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In late July 2026, FactSet Research Systems Inc. expanded its long-running relationship with RepRisk AG by naming it the preferred partner for providing sustainable investing and business conduct risk data across multiple delivery channels and investment workflows. This deeper integration of RepRisk’s ESG intelligence into FactSet’s platform could strengthen how clients embed business conduct risk analysis into research, portfolio management, and stewardship processes. We'll now examine...

International General Insurance Holdings (IGIC) released second quarter 2026 results on August 4, reporting higher revenue but lower net income and earnings per share, along with an affirmed quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share. See our latest analysis for International General Insurance Holdings. At a share price of $28.01, International General Insurance Holdings has produced an 11.91% year to date share price return, with a 26.38% total shareholder return over one year and a very large 3...

Federated Hermes (FHI) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that surpassed analyst expectations, along with continued investment in private markets and digital asset management initiatives highlighted by management. See our latest analysis for Federated Hermes. For context, Federated Hermes shares trade at US$64.96, with a 1 month share price return of 14.8% and a year to date share price return of 24.0%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 120.7% points to...

Recent commentary has pushed CarGurus (CARG) into the spotlight as a stock to watch, with investors reacting to its platform efficiency, low servicing costs, and profitability metrics that stand out against more muted market expectations. See our latest analysis for CarGurus. CarGurus shares now trade at US$37.02, with recent commentary on its free cash flow and profitability coinciding with a 1-year total shareholder return of 17.6% and a 3-year total shareholder return close to 90%. This...

Global inflation pressures are easing, services activity is improving in several major regions, and bond yields are pulling back as markets reassess the pace of interest rate moves. In this kind of backdrop, growth stocks with high insider ownership can appeal to investors who want exposure to companies where management is visibly aligned with shareholders and analysts see room for further progress. This article looks at three stocks from the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership...

Itron, Inc. recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$562.9 million and net income of US$53.27 million, both lower than a year earlier, while also completing a US$152.25 million share repurchase program that retired 1,694,497 shares since November 2025. Alongside these results, the company issued revenue guidance of US$590 million to US$600 million for the third quarter and US$2.37 billion to US$2.41 billion for full-year 2026, giving investors clearer visibility...

Tariff headlines are back in focus after 25 U.S. states moved to challenge the latest Section 301 global duties, and that legal fight could matter a lot for import heavy consumer stocks. When tariffs sit in limbo, pricing power, margins, and inventory planning all come under the microscope. Some companies may face pressure if costs stay elevated, while others could gain flexibility if duties are rolled back or refunded. This article walks through 3 stocks that appear positioned to potentially...

New global tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on nearly all U.S. imports are creating fresh questions for domestic manufacturing stocks. With 25 states, including New Jersey, challenging the policy in court and seeking refunds on tariffs already paid, the eventual outcome could reshape costs, supply chains, and pricing power for many U.S. producers. For investors, this is less about predicting the lawsuit and more about understanding which companies might be better positioned if import costs stay...

Dividend Fortresses focuses on stocks that aim to combine stability with dividend yields above 5%. That theme can appeal if you want income that may help offset the impact of changing inflation trends, shifting interest rate expectations and uneven growth signals across regions. Recent data on services strength, softer inflation pressures and more measured central bank moves gives fresh context for high yield, resilient dividend payers. In this article you will see three of the strongest...

Hexcel Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results, posting sales of US$1,058.6 million and net income of US$98.6 million, and the board declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.18 per share payable in August 2026. Alongside stronger earnings and higher first-half profits than a year earlier, Hexcel raised its full-year 2026 sales guidance to US$2.025–2.125 billion and confirmed completion of its prior share repurchase program. We’ll now examine how Hexcel’s raised...

In July 2026, Reliance, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$4,630 million and net income of US$322.9 million, with both basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations higher than a year earlier, alongside confirmation that its long-running share repurchase program has effectively concluded. Stronger earnings have been followed by meaningful upward revisions to analyst profit estimates, earning Reliance a top Zacks ranking and highlighting how recent performance is...

Ally Financial (ALLY) has been in focus after reporting second quarter results that showed year over year growth in net interest income and net income, alongside a completed share repurchase tranche and a key leadership change. See our latest analysis for Ally Financial. At a share price of $44.99, Ally Financial’s recent 1 day share price return of 2.09% and 7 day share price return of 1.99% follow its second quarter update. The 1 year total shareholder return of 24.30% and 3 year total...

Mixed earnings picture sets the tone for First Merchants stock First Merchants (FRME) has come into focus after second quarter and half year results showed higher net interest income alongside lower net income and earnings per share compared with the same periods in 2025. The company also updated investors on its ongoing share repurchase activity, which included no buybacks in the most recent tranche and a previously reported program that has reduced the share count over time. See our latest...

Fresh sanctions between the US and China are putting supply chains, technology access, and overseas revenue in the spotlight for US industrial automation and robotics stocks. Some companies could see new interest as investors look at potential reshoring, while others may face questions about exposure to restricted markets or components. This article focuses on three stocks from our US Industrial Automation & Robotics Stocks screener that appear more directly exposed to the latest trade...

Delek Logistics Partners, LP has reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue rising to US$384.76 million from US$246.35 million a year earlier, while net income declined to US$28.87 million from US$44.57 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations eased to US$0.54 from US$0.83. Despite weaker profitability, the partnership has raised its second-quarter 2026 cash distribution to US$1.135 per common unit, extending a long record of increases even as its high payout ratio...

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of US$99.13 million and net income of US$34.51 million year-over-year, and its Board previously declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.06 per share payable on September 11, 2026. The combination of incremental profit growth and the continuation of a regular cash dividend highlights the company’s focus on cash generation and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how the company’s...

Navigator Holdings Ltd. recently reported strong preliminary second-quarter 2026 results, including US$0.85 in earnings per share versus consensus expectations of US$0.52, operating revenue of US$139.64 million, a US$0.07 per-share cash dividend for the June quarter payable on September 1, 2026, and plans to repurchase about US$14.2 million of common stock. The company also agreed to sell eight gas carriers and its stake in Unigas International B.V. for roughly US$183.0 million, expecting a...

In recent days, AbbVie reported stronger year-on-year second-quarter results, raised its 2026 revenue outlook to about US$67.60 billion, advanced new indications for BOTOX Cosmetic and RINVOQ, and saw a Canadian reimbursement recommendation for UBRELVY. Together with multiple new bond issues totaling roughly US$6.00 billion, these updates underline AbbVie’s push to broaden its portfolio while actively managing its capital structure. We’ll now examine how the new BOTOX Cosmetic masseter...

Eli Lilly (LLY) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results and lifting its full year revenue outlook to US$85b to US$87b, giving investors fresh numbers to assess. See our latest analysis for Eli Lilly. Eli Lilly’s share price has pulled back recently, with a 7 day share price return of 8.6% lower and a 30 day share price return of 8.1% lower, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is 46.69% and the 5 year total shareholder return is very large at 334.06%. If Eli...

On 4 August 2026, LegalZoom.com, Inc. announced it had launched an agent integrated with Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing its business formation, compliance filing, and attorney consultation services directly into the Copilot environment via the Microsoft Marketplace. This move embeds LegalZoom’s legal support tools inside the everyday productivity workflows of many small businesses, potentially deepening usage of its services and reinforcing its positioning within AI-enabled business...

Sunrun (RUN) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a $267 million securitization of residential solar leases and power purchase agreements. The transaction adds a new data point for investors assessing the stock’s risk and funding profile. See our latest analysis for Sunrun. At a share price of US$11.03, Sunrun has seen a sharp 5.75% 1 day share price return and a 14.54% 7 day share price return following the securitization news, although the 30 day and year to date share price returns...

Why Ameren’s latest earnings matter for investors Ameren (AEE) has come into focus after its recent second quarter earnings report, where net income and earnings per share rose even as revenue declined, and management reaffirmed full year 2026 earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Ameren. Ameren’s share price has eased over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of 4.85% and a 7 day share price return of a 2.73% decline, even as options activity and reaffirmed 2026 guidance...

Devon Energy Corporation recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with total production of 1,359,000 Boe per day and oil output of 503,000 barrels per day, both at the top end of guidance, alongside revenue of US$7,417 million and net income of US$1,911 million. The company paired this strong operational and financial performance, driven mainly by better-than-expected Delaware Basin wells, with higher third-quarter production guidance and continued share repurchases under...

Why CVR Energy’s latest earnings and dividend matter for investors CVR Energy (CVI) has drawn investor attention after releasing second quarter 2026 results along with a fresh dividend declaration. The company reported higher sales year over year and a sharply reduced net loss, while affirming a quarterly cash payout. See our latest analysis for CVR Energy. CVR Energy’s share price has climbed 32.31% year to date and sits at US$33.33, with a 17.03% 1 month share price return suggesting...