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XTRA:EVK
XTRA:EVKChemicals

Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) Posted Mixed Q2 Earnings, Is The Valuation Gap Too Wide?

Mixed second quarter earnings for Evonik Industries Evonik Industries (XTRA:EVK) reported second quarter 2026 earnings with sales of €3,893 million compared to €3,499 million a year earlier. Net income was €84 million versus €120 million, highlighting higher revenue but weaker profitability. See our latest analysis for Evonik Industries. Evonik Industries’ 1 month share price return of 7.38% and year to date share price return of 35.54% point to building momentum, while the 5 year total...
NYSE:CAG
NYSE:CAGFood

Conagra Brands (CAG) Is Back In The Spotlight, What Is Driving Attention?

Conagra Brands (CAG) has drawn fresh attention after fourth quarter results came in ahead of expectations, followed by guidance calling for a 1% to 3% decline in organic net sales for fiscal 2027. See our latest analysis for Conagra Brands. Conagra Brands' recent earnings beat sits against a mixed share price picture, with a 90 day share price return of 16.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return that declined 12.07%. This suggests short term momentum is improving while longer term...
NYSE:LMT
NYSE:LMTAerospace & Defense

How Investors Are Reacting To Lockheed Martin (LMT) AI-Focused Defense Partnerships And New Tech Milestones

In recent weeks, Lockheed Martin and partners including Verizon, NVIDIA and Firefly Aerospace have reported progress across AI-enabled airspace monitoring, missile defense, modular sensors and responsive launch services, highlighting a series of technology and product milestones already moving from lab tests into real-world demonstrations and contracts. Together, these developments point to Lockheed Martin steadily embedding artificial intelligence, modular open-systems design and commercial...
TSX:CM
TSX:CMBanks

CIBC Stock And Two Low Risk Leaders For Uncertain Rate Markets

Long dated government bond yields in the US and Europe are pushing higher as inflation worries linger and central banks keep investors guessing on future rate moves. When borrowing costs feel less predictable, investors often look for companies that already have strong balance sheets and resilient cash flows. This article highlights 3 low risk leaders from our screener that can help anchor a portfolio when markets feel restless. The three stocks covered below are just a sample from the Low...
SEHK:3988
SEHK:3988Banks

Bank of China (SEHK:3988) Draws Value Attention, Is The Stock Still Cheap?

Recent coverage from Zacks highlighting Bank of China (SEHK:3988) as a value rated stock with a Zacks Rank #2 and an A for Value has renewed attention on its current valuation profile. See our latest analysis for Bank of China. At a latest share price of HK$5.25, Bank of China has seen a 1-month share price return of 4.17% and a year to date share price return of 15.89%. The 5-year total shareholder return of 178.71% points to momentum that has built over a longer horizon, aligning recent...
NYSE:BBT
NYSE:BBTBanks

3 Bank Stocks Tied To Trump Tax Break Demand From High Income Business Owners

Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has put a 20% tax break for pass-through business income at the center of the conversation, and that reshapes the math for many high earners almost overnight. If more cash stays with business owners, it can change where wealth flows and who manages it. This article walks through three stocks potentially exposed to that shift and explains why their stories matter to your portfolio. The stocks highlighted next are only a starting sample, and the...
NasdaqGS:FFIV
NasdaqGS:FFIVCommunications

How Investors May Respond To F5 (FFIV) Slowing Billings And Stagnant Operating Margins

Recently, commentary on F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) highlighted subpar average billings growth, softer sales growth estimates, and an operating margin that has not improved, raising questions about demand and efficiency trends observed up to now. This combination of slowing billings momentum and stagnant profitability has prompted some observers to reassess how resilient F5’s application security and delivery business may be in the near term. We’ll now examine how concerns about slowing billings...
NYSE:AVA
NYSE:AVAIntegrated Utilities

How Stronger Margins And A Steady Dividend At Avista (AVA) Have Changed Its Investment Story

Avista Corp.’s board previously declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.4925 per share, or US$1.97 annualized, payable on September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 18, 2026, while also reporting second-quarter 2026 revenue of US$413 million and net income of US$35 million. The company’s second-quarter and first-half 2026 results showed higher net income and earnings per share from continuing operations compared with the prior year, even as sales for the first six months were...
NYSE:APO
NYSE:APODiversified Financial

Apollo Global Management (APO) Is Up 10.5% After Joining NVIDIA’s $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Push

In August 2026, NVIDIA Corporation announced memorandums of understanding with Apollo Global Management and five other leading financial institutions to create independent compute financing platforms, aiming to mobilize over US$500.00 billion of third‑party capital for AI infrastructure across its ecosystem, subject to final agreements. This partnership positions Apollo at the center of AI-related infrastructure financing, potentially expanding its role as a key capital partner to frontier...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

Is Carnival (CCL) A Bargain After Earnings Come Into Focus?

Carnival stock reacts to latest session and earnings focus Carnival (CCL) recently gained 2.71% in its latest trading session, drawing attention as investors look ahead to the company’s upcoming earnings release and the expected combination of slightly lower EPS with higher revenue. See our latest analysis for Carnival. At a share price of $28.12, Carnival’s recent 1 day share price decline of 1.06% and 7 day decline of 3% sit against a 30 day share price return of 5.75% and a 90 day gain of...
ARCA:ESBA
ARCA:ESBAREITs

Empire State Realty OP (ESBA) Declares Q3 Dividends, Is The Deep Discount Justified?

Empire State Realty OP (ARCA:ESBA) is in focus after Empire State Realty Trust’s board declared cash dividends for the third quarter of 2026 on both common stock and multiple operating partnership units, including several ESRO unit series. See our latest analysis for Empire State Realty OP. The dividend decision comes at a weaker time for Empire State Realty OP’s units, with the latest share price at $4.60 and the year-to-date share price return down 26.4%. The 1-year total shareholder return...
SGX:H02
SGX:H02Pharmaceuticals

Haw Par (SGX:H02) Cools After Half Year Earnings As Valuation Questions Grow

Haw Par (SGX:H02) reported its half year 2026 results on 14 August, with sales of S$115.93 million and net income of S$107.87 million, both lower than the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Haw Par. Haw Par's recent half year result appears to have cooled momentum, with the share price at S$15.50 and a 30 day share price return of 7.9% lower, even as the 3 year total shareholder return of 92.48% remains strong. If Haw Par's latest move has you reassessing your watchlist, this...
NYSE:LOAR
NYSE:LOARAerospace & Defense

Why Loar Holdings (LOAR) Is Up 9.2% After Record Q2 Sales And Raised 2026 Guidance

Loar Holdings Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results with sales rising to US$171.58 million from US$123.12 million a year earlier, while net income was broadly unchanged at US$16.74 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations edged up to US$0.18 from US$0.17. Despite record quarterly sales and continued adjusted EBITDA growth, Loar’s six-month net income and EPS trailed the prior year, highlighting the tension between rapid top-line expansion and near-term profitability. We’ll...
NYSE:PHIN
NYSE:PHINAuto Components

PHINIA (PHIN) Could Be 19% Undervalued As Sustainability Report Sharpens Its Growth Story

PHINIA (PHIN) is back in focus after its third annual Sustainability Report outlined progress on environmental, social, and governance priorities, alongside fresh investment in lower and zero carbon technologies and operational efficiency initiatives. See our latest analysis for PHINIA. PHINIA’s recent Sustainability Report arrives as the stock trades at US$74.49, with a year to date share price return of 15.22% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.19%. The 3 year total shareholder...
TSE:7003
TSE:7003Machinery

Can MITSUI E&S (TSE:7003) Justify Its Valuation After Raising Full Year Guidance?

MITSUI E&S (TSE:7003) is back in focus after raising its full year earnings guidance and updating dividend plans, following first quarter results that showed higher sales and net income year on year. See our latest analysis for MITSUI E&S. At a share price of ¥4,345, MITSUI E&S has seen a 1 day share price return of 1.49% and a 7 day share price return of 3.40%. The 30 day and year to date share price returns are down 7.85% and 23.73% respectively. Over 3 years, the total shareholder return...
NYSE:MMI
NYSE:MMIReal Estate

Marcus & Millichap (MMI) After Its Profit Return And Dividend Why Valuation Still Looks In Focus

Marcus & Millichap (MMI) has drawn investor attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that shifted from a loss to a profit, alongside a completed multi year share buyback and a fresh dividend declaration. See our latest analysis for Marcus & Millichap. At a share price of $31.58, Marcus & Millichap has posted a 90 day share price return of 12.07% and a year to date share price return of 17.01%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 4.40% and 5 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:V
NYSE:VDiversified Financial

Visa Stock And 2 Payment Shares In The Stablecoin Shift

Crypto custody and tokenization have moved from the fringes of finance to the center of a heated policy debate, and the OCC’s conditional nod to World Liberty Trust Company has just turned up the volume. Regulatory doors are not wide open, but they are not closed either, which can shift how certain stocks linked to stablecoins and on-chain infrastructure are viewed. This article walks through three stocks that are exposed to this news and explains what that could mean for your watchlist. The...
NYSE:USAC
NYSE:USACEnergy Services

USA Compression Partners (USAC) Could Be 10% Undervalued After Strong Q2 2026 Growth

USA Compression Partners (USAC) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results that show higher sales, revenue, and net income year over year. Investors are weighing what this financial update means for the stock. See our latest analysis for USA Compression Partners. The earnings surprise and management’s comments about actively assessing accretive M&A opportunities come as USA Compression Partners’ share price has risen 11.9% year to date. The stock’s 5 year total shareholder...
NYSE:LPG
NYSE:LPGOil and Gas

The Bull Case For DorianG (LPG) Could Change Following A Step-Change In Quarterly Profitability

Dorian LPG Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results to June 30 with revenue of US$187.88 million and net income of US$138.29 million, sharply higher than a year earlier. The surge in basic earnings per share from US$0.24 to US$3.25 highlights a step-change in profitability for the LPG tanker operator. With this sharp earnings expansion now on the table, we’ll explore what it means for DorianG’s investment narrative built around dividends and fleet renewal. The future of work is here...
ENXTPA:MAU
ENXTPA:MAUOil and Gas

How Investors May Respond To Etablissements Maurel & Prom (ENXTPA:MAU) Surging Half‑Year EPS And Profitability

Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A. has reported past half‑year 2026 results, with sales of US$366.13 million and net income of US$183.31 million, both higher than the same period a year earlier. The company’s basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to US$0.92 from US$0.52, signaling stronger profitability per share in the latest half year. We’ll now examine how this sharp jump in half‑year earnings per share could reshape Etablissements Maurel & Prom’s investment...
TSE:2587
TSE:2587Beverage

Suntory Beverage & Food (TSE:2587) Posted Strong Half Year Results, Is The Stock Still Undervalued?

Suntory Beverage & Food (TSE:2587) drew fresh investor attention after releasing half year results and reaffirming a JPY 60.00 per share dividend, with payments scheduled to start on September 3, 2026. See our latest analysis for Suntory Beverage & Food. At a share price of ¥4,648, Suntory Beverage & Food has seen a 10.77% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 1.69% points to moderate but steady progress. This suggests recent momentum is building as the...
TSE:9201
TSE:9201Airlines

What Japan Airlines (TSE:9201)'s Sharp Q1 2026 Profit Drop Means For Shareholders

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. reported past first-quarter 2026 results, with net income falling to ¥5,353 million from ¥27,081 million a year earlier and basic earnings per share from continuing operations dropping to ¥9.09 from ¥60.04. The sharp compression in earnings underscores how sensitive Japan Airlines’ profitability can be to shifts in operating conditions and cost pressures. Next, we will examine how this earnings decline and compressed profitability shape Japan Airlines’ investment...