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Loar Holdings (LOAR) was recently dropped from several Russell growth and size-based benchmarks. This can influence how index funds and ETFs position the stock and may shift trading volumes around the company. See our latest analysis for Loar Holdings. Despite Loar Holdings being removed from several Russell growth benchmarks, recent share price momentum has been strong, with a 30-day share price return of 24.86% and a 90-day share price return of 41.83%, while the 1-year total shareholder...

Consumer staples stocks are back in focus after the latest inflation report showed headline CPI at 4.2% in May 2026, with energy prices jumping 3.9% in a single month and 23.5% over the past year. Higher and more volatile energy costs, combined with uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy and the U.S.-Iran conflict, can ripple through sectors that sell everyday essentials. This article looks at three large consumer staples stocks from our screener that appear closely tied to these inflation...

With inflation trends, growth signals and policy shifts pulling markets in different directions, it pays to focus on what companies actually generate in cash. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener does exactly that, highlighting businesses where discounted cash flow (DCF) estimates from SWS suggest a gap between current share price and fair value. For investors who care about paying less than something might be worth, this can be a useful starting point. In this article, you...

Netskope (NTSK) has drawn fresh attention after its latest earnings report, with the stock rising about 16.8% over the month as investors reacted to revenue trends and product traction. See our latest analysis for Netskope. Looking beyond the past month, Netskope’s share price return has climbed 29.1% over 90 days, yet the year to date share price return is down 30.7%. This points to improving near term momentum after a weaker start to the year as investors reassess growth potential and risk...

In late June 2026, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. completed a US$100,000,000 follow-on common stock offering, filed an additional US$74.55 million shelf registration tied to an ESOP-related issuance of 32,411,649 shares, and was added to multiple Russell value and small-cap benchmarks. Together, these capital-raising moves and new index inclusions increase Hertz’s potential access to institutional capital and broaden its investor visibility within value-focused indices. Next, we will explore...

Leadership turmoil in the U.S. intelligence community is not just a political story; it is a potential risk filter for your portfolio. When top officials are fired and the future of the Director of National Intelligence role is uncertain, companies with heavy dependence on intelligence and security contracts can face more questions about budgets, oversight, and project timing. This article walks through 3 stocks from the Government Contractor Stocks With Intelligence Community Risk Exposure...

FLEX LNG (FLNG) is back in focus after being removed from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index, a change that can prompt rebalancing by index-tracking funds and influence short term trading activity in the stock. See our latest analysis for FLEX LNG. Against that backdrop, FLEX LNG’s share price has been firm, with a 1-day share price return of 2.34% and an 18.73% year to date share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return of 44.01% and 5-year total shareholder return of 264.66% point to...

Cooling US employment data has taken some pressure off interest rate expectations, and that shift can quickly change how growth stocks are viewed. With inflation worries easing and the dollar a touch softer, markets are weighing the trade off between slower growth and a friendlier central bank backdrop. That mix can reward companies with strong earnings potential and solid balance sheets, while exposing weaker stories. This article looks at 3 growth stocks from our screener that are closely...

Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) disclosed that controlling shareholder Votorantim S.A. is in talks with Boliden AB about a potential transaction involving Votorantim's interest in Nexa. Both Nexa and Boliden stated there is no assurance that an agreement will be reached, and no terms or timetable have been announced. The discussions could result in a change of control at Nexa, which would be a material development for existing shareholders. Nexa Resources operates in the metals and mining...

Regencell Bioscience Holdings, which focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine for neurocognitive and immune-related disorders, recently disclosed in the past that it is cooperating with a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into trading activity in its shares, while reporting no revenue, a US$5.3 million net loss, and substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern for the six months ended December 31, 2025. This combination of regulatory scrutiny and limited financial...

Equinix (NasdaqGS:EQIX) recognized Carahsoft Technology Corp. as its 2025 AMER Distributor of the Year. The award highlights Carahsoft’s role in expanding Equinix’s digital infrastructure reach within the public sector. The recognition focuses on support for government agencies adopting cloud, AI, and broader IT modernization. For investors tracking Equinix, this award highlights the company’s expanding work within the public sector. Supplying digital infrastructure to government agencies...

ON Semiconductor (NasdaqGS: ON) agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all stock deal valued at about US$7 billion. Pomerantz LLP has launched a legal investigation into possible securities law violations and unlawful business practices tied to the transaction. The deal adds new exposure to consumer and wireless markets at a time when ON Semiconductor has been focused on automotive and data center opportunities. ON Semiconductor has built its business around power management, sensing, and...

Tom Kirkland has rejoined CACI International (NYSE:CACI) as Executive Vice President of Electronic Warfare. He will lead the company’s electronic warfare business, drawing on prior roles at CACI and L3Harris Technologies. The appointment marks a leadership change in CACI’s defense technology operations and its electronic warfare focus. The appointment of Kirkland comes as CACI International continues to compete in defense technology and services, including electronic warfare capabilities...

Northwest Bancshares (NasdaqGS:NWBI) reported quarterly earnings that surpassed market expectations in its latest results. The company highlighted stronger operating metrics as part of this earnings update. Northwest Bancshares announced the appointment of Chad Ballard as its new Chief Information Officer. The CIO transition is intended to support the company’s technology systems and digital capabilities. Northwest Bancshares, the holding company for Northwest Bank, operates as a regional...

Energy stocks are in the spotlight as the Federal Reserve hints at a pause in rate hikes, big banks report earnings ahead of analyst expectations, and oil prices react to rising geopolitical tensions. That mix has pushed questions about energy supply and market stability back to the forefront. For investors who see opportunity or prefer to stay cautious, understanding which stocks are most exposed to this news can be useful. This article breaks down 3 large, established energy stocks from our...

National Fuel Gas stock has delivered a strong 78.0% total return over the past 5 years, yet the current valuation checks paint a more mixed picture, with some indicators pointing to an undervalued multiple and others suggesting investors should be more cautious. Recent operational moves such as the agreement to use electric fracturing technology and the planned expansion of regulated utility assets sit against this backdrop of solid long term returns and a mid range valuation score. Over...

Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) is in advanced talks to acquire Momentum Midstream for about US$5.5b. The potential deal would be one of the largest acquisitions in Williams Companies’ history. The transaction would expand Williams’ pipeline footprint into key U.S. LNG export corridors. The discussions center on Momentum Midstream’s natural gas gathering and pipeline assets that connect to Gulf Coast export markets. Williams Companies is a large U.S. natural gas infrastructure company with a...

Regions Financial has almost doubled shareholders' money over the past five years, and with the Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate indicating the stock may trade at a sizeable discount to that estimate, the key issue now is whether the recent share price still understates the underlying business or has already priced in much of that progress. Regions Financial has returned 96.0% over the last 5 years, which puts current valuation in the spotlight after such a strong stretch for long...

Globus Medical (NYSE:GMED) reports robust revenue growth supported by continued spending on research and development. The company secures new FDA clearances that expand its spine and orthopedic surgery product offering. Recent developments position Globus Medical as a higher growth, innovation driven investment profile compared with Medtronic. Globus Medical, a spine and orthopedics technology company, sits at the center of several long running trends in surgical care, including demand for...

C.H. Robinson Worldwide stock has delivered strong 5 year gains, yet its current valuation checks lean expensive, so investors are weighing sustained optimism against what the numbers say about today’s price. Over the past 5 years, C.H. Robinson Worldwide has returned 128.5%, which puts extra focus on whether the recent strength is already reflected in the share price. The acquisition of DeSpir Logistics for US$75.0m can support long term growth in higher value, security focused freight...

Record highs in the Dow and S&P 500, a powerful chip stock rally, a stronger dollar and softer oil prices are reshaping where risk and opportunity may sit in large caps right now. To help make sense of it, this article focuses on three large cap blue chip stocks from our screener that appear especially exposed to these developments. These stocks may be affected in ways that could be either helpful or challenging, depending on your expectations and time frame. Each stock is backed by sizeable...

First Interstate BancSystem has delivered a 103.8% return over the past three years, and both the intrinsic value estimate from the Excess Returns model and the earnings multiples currently point to the stock trading at a discount to their fair value read, even though the broader valuation checks are more mixed. A 103.8% three year return sets a high bar, so any perceived discount now matters for investors who care about both price and durability of that rerating. Insider selling and recent...

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:PIPR) has appointed John D’Amico as a managing director in its restructuring group. D’Amico will focus on complex corporate restructurings and special situations within the firm’s advisory platform. The appointment expands the company’s leadership bench in an area that can be important during more uncertain economic periods. Piper Sandler enters this leadership change with its shares at $71.09 and a mixed recent track record, with the stock down 8.5% over the...

On 27 June 2026, Flowers Foods was removed from several Russell 1000 and Midcap indices and simultaneously added to the Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Value, and Russell 2000 Defensive indices as part of Russell’s latest index rebalancing. This shift moves Flowers Foods out of large- and mid-cap benchmarks into the small-cap universe, potentially altering which institutional investors and index-tracking funds hold the stock and how they trade it. We’ll now examine how Flowers Foods’ move from...