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NasdaqGM:BLZE
NasdaqGM:BLZEIT

Why Backblaze (BLZE) Is Up 47.4% After Hiking 2026 Outlook and Landing CoreWeave AI Deal

In early August 2026, Backblaze reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$42.71 million and a smaller net loss of US$5.09 million, alongside higher full-year 2026 revenue guidance of US$172.0–174.0 million and a new US$44.4–44.8 million revenue outlook for the third quarter. At the same time, Backblaze highlighted growing traction in AI-related storage, including its AI-focused B2 Overdrive offering and a US$335 million agreement with CoreWeave to support large-scale AI...
NYSE:MTB
NYSE:MTBBanks

M&T Bank (MTB) Stock Could Be 41% Undervalued On Return Strength

M&T Bank stock has delivered a strong 5 year gain while its current valuation signals send a mixed message. The Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate points to meaningful upside relative to the share price, while traditional earnings multiples suggest the stock is now closer to a fair level. M&T Bank has returned 107.0% over the past 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether the current price still leaves room for attractive future returns. Expectations for steady cash generation can...
NYSE:UNM
NYSE:UNMInsurance

Is Unum Group (UNM) Fairly Valued After Q2 Earnings And Buyback Update?

Unum Group earnings and buyback catch investor attention Unum Group (UNM) drew fresh investor interest after reporting its Q2 2026 results, which showed higher revenue but lower net income, along with an update that it has completed a multi hundred million dollar share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Unum Group. At a share price of $89.08, Unum Group has had a mixed few weeks, with a 7 day share price return of 6.52% and a 90 day share price return of 10.91%, alongside a 1...
NYSE:ADIG
NYSE:ADIGElectronic

ADI Global Distribution (ADIG) Draws Index Attention As Its Valuation Looks Cheap

ADI Global Distribution (ADIG) has rapidly gained index attention, with its recent spin off from Resideo Technologies followed by additions to multiple Russell benchmarks and several S&P indices in late July and early August 2026. See our latest analysis for ADI Global Distribution. The index inclusions appear to have coincided with a sharp shift in sentiment around ADI Global Distribution, with a 1 day share price return of 13.55% and an 18.95% year to date share price return at a last close...
NYSE:WPC
NYSE:WPCREITs

W. P. Carey (WPC) Books $79.4 Million In Real Estate Write Downs

W. P. Carey (NYSE:WPC) reported substantial real estate impairment charges in its latest quarterly results, reducing the carrying value of certain properties on its balance sheet. The company linked the impairments to updated assessments of specific real estate assets and their expected cash flow profiles. The charges affected reported earnings for the quarter and highlighted ongoing review of asset quality and capital allocation priorities. For investors tracking real estate exposure tied...
NasdaqGS:PRGS
NasdaqGS:PRGSSoftware

The Bull Case For Progress Software (PRGS) Could Change Following New Agentic AI Tools In Sitefinity

In July 2026, Progress Software announced new agentic AI capabilities for its Sitefinity Generative CMS, enabling automated optimization, review and analysis directly within content workflows to streamline digital experience delivery. A particularly interesting element is the introduction of customizable AI agents that can evaluate entire pages and adapt based on editor feedback, potentially transforming how marketing teams manage content quality and consistency. We’ll now explore how these...
NYSE:NATL
NYSE:NATLDiversified Financial

NCR Atleos (NATL) Stock Holds Steady As Profit Margin Improves

NCR Atleos stock barely flinched after earnings, slipping only 0.4% to US$46.81, even though the quarter delivered one of the sharpest profit pulses the company has reported since the spin. Basic earnings per share for Q2 landed at about US$0.88 on US$1.10b of revenue, a clear step up from Q1 levels and a key support for the current 17.6x P/E. The short term price move looks muted. The real story sits in the multiquarter trend of rising net income and a higher trailing profit margin, which...
NYSE:BAC
NYSE:BACBanks

Did New AML Penalty Risks and Funding Moves Just Shift Bank of America's (BAC) Investment Narrative?

In late July and early August 2026, Bank of America revealed it may face monetary penalties tied to anti-money-laundering deficiencies while continuing to raise capital through multiple senior unsecured note offerings and announcing dividend payments on its common and preferred stock. The shift from earlier messaging about immaterial regulatory impact, combined with ongoing bond issuance and client-focused initiatives like the enhanced Travel Center, highlights how regulatory compliance,...
NYSE:SYF
NYSE:SYFConsumer Finance

Synchrony Financial (SYF) Stock Looks Discounted on Earnings as 145% Return Tests Value

Synchrony Financial stock has produced a very strong 144.9% total return over the past three years, yet the broader valuation checks still suggest the shares lean cheap rather than fully priced in. With the stock last closing at US$79.25, investors are weighing whether that track record has already been reflected in the current market value or if there is still a margin of safety. The 144.9% three year return points to a stock that has rewarded shareholders strongly. This raises the question...
NYSE:USB
NYSE:USBBanks

U.S. Bancorp (USB) Faces A 10% Fair Value Gap After Record Q2 Results

U.S. Bancorp (USB) has drawn fresh investor attention after reporting record Q2 2026 revenue, supported by strong lending, fee income and capital-markets activity, with the stock gaining following the earnings release. See our latest analysis for U.S. Bancorp. At a share price of $64.21, U.S. Bancorp has seen momentum build over recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 16.09% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 50.25%, helped by record Q2 results and steady access to fixed...
NYSE:ALIT
NYSE:ALITProfessional Services

Alight (ALIT) Stock Sinks As Margin Pressure Drowns Out Cash Strength

Alight just gave investors a harsh sentiment check. The stock closed at US$14.43, down 16% on the day, after a year that had already seen double digit declines. Yet the headline from this quarter is not revenue; it is the profit squeeze. Adjusted EBITDA landed at US$92m on US$511m of revenue while the trailing twelve month numbers still show losses above US$2b. The market is trading the stock as if that profit pressure is all that matters and largely ignoring the cash and liquidity story that...
NYSE:CHWY
NYSE:CHWYSpecialty Retail

Chewy (CHWY) Stock Looks Pricey On Earnings Despite A 74% Slump

Chewy’s share price has recovered somewhat in the past month, yet with the stock down about 73.7% over the past five years and screening as expensive on market multiples, the current level raises fair questions about how much value is actually on the table for long term investors. Chewy’s share price has declined about 73.7% over five years, which points to a long stretch of weak shareholder returns despite the recent rebound. Future growth in online pet spending can support optimism around...
NYSE:NOMD
NYSE:NOMDFood

Is Nomad Foods’ (NOMD) New Debt Stack Quietly Redefining Its Capital Allocation Playbook?

In July 2026, Nomad Foods completed an €800.0 million senior secured notes offering due 2033, refinanced its existing 2028 notes, and increased its revolving credit facility commitments by €105.0 million to a total of €280.0 million, while also declaring a cash dividend of US$0.17 per share payable on August 27, 2026. Together, the long-dated refinancing, enlarged liquidity backstop, and continued cash returns to shareholders point to an emphasis on balance sheet flexibility alongside...
NasdaqGS:DPZ
NasdaqGS:DPZHospitality

Is Domino's Pizza (DPZ) Stock Overvalued Or About Right?

Domino's Pizza stock has slipped over the past five years even as valuation checks now suggest it may be trading at a premium to its intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach, while traditional market multiples look roughly in line with peers. Domino's Pizza has declined 23.7% over the last five years, which raises questions about how much of the business outlook is already reflected in the current share price. Future cash generation from its franchise focused...
NYSE:GRDN
NYSE:GRDNHealthcare

Is Guardian Pharmacy (GRDN) Using Tech-Driven Kentucky Expansion to Redefine Its Long-Term Care Edge?

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. has opened its first physical long-term care pharmacy in Lexington, Kentucky, operating as Guardian Pharmacy of Kentucky, expanding its support for assisted living, skilled nursing, behavioral health, and intellectual and developmental disability communities with advanced technology and automation. This move deepens Guardian’s presence in Kentucky while showcasing its focus on technology-enabled pharmacy operations to better serve complex long-term care needs...
NasdaqGS:FLEX
NasdaqGS:FLEXElectronic

AI Infrastructure Stocks With Real Backlog Strength Beyond The Usual Data Center Names

Global purchasing manager data now points to broad expansion across key European economies, with services activity picking up and manufacturing showing pockets of improvement. That kind of real world demand often requires more data, more compute, and more power. For investors, this puts AI infrastructure stocks in the spotlight. This article highlights three screeners that stand out as potential beneficiaries of that build out story. The three AI infrastructure stocks covered below are only a...
NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

PayPal (PYPL) Stock Looks Reasonable On Earnings But Weak On Returns

PayPal Holdings has been through a tough stretch, with the stock down about 78.9% over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks still lean toward the shares looking cheap on several measures. After a recent rally and fresh attention following company updates, investors are weighing whether that apparent discount is justified by the underlying business and its prospects. The roughly 78.9% decline over five years means long term holders have absorbed heavy losses, which often...
NasdaqGS:ZM
NasdaqGS:ZMSoftware

Zoom (ZM) Stock Looks Undervalued With Cash Flow And Earnings In Focus

Zoom Communications stock has bounced back in the shorter term, yet the valuation work still points to some potential upside, with both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples indicating the shares screen as undervalued. Over the past 5 years, Zoom Communications shareholders have seen the stock fall about 71.9%, which still dominates the long term picture even after the more recent recovery. The company’s ability to keep converting its collaboration...