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Newmark Group, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of US$888.42 million and net income of US$19.7 million, while also continuing its multi-year share repurchase program. In August 2026, the company announced that long-serving CEO Barry Gosin will step down at the end of 2026, prompting questions about leadership continuity and future priorities. With Barry Gosin’s planned CEO transition now confirmed, we’ll explore how this leadership change could reshape Newmark’s existing investment...

Event setup around labor dispute and upcoming earnings Deere (DE) is in focus as investors weigh ongoing uncertainty around a labor contract dispute with the United Auto Workers, alongside anticipation for the company’s scheduled August 20 earnings release. See our latest analysis for Deere. The Deere share price closed at US$609.28 and has eased 1.86% over the past day. However, the 30.52% year to date share price return and 69.88% five year total shareholder return point to stronger...

AI data centers are pulling in huge amounts of capital, yet a large share of the commitments that support this buildout sits off balance sheet. That gap between visible and hidden obligations is starting to worry some investors, and create curiosity for others. This article looks at how that story connects to 3 stocks from the AI Infrastructure Providers screener that appear positively exposed to this surge in spending. The three stocks below are just a starting sample from this theme, while...

In late July and early August 2026, Darling Ingredients Inc. reported much stronger second-quarter and year-to-date results year over year and raised its remaining share repurchase authorization to US$500 million, bringing the total program to US$1.00 billion. The company has already bought back 12,848,926 shares since 2015 for US$588.54 million, reducing its share count by 7.94% and signaling ongoing capital return to shareholders. We will now examine how this earnings rebound, alongside...

In its recently reported second-quarter 2026 results, WESCO International posted higher year-over-year sales of US$6,665.1 million and net income of US$209 million, with earnings per share rising for both the quarter and first half of the year. Management also emphasized its Power-to-Compute model and plans for organic investment and targeted bolt-on acquisitions, underscoring a push to broaden WESCO’s role across the full data center life cycle. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings...

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. recently reported second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$18,269 million and net income to US$1,841 million, and also completed US$1,711.23 million of share repurchases under its long-running buyback program. These stronger earnings and the completion of a multi-year repurchase effort highlight management’s emphasis on cash generation and capital returns to unitholders. We’ll now explore how this earnings strength and completed buyback program...

Why ExlService Holdings Stock Is Back In Focus ExlService Holdings (EXLS) is back on investor radars after raising its 2026 revenue outlook following second quarter results, alongside continued share repurchases and the completed acquisition of data services provider iMerit. See our latest analysis for ExlService Holdings. ExlService Holdings' recent iMerit acquisition, raised 2026 revenue guidance and active buybacks have coincided with a 28.46% 1 month share price return. However, the year...

In the second quarter of 2026, Vornado Realty Trust reported revenue of US$462.24 million and net income of US$31.96 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations of US$0.09, while its board also approved quarterly preferred dividends payable on October 1, 2026. Behind the headline earnings drop versus last year, comparable funds from operations per share exceeded analyst expectations, helped by PENN District lease commencements and rising Manhattan office...

In July 2026, Elastic N.V. announced an expanded collaboration with OpenAI Inc. to tightly integrate OpenAI models with Elasticsearch for enterprise-grade AI applications, spanning context-aware agents, observability, and security operations. A distinctive element of this collaboration is Elastic’s role as a unified retrieval and governance layer, aiming to give enterprises permission-aware, cost-efficient AI agents grounded in their own data across security, observability, and development...

Why EMCOR Group is back on investor radars after guidance shift EMCOR Group (EME) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter sales of US$5.15b and net income of US$403.69m, followed by higher full year revenue and earnings guidance. This mix of recent results and updated expectations gives you a clearer snapshot of how management currently sees the business, and it provides new information to weigh against EMCOR Group's recent share price performance. See our latest analysis for...

Eagle Materials recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$650.97 million, up from US$634.69 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$102.13 million and the Board declared a past quarterly dividend of US$0.25 per share payable on October 13, 2026. At the July 30, 2026 Annual Meeting, stockholders approved declassifying the board and granting investors the right to call special meetings, reshaping the company’s corporate governance framework. We’ll now examine...

Why the latest FDA update on CLN-049 matters for Cullinan Therapeutics stock Cullinan Therapeutics (CGEM) is back on investor radar after the FDA gave favorable feedback on its investigational AML therapy CLN-049, clearing the company to move into a potentially registrational Phase 2 study. The agency’s End of Phase 1 meeting outcome provides a clearer clinical development path for CLN-049 and a defined timeline. This update can influence how you think about Cullinan Therapeutics stock,...

Why Par Pacific Holdings is back on watch after Q2 earnings Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) moved into focus after its 4 August earnings release, which showed higher year over year sales and net income, along with guidance for a Hawaii refinery turnaround affecting third quarter throughput and capture. See our latest analysis for Par Pacific Holdings. The recent 1-day share price return of 8.12% took Par Pacific Holdings to $71.67, even after a 7-day share price decline of 13.52%. The year to...

In late July 2026, TransUnion reported higher second-quarter and year-to-date revenue and net income versus a year earlier, raised its full-year 2026 guidance, continued executing its share repurchase program, and its board later approved a US$0.125 per-share cash dividend payable on September 4, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 20, 2026. Together, the stronger earnings, upgraded outlook, and ongoing capital returns point to management confidence in the company’s current operating...

In August 2026, Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue of US$3,333.9 million and net income of US$1,099.8 million year over year, and raised its full-year 2026 total revenue guidance to a range of US$13.1 billion to US$13.2 billion. Vertex also entered a collaboration with AbCellera Biologics to develop multispecific T-cell engagers while benefiting from reduced competitive pressure in cystic fibrosis after rival Sionna Therapeutics’ therapy...

Global central banks are keeping a close eye on inflation as energy prices remain a key driver. That keeps the reliability and capacity of the power grid firmly in the spotlight. As AI data centers and electrification demand more power, grid hardware and construction specialists sit at the heart of this story. This article highlights three stocks from our Power Grid Technology Stocks screener that exemplify this theme. The three stocks covered next are only a sample of this theme. The full...

Why Brighthouse Financial Stock Is In Focus After Q2 Results Brighthouse Financial (BHF) has moved into the spotlight after its second quarter 2026 earnings report showed revenue of US$1,622 million and net income of US$981 million, both higher than the prior year period. For the first half of 2026, revenue of US$3,149 million and net income of US$215 million marked a shift from the net loss reported a year earlier, giving investors fresh numbers to assess the stock. See our latest analysis...

Halliburton recently partnered with nuclear waste startup Deep Isolation to adapt its directional drilling technology for burying radioactive material deep underground in test wells. This move highlights how Halliburton may apply its core oilfield expertise beyond hydrocarbons, opening a potential role in long-term nuclear waste management. Next, we’ll examine how this push into nuclear waste disposal could influence Halliburton’s investment narrative around technology diversification and...

Earlier this month, Liberty Media Corporation announced a proposed private offering of US$600 million in convertible senior notes, which can be settled in cash, Series C common stock, or a mix of both. A key angle for investors is how this convertible issuance, partly aimed at managing Liberty Media’s existing 2.25% 2027 notes, could influence Formula One Group’s broader capital structure and financial flexibility. We’ll now examine how Liberty Media’s new convertible senior notes offering,...

Morgan Stanley recently upgraded the US IT hardware industry, highlighting artificial intelligence-driven demand and higher memory costs, while signaling spending headwinds for HP’s PC business. At the same time, analysts are questioning whether HP’s fundamentals and margin exposure to rising component costs are fully reflected in its current valuation, fueling debate over the company’s longer-term earnings quality. We’ll now examine how concerns about rising memory and storage costs...

Why GigaCloud Technology stock is back in focus GigaCloud Technology (GCT) has drawn fresh attention after reporting higher year-over-year revenue and net income for the second quarter of 2026, along with a new share repurchase program funded from existing cash. See our latest analysis for GigaCloud Technology. These earnings, the updated revenue guidance for the third quarter of 2026, and the new US$120 million buyback plan have arrived alongside a sharp shift in sentiment. GigaCloud...

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results that combined sharply higher revenue with a wider net loss, along with recent satellite launches and expanding European integration efforts. See our latest analysis for AST SpaceMobile. Recent launches, new European integration work and fresh government contract wins have kept AST SpaceMobile in the headlines, yet the share price has been choppy, with a 7 day share price return of 8.25% but a year to date share...

Why Lowe's Companies Stock Is Drawing Fresh Attention Lowe's Companies (LOW) is back in focus after its recent share move, with investors weighing a softer Zacks Rank, active options trading, and an upcoming earnings report that could show a year-over-year EPS decline. See our latest analysis for Lowe's Companies. Lowe's Companies shares recently pulled back 2% in a single session to around $218.88. However, the 7 day share price return of 3.22% contrasts with a year to date share price...

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of US$528.99 million and net income of US$237.36 million, alongside basic earnings per share of US$0.93, all materially higher than the same period in 2025. For the first half of 2026, the company’s revenue rose to US$1.15 billion and net income reached US$513.99 million, suggesting stronger profitability and operating leverage than in the prior-year period. Next, we’ll examine how this sharp...