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In August 2026, Moelis & Company appointed Russell Mason as a Managing Director in its Capital Structure Advisory Group in Dallas, bringing more than 20 years of experience in complex restructuring and distressed M&A from his prior role at Houlihan Lokey. This hire adds further depth to Moelis’s restructuring and creditor-side advisory capabilities, potentially strengthening its position in complex capital structure assignments. We’ll now examine how adding Russell Mason to the Capital...

Oil prices have just slipped about 3% to 12 day lows, even as sanctions risks around Iran and possible secondary measures on China keep the longer term supply picture uncertain. That mix of cheaper crude today and unclear conditions ahead is pulling fresh attention to fuel sensitive businesses. In this article you will see three airlines from our Global Airline Operators with Fuel Cost Tailwinds screener that appear especially exposed to this news backdrop. The three airlines highlighted...

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. reported past half-year 2026 results showing sales of CNY 27,832.26 million and net income of CNY 5,169.22 million, alongside continued share buybacks and the decision not to declare an interim dividend. The company also updated its 2026 parcel volume outlook to an expected 6.0%–10.0% year-on-year increase, highlighting management’s focus on scaling operations while returning capital through buybacks instead of interim cash dividends. We’ll now examine how ZTO’s...

Earlier this week, Casey’s General Stores announced a partnership with Dave Campbell’s Texas Football to sponsor Team of the Week and Student-Athlete of the Week programs across Texas high school football. This community-focused partnership arrives after a very large five-year total return and growing debate about whether Casey’s premium valuation is supported by its future cash flow potential. Next, we’ll examine how renewed scrutiny of Casey’s premium valuation, alongside its Texas...

Sigma Lithium (SGML) stock is in focus after the company issued multiyear production guidance alongside its second quarter 2026 results, combining updated output targets with a shift to profitability over the first half. Over the past year, Sigma Lithium has seen a very strong 1-year total shareholder return of 104.82%, even as the share price return is down 13.23% year to date and 18.29% over 90 days. The recent 28.04% 30-day share price return suggests momentum has picked up again around...

United Therapeutics (UTHR) is back in focus after the FDA accepted its New Drug Application for ralinepag in pulmonary arterial hypertension and set a June 24, 2027 target action date for the review. At a recent share price of US$518.53, United Therapeutics has seen a 1-year total shareholder return of 67.69% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 141.31%. The 90-day share price return is down 9.15% as the market absorbs the NDA acceptance for ralinepag and other pipeline milestones such as...

Global bond yields are broadly elevated as many regions price in further central bank tightening. That puts more focus on companies that can fund themselves through solid cash generation rather than cheap borrowing. When valuations do not fully reflect that cash flow potential, investors may see an opportunity to buy strength at a discount. This article looks at three stocks from the Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener that fit that profile. The three stocks in this article are...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Aug, 26 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up about 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures ahead roughly 0.6%. The move comes as the US 10 year Treasury yield holds around 4.7%, which keeps borrowing costs elevated for mortgages, credit cards and corporate debt. At the same time, investors are watching the Chicago Fed National Activity Index, which slipped to -0.08 in July, a sign overall growth has cooled...

Dorchester Minerals (DMLP) has stayed on investors’ radar after recent share price gains over the past month and past 3 months, prompting fresh attention on how its royalty focused model supports current valuation. At a share price of $28.93, Dorchester Minerals has seen its short term momentum cool slightly, with a 1 day share price return that declined 0.92%. However, the 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 4.10% and 7.67% point to a steadier upward trend that aligns with a stronger...

Automatic Data Processing recently reported through its NER Pulse that U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week over the four weeks ending August 8, 2026, marking a second consecutive week of increased hiring. This high-frequency employment snapshot underlines the value of ADP’s real-time labor market insights, which many market participants watch as an early read on private-sector job trends. Next, we’ll examine how this continued private-sector job growth signal from...

Canada’s new tariffs on US goods have turned cross border trade into a fresh source of risk and opportunity for consumer staples and value retail stocks. Some companies with mostly US focused businesses may find themselves relatively insulated, while others face direct exposure to Canadian demand and supply chains. This article walks through three stocks from the screener that appear better positioned under these trade pressures and explains what investors may want to watch next. The stocks...

Earlier in August 2026, MongoDB announced new AI-powered capabilities for its Atlas data platform, including automated embeddings, retrieval and reranking APIs, and native integrations with popular AI coding tools and agents. By embedding Voyage AI’s benchmark-leading retrieval models directly into Atlas and highlighting real-world adopters like the Financial Times and Eve, MongoDB is positioning its database as a core infrastructure layer for production-grade AI applications. We’ll now look...

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) stock is in focus after Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare granted marketing authorization for IMCIVREE to treat acquired hypothalamic obesity, the first approved therapy for this rare condition in Japan. The Rhythm Pharmaceuticals share price has gained 11.0% over the past month and 24.0% over the past 90 days, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 12.0% sits alongside a very large 3-year total shareholder return that is more than 4x. Recent...

Energy Transfer (ET) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading moves left the stock with a one-month gain of 3.2% and a three-month return of 8.7%, compared with a one-day decline. At a share price of US$21.02, Energy Transfer has eased slightly over the past week but still carries a 30 day share price return of 3.2% and a year to date share price return of 26.7%. Compare Energy Transfer's recent run with a hand picked set of income focused infrastructure plays in the 12 dividend...

In August 2026, American International Group, Inc. introduced a Parametric Cloud Outage Solution in the US, offering cyber clients preset payouts for cloud infrastructure and software outages based on transparent, formula-driven triggers and rapid claims processing, developed in partnership with Parametrix. This launch highlights AIG’s push into parametric cyber coverage, using real-time monitoring of more than 750 data centers and over 9,000 technology providers to address the growing...

GPGI (GPGI) is under pressure after multiple law firms launched securities class action lawsuits tied to its Husky Technologies acquisition, following weaker Husky financial results and reduced 2026 guidance that coincided with sharp share price declines. At a share price of US$13.59, GPGI has seen short term share price momentum pick up, with a 1 day return of 4.06% and a 7 day return of 8.55%, even though the 30 day share price return is down 3.07% and the year to date share price return is...

Qfin Holdings, Inc. has released its Q2 2026 results, reporting revenue of CNY 3,566.56 million and net income of CNY 405.91 million, alongside a semi-annual dividend of US$0.23 per Class A share (US$0.46 per ADS) payable in late September and early October 2026. The company paired these weaker year-on-year earnings with cautious Q3 2026 net income guidance of RMB 360 million to RMB 460 million and confirmed completion of a US$234 million share repurchase program covering 5.60 million...

European growth sentiment is starting to improve, with Germany’s Ifo business climate at a one year high. That kind of fragile optimism often rewards investors who focus on leadership quality rather than short term mood swings. Founder led companies can be especially interesting when conditions are stabilising. This article highlights three stocks from the Founder Led Companies screener that show how leadership commitment can shape long term potential. The three founder led stocks covered...

Recently, Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) saw analysts raise their earnings estimates for the coming quarter and full year, improving the company’s overall earnings outlook and earning it a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating. This shift in analyst expectations highlights how changes in consensus earnings forecasts can materially influence investor confidence in a specialized insurance provider like Hagerty. We’ll now examine how this upgrade in Hagerty’s earnings outlook and analyst sentiment could...

With the Fed under Kevin Warsh stripping out rate guidance and leaving markets to set their own course, interest rates are now reacting more to data and less to Fed hints. That shift can punish companies that rely on cheap money and reward those that handle higher market-driven yields more comfortably. This article walks through three U.S. financial stocks exposed to this new backdrop and explains how each might fit or clash with your portfolio. The stocks in the article below are just a...

Tron (TRON) stock is in focus after the company outlined a new plan to deepen its role in the TRON DAO ecosystem and seek election as a top-tier Super Representative on the TRON network. Against this backdrop, Tron’s recent 7 day share price return of 40.67% and 30 day share price return of 44.52% at a latest share price of $2.11 suggest short term momentum is building, even though the 1 year total shareholder return has fallen 57.72% and the 3 year total shareholder return is 28.16%. Spot...

With global oil prices holding above $90 and energy remaining a key pressure point for inflation and government budgets, defense spending priorities stay under the microscope. That keeps attention on financially strong drone defense stocks, where solid balance sheets can help weather tighter financing conditions. This article highlights three stocks from the Financially Strong Drone Defense Stocks screener that illustrate how resilient finances can support long-term contract potential. The...

Zacks recently upgraded Host Hotels & Resorts to a Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting an improved earnings outlook and stronger relative value profile within the REIT space. The favorable comparison with American Tower on earnings momentum and valuation highlights Host Hotels & Resorts’ positioning among value-oriented REIT investors. We’ll now examine how this upgraded earnings outlook could shape Host Hotels & Resorts’ existing investment narrative around RevPAR strength and capital...

Acuity Inc. has appointed Ruth Gratzke, a veteran leader in industrial technology and smart infrastructure from Siemens, as President of Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL), a role she has held since 1 September 2026 and in which she reports directly to CEO Neil Ashe. Her track record in scaling complex technology portfolios across smart buildings, grid-edge technology and energy infrastructure introduces deeper expertise in digital infrastructure and energy efficiency to Acuity’s core lighting...