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Palantir Technologies (NasdaqGS:PLTR) is reportedly adjusting its political outreach to build closer ties with Democrats ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections. The company is said to be making substantial donations to Democratic campaigns after earlier support for Republican initiatives. This shift is intended to reduce political and regulatory risk if control of the US House of Representatives changes. Investors are watching how Palantir manages relationships across both parties, as...

Caterpillar’s dividend track record meets a reshaped business mix Caterpillar (CAT) is back in focus after rapid growth in its power generation business, along with strong Construction Industries revenue trends and an 8% quarterly dividend increase that extended a 32 year streak of annual raises. The recent pullback, with the share price down about 7.5% over 90 days and 3.3% over the past week to US$800.25, follows a strong run that has pushed Caterpillar’s year to date share price return to...

Inflation concerns and higher yields keep pressure on energy costs, which keeps attention on reliable power sources that are less exposed to fuel price swings. That is where nuclear energy stocks draw interest. For investors who do not want to sit on the sidelines, this screener highlights nuclear energy stocks across uranium, fuel cycle and reactor operations. This article walks through three stocks from the list that may warrant a closer look. The three nuclear energy stocks discussed below...

T-Mobile US stock has delivered a gain of about 40% over the past five years, yet recent share price weakness and a mixed valuation score suggest the current price may be close to fair rather than an obvious bargain. With the stock recently around US$181 and some operational changes in its retail footprint, investors are weighing how much upside is left in the story at this valuation. Over five years, T-Mobile US has returned about 40%, which points to a solid long run outcome even though...

With markets hanging on every word from the new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut put AI and productivity firmly in the policy spotlight. That focus on technology driven efficiency could reshape how investors think about growth, risk and interest rates. This article examines what that shift may mean for AI and productivity themed stocks, and highlights three companies from our screener that appear especially exposed to this new backdrop. The three stocks below are just a starting...

IonQ (IONQ) is back in focus after a sharp financial update that combined very strong year over year revenue growth, higher full year guidance, and early contributions from the completed SkyWater Technologies acquisition. Despite the strong operational update, IonQ’s share price has been under pressure in recent months, with a 1 day share price return of down 7.68% and a 90 day share price return of down 43.42%. At the same time, the 3 year total shareholder return of 123.87% and 5 year total...

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) is back in focus after second quarter results and a higher full year outlook for sales and earnings. The company paired the guidance increase with a bigger share repurchase plan. Despite the stronger second quarter, Ulta Beauty’s recent share price has been choppy, with the stock down about 4% on the day of the results. The year-to-date share price return is down 16.5%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is up 5% and the 3-year total shareholder return is 24.4%. This...

In the past quarter, Sensata Technologies reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings and revenue that exceeded consensus estimates, underpinned by broad growth and productivity gains, and guided to third-quarter revenue growth of 3–6% with stable adjusted operating margins. An interesting angle for investors is Sensata’s emphasis on new data center opportunities and ongoing debt reduction, which may gradually reshape its balance between growth initiatives and financial resilience. Next,...

Automatic Data Processing stock has delivered solid 5 year gains, yet current valuation checks suggest the shares are not obviously cheap at recent levels. The company combines a long dividend track record and recurring payroll and HR revenue with an intrinsic value estimate that currently points to a premium price. Automatic Data Processing has returned 54.7% over 5 years, which indicates investors have already paid up for the stability of its payroll and HR services business. Ongoing...

Atlanticus Holdings has delivered a very strong 163.2% share price gain over the past three years, yet the stock currently screens as not a clear bargain on broader valuation checks despite trading on multiples that still look undemanding relative to fundamentals. Recent share price softness adds another layer, with the stock down over the past week and month after a strong year to date rise. Atlanticus Holdings has returned 163.2% over three years. This puts the recent pullback in a...

PVH (PVH) is back in focus after Wall Street analysts raised earnings projections, now expecting quarterly earnings of $3.08 per share and forecasting revenue of $2.1b with a slight year-over-year decline. Despite the higher earnings projections, PVH shares have come under pressure in recent months, with the 30 day share price return down 12.54% and the 90 day return down 18.85%. The year to date share price return is still up 11.75%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down...

Cadence Design Systems outlook shift after Deutsche Bank conference Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) is back in focus after management used Deutsche Bank’s 2026 Technology Conference to reinforce its updated outlook, linking higher revenue expectations and operating margins to demand for its agentic AI platforms. Cadence Design Systems shares trade at US$340.39 after a recent 7 day share price return of 6.7%, although the 90 day share price return is down 17.8%, while the 5 year total...

Samsara (IOT) just rolled out its Fuel Command Center, a product that centralizes fuel spend data, routing choices, and card controls for commercial fleets facing sharp fuel price swings and growing misuse risks. Samsara’s new Fuel Command Center arrives after a year where momentum has been building, with a 30 day share price return of 10.44%, a year to date share price return of 21.34%, and a 3 year total shareholder return of 33.07%. Scan for other fuel and fleet efficiency plays moving on...

Xylem Inc. recently announced that Andrea van der Berg has taken over as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, succeeding William “Bill” Grogan, who stayed through mid‑September 2026 to support the transition. This move elevates an internal leader with deep experience across finance, operations, and water infrastructure, potentially influencing how Xylem manages capital, integration efforts, and long-range financial planning. We’ll now assess how elevating internal finance...

In recent days, reports indicated that Chevron has been close to signing multi-billion-dollar agreements to expand its Venezuelan operations by adding two heavy-oil fields under its existing US license, deepening its role in rebuilding the country’s sanctioned oil sector. This push into Venezuela, alongside U.S. government efforts to secure long-term access to the nation’s crude reserves, highlights how Chevron is tying its heavy-oil portfolio to complex geopolitics and policy...

Nutanix stock has delivered a strong 3 year return while the valuation checks send mixed messages. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to the shares trading below that model’s fair value, while market based multiples suggest the stock is priced on the richer side. Nutanix has returned 98.2% over the past 3 years, which puts more weight on whether the current valuation still leaves enough room for further gains. New AI focused offerings and partnerships around...

CrowdStrike Holdings recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$1,470.9 million and net income of US$5.31 million, while also issuing higher full-year and third-quarter revenue guidance that now targets up to US$6.01 billion for the year ending January 31, 2027. Management linked this performance and outlook upgrade to rising demand for its AI-focused cybersecurity platform, as enterprises respond to expanding AI-driven threat exposure and increasingly...

Sea stock presents a split picture for investors. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to the shares trading at a steep discount, while earnings based multiples suggest the stock is already pricing in a lot of optimism. Sea has delivered a 3 year return of 209.9%, which puts the current share price in the context of a long period of strong gains despite more recent weakness. Expectations around Sea's ability to turn its business mix into durable cash generation can...

Earlier this month, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and GE Aerospace announced that their GEK800 turbofan engine, now designated the F143-ZZ-100, secured a U.S. Air Force Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile after completing extensive ground and altitude testing. This contract underscores GE Aerospace’s expanding role in supplying small, high-performance engines for cruise missiles and...

Ouster (OUST) is back in focus after GUSS Automation announced plans to integrate the company’s Rev8 OS0 native color digital lidar sensors into its next generation autonomous orchard machine fleet. The GUSS integration news lands after a volatile stretch for Ouster, with the share price down 5.25% over the last day and 22.95% over the past 90 days. The stock still shows a 48.14% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.35% as part of a very large 3 year...

Why NetScout Systems Stock Is Back On Investor Radar NetScout Systems (NTCT) has rolled out updates to its Arbor Edge Defense and Adaptive DDoS Protection products, targeting sophisticated attacks that slip past content delivery networks and originate from compromised devices. These product moves put the focus on how NetScout Systems is positioned in carrier service assurance and cybersecurity. They also give investors fresh information to weigh against the stock’s recent price performance...

Guidance raise puts Fortinet stock in focus Fortinet (FTNT) is back on investors’ radar after the company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance and improved its non GAAP EPS outlook, a move that has influenced recent market sentiment. Fortinet’s share price has been volatile in the short term, with the stock down 3.9% over the last day but up 8.1% over the past week and 12.8% over the past 90 days. The year-to-date share price return of 113.2% and 1-year total shareholder return of...

Amentum Holdings (AMTM) stock is in focus after a series of new contract wins, including a US$974 million Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering II award at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Despite these contract wins across space, defence, and nuclear infrastructure, Amentum Holdings’ recent share price return has been weak. The stock is down 5.49% over the past week and 8.51% over the past month, while the year-to-date share price return of 33.37% and 1 year total shareholder return...

Arm Holdings plc previously presented at the 5th TestMu Conference on August 19, 2026, where Head of Developer Relations Prashant Sharma highlighted the company’s engagement with the software testing and developer community. This focus on developer relations underscores how Arm’s broad ecosystem support remains a key ingredient in extending its architecture across AI and other compute markets. Next, we’ll examine how sector-wide chipmaker weakness and macro uncertainty surrounding...