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Dividend increase highlights Fortive’s capital return moves Fortive (FTV) drew fresh attention on 20 August 2026 after reporting higher second quarter revenue and earnings metrics and announcing a 16.7% increase in its regular quarterly dividend to $0.07 per share. The higher payout, payable on 25 September 2026 to shareholders of record on 4 September, comes alongside second quarter revenue of $1.10b and year on year gains in core revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS. See our latest...

ASML Holding (NasdaqGS:ASML) continues to attract attention after recent share price moves, with the stock roughly flat over the past day but lower over the past week and month. See our latest analysis for ASML Holding. Recent trading in ASML Holding reflects a pause after a strong run, with the 90 day share price return of 7.19% and a year to date share price return of 50.40%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 139.34% points to a very strong payoff for investors who stayed...

Public Storage (PSA) is back in focus after the company named S. Wade Sheek as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, replacing Nathaniel A. Vitan, with a transition period running through October 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for Public Storage. Public Storage shares have eased slightly in the past week, with a 7 day share price return of 1.82% and a 1 day move that also declined. However, the year to date share price return of 24.88% and 1 year total shareholder return of 17.22%...

Apple (AAPL) opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston in August 2026, tying the stock story to a concrete expansion of US-based production capacity and manufacturing education. See our latest analysis for Apple. Apple’s new Houston Advanced Manufacturing Center arrives at a time when the stock has eased in the past month, with a 30 day share price return of 5.02% decline, yet still shows strong momentum through a 14.87% year to date share price return and a 38.93% total...

Enphase Energy (ENPH) has opened U.S. pre orders for its IQ Battery C80, a commercial energy storage system that shifts the company’s focus beyond residential customers into commercial, industrial, and multifamily projects. See our latest analysis for Enphase Energy. The IQ Battery C80 launch comes after a tough stretch for Enphase Energy’s share price, which is down about 40% over the past 90 days, even though the year to date share price return is positive at 13.66% and the 1 year total...

Chipotle Mexican Grill has recently expanded its Middle East footprint with a first restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while also rolling out marketing initiatives such as the Chipotle IQ rewards trivia and a limited-time Salish Matter Kid’s Meal collaboration to engage digital and younger customers. Together, the Saudi opening, gamified Chipotle IQ promotions, and creator-led Kid’s Meal highlight how Chipotle is using international growth and targeted digital engagement to reinforce its...

Primo Brands Corporation ( NYSE:PRMB ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in two days. The ex-dividend date is one...

Interactive Brokers Group has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet the current valuation checks and intrinsic value estimate from the Excess Returns model both lean toward the stock trading at a premium to its fundamentals. Recent price softness contrasts with a strong multi year run, which puts more focus on whether that premium can be justified. Over the past 5 years, Interactive Brokers Group has returned about 466%, which puts extra weight on whether today’s price already reflects...

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical’s gene therapy GENGLYCOS (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr, DTX401) previously received FDA accelerated approval for treating glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) in patients eight years and older, based on Phase 3 data showing reduced cornstarch requirements. The approval, which includes a Priority Review Voucher and relies on Ultragenyx’s in-house gene therapy manufacturing, gives the company its first marketed gene therapy and a first-ever treatment that...

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 2.1% drop, yet it remains up by 19% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can be crucial for investors seeking opportunities, and insider buying may provide additional insights into these prospects.

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has dropped 2.1%, yet it remains up by 19% over the past year, with earnings anticipated to grow by 17% per annum in the coming years. In this context of fluctuating short-term performance and promising long-term growth prospects, identifying undervalued stocks can be a strategic move for investors seeking opportunities that align with these conditions.

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 2.1% drop, yet it shows resilience with a 19% rise over the past year and an annual earnings growth forecast of 17%. In this context, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that not only align with these positive growth trends but also demonstrate strong potential to capitalize on technological advancements and market opportunities.

Recent advancements in AI chips have been exemplified by Cloudera's partnership with NVIDIA, which introduces native GPU acceleration for Apache Spark 4.1 within Cloudera Data Engineering. This integration, facilitated by the NVIDIA CUDA-X library cuDF, promises up to fourfold faster processing on NVIDIA GPUs compared to traditional CPUs, without necessitating code alterations. The collaboration aims to accelerate data preparation workflows, thereby reducing cloud compute costs across hybrid...

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 2.1% drop, yet it remains up by 19% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this context of fluctuating market conditions, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer unique insights into potential opportunities as they often reflect strong confidence from those closest to the business.

Over the last 7 days, the U.S. market has dropped 2.1%, though it remains up by 19% over the past year, with earnings forecast to grow by 17% annually. For investors interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated name—can still offer intriguing opportunities when they possess solid financial foundations and potential for growth. This article will explore several penny stocks that stand out for their financial strength and long-term potential.

Over the last 7 days, the U.S. market has experienced a 2.1% drop, but it remains up by 19% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually. In these fluctuating conditions, reliable dividend stocks can offer investors a stable income stream and potential for growth, making them an attractive option for those seeking consistent returns amidst market volatility.

DuPont de Nemours’ MemCor membrane bioreactor system was selected to upgrade Canberra’s Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre, expanding wastewater treatment capacity to about 97 million liters per day and supporting long-term infrastructure resilience for the Australian Capital Territory. This contract reinforces DuPont Water Solutions’ global presence in advanced membrane technologies, which already help purify more than 50 million gallons of water each minute across 112...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE:KEYS ) just released its latest third-quarter results and things are looking...

Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) is back in focus after reports that its organic revenue growth has lagged benchmarks over the past two years, while rising competition has coincided with pressure on returns on capital. See our latest analysis for Mettler-Toledo International. The Mettler-Toledo International share price has pulled back 2.2% over the past day and 2.6% over the past week, yet it still shows a 26.3% 90 day share price return and a 9.0% 1 year total shareholder return. This...

Readers hoping to buy The Marcus Corporation ( NYSE:MCS ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Duolingo stock has had a difficult 12 months, with the share price down 55.7%, yet its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate currently points to meaningful upside while market multiples point the other way. On top of that, Duolingo only passes a small share of Simply Wall St's valuation checks, which leaves investors weighing a supportive intrinsic value signal against a broadly cautious scorecard. Over the past year Duolingo's share price has declined 55.7%, which puts recent...

RB Global, Inc. ( NYSE:RBA ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in three days. The ex-dividend date is one business...

Q2 Holdings has almost doubled investors' money over the past three years, yet its current share price around US$63.82 is caught between a discounted intrinsic value estimate and richer market multiples. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) view points to upside relative to the market price, while the earnings based multiples suggest the stock is already pricing in a lot of optimism. Q2 Holdings has returned 97.3% over the past three years, which puts extra weight on whether today's valuation...

Visteon (VC) has reaffirmed its regular shareholder payout, with the Board declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 15, 2026, to investors on record as of September 1. See our latest analysis for Visteon. Visteon’s latest dividend decision comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with the share price up 8.73% year to date but a 1-year total shareholder return that declined 11.90%. This suggests recent momentum has not yet translated into...