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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jul, 24 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with key contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down roughly 0.4% as investors focus on rising borrowing costs and stubborn oil driven price pressures. The US 10 year Treasury yield is around 4.65%, which means everything from mortgages to corporate loans is staying expensive. At the same time, US crude inventories climbed by 2.0 million barrels, part of a broader oil story that is...

In recent sessions, ConocoPhillips drew heightened investor attention as the stock outperformed major indices ahead of its August 6, 2026 earnings report, which occurred earlier this month. Despite expectations for meaningful earnings growth at that time, the stock held a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell), underscoring a cautious stance from at least one analyst framework. We’ll now consider how this anticipation around the August earnings release, against a cautious analyst rating backdrop, might...

Weis Markets (WMK) shares are in focus after the company’s board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 27. See our latest analysis for Weis Markets. At a share price of $74.74, Weis Markets has cooled off in the short term, with the 1 day, 7 day and 30 day share price returns all down. However, the 90 day share price return of 8.76% and 5 year total shareholder return of 51.73% indicate that longer term momentum has...

ON Semiconductor stock has delivered a 133.4% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks suggest the shares may be trading at a premium to an estimate of intrinsic value based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and earnings multiples that both lean overvalued. A 133.4% return over five years highlights that ON Semiconductor has already rewarded long term holders, which can lower the margin of safety for new investors if expectations are high. Expectations for ON...

Why Cleveland-Cliffs Stock Is Back in Focus After Q2 Results Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter and half year 2026 results, showing higher sales and a much smaller net loss compared with the same periods last year. See our latest analysis for Cleveland-Cliffs. The latest earnings update appears to have shifted sentiment, with Cleveland-Cliffs' share price jumping 15.98% on the day and 15.01% over the past week. However, the year to date share price...

Tractor Supply (NasdaqGS:TSCO) reported Q2 results that fell short of expectations and reduced its full year outlook. The company plans to close about 75 underperforming Petsense stores as part of a broader review of its pet specialty footprint. Management also outlined a slower pace of new store openings, citing ongoing adverse weather, weaker rural demand, and rising competition. Tractor Supply focuses on farm, ranch, and rural lifestyle customers, a segment that has faced pressure from...

McKesson Corporation recently approved a quarterly dividend of US$0.94 per share, payable on October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the September 1, 2026 ex-dividend date, marking its tenth consecutive year of dividend increases. This 15% dividend raise, alongside ongoing portfolio streamlining and oncology expansion, underlines management’s focus on steady cash returns while reshaping the business mix. We’ll now examine how McKesson’s higher dividend and portfolio reshaping may...

Sharplink (SBET) is on investors’ radar after recent trading placed its market value around US$1.23b, with the stock closing at US$6.00 and showing mixed return patterns across different timeframes. See our latest analysis for Sharplink. Recent trading in Sharplink highlights a sharp contrast between shorter term share price momentum and longer term outcomes. The 30 day share price return is up 20.85%, while the year to date share price return is down 38.08% and the 1 year total shareholder...

Allison Transmission Holdings has delivered a 225.8% total return over the past five years, yet its current share price still screens as cheap against an intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model and supporting market multiples. Recent defense contract wins add fresh cash flow expectations into the mix, raising the question of whether the market is still underpricing that future stream. A 225.8% return over five years points to a stock that has already rewarded long...

BridgeBio Pharma recently announced that the FDA has accepted for filing its New Drug Application for encaleret to treat autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1, assigning a PDUFA target action date of May 8, 2027, and indicating no advisory committee meeting is currently planned. If approved, encaleret would be the first therapy specifically indicated for ADH1, targeting the underlying genetic cause and potentially obviating the need for chronic calcium and vitamin D supplementation in this...

Sinclair (SBGI) is back on investors’ radar after recent trading left the stock down 4% over the past month and 15% over the past 3 months, sharpening focus on its media-focused business model. See our latest analysis for Sinclair. At a share price of $13.37, Sinclair’s recent 7 day share price return of down 6.8% and year to date share price return of down 12.2% contrast with a 3 year total shareholder return of about 24%. This suggests recent momentum has faded even though longer term...

Nike (NYSE:NKE) plans to shift all online sales in China to Nike-operated flagship stores on major platforms from 2027. The company intends to end online distribution through thousands of wholesale partners in the Greater China region. This reset focuses on tighter control of pricing, product selection, and brand presentation across Chinese ecommerce channels. Nike is a global sportswear company with a long-standing focus on direct-to-consumer channels, and China is one of its most...

Recent returns put Park National in focus Park National (PRK) is drawing investor attention after a run that includes a year to date total return of 19.8% and a past 3 months total return of 7.6%. These returns are prompting fresh questions about valuation and risk. See our latest analysis for Park National. Recent trading has cooled slightly, with the share price down 3.8% over the past week but still showing a 7.6% 90 day share price return and a 91.8% total shareholder return over five...

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc recently reported second-quarter 2026 gold production of 17,360 ounces at its Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe, an 18% increase from the first quarter, alongside reaffirmed full-year production guidance of 72,000 to 76,500 ounces and steadily improving ore grades. At the same time, drilling at Blanket’s K-Pits target has revealed a new near-surface gold zone with oxide and deeper sulphide mineralisation, opening the possibility of a lower-cost heap leach operation...

After a sharp 21.9% gain over the past month, Thermo Fisher Scientific now sits in a more finely balanced spot on price. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value suggests the stock is roughly in line with fair value, while market based multiples lean more expensive. The 21.9% rise in the past month puts recent momentum front and center, which can leave less room for error if expectations later cool. Recent contract wins and product launches can support expectations for future cash...

Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has put its Innovation Set program in the spotlight by rolling out LivReal, a fruit flavored energy drink line, across stores nationwide, giving investors another data point on differentiated product trials. See our latest analysis for Sprouts Farmers Market. For context, Sprouts Farmers Market shares have eased in the short term, with the 30 day share price return down 13.04% and the year to date share price return down 8.87%. At the same time, the 5 year total...

Penny stocks often get attention for the wrong reasons, yet the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener focuses on a very different corner of this market. With central banks weighing inflation pressures, bond yields reacting to energy prices and consumer sentiment improving in several regions, financially healthier lower priced stocks can offer targeted exposure without relying on heavy leverage or fragile balance sheets. This screener filters for companies trading below 5 that still keep an...

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) raised its full year outlook following Q2 results that came in above internal expectations. The company cited recovering commodity prices, recent acquisitions, and progress on renewable natural gas plants as key drivers. The updated guidance reflects fresh information that was not included in the last published coverage on Waste Connections. Waste Connections, trading at $167.99, is updating investors on a period of change that now includes higher full year...

Global Ship Lease has already delivered a very strong 244.0% return over the past 5 years. The key question now is whether the current valuation still leaves room for further upside or is largely reflecting that performance. A 244.0% 5 year return suggests the market has repriced Global Ship Lease significantly higher, raising the bar for what counts as good value from here. Future cash flow generation and the resilience of the balance sheet can support the current valuation, while any...

Archrock’s higher Q2 dividend and what it means for income-focused investors Archrock (AROC) has increased its second quarter 2026 dividend to $0.23 per share, or $0.92 on an annualized basis, with the payout scheduled for August 11 to holders of record on August 4. This new dividend level is about 5% above the first quarter 2026 payout and around 10% above the second quarter 2025 dividend, giving shareholders updated information on the stock’s current income profile. See our latest analysis...

Investor attention is turning to Moelis (MC) ahead of its upcoming earnings release, as expectations for year over year earnings growth and a potential earnings beat focus renewed scrutiny on the stock’s recent performance. See our latest analysis for Moelis. Moelis’s recent share price has softened, with a 7.93% decline year to date and a 5.31% fall over the past week, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of 55.64% and 5 year total shareholder return of 43.58% show that longer...

When bond markets start to price in a surprise Fed rate hike, interest rate sensitive stocks can quickly shift from comfortable to stressed. With the 2 month Treasury yield jumping and longer term yields pushing toward multi year highs, companies tied to real estate, housing, and heavy borrowing costs face a tougher backdrop. This article looks at how that setup could work against certain stocks exposed to the latest Fed policy signals and bond market moves. Ahead, you will see 3 stocks from...

Bank First (BFC) is in focus after releasing second quarter results, reporting net interest income of US$55.03 million and net income of US$24.69 million, alongside an active share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Bank First. At a share price of US$147.39, Bank First has delivered a 22.18% year to date share price return, while its 5 year total shareholder return of 135.11% points to sustained investor interest despite short term swings around recent earnings and buyback...

In June 2026, Safehold Inc. closed two ground leases in California for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit developments, supporting 570 affordable housing units in Simi Valley and San Ysidro to be developed by The Pacific Companies with tax credit equity from U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo. This expansion into affordable housing ground leases underlines Safehold’s role in financing socially focused projects that align with public policy priorities and institutional capital support. Next, we’ll examine...