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Geron (GERN) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 earnings release, fresh RYTELO revenue guidance for 2026 in the US$220 million to US$240 million range, and a new shelf registration filing. See our latest analysis for Geron. At a latest share price of US$1.57, Geron has seen a 7 day share price return of 17.16% and a 90 day share price return of 12.95%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 20.77% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return that is down 47.84%. This...

With the US economy unexpectedly losing 23,000 jobs in July and rate hike expectations cooling, the market mood has shifted fast. That kind of shock can punish some stocks and quietly set up others for their next chapter. This article walks through three growth stocks from our screener that are closely tied to this news, so you can see where investors may be leaning in or stepping back next. The three stocks below are just a sample, while the full growth screen surfaced 46 more larger...

ESCO Technologies (ESE) has drawn fresh attention after reporting third quarter 2026 earnings, raising full year guidance, reaffirming its dividend, and announcing an agreement to acquire test equipment provider Megger Group Limited. See our latest analysis for ESCO Technologies. At a latest share price of $328.03, ESCO Technologies has seen a 7 day share price return of 5.30% and a year to date share price return of 65.99%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 72.99% and 5 year total...

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. has reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing a net loss of US$110.74 million and basic and diluted loss per share of US$1.11, with a six-month net loss of US$213.04 million and loss per share of US$2.28. Despite wider losses, Xenon’s recent successful pre-NDA meeting with the FDA for azetukalner and its US$1.20 billion cash balance underline its capacity to push multiple late-stage neuroscience programs toward potential regulatory milestones. We’ll now...

In the second quarter of 2026, WisdomTree, Inc. reported revenue of US$177.16 million and net income of US$44.28 million, with both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increasing compared with the prior year period. Alongside these results, WisdomTree continued returning capital to shareholders through a US$0.03 quarterly dividend and buybacks that have retired more than a quarter of its shares since 2014. Next, we’ll explore how this stronger quarterly...

Energy Transfer (ET) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 report showed higher sales, net income and earnings per unit, along with a raised cash distribution and upgraded full year adjusted EBITDA outlook. See our latest analysis for Energy Transfer. The strong second quarter and higher cash distribution have come alongside steady share price momentum for Energy Transfer, with the latest close at US$20.67 and a year to date share price return of 24.59%. Over the longer term, total...

Celsius Holdings (CELH) is back in focus after its second quarter 2026 report, which combined higher sales with weaker earnings, and a completed US$166.42 million share buyback program. See our latest analysis for Celsius Holdings. The sharp post earnings drop has left Celsius Holdings with a 1 day share price return of down 18.5%, contributing to a year to date share price return of down 50.2% and a 1 year total shareholder return of down 52.6%. This points to fading momentum despite...

Vertiv Holdings Co has delivered very large long term returns over the past 5 years, yet current checks suggest the stock no longer looks obviously cheap, with an intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model that sits close to the recent share price. After such a strong run, the question for investors is how much of the story around digital and AI data center infrastructure is already reflected in what the market is willing to pay for Vertiv today. Vertiv has returned...

Gap stock has more than doubled over the past three years, yet the current share price of US$20.52 still sits well below what its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate suggests. Both the intrinsic value work and market multiples are pointing in the same direction, which puts the focus on whether the recent pullback this year has left a genuine valuation gap. Gap has delivered a 113.8% return over the past three years, which means anyone looking at the stock today is assessing...

Trip.com Group Limited recently received an administrative penalty decision from China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and has committed to rectification measures, strengthening governance, and supporting the sustainable development of the travel industry. At the same time, analysts have lowered earnings expectations even as revenue is projected to grow, highlighting pressure on profitability just as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. We’ll now examine how the recent regulatory...

Trinity Capital Inc. has released its second-quarter and six-month 2026 results, showing revenue of US$87.17 million and net income of US$44.41 million for the quarter, both higher than a year earlier, while basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations eased to US$0.49. Despite higher revenue and net income for both the quarter and half-year, Trinity’s earnings per share declined versus 2025, highlighting the impact of share issuance or other factors on per‑share...

Automatic Data Processing stock has delivered a 42.0% gain over the past five years. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and earnings-based multiples both point to a share price that now looks roughly in line with fundamentals rather than clearly cheap. Over five years, Automatic Data Processing has returned 42.0%, which reflects steady value creation but not a runaway share price. Stronger interest in its AI powered HR and payroll offerings can support expectations for...

Headlines around a possible U.S. Iran breakthrough at the Strait of Hormuz have whipped oil and travel stocks into a story driven more by mood than facts. Prices have reacted to hopeful comments and sharp denials alike, creating fast moving winners and losers. This article unpacks three stocks that sit in the crossfire, one that could benefit from the current setup and two where optimism may be masking real risks. Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Overview: Marathon Petroleum is a large U.S. refiner...

Wendy's (NasdaqGS: WEN) withdrew its 2026 earnings guidance as new leadership works on a turnaround plan. The company reduced its dividend, which signals a reset in capital allocation priorities under the updated plan. Management indicated that a comprehensive overhaul is underway, and investors may face a period of transition in expectations. These shifts at Wendy's highlight how changing leadership and capital priorities can reshape the outlook for other under-followed companies, so it...

Philip Morris International recently opened its Aurora, Colorado manufacturing campus, a roughly 780,000-square-foot, fully integrated site representing about US$1.20 billion in planned 2024–2028 investment to produce ZYN nicotine pouches and support U.S. and export markets. At the same time, its Brazilian subsidiary and parent company now face a pending ruling in a landmark public health lawsuit that could set an important precedent for tobacco-industry liability in low- and middle-income...

In early August 2026, Commerce.com, Inc. reported second-quarter results showing sales of US$84.51 million and a return to profitability, while also lowering its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to US$336.5 million–US$344.5 million, implying performance around flat compared with 2025 revenue of US$342.3 million. This mix of improved earnings and a more cautious revenue outlook contrasts with recent partnership wins, including new collaborations with WP Engine and Waterco that expand the reach...

The Mosaic Company recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$2,824.1 million versus US$3,005.7 million a year earlier and a net loss of US$272.8 million compared with net income of US$410.7 million. Despite reporting a net loss and softer volumes and pricing across key fertilizer segments, Mosaic delivered an adjusted earnings per share surprise and highlighted cost controls, lower sulfur input prices, and reduced capital spending as it responds to challenging...

With the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates parked at 3.5% to 3.75% and inflation still above target, income investors face a puzzle. Cash yields look appealing, yet high borrowing costs can quietly stress parts of the market. This article focuses on how that backdrop connects to high quality dividend stocks and reveals three companies from our screener that appear better positioned to handle stubbornly high rates. The three dividend stocks highlighted next are just a starting sample,...

Kroger recently launched an AI Shopping Assistant across its websites and apps, helping customers plan meals, discover products and build carts based on budgets, dietary needs and even uploaded photos or recipe URLs. The integration of Kroger Precision Marketing’s sponsored product listing ads directly into this AI assistant highlights how the company is pairing personalization with new digital advertising revenue streams. We’ll now examine how Kroger’s AI Shopping Assistant could influence...

Cognizant Technology Solutions stock reacts to AI focused expansion Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) has been in focus after a series of AI related moves, including a new EMEA AI Unit, a five year modernization deal with The Andover Companies, and a regional AI collaboration in Thailand. See our latest analysis for Cognizant Technology Solutions. Cognizant Technology Solutions’ recent AI announcements have arrived alongside a sharp shift in sentiment. The company has recorded a 1 month...

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of US$1,726.2 million and net income of US$191.6 million, both higher than a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$5.37. These stronger earnings, alongside higher first-half 2026 profits and earnings per share, have been accompanied by upbeat analyst assessments highlighting improved momentum and value characteristics for the stock. With this stronger...

Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE: MCB) is under investigation by a law firm for potential federal securities law violations tied to recent financial disclosures. The inquiry follows the company's latest second quarter results, which included an earnings miss and a sharp rise in credit loss provisions linked to troubled loans. Investigators are reviewing whether Metropolitan Bank's public statements gave investors a full and accurate picture of its loan quality and associated risks. The probe...

Evergy, Inc. previously reported that for the second quarter of 2026 it generated sales of US$1,500.1 million and net income of US$215.0 million, while its board declared a US$0.6950 per-share dividend payable on September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 18, 2026. Alongside these results, Evergy reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance and long-term earnings growth targets through 2030, underscoring how fast-growing demand from data centers and industrial customers is...

Chubb has reshaped leadership at its Westchester wholesale excess and surplus lines unit, with long-time executive Dave Lupica becoming Executive Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Dave Roberts stepping up as Vice President, Chubb Group and Division President as of August 4, 2026. This transition places Lupica’s four decades of insurance experience in an oversight and advisory role while elevating Roberts, a key driver of Westchester’s digital and middle-market initiatives, to run...