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Emerson Electric (EMR) is in focus after BP awarded the company a multimillion-dollar contract for automation technologies on the Shah Deniz Compression project off Azerbaijan, a multiyear offshore gas development. See our latest analysis for Emerson Electric. For investors tracking the bigger picture, Emerson Electric’s recent BP contract comes as the stock trades at US$157.26, with a 30 day share price return of 6.3% and year to date share price return of 15.79%. That sits alongside a 1...

Oil prices are softer today, yet talk of the U.S. bringing in its toughest sanctions on Iran in years is keeping energy markets on edge. That mix of cheaper crude now and possible supply shocks later can quickly reorder winners and losers across global integrated oil and gas majors. This article walks through three stocks from our screener that appear closely tied to these shifting currents and explains what that could mean for your portfolio decisions. The three stocks featured below are...

Savara (SVRA) reported second quarter 2026 results showing a net loss of US$40.23 million and basic loss per share of US$0.16, alongside a US$108.297 million shelf registration filing. See our latest analysis for Savara. Savara's recent earnings update and shelf registration come after a period where the share price has moved to US$5.59, with short term share price momentum supported by a 90 day share price return of 11.35%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 76.9%. If you are...

Alumis (ALMS) stock has been in focus after the company reported positive topline results from the ONWARD3 extension study of envudeucitinib for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, alongside recent second quarter earnings that showed continued net losses. See our latest analysis for Alumis. The ONWARD3 data and upcoming New Drug Application appear to be the key drivers behind Alumis’s recent move, with the share price showing a 5.73% 1-day share price return, a softer 30-day share price...

Citi Investor Services has launched Custody+, a modular, near- and real-time custody suite that includes instant settlements, AI-enabled tax processing, and plans to add Bitcoin custody on a unified digital asset and traditional platform. This shift toward an adaptable, technology-heavy infrastructure could reshape how Citi services institutional clients globally by embedding real-time data, tokenized deposits, and white-label capabilities directly into their workflows. Next, we’ll examine...

Earlier this month, Norwegian Cruise Line announced new wellness and dining concepts for its forthcoming flagship Norwegian Aura, including what it calls the industry's most expansive Thermal Suite and 22 food and beverage options spanning over 10 cuisines, such as its first dedicated Indian specialty restaurant, Tamara, and the immersive, tech-driven Panorama Room. By heavily emphasizing high-end wellness experiences and differentiated culinary concepts, Norwegian is further sharpening its...

Fermi (FRMI) is back in focus after appointing veteran infrastructure executive Lee McIntire as Chief Executive Officer, timing the leadership change with a major power development partnership at its Project Matador campus in Texas. See our latest analysis for Fermi. Fermi’s recent news arrives after a tough stretch for the stock, with the share price down 20% over 30 days and 32.88% year to date. As a result, the CEO change and Hillcore agreement appear to be reframing growth potential and...

In August 2026, Marriott International announced it would redeem all US$450,000,000 of its 5.450% Series LL Notes due September 15, 2026, and separately completed new fixed-rate note offerings while also unveiling The Luxury Collection Expeditions, a suite of immersive, expert-led travel experiences across Japan, Italy, Greece, and other destinations. The launch of The Luxury Collection Expeditions meaningfully extends Marriott’s luxury brand beyond the hotel stay into curated cultural...

Axogen (AXGN) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $50.40. The company operates in peripheral nerve repair and reported annual revenue of $251.17 million. See our latest analysis for Axogen. Axogen’s recent 8.53% 1 day share price return and 27.63% 30 day share price return sit alongside a 62.58% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 240.77% and very large 3 year total shareholder return near 7x suggest...

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. has reported past fourth-quarter 2026 sales of US$278.75 million, up from US$203.96 million a year earlier, with net income improving to US$28.3 million from a net loss of US$1.78 million and diluted earnings per share rising to US$1.16 from a loss of US$0.07. For the full year to June 30, 2026, the company moved from a net loss to net income of US$7.76 million on sales of US$1.15 billion, indicating a shift back to profitability even as revenue growth...

Washington is once again wrestling over power, and this time housing affordability is right in the spotlight. As talk of divided government and tougher debates on spending, oversight and cost of living grows louder, some investors are quietly reassessing which affordable housing and residential REIT stocks could sit closer to the action. This article unpacks that political story and profiles 3 stocks from the screener that appear most exposed to these shifting currents. The stocks profiled...

With Fed chair Kevin Warsh heading to Jackson Hole as US public debt reaches about $40tn and long-term yields sit near 19 year highs, interest rate expectations and risk appetite are being tested again. That mix of policy uncertainty, trade frictions and geopolitical risk is reshaping how investors think about income focused stocks. This article walks through three US life insurers and annuity providers that are closely tied to those forces. The stocks covered below are simply a starting...

Earlier in August 2026, Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced a 20-year naming rights extension with Capital One for the reimagined Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., tied to a more than US$1.00 billion transformation scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2027–28 NBA and NHL seasons. The long-term arena partnership deepens Capital One’s regional presence while creating enhanced benefits for its cardholders, potentially strengthening customer loyalty and brand engagement across its...

Earlier this month, BlackSky Technology Inc. announced it had secured an international seven-figure, multi-year contract combining Assured and On-Demand subscriptions for its Gen-2 and Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI-enabled analytics, following a successful pilot program. The deal highlights how BlackSky’s Spectra platform and rapid-revisit Gen-3 constellation are being embedded directly into customers’ ISR workflows for sustained, low-latency monitoring across multiple locations. We’ll now...

Earlier in August 2026, VIAVI Solutions launched Vertex 6.0, an enhanced channel emulation platform with 400 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and support for carrier frequencies up to 23.6 GHz, targeting next-generation 6G and Wi‑Fi 7/8 testing and integrating real-world RF propagation into lab environments. This upgrade, the first since acquiring Spirent’s high-speed Ethernet, network security and channel emulation testing business, positions Vertex 6.0 as a modular RF digital twin platform...

DLocal (DLO) is back in focus after UATP selected the company as a payment processing partner for its UATP One platform. The move links DLocal to airlines and travel merchants across fast growing emerging markets. See our latest analysis for DLocal. DLocal’s recent earnings report and the UATP partnership appear to be feeding into strong momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 5.79% and a 90 day share price return of 29.33%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.32%...

Union Pacific (UNP) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at US$308.05 on 19 August 2026. This puts the company’s market value at about US$183b. See our latest analysis for Union Pacific. For context, Union Pacific’s recent share price strength has been meaningful, with a 1 day share price return of 1.34% and a year to date share price return of 32.83%. The 1 year total shareholder return is 41.07%, which suggests momentum has been building rather...

In August 2026, Informative Research joined Fair Isaac’s FICO Mortgage Direct License Program and Alogram Inc. listed its fraud intelligence suite on FICO Marketplace, broadening access to FICO-powered credit risk and fraud decisioning tools for lenders and enterprises. Together, these partnerships deepen FICO Platform’s ecosystem by adding a major mortgage data reseller and modular AI fraud intelligence, potentially increasing the platform’s relevance across both lending and digital risk...

Westlake Corporation’s board recently declared a regular second-quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.533 per share, payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 25, 2026, while also presenting at the Mizuho Industrials & Chemicals Conference in New York. This latest dividend decision extends Westlake’s 22-year pattern of annual dividend increases, underscoring a long-running commitment to returning cash to shareholders. With this renewed dividend increase underscoring...

MGE Energy (MGEE) drew investor attention after its board approved a 7.0% increase in the regular quarterly dividend to $0.5083 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, marking 51 consecutive years of dividend raises. See our latest analysis for MGE Energy. MGE Energy’s latest dividend move comes as the share price sits at US$78.66, with a 90 day share price return of 3.42% but a 1 year total shareholder return that declined 8.23%. This suggests recent momentum has been firmer than the...

SM Energy has already terminated its multimillion‑dollar mineral rights agreement with the Town of Erie, Colorado, after resident opposition, legal pressure, and a pending referendum raised the stakes around drilling under municipal land and nearby neighborhoods. The fallout now includes Erie’s move to block drilling under town‑owned property and to challenge SM Energy’s subsidiary before state regulators, highlighting how local politics and Colorado’s legal protections for municipal...

Meritage Homes (MTH) has drawn fresh attention to its shareholder return policy after the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on September 30, 2026, to holders of record on September 15. See our latest analysis for Meritage Homes. At a latest share price of $71.68, Meritage Homes has seen short-term share price pressure, with a 7-day share price return down 1.92%. The 90-day share price return of 11.60% comes alongside a 1-year total shareholder return down 8.14%,...

Recent product news around CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) centers on Endace Limited integrating its always on packet capture with Falcon Next Gen SIEM, as well as the wider rollout of Project QuiltWorks to smaller businesses worldwide. See our latest analysis for CrowdStrike Holdings. The recent product announcements come as CrowdStrike Holdings trades at US$191.95, with a 30-day share price return of 4.73% and a 90-day share price return of 15.73%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 82.57%...

Recent price moves put Advanced Energy Industries in focus Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) has drawn fresh attention after the stock declined 2.3% in the latest session and is down 13.5% over the past week, prompting investors to reassess recent gains and risks. See our latest analysis for Advanced Energy Industries. The recent pullback in Advanced Energy Industries comes after a stronger period, with the share price delivering a 28.76% year to date share price return and a 5 year total...