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Tempus AI has agreed to acquire Personalis (NasdaqGM:PSNL) in a definitive transaction. Following the deal announcement, Monteverde & Associates launched an investigation into the fairness of the transaction terms for Personalis shareholders. Personalis enters this acquisition agreement with Tempus AI with its stock at $12.22 and a very large 3 year return, alongside a 55.7% gain year to date and an 82.1% gain over the past year. The move comes after a mixed longer term picture, with the...

Aktis Oncology stock has slipped over the past month, and current valuation checks lean more expensive than cheap. This suggests the recent weakness alone does not automatically turn the shares into a clear bargain. The share price is down about 16.3% over the past month, which may tempt investors who are waiting for a better entry point. Aktis Oncology’s valuation can be heavily influenced by how reliably it converts its research pipeline into future revenue, while uncertainty around...

KBR stock is facing a clear valuation tension, with a share price that has declined over the past three years while the broader checks currently lean toward the shares looking cheap on several metrics. Over the past 3 years, KBR has delivered a decline of about 38.9%, which puts the recent share price in the context of a materially weaker long term return. On the positive side, recent contract wins in U.S. defense intelligence and large scale process technology projects can support revenue...

ServiceNow (NOW) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of about US$4.0b, basic EPS of US$0.29 and net income of US$298m setting the tone for this earnings update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.2b in Q2 2025 to US$4.0b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters came in at US$0.37 and US$0.29 respectively, with trailing twelve month EPS at US$1.61 providing a broader read on profitability. Taken together with an 11.3% net margin over the last year and...

Molina Healthcare (MOH) has just posted Q2 2026 results with total revenue of about US$10.9 billion, basic EPS of US$1.17 and net income excluding extra items of US$60 million, setting the tone for how investors will judge the latest move in margins. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between roughly US$10.3 billion and US$11.0 billion while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from a loss of US$3.15 to a gain of US$5.46, giving investors a wide arc of outcomes to weigh against...

With new US tariffs of 10% to 12.5% now touching almost all imports from 60 major trading partners, transportation and logistics stocks sit close to the action on costs, pricing, and freight flows. Higher import costs can reshape how goods move around the country, affecting volumes on trucks, rails, and in warehouses. This article focuses on three US Transportation and Logistics Stocks that are directly exposed to the tariff news, examining how their business models may be positioned and...

Starwood Property Trust stock sits in an unusual spot, with the intrinsic value estimate from the Excess Returns model pointing to a material discount to fair value, while traditional market multiples lean the other way and its year to date share price performance has been weak. The stock is down 11.3% year to date, which raises the question of whether recent weakness has opened up value or simply reflects growing concern about the business outlook. Management’s commitment to maintaining a...

American States Water has delivered a 21.5% gain over the past year, yet there is a clear split in how its valuation stacks up, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to upside while market multiples suggest the stock is priced on the rich side. Over the last 12 months, American States Water shares are up 21.5%, which puts fresh attention on whether the current price still leaves room for a margin of safety. Future cash flow generation from its regulated...

Himax Technologies stock has more than doubled over the past three years, yet the broader valuation checks suggest it no longer stands out as a clear bargain, even as recent news around its new AI vision and robotics products keeps growth hopes in focus. Himax Technologies has delivered a 107.4% return over the last three years, which puts extra attention on whether the current price already reflects much of that progress. The launch of its HE Series iToF depth decoder ICs for AI vision and...

Moody's stock is coming off a mixed stretch, with the share price down over the past year but still up 37.7% over three years, and the current Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate and market multiples both pointing to the shares trading at a premium rather than looking cheap. Moody's has returned 37.7% over the last three years, which suggests longer term holders have still come out ahead despite recent weakness. Expectations for the resilience of Moody's fee based credit and analytics...

Cigna Healthcare, part of Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), is expanding its AI enabled personalized care management programs for customers with complex or chronic health needs. The company is increasing its use of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to offer earlier and more tailored clinical support. This expansion targets both improved health outcomes and potential reductions in medical costs for covered members. Cigna Group operates as a global health services company, and this move...

Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC) has appointed CEO Michael Christenson as Chair of the Board. Former Chair Paul Zevnik has resigned from the Chair role and will continue as lead independent director. The leadership changes were announced with Christenson holding both CEO and Chair roles going forward. Entravision Communications now has its chief executive, Michael Christenson, also serving as Chair of the Board, which represents a significant shift in how leadership is structured. The...

Reliance (RS) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$4.6 billion and basic EPS of US$6.33, while trailing twelve month EPS stands at US$17.25 on revenue of US$15.8 billion, alongside one year earnings growth of 21.1% compared with an average earnings decline of 14.3% per year over the past five years. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.7 billion in Q2 2025 to US$4.6 billion in Q2 2026, with basic EPS over the same quarters going from US$4.44 to US$6.33, setting...

Origin Bancorp, Inc. reported second‑quarter 2026 results showing net interest income rising to US$92.2 million and net income to US$33.85 million, while also affirming a US$0.25 quarterly dividend and completing a US$28.4 million share repurchase program covering 691,765 shares. The sharp reduction in quarterly net charge‑offs to US$454,000 from US$2.30 million a year earlier underscores a meaningful improvement in credit quality, particularly in commercial and industrial lending. We’ll now...

Rapid moves in 10 and 30 year Treasury yields, a jump in oil futures of nearly 6% and a 600 point slide in the Dow have put debt, energy and geopolitical risk back at the center of stock picking. When borrowing costs and fuel prices shift this quickly, some companies simply have less room for error. This article walks through three stocks from the US Debt and Oil Shock Impacted Companies to Watch screener that appear particularly pressured by higher mortgage rates and oil supply fears,...

Principal Financial Group filed an early Form 8-K with an update on Q2 2026 assets under management and segment exposure. The filing provides a breakdown of AUM sources and asset class exposure ahead of the full quarterly earnings release. The company is using the update to address investor interest around how recent market volatility may be affecting its business mix. Principal Financial Group (NasdaqGS:PFG) is putting extra detail in front of investors before its full Q2 2026 results...

Century Communities (CCS) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of US$927.2 million, basic EPS of US$1.26 and net income of US$36.1 million, setting the tone for how investors assess the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1.00 billion in Q2 2025 to US$927.2 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.15 to US$1.26 over the same period. This presents a mixed setup for how margins are trending through the cycle. Overall, the picture is one...

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has reported Q2 2026 total revenue of US$225.2 million, with basic EPS of US$0.09 and net income of US$9.7 million, setting the tone for how investors interpret the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$216.9 million in Q2 2025 to US$225.2 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.20 to US$0.09 over the same period, putting the spotlight firmly on how margins are holding up through this phase. See our full analysis for...

With a fresh round of tariffs on the table, many investors are rethinking how exposed their portfolios really are to global trade tensions. The U.S. Small-Cap Value Stocks screener used for this article focuses on companies that lean more on domestic demand and have value characteristics that some investors look for when uncertainty around tariffs rises. This article breaks down 3 stocks from that group that appear to be more directly exposed to the latest trade headlines, explaining how the...

First American Financial (FAF) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of US$2,117.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.13, setting a clear marker for how the business is currently performing. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,582.3 million in Q1 2025 to US$2,117.3 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same stretch has ranged from US$0.71 in Q1 2025 to US$2.13 in the latest quarter. This leaves investors to weigh healthier trailing net margins against the sustainability of these...

With inflation worries, higher-for-longer interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tension all in focus, many investors are looking for assets that can hold their ground when confidence in paper money is tested. Gold sits at the center of that discussion, and the Elite Gold Stocks screener is built to highlight companies with stronger balance sheets and lower production costs, which can be important in this type of market backdrop. In this article, you will see three stocks from the Elite Gold...

Globe Life (GL) has posted fresh Q2 2026 results, with revenue at US$1.6b, basic EPS of US$3.71 and net income excluding extra items of US$287.7m, setting the tone for how the rest of the year might shape up. The company has seen revenue move from US$1.48b in Q2 2025 to US$1.6b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from US$3.09 to US$3.71, giving investors a clear read on the latest run rate and earnings power. Together with a trailing twelve month EPS of US$15.35 and net...

Richardson Electronics (RELL) has capped FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of US$66.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.25, with trailing twelve month revenue at US$228.6 million and EPS of US$0.44 as the company settles into a newly profitable footing. Over the past six quarters, revenue has moved from US$51.9 million in Q4 FY 2025 to US$66.2 million in Q4 FY 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss of US$0.14 in Q3 FY 2025 to a gain of US$0.25 in the latest quarter, giving investors a...

Medpace Holdings (MEDP) opened Q2 2026 with total revenue of US$707.3 million and basic EPS of US$4.31, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$2.8 billion and EPS of US$17.39 alongside 17.5% earnings growth and 21.2% annual earnings compounding over five years. The company has seen revenue move from US$2.2 billion and EPS of US$13.83 on a trailing basis in Q2 2025 to the latest trailing tallies, with earnings growth of 8.5% and revenue growth of 6.7% flagged in forecasts,...