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Why Alkami Technology Stock Is Back in Focus Alkami Technology (ALKT) is drawing fresh attention after reporting second quarter results, issuing new revenue guidance, and announcing data focused partnerships with Arkatechture and Plaid that expand its digital banking offering. See our latest analysis for Alkami Technology. Alkami Technology's recent earnings, guidance and new data partnerships have coincided with building momentum in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 14.29%...

HighPeak Energy shares have quietly climbed, up about 4% today and more than 20% over the past month, as investors reassess a stock that has been priced for trouble. The tension is simple: the market still sees a highly discounted, volatile small cap, while the latest quarter shows an oil producer that just reported solid profits and cash generation. The headline is the earnings swing. HighPeak Energy moved from a loss in recent quarters to Q2 basic earnings per share of about US$0.60 on...

In the second quarter of 2026, Appian Corporation reported revenue of US$203.26 million, up from US$170.64 million a year earlier, while net loss widened to US$11.82 million and basic loss per share from continuing operations was US$0.16. At the same time, Appian raised its 2026 revenue outlook and highlighted strengthening demand for its AI-powered automation platform, and also partnered with Synechron to launch an Open Underwriting Stack aimed at speeding insurers’ underwriting...

Hancock Whitney stock has delivered a 107.3% return over the past three years. The current Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate now points to the shares trading at a 43.7% discount, while traditional earnings-based multiples look roughly in line with the market. That mix leaves Hancock Whitney looking neither like a straightforward bargain nor clearly expensive on a headline basis. Over the past three years Hancock Whitney has returned 107.3%, which puts recent gains front and center when...

NetApp (NTAP) is back in focus after its recent acquisition of JetStream Software and ahead of its upcoming fiscal Q1 2027 earnings release, which is scheduled for after the market close on September 2, 2026. See our latest analysis for NetApp. NetApp’s recent acquisition of JetStream Software and the approaching Q1 2027 earnings update come on the back of strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 17.53% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 87.37%. This suggests investors have...

PPL (PPL) has moved into focus after its recent Q2 2026 earnings report and reaffirmed full year guidance. The company is tying current performance to long term data center driven power demand. See our latest analysis for PPL. At a share price of US$35.28, PPL has seen modest short term moves around its Q2 2026 earnings and guidance reaffirmation, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 53.16% contrasts with a slightly negative 1 year total shareholder return. If data center driven power...

With the Fed’s tone turning tougher and Beth Hammack openly backing further rate hikes, interest rates sit at the heart of the stock market story again. Higher borrowing costs can squeeze some companies while opening the door for others that earn more from lending and underwriting. This article walks through three US financial stocks from a focused screener, showing how each could be positioned as policy tightens. The three stocks covered below are only a starting sample from this theme, and...

Why SELLAS Life Sciences Group Stock Is Back On Investors’ Radars SELLAS Life Sciences Group (SLS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed a net loss of US$9.61 million and updated loss per share figures from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for SELLAS Life Sciences Group. Alongside the latest quarterly loss, investors have been watching SELLAS Life Sciences Group’s share price closely. The stock has pulled back over the past week and...

KeyCorp stock has delivered a very strong 148.9% return over the past three years, yet current checks still point to the shares trading below an estimate of intrinsic value based on the Excess Returns model and on earnings multiples. That combination has put fresh focus on whether the recent gains have fully closed the gap or if there is still a valuation cushion in the current US$22.69 share price. The 148.9% return over three years highlights how strongly KeyCorp has rewarded long term...

L.B. Foster stock slipped about 4% today to around US$37.94 after investors digested a quarter that looked softer on the surface but carried a different message beneath. Q2 sales landed at US$138.6m with basic earnings per share of roughly US$0.30, which kept trailing net profit margin near 2%. The short-term price drop reflects that margin pressure. The longer-term story revolves around whether this industrial company can translate its improved cash generation and lower net debt of US$42.2m...

Ouster (NasdaqGS: OUST) has secured a multimillion dollar statewide traffic management expansion in Utah for its BlueCity lidar solution using the new Rev8 sensor. The project will deploy Ouster's Rev8 lidar across Utah's road network as part of a mission critical traffic management system. The contract represents a large scale public infrastructure rollout for the BlueCity platform beyond standard product sales updates and quarterly reports. For investors tracking how lidar and sensing...

The Allstate Corporation reported past second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of US$18,596 million and net income of US$3,271 million, alongside a completed share repurchase of 6,727,692 shares for US$1,404.01 million under its February 2026 buyback authorization. Allstate’s sharp year-on-year rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, reaching US$12.66 for the quarter, highlights how recent operational decisions are flowing through to shareholder-level...

Cloudflare stock has delivered a very large 3 year return, yet the current valuation checks flag it as expensive rather than a clear bargain, which will catch the eye of investors who care about price paid versus fundamentals. Cloudflare has returned about 394.2% over the past 3 years, which puts extra pressure on today’s buyers to justify paying up at current levels. Expanding government certifications and products tied to AI and machine traffic can support long term growth expectations,...

Legend Biotech (LEGN) drew investor attention after reporting second quarter 2026 earnings, with revenue of US$387.5 million and net income of US$33.2 million, compared with a loss in the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Legend Biotech. The strong second quarter report and swing to net income appear to have helped Legend Biotech’s share price recover in the very short term, with a 1 day share price return of 5.66% and a 7 day share price return of 14.11%. However, the 1 year...

Neogen Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results showing revenue of US$225.3 million for the quarter and US$870.4 million for the year, alongside a much smaller net loss than the very large loss recorded a year earlier, and also confirmed new revenue guidance for fiscal 2027 while completing a long-running share repurchase program and later announcing the resignation of director Thierry Bernard on August 3, 2026. A key insight is that, despite slightly lower...

Terreno Realty (TRNO) shares are in focus after the company acquired a fully leased industrial property in Torrance, California, for about $14.7 million, adding a 36,000 square foot distribution building to its coastal portfolio. See our latest analysis for Terreno Realty. Terreno Realty's latest Torrance acquisition and recent lease expansions come after a period where momentum has cooled slightly in the very short term, with the 7 day share price return down 2.98%. However, the year to date...

In recent days, analysts have projected that Macy's will report lower earnings per share and slightly softer revenue for its upcoming quarter, amid ongoing store closures and weak same-store sales that underscore operational strains. At the same time, Macy's trades on earnings multiples below many multiline retail peers, raising questions about whether its current challenges are fully reflected in its valuation. We’ll now examine how the anticipated earnings decline and ongoing store...

With the yen sitting near ¥160 per dollar and capital flowing toward U.S. assets tied to AI and high-growth projects, the gap between winners and laggards can widen quickly. Some stocks linked to AI infrastructure and capital investment could benefit from this global tilt, while others may feel pressure from currency swings. This article walks through three stocks from our screener that appear particularly exposed to these cross currents. The three stocks that follow are only a sample from...

How Hawaiian Electric Industries Stock Reacts To Fresh Earnings Data Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) has just released second quarter 2026 results, providing new data on revenue, profit and earnings per share that can influence how you think about the stock. See our latest analysis for Hawaiian Electric Industries. At a share price of $11.85, Hawaiian Electric Industries has seen its 7 day share price return fall 7.13% and its 30 day share price return fall 12.68%, while the 1 year total...

Netflix (NFLX) is back in the spotlight after its 2026 U.S. Upfront, where the company secured nearly twice the advertising commitments year over year and reiterated a target of about US$3b in ad revenue for 2026. See our latest analysis for Netflix. Netflix’s share price has had a weak year despite the advertising story gaining traction, with the stock at US$74.79 after a year-to-date share price return decline of 17.8% and a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 39%. This is set...

In the past quarter, Entegris, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 sales of US$883.2 million and net income of US$93.6 million, with both revenue and earnings rising compared with a year earlier, alongside higher earnings per share from continuing operations. The company also issued guidance calling for further sales and earnings growth in the second half of 2026 while reshaping its portfolio and board, including exiting non-core operations and appointing a new director with extensive...

Between March 30 and June 28, 2026, Hasbro completed a share repurchase of 474,667 shares, or 0.34% of its stock, for US$41.46 million under its February 10, 2026 buyback program. The completed buyback underscores Hasbro’s willingness to return cash to shareholders at the same time analysts highlight growth in its trading card, digital, and franchise-driven businesses. Next, we’ll examine how Hasbro’s completed buyback program may influence its investment narrative around brand momentum and...

Medical Properties Trust slipped 3.1% to about US$4 in the first session after its Q2 report, which reflects how jumpy the near term story remains. The longer term picture focuses on whether this balance sheet repair plan holds together. The headline is not the small reported earnings loss; it is that normalized funds from operations per share came in at US$0.15 and management moved ahead with a US$2.4b secured refinancing that reshapes near term maturities. Short term pressure meets a multi...

In August 2026, First Plus Asset Management Pte. Ltd. selected SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. to provide cross-border operations support across Asia, covering transfer agency, order management and execution, investment accounting, and investor servicing for roughly US$200,000,000 in assets under management, including transfer agency services in Thailand. The engagement underscores how SS&C’s integrated automation and scalable global service model can help asset managers modernize...