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Markets are wrestling with mixed inflation signals, shifting rate expectations and uneven consumer demand, which leaves many investors unsure where to focus next. The Healthy high growth potential screener addresses this by zeroing in on companies where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years and balance sheets that pass basic health checks. Instead of guessing which themes might benefit from changing central bank moves or trade flows, you can focus on stocks that...

Recently, coverage on ONE Gas highlighted its role as a regulated natural gas utility benefiting from structurally stable demand, ongoing infrastructure modernization, and regulatory frameworks that allow recovery of capital spending through customer rates. An interesting angle is the renewed institutional participation and bullish commentary, which together point to growing confidence in the company’s regulated, long-horizon infrastructure model despite mixed short-term technical...

With mortgage rates near 7% and the Federal Reserve signaling a tougher stance on inflation, borrowing costs are under pressure and some areas of the market are feeling the strain. At the same time, certain large banking and financial services stocks in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia could see their earnings mix and risk profile shift as rates stay higher for longer. This article explains how that backdrop connects to three stocks from our Banking and Financial Services Stocks screener,...

Earlier this week, Custom Truck One Source announced it had secured a cooperative purchasing contract through Sourcewell, broadening its access to government and public-sector buyers across North America. This award effectively plugs the company into an established procurement network, potentially streamlining equipment sales and rentals to municipalities and utilities that prefer pre-vetted suppliers. Next, we’ll explore how winning the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract could...

In recent weeks, Dominion Energy outlined an expanded capital plan through 2030 to add new generation, transmission lines, and related infrastructure, aiming to meet rapidly rising electricity demand from Virginia’s growing data-center cluster and broader grid needs. This shift further emphasizes Dominion’s evolution into a regulated infrastructure platform where long-lived transmission and renewable investments are increasingly tied to data-center-driven load growth. We’ll now examine how...

Trade tensions are back in focus as the clock ticks toward the expiration of the current 10% global import tariff and the prospect of fresh Section 301 measures on imports from 60 economies. For investors, that puts US legal services and trade compliance stocks under a brighter spotlight, as companies assess how higher import costs, court challenges, and possible supply chain shifts could affect demand for their expertise. This article unpacks the tariff story in plain language and then walks...

With the Federal Reserve now seen as more likely to keep tightening the screws on interest rates, rate expectations are back in the spotlight for anyone holding stocks that are sensitive to borrowing costs, currency moves, or funding conditions. A higher-for-longer scenario is not guaranteed, but the odds markets are pricing in for July and September are already shaping sentiment. This article takes that setup and applies it to a curated Banking and Financials screener, highlighting 3 large,...

Earlier in June 2026, WEX announced that its Board of Directors had approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to US$1.00 billion of its common stock, while management also addressed investor concerns about Amazon’s growing logistics presence. This combination of a large capital return authorization and management’s view that Amazon is not an immediate competitive threat offers a clearer window into how WEX sees its current financial position and...

GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC) has drawn investor attention after receiving FDA 510(k) clearance for its MIM Contour ProtégéAI+ 2.0 software, a new AI tool designed to support radiation therapy planning in oncology. See our latest analysis for GE HealthCare Technologies. Despite the FDA clearance and recent focus on AI enabled imaging and software, GE HealthCare Technologies’ share price is trading at $61.59, with the 30 day share price return down 4.11% and the 1 year total shareholder...

The tug of war between China’s push for petroyuan and the deep pool of “sinodollars” is keeping global attention firmly on the US dollar and the assets tied to it. If demand for dollar-based securities stays strong, some large financial stocks linked to US markets could stand out, for better or worse, as global capital looks for scale, liquidity, and perceived stability. This article looks at three stocks from our US Dollar Asset Beneficiaries screener that have clear exposure to these...

Clearway Energy (CWEN) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a significant year-over-year rise in quarterly revenue and net profit, alongside a high financial health ranking and strong operational efficiency within the renewable electricity sector. See our latest analysis for Clearway Energy. At a share price of $37.42, Clearway Energy has held onto a 10.19% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 24.26% and 5 year total shareholder return of 82.72% point...

In recent days, Comstock Resources has come under the spotlight as institutional ownership eased to 30.81%, even as small-cap energy producers like the company gained attention amid firm resource demand and active basins. An interesting angle is that, despite the quarter-on-quarter pullback in overall institutional holdings, prominent investor Steven Cohen modestly increased his position to 2.05 million shares. With small-cap energy stocks such as Comstock Resources drawing fresh investor...

Debt-free balance sheets give these biotech stocks more flexibility, though clinical setbacks remain a major threat.

First American Financial (FAF) has drawn fresh attention after recent share moves, with the stock last closing at $68.63. Investors are weighing this price against its recent performance and fundamentals, including revenue of $7,707.9 million. See our latest analysis for First American Financial. Recent trading suggests momentum has been building for First American Financial, with the share price return of 4.4% over the past week and 18.21% over the last 90 days, alongside a 1 year total...

Recently, Baldwin Insurance Group reported past quarterly results showing revenue up 21.65% year over year and net profit rising by 83.21%, despite a weak financial health score and low operating efficiency within the Insurance industry. This combination of fast-improving headline performance and underlying financial fragility raises important questions about how sustainable Baldwin’s current profitability momentum may be. We’ll now explore how this sharp jump in quarterly revenue and profit...

Institutional investors increase their stake in Essential Utilities A sharp rise in institutional ownership has put Essential Utilities (WTRG) in focus after large shareholders, including ETHSX, expanded their positions and lifted the company to 5th place in its industry by institutional holding. See our latest analysis for Essential Utilities. At a share price of $36.70, Essential Utilities has seen its share price decline over the past quarter and year to date, while the 1 year total...

Einride (NasdaqGM:ENRD) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock down about 11% over the past day and roughly 10% over the past week, with shares last closing at $8.42. See our latest analysis for Einride. The recent 1 day share price return of down 10.92%, alongside a 7 day share price return of down 10.35% and a year to date share price return of down 43.84%, points to fading momentum in Einride as investors reassess the balance between growth ambitions in electric and...

With Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve signaling that rate cuts are off the table and inflation risks tied to energy and housing pressures staying in focus, income investors are again weighing how reliable their dividend streams might be if borrowing costs stay higher for longer. This article looks at three high dividend yield stocks from a screener that emphasizes projected payouts, balance sheet strength, and payout discipline, and considers how exposed they are to the Fed’s more hawkish tone...

Defence technology stocks sit at the crossroads of venture capital, government budgets, and geopolitics, and right now that mix is especially intense. A reported $12.3b of VC money flowing into defence tech start ups in 2026 so far, alongside active conflicts and rising defence spending, is pushing fresh attention onto companies linked to drones, AI and autonomous systems. For investors, that can mean potential opportunity, but also the risk that some valuations may be running hot. This...

Why Lowe's Companies Stock Is Back On Investors' Radar Lowe's Companies (LOW) recently announced a multi year partnership with Live Nation Entertainment that ties MyLowe's Rewards and MyLowe's Pro Rewards to exclusive concert perks, putting a fresh spotlight on how the retailer thinks about customer loyalty. In addition, Lowe's Companies is set to appear in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Brian Nagel of Oppenheimer & Co., giving investors another reference point for how management presents...

On 12 June 2026, Pulse Biosciences, Inc. was added to the S&P Healthcare Equipment Select Industry Index, boosting its visibility among healthcare equipment peers and index-linked investors. This index inclusion comes as the company reports a strong financial health score within its industry and a recent rise in institutional ownership, despite limited disclosed operating data. We’ll now explore how the company’s addition to the S&P Healthcare Equipment Select Industry Index may influence...

ESCO Technologies recently received a buy rating after reporting strong growth in its Aerospace & Defense and Utility Solutions Group segments, supported by higher orders, a larger backlog, and a broader portfolio following the Megger acquisition. This combination of segment momentum and portfolio expansion highlights ESCO’s increasing relevance in testing, monitoring, and fluid control solutions for critical infrastructure and defense applications. Next, we’ll examine how the Megger...

Globus Medical (GMED) is back in focus after a recent share price move that left the stock up 5.1% over the past day, while still down over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Globus Medical. The latest move takes Globus Medical's 1 year total shareholder return to 36.91%, even as the share price return is down 9.24% year to date. This suggests that recent momentum has cooled after a stronger period for longer term holders. If this healthcare move has your...

In the past week, Enact Holdings reported a mixed first-quarter update, with revenue exceeding analyst expectations and management highlighting resilient credit performance, even as the broader property and casualty insurance sector faced a varied earnings season. At the same time, institutional ownership fell meaningfully quarter over quarter, with the largest holder trimming its position, underscoring a potential shift in professional investor conviction despite the solid top-line...