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In recent weeks, Cloudflare has drawn renewed attention as multiple analysts reiterated positive views on the company following an earlier beat-and-raise quarter that was accompanied by significant layoffs and volatility. Amid concerns about insider share sales, the stronger earnings outlook and confidence in Cloudflare’s role in areas like agentic AI have become central to the debate around its longer-term prospects. Now we’ll examine how this wave of analyst optimism around earnings and...

Mastercard (MA) is in focus after two major developments: a preliminary approval of a US$38b swipe fee settlement with merchants, and the launch of Agent Pay for Machines, an AI driven automated payments network. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. Despite the recent 2% share price lift around the swipe fee settlement news, Mastercard’s short term share price return is still down year to date, while the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 32.44% and 37.29% point to a stronger...

EQT Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter adjusted profit that exceeded Wall Street estimates, supported by higher natural gas prices and stronger sales volumes amid rising U.S. demand. The results highlight how power-intensive data centers and growing liquefied natural gas exports are increasingly shaping EQT’s realized pricing and overall earnings profile. Next, we will examine how stronger natural gas pricing driven by data center and LNG demand interacts with EQT’s existing...

Astera Labs (ALAB) is set to join the Nasdaq-100 Index on June 22, a milestone that could increase index-linked demand for the stock and raise its visibility with institutional investors. See our latest analysis for Astera Labs. The upcoming Nasdaq-100 inclusion comes on top of already strong momentum, with a 7-day share price return of 15.8%, a 30-day share price return of 57.79%, and a 90-day share price return of 188.01%. The 1-year total shareholder return is around 4x, and recent Taiwan...

In recent years, American Financial Group has reported slower growth in net premiums earned, weaker compounded earnings per share expansion, and modest book value per share increases compared with the broader insurance industry. This combination of softer demand, lagging profitability metrics, and limited balance sheet expansion has raised questions about the company’s competitive position and financial resilience relative to peers. We’ll now examine how this underperformance in premium...

What the leadership shake up and guidance update mean for Perrigo stock Perrigo (PRGO) just combined a sudden leadership change with a reaffirmed 2026 earnings outlook, after CEO and President Patrick Lockwood-Taylor resigned over personal conduct issues unrelated to the company’s business or financials. The Board has moved quickly by naming existing director Albert A. Manzone as Interim CEO and President and launching a search for a permanent successor. This signals an effort to keep the...

Earlier this week, Benchmark began covering International Flavors & Fragrances, highlighting the company’s plan to divest its Food Ingredients segment as a key step in reshaping the business mix. At the same time, substantial recent insider purchases and mixed assessments of financial strength have drawn attention to the balance of opportunity and risk in IFF’s repositioning efforts. We’ll now examine how Benchmark’s coverage initiation, centered on the planned Food Ingredients divestiture,...

Earlier this week, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals reported new clinical trial and real-world data for its oral HAE prophylaxis ORLADEYO and investigational antibody navenibart, presented across multiple posters at the EAACI 2026 meeting in Istanbul. The breadth of data, with sustained pediatric outcomes for ORLADEYO and subgroup consistency for navenibart, highlights how BioCryst is trying to extend HAE prophylaxis across age ranges and patient profiles. Next, we’ll examine how these broader,...

Why Amprius Technologies Stock Is Back in Focus Amprius Technologies (AMPX) is drawing attention after announcing a collaboration to supply silicon anode lithium-ion batteries for Matternet’s M2 delivery drones, while also facing short seller allegations about its reported orders and disclosures. See our latest analysis for Amprius Technologies. Recent volatility has been sharp, with the share price falling 4.62% in the last session, 17.17% over the week and 12.73% over 90 days. At the same...

Recent commentary highlighted XPEL, Inc.’s position as a niche leader in paint protection film, emphasizing that recent margin pressures stemmed from temporary factors such as inventory normalization, softer automotive demand, and investments in supply chain and global distribution capabilities. An interesting angle is that XPEL remains one of the only pure-play public companies focused on paint protection film, which has drawn renewed attention from specialized investors who see its...

Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) has been drawing attention after a recent stretch of mixed returns, with the stock down over the past month but up over the past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for Plains All American Pipeline. At the current share price of $22.44, PAA’s recent 30 day share price return is down 2.01%, but its year to date share price return of 23.23% and very large 5 year total shareholder return of 199.29% suggest momentum has been building over time as...

Event: Stericycle Deal and New COO Put Healthcare and Sustainability in Focus Waste Management (WM) has moved deeper into healthcare waste and sustainability by acquiring Stericycle and naming Tara Hemmer as chief operating officer. This combination sharpens attention on the stock’s evolving business mix and margin profile. See our latest analysis for Waste Management. WM’s recent news sits against a mixed share performance, with the stock falling 7.39% on a 90 day share price return and a 1...

T1 Energy recently faced a short-seller report from Fuzzy Panda Research alleging it misled investors about continued purchases of solar cells from banned Chinese supplier Trina Solar, raising questions about its supply chain compliance with U.S. Foreign Entity of Concern rules. The core issue is whether any such sourcing could jeopardize T1 Energy’s eligibility for key U.S. manufacturing tax credits, which critics argue are central to its reported profitability and future project...

In early June 2026, Engine announced Omni Powered by Engine, integrating its hotel booking platform into Trimble Places, with further integrations planned for Trimble CoPilot navigation and Trimble TMT Fleet Maintenance to give truck drivers seamless, in-workflow access to over one million global properties. On the same day, Trimble also revealed an integration of Equifax’s The Work Number into its Spectrum and Vista financial software, automating income and employment verifications at no...

Earlier this month, HealthEquity reported strong fiscal 2027 first-quarter results, highlighting growth in Health Savings Accounts and assets under management, supported by high client retention and enterprise wins. The company also emphasized expanding AI-driven automation while continuing to address ongoing litigation and regulatory scrutiny tied to a prior cybersecurity incident, underscoring how operational efficiency and data protection are becoming central to its business model. We’ll...

Recently, Red Cat Holdings announced a US$742,000 U.S. Army contract for Black Widow drones with AI landmine-detection software and advanced further in Pentagon drone programs, while also closing its Quaze Technologies acquisition and ramping Blue Ops’ Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessels. These developments highlight Red Cat’s expanding role across aerial, maritime and wireless power technologies as the U.S. pushes to strengthen domestic drone manufacturing under a US$1.10 billion Pentagon...

Dividend increase highlights income potential Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) has raised its quarterly cash dividend to $0.32 per share for the second quarter of 2026, equal to an annualized $1.28 per share for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Essential Properties Realty Trust. The US$30.88 share price sits slightly above its level at the start of the year. Recent 1 day and 7 day share price returns of 1.75% and 2.02% contrast with a 90 day decline of 6.45%, while the 3 year...

Understanding the recent move in National Health Investors stock National Health Investors (NHI) has attracted attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at US$72.10. For investors, the key questions now center on income potential and how current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. The company operates as a self managed real estate investment trust focused on senior housing and medical facilities, with US$404.71m in revenue and US$147.89m in net income. That income...

Why Planet Fitness is back in focus for investors Pomerantz LLP’s investigation into Planet Fitness (PLNT), combined with slower net member growth, a paused Black Card price increase, and reduced 2026 growth targets after weaker first quarter results, has pushed the stock back under scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Planet Fitness. That legal overhang and the reset to Planet Fitness’s growth ambitions have gone hand in hand with a sharp swing in sentiment, with the share price down 32.26%...

Energy stocks are again in the spotlight as investors watch headlines about a possible U.S. Iran deal, G7 talks on wars and trade, and fresh debates on AI and global security. These stories are not just politics; they can influence oil supply routes, risk premiums, and sentiment toward large producers and refiners. For investors, that mix can create pockets of opportunity and pockets of risk. This article highlights 3 large energy stocks from our screener that look particularly exposed to...

Litigation update reshapes earnings impact for Boston Beer Company (SAM) Boston Beer Company (SAM) told investors that the court’s final judgement in its Ardagh supplier dispute set pre judgement interest at US$15.5 million, trimming previously recorded expense and lifting reported GAAP earnings expectations. See our latest analysis for Boston Beer Company. The litigation update lands as the stock trades at US$181.89, with a 1 day share price return of 1.26% and a 7 day share price return of...

Fed policy is shifting toward a more neutral stance, inflation risks remain in focus, and markets are recalibrating expectations for rate cuts versus potential hikes. For large U.S. and Canadian banks and insurers, that mix can affect funding costs, lending margins, and investment income in different ways. This article looks at how that policy reset links back to a curated screener of quality financial stocks, and what that could mean for your watchlist. Ahead, three stocks exposed to this...

Recent performance snapshot Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) has attracted attention after a strong recent run, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. Those moves come alongside reported revenue of $585.479 million and net income of $188.416 million, giving investors a fresh data point for judging this US$2.3b regional banking and mortgage-focused platform. See our latest analysis for Merchants Bancorp. At a share price of US$50.11,...

In early June 2026, FTI Consulting, Inc. expanded its equity buyback authorization to US$2.57 billion and added senior leaders Sean O’Reilly and Liz Lynch to bolster its Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory and Strategic Communications practices. These moves highlight FTI Consulting’s emphasis on capital returns alongside deepened expertise in complex healthcare compliance and high-stakes corporate reputation challenges. We’ll now examine how the enlarged buyback authorization shapes FTI...