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With the Federal Reserve holding rates in a 3.5% to 3.75% range, oil above $100 and inflation risks back in focus, many investors are rethinking how reliable their dividend income might be over the next few years. Dividend growth stocks exposed to this macro backdrop can respond very differently, depending on their balance sheets, cash flows and pricing power. This article looks at three dividend growth stocks from our screener that appear positively exposed to the latest Fed and inflation...

In the second quarter of 2026, Halliburton reported higher revenue of US$5,714 million and net income of US$534 million, alongside ongoing share repurchases totaling US$12.37 billion since 2006. At the same time, Halliburton secured a string of multi-year international contracts across Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Kuwait, and Iraq, emphasizing integrated digital, automation, and intelligent fracturing solutions that deepen its role in large-scale global energy projects. We’ll now explore how...

Coursera stock has had a difficult run over the past few years, yet current valuation checks suggest it may now sit in territory that screens as cheap on some measures rather than clearly overvalued. For investors, the tension is between a long stretch of weak share price performance and a market multiple that points to potential undervaluation. Coursera has declined 85.1% over the past 5 years, which puts the current debate squarely on whether the market has become too pessimistic about its...

In the past quarter, AppFolio, Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of US$281.12 million and net income of US$41.54 million, alongside higher earnings per share versus a year earlier, and increased its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to US$1.117 billion–US$1.127 billion. The company also crossed US$1 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue for the first time, with management pointing to growing adoption of its premium and AI-powered products as a key driver. We’ll now examine how AppFolio’s raised...

ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) released second quarter 2026 results, reporting net income of US$114.82 million and earnings of US$0.86 per share from continuing operations, compared with losses in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for ARMOUR Residential REIT. Despite the improved profitability in the second quarter, ARMOUR Residential REIT’s recent share price performance has been weak, with the stock at US$16.13 and a year to date share price return down 10.83%, while...

eBay stock has surged over the past three years, yet the valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings based multiples lean the other way. eBay has delivered a 163.8% total return over three years, which puts extra weight on whether today’s price still leaves a margin of safety for new buyers. On the one hand, takeover interest from GameStop and moves like the planned Depop acquisition can support higher...

Earnings and Capital Returns Put SLB in Focus SLB (NYSE:SLB) reported second quarter 2026 results with sales of US$8,972 million and net income of US$786 million, while also affirming a US$0.295 quarterly dividend and updating its long running share buyback program. See our latest analysis for SLB. SLB’s latest earnings, dividend affirmation and buyback progress come after a mixed share price stretch. The stock is down about 16% on a 90 day share price basis but up 17% year to date and is...

BXP stock sits at an interesting valuation crossroads, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to around 23.4% upside, while the broader checks and longer term returns paint a more mixed picture after a five year decline. Over the past 5 years, BXP shares are down about 25.7%, which means long term holders have not yet been rewarded despite a modest 0.2% gain over the last year. The planned ground lease sale of 7 Times Square for over US$700m may support balance...

United Bankshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS:UBSI) reported record Q2 2026 earnings. The company completed a major share buyback program, repurchasing 1.5 million shares in the quarter and 3.4 million shares in total. Management highlighted improved net charge offs alongside these capital returns. United Bankshares operates as a regional banking company, and record Q2 2026 earnings give investors fresh insight into how its core lending and deposit activities are tracking. For readers following...

Renewable energy is back in the spotlight as governments tighten financial rules, central banks stay cautious on rates, and capital flows increasingly follow sustainability commitments. For investors, this mix of stricter oversight, inflation concerns, and global efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependency can reshape how risk and opportunity show up in portfolios. This article explains how that story links to the Renewable Energy Sector screener and highlights 3 stocks from it that appear...

First Solar is preparing to report its June-quarter 2026 earnings on July 30, while facing securities class action lawsuits alleging misleading disclosures about its handling of U.S. tariff policy and production decisions between February 2025 and February 2026. These legal challenges go directly to how effectively First Solar has managed policy and operational risks that many investors see as central to its business model. Against this backdrop of tariff-related lawsuits, we'll examine how...

In July 2026, the Illinois Appellate Court upheld a US$45,000,000 jury verdict for the family of Theresa Garcia, confirming that asbestos-contaminated Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder caused her mesothelioma and affirming all trial court rulings. The court also confirmed that Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson Holdco (NA) Inc. can be held liable as successors to Johnson & Johnson’s former consumer products business, underscoring enduring legal exposure tied to legacy talc products. We’ll...

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to US$0.68 per share, up US$0.01 from the prior quarter, payable on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2026. This dividend increase, framed by management as reflecting growth in funds available for distribution and an expectation of further operating progress, marks a return to a consistent dividend growth policy that may signal greater...

Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has drawn investor attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at US$76.82. The move comes against a backdrop of solid reported revenue and net income figures for the partnership. See our latest analysis for Navios Maritime Partners. That move sits within a strong run for Navios Maritime Partners, with a 49.48% year to date share price return and an 80.08% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests positive momentum and elevated...

AGNC Investment stock is coming off a 60.7% total return over the past three years, yet current checks suggest the market price may still sit below what its intrinsic value and earnings-based multiples imply. A 60.7% return over three years puts AGNC Investment among the stronger performers in its peer group, which raises the question of how much upside is already reflected in the share price. Recent strong earnings and continued dividends can support confidence in AGNC Investment's cash...

After a strong 1 year run, Unusual Machines now screens as expensive on Simply Wall St's valuation checks, putting recent gains and fresh analyst optimism under closer scrutiny. Unusual Machines has returned 89.3% over the past year, which puts extra pressure on the current share price to be supported by future fundamentals. Recent bullish coverage links the investment case to potential demand for domestically manufactured unmanned aircraft components, while the company still faces execution...

With global PMIs pointing to pockets of improving growth, energy costs still volatile and trade tariffs back in focus, many investors are looking for stocks linked to long-cycle spending and government-backed budgets. The Aerospace And Defense screener filters for companies that manufacture hardware or provide services to these sectors, helping you focus on businesses tied to security, aviation and critical infrastructure. This article highlights 3 of the best stocks from that screener, using...

Danaos (DAC) has drawn fresh attention after its latest figures showed annual revenue of US$1,042.847 million and net income of US$519.888 million, prompting investors to reassess how the stock’s recent returns align with those fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Danaos. At a share price of US$137.44, Danaos has seen a 1 day share price return of 3.97%, a 30 day share price return of 7.8%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.2%. This indicates that momentum has been building...

Liberty Global Ltd. has reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$1,172 million versus US$1,269.1 million a year earlier and a net loss of US$365.1 million, alongside confirmation that its multi‑year share repurchase program totaling 232,647,638 shares for US$4,753.41 million has been completed. While quarterly sales slipped year over year, the company’s net loss for both the quarter and first half narrowed very sharply compared with the prior period, highlighting a...

Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) is in focus after analysts projected a year over year earnings decline and a slightly negative earnings surprise. This shift appears to be influencing sentiment ahead of its upcoming quarterly report. See our latest analysis for Asbury Automotive Group. At a share price of $222.14, Asbury Automotive Group has seen shorter term momentum cool slightly, with the 7 day share price return declining 1.99% after a stronger 30 day share price return of 11.38%. The 5 year...

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) continues to draw investor attention as a large US midstream energy partnership with a market value of about US$84.1b and annual revenue of US$51.6b from its diversified pipeline and storage operations. See our latest analysis for Enterprise Products Partners. At a latest share price of US$38.80, Enterprise Products Partners has delivered a year to date share price return of 20.65%, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.30% and a 5 year total...

Allegion stock has delivered a 39.9% gain over the past three years, and current checks point to an intrinsic value that is roughly in line with the recent share price. This leaves investors weighing whether the recent rebound and upcoming earnings expectations are already reflected in today's US$154.57 level. Over three years Allegion has returned 39.9%, which suggests the stock has already rewarded patient holders and may now be closer to a mid range valuation than a clear...

Plains All American Pipeline stock has delivered a very large 255.7% return over the past 5 years, yet its current valuation checks and market multiples now point to a picture that looks closer to fairly priced than clearly cheap. A 255.7% 5 year return puts Plains All American Pipeline among the stronger long term performers in its peer group, which naturally raises the bar for what counts as good value today. For valuation, the key support comes from how reliably the business can turn its...

Ondas (ONDS) is back in focus after securing US$70 million in new defense and autonomous technology orders and unveiling its Ondas Sentinel defense division, which is sharpening attention on how these contracts might shape the stock. See our latest analysis for Ondas. Ondas has seen mixed momentum around the latest defense orders, with the 7 day share price return up 19.25% even as the 30 day and year to date share price returns are down. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return...