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Powell Industries recently reported mixed quarterly results, with year-on-year revenue growth but a significant earnings miss versus analyst expectations, while also highlighting a gross margin of 29.6%. At the same time, the company secured the largest order in its history, a mega data center contract worth over US$400,000,000, underscoring strong demand for its engineered-to-order power distribution solutions. We will now examine how this record data center order and the...

Earlier this month, MSCI Inc. and UBS Group AG formed a partnership to expand MSCI’s AI-powered private markets platform, aiming to improve data transparency, standardization, and connectivity across the full private markets investment lifecycle, with UBS acting as an early adopter and advocate for broader market use. Around the same time, Petra Funds Group’s collaboration with MSCI to integrate MSCI’s sustainability and climate datasets into Petra’s ESG reporting services highlighted how...

Cigna Group (CI) is back in focus after Evernorth, its health services arm, launched Pharmacy Forward, a $100 million AI-driven specialty pharmacy program, alongside recent upbeat commentary from Bernstein following its review of the business. See our latest analysis for Cigna Group. Cigna Group’s recent headlines around Pharmacy Forward and upbeat commentary from Bernstein arrive alongside firm share price momentum, with a 7-day share price return of 7.99% and a 90-day share price return of...

Crypto and digital asset financial services are back in the spotlight as Tether’s giant holdings of gold and U.S. government debt, plus its growing political footprint in the UK, put stablecoins at the center of regulatory debates. For investors, that mix of influence, scrutiny, and regulatory competition between major markets can create both openings and air pockets in related stocks. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Crypto and Digital Asset Financial Services screener that are...

Crown Holdings (CCK) has put climate at the center of its story by releasing a detailed transition plan and its Twentyby30 program, which outlines decarbonization goals across operations and a long term supply chain roadmap. See our latest analysis for Crown Holdings. Crown Holdings' recent climate plan landed after a period where the share price has eased 1.6% over the last day and 3.1% over the past week. The stock still shows a 10.9% 1 month share price return and a 3 year total...

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) is back in focus after the FBI cleared its Applied Biosystems RapidINTEL Plus Cartridge for generating crime scene DNA profiles that can be searched within the national CODIS database. See our latest analysis for Thermo Fisher Scientific. The FBI clearance for RapidINTEL Plus and recent collaborations around mRNA therapies and advanced oral drug delivery arrive at a time when Thermo Fisher Scientific’s 1 month share price return of 12.61% contrasts with a year...

In July 2026, Tetra Tech, Inc. announced that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power had selected it for a 5-year, US$15,000,000 multiple-award contract to deliver high-end engineering and technical services for the Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Program, the largest dust mitigation and control initiative in the United States. This work highlights Tetra Tech’s role in applying advanced engineering, GIS mapping, hydraulic modeling, and digital automation to environmentally sensitive,...

In its recently reported fiscal 2026 second quarter, ABM Industries posted record revenues of US$2.30 billion, an 8.4% year-over-year increase, alongside a record US$1.20 billion in first-half new sales bookings driven by its ELEVATE program and sector-focused investments. Beyond the headline revenue record, ABM’s push into AI infrastructure, data centers, and energy solutions is reshaping its service mix toward higher-value, technically complex facility offerings. We’ll now examine how...

Recently, Zacks assigned Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) a Rank #2 rating with an A grade for Value, highlighting valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S, and P/CF that point to the stock trading below what some analysts view as its underlying worth. An interesting angle is how this focus on Aveanna’s valuation and earnings outlook has drawn fresh investor attention to a smaller home healthcare provider operating in a sector shaped by aging demographics and in-home care demand. We’ll now explore how...

Earlier in 2026, Sharplink Gaming Ltd. completed a share repurchase program totalling 4,071,223 shares, or 2.23% of its outstanding stock, for US$41.68 million, including 2,132,773 shares bought back for US$10.00 million between January 1 and June 26. Over the same period, the company’s pivot toward operating an institutional-grade Ethereum treasury platform, with an Ethereum holding valued at about US$1.72 billion, has refocused its risk profile around crypto market volatility and...

Tecnoglass (TGLS) has been drawing attention after its recent share price moves, with the stock down 2.4% over the past day and 4% over the past week. Investors are reassessing its recent performance and current valuation. See our latest analysis for Tecnoglass. Beyond the latest dip, Tecnoglass shares have been under pressure for much of the year, with the year to date share price return down 17.68% and the 1 year total shareholder return down 42.46%. This is despite a much stronger 5 year...

Qiagen (QGEN) is back in focus after reports of early takeover interest from private equity firms, including EQT, Advent and KKR, with some potential bidders reportedly weighing offers of at least $50 per share. See our latest analysis for Qiagen. At a share price of $41.44, Qiagen has seen a 7 day share price return of 5.85% and a 30 day share price return of 11.82%. However, the year to date share price return of 12.88% and 1 year total shareholder return of 13.54% indicate that, despite...

UL Solutions Inc. recently opened a new automotive electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in Toyota City, Japan, which began operations on July 1 to support advanced vehicle electronics testing and compliance. This facility expands UL Solutions’ global automotive testing footprint, giving automakers local access to complex EMC services that can help reduce malfunction risks and accelerate technology deployment. We’ll now examine how this new Japan EMC lab, focused on complex automotive...

With the Federal Reserve split on what comes next for interest rates and inflation tied closely to falling oil and gasoline prices, income investors are watching dividend-paying stocks more closely than usual. When policy could stay on hold until at least the July 28th Fed meeting, reliable cash flows and controlled payout ratios often matter more than fast growth stories. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Dividend-Paying Stocks screener that appear especially exposed to this macro...

Semiconductor stocks are back in the spotlight after Kioxia stock fell 9.3% and investors turned cautious ahead of earnings from heavyweights like ASML and TSMC. Volatility around AI related spending, memory demand and concerns about peak cycle earnings is shaking sentiment, but it can also surface opportunities and risks that are easy to overlook when everything feels calm. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Semiconductor Sector screener that are directly exposed to the latest...

Enerpac Tool Group (EPAC) is drawing fresh attention after reporting higher third quarter sales and net income year on year, updating full year guidance, and completing a sizable portion of its ongoing share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Enerpac Tool Group. Despite the stronger third quarter, Enerpac Tool Group's recent share price performance has been softer. The stock is at $34.75 and the year to date share price return is down 12.16%, while the 5 year total shareholder...

Recently, an analyst highlighted Domino's Pizza's consistent revenue growth and track record of dividend increases, noting its forward dividend yield of 2.66%, which sits above the sector median and underpins its credentials as an income-focused stock. An interesting takeaway is that this positive commentary centers on Domino’s resilient business model and dividend profile, even while explicitly flagging risks such as margin pressure, intensifying competition, and potential consumer spending...

Recent attention on Argan (AGX) has been driven by its role in power projects that support AI data centers and broader electrification, alongside fresh interest from institutional investors such as ClearBridge Investments. See our latest analysis for Argan. Despite the latest pullback, with the 1 day share price return down 4.85% and the 7 day share price return down 17.30%, Argan still shows strong momentum overall, supported by an 83.99% year to date share price return and very large multi...

Recent analyst reports on Union Pacific (UNP) point to upward revisions in earnings estimates over the past two months and a positive Momentum Style Score, which helps explain the current interest you are seeing around the stock. See our latest analysis for Union Pacific. At a share price of $289.13, Union Pacific has posted a 30 day share price return of 6.02% and a year to date share price return of 24.67%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 26.74% and 5 year total shareholder...

Goldman Sachs Group (GS) has recently come to market with several fixed income offerings, including new callable medium term notes with fixed coupons ranging from 4.875% to 5.25%. These transactions give investors fresh data points on the company’s funding activity. See our latest analysis for Goldman Sachs Group. Alongside these fresh funding deals, Goldman Sachs Group’s recent share price has eased slightly, with the stock down around 1% over the past month but still showing a 15% gain over...

Earlier this month, DICK'S Sporting Goods expanded its ScoreCard loyalty program by launching ScoreCard+, a US$99-per-year paid tier offering enhanced shipping, rewards, services, and brand-specific coupons, while also enriching benefits for its approximately 30 million existing members. The company is also poised to benefit from West Marine’s bankruptcy and 59 store closures, which may open up attractive category, real estate, and vendor opportunities that align closely with DICK'S focus on...

WD-40 (WDFC) is back in focus after third quarter 2026 earnings, with stronger sales and earnings per share, and a double digit one day share move drawing renewed attention from investors. See our latest analysis for WD-40. Beyond the immediate earnings reaction, WD-40’s share price return is up 22.79% over the past 90 days and 27.79% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return of 12.95% points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If this kind of move has you thinking...

Centrus Energy Corp. was added in early July 2026 to the S&P 600, the S&P 600 Energy sector index, and the S&P Composite 1500, shortly after announcing a finalized, fixed-price U.S. Department of Energy enrichment contract worth up to US$1.07 billion to expand HALEU and LEU capacity in Piketon, Ohio. This combination of major index inclusions and a large, multi-year federal enrichment contract marks a meaningful shift in Centrus’ visibility and role within the U.S. nuclear fuel supply...

In early July 2026, The Buckle, Inc. reported that monthly net sales rose to US$112.0 million and year-to-date net sales reached US$493.1 million, with comparable store net sales increasing for both periods versus the prior year. This steady growth in comparable and total sales highlights ongoing customer demand across Buckle’s store base, suggesting its merchandising and store investment efforts are gaining traction. Next, we’ll examine how this comparable store sales growth may influence...