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M&T Bank Corporation recently completed a US$600 million fixed-income offering of non-convertible, callable preferred depositary shares, while also reporting higher second-quarter net interest income and net income versus a year earlier. Together with a completed US$465 million common share repurchase program last quarter and lower net charge-offs, these moves highlight how M&T is actively reshaping its capital structure and balance sheet risk profile. Now we’ll examine how this fresh US$600...

Baker Hughes stock has delivered a strong 209.3% return over the past 5 years, yet current checks suggest the market price may still sit below an intrinsic value estimate built from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. A 209.3% 5 year return indicates that Baker Hughes has already rewarded long term holders, so any valuation upside now matters more for new capital coming in. Record bookings, a larger portfolio following the Chart Industries acquisition, and new contracts such as the Angola...

PTC stock has fallen sharply over the past year, yet the broader valuation checks still lean cheap. This sets up a tension between weak recent returns and a market price that screens as potentially too low relative to the company’s fundamentals. PTC has declined 41.9% over the past year, which puts recent shareholder returns firmly in negative territory and raises questions about what the current price is implying. On the one hand, product momentum in areas like product lifecycle management...

Tariff headlines are back in focus, and this time the potential expansion of US trade measures is putting a spotlight on companies tied to infrastructure and construction. While greater uncertainty in global supply chains can unsettle many sectors, some US focused businesses may find that domestic projects and locally sourced materials look relatively more attractive. This article looks at 3 stocks from our U.S. Infrastructure and Construction Stocks screener that are closely exposed to the...

PJT Partners Inc. has announced that Chief Financial Officer Helen Meates will step down from her role on October 1, 2026, remaining in a non-executive capacity to support a transition before retiring, with current Director of Finance Arun Kalra appointed as her successor. The elevation of Kalra, who has spent a decade helping build PJT’s global finance function alongside Meates, suggests a strong emphasis on continuity in the firm’s financial leadership and internal talent...

With inflation, energy prices and interest rate decisions all pulling on markets at once, many investors are looking for leadership they can clearly understand. Founder led companies can offer that, because the people who built the business still set the tone and often hold substantial stakes alongside you. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on those leaders who are visibly invested in long term outcomes rather than short term targets. In this article, you will see 3 of the strongest...

With the Federal Reserve holding rates at 3.5-3.75%, inflation pressures lingering, and oil back above US$100 a barrel, dependable dividend income can look more appealing than ever. Instead of chasing fast-moving stories, many investors are asking which dividend stocks might be better positioned, or more exposed, to this mix of higher rates, energy costs, and policy uncertainty. This article looks at three dividend stocks from our screener that are directly affected by the latest macro news...

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has delivered very strong shareholder returns over the past five years, yet both its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples currently point to the stock trading at a premium rather than on sale. The stock has returned 266.5% over five years, which puts extra focus on whether recent gains are already pricing in much of the company’s potential. Expectations for continued cash flow generation from its rail equipment and...

In July 2026, Cal-Maine Foods reported fourth-quarter sales of US$552.58 million, about half the prior year’s level, swinging from net income of US$342.48 million to a net loss of US$35.88 million, while full-year net income dropped to US$316.68 million on sales of US$2.91 billion. The steep shift from strong prior-year profitability to a quarterly loss, alongside a sharp contraction in full-year earnings per share, highlights how quickly conditions in Cal-Maine’s egg business can...

Escalating tensions between the US and Cuba, including a tightened embargo on Cuban oil and growing geopolitical risk, are rippling through US energy stocks in different ways. For some companies, disrupted regional trade and higher uncertainty may be a clear headwind. For others, the same news may support demand for certain US energy assets or services. Using a focused US Energy Sector Stocks screener, this article explains how these developments relate to 3 specific stocks exposed to the...

Artificial intelligence is at the center of almost every market conversation right now, from chips and cloud to software and large language models such as ChatGPT. With energy costs, inflation trends and central bank decisions all in focus, many investors are looking for companies that are directly tied to this AI shift rather than just broadly exposed to tech. This AI Stocks screener filters for businesses working on semiconductors, LLMs, ChatGPT infrastructure and related software, helping...

Citizens Financial Group (CFG) has drawn fresh investor attention after reporting higher second quarter net interest income of US$1,631 million and net income of US$587 million, alongside earnings guidance that points to firmer margins and revenue trends. See our latest analysis for Citizens Financial Group. At a share price of US$71.88, Citizens Financial Group has seen a 10.96% 90 day share price return and a 21.03% year to date share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of...

Softer June inflation, firm expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold for now, and a fresh spike in oil prices are pulling income focused investors in different directions. On one side, a steady rate backdrop can support demand for US dividend growth stocks with solid balance sheets and consistent payouts. On the other, stubborn energy costs keep the risk of future rate hikes alive. This article looks at 3 stocks from our US Dividend Growth Stocks screener that appear...

MapLight Therapeutics (MPLT) has drawn investor attention recently as its clinical-stage central nervous system pipeline, including candidates for schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Parkinson’s disease, trades around $36.56 with a market value near $1.66 billion. See our latest analysis for MapLight Therapeutics. For context, MapLight Therapeutics’ share price return has been strong over 2024, with a year to date gain of 118.01% and a 90 day share price return of 19.32%...

With Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaling higher interest rates are likely to stick and the S&P 500 already up 10% in 2026, many investors are rethinking how they balance income, risk, and rate sensitivity. Stable dividend paying utility stocks sit at the crossroads of those questions, often seen as potential sources of consistent cash flow but also exposed to funding costs and inflation. This article focuses on 3 utility stocks from our Stable Dividend Paying Utility Stocks screener that appear...

Blackstone Mortgage Trust stock has fallen about 14.3% year to date, yet on current checks it still trades at a premium, with both the Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate and traditional earnings multiples pointing to the shares being overvalued rather than outright cheap. Year to date, Blackstone Mortgage Trust is down about 14.3%, which raises the question of whether the recent weakness has actually made the stock any more attractive on price. The company’s ability to generate...

Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with higher net interest income and net income, updated credit charge off figures, and progress on its ongoing share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Western Alliance Bancorporation. Western Alliance Bancorporation shares are trading at $83.11, with a year to date share price return that is down 2.76%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 3.17% and 3 year total...

Earlier this month, Procter & Gamble’s Board declared a quarterly dividend of US$1.0885 per share on both common and ESOP convertible preferred stock, payable on or after August 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 24, 2026. This reaffirmed payout comes as the company faces higher commodity costs, tariffs, and interest rates ahead of an earnings update that many expect to be challenging. Next, we’ll examine how this maintained dividend, alongside cost and tariff headwinds, could...

Gen Digital stock has delivered a 40.9% gain over the past three years, yet current valuation checks, including an intrinsic value estimate and market multiples, both point to the shares trading at a discount to what the business may be worth. A 40.9% return over three years suggests Gen Digital has already rewarded patient investors, raising the question of whether the valuation gap can persist. Recent attention on Gen Digital's threat intelligence and security capabilities, highlighted by...

Gentherm (THRM) is back in focus after reporting higher second quarter net income and earnings per share than a year earlier, raising its 2026 outlook, and approving a large new share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Gentherm. The recent earnings beat, higher 2026 outlook, and fresh US$400 million buyback approval come after a sharp 43.16% 3 month share price return and a 24.10% 1 year total shareholder return, although the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remain...

American Express (AXP) has just posted another solid quarter, with Q1 2026 revenue of about US$17.7 billion, basic EPS of US$4.29, and net income of US$2.9 billion setting the tone for the latest update. The company has seen revenue move from US$15.9 billion in Q1 2025 to US$17.7 billion in Q1 2026, while basic EPS went from US$3.64 to US$4.29 and net income rose from US$2.6 billion to US$2.9 billion. This gives investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line have been trending into...

Choice Hotels International stock has had a weak year, with the share price down 17.4% over the past 12 months, while the valuation checks send mixed signals as the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to a premium and the earnings-based multiples screen more favorably. The 17.4% share price decline over the past year suggests investors have been reassessing what they are willing to pay for Choice Hotels International. Future growth in fee-based franchise revenue can...

Forestar Group (FOR) recently reported third quarter and nine month 2026 results, with both sales and net income higher than a year earlier. Management maintained full year revenue guidance of US$1.6 billion to US$1.7 billion. See our latest analysis for Forestar Group. Forestar Group shares have pulled back recently, with a 1 month share price return of down 11.33% and a 7 day share price return of down 5.28%. However, the year to date share price return of 16.45% and 5 year total...

M/I Homes has delivered a 131.5% total return over the past 5 years, yet the latest valuation work suggests the stock still trades at a discount to its estimated intrinsic value based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and on market multiples. A 131.5% 5 year return puts M/I Homes firmly in the “long term winner” bucket, which makes any suggestion of undervaluation more interesting for investors who already hold the stock or are watching from the sidelines. For a homebuilder like M/I...