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With oil prices climbing, Treasury yields near 4.71% and investors worrying about inflation and interest rates staying higher for longer, dividend stocks with steadier business models are back in focus. This article looks at how the latest headlines around the Iran war, bond markets and Fed expectations connect to a Defensive Dividend Stocks screener, and what that might mean for investors who care about income and resilience when markets are under pressure. Ahead, you will see 3 stocks from...

Caterpillar stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet its current valuation signals are mixed, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate suggesting the shares are roughly in line with fair value, while the market multiple checks lean more supportive. Over 5 years, Caterpillar has returned about 3.6x an initial investment, which puts extra focus on whether the current price still leaves room for a reasonable margin of safety. The push to grow higher margin,...

Earlier in July 2026, QIAGEN N.V. highlighted its molecular testing portfolio for detecting Cyclospora during a large U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak and launched a CE-IVDR-certified QIAstat-Dx BCID GN Plus AMR Panel in Europe for rapid bloodstream infection and antimicrobial resistance testing. Together, these moves underscore how QIAGEN is positioning its QIAstat-Dx platform as a comprehensive tool for time-critical infectious disease and resistance diagnostics across clinical, research and...

Owens Corning stock sits in an interesting middle ground, with a 58.0% gain over the past 5 years and a recent pullback over the last year. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples both suggest it is around fair value rather than clearly cheap or expensive. Over 5 years, the share price is up 58.0%, which points to solid long term shareholder returns even though the most recent 1 year period has been weaker. Future cash flow and margin expectations can...

LiveRamp Holdings has produced a 37.7% total return over the past three years, and the latest intrinsic value work using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach points to the stock trading at a sizeable discount, even though market based multiples look roughly in line with peers. Over three years, LiveRamp Holdings has returned 37.7%, which puts recent shorter term ups and downs into the context of a solid medium term gain. New research with the Marketing + Media Alliance on how data gaps and...

SiteOne Landscape Supply has seen its share price fall 43.8% over the past five years, yet its latest intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model suggests the stock trades at a discount to that estimate, while market based valuation multiples look closer to fair. The share price is down 43.8% over five years, which puts more focus on whether current levels already reflect the weaker return profile investors have experienced. Future cash flow growth from SiteOne Landscape...

PPG Industries stock is coming off a challenging spell for long term holders, with the share price down about 22.5% over five years, yet the current valuation work suggests the market may be pricing it too cautiously compared with its intrinsic value. Over the past five years, PPG Industries has declined about 22.5%, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price reflects the company’s underlying cash flow potential. For long term value, expectations around PPG Industries' ability...

Worthington Enterprises has delivered a 51.2% gain over the past five years, yet its current share price of US$55.19 still screens as cheap on both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and traditional market multiples. This sets up a clear tension between past returns and what the valuation checks suggest today. Over five years, Worthington Enterprises stock is up 51.2%, which points to a solid long term payoff for investors who have stayed invested through shorter term...

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) has attracted fresh attention after securing €1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking and Horizon Europe to support the SHIELD-6G cybersecurity project. See our latest analysis for Viavi Solutions. Alongside this 6G security funding, Viavi Solutions has seen the share price climb 13.2% over the past week but remain down 16.4% over the past month. The year to date share price return of 130.3% and 1 year total shareholder...

With the Federal Reserve holding rates in a 3.5% to 3.75% range, oil above $100 and inflation risks back in focus, many investors are rethinking how reliable their dividend income might be over the next few years. Dividend growth stocks exposed to this macro backdrop can respond very differently, depending on their balance sheets, cash flows and pricing power. This article looks at three dividend growth stocks from our screener that appear positively exposed to the latest Fed and inflation...

In the second quarter of 2026, Halliburton reported higher revenue of US$5,714 million and net income of US$534 million, alongside ongoing share repurchases totaling US$12.37 billion since 2006. At the same time, Halliburton secured a string of multi-year international contracts across Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Kuwait, and Iraq, emphasizing integrated digital, automation, and intelligent fracturing solutions that deepen its role in large-scale global energy projects. We’ll now explore how...

Coursera stock has had a difficult run over the past few years, yet current valuation checks suggest it may now sit in territory that screens as cheap on some measures rather than clearly overvalued. For investors, the tension is between a long stretch of weak share price performance and a market multiple that points to potential undervaluation. Coursera has declined 85.1% over the past 5 years, which puts the current debate squarely on whether the market has become too pessimistic about its...

In the past quarter, AppFolio, Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of US$281.12 million and net income of US$41.54 million, alongside higher earnings per share versus a year earlier, and increased its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to US$1.117 billion–US$1.127 billion. The company also crossed US$1 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue for the first time, with management pointing to growing adoption of its premium and AI-powered products as a key driver. We’ll now examine how AppFolio’s raised...

ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) released second quarter 2026 results, reporting net income of US$114.82 million and earnings of US$0.86 per share from continuing operations, compared with losses in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for ARMOUR Residential REIT. Despite the improved profitability in the second quarter, ARMOUR Residential REIT’s recent share price performance has been weak, with the stock at US$16.13 and a year to date share price return down 10.83%, while...

eBay stock has surged over the past three years, yet the valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings based multiples lean the other way. eBay has delivered a 163.8% total return over three years, which puts extra weight on whether today’s price still leaves a margin of safety for new buyers. On the one hand, takeover interest from GameStop and moves like the planned Depop acquisition can support higher...

Earnings and Capital Returns Put SLB in Focus SLB (NYSE:SLB) reported second quarter 2026 results with sales of US$8,972 million and net income of US$786 million, while also affirming a US$0.295 quarterly dividend and updating its long running share buyback program. See our latest analysis for SLB. SLB’s latest earnings, dividend affirmation and buyback progress come after a mixed share price stretch. The stock is down about 16% on a 90 day share price basis but up 17% year to date and is...

BXP stock sits at an interesting valuation crossroads, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to around 23.4% upside, while the broader checks and longer term returns paint a more mixed picture after a five year decline. Over the past 5 years, BXP shares are down about 25.7%, which means long term holders have not yet been rewarded despite a modest 0.2% gain over the last year. The planned ground lease sale of 7 Times Square for over US$700m may support balance...

United Bankshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS:UBSI) reported record Q2 2026 earnings. The company completed a major share buyback program, repurchasing 1.5 million shares in the quarter and 3.4 million shares in total. Management highlighted improved net charge offs alongside these capital returns. United Bankshares operates as a regional banking company, and record Q2 2026 earnings give investors fresh insight into how its core lending and deposit activities are tracking. For readers following...

Renewable energy is back in the spotlight as governments tighten financial rules, central banks stay cautious on rates, and capital flows increasingly follow sustainability commitments. For investors, this mix of stricter oversight, inflation concerns, and global efforts to reduce fossil fuel dependency can reshape how risk and opportunity show up in portfolios. This article explains how that story links to the Renewable Energy Sector screener and highlights 3 stocks from it that appear...

First Solar is preparing to report its June-quarter 2026 earnings on July 30, while facing securities class action lawsuits alleging misleading disclosures about its handling of U.S. tariff policy and production decisions between February 2025 and February 2026. These legal challenges go directly to how effectively First Solar has managed policy and operational risks that many investors see as central to its business model. Against this backdrop of tariff-related lawsuits, we'll examine how...

In July 2026, the Illinois Appellate Court upheld a US$45,000,000 jury verdict for the family of Theresa Garcia, confirming that asbestos-contaminated Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder caused her mesothelioma and affirming all trial court rulings. The court also confirmed that Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson Holdco (NA) Inc. can be held liable as successors to Johnson & Johnson’s former consumer products business, underscoring enduring legal exposure tied to legacy talc products. We’ll...

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to US$0.68 per share, up US$0.01 from the prior quarter, payable on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2026. This dividend increase, framed by management as reflecting growth in funds available for distribution and an expectation of further operating progress, marks a return to a consistent dividend growth policy that may signal greater...

Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has drawn investor attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at US$76.82. The move comes against a backdrop of solid reported revenue and net income figures for the partnership. See our latest analysis for Navios Maritime Partners. That move sits within a strong run for Navios Maritime Partners, with a 49.48% year to date share price return and an 80.08% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests positive momentum and elevated...

AGNC Investment stock is coming off a 60.7% total return over the past three years, yet current checks suggest the market price may still sit below what its intrinsic value and earnings-based multiples imply. A 60.7% return over three years puts AGNC Investment among the stronger performers in its peer group, which raises the question of how much upside is already reflected in the share price. Recent strong earnings and continued dividends can support confidence in AGNC Investment's cash...