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With inflation pressures, higher energy costs and uncertain interest rate paths in focus, many investors are looking for income sources that feel more reliable than short term market moves. Dividend Powerhouses can help by highlighting companies with dividend yields above 5% that appear well covered, growing and relatively stable. Instead of chasing stories that depend on rapid growth or perfect timing, this approach focuses on cash paid directly to you. In this article, three stocks from the...

Earlier this month, Amazon.com completed a series of US$25.0 billion-plus senior unsecured bond issues, including fixed- and floating-rate notes maturing between 2029 and 2066, to fund its expanding AI and cloud data center infrastructure. This large-scale debt raise highlights how Amazon is leaning on the bond market, rather than its sizeable cash pile, to support an AI investment plan that is reshaping the company’s balance sheet and capital allocation choices. Next, we’ll examine how...

Molson Coors Beverage (TAP) is drawing attention after recent trading left the stock at $39.88, with performance over the past month and past 3 months showing declines, along with a weaker one year total return. See our latest analysis for Molson Coors Beverage. Recent trading has seen Molson Coors Beverage stock recover slightly in the very short term, with a 1-day share price return of 1.81% and 7-day share price return of 2.62%. However, momentum has faded over longer periods, as shown by...

Dell Technologies stock has turned a very strong five year run into a valuation puzzle, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while the market is already pricing in intense enthusiasm around AI infrastructure and recent political attention. Over the past five years, Dell Technologies has returned about 899%, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price still leaves room for attractive long term returns. On the positive side,...

Coinbase Global stock has had a tough run over the past year, yet at around US$157 per share the valuation checks still point to a company that looks expensive rather than clearly cheap. Over the last 12 months, Coinbase Global shares have fallen 60.1%, which means recent buyers have faced a steep drawdown despite the stock’s longer term gains. On the positive side, fresh regulatory approvals such as the new UK license to offer stocks, derivatives and crypto can support revenue...

Johnson & Johnson stock has delivered a strong 77.8% total return over the past five years, yet the latest valuation checks send a mixed message, with an intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model pointing to meaningful upside while the broader scorecard is less generous. Over five years, Johnson & Johnson has returned 77.8%, which puts current buyers in the position of judging whether that run already reflects much of the good news. Progress in higher value oncology...

In early July 2026, American Express Company expanded its Membership Rewards program by launching “Use Pay with Points with Apple Pay,” letting eligible cardholders redeem points directly within Apple Pay’s online and in‑app checkout on iPhone and iPad without extra steps or data retention by Apple. This tighter integration between a major payments network and Apple Pay underscores how Apple’s Services and payments ecosystem is becoming more deeply embedded in everyday digital...

Tariff headlines are back on center stage, and U.S. domestic transportation and warehousing stocks sit close to the action as importers rush goods through ports ahead of possible new charges. Record July volumes, potential 10 to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, and fresh trade policy questions are reshaping expectations for freight flows, warehouse demand, and supply chain reliability. This article looks at 3 stocks from the U.S. Domestic Transportation and Warehousing Stocks...

In early July 2026, Revolution Medicines reported Phase 1/2 data showing that its investigational RAS(ON) G12D inhibitor zoldonrasib, alone and in combinations, delivered high response and disease control rates with manageable safety in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Because there are currently no approved targeted therapies for RAS G12D cancers, these early results position zoldonrasib-based regimens as potentially important additions to treatment options if...

In recent days, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation summoned JD.com over alleged false advertising during the 618 midyear online shopping festival, prompting a securities fraud investigation by law firm Pomerantz LLP on behalf of investors. This combination of regulatory scrutiny and legal inquiry raises fresh questions about JD.com’s marketing controls, compliance culture, and broader corporate governance framework. We’ll now examine how this new regulatory and legal...

PepsiCo (PEP) is back in focus after its latest quarterly update showed firm international momentum alongside softer North American volumes, even as the company maintained its full year outlook and continued leaning on promotions and price cuts. See our latest analysis for PepsiCo. PepsiCo’s latest Q2 earnings beat and fresh product collaborations, such as the Flamin’ Hot partnership with Circle K, have not translated into strong momentum. The share price is down 11.06% over 90 days and the 3...

Intel’s planned €5b expansion of its Irish semiconductor facilities has put fresh attention on US-listed multinationals that already run large European operations. For investors, this kind of cross-Atlantic footprint can cut both ways, offering potential exposure to local policy support as well as regional execution risks. With AI data-centre demand and the EU’s chip ambitions in the spotlight, it is worth asking which stocks could be helped most by this wave of investment and manufacturing...

AppLovin's stock has fallen sharply in recent weeks, following a very large three year gain, and the valuation checks now suggest the shares still lean cheap rather than stretched after this pullback. Over the last three years, AppLovin has delivered a return of about 14.6x, which now sits against a recent drawdown that has reset near term sentiment. Expectations around the AXON driven expansion into e commerce advertising can support the current pricing, while reputational and geopolitical...

Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) moved back into focus after a sector wide selloff in chipmakers, as concerns around an overextended AI rally and weaker sentiment in South Korea weighed on AI infrastructure and memory stocks. See our latest analysis for Seagate Technology Holdings. Despite the latest sector driven pullback, with a 1 day share price return of down 5.46% and 30 day share price return of down 7.56%, Seagate Technology Holdings still shows strong momentum overall. This is...

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS:RKLB) announced an agreement to acquire Iridium Communications in an all stock deal valued at about US$8b. The transaction will add Iridium's operational low Earth orbit satellite constellation and exclusive spectrum rights to Rocket Lab's portfolio. The acquisition extends Rocket Lab's reach from launch and hardware into global satellite connectivity services. For investors following Rocket Lab, this deal marks a shift from being primarily a launch and space systems...

On July 2, 2026, Shopify Inc. announced that board member and Audit Committee Chair Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah resigned immediately to take a full-time role at the U.S. Department of Commerce, with Board Chair and Lead Independent Director Joe Natale expected to assume the Audit Committee Chair position. At the same time, multiple analysts upgraded their views on Shopify, highlighting AI-driven capabilities and evolving partner programs as important drivers of the company’s role in powering...

Amentum Holdings (AMTM) has drawn investor attention after its ASCEND joint venture received NASA’s Consolidated Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems contract, a business win tied to several high-profile human spaceflight programs. See our latest analysis for Amentum Holdings. Despite securing the COSMOS win, Amentum Holdings’ recent momentum has been weak, with the share price down 10.63% over 30 days and 25.66% over 90 days. A 1 year total shareholder return decline of 15.44% points...

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) has made an $8.5b acquisition offer for homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home. The deal is pending a shareholder vote and is intended to combine Berkshire Hathaway’s housing related businesses into a single operation. This is one of the first large portfolio moves under new CEO Greg Abel, highlighting his approach to managing Berkshire’s owned businesses. Berkshire Hathaway enters this potential shift in structure with its Class B shares recently closing at...

Cummins Inc.’s Board of Directors recently approved a 10% increase in its quarterly common stock cash dividend, raising it from US$2.00 to US$2.20 per share, payable on September 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026. This larger dividend payout highlights how Cummins is emphasizing cash returns to shareholders at a time when it is also investing in power systems and cleaner energy technologies. We’ll now look at how this higher dividend interacts with Cummins’ existing...

Western Digital and Kioxia Holdings are again in active merger talks focused on combining their flash memory operations. The discussions center on creating a larger player in the global NAND flash and data center memory market. A potential deal could influence pricing power, supply chains, and product offerings across the memory industry. Western Digital, listed as NasdaqGS:WDC, is back in the spotlight as renewed merger talks with Kioxia would directly touch the core of its flash business...

Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) is drawing investor interest after announcing an F1 Afterparty collaboration with the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. The partnership features bundled race, hospitality, and concert ticket packages at the Las Vegas Sphere venue. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. Despite the F1 Afterparty announcement, Sphere Entertainment’s recent share price has eased, with the stock down 5.4% over the past month but still showing strong year to date share...

In early July 2026, S&P Global Inc. launched a fixed-income exchange offer for US$600 million of 4.250% notes due 2031 and US$400 million of 4.800% notes due 2035, while also confirming the year-end 2026 retirement plans of its Chief Legal Officer, Steven Kemps. The company also reshaped its Market Intelligence division into two focused groups, Kensho Data & Platforms and Enterprise Solutions, under refreshed leadership to align data, analytics, and workflow offerings more tightly around...

Early trial results and BLA timeline put CG Oncology in focus CG Oncology (CGON) is back in the spotlight after positive early Phase II data for cretostimogene grenadenorepvec with gemcitabine and clearer timing for a planned biologics license application in high-risk bladder cancer. See our latest analysis for CG Oncology. The recent early Phase II update and clearer BLA timeline appear to be feeding into sentiment around CG Oncology, with a 30-day share price return of 21.73% and a year to...

Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) has drawn fresh investor attention after securing a US$250 million contract to supply 4040 MX transmissions for BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles. See our latest analysis for Allison Transmission Holdings. Alongside the new US$250 million defense contract, Allison Transmission Holdings has also been added to several S&P indices. The current US$115.98 share price reflects a year-to-date share price return of 17.22%, while the...