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PulteGroup, Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of US$3,982.96 million and net income of US$472 million, both lower than the same period a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$2.48 versus US$3.03 previously. Over the same quarter, PulteGroup also repurchased 3,123,216 shares for US$372.97 million, bringing total buybacks since 2013 to 206,989,211 shares for US$8.99 billion, highlighting an ongoing focus on returning capital to...

Recent Share Performance and Business Snapshot Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $347.06 and recording a month return of 2.96% and a past 3 months return of 16.42%. The company operates two main segments: Service Center and Engineered Solutions. It distributes and integrates industrial motion, power, control, and automation technologies across the United States and several international markets,...

Autohome (NYSE:ATHM) is back in focus after recent trading left the stock up about 14% over the past month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess its current valuation and business momentum. See our latest analysis for Autohome. At a share price of US$21.11, Autohome has seen a 30 day share price return of 13.74% and a 90 day share price return of 14.36%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 16.39%. This suggests that recent momentum contrasts with weaker longer term...

Hecla Mining recently held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call and signed a memorandum of understanding with NVRO Metals to process 35,000 tonnes of material at the NVRO Metals Hub in Australia’s Northern Territory. This processing agreement adds an Australian foothold to Hecla’s footprint, potentially broadening its operational flexibility across both precious and base metal markets. Next, we’ll examine how the NVRO Metals processing agreement may influence Hecla’s existing investment...

Trex Company (TREX) raised its second quarter and full year 2026 guidance, while also naming Specialty Building Products as its sole national distributor. This combination puts near term revenue expectations and market access in sharper focus. See our latest analysis for Trex Company. The updated guidance and expanded Specialty Building Products partnership come after a mixed performance, with the share price gaining 21.21% year to date but the 1 year total shareholder return declining...

ORIC Pharmaceuticals previously initiated the Himalayas-1 global Phase 3 registrational trial of rinzimetostat plus Bayer’s NUBEQA (darolutamide) in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients previously treated with abiraterone, aiming to enroll about 600 patients across 25 countries with radiographic progression-free survival as the primary endpoint. An interesting aspect of the update is that Bayer is supplying darolutamide at no cost while ORIC retains full global...

Truist Financial (TFC) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results, updating its revenue guidance for the third quarter and full year, and confirming sizable share repurchases. See our latest analysis for Truist Financial. At a share price of $51.76, Truist Financial has seen mixed short term share price moves around its second quarter release and guidance update. However, an 18.52% total shareholder return over the past year and 82.96% total shareholder return over...

Fresh Section 301 tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners are shaking up cost structures for companies that rely on overseas supply, while potentially shifting more production and pricing power back toward U.S. manufacturers. For investors, that creates both opportunity and risk as higher import costs, possible retaliation, and inflation all filter through to earnings and valuations. This article walks through three U.S. domestic manufacturing stocks from our screener that...

On 17 July 2026, Unipart Group, KBR and IBM announced the launch of Team ORION, a joint operation aimed at delivering integrated operational resilience, logistics and advanced technology solutions to the UK Ministry of Defence. This alliance positions KBR at the center of a unified, sovereign capability intended to address complex defence support needs through scaled, long-term delivery. We’ll now examine how KBR’s role in Team ORION, especially its defence logistics and infrastructure...

MetroCity Bankshares (MCBS) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with net interest income of US$44.04 million and net income of US$22.13 million, alongside a recently affirmed quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for MetroCity Bankshares. MetroCity Bankshares' latest earnings update and affirmed dividend come after a strong run in the stock, with a 39.21% year to date share price return and a 90.56% three year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has...

Earlier this month, Shift4 Payments launched Shift4 One, an all-in-one handheld device that combines payments, dynamic currency conversion, and automated tax-free shopping, initially rolled out across the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Germany with plans to reach 15 European countries by year-end. This product is the first to merge Shift4’s payment capabilities with Global Blue’s tax-refund expertise, aiming to simplify merchant operations while automating eligibility detection that can...

Earlier in July 2026, Eastern Bankshares reported second-quarter results showing higher net interest income and net income year on year, maintained its US$0.15 quarterly dividend, authorized a new share repurchase program of up to 11,350,000 shares through 2027, and slightly lowered full-year 2026 net interest income guidance to US$1.01–US$1.02 billion. Alongside steady net charge-offs of US$9.8 million, or 0.17% of average loans, the combination of higher earnings, an ongoing buyback, and a...

e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up 1.6% over the past day and 4.9% over the past week on available data. See our latest analysis for e.l.f. Beauty. Looking beyond the latest move, e.l.f. Beauty’s 30-day share price return of 14.7% and 90-day share price return of 21.4% sit against a 1-year total shareholder return that is down 36.0%. Recent momentum therefore contrasts with weaker longer term results. If this kind of...

Without a specific catalyst driving headlines, STERIS (STE) still attracts attention from investors reviewing its recent share performance and financial profile, particularly given its infection prevention focus across healthcare, life sciences, and sterilization services. See our latest analysis for STERIS. Recent share price returns for STERIS have been mixed, with the stock up 1.63% over the last day but down 14.39% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return declined 6.13%,...

Honolulu Cookie Company recently announced that it is expanding its partnership with Square, now running Square’s retail platform, loyalty tools, and integrated inventory systems across 14 locations in Oahu, Maui, Las Vegas, and Guam, supporting a new flagship store concept opened in July 2026. This expansion shows how Square’s end-to-end ecosystem, from customer data and loyalty to inventory integrations and handheld devices, can underpin multi-location retailers’ efforts to scale...

Honeywell International Inc. previously declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.70 per share, payable on September 4, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026, while also reporting second-quarter 2026 revenue of US$9,719 million and net income of US$5.68 billion. The very large year-over-year jump in net income and earnings per share highlights how Honeywell’s recent financial performance has differed from the prior year’s results. With this sharp improvement in reported...

Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) has drawn fresh attention after its recent share price move, with the stock up about 13% over the past month and roughly 5% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Euronet Worldwide. Set against a 1 year total shareholder return that declined 23.6%, Euronet Worldwide’s recent 30 day share price return of 12.6% and 7.0% year to date share price gain suggest improving momentum as investors reassess growth prospects and risks. If this kind of renewed interest...

Conagra Brands recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year results to May 31, 2026, posting sales of US$2,882.1 million for the quarter and a net loss of US$1,616.9 million, driven largely by very large goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, and the board approved a reduced quarterly dividend of US$0.175 per share. The company also completed a US$499.07 million fixed-income offering of 5.400% senior unsecured notes due 2031, which, alongside the impairments and dividend cut,...

Why KeyCorp’s latest credit metrics matter for stock investors KeyCorp (KEY) recently reported second quarter net loan charge offs of $115 million compared with $102 million a year earlier, giving investors fresh information on credit costs and loan performance across the bank’s portfolio. See our latest analysis for KeyCorp. The recent uptick in net loan charge offs and the reaffirmed common and preferred dividends come at a time when KeyCorp’s share price is US$22.65. Short term momentum...

In July 2026, Northrop Grumman reported higher second-quarter and first-half revenues year over year, raised its full-year 2026 sales guidance to a range of US$43.75 billion to US$44.25 billion, and outlined expectations for mid- to high single-digit third-quarter sales growth. The company also advanced its long-term deterrence footprint by breaking ground on a sixth building at its Roy Innovation Center to support the Sentinel ICBM program and related aerospace missions, expanding campus...

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...

In July 2026, Telix Pharmaceuticals announced it had entered a collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to co-develop and commercialize next-generation radiopharmaceutical cancer therapies, with Telix receiving an initial non-refundable US$40 million payment on signing. Soon after, Regeneron was hit with a securities class action lawsuit alleging misleading disclosures about a Phase III Fianlimab-Libtayo trial, highlighting legal and credibility questions around its oncology pipeline...

Recently, Callaway Golf drew attention after analysts gave it a top Zacks Rank, reflecting a stronger earnings outlook and momentum versus Consumer Discretionary peers. The debate now centers on whether discount-driven traffic can support healthier long-term margins, raising fresh questions about the durability of its improving fundamentals. With this in mind, we'll explore how the upgraded earnings outlook, despite margin concerns, reshapes Callaway Golf's broader investment...

Packaging Corporation of America recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$2,489.9 million while net income eased to US$192.1 million, leading to lower earnings per share than a year earlier. Alongside record corrugated shipments and early benefits from the Greif containerboard acquisition, the company also announced a containerboard price increase and a sharply higher dividend, underscoring management’s confidence in its operating momentum. Now we’ll...