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NasdaqGM:FCEL
NasdaqGM:FCELElectrical

1% Below Fair Value? FuelCell Energy (FCEL) As Analyst Upgrade Lifts Interest

FuelCell Energy (FCEL) drew fresh attention after a recent upgrade to a higher Zacks rating highlighted growing optimism around its earnings prospects, a shift that often influences sentiment and trading interest. See our latest analysis for FuelCell Energy. The recent upgrade comes after a sharp year to date share price return of 165.61% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, even though the 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns remain deeply negative. This mix of recent momentum...
NYSE:M
NYSE:MMultiline Retail

Macy's (M) Stock Still Looks Cheap Against Fair Value

Macy's stock has more than doubled over the past three years, yet recent short term pullbacks leave investors weighing whether the current price still reflects a discount to its fundamentals or if much of the easy value has already been realised. Macy's has delivered a 108.8% return over three years, which puts extra focus on whether that performance is backed by enduring earning power or mostly by a re rating from earlier lows. The key support for the valuation can come from how...
NYSE:CBZ
NYSE:CBZProfessional Services

CBIZ (CBZ) Stock Looks Like A Bargain Following Its 65% Run

CBIZ stock has delivered a 65.0% gain over the past 5 years, yet its current valuation signals are mixed, with the latest checks suggesting the shares may still sit in undervalued territory on traditional multiples rather than clearly expensive ground. A 65.0% return over 5 years suggests CBIZ has rewarded patient shareholders, yet the share price path has included setbacks that keep questions about current value open. Future revenue and margin resilience can support the current share price,...
NYSE:GM
NYSE:GMAuto

Is General Motors (GM) Undervalued Following Its EV Battery Plant Pullback?

General Motors (GM) stock is back in focus after the company asked to be removed as a partner from a Lansing battery plant project with LG Energy Solution, in an effort to better align its commitments with current EV demand. See our latest analysis for General Motors. For context, General Motors' share price has eased over the past week, with a 7 day share price return of 6.31% and a 1 day decline of 0.78%. However, the 30 day share price return of 10.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:GS
NYSE:GSCapital Markets

What Is Goldman Sachs (GS) Chasing With Its $410 Million Asset Management Deal?

Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE: GS) agreed to acquire LCN Capital Partners in a deal valued at up to US$410 million, expanding its asset management platform. The planned transaction is set to add LCN’s sale-leaseback, build-to-suit and net-lease capabilities to Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s commercial real estate offering. This is the second major asset management deal for Goldman Sachs announced in the same week, reinforcing its focus on diversified, recurring fee revenue within its US$4t...
NYSE:PG
NYSE:PGHousehold Products

Procter And Gamble And Other US Staples Stocks Worth Watching On Tariff Costs

With new U.S. tariffs raising costs on everyday goods, the usual comfort of consumer staples suddenly feels less straightforward. Some companies may be better placed to manage higher import prices, pass on costs or lean on brand loyalty, while others could feel the squeeze. This article walks through three U.S. essential goods stocks exposed to the tariff story and explains how each might fit, or not fit, into your watchlist today. The stocks covered below are only a sample of this theme, and...
NasdaqGS:GTM
NasdaqGS:GTMInteractive Media and Services

What Could ZoomInfo Technologies (GTM) Gain From Its New AI Sales Connector?

ZoomInfo Technologies (NasdaqGS:GTM) released a GTM MCP connector for Microsoft Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365, integrating its verified B2B data directly into Microsoft tools. The connector lets enterprise users pull ZoomInfo intelligence into Copilot prompts and Dynamics 365 workflows to support sales research and account planning. Mutual customers can use natural language queries inside Microsoft applications to surface contact insights and automate routine prospecting tasks. The launch...
NYSE:VAC
NYSE:VACHospitality

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Stock May Be 48% Overvalued Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock has almost doubled year to date, yet the valuation checks are pulling in different directions, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to a premium while market multiples screen the shares as cheaper than peers. That split leaves investors weighing a strong run against a mixed read on intrinsic value. Year to date, Marriott Vacations Worldwide is up 95.5%, which puts extra focus on whether the current price already reflects much of the recent...
NYSE:S
NYSE:SSoftware

SentinelOne (S) Stock Trades At A Discount On Cash Flow But A Premium On Sales

SentinelOne's share price has recovered strongly in recent years, yet valuation checks are split, as the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate points to upside while market multiples suggest the stock is priced more expensively. With these frameworks disagreeing, recent AI focused news puts an extra spotlight on what investors are actually paying for. Over the past 5 years, SentinelOne has delivered a decline of 60.3%, which means long term holders have yet to fully benefit from the recent...
NYSE:KRMN
NYSE:KRMNAerospace & Defense

Karman Holdings (KRMN) Stock Looks Above Fair Value After A 29% Jump

Karman Holdings stock has surged 28.7% over the past month, yet the market multiple checks currently lean toward the shares looking expensive rather than like a clear bargain. The 28.7% gain over the past month suggests investors have quickly repriced Karman Holdings on the back of rising expectations. Stronger interest in the space and defense portfolio can support higher revenue expectations, while any setback in integrating new acquisitions or managing debt costs may weigh on what...
NasdaqGS:PENG
NasdaqGS:PENGSemiconductor

3 AI Small Caps Built For Higher Bond Yields

Global bond yields have climbed as investors demand higher compensation for inflation risk, which puts pressure on traditional growth stocks that rely heavily on cheap capital. This shift is directing more attention toward AI Small Caps, where earlier stage advances in machine learning, automation, and data intelligence do not always require large balance sheets. This article highlights three AI Small Caps from our screener that could benefit from this backdrop. The three AI Small Caps in...
NasdaqGS:THRM
NasdaqGS:THRMAuto Components

Gentherm (THRM) Plans A Bigger Thermal Business, Is The Stock Fully Valued?

What the Modine Performance Technologies deal means for Gentherm Gentherm (THRM) outlined a plan to combine with Modine Performance Technologies, creating a larger thermal management business with about $2.6b in revenue and EBITDA margins above 12%. The company also targets $3.5b revenue and more than $500m EBITDA by 2030, with less than 70% of sales tied to light vehicles once the deal closes, which is expected in early fourth quarter. See our latest analysis for Gentherm. For context,...
NasdaqCM:ASUR
NasdaqCM:ASURProfessional Services

3 U.S. Payroll Automation Stocks Worth Watching As Productivity Picks Up

With unit labor costs running near 2% and productivity picking up, payroll and workforce platforms sit in a sweet spot where rising output meets cooler wage pressure. That mix can reshape how investors think about profit resilience and rate risk, and it creates a window that could close quickly. This article walks through three stocks exposed to this shift and explains what their business models might mean for your portfolio. The three stocks covered below are just a starting sample. The full...
NYSE:XYL
NYSE:XYLMachinery

Is Xylem (XYL) A Bargain As Its New CFO Appointment Raises Valuation Questions?

Xylem (XYL) stock is back in focus after the company appointed Andrea van der Berg as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026, succeeding William Grogan. See our latest analysis for Xylem. Xylem's latest leadership changes come after a mixed share price pattern, with the stock down 7.5% on a 7 day share price return and 16.9% year to date, yet supported by a 3 year total shareholder return of 18.79%. This contrasts with a weaker 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Looks Fairly Valued As Its 5 Year Gain Hits 308%

Applied Materials stock has delivered a very strong 5 year gain, while the latest valuation checks suggest the shares are closer to fairly priced than clearly cheap or clearly expensive. After a sharp rally and some recent pullback, investors are weighing rich recent returns against a more neutral read from the valuation framework. Over 5 years, Applied Materials has returned 308.1%, which puts recent short term share price moves into the context of a very strong longer run. Expectations...
NasdaqGS:NOVT
NasdaqGS:NOVTElectronic

Novanta (NOVT) Reports Strong Growth And Outlook, Is The Premium Already Priced In?

Novanta (NOVT) has moved back into focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$265.81 million and net income of US$12.54 million, alongside fresh guidance calling for double digit revenue growth. See our latest analysis for Novanta. Despite the post earnings reaction that saw a 1 day share price return decline of 6.9% and a 7 day share price return decline of 6.3%, Novanta still carries strong momentum with a year to date share price return of 41.36% and a 1 year total...
NYSE:ORCL
NYSE:ORCLSoftware

Can Oracle (ORCL) Stay Cheap If AI Growth Meets Buildout Risks?

Oracle stock has fallen sharply over the past year but still screens as attractive on valuation checks, which raises a clear question for investors comparing the recent share price path with the current fundamentals view. Over the last 5 years, Oracle has returned 72.5%, which indicates that long term holders are still meaningfully ahead despite the recent pullback. Partnerships around Oracle AI Database with hyperscalers such as AWS may support long term growth expectations, while large...
NYSE:MRK
NYSE:MRKPharmaceuticals

Merck (MRK) Reaches A Phase 3 First For Individualized mRNA Cancer Vaccines

Merck (NYSE:MRK) and Moderna reported the first successful Phase 3 results for an individualized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, INTerpath-001, in combination with KEYTRUDA in resected melanoma. The joint trial showed improved recurrence-free survival and distant metastasis-free survival for patients receiving the INTerpath-001 and KEYTRUDA regimen compared with KEYTRUDA alone. The data mark the first positive Phase 3 outcome for an individualized mRNA cancer vaccine in a major disease area,...
NasdaqCM:RGTI
NasdaqCM:RGTISemiconductor

What Rigetti Computing (RGTI)'s Quantum R&D Funding Boost and Wider Losses Mean For Shareholders

In August 2026, Rigetti Computing reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$5.14 million from US$1.8 million a year earlier, alongside a wider net loss of US$52.61 million and higher loss per share. The earnings release came as Rigetti expanded commercial deployment of its Novera quantum systems, broadened its customer pipeline, and secured a U.S. Department of Commerce letter of intent for up to US$100 million in quantum R&D funding, reinforcing its role in...
NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Brings Tuition Payments To Major Campus Billing Platforms

PayPal Holdings (NasdaqGS: PYPL) and Venmo are being added as payment options on major education payment platforms Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet for tuition and fees. The new integrations allow students and families to pay education costs directly through PayPal and Venmo for the first time on these systems. This expands PayPal's reach in the education sector and follows recent deals tied to collegiate conferences and campus payments. This push into tuition and campus...
NYSE:DIS
NYSE:DISEntertainment

Walt Disney (DIS), Why Is It Back In The Spotlight?

Walt Disney (DIS) stock is back in focus after the company and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission, arguing that early broadcast license renewals pose an existential threat and raise fresh regulatory questions. See our latest analysis for Walt Disney. Walt Disney shares trade at US$103.95, with a 1 month share price return of 6.43% but a year to date share price return that is down 7.06%, while the 5 year total shareholder return has fallen 39.93%. This points to longer...
NasdaqGS:ADI
NasdaqGS:ADISemiconductor

Is Analog Devices (ADI) Too Expensive After Its AI Earnings Beat?

Analog Devices stock has delivered a strong 147.2% return over the past five years, yet its current checks suggest the shares lean expensive rather than offering clear value. With enthusiasm around AI related demand running high, investors are weighing that share price strength against a low overall value score and an overvalued read on market multiples. Over five years, Analog Devices has returned 147.2%, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price still leaves room for an attractive...
NasdaqGS:MORN
NasdaqGS:MORNCapital Markets

Morningstar (MORN) Is Up 6.8% After Stepped-Up Buybacks Amid Generative AI Jitters - What's Changed

In Q2 2026, Morningstar, Inc. reported solid fundamentals with 8% organic revenue growth and 18% adjusted EBIT growth over the prior 12 months, even as investors grew worried about generative AI’s potential impact on its data and research franchises. Management responded to these concerns by accelerating capital returns, repurchasing US$300,000,000 of stock in the most recent quarter, signaling confidence in the company’s long-term business model. With Morningstar’s recent gains and...
NYSE:CMI
NYSE:CMIMachinery

Cummins (CMI) Lands Its Biggest Battery Storage Role Yet In A U.S. Data Center

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) has been selected to supply its largest battery energy storage systems to date for a major U.S. data center project. The deployment targets hyperscale data center power needs as AI driven demand and grid constraints put more focus on on site energy storage. The project marks a material step for Cummins in advanced BESS solutions for large scale data center applications in the United States. The deal signals a shift in Cummins’ business mix toward serving the growing data...