported success by switching browsers, clearing cache or using VPNs, suggesting the issue might be regionally or account-specific in certain cases.

Gemini has become a central part of Google’s AI strategy, powering features across Search, Gmail, Docs and Android. Any extended downtime highlights the growing reliance on these tools for productivity, research and creative tasks.

Google’s Track Record and Response

Google has generally maintained strong uptime for its consumer AI services, though occasional hiccups have occurred during periods of rapid feature rollouts or high traffic. Past incidents were typically resolved within hours. In this case, the company’s transparency via status pages has helped inform affected users, even without a broad public advisory.

Experts recommend checking official status pages and waiting a short period before retrying complex queries. Restarting the app, signing out and back in, or trying incognito mode can sometimes bypass temporary glitches.

Broader Context in AI Services

The incident comes as AI chatbots face increasing demand from both casual users and enterprises. Outages at this scale underscore the challenges of scaling large language models while maintaining consistent performance. Competitors have experienced similar disruptions in the past, reflecting the complexity of real-time AI infrastructure.

For businesses relying on Gemini through Google Workspace or API integrations, the disruption could impact workflows involving content generation, data analysis or customer support automation. Google typically offers service credits for significant enterprise outages under its SLA agreements.

What Users Should Do

If experiencing issues with Gemini:

• Check Downdetector or Google’s status pages for real-time updates.
• Try accessing via a different device, network or browser.
• Wait 15-30 minutes and retry, as many outages resolve quickly.
• Report the problem directly through the Gemini app or web interface to help Google’s team gather diagnostics.

Google is expected to provide more details if the problem persists into the afternoon. In the meantime, users seeking reliable AI assistance can explore alternatives while the company works to restore full functionality.

This latest hiccup serves as a reminder of both the power and fragility of modern AI systems. As Gemini continues evolving into a daily tool for millions, maintaining rock-solid reliability will remain a top priority for Google and the broader AI industry. Updates will be closely watched as the situation develops throughout the day.