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On July 13, 2026, Zacks added Royal Gold to its Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list after cutting the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings by 13.5% over the prior 60 days, reflecting weaker analyst expectations for the company’s near-term performance. This shift signals a meaningful change in how analysts view Royal Gold’s earnings power, raising questions about the resilience of its royalty and streaming model. We’ll now examine how this earnings estimate cut and Zacks Rank change...

Cencora (COR) drew fresh attention after its latest earnings release, which showed quarterly revenue of $78.36 billion. This figure was up 3.8% year on year but about 3.9% below consensus forecasts. See our latest analysis for Cencora. Cencora’s share price has recently picked up, with a 1-day share price return of 0.89%, a 7-day share price return of 2.54%, and a 1-month share price return of 8.68%. However, the share price is still down 9.66% year to date, while the 5-year total shareholder...

Personalis, Inc. recently secured UKCA marking for its NeXT Personal Dx ultrasensitive MRD test, allowing clinical use across England, Wales, and Scotland and confirming compliance with United Kingdom safety, health, and performance standards. This certification, combined with a commercialization partnership with Link Medical Solutions in London, positions NeXT Personal Dx as a unified MRD platform for multi-national US–UK clinical trials and broader personalized cancer care access in Great...

When markets are shaken by events such as a sudden 9% jump in oil prices, weak preliminary results from IBM, strong earnings from major U.S. banks, shifting inflation expectations, and legal pressure on a large media merger, trading screens can light up with opportunity and risk. Our Volatility and Trading Activity Beneficiaries screener focuses on companies linked to financial exchanges and trading activity that may be sensitive to this kind of news flow. In this article, you will see 3...

ADTRAN Holdings (ADTN) is back in focus after Oso Internet Solutions selected its scalable broadband technology to deliver high speed connectivity across the remote Ramah Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico. See our latest analysis for ADTRAN Holdings. Despite the recent client win, ADTRAN Holdings’ share price has been under pressure in the short term, with the 1-day, 7-day, and 30-day share price returns all down, while the year-to-date share price return is up 43.2% and the 1-year...

The clean energy storage and electrification theme is moving from a policy discussion to a line item on corporate power bills. Vietnam’s new Time of Use tariffs and the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism are reshaping how exporters source electricity, certify renewables and manage grid risk. For investors, that creates a targeted way to look at companies exposed to battery energy storage systems, renewable integration and grid infrastructure. This article walks through 3 stocks from the...

The Senate’s push to curb dividends and buybacks for Pentagon contractors has put traditional defense stocks under a cloud, but it also draws attention to a different corner of the market: larger non defense contractors and government suppliers that may not face the same direct constraints. For investors watching this policy debate, the question is which companies could be relatively better positioned if Section 815 becomes law, or even if it just keeps uncertainty elevated. This article...

In July 2026, Workday, Inc. announced it had appointed John Lombard as President for Asia Pacific, bringing over 30 years of senior technology and advisory leadership experience from roles at NTT Data, SAP, KPMG Australia, and Crowe Howarth. Lombard’s remit to shape Workday’s go-to-market approach, commercial operations, and partner expansion across Asia Pacific adds a regionally seasoned leader to an area central to the company’s long-term growth ambitions. We’ll now examine how Lombard’s...

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy and trigger an US$81b refund to importers has suddenly put import dependent U.S. industrials and manufacturers under a brighter spotlight. On one hand, refunded tariffs may hand these companies a short term cash flow lift. On the other, ongoing global tariffs and a higher U.S. deficit add fresh uncertainty around supply chains and trade costs. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to this news, all...

With the Federal Reserve signaling a fresh tightening cycle, CPI inflation at 4.1% in May 2026, and oil markets unsettled by conflict in the Persian Gulf, many investors are reassessing where large cap value stocks might fit in their portfolios. This article looks at three U.S. Large-Cap Value Stocks that were screened for low valuation metrics and relatively steady trading, and examines how their exposure to these macro shifts could matter. You will see how rising rates, inflation pressures,...

Commercial Metals (CMC) is back on investors’ radar after President and CEO Peter R. Matt bought roughly $500,000 of company stock in the open market, increasing his direct holdings. See our latest analysis for Commercial Metals. At a share price of US$63.67, Commercial Metals has seen its 1 month share price return fall 18.12% and its year to date share price return decline 11.31%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is 24.30% and the 5 year total shareholder return is 130.36%. This...

Virtus Investment Partners recently reported preliminary client assets of about US$153.90 billion as of June 30, 2026, and previously announced it would release its second-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opened on July 30, 2026, followed by a conference call with investors. The update highlighted that changes in assets under management were shaped by market performance and differing flow trends across exchange-traded funds, wealth management, and other product types,...

In the past week, Evergy and several subsidiaries entered a new master revolving credit facility of up to US$3.50 billion maturing in 2031, replacing and terminating earlier US$2.50 billion and US$1.00 billion agreements without penalties. This refinancing gives Evergy greater liquidity flexibility through higher borrowing capacity, longer maturities, and potential US$1.00 billion of incremental commitments, all under defined leverage covenants. Next, we’ll examine how this expanded...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

Earlier today, payments software company Marqeta attracted strong buying interest as investors shifted away from AI infrastructure chipmakers toward enterprise software names seen as benefiting from AI monetization trends. This rotation highlighted Marqeta’s positioning at the intersection of software and payments, where its platform is viewed as a way for customers to turn AI-driven financial services into revenue-generating products. We’ll now examine how this renewed focus on AI...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at OneWater Marine Inc.'s...

Simply Good Foods (SMPL) is in focus after reporting third quarter results that showed lower sales and a move from profit to loss, along with guidance pointing to further revenue declines for fiscal 2026. See our latest analysis for Simply Good Foods. The third quarter report and weaker guidance arrived after a volatile stretch, with a 1 day share price return of 4.23% and a 90 day share price return of 16.86%. However, the year to date share price return is down 31.95% and the 1 year total...

Maximus (MMS) has affirmed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on August 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026. This announcement highlights the company’s income profile for investors. See our latest analysis for Maximus. At a share price of $58.36, Maximus has seen short term share price momentum improve, with a 1 day share price return of 3.05% and a 7 day share price return of 4.14%. This follows a 30 day share price return that is down 6.29% and a year...

Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VYGR) stock price has dropped 10% in the previous week, but insiders who sold...

In the last week, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has experienced a notable 19% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 18% per annum in the coming years. In this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued and exhibit insider activity can be a strategic approach for those looking to enhance their portfolios.

In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, yet it has risen 19% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 18% annually in the coming years. In such a dynamic environment, identifying high growth tech stocks can be key for investors seeking to capitalize on innovation and robust financial performance.

The market remained flat over the last week but has shown a 19% rise over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 18% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be priced below their estimated value can offer opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on potential growth.

In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, yet it is up 19% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 18% annually. In this environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be attractive as they often indicate confidence in future performance and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.