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In early July 2026, Hormel Foods’ HORMEL Pepperoni brand launched Pepperoni Snack Bites, a refrigerated protein snack in three flavors, Original, Parmesan and Dill Pickle, sold in resealable trays through select retailers’ deli and refrigerated snack sections across the US. This move highlights Hormel’s push into convenient, high-protein snacking formats that complement evolving consumer preferences for quick, ready-to-eat options rather than full meals. Next, we’ll examine how this focus on...

First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) reported Q2 2026 revenue of US$168.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.50, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of US$637.2 million and EPS of US$1.88 that frame the latest quarter within a solid earnings run rate. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$153.5 million in Q2 2025 to US$168.6 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters went from US$0.47 to US$0.50, setting up this result as part of a steady...

Cohen & Steers (CNS) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with total revenue of US$152.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.96, while trailing twelve month revenue sits at US$583.9 million and EPS at US$3.28. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from US$134.5 million in Q1 2025 to US$145.6 million in Q1 2026 and then US$152.7 million in Q2 2026, with quarterly EPS ranging from US$0.68 in Q4 2025 to US$0.82 in Q1 2026 and US$0.96 in the latest quarter. This sets up a results season in which...

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) issued a Q2 earnings warning that triggered a single day share price drop of about 25%. The company cited a rapid shift in enterprise technology budgets toward AI infrastructure and away from traditional software and mainframes. The move spotlights execution issues for IBM as clients focus more on AI hardware, memory supply constraints, and cybersecurity priorities. International Business Machines enters this setback after a multi year period in...

The race to build bigger and more capable artificial intelligence models just took another leap with Moonshot AI’s open-source Kimi K3, and that move is already shaking up parts of China’s AI sector. When a 2.8 trillion parameter model is suddenly free to use and customize, the ripple effects can reach chip makers, software platforms, and large tech groups far beyond one country. This article picks out 3 stocks from our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks screener that are directly exposed to...

Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) opened Q2 2026 with total revenue of US$56.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.45, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$226.8 million and EPS of about US$6.06 that frame the latest quarterly print. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$224.3 million to US$229.2 million and then to US$226.8 million on a trailing basis, while TTM EPS has shifted from roughly US$5.88 to US$6.23 and then to US$6.06. This gives investors a clear view of...

Dividend declaration and what it means for EPR Properties investors EPR Properties (EPR) drew fresh attention after its Board of Trustees declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on August 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 31. This payout represents an annualized dividend of $3.72 per share. It keeps income front and center for investors assessing the real estate investment trust’s experiential focused portfolio and overall capital return profile. See our...

BioMarin Pharmaceutical recently announced that the FDA accepted its supplemental New Drug Application to convert VOXZOGO’s accelerated approval in children with achondroplasia to full approval, with a PDUFA target action date of February 28, 2027, based on long-term safety and efficacy data from three ongoing studies. A key differentiator in this filing is the breadth of long-term outcomes data beyond height, including body proportionality, arm span, and skeletal health measures, which...

Why Synchrony Financial Earnings Expectations Matter Now Synchrony Financial (SYF) is in focus as Wall Street forecasts quarterly earnings of $2.09 per share, with revenue projected at $4.67b, along with modest shifts expected in net interest margin and loan receivables. See our latest analysis for Synchrony Financial. Synchrony Financial’s share price has slipped over the past quarter, with a 90 day share price return down 6.02% and a year to date share price return down 13.03%, even as the...

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is committing $24 million to support Philadelphia's shipbuilding and defense industrial base. The funding package includes loans, equity, and philanthropic grants directed to the Philadelphia Navy Yard and related partners. The initiative is part of the bank’s Security and Resiliency Initiative, focused on U.S. maritime and defense manufacturing resiliency. For investors tracking large U.S. banks, this move shows JPMorgan Chase extending its role beyond traditional...

Lululemon athletica (NasdaqGS:LULU) has invested in French nylon recycling startup Syntetica, aiming to integrate recycled materials into future product lines. The company has also opened a large automated distribution center in North America, focused on e-commerce fulfillment and regional logistics. Both moves reflect Lululemon's focus on supply chain sustainability and operational efficiency in its core athletic apparel business. Lululemon athletica has grown from a yoga-focused apparel...

Intercontinental Exchange stock sits at an interesting point, with shares up about 24.8% over the past three years and the intrinsic value estimate from the Excess Returns model pointing to a level close to the current price, while traditional market multiples still lean toward the stock looking expensive. Over the last three years, Intercontinental Exchange has delivered a total return of about 24.8%, which points to moderate long term gains rather than a runaway winner. Record open...

Earlier in July, Alpha and Omega Semiconductor introduced the AOPL66801, an 80V half-bridge MOSFET using its new AmpStack vertically stacked packaging, aimed at high‑density power conversion applications from AI infrastructure to power tools, and priced at US$6.16 per unit for 1,000‑piece orders with a 16‑week lead time. This product’s integration of high‑side and low‑side MOSFETs into a single compact package highlights Alpha and Omega’s push toward higher‑value power solutions and...

Home BancShares (HOMB) has reported Q2 2026 results with total revenue of US$289.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.59, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$119.3 million. Over the past year, the company has seen total revenue move from US$260.1 million in Q1 2025 to US$289.9 million in Q2 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from US$0.58 to roughly US$0.63. Trailing twelve month EPS now stands at about US$2.42. With a net interest margin at 4.51% and a cost to income ratio just...

With inflation signals mixed, bond yields shifting across major markets, and growth patchy from Europe to Asia, many investors are looking for opportunities where company cash flows and valuation still line up. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on businesses that SWS DCF analysis suggests trade below fair value, based on their cash flow potential rather than hype or short term momentum. This approach can help you concentrate on what a company generates in cash versus...

In recent months, Wendy's has been described as trading below estimates of its intrinsic value while pursuing its 'Project Fresh' turnaround, expanding digital ordering and loyalty programs, and running value-focused initiatives such as its past US$1 Frosty summer promotion. This combination of perceived undervaluation, operational reset, and digital-led engagement is reshaping how investors assess the strength and risks of Wendy's cash-flow outlook. Next, we'll examine how perceptions of...

Best Buy (BBY) is back in focus after Jefferies highlighted that the retailer has exclusive rights to sell RGB TVs for the first 12 months, drawing attention to how this could influence the stock. See our latest analysis for Best Buy. Best Buy’s recent excitement around RGB TVs comes on top of a strong run in the stock, with a 30-day share price return of 16.84% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 33.49%. This suggests momentum has been building rather than fading. If you are interested...

Garmin (GRMN) has just introduced G2000 PRIME, a premium integrated flight deck for high performance piston and electric aircraft. The launch is putting fresh attention on how its aviation technology could influence the long term appeal of Garmin stock. See our latest analysis for Garmin. The G2000 PRIME announcement comes as Garmin’s 1-month share price return of 6.82% and year to date share price return of 23.98% sit alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 13.18% and a very large...

Iron Mountain has already announced it will report its second-quarter 2026 results on August 5 and host a same-day conference call, with materials available on its investor relations site. Analysts are watching the release closely as expectations for higher funds from operations align with management’s recently raised full-year 2026 earnings outlook. Now we’ll explore how the upgraded full-year earnings outlook may influence Iron Mountain’s existing investment narrative and risk-return...

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) is back in focus after agreeing to a $1.5 million settlement resolving US Department of Justice and state allegations around cage-free egg price manipulation, along with a commitment to donate 30 million eggs. See our latest analysis for Cal-Maine Foods. The settlement headlines arrive after a strong run in Cal-Maine Foods' share price, with a 30-day share price return of 13.09% and a 90-day share price return of 15.60%, while the 1-year total shareholder return has...

Warren Buffett plans to donate his entire Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) stake, valued at over US$140b, to family foundations by 2034. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is excluded from future gifts, with Buffett citing concerns about Bill Gates' association with Jeffrey Epstein. The decision shifts Berkshire Hathaway's long term ownership path and concentrates influence within Buffett's family controlled foundations. Berkshire Hathaway, the diversified holding company spanning...

Alpha Tau Medical recently reported that it has successfully treated the first immunocompromised patient with recurrent cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in its ADMIRE trial using intratumoral Alpha DaRT at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Arizona. This marks a rare, focused effort to evaluate a localized, repeatable therapy specifically for immunocompromised patients who are often excluded from cSCC trials and cannot safely receive standard checkpoint inhibitor...

Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), AT&T, and T-Mobile are rolling out Aduna's network-based digital identity verification across major US mobile networks. The collaboration targets rising AI-driven identity fraud by using possession-based checks at the carrier level. The rollout is positioned as a cross-industry step toward frictionless, network-level authentication for millions of US mobile users. Verizon Communications, trading at $43.59, is adding a new dimension to its security toolkit...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) agreed to acquire a 42% interest in BP's Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited in northern Iraq. The deal provides access to over 3 billion barrels of oil equivalent in initial gross recoverable resources across four oil fields. The transaction adds new geographic exposure for ConocoPhillips and expands its international oil portfolio. ConocoPhillips is a large independent exploration and production company focused on oil and natural gas, and this Kirkuk agreement adds...