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Investors may be wondering if Lumentum Holdings at around US$957.24 is still offering value after a strong run, or if most of the easy upside is already priced in. The stock has moved sharply, with a 16.5% gain over the past week, a slight 1.4% decline over the last 30 days, and very large returns year to date and over multi year periods. Recent coverage has focused on how the stock's rapid gains have sharpened the debate around what investors are actually paying for, whether that is future...

With the Fed signaling a tougher stance on inflation, oil-driven price pressures lingering, and a new chair keen to shake up how policy is communicated, interest rate expectations have been turned on their head. That kind of reset can quickly change how banking stocks are priced, how investors think about risk, and where they look for potential opportunities or areas to be cautious. This article highlights 3 US banking stocks from our screener that are particularly exposed to these Fed...

Dividend affirmation and analyst upgrade put TE Connectivity (TEL) in focus TE Connectivity (TEL) has come into focus after affirming a quarterly dividend of US$0.78 per share and receiving an analyst upgrade tied to an upward trend in earnings estimates. See our latest analysis for TE Connectivity. TE Connectivity’s share price has picked up recently, with a 2.74% 1 day gain and 5.38% 30 day share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 32.42% points to stronger longer...

Coda Octopus Group (CODA) has posted Q2 2026 revenue of US$6.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.15, with trailing 12 month EPS at US$0.44 supported by net income of US$4.9 million on US$28.0 million of revenue. The company has seen quarterly revenue move around the US$6.7 million to US$7.3 million range across the last six reported periods, while EPS has ranged from about US$0.08 to US$0.15. This sets up the latest quarter in the context of a year in which earnings growth of 44.2% and a 17.7%...

Europe’s record €1b per day trade deficit with China is putting supply chains, jobs, and corporate margins under the microscope, and investors are paying attention. Rising imports of subsidized Chinese electric and hybrid cars, and ongoing dependence on Chinese components, are pulling reshoring and onshoring from policy talk into boardroom decisions. For you, that raises a simple question: which stocks could benefit if Europe leans harder into domestic production and tighter supply chains?...

Venture Global (NYSE:VG) expanded its long term LNG supply contract with Greek joint venture Atlantic-SEE. The twenty year agreement doubles annual LNG commitments for delivery into Central and Eastern Europe. The deal is linked to new Greek regasification infrastructure that is intended to support regional energy security. For investors watching LNG infrastructure and contract activity, this move provides a fresh data point on how Venture Global approaches long duration offtake deals. The...

When inflation, interest rates and energy prices are all being shaped by geopolitics and central banks, it helps to focus on something more straightforward: owner mindset. Founder led companies often combine clear long term vision with personal accountability, which can matter when markets are constantly resetting expectations for growth and pricing. This Founder Led Companies screener is built to surface businesses where leaders have real skin in the game and are directly tied to the...

Global markets are being pulled around by energy prices, shifting rate expectations and patchy growth data, and that mix is keeping attention on sectors tied to government spending and long-term contracts. Aerospace and defense companies sit right in the middle of this context, supplying hardware and services that governments typically treat as essential, whatever the cycle. This screener focuses on businesses linked to those activities, helping you filter a broad universe down to a focused...

Exxon Mobil overview and recent stock performance Exxon Mobil (XOM) has drawn investor attention after recent trading saw the stock close at US$140.92, with the share price down about 11% over the past month and past 3 months, even as the year to date return remains positive. See our latest analysis for Exxon Mobil. Recent trading has seen momentum fade, with the 1 month share price return down 10.8% and the 3 month share price return down 11.3%. This is despite the year to date share price...

In the past quarter, CVB Financial reported mixed results, with revenue and net interest income modestly ahead of analyst expectations despite ongoing regional banking pressures. This outperformance in core lending income highlights the bank’s underlying resilience in serving small and mid-sized businesses across California through Citizens Business Bank. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings beat on net interest income may influence CVB Financial’s existing investment narrative and risk...

Recent share performance puts Intuit (INTU) back under the microscope Intuit (INTU) has pulled back sharply, with the stock down about 28% over the past month and about 39% over the past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess what they are paying for its earnings power. See our latest analysis for Intuit. With the share price at $281.77 after a 30 day share price return that declined 28.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return that declined 63%, momentum has clearly faded as the market...

Earlier this month, IBM and ServiceNow announced an expanded collaboration to combine IBM’s AI, data and automation capabilities with the ServiceNow AI Platform, aiming to help large enterprises modernize legacy applications, improve data readiness, and roll out agentic AI across core IT and business operations from the second half of 2026. This deeper alignment positions ServiceNow at the center of IBM-powered application modernization and data governance projects, potentially making its...

Earlier this month, a peace deal paved the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy supply constraints that affect the production costs of construction materials used by companies such as Owens Corning. At the same time, a decline in the 10-year Treasury yield raised the prospect of lower mortgage rates, which could improve housing activity and indirectly support demand for Owens Corning’s insulation and roofing products. We’ll now examine how potentially lower energy input costs...

Super Group (SGHC) (NYSE:SGHC) drew fresh investor attention after its board declared a second regular quarterly dividend of 5¢ per share, bringing total declared 2026 payouts to 10¢ per share. See our latest analysis for Super Group (SGHC). The regular dividend comes as Super Group’s 90 day share price return of 27.93% and year to date share price return of 17.27% point to building momentum, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 44.26% and very large 3 year total shareholder return...

Pan American Silver recently presented at the RBC Capital Markets Global Mining & Materials Conference in New York and outlined a revised Preliminary Economic Assessment for its La Colorada Skarn deposit that emphasizes a smaller, lower-risk, and more capital-efficient development. The updated plan removes the need for an immediate project partner by targeting funding from internal resources while aiming for negative all-in sustaining costs and greater exposure to silver prices. Next,...

PVH Corp (PVH) is back in focus after first quarter results topped market expectations on revenue and adjusted profit, even as management paired that with more cautious full year 2026 revenue guidance. See our latest analysis for PVH. PVH's 1 day share price return of 1.6% and 7 day share price return of 8.4% suggest the earnings beat and cautious guidance are being weighed carefully. A 90 day share price return of 31.2% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder return that is down 19.2%,...

Expro Group Holdings (XPRO) is back in focus after a Zacks upgrade, reflecting more optimistic earnings expectations, alongside a multi year Gulf of America subsea contract extension featuring its Solus shear and seal valve. See our latest analysis for Expro Group Holdings. Recent moves reflect a mixed picture, with the share price down 4.8% on the day and 7.6% over three months, yet still up 14.9% year to date and supported by a 64.4% one year total shareholder return. This suggests that...

Executive reshuffle puts finance and electric supply in focus CMS Energy (CMS) is undergoing a leadership reshuffle, with Sri Maddipati set to become Chief Financial Officer and Chris Fultz assuming responsibility for the electric supply business unit. See our latest analysis for CMS Energy. These leadership changes come as the stock trades at US$73.65, with recent momentum reflected in a 7 day share price return of 3.86% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 9.14%. However, the 90 day...

Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) has completed an operational split from Manus, unwinding a US$2b AI acquisition. The move follows a Beijing divestiture order and ends all data sharing and system access between the two companies. Manus may shift to a Chinese controlled joint venture structure and pursue a public listing following the separation. For you as an investor, this illustrates how regulatory and geopolitical decisions can reshape a large tech company’s AI footprint. Meta Platforms,...

Australian shares are experiencing a cautious phase, with investors playing it safe amid global geopolitical developments and domestic interest rate expectations. Despite the broader market's hesitance, penny stocks continue to capture attention as they offer unique opportunities for growth at lower price points. These smaller or newer companies can provide intriguing investment possibilities when backed by solid financials, making them worth considering in today's market landscape.

Long term Treasury yields at 19 year highs, an oil shock linked to the Iran war, and core PCE inflation at 3.3% have put rate sensitive and fuel heavy businesses under real pressure. This setup can quickly squeeze margins, cool big ticket purchases, and change how investors think about risk. If you are trying to decide which stocks to lean away from while these forces play out, this screener offers a focused starting point. The rest of this article highlights 3 stocks that appear especially...

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a temporary easing in US Iran tensions are shifting some of the pressure around energy costs and trade risks, which can feed directly into household budgets and everyday shopping habits. For dividend focused investors, that puts established global consumer stocks back in the spotlight as potential beneficiaries of calmer shipping routes and lower input cost pressures. This article highlights 3 dividend paying consumer companies from our Dividend...

Aecon Group stock: new Arctic partnership puts long term infrastructure theme in focus Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) is back on investors’ radar after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Arctic Gateway Group to explore infrastructure opportunities around Manitoba’s Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway. See our latest analysis for Aecon Group. The MoU headlines come at a time when Aecon Group’s share price has moved sharply, with a 1 day share price return of 6.01% and a year to date...

Geopolitical easing and sector tailwinds set the context for AAL American Airlines Group (AAL) has been in focus after airline stocks moved higher alongside travel peers, following a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran that signaled potential de escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. See our latest analysis for American Airlines Group. Beyond the latest geopolitical easing, American Airlines Group’s recent 1 day share price return of 3.20% sits within a strong 30 day...