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Inflation is back in focus, with the latest Fed report pointing to headline PCE at 4.1% and core at 3.4%, along with pressure from energy prices and AI related demand. That mix can make it harder to judge which consumer staples stocks might hold up if inflation stays firm and policy becomes tighter. This article looks at three stocks from an Inflation Resistant Consumer Staples Stocks screener that appear closely tied to these trends. The goal is to help you think through whether each stock...

Trade tensions and new tariffs under Trump are reshaping the ground under US infrastructure and construction stocks, creating fresh risks alongside potential openings for investors focused on domestically driven businesses. With protectionist policies pressuring global supply chains and cross border projects, companies more tied to US infrastructure and development may stand out for different reasons, from their order books to their cost base. This article walks through 3 stocks from a US...

Earlier this month, the Learning Resources Family of Brands expanded its back-to-school lineup at Target stores and on Target.com, adding a broad range of hands-on educational toys and tools across literacy, math, STEM, sensory play, and social-emotional learning for both home and classroom use. An interesting angle for investors is that this expanded, teacher-designed assortment strengthens Target’s appeal as a one-stop, education-focused destination for families and educators during the...

Marathon Petroleum recently learned of the passing of longtime director Abdulaziz F. Alkhayyal, who had served on its board since 2016 and sat on the Compensation and Organization Development Committee as well as the Sustainability and Public Policy Committee. At the same time, Marathon Petroleum’s addition to multiple Russell growth benchmarks has elevated its profile among growth-oriented and index-tracking investors, potentially altering how the market views its role in the energy...

Barclays’ latest update on July 9, 2026 kept its Overweight rating on Wynn Resorts (WYNN) while trimming its expectations, a combination that puts fresh attention on how investors are currently valuing the casino operator. See our latest analysis for Wynn Resorts. At a share price of US$99.77, Wynn Resorts has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 1 day share price return of 0.95% and a 7 day share price return of 4.02%. However, the 30 day and year to date share price returns show...

Centene’s Illinois subsidiary, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, was previously awarded a four‑year contract extension to continue serving in the HealthChoice Illinois Medicaid managed care program from January 1, 2027, reinforcing its role among six managed care organizations supporting approximately 2.4 million Medicaid‑eligible residents statewide. This renewal underscores Illinois’ confidence in Meridian’s coordinated-care model and focus on social determinants of health, which are...

Mosaic stock has fallen sharply over the past year, yet the current share price still screens as cheap, with both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples pointing to meaningful undervaluation versus where the market is pricing it today. Mosaic shares are down about 38.9% over the past year, which sets up a valuation story in which sentiment has weakened far more than the underlying checks suggest. On the one hand, government support for fertilizer...

Earlier this month, Paylocity announced it had acquired Aidora, an AI-native leave management compliance software provider that automates complex, highly regulated leave processes for HR teams. The deal embeds Aidora’s AI tools directly into Paylocity’s platform, potentially simplifying leave management for employers while giving employees faster, clearer support on leave requests. Next, we’ll examine how folding Aidora’s AI-driven leave compliance into Paylocity’s platform could influence...

In early July 2026, reports indicated that streaming platforms Netflix, Disney, and YouTube are competing for bundled English- and Spanish-language U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups, a package that could cost around US$1.50–US$2.00 billion per tournament and potentially end Fox’s long-running coverage. This shift could reshape how American audiences access the World Cup, with higher subscription prices, heavier advertising loads, or new paywalls potentially eroding...

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) stock has drawn fresh interest after a sharp rebound linked to stronger revenue growth, earnings leverage, and demand across electric vehicles, AI data centers, and robotics. See our latest analysis for Allegro MicroSystems. Allegro MicroSystems shares have cooled slightly in the very short term, with a 1 day share price return of 4.37% and 7 day share price return of 1.11%. However, the 30 day and year to date share price returns of 23.19% and 103.9% point to...

Carvana recently expanded its same-day vehicle delivery and pickup service to the greater Milwaukee area, leveraging its e-commerce platform, first-party logistics network, and nearby Inspection and Reconditioning Centers to speed up both purchases and vehicle sales for local customers. This expansion, alongside new reconditioning capacity added at its ADESA Sarasota facility in Florida, highlights how Carvana is increasingly using integrated logistics and processing hubs to tighten...

Citigroup’s upgrade of Toll Brothers (TOL), tied to the company’s push into new luxury communities across California, Colorado, and Florida, has put fresh attention on how this expansion could influence the stock’s risk reward profile. See our latest analysis for Toll Brothers. Toll Brothers’ recent string of new community launches across California, Colorado, and Florida has coincided with a 7.62% 1 month share price return and a 10.26% year to date share price return. The 1 year total...

Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX) is back in focus after reporting strong first quarter 2026 results, with more than US$800 million in net product sales and growth driven by INGREZZA attracting fresh institutional interest. See our latest analysis for Neurocrine Biosciences. Alongside the strong quarter, Neurocrine Biosciences has seen a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 37.41% 90 day share price return and 32.71% 1 year total shareholder return pointing to building momentum as recent clinical...

Why RPC’s new credit agreement matters for investors RPC (RES) has updated its revolving credit facility, extending the termination date to June 2031 and removing the SOFR pricing adjustment, a shift that directly affects the company’s liquidity and financing costs. For investors watching RPC stock, this Amended and Restated Credit Agreement shapes how the company can fund operations, manage working capital and respond to opportunities in oilfield services without relying solely on internal...

In early July 2026, NATO’s communications agency awarded Accenture a roughly €200 million, seven-year Protected Business Network contract and Accenture announced Accenture Edge, a new suite of agentic AI solutions for mid-market companies with Google Cloud. Together, these deals highlight Accenture’s role in secure, mission-critical cloud modernization while widening its AI footprint beyond large enterprises into mid-sized clients. We’ll now examine how Accenture’s NATO win and mid-market AI...

The Large-Cap US Indices Leaders screener focuses on some of the biggest, financially solid US stocks that often help set the tone for wider markets. With SK Hynix’s US$26.5b Nasdaq listing lifting interest in AI and semiconductor stocks, shifting oil prices around US$71 to US$75 per barrel, and airlines reacting to higher fuel costs, certain large caps are directly exposed to these crosscurrents. This article walks through 3 stocks from the screener that appear positively affected by the...

EVERTEC stock has fallen about 29.7% over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks largely point to a company that does not look obviously expensive at today’s price of US$29.25. Over five years, EVERTEC’s share price has declined 29.7%, which means long term holders have seen material capital loss even before considering any income received along the way. The business is being highlighted in recent coverage for strong cash generation, revenue growth and return on equity, which...

e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has been back in focus after its e.l.f. Cosmetics brand launched the Grip, Set, Go campaign in the UK, offering thousands of free driving lessons to young learners. See our latest analysis for e.l.f. Beauty. The Grip, Set, Go campaign lands at a time when e.l.f. Beauty’s share price has climbed 32.05% over the past month and 17.84% over 90 days, yet its 1 year total shareholder return is down 30.21% and 3 year total shareholder return is down 33.61%, so recent momentum is...

In early July 2026, Zeta Global Holdings held a special call to explain its evolving AI strategy, the supporting architecture, and the long-term opportunities it aims to pursue. This focus on the technical foundations of Zeta’s AI platform highlights how deeply product design and data infrastructure sit at the core of its marketing cloud ambitions. Next, we’ll examine how Zeta’s detailed AI architecture focus on this special call could influence the company’s broader investment narrative...

In recent days, SoundHound AI filed an S-4 registration statement tied to a business combination and continued pushing its conversational AI platform into sectors beyond automotive, including restaurants, healthcare, retail, financial services, and telecom. These moves, alongside the OASYS platform rollout and acquisitions that expand its enterprise customer base, underline SoundHound’s push to become a broader, recurring-revenue enterprise AI provider. Next, we’ll examine how SoundHound’s...

With US Treasury yields climbing and government borrowing surging into the hundreds of billions, many income seekers are rethinking how to balance stocks and bonds for reliable cash flow. High-dividend yield stocks can look more or less appealing when 10-year and 30-year government bonds offer higher payouts and inflation stays above 4%. This article looks at how that backdrop affects dividend-focused investing and highlights 3 stocks that appear positively exposed to the latest move in...

KKR stock is coming off a weak year but still shows a 73.6% gain over the past 5 years, while its valuation checks send mixed signals as the intrinsic value estimate from the Excess Returns model points to upside and the market multiple view leans in the opposite direction. That split sits against a backdrop of renewed activity in renewables, infrastructure and healthcare transactions, all of which can influence how investors think about what KKR is worth today. Over 5 years, KKR has...

Boeing (NYSE:BA) is nearing Federal Aviation Administration certification for its long delayed 737 MAX 7 aircraft, with approval anticipated later this month. The FAA is also expected to restore Boeing’s authority to conduct final safety signoffs on new 737s, a process it took back in 2019 after two fatal MAX crashes. These steps would mark an important regulatory milestone in Boeing’s ongoing safety and operational recovery and could clear the way for deliveries to customers such as...

Constellation Energy (CEG) is back in focus after fresh attention on utility sector ETFs tied to AI data center electricity demand and recent Goldman Sachs commentary on its position in tight US power markets. See our latest analysis for Constellation Energy. Constellation Energy’s recent interest around AI linked power demand comes against a mixed backdrop, with the stock gaining 5.07% on a 7 day share price return while the 90 day share price return declined 12.26% and the three year total...