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NYSE:LDOS
NYSE:LDOSProfessional Services

Why Leidos Holdings (LDOS) Is Up 10.9% After Raising 2026 Guidance On New Defense And AI Wins

In the past week, Leidos Holdings reported Q2 2026 results showing sales rising to US$4.56 billion while net income and earnings per share eased year over year, alongside a modest increase in full‑year 2026 revenue guidance to US$18.20 billion–US$18.40 billion and the reaffirmation of dividends and a new share repurchase authorization. At the same time, the company secured sizeable new defense and intelligence work, from hypersonic missile tracking satellites to extended ISR and naval...
NYSE:GD
NYSE:GDAerospace & Defense

The Bull Case For General Dynamics (GD) Could Change Following Strong Q2 EPS And Dividend Declaration

General Dynamics announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$1.59 per share on its common stock, payable November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 9, 2026. The company also reported that second-quarter 2026 revenue rose to US$14.09 billion with net income of US$1.16 billion, underscoring higher earnings per share versus a year earlier across both the quarter and first half. With General Dynamics posting higher quarterly earnings per...
NYSE:VVV
NYSE:VVVSpecialty Retail

Valvoline (VVV) Beats On Earnings, Is The Pullback A Chance To Buy?

Valvoline (VVV) stock is back in focus after the company reported third quarter 2026 earnings on 5 August, alongside updated full year revenue guidance that raised the lower end of its outlook. See our latest analysis for Valvoline. Despite the latest earnings beat and raised revenue guidance, Valvoline’s share price has pulled back, with a 1-day share price return down 5.86% and a 7-day share price return down 6.73%. However, the year-to-date share price return is up 28.09% and the 5-year...
NasdaqGS:TER
NasdaqGS:TERSemiconductor

AI Infrastructure Stocks Trading at Rich Multiples After the Semiconductor Selloff

Asian tech and semiconductor stocks have just taken a sharp hit, and that kind of sudden swing often opens the door for interesting prices and fresh risks. With big questions swirling around AI spending and some investors stepping back, others are watching closely for potential mispricing. This article walks through 3 large, financially solid stocks exposed to the latest AI and chip headlines and explains why each one might deserve a closer look now. The three stocks covered below are just a...
NYSE:IIPR
NYSE:IIPRIndustrial REITs

How Strong Q2 Profits and a Completed Buyback at Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) Have Changed Its Investment Story

In August 2026, Innovative Industrial Properties reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$63.32 million and net income of US$43.85 million, alongside six-month net income of US$76.66 million, while also confirming full completion of a share repurchase program totaling 1,468,542 shares for US$88.96 million. Beyond the modest change in quarterly revenue versus a year earlier, the sharp increase in net income and earnings per share, coupled with retiring more than 5% of its...
NasdaqGS:DOX
NasdaqGS:DOXIT

Will Amdocs' (DOX) 10-Year Liberty Latin America AI Deal Offset Weaker Q3 Profitability?

Amdocs Limited recently reported its third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$1,174.9 million from US$1,144.44 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$62.17 million from US$154 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations declined to US$0.59 from US$1.39. Alongside this mixed earnings picture, Amdocs highlighted a growing pipeline of AI-enabled modernization work, including a 10-year Liberty Latin America engagement and new projects with Sunrise, Cielo,...
NasdaqGS:IREN
NasdaqGS:IRENSoftware

IREN (IREN) Is Up 32.7% After Sealing Major AI Cloud Deals With Microsoft and Nvidia - Has The Bull Case Changed?

In early August 2026, IREN completed its US$625 million all-stock acquisition of cloud software firm Mirantis and announced very large, multi-year AI cloud computing contracts with customers including Microsoft and Nvidia, lifting its year-end AI cloud annualized run-rate revenue target to over US$4.00 billion. By adding Mirantis’ workload-management software on top of its GPU data centers, IREN is moving further toward a vertically integrated AI cloud model that could change how customers...
NasdaqGS:WMT
NasdaqGS:WMTConsumer Retailing

Walmart Stock And 2 Consumer Staples Picks For Rising Food And Fuel Costs

Food and fuel costs are climbing, inflation is still in focus, yet consumers are still spending on everyday essentials. That mix can quietly reshape which consumer staples stocks handle higher ingredient and transport costs and which struggle to protect margins. This article looks at three large consumer staples stocks exposed to these inflation drivers and explains how each one could either benefit or be pressured as these trends play out. The stocks covered below are only a sample, and the...
NasdaqGS:SGRY
NasdaqGS:SGRYHealthcare

Does Surgery Partners' (SGRY) Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook Clarify Its Execution Strength or Strategic Limits?

In July 2026, Surgery Partners, Inc. reaffirmed its 2026 earnings outlook, maintaining expected revenues in the range of US$3.35 billion to US$3.45 billion. This reaffirmed guidance underlines management’s confidence in operational execution and offers investors clearer visibility into the company’s near-term revenue expectations. Next, we’ll explore how reaffirming a US$3.35–US$3.45 billion revenue outlook may influence Surgery Partners’ investment narrative and risk profile. Capitalize...
NYSE:EW
NYSE:EWMedical Equipment

Upgraded 2026 Sales Outlook for Structural Heart Portfolio Could Be A Game Changer For Edwards Lifesciences (EW)

In July 2026, Edwards Lifesciences reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1.74 billion and net income of US$241.9 million, while issuing third-quarter sales guidance of US$1.63 billion to US$1.71 billion. The company also raised its full-year 2026 sales growth guidance and increased expectations for its TAVR and TMTT product lines, underlining management’s confidence in demand for its structural heart therapies. Next, we’ll examine how Edwards’ upgraded full-year 2026 sales...
NasdaqGS:MTCH
NasdaqGS:MTCHInteractive Media and Services

Match Group (MTCH) Stock Sinks As Tinder Weakness Counters Margin Gains

Match Group walked into this earnings week with a stock that had slipped over the past month, then saw another sharp reset as shares fell about 7% to roughly US$38 after the results. The emotional headline in the market is simple: investors are punishing the stock even as Match Group posted Q2 revenue of US$853.1m and net income of US$170.5m. The real story is margin power. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to US$331m with a 39% margin, a strong profitability signal for a subscription and ad driven...
NYSE:JCI
NYSE:JCIBuilding

Johnson Controls International (JCI) Posted Stronger Earnings, Is The Stock Now Too Pricey?

Why Johnson Controls International stock is in focus Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) is back on investor radars after its late July earnings update showed year over year growth in revenue, net income, and earnings per share for both the quarter and nine month period. See our latest analysis for Johnson Controls International. On the price side, Johnson Controls International has 7 day and 90 day share price returns of 10.21% and 10.34% respectively. This contributes to a 25.62%...
NYSE:WHR
NYSE:WHRConsumer Durables

Why Whirlpool (WHR) Is Up 17.5% After Cutting 2026 Outlook And Doubling Down On Cost Savings

In early August 2026, Whirlpool Corporation reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$3,517 million versus US$3,773 million a year earlier, with net income rising to US$88 million but earnings per share from continuing operations slightly lower at US$1.15 compared with US$1.17. Alongside these mixed results, Whirlpool cut its full-year 2026 earnings outlook even as it pursues US$150 million in structural cost savings and pushes through price increases to offset tariffs,...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

Carnival (CCL) Tests Underwater Robot, Is The Stock Still Below Fair Value?

Carnival stock: why an underwater robot test matters to investors Carnival (CCL) has started testing an underwater robotic hull cleaning system on Carnival Pride, aimed at keeping the ship in service while reducing fuel use and environmental impact. This raises questions for investors about how operational efficiency projects like this could influence Carnival stock over time, alongside existing revenue, profit and return figures. See our latest analysis for Carnival. Recent trading reflects...
NasdaqCM:RCAT
NasdaqCM:RCATAerospace & Defense

Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Expands V7 Propulsion Options, Is The Upside Already Priced In?

Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) is back in focus after subsidiary Blue Ops completed the first integration of a Volvo Penta D4-320 diesel engine and DPI drive into its Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel. See our latest analysis for Red Cat Holdings. The Blue Ops milestone comes after a mixed period for Red Cat Holdings, with the share price up about 28% over the past week but down around 16% over three months and total shareholder return over five years still above 180%. This suggests recent momentum...
NasdaqGM:NVTS
NasdaqGM:NVTSSemiconductor

Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) Guides Higher And Adds A SiC Partnership, Is The Stock Cheap?

Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) is back in focus after second quarter results showed lower sales and a much larger net loss, alongside guidance that points to higher third quarter revenues and a new SiC technology partnership. See our latest analysis for Navitas Semiconductor. The latest earnings release and SiC partnership news have landed against a backdrop of mixed momentum for Navitas Semiconductor, with the share price down 18.91% over 30 days and 21.79% over 90 days, yet still showing a...
NasdaqGS:AEVA
NasdaqGS:AEVAElectronic

Aeva Technologies (AEVA) Expands Into AI Data Centers, Is It A Bargain?

Aeva Technologies (AEVA) has drawn fresh attention after launching its Optical Connectivity business for AI data centers, alongside a joint development agreement with a high speed optical engine provider targeting deployment at a major hyperscaler. See our latest analysis for Aeva Technologies. Against this backdrop, Aeva Technologies has been volatile, with the share price falling 4.01% over the last day, rising 40.17% over the past week and 53.80% year to date. The 3 year total shareholder...
NYSE:EQT
NYSE:EQTOil and Gas

EQT (EQT) Stock Still Looks Cheap Following Its 187% 5 Year Return

EQT stock has returned very large gains of 187.0% over the past 5 years, yet its current valuation checks still suggest the shares lean cheap rather than fully priced in. Recent headlines on production plans, pipeline projects and cash generation have put the focus on whether the current price near US$51.23 fairly reflects that setup. Over 5 years EQT has delivered a 187.0% total return, which puts long term holders in a strong position and raises the bar for fresh buyers looking for...