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EquipmentShare.com (EQPT) has drawn fresh investor attention after raising its 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $5,254 million to $5,682 million and unveiling a new $500 million share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for EquipmentShare.com. Despite the raised 2026 revenue guidance and the new buyback authorization, EquipmentShare.com’s 1 day share price return declined 9.79%, contributing to a year to date share price return that is down 48.33% and signaling fading momentum in...

Blue Owl Capital’s share price has fallen 48.2% over the past year, yet the stock still screens as expensive on broad valuation checks, which raises a clear question about how much downside risk the current valuation still carries. Over the most recent 1 year window, Blue Owl Capital is down 48.2%, which means recent shareholders have worn a heavy drawdown that is front of mind when thinking about valuation risk. While acquisitions in healthcare real estate and digital infrastructure can...

Inflation is getting pulled in different directions right now, with energy swings, higher services costs, tech demand, and war driven spending all feeding into the same story. That mix can be uncomfortable for markets, but it can also create clear winners and losers as pricing power, cost control, and business models are put to the test. This article looks at 3 service sector stocks from our screener that appear closely tied to these trends and explains how the recent news could affect them...

Tootsie Roll Industries (TR) has drawn investor interest after recent share performance data showed the stock down about 1% over the past week, around 2% over the month, and roughly 12% over the past three months. See our latest analysis for Tootsie Roll Industries. Set against its longer history, Tootsie Roll Industries' recent share price softness contrasts with a positive year to date share price return of 10.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.96%. This suggests recent...

Nucor’s share price has delivered a strong 178.7% total return over the past 5 years, while its current valuation signals indicate that the stock still screens as undervalued on both intrinsic value estimates and market multiples. A 178.7% return over 5 years suggests Nucor has already rewarded patient shareholders. Any further potential upside now matters more for new investors weighing entry price against risk. Expectations for Nucor’s future cash generation can support the current...

Kimberly-Clark stock has slipped about 9.3% over the past year, yet an intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach indicates the shares may trade at a meaningful discount to that assessment of fair value. With recent headlines on the Arbex joint venture, a large Kenvue acquisition and renewed interest from institutional investors, the key tension is whether the current price reflects these changes or still leaves upside relative to the intrinsic value...

Cooling US inflation at 3.5% in June, a sharp jump in oil prices and a cautious Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh have put big bank stocks back in focus. Higher energy costs could keep inflation pressure alive, while interest rate policy remains a key swing factor for funding costs, loan demand and margins across large US banks. This article looks at three stocks from a US Bank Stocks screener that stand out for their financial strength and market presence, and explains how exposure to these...

Global Payments stock has lagged badly over the past five years while still screening as expensive on broad valuation checks, which sits awkwardly against recent analyst optimism that highlights it as an attractive opportunity. The share price is down about 57% over five years, so long term holders have taken a heavy hit that puts extra pressure on today’s valuation. Recent analyst commentary points to potential upside if growth in payments volumes and travel related activity materializes...

The United States market has remained flat over the last week, yet it is up 19% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 18% per annum in the coming years. In this context, identifying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value can be a strategic move for investors seeking potential opportunities amidst steady market conditions.

In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat but it is up 19% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 18% annually. In such a promising environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best.

Over the last 7 days, the market has remained flat, but it is up 19% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 18% per annum in the coming years. Though often seen as a relic from earlier trading days, penny stocks still represent a viable investment area for those seeking growth opportunities at lower price points. By focusing on smaller or newer companies with strong financials and solid fundamentals, investors can uncover hidden value and potential for significant returns within...

The United States market remained flat over the last week, but it has seen a notable rise of 19% over the past 12 months, with earnings projected to grow by 18% annually in the coming years. In light of these conditions, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts and potential for capital appreciation can be particularly appealing for investors seeking reliable income streams amidst a steady market environment.

In the third quarter and first nine months ended May 30, 2026, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. reported higher sales and net income year over year, with quarterly revenue of US$1,047.08 million and net income of US$80.36 million, while also confirming completion of its US$332.57 million share repurchase program announced in 2021. The combination of stronger earnings per share from continuing operations and a fully executed buyback program highlights both improved profitability and a...

Energy stocks are sitting at the crossroads of several powerful headlines right now, from mixed big bank earnings and closely watched inflation data to rising oil prices tied to U.S. and Iran tensions. That mix can shift expectations for interest rates, market volatility, and inflation, all of which tend to matter a lot for large energy companies. This article explains how those forces connect to the energy sector and highlights 3 stocks from our Energy Sector Stocks screener that appear more...

On June 29, 2026, at its annual meeting, Tripadvisor, Inc. elected Laura Bisesto and Carl Sparks to its board of directors, while Capital One launched a one-day July 13 promotion offering very large 30x miles or 30% cash-back on eligible Tripadvisor bookings. This combination of fresh board perspectives and a high-profile credit card promotion could meaningfully influence Tripadvisor’s brand reach, partnerships, and product focus. We’ll now look at how Capital One’s one-day 30x miles...

In late June 2026, MongoDB, Inc. secured shareholder approval to remove supermajority voting requirements from its certificate of incorporation, while also unveiling new AI-focused search and vector search capabilities across Atlas, Enterprise Advanced, and Community Edition at MongoDB.local Bengaluru. By pairing governance changes that may simplify shareholder decision-making with expanded on-premises and community AI retrieval tools, MongoDB is aiming to make its database platform more...

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...