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In early August 2026, Otter Tail Corporation reported second-quarter results showing revenue of US$334.38 million but a net loss of US$7.61 million, cut its 2026 diluted earnings per share guidance to a range of US$3.84 to US$4.24, and declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.5775 per share payable in September. The combination of a quarterly loss tied to settlement-related expenses, a lower full-year earnings outlook, and an ongoing cash dividend highlights the tension between Otter Tail’s...

In recent months, Centene has outlined higher expectations for future revenue and earnings and announced a plan to redeem part of its debt, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet and profitability profile. This shift comes as the company remains priced on the lower side of its price-to-sales multiples versus peers, despite concerns about underwhelming customer growth and pressured returns on capital. Now, we’ll explore how Centene’s debt redemption plan reshapes its existing investment...

Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) is back in focus after reporting record profits for Q2 2026, supported by revenue and customer growth tied to the Mercury acquisition and continued positive credit performance. See our latest analysis for Atlanticus Holdings. The recent record Q2 profits and ongoing integration of Mercury have coincided with strong momentum in Atlanticus Holdings, with a 90 day share price return of 30.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 67.20%. If this kind of strong move...

Earlier this month, BlackSky Technology Inc. announced it had secured an international seven-figure, multi-year contract combining Assured and On-Demand subscriptions for integrated Gen-2 and Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI-enabled analytics, following a successful pilot. The deal underscores growing customer integration of BlackSky’s Spectra platform into real-world operations, signaling deeper, workflow-embedded demand for its low-latency geospatial intelligence services. Next, we’ll...

Flotek Industries, Inc. recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue and net income year over year, raised its 2026 total revenue guidance to US$340 million–US$350 million, and secured a 10-year Puerto Rico power project agreement expected to create about US$400 million in revenue backlog. Together, the upgraded outlook and long-term Puerto Rico contract highlight a shift toward more recurring, infrastructure-linked revenues that could reshape how investors...

Rising long term US and European bond yields are keeping borrowing costs elevated, which puts real pressure on energy projects that burn fuel and face volatile input prices. Reliable, carbon free baseload power that is not tied to commodity swings suddenly looks more attractive. That is where the Nuclear Renaissance screener comes in. This article walks through three stocks from the screener that showcase how this theme is playing out. The three stocks in this article are just a starting...

Delta Air Lines (DAL) heads into its next earnings release with expectations for 28.07% year-over-year EPS growth and a projected 6.02% revenue increase, placing the stock firmly in focus for near-term results. See our latest analysis for Delta Air Lines. Despite a recent pullback, with a 1-day share price return of -2.15% and a 7-day share price return of -2.18%, Delta Air Lines has seen a 30-day share price return of 6.15% and a 90-day share price return of 27.21%. Its 1-year total...

Curtiss-Wright recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue and earnings, raised its full-year earnings guidance, expanded its Chesapeake, Virginia facility by US$80 million, and increased its share repurchase authorization by US$100 million to US$2.17 billion. The company’s stronger orders in Defense Electronics and growing nuclear opportunities, alongside a long-running buyback that has retired over 7.04 million shares, underline management’s confidence in its...

Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc. reported second‑quarter 2026 sales of US$606.03 million and net income of US$65.3 million, raised its full‑year 2026 earnings guidance, and announced a planned CEO transition effective November 1, 2026, alongside an ongoing share repurchase program and a US$0.0625 per‑share dividend declaration. The combination of stronger earnings, higher full‑year revenue and income guidance between US$2.33 billion and US$2.38 billion, and a clearly phased leadership...

Earlier this week, BrightFarms announced it has expanded its Texas-grown, pesticide-free greenhouse greens into more than 1,000 Kroger stores across the Dallas market, while Kroger also appointed e-commerce veteran Nate Faust as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer effective September 1, 2026. Together, these moves highlight Kroger’s push to sharpen its online grocery model and deepen its focus on fresh, locally sourced produce in key regions. Next, we’ll examine how bringing...

Arlo Technologies (ARLO) recently reported second quarter 2026 results, highlighting record subscriptions and services revenue, steady earnings per share, and a higher full year outlook for both revenue and diluted EPS. See our latest analysis for Arlo Technologies. At a share price of $14.33, Arlo Technologies has seen a 10.66% 90 day share price return and a 7.66% 30 day share price return, while its 5 year total shareholder return of 150.09% contrasts with a 12.99% decline over the past...

Lam Research (LRCX) is back in focus after announcing plans to invest more than US$3b over five years to expand its global R&D lab network and significantly increase experiment capacity. See our latest analysis for Lam Research. The R&D expansion news arrives following a strong run in Lam Research's stock, with the share price at US$332.36 and a year-to-date share price return of 79.60%. The 1-year total shareholder return is 235.85%, and the 5-year figure is more than 5x. If you are looking...

Arista Networks (ANET) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 earnings and fresh guidance for the third quarter, with management pointing to accelerating AI driven network deployments as a key demand driver. See our latest analysis for Arista Networks. Despite a small share price pullback of 2.36% on the day, Arista Networks has seen strong momentum build over 2026, with a 30 day share price return of 17.92% and a 3 year total shareholder return above 3x. Recent quarterly earnings,...

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$989.71 million and lower net income of US$44.76 million, raised its full‑year 2026 revenue guidance to US$3.88 billion–US$3.93 billion, filed a US$719.24 million ESOP‑related shelf registration, and previously presented its outlook at investor conferences. The combination of higher revenue but weaker profitability, alongside management’s expectation that fourth‑quarter sales will contribute well...

Over the past two weeks, Cloudflare has rolled out a wave of AI- and security-focused products, ranging from the open source Cloudflare OS and Identity-Aware AI Gateway to Cloudflare Wallets, an AEO Visibility Dashboard, and a new role as an independent Key Transparency auditor for Signal. Together with its existing WhatsApp auditing role, these launches deepen Cloudflare’s role at the intersection of AI, payments, and private communications infrastructure, potentially widening how...

Damora Therapeutics (DMRA) has started the global Phase 1/1b CLARITY-101 trial of DMR-001, an investigational antibody that targets mutant calreticulin in essential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis, representing a rare targeted approach in these blood disorders. See our latest analysis for Damora Therapeutics. At a recent share price of US$31.04, Damora Therapeutics has seen strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 24.66% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return that...

In August 2026, Dun & Bradstreet and nCino announced an alliance to embed D&B’s global business identity and risk data into nCino’s Client Lifecycle Management platform, while nCino separately introduced MCP-enabled AI agents for its Mortgage Suite to streamline onboarding, loan origination and ongoing monitoring workflows. Together, these moves aim to cut one of commercial banking’s most persistent compliance and administration cost centers by unifying verified data and automating routine...

Earlier this month, Dürr CTS Inc., linked to CTS Corporation, confirmed it will permanently close its De Pere manufacturing plant, cutting 75 jobs in phases through early 2027. This downsizing highlights how CTS is adjusting its production footprint, a shift that could influence cost structures, capacity planning, and longer-term competitiveness. We'll now examine how this plant closure and workforce reduction could influence CTS's broader investment narrative and future execution...

Sticky price pressures on essentials, hotter New York inflation and shaky consumer confidence are putting household budgets under real strain, which can reshuffle where every dollar goes. That tension creates both risk and potential openings for investors watching value focused retailers. This article walks through three U.S. discount and value stocks that screens suggest are positively exposed to the latest inflation and employment data, and explains what that could mean for your...

Oshkosh (OSK) is back in focus after Oshkosh Defense and the Marine Depot Maintenance Command used secure digital manufacturing during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 to produce mission critical vehicle parts closer to deployed forces. See our latest analysis for Oshkosh. Oshkosh shares trade at $152.89, with a 30 day share price return of 6.42% and a 90 day share price return of 25.37%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 12.45%, suggesting recent momentum has picked up compared with...

Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc. reported past earnings for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with net loss widening to US$43.4 million for the quarter and US$87.9 million for the six-month period, alongside basic and diluted loss per share of US$0.43 and US$0.87 respectively from continuing operations. An important insight is the swing from prior-year profitability over the first half of the year to a loss, marking a clear shift in the company’s recent financial profile. We will now...

Mercury General (MCY) has drawn fresh attention after Mercury Insurance introduced an expanded homeowners product in Oklahoma, featuring hail resistant roof discounts, wildfire mitigation incentives, and more flexible coverage options for eligible policyholders. See our latest analysis for Mercury General. For context, Mercury General’s share price is at $105.38, with a 1 day share price return of 0.44% and a 90 day share price return of 4.72%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 44.05%...

Earlier this month, LGI Homes, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$516.05 million and net income of US$26.98 million, alongside lower earnings per share compared with a year ago. On the same call, management highlighted interest in smaller, targeted acquisitions designed to complement its existing footprint and support long-term value creation in select markets. We’ll now examine how LGI Homes’ softer earnings but acquisition-focused outlook could influence the...

Walker & Dunlop (WD) drew renewed investor attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed sharply lower net income and earnings per share compared with a year earlier, alongside a maintained quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for Walker & Dunlop. Walker & Dunlop’s recent results and maintained dividend come against a weak price backdrop, with the share price at US$42.56 and a year to date share price return down 27.52%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is...