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Leidos Holdings partnered with Rune Technologies to build AI-enabled predictive sustainment tools for military operations. The collaboration focuses on logistics and readiness in contested, distributed environments, with specific attention to the Indo-Pacific region. The work aligns with Leidos Holdings' push into AI-supported decision tools for mission-critical defense activities. Leidos Holdings (NYSE:LDOS) is leaning further into AI, pairing with Rune Technologies to develop predictive...

New Jersey Resources stock has delivered an 80.0% return over the last 5 years. With the shares now at US$58.76 and the valuation checks pointing to a low value score, the question is whether the run has already priced in most of the good news. Over 5 years, New Jersey Resources has returned 80.0%, which puts recent gains in context as investors assess how much upside may still be left. For a regulated utility business, expectations for steady cash generation can support the current...

Mission Produce stock has turned positive over the past year, yet over five years shareholders are still facing a decline, and both a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples currently point to the shares trading at a discount to that implied value. Over the last five years, Mission Produce has delivered a share price decline of 32.5%, which makes the current upside signals more striking for long term holders. On the positive side, recent earnings related news...

With energy prices, inflation debates and interest rate expectations all moving in step with geopolitical headlines, plenty of investors are looking for income streams that feel steadier than the daily news cycle. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in, focusing on companies with dividend yields above 5% that are covered, growing and historically stable. In a world of higher bond yields, patchy growth signals from Asia and mixed sentiment data across regions, this kind of...

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) has reached a settlement in a high profile racial discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit involving a former driver. The settlement follows an earlier jury award of nearly US$238 million that was later largely vacated by the court. Terms of the agreement are undisclosed, bringing formal closure to a case that drew national attention to UPS's labor and employment practices. For investors following United Parcel Service, the settlement removes a widely...

With June inflation at 3.5% and a rare 0.4% monthly price decline driven by cheaper energy, income focused investors are weighing what shifting price pressures and a watchful Federal Reserve could mean for large dividend paying stocks. At the same time, renewed US Iran tensions keep the outlook for energy costs and future inflation uncertain, while the Fed signals that interest rates may stay higher for longer or even rise further. In this context, three large cap dividend stocks from the...

Iron Mountain’s share price has climbed strongly over the past few years, and the valuation picture is now split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to material upside while market multiples suggest the stock is on the expensive side. Iron Mountain has returned 240.3% over the past 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price still leaves room for attractive long term returns. Fresh demand expectations for communications infrastructure real estate...

Bruker stock is coming off a strong year, with the share price up 43.3% over the past 12 months, while both market multiples and an intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach currently point to the shares trading below that intrinsic value. Over the past year, Bruker has returned 43.3%, which puts more focus on whether the current price still leaves a margin between market value and intrinsic value. For a science and instrumentation business like Bruker,...

Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) stock is in focus after the company was ranked No. 356 on TIME’s inaugural America’s Best Companies list, the highest position among homebuilders. The recognition highlights the company’s employee, financial and sustainability profile. See our latest analysis for Taylor Morrison Home. The recognition from TIME comes as Taylor Morrison Home trades at $71.94, with a 90 day share price return of 24.59% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 203.29%, pointing to...

Penguin Solutions (NasdaqGS:PENG) has launched an offering of $650 million in convertible senior notes due 2031, with an option for an additional $100 million. The company plans to use the proceeds to refinance or exchange existing debt maturing in 2029 and 2030, repay $100 million under its credit agreement, fund capped call transactions, and support general corporate purposes. This capital structure move comes as Penguin Solutions is active in AI related infrastructure, with the stock last...

Cooling inflation in June, renewed tension in oil markets, and a cautious Federal Reserve have created a mixed backdrop for consumer discretionary stocks. Lower headline CPI and reduced pressure for immediate rate hikes can support household budgets, while higher energy prices and the possibility of later rate increases keep uncertainty high. In this environment, a group of large consumer companies with stronger past and expected performance metrics stand out for closer review. This article...

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals stock has rebounded in recent years but is still down about 40.0% over five years, which sits alongside valuation checks that currently lean cheap on traditional metrics. With recent news highlighting both a shift toward external innovation and takeover speculation, investors are trying to work out whether the recent strength in the share price is backed by the fundamentals or running ahead of them. The share price decline of about 40.0% over five years leaves long...

Krystal Biotech’s stock has delivered a very large 439.7% return over the past five years, yet its current checks lean expensive, with a low value score and the market multiples suggesting investors are paying a premium for that track record. Over five years, shareholders have seen a 439.7% return, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price still reflects a reasonable entry point. Expectations for Krystal Biotech’s future revenue and cash flow can support a premium valuation, but any...

SkyWest stock has delivered a strong 5 year return, yet after a recent analyst downgrade and a weaker 1 year share price performance, the valuation checks still lean toward the shares looking inexpensive rather than fully priced. SkyWest has returned 144.0% over the past 5 years, which puts the current debate squarely on whether the long run share price gains already reflect what the business can deliver. The appointment of Wade Steel as president and chief operating officer may support...

CleanSpark (NasdaqCM:CLSK) signed a 20-year triple net infrastructure lease with a leading global technology company at its Sandersville, Georgia campus. The agreement focuses on high performance computing infrastructure and extends beyond CleanSpark’s core bitcoin mining activities. A letter of intent covers the company’s entire Texas power portfolio, pointing to expanded use of those assets under long-term contracts. CleanSpark has been best known as a bitcoin mining company, but this new...

United Airlines Holdings (NasdaqGS:UAL) has introduced a new Economy Plus concept for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The design uses open middle seats to create extra space and shared tables, which the company describes as a first for U.S. airlines. This cabin layout is planned for international routes where longer flight times can make seating comfort more important for passengers. United Airlines is a major U.S. carrier with a global network, and its Economy Plus product is a key...

Element Solutions stock has more than doubled investors' money over the past three years, yet its valuation sends mixed signals, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to roughly 10.1% upside to intrinsic value while market multiples lean the other way and suggest the shares are not cheap. The proposed Solstice Advanced Materials deal adds another layer, because the implied offer value sits above the recent US$40.65 close and invites questions about how the market is pricing the...

PriceSmart, Inc. has already reported its third-quarter and nine-month results to May 31, 2026, with revenue rising to US$1,481.79 million and US$4,360.05 million respectively, alongside net income of US$39.69 million for the quarter and US$128.95 million for the nine-month period. The improvement in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, to US$1.28 for the quarter and US$4.19 for the nine months, highlights how recent performance compares with the prior year and may influence...

MSIG Europe Expands Use of Clearwater Platform Clearwater Analytics Holdings (CWAN) drew fresh attention after MSIG Europe selected its platform to modernize investment operations, unify data across the investment lifecycle, and address European regulatory requirements. This new mandate follows prior deployments at MSIG’s Asia office and other business units, giving Clearwater Analytics additional exposure to the insurance sector and a broader foothold in European markets. See our latest...

With Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaling that interest rates may stay higher for longer, inflation still above the 2% target, and oil prices jumping after renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, many investors are reassessing how reliable their income stocks really are. Dividend Aristocrats, with long records of raising payouts and a focus on financial discipline, can look appealing when volatility and inflation risks rise together. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Dividend...

With markets on edge over energy shocks, inflation data and shifting rate expectations, many investors are looking for companies where insiders have meaningful skin in the game and where growth expectations remain optimistic. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on exactly that combination, highlighting businesses where management and analysts both see room for expansion and leaders are heavily invested alongside you. This article introduces three stocks from...

American Financial Group, NYSE:AFG, is drawing attention for slower growth in net premiums earned relative to insurance peers. Earnings per share growth has been modest, while book value per share has declined compared with other insurers. These trends are prompting closer scrutiny of the company’s fundamentals and positioning within the insurance sector. American Financial Group, NYSE:AFG, is coming under closer review as recent data shows slower growth in key operating metrics than many...

ScanSource, Inc. recently announced an expanded partnership with HPE that now includes HPE Juniper Networking, broadening its networking, cybersecurity and AI-native enterprise solutions for channel partners and end users. A key feature of the announcement is the use of ScanSource Launch Point to accelerate HPE’s go-to-market efforts with tailored channel programs and new routes to market. We’ll now examine how this deeper HPE relationship, particularly the Launch Point go-to-market support,...

Rubrik stock has climbed about 23% over the past month. However, the latest valuation checks suggest it no longer stands out as a clear bargain, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate sitting close to, rather than far from, the current share price. Rubrik's roughly 23% gain in the past month highlights strong recent momentum that may already reflect a lot of optimism in the price. Recent announcements around AI driven security offerings and a sizeable UK investment can...