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Kinder Morgan (KMI) has put fresh numbers on the board for Q2 2026, reporting revenue of US$4.5 billion and net income of US$867 million. This translates to basic EPS of US$0.39, set against 27.4% earnings growth over the past year and a trailing net margin of 19.2%. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from US$4.0 billion and EPS of US$0.32 in Q2 2025 to US$4.5 billion and EPS of US$0.39 in Q2 2026. Over the same period, trailing twelve month EPS has increased from US$1.22 to US$1.55,...

With markets wrestling with an 82% chance of a September Federal Reserve rate hike, $100 Brent crude, and U.S. gasoline at $4 per gallon, investors are being forced to think harder about where to find relative resilience. Consumer staples stocks do not escape higher inflation or borrowing costs, but their focus on everyday essentials can put them in a different position when budgets tighten. This article looks at how the latest macro shocks connect to large-cap staples and highlights three...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Conn Davis, the CEO, President & Director of Byrna...

Brown-Forman stock has fallen sharply over the past few years, yet the latest Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate suggests the shares may still be trading at a discount to what the company’s cash flows imply. Brown-Forman shareholders have seen the stock decline about 60.4% over the past 3 years, which puts recent pricing under closer scrutiny for signs of a possible reset or a value trap. The planned retirement of long-serving CEO Lawson Whiting and a difficult operating...

Steel Dynamics stock has surged over the past few years, yet current valuation checks still point to upside, with both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and earnings based multiples suggesting the shares may be trading below what the fundamentals imply. Steel Dynamics has delivered a very strong 301.2% return over the past 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether recent gains are already pricing in its fundamentals. Record steel shipments and broad based demand can...

Gevo (GEVO) is drawing fresh attention after appointing Todd Werpy, a long-tenured leader in sustainable technologies and biotechnology, to its Board of Directors, alongside interest around the upcoming second quarter 2026 earnings call. See our latest analysis for Gevo. Gevo’s share price has climbed in recent weeks, with a 30 day share price return of 30.71% and a 7 day move of 15.09%. Year to date, however, the share price return is down 11.16%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Armstrong World Industries recently affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.3390 per share, payable on August 19, 2026, and, on July 21, 2026, increased its share repurchase authorization by US$800 million to a total of US$2.50 billions, extending the program through December 31, 2029. Together, the larger and longer buyback plan and the maintained dividend highlight the company’s current focus on returning cash to shareholders. We’ll now examine how the expanded share repurchase authorization...

Interparfums stock has delivered a 77.9% total return over the past five years, yet its current market price sits between two conflicting valuation signals, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings based multiples suggest the shares are not cheap. Over five years, Interparfums has returned 77.9%, which puts recent share performance firmly in positive territory and raises the bar for what counts as attractive value today. The recent update on net...

We wouldn't blame U.S. Bancorp ( NYSE:USB ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Stephen...

We note that the Sono-Tek Corporation ( NASDAQ:SOTK ) Executive Chairman, Christopher Coccio, recently sold US$91k...

While Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. ( NYSE:NGVC ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a...

The Charles Schwab Corporation ( NYSE:SCHW ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...

We'd be surprised if Akamai Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AKAM ) shareholders haven't noticed that the Executive Vice...

Surging bond yields, oil above $100 a barrel, and rising war related spending tied to Iran are putting traditional US bank stocks under a very different kind of spotlight. Higher rates can reshape funding costs, loan demand, and bond portfolios, while broad equity weakness adds another layer of pressure. For investors looking at large cap US lenders, this mix of inflation worries and fiscal strain can create both potential openings and clear risks. This article breaks down how three US bank...

In the past week, analyst reports highlighted growing optimism around Motorola Solutions, with upward revisions to earnings estimates and a favorable Zacks Rank ahead of its upcoming quarterly update. This combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a strong track record of recent earnings surprises has raised expectations for how the company might perform when it reports next. Next, we’ll examine how this rising analyst confidence in Motorola Solutions’ earnings outlook could influence the...

McDonald's (MCD) has just affirmed its shareholder payout policy, declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share, payable on September 16, 2026, to investors of record on September 1. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. That dividend decision comes at a time when McDonald's share price has been under pressure, with the stock down over the year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 8.59%, signalling fading momentum despite the long term 5 year total shareholder...

AXIS Capital Holdings has delivered a strong share price run over the past five years, yet the current valuation checks still suggest the stock trades on the cheap side rather than looking fully priced in. AXIS Capital Holdings has returned 160.9% over the past five years, which puts more focus on whether today’s price still offers a margin of safety after such a solid run. For a financial group like AXIS Capital Holdings, investors may see disciplined underwriting and balance sheet strength...

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$1,145.94 million and revenue to US$1,924.04 million, while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations declined compared with a year earlier. Alongside beating analyst revenue and FFO estimates, the company raised its full-year earnings outlook and expanded its data center footprint, including buying Blackstone’s stakes in three fully leased hyperscale facilities and entering the...

Avery Dennison stock has retreated over the past few years, yet the valuation checks currently lean on the cheap side. This raises the question of whether the recent weakness has already been more than reflected in the price. The share price is down about 19.2% over five years, which means long-term holders have seen meaningful value erode despite the company remaining on investors' radars. Future cash generation and margin resilience can support a stronger valuation over time. However, any...

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) reported a Q2 profit surge driven by AI-related investments in companies such as Anthropic, SpaceX, and OpenAI. The firm also announced new public and private market investment solutions in partnership with Wellington and Vanguard, targeting high-net-worth and mass-affluent investors. These developments come alongside strong private equity inflows and solid performance in Blackstone's infrastructure unit. For investors tracking Blackstone, the latest quarter highlights...

Earlier this week, Primerica released its latest Financial Security Monitor survey, showing how middle-income Americans are reshaping budgets and financial priorities amid rising costs. The findings highlight that, despite pressure on saving and retirement planning, many households are responding by trimming discretionary spending and adhering more strictly to budgets, underscoring demand for practical financial guidance. Now, we’ll examine how this heightened focus on budgeting and...

Quest Diagnostics stock has delivered a 79.9% return over the past three years, and the key question now is whether that strong run is still supported by the current valuation. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to a sizeable gap to the share price, while the broader market multiples suggest the stock is closer to fairly priced. Over the past three years Quest Diagnostics has returned 79.9%, which puts the recent share price firmly in focus for anyone reassessing...

Fair Isaac stock has delivered a 128.5% gain over the past 5 years, yet its current checks send mixed signals, with an intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model pointing to upside while traditional earnings based multiples lean expensive and the broader value score sits on the weak side. Over 5 years, Fair Isaac has returned 128.5%, which puts today’s valuation in the spotlight after such a strong longer term run. The recent integration of FICO Score 10T into Optimal...

In recent weeks, Ciena reported strong fiscal second-quarter 2026 revenue growth driven by cloud demand, while analysts raised full-year earnings estimates and highlighted improving margins backed by robust orders for its high-capacity optical networking solutions. An interesting angle is how major cloud providers’ heavy investment in low-latency AI networking is expanding Ciena’s addressable market and reinforcing confidence in its longer-term earnings power. With this improved earnings...