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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Jul, 21 2026 US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up about 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures ahead roughly 0.4%, as investors weigh a mix of interest rate worries and fresh economic clues. The 10 year US government bond yield is around 4.57%, which means borrowing costs across the economy remain relatively expensive and keeps pressure on rate sensitive areas like housing, utilities and smaller...

The latest U.S. tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports have put cross border trade in the spotlight, and that can matter a lot for smaller domestic stocks. When trade frictions rise and the focus shifts to protecting local producers, some U.S. small cap value stocks with modest international exposure can look very different from their larger, globally reliant peers. This article walks through three stocks from a U.S. Small Cap Value Stocks screener that are directly exposed to the tariff...

The blocked path for Paramount’s proposed $110b tie up with Warner Bros Discovery has put fresh attention on how concentrated the media and entertainment industry might become, and what that means for competition, pricing power, and risk. With a federal judge pausing the deal and penalty fees of $650m per delayed quarter on the table, investors are reassessing which stocks are most directly exposed to this legal uncertainty, and which might benefit if the merger stalls or reshapes. This...

HireQuotient’s new integration with Paylocity Holding (PCTY) brings AI candidate sourcing and screening directly into Paylocity’s platform, giving frontline employers a way to streamline repetitive hiring tasks across sectors such as manufacturing and healthcare. See our latest analysis for Paylocity Holding. At a share price of US$127.29, Paylocity Holding has logged a 30 day share price return of 25.95% and a 90 day return of 22.87%, yet its 1 year total shareholder return is down 29.83%...

With U.S. federal debt at $39.5 trillion and the 30 year Treasury yield touching 5.06%, long term interest rates are back in focus for anyone looking at bank and insurance stocks. Higher government borrowing costs can reshape funding, lending, and investment returns across the financial sector, while shrinking fiscal room may change how future slowdowns are handled. This article breaks down what that backdrop could mean for large, established financial companies and highlights 3 stocks from...

Earlier this month, Vail Resorts announced a multi-year Epic Experience transformation to upgrade food, private lessons, gear rentals and its My Epic app across its network of premier mountain destinations. The company is aiming to create a more seamless, personalized ski trip by combining concierge-style lesson services, curated high-performance rentals and AI-powered digital trip planning without raising food prices beyond normal inflation. We’ll now examine how this push toward a more...

After a 111.9% total return over the past 5 years, NiSource now trades at a level where the intrinsic value estimate from a Dividend Discount Model (DDM) points to a premium to current fundamentals, while broader valuation checks suggest the stock looks more expensive than cheap rather than clearly mispriced. NiSource has delivered 111.9% over 5 years, which puts the current share price in the context of a strong longer term run that investors will want to reassess against fundamentals. The...

AngloGold Ashanti has delivered a very large 5 year return while the broader valuation checks still lean cheap, which raises the question of whether the recent pullback has left the stock trading below what its fundamentals may justify. Over 5 years, AngloGold Ashanti has returned 338.0%, which suggests long term holders have already captured substantial value that newer investors now need to weigh against current pricing. The recent US$500 million financing for the Geita mine can support...

When markets are pulled between falling bond yields, softer housing data, and sharp single stock moves, it helps to focus on companies that return cash to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Our Dividend and Buyback-Focused Value Stocks screener does exactly that, spotlighting large caps with solid balance sheets, lower risk profiles, and a history of paying investors directly. With S&P 500 futures under pressure and housing-related stocks feeling the strain of high mortgage rates,...

PBF Energy stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet its current checks flag it as leaning expensive rather than a clear bargain. After such a strong run, investors are weighing that performance against signals that suggest less obvious value at today’s price. PBF Energy has returned about 6.4x over 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether the current price already reflects much of the good news. Stronger refining margins and expectations for meaningful free cash flow can support...

MainStreet Bancshares (MNSB) has reported Q2 2026 results with total revenue of US$18.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.58, alongside quarterly net income of US$4.1 million, as the company continues to build on its recent return to profitability over the last 12 months. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$17.4 million in Q1 2025 to US$18.5 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from US$0.25 to US$0.58 over the same span. Investors may now focus on how durable these...

IRADIMED stock snapshot after recent performance IRADIMED (IRMD) has drawn fresh attention after a period of steady trading, with the stock flat over the past day while showing gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for IRADIMED. At a share price of $97.03, IRADIMED has seen a 30 day share price return of 5.24% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 75.09%. This suggests recent momentum has built on already strong longer term gains. If IRADIMED's move has...

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock with a mixed return profile, including a gain over the past month but a decline across the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Donnelley Financial Solutions. The 1-month share price return of 25.27% for Donnelley Financial Solutions contrasts with a 1-year total shareholder return that is down 19.92%. This suggests that recent momentum has picked up following a weaker period. If you want...

Planet Fitness stock is in an unusual spot for investors, with the share price down sharply over the past year while both a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and earnings based multiples point to the shares trading at a discount to their implied worth. Over the last 12 months, Planet Fitness shares have declined 49.8%, which puts recent valuation concerns firmly in focus for anyone already holding or considering the stock. Recent concerns around slower membership growth, a...

Domino's Pizza (NasdaqGS:DPZ) has launched S'mores Lava Cakes as a new dessert offering across its U.S. stores. The product is rolling out nationwide ahead of peak summer demand, expanding the company’s dessert menu. The launch introduces a new option for customers that could support higher ticket sizes and more frequent orders. Domino's Pizza is best known for delivery focused pizza and sides, and the company’s menu has gradually widened beyond its core offerings. The arrival of S'mores...

United States Antimony (NYSE:UAMY) has begun commissioning its new Thompson Falls smelter. The project is backed by federal funding and is intended to support a multiple-fold increase in production capacity. The commissioning marks a key operational milestone for the company and its role in the US critical minerals supply chain. For investors tracking United States Antimony, the commissioning of the Thompson Falls smelter places fresh focus on the company’s position in the antimony and...

Loganair has signed an agreement to purchase BETA Technologies' all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft. The deal positions Loganair to become Europe’s first airline to operate an electric aircraft fleet. The agreement follows successful demonstrations of BETA's aircraft and marks a key step for electric aviation in European regional travel. BETA Technologies (NYSE:BETA) is drawing fresh attention as Loganair commits to its all-electric ALIA CTOL aircraft, putting the spotlight on electric regional...

In the past quarter, FB Financial Corporation reported sharply higher results, with second-quarter 2026 net interest income of US$148.97 million and net income of US$58.65 million, alongside materially higher earnings per share than a year earlier. These results came as the bank kept net charge-offs low relative to its loan book and completed a US$82.79 million buyback of 1,546,707 shares, modestly reducing its share count. With this strong profitability improvement and disciplined credit...

The Schall Law Firm has opened an investigation into potential securities law violations at FirstSun Capital Bancorp (FSUN), inviting investors to join a fraud probe that could influence how the stock’s risk profile is viewed. See our latest analysis for FirstSun Capital Bancorp. With FirstSun Capital Bancorp now under legal scrutiny, recent trading has been softer, with the stock’s share price down 7.3% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return falling 11%, although the 3 year...

Burlington Stores recently reached a new 52-week high as its shares climbed over recent months, supported by a pattern of earnings results exceeding analyst expectations. What stands out is how consistent earnings outperformance and upward earnings estimate revisions have reinforced analyst confidence in Burlington’s operating execution and outlook. We’ll now examine how this consistent earnings outperformance, reflected in recent estimate revisions, may influence Burlington Stores’ broader...

US tariffs of 25% on a range of Brazilian exports, with the possibility of a further 12.5% on some products, are reshaping how money flows across furniture, footwear, machinery, ethanol, and sugar supply chains. For investors, the question is which stocks might gain room to raise prices or win market share, and which could feel the squeeze as costs and volumes shift. This article walks through 3 stocks tied to this trade rift, highlighting 2 that could see potential tailwinds and 1 that may...

WesBanco, a regional banking company, recently released its Q2 results, following a prior quarter in which it delivered US$258.5 million in revenue but fell short of analysts’ expectations for net interest income and tangible book value per share. This earnings update comes as analysts are watching whether the bank’s uneven recent trends in revenue growth and balance sheet metrics align with their more modest forecasts for the current period. With attention on whether WesBanco can meet these...

The proposed US$110b merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, now facing a 14 day restraining order and an antitrust lawsuit from multiple states, is reshaping how investors think about media and entertainment stocks exposed to the fallout. Regulatory uncertainty, the risk of higher costs such as ticking fees and breakup fees, and questions about market power in film and cable are suddenly front and center. Below, you will see 3 stocks from a focused screener of media and...

Readers hoping to buy CVS Health Corporation ( NYSE:CVS ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...