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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has completed the sale of its Maple Street Biscuit Company business and a $77 million sale-leaseback of 26 restaurants, using the proceeds primarily to reduce debt and sharpen its focus on the core brand. At the same time, the company has raised its fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook, signaling management’s confidence that these portfolio and real estate moves will improve profitability despite near-term non-cash charges. Now we’ll examine how...

Morningstar recently introduced the Morningstar US Capital Allocation Leaders Index and Global X rebranded its Conscious Companies ETF to track this new benchmark, now called the Global X Morningstar Capital Allocation Leaders ETF (CPTL), while Morningstar also previously announced a consolidated London office move to One Millennium Bridge planned for June 2027. This combination of index innovation and an ETF partnership underscores Morningstar’s expanding role as both a research provider...

Artificial intelligence sits at the center of global market conversations as central banks weigh inflation risks, bond yields stay elevated, and energy prices keep pressure on costs. While policy paths and growth signals vary by region, one clear thread is that companies tied directly to semiconductors, cloud, software, and large language models like ChatGPT are central to this technology shift. The AI Stocks screener focuses on businesses that are closely linked to this trend, helping you...

XPLR Infrastructure stock has staged a strong recovery in the short term, yet its long term track record and current valuation checks leave investors weighing whether the recent optimism is running ahead of fundamentals. Over the last 5 years, XPLR Infrastructure has declined 78.1%, which puts the recent rebound in a much longer context of value erosion for long term holders. Future value can depend heavily on how reliably XPLR Infrastructure turns its assets into cash flow. At the same...

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. recently formed a technical “golden cross,” with its 50-day moving average crossing above its 200-day moving average, alongside an improved earnings outlook and a #2 Zacks Rank (Buy) based on current analyst assessments. This combination of a widely watched technical signal and upgraded consensus expectations highlights growing investor attention to Aveanna’s operational and earnings trajectory. We’ll now examine how the improving earnings outlook highlighted...

AtaiBeckley stock has delivered a very large 3 year gain, and the broader valuation checks currently lean expensive, with the market multiple suggesting investors are paying up for the story after the Eli Lilly buyout announcement and recent regulatory tailwinds. AtaiBeckley has returned about 248.5% over the past 3 years, which puts a lot of recent optimism into the current share price. The agreed Eli Lilly acquisition and supportive FDA guidance on psychedelic therapies can underpin...

Earlier in July 2026, Tuya Smart invested in AI hardware firm Robopoet’s RMB 100 million (about US$14.8 million) pre-A round, deepening their collaboration around Robopoet’s Fuzozo AI companion toy, which has sold nearly 300,000 units in China and led Tmall’s AI toy category during the 618 Shopping Festival. This move highlights Tuya’s effort to turn its AI cloud and IoT capabilities into a broader “physical AI” platform, using capital, ecosystem partnerships, and international market access...

TechnipFMC (FTI) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its upcoming second quarter earnings report, with rising oil prices and increased exploration activity also putting its energy services exposure under the spotlight. See our latest analysis for TechnipFMC. At a latest share price of $75.10, TechnipFMC has seen firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 11.44% and a year to date share price return of 58.74%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 124.49% and roughly 3x total...

SoundHound AI stock has delivered a very large 3 year gain, yet the current valuation appears expensive, with a low value score and market multiples that point to an overvaluation risk despite recent share price weakness. Over the last 3 years, SoundHound AI has returned 163.7%, which puts more pressure on the current price to be backed by durable cash flow and revenue progress. Recognition as a leader in conversational and agentic AI, along with the launch of the OASYS platform and...

Earlier in July, Tyler Technologies announced it would report June-quarter earnings on July 29, while also outlining plans to participate in six investor conferences in August and September 2026, featuring CFO Brian Miller in fireside chats and one-on-one meetings with investors. Analysts’ mixed signals, ranging from expectations of higher earnings and revenues to a recently negative Earnings ESP and divided views on near-term performance, highlight how sentiment around Tyler’s earnings...

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. ( NYSE:MEC ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NYSE gainers with a...

We wouldn't blame Morgan Stanley ( NYSE:MS ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Michael...

Last week, you might have seen that Wintrust Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:WTFC ) released its second-quarter result...

Danaher (DHR) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue at US$6.3b and basic EPS of US$1.23, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$25.1b and EPS of US$5.64. Together, these figures frame the quarter within a broader earnings run rate. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from US$5.9b in Q2 2025 to US$6.3b in Q2 2026, while quarterly EPS has shifted from US$0.77 to US$1.23, giving investors a clear sense of how the top and bottom lines are tracking into this...

Leidos Holdings has had a tough start to the year, with the stock down 41.5% year to date, while the broader valuation checks still suggest the shares lean cheap rather than stretched at the current price. Year to date, Leidos Holdings has declined 41.5%, which puts recent performance and sentiment at odds with its stronger multi year track record. Partnerships that apply Leidos Holdings' technology to areas like defence logistics and AI enabled sustainment can support expectations for...

TransDigm Group (TDG) has drawn investor attention after recent share price weakness, with the stock down about 8% over the past month and roughly 12% lower year to date. See our latest analysis for TransDigm Group. At the current share price of $1,194.70, TransDigm Group’s recent 1 month share price return of down 7.8% and year to date share price return of down 12.1% contrast with a 3 year total shareholder return of 56.7%. This suggests shorter term momentum has cooled even as longer term...

Elastic stock is back under scrutiny after a long period of weak returns, with a 60.4% decline over the past five years raising questions about whether today’s valuation still asks too much of future growth, even as the company picks up industry recognition in observability and security. Over five years, Elastic shares have declined 60.4%, which points to investors steadily marking down expectations for the stock. Recent recognition from AWS for AI security capabilities and leadership...

Zoom Communications (NasdaqGS:ZM) announced updates to its Zoom Revenue Accelerator platform, adding new AI-powered tools for sales teams. The company also appointed Carlos Quaderi as Head of APAC to support expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. Zoom Communications has been building out its business communications suite beyond video meetings, and the latest Zoom Revenue Accelerator updates extend its offering in sales productivity software. The new AI tools are positioned to support sales...

Leadership shift refocuses Quantum Computing on revenue and product execution Quantum Computing (QUBT) is reshaping its leadership ranks, appointing Susan G. Hunt as Chief Revenue Officer and moving former CRO Dr. Pouya Dianat into a new Chief Product Officer role. For investors, this paired move connects commercial execution with product development at a company working on photonics based quantum and sensing solutions for commercial and government customers. See our latest analysis for...

MSA Safety Inc. recently elected Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, to its Board of Directors, adding a leader with experience across global banking, technology and industrial firms such as Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR. His background in business transformation, capital allocation and international operations introduces fresh expertise that could influence how MSA prioritizes digital capabilities, governance and long-term growth...

Earlier this week, Steven Madden reported strong growth in its direct-to-consumer business, highlighted by the Kurt Geiger acquisition’s outperformance and expansion plans, and raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth guidance while introducing adjusted earnings per share guidance. The update underscored how Kurt Geiger is becoming a key growth engine within Steven Madden’s portfolio, reinforcing the company’s confidence in scaling its DTC-led model worldwide. We’ll now examine how Kurt...

J. M. Smucker (SJM) has approved a 2% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.12 per share. The new payout is scheduled for September 1, 2026, for shareholders of record on August 14. See our latest analysis for J. M. Smucker. J. M. Smucker’s recent dividend increase comes alongside a strong run in the stock, with a 90-day share price return of 22.73% and year-to-date share price return of 22.17%, although the 3-year total shareholder return declined 13.04%, suggesting recent momentum...

Leadership change at Brown-Forman comes as business pressures build Brown-Forman (BF.B) has entered a leadership transition after CEO and President Lawson Whiting announced plans to retire, just as the company reports several years of sales declines and weaker operating efficiency. See our latest analysis for Brown-Forman. At a share price of US$26.41, Brown-Forman has had a 7 day share price return of 5.34%, but its 1 year total shareholder return is down 11.62% and the 5 year total...

Event driven interest in AZZ stock Recent commentary around AZZ (AZZ) highlights its annual revenue and operating margin trends, its efficient business model, and its earnings per share performance relative to peers. This has drawn attention to how the stock trades on a forward P/E basis. See our latest analysis for AZZ. At a share price of $150.79, AZZ has seen a 37.41% year to date share price return and a 38.35% total shareholder return over one year. The 246.97% three year total...