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Bond markets are under pressure, inflation worries are back and long term yields are climbing, which is forcing investors to rethink what risk really costs. That reset can hurt some stocks that rely on cheap money, yet it can also shift attention toward businesses that may be better aligned with higher yields. This article explores three life insurance and annuity stocks exposed to this story and what that could mean for your portfolio. The three stocks below are just a sample from this...

Leadership transition at Ecovyst Ecovyst (ECVT) has drawn fresh attention after appointing Laurie Bergman as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on 24 August 2026, a leadership change that puts the company’s financial oversight in focus. Ecovyst’s latest share price of US$10.10 comes after a 30 day share price return that declined 16.25% and a 90 day share price return that declined 22.78%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 11.60% suggests longer term holders have seen more...

In August 2026, Philip Morris International announced that its non‑U.S. affiliates had entered a contract manufacturing arrangement with Altria’s Philip Morris USA to produce combustible cigarettes for non‑U.S. markets, with first shipments targeted for early 2027 and no expected material impact on 2026 financials. The agreement allows both companies to pool manufacturing expertise in combustibles while PMI keeps its focus on expanding higher-margin, smoke-free products and does not enter...

In the past quarter, Kirby Corporation reported strong second‑quarter results, beating analyst expectations for revenue, EBITDA, and EPS, with revenue rising 7.8% year on year and earnings per share increasing 11% sequentially on the back of solid execution across both business segments. Although Kirby posted the slowest revenue growth within the marine transportation group, the combination of outperformance versus expectations and management’s confident commentary on segment execution...

Why CarMax Stock Is Back In Focus After Its Earnings Surprise Record CarMax (KMX) is drawing attention after research highlighted its recent earnings surprise record, including an average 46.95% beat over the last two quarterly reports and a current positive Earnings ESP signal. CarMax’s recent earnings surprise record is playing out alongside a share price that has moved sharply higher over 2026, with a 30 day share price return of 6.53%, a 90 day gain of 32.52% and a year to date increase...

Oil prices have surged again, feeding inflation expectations and lifting bond yields in major economies. That puts fresh attention on energy security and on power sources that do not rely on fossil fuels. For investors, this creates a window to look at companies tied to 24/7, low carbon electricity that can support energy hungry AI data centers. This article highlights three stocks from our nuclear power infrastructure screen. The three stocks featured below are just a sample of the nuclear...

Global trade routes are under strain, energy markets are unsettled and policy gaps between the U.S. and Europe are widening. That mix can punish some stocks and create unexpected openings for others with more U.S. focused operations or reshoring angles. This article looks at three U.S. industrial and logistics stocks that the recent Iran war headlines, tariff disputes and currency moves could influence, and explains why each one may merit closer attention at this time. The three stocks...

Block (XYZ) is expanding its Cash App Score beyond its own ecosystem by opening the cash flow based metric to external lenders through Nova Credit’s Cash Flow Intelligence Platform, which could reshape how investors think about the stock’s exposure to consumer credit. Despite the Cash App Score news and recent partnerships around Square and Neighborhoods, Block’s share price has eased, with a 1-day share price return of 5.05% lower and a 7-day share price return of 5.85% lower, while the...

AAR stock has delivered a very strong run over the past five years, yet the current checks suggest it no longer looks like a clear bargain, with the valuation work pointing to a relatively expensive profile despite the past returns. AAR has returned about 270% over the past five years, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price already reflects much of the good news investors expect. Future revenue and cash flow expectations from AAR's aviation services can support the current...

Howmet Aerospace stock has delivered a very strong multi year return, yet both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the market multiple checks currently point to the shares trading at a premium rather than on sale. Over the past 5 years the stock has gained about 7x. This leaves buyers today dealing with a very different entry point than long term holders enjoyed. Stronger demand for commercial aerospace components following the Stanley Black & Decker aerospace...

Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE: GS) is joining 20 global financial institutions to form a new consortium to issue a USD stablecoin for payments and settlements. The consortium plans to offer a regulated digital currency alternative aimed at institutional and cross border transactions. The move marks one of the first coordinated pushes by major banks into stablecoins and blockchain based payment rails. The initiative could affect how traditional banks and crypto native issuers compete in global...

Long term U.S. Treasury yields are climbing, government borrowing needs are heavy, and more corporate capex is being funded with debt rather than equity. That mix is pulling attention toward U.S. private credit and specialty lenders that sit closer to the flow of interest income. For investors trying to position around this shift, the real risk is ignoring it. This article walks through three stocks from our U.S. Private Credit and Specialty Lenders Funding Corporate Capex screener that...

Ameren stock has logged a solid 50.6% total return over the past three years, yet the current checks send a mixed message, with the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) pointing to a premium price while market multiples point to value. A 50.6% gain over three years suggests Ameren has already delivered meaningful shareholder returns, which can limit how much slack investors give on valuation. The expansion of programs like SOLRITE Energy’s solar plus storage and virtual power plant offering for...

Insulet (PODD) is back in focus after a federal securities class action lawsuit alleged the company misled investors about its manufacturing controls, following earlier voluntary Medical Device Corrections tied to specific Omnipod product lots. At a share price of US$148.38, Insulet has seen a mixed run, with a 7 day share price return of 3.73% and a 90 day share price return of 3.55%. This is set against a sharper 30 day share price decline of 10.26% and a year to date share price decline of...

Reddit (RDDT) is back in focus after the company said founder and CEO Steve Huffman will host a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 2026 Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 8. At a share price of $144.64, Reddit has seen short term pressure, with the 7 day share price return down 10.96% and the 90 day share price return down 14.66%, while the year to date share price return is down 40.20% and the 1 year total shareholder return is down 34.27%. These movements suggest that recent...

Earlier this quarter, Viking Therapeutics highlighted that it is awaiting early-stage maintenance study results for its obesity drug candidate VK2735 and plans to begin large late-stage trials of the pill formulation in the fourth quarter of 2026. This focus on testing long-term maintenance regimens and advancing an oral version of VK2735 underscores Viking’s effort to match evolving patient preferences in obesity care. We’ll now examine how the upcoming late-stage oral VK2735 trials could...

Zoetis stock has had a very weak run over the past several years, yet the current valuation checks still suggest the shares may be pricing in relatively low expectations. For investors, the contrast between the long slide in the share price and an equity screen that leans cheap is what now draws attention to Zoetis. Over the past 5 years, Zoetis shareholders have seen the stock decline about 60.7%, which points to a long period where sentiment has been under pressure. Future growth in demand...

Murphy USA recently announced it has begun rolling out Automated Retail Technologies’ Just Baked autonomous foodservice platform, featuring White Castle, in select larger-format stores to offer hot, branded food without the footprint of a traditional kitchen. This move highlights how automation and robotics could let Murphy USA expand convenience food options and test higher-margin, on-the-go meals within its existing fuel-focused store model. Next, we’ll explore how this autonomous hot-food...

FactSet Research Systems (FDS) has reshaped its balance sheet and reaffirmed its dividend policy. The company extended key credit facilities, increased revolving commitments, and confirmed a US$1.16 per share dividend payable on 17 September 2026. FactSet Research Systems' recent extension of its loan and revolving credit facilities and the reaffirmed dividend come after a strong 30-day share price return of 16.05% and a 90-day share price return of 20.52%. However, the 1-year total...

Uber Technologies (UBER) is back in focus after a fresh client announcement in India. Zoomcar users in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai can now compare self drive rentals with Uber Intercity chauffeur driven options inside one app. Despite the new partnerships in India, Europe and Dubai, Uber Technologies’ recent share price performance has been mixed, with the stock down over the year on a total shareholder return basis but still showing strong multi year total shareholder returns that...

Kymera Therapeutics (KYMR) drew fresh attention after announcing completion of patient enrollment in its KT-621 BROADEN2 Phase 2b trial for atopic dermatitis, along with updates on related asthma studies and upcoming scientific presentations. The KT-621 news follows a strong run in Kymera Therapeutics' stock, with the share price at US$119.05 and a 30 day share price return of 15.14%. This adds to a 90 day share price return of 62.61% and a very large 3 year total shareholder return of more...

Lam Research stock has delivered very strong gains over the past few years, yet the valuation checks now lean toward the shares being expensive rather than a clear bargain. After a particularly sharp multi year run, investors are weighing the AI driven growth story against signals that the current price already reflects high expectations. Lam Research has returned about 415% over 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price gives you much margin for error. The planned US$3b...

Hexcel stock has delivered a strong 70.4% gain over the past 5 years, yet its valuation checks send mixed signals, with an intrinsic value estimate suggesting the shares trade at a discount while market multiples lean the other way. Investors are left weighing a stock with solid long term returns against a split verdict on what the current price implies. The 70.4% return over 5 years indicates Hexcel has rewarded patient shareholders and sets a higher reference point for what future returns...

Why InterDigital Stock Is Back On Investors’ Radar InterDigital (IDCC) is set to present at the 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Conference on August 26, 2026, giving investors fresh insight into its wireless, video and AI focused licensing business. InterDigital’s share price has pulled back recently, with a 1 day return of 4.52% and a 7 day return of 7.42%, even after a 24.65% 90 day share price return and recent attention from fund managers and upcoming conference and video codec showcases. Over...