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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) is back in the spotlight after announcing that Executive Chairman and CEO John C. Plant will speak at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference in New York on September 9. The conference appearance comes as Howmet Aerospace trades at US$269.34, with the 1-day share price return of 2.01% contrasting with a 7-day share price return that declined 4.99% and a year-to-date share price return of 27.22%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 53.66% and very large...

Earlier in Q2 2026, Colgate-Palmolive reported higher net and organic sales, wider margins, and stronger free cash flow, while worldwide organic volume increased for a third consecutive quarter despite a difficult operating backdrop. In July 2026, management kept its full-year outlook for net sales and double-digit GAAP EPS growth intact, suggesting that recent volume gains and margin improvements are feeding into a more confident operational plan. We’ll now examine how this continued...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Aug, 27 2026 US stock futures are mixed in early trading, with S&P 500 contracts slightly softer while Dow futures edge up, as investors weigh falling government bond yields against a cooler housing backdrop and a key inflation update. The US 10 year yield is holding near 4.64%, which helps set borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards and corporate debt. At the same time, June and July housing data show new home sales down 10.5% to...

ConocoPhillips stock has delivered a very strong 5 year return, yet current valuation checks send a mixed message on how much clear value is left at today’s price. Recent project and dividend news keep the story in focus for investors who care about what they are paying for each dollar of earnings and cash flow. Over the past 5 years, ConocoPhillips has returned about 185%, which puts added pressure on today’s buyers to judge whether the current price already reflects that success. Fresh...

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) has changed its external auditor, with PricewaterhouseCoopers AG in Switzerland resigning and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in the United States taking over. This change reflects the company’s US reporting status and its growing US operations. For investors tracking Amcor, the recent auditor change lands against a backdrop of solid share price momentum. The stock has delivered a 20.13% 90 day share price return and a 17.68% 1 year total shareholder return, while the 5 year...

Applied Materials stock has logged very strong multi year gains, yet recent price softness and a mixed valuation score leave investors weighing how much optimism is already reflected in today’s share price. The question is whether the current level still offers attractive long term return potential or now leans closer to fully priced. Over the past 5 years, Applied Materials has returned 274.7%, which puts extra focus on whether the current valuation leaves enough room for future gains to...

Earlier in August 2026, Xenon Pharmaceuticals announced that it would present topline Phase 3 X-TOLE2 results for azetukalner in focal onset seizures, along with multiple clinical and preclinical data sets, at the European Epilepsy Congress in September 2026. A key highlight from these presentations is new mechanistic work suggesting azetukalner may provide additive benefits alongside commonly used antiseizure medications, potentially broadening its clinical relevance if approved. We’ll now...

Universal Health Services recently reported past Q2 2026 results with adjusted earnings per share of US$5.98, raised its 2026 net revenue guidance, and completed the US$835 million Talkspace acquisition funded through a US$400 million delayed draw term loan and additional revolving credit borrowings. Alongside this, UHS filed a US$26.64 million shelf registration for 156,202 shares of Class B common stock tied to an ESOP-related offering, highlighting how employee ownership and debt-funded...

Earlier this month, BeOne Medicines reported that the FDA approved a supplemental Biologics License Application for TEVIMBRA (tislelizumab) plus ZIIHERA (zanidatamab) and chemotherapy as first-line treatment for adults with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal adenocarcinoma. This regimen, backed by Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 data showing more than two years of median overall survival and improved progression-free outcomes,...

Boston Beer Company recently announced that Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Diego Reynoso is stepping down in mid-September 2026, with long-time finance executive Matthew D. Murphy taking over as interim CFO and Treasurer while the board conducts a formal search for a permanent successor. Reynoso’s exit, framed as unrelated to any dispute, hands temporary control of the balance sheet and capital allocation to an internal veteran who has previously served as interim CFO, potentially...

Cummins Inc. announced in August 2026 that its Power Generation business was selected to supply its largest battery energy storage system to date for a major U.S. data center project, meeting utility requirements for AI-driven load management and ride-through support. This deployment underscores how Cummins is extending beyond traditional engines into utility-scale battery solutions tailored for hyperscale AI campuses, integrating with generators to smooth power demand where grid capacity is...

When tankers face fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and shipping traffic through this vital route falls from more than 130 to just 5 crossings per day, oil and gas shipping stocks suddenly sit in the spotlight for reasons that go far beyond freight charts. This kind of stress can reshape risk, pricing and insurance. This article walks through three stocks exposed to this news and explains why their stories may matter for your portfolio decisions. The three stocks covered next are only a...

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has granted marketing approval for once-daily ORLADEYO (berotralstat) as prophylactic therapy in pediatric hereditary angioedema patients aged 2 to under 12 years, based on interim APeX-P data showing a consistent safety profile and early, sustained reductions in monthly attack rates. This decision makes ORLADEYO the first and only targeted oral prophylactic option for young HAE patients in Japan,...

First American Financial (FAF) is back in focus after its First American Exchange subsidiary launched The 1031 Brief podcast, an educational series on 1031 exchanges for real estate investors and advisors. Recent stock performance for First American Financial has been mixed. The share price is near US$73.63, with a 90 day share price return of 10.64% and a year to date share price return of 20.55%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 14.31% and 3 year total shareholder return of 33.52%...

IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a clinical collaboration with Genentech on August 19, 2026, focused on IDE892 and GDC-7035 in genetically defined pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. For investors tracking IDEAYA Biosciences, the recent collaboration news comes on top of strong price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 41.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 66.32%, even after a 1 day share price decline of 2.12% to US$41.58. Spot...

Terreno Realty Corporation recently expanded its industrial portfolio by acquiring a vacant distribution property in Redmond, Washington for approximately US$8.00 million and a fully leased waterside distribution asset in Red Hook, Brooklyn for about US$26.30 million. The contrasting lease profiles and locations, one vacant, one fully occupied with riparian access, highlight how Terreno is balancing income stability with potential lease-up opportunity in key coastal industrial...

PDD Holdings (PDD) reported Q2 2026 results that showed higher sales but lower net income and earnings per share, as the company increased spending and absorbed new EU customs costs tied to its international operations. PDD Holdings has come under pressure in 2026, with the share price down 25.06% year to date and the latest close at $86.74. That aligns with a 1-year total shareholder return that has fallen 29.03%. This suggests recent Q2 results and higher spending have weighed on sentiment,...

Republic Services and the City of Coconut Creek have launched Florida’s first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, deploying six McNeilus Volterra EVs equipped with 360-degree cameras, advanced safety systems and quieter, zero-emission operation for local residents. This rollout reinforces Republic Services’ role as a large electric collection fleet operator in North America and highlights how municipal–industry partnerships can accelerate adoption of cleaner,...

Earlier this week, Mercury General reported that founder and longtime chairman George Joseph passed away at 104, while confirming Gabriel Tirador as both CEO and new chairman and highlighting continued Joseph family involvement through President and COO Victor Joseph. At the same time, the insurer underscored year-round wildfire preparedness and home-hardening measures as part of its focus on risk mitigation alongside expanding net premiums earned and book value. We will now examine how...

Oscar Health (OSCR) has moved into focus after Zacks assigned the stock its highest Rank #1, along with a higher consensus earnings estimate over the past two months and a PEG ratio below the industry average. At a share price of $31.24, Oscar Health has shown strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 10.23%, a 90 day share price return of 39.90%, and a year to date share price return of 108.68%, alongside a 3 year total shareholder return of about 4x. This points to investors...

In August 2026, Golar LNG Limited reported second-quarter revenue of US$130.48 million and net income of US$38.27 million, while also confirming sharply higher first-half revenue of US$268.03 million and net income of US$121.84 million year over year. On the same day, the company advanced its floating LNG ambitions by signing a US$2.45 billion EPC agreement for a fourth FLNG vessel, progressing a Letter of Intent for a third FLNG conversion, and declaring a US$0.25 per-share dividend. Next,...

Curtiss-Wright recently became technically oversold, with selling pressure easing just as Wall Street analysts revised their earnings estimates higher and showed stronger consensus on the outlook. This combination of oversold technicals and upgraded earnings expectations highlights a shift in sentiment that may matter for investors tracking the company’s fundamentals. We’ll now explore how the recent analyst earnings upgrades could influence Curtiss-Wright’s existing investment narrative...

NetApp, Inc. recently presented at TechNet Augusta 2026 and was again named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, while analysts now expect higher earnings and revenue for its July 2026 quarter. This combination of stronger earnings expectations and repeated Gartner leadership recognition highlights how NetApp’s positioning in enterprise and hybrid cloud storage is resonating with customers. Next, we’ll examine how Gartner’s continued recognition of...

Stubborn inflation, hotter core services prices and still expensive fuel are keeping pressure on consumers, yet they also keep the spotlight on U.S. energy producers and integrated oil and gas stocks. When energy stays pricey, companies with solid balance sheets and established dividends can come back into focus quickly. This article walks through three stocks from a targeted screener that appear positioned to benefit from the current backdrop. The stocks highlighted below are just a starting...