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General Electric (GE) is back in focus after GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense secured an Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract from the U.S. Air Force for the GEK800 engine used in the JASSM program. See our latest analysis for General Electric. The GE Aerospace contract news lands during a period of strong momentum for General Electric, with the share price at US$369.43 and a 90 day share price return of 29.5%. Over the longer term, total shareholder returns have been very...

RXO, Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$1,774 million from US$1,419 million a year earlier while net loss held at US$9 million, and first-half sales increasing to US$3,199 million from US$2,852 million as net loss widened slightly to US$45 million. The combination of stronger revenue volumes and unchanged quarterly loss suggests RXO converted higher demand into sales but has yet to translate that into improved profitability. With revenue growing but...

Everpure stock has delivered a very large 5 year gain, yet the current valuation checks point to upside, with both an intrinsic value estimate using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and market multiples suggesting the shares may trade below what the fundamentals imply. Everpure has returned about 4.7x over 5 years, which means anyone looking at the stock today is assessing a company whose share price already reflects a long period of strong investor optimism. Growing interest from large...

Why MKS stock is back in focus after Q2 earnings MKS (MKSI) has been in the spotlight after reporting second quarter 2026 results, issuing fresh earnings guidance and affirming its dividend, with investors weighing strong growth against management’s margin caution. The company reported second quarter revenue of US$1,248 million compared with US$973 million a year earlier. Net income was US$175 million compared with US$62 million a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share from continuing...

Riot Platforms (RIOT) has drawn attention after subsidiary Riot DC Logistics agreed to a senior secured delayed draw term loan facility of up to US$573 million to support a 191 MW data center expansion at Rockdale. See our latest analysis for Riot Platforms. Riot Platforms shares have climbed over the year, with a year to date share price return of 41.53% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 62.66%, suggesting momentum has picked up despite a 90 day decline of 11.50%. If you are assessing...

Garrett Motion stock has logged a very strong 5 year run, yet the current share price of US$28.58 still sits well below what the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate suggests. This raises the question of how much of the good news is already reflected in the market price. Garrett Motion has delivered a total return of about 302.6% over the past 5 years, which makes the current valuation especially important to assess. The company’s ability to keep converting its operations into...

In August 2026, The Kraft Heinz Company reported second-quarter results showing sales of US$6,262 million and continued net losses alongside very large goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges. At the same time, Kraft Heinz maintained its US$0.40 quarterly dividend and completed a US$1.51 billion share repurchase, underscoring a focus on capital returns despite ongoing write-downs. We’ll now explore how these substantial impairment charges and continued net losses reshape Kraft...

Why White Mountains Insurance Group Stock Is Back in Focus After Earnings White Mountains Insurance Group (WTM) has drawn fresh attention after releasing second quarter 2026 earnings, reporting higher revenue and net income versus a year earlier alongside continued progress on its share repurchase program. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the company reported revenue of US$844.6 million compared with US$689.2 million in the same period last year. Net income was US$199.5 million versus...

DraftKings earnings and guidance keep focus on growth plans DraftKings (DKNG) has drawn fresh attention after its second quarter update paired a reported net loss with reaffirmed full year revenue guidance and rapid uptake of its Predictions product within the core app. See our latest analysis for DraftKings. DraftKings shares trade at US$25.30 after a 1 day share price return that declined 3.21%, while the year to date share price return is down 29.05% and the 5 year total shareholder return...

Why Telephone and Data Systems Stock Is Back in Focus After Earnings Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) released second quarter and first half 2026 results on 7 August, highlighting a shift from losses to profits that is shaping how investors view the stock today. See our latest analysis for Telephone and Data Systems. Despite the strong second quarter earnings reversal, Telephone and Data Systems shares have been under pressure recently. The 90 day share price return is down 17.93% and the...

In early August 2026, Blue Bird Corporation announced a collaboration with Ford Motor under which Blue Bird will design, manufacture, and sell the next generation F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis paired with Ford powertrains, with new production expected to start in 2028. Ford’s plan to shift Lincoln production from China to U.S. plants by 2030, in response to tariffs and regulatory pressures, highlights how trade policy is reshaping its global manufacturing footprint and long-term cost...

Weyerhaeuser stock is coming off a weak patch, with the share price at US$24.08 and the return over the past three years down 18.6%, while the current valuation checks point to a picture that is neither clearly cheap nor clearly expensive. The share price decline of 18.6% over three years raises the question of whether investors have grown cautious on the company’s long term earnings and cash flow prospects. Future outcomes for the stock may hinge on how consistently Weyerhaeuser can convert...

Why Callaway Golf stock is back on investors’ radar Callaway Golf (CALY) is in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results with higher sales and net income than a year earlier, along with updated guidance and fresh buyback activity. See our latest analysis for Callaway Golf. Callaway Golf’s recent earnings beat, raised guidance, and completed buyback have arrived after a mixed share price pattern, with a 30 day share price return that is down 14.29% but a year to date share price return...

Upstart Holdings (UPST) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 report and guidance update on 4 August 2026. The company confirmed full year revenue expectations of about US$1.4b and reported higher net income and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Upstart Holdings. Despite the stronger second quarter earnings update and confirmation of about US$1.4b in full year revenue guidance, Upstart Holdings' share price has been under sustained pressure. The year to date share price...

DXC Technology (DXC) is back in focus after launching DXC Workplace Services, an AI-native offering built on its DXC OASIS platform, and securing an exclusive managed services role on Primary’s AI-focused Zero Trust security platform. See our latest analysis for DXC Technology. Despite the recent AI-focused product launches and partnerships, DXC Technology’s 1-day share price return declined 3.71% to US$10.39. However, the 30-day and 90-day share price returns of 9.71% and 16.35% suggest...

The Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger saga has turned media consolidation into a real time stress test for investors. Legal challenges, ticking fees and delayed integration plans are reshaping expectations around deal risk and reward. This article walks through three U.S. Media & Entertainment Consolidation Plays stocks that are closely exposed to this news, and explains why some investors are treating the current uncertainty as a potential entry point while others see reasons to...

Vail Resorts (MTN) has trailed the S&P 500 over the past six months, gaining 7.6% versus the index's 13.9% return. Investors are weighing weaker skier visit growth and its effect on revenue and reinvestment capacity. See our latest analysis for Vail Resorts. Over the past year, Vail Resorts’ share price return has been relatively muted, with a 90 day share price gain of 18.6% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return of just 1.25%. This suggests recent momentum has picked up after a...

Figma earnings jolt puts the focus on growth and losses Figma (FIG) moved into the spotlight after its 5 August 2026 earnings report, as strong reported sales sat alongside a swing to quarterly and year to date losses and a higher full year revenue outlook. See our latest analysis for Figma. Figma’s share price closed at US$24.99 on 13 August 2026 and the stock has fallen sharply over the year despite a 30 day share price return of 4.34% and 90 day share price return of 7.39%. The 1 year...

Blackstone Mortgage Trust stock has been under pressure in 2026, with the share price down 26.9% year to date, while the company still screens as expensive on Simply Wall St's valuation checks rather than as a clear bargain. Year to date the stock has declined 26.9%, which puts recent valuation questions front and centre for anyone already holding or looking at Blackstone Mortgage Trust. The recent decision to place about US$1b of office loans on a watch list may weigh on sentiment, while...

GH Research PLC has reported past earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, with net losses of US$15.15 million and US$34.11 million respectively, and basic loss per share from continuing operations of US$0.23 and US$0.53. The widening losses compared with the prior year period place renewed attention on the company’s spending profile and progress toward its clinical and operational milestones. With these wider reported losses as a backdrop, we will now examine how...

Earlier in August 2026, GlobalFoundries Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,786 million and net income of US$166 million, while also issuing third-quarter guidance, and separately announced a collaboration in which GlobalFoundries selected Redpanda Inc. to build a unified real-time data and AI platform across its global operations. This partnership is material because consolidating equipment, process, engineering, supply chain and manufacturing data into a single...

Columbia Banking System stock has almost doubled investors' money over the past three years, yet the current checks suggest a more nuanced picture, with the intrinsic value estimate pointing to upside while market multiples look roughly in line with peers. That mix raises the question of whether the recent share price is still conservative or already baking in much of the good news. Columbia Banking System has returned 99.3% over three years, which puts extra weight on whether the current...

CRA International (CRAI) is in focus after reporting second quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, along with broad-based growth in key consulting practices that accounted for more than 95% of total revenue. See our latest analysis for CRA International. The latest results and refinancing news come after a mixed share price run for CRA International, with the stock down 18.11% on a year to date share price basis but still showing a 59.37% three year total shareholder return. This...

Axsome Therapeutics earnings spark fresh look at the stock Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) shares are back in focus after the company reported second quarter 2026 results on 10 August. Revenue for the period and first half increased, while net losses also widened. See our latest analysis for Axsome Therapeutics. Following the earnings release, Axsome Therapeutics shares have eased over the past month, with a 30 day share price return of 7.1% and a 7 day share price return of 3.3%. However, the...