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Oil prices are surging again as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply, and that is colliding with record spending on AI data centers and cloud infrastructure. Higher energy bills can quietly erode margins, stretch payback periods on US$725b of AI investment and pressure stocks that rely on power hungry server farms. This article looks at three stocks that appear more exposed to this energy shock. All three are covered as potential downside cases, helping you spot where rising oil, gas...

Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) reported second quarter 2026 earnings on July 21, with sales of US$7,404 million and net income of US$1,266 million compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Marsh & McLennan Companies. Marsh & McLennan Companies has seen a 30 day share price return of 8.45% and a 90 day share price return of 7.31%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 9.31%. This points to improving short term momentum alongside a softer longer term...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

eBay (EBAY) is back in focus after the company and several former executives agreed to a long-running settlement with reporters David and Ina Steiner, addressing a 2019 cyberstalking campaign and related conduct. See our latest analysis for eBay. For investors, the settlement arrives after a strong run in eBay’s stock, with the share price at US$113.21 and a year to date share price return of 30.04%. Momentum has generally been positive, reflected in a 4.95% 1 month share price return and...

Choice Hotels International’s WoodSpring Suites brand was recently ranked the #1 Economy Extended Stay Hotel Brand in JD Power’s 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, leading the segment across all six evaluated dimensions. This marks WoodSpring Suites’ fifth consecutive year at the top of its category, underscoring sustained guest satisfaction strength within Choice Hotels’ extended stay portfolio. We’ll now explore how WoodSpring Suites’ five-year streak of top JD Power...

MDU Resources Group (MDU) stock is drawing attention after a recent price move that leaves it trading around $20.89. Investors are weighing this level in relation to the company’s regulated utility profile and recent return history. See our latest analysis for MDU Resources Group. Over the past few months, MDU Resources Group’s share price has eased from recent levels, with a 30 day share price return down 4.52% and a 90 day share price return down 5.05%, while the 1 year total shareholder...

In July 2026, Lemonade announced that its app-based renters insurance became available in Maine, offering flexible coverage, digital claims handling, with about 40% processed instantly, and prices starting at US$5 per month. This move extends Lemonade’s reach to more than 3 million active customers across an additional state, reinforcing its technology-centric, low-cost model in the renters insurance market. Next, we’ll examine how expanding low-cost, app-based renters coverage into Maine...

O'Reilly Automotive stock has delivered a 126.0% gain over the past five years, yet both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples currently point to the shares trading at a premium, with the DCF suggesting they may be overvalued by around 43.1% relative to its estimate of fair value. Over five years, O'Reilly Automotive has returned 126.0% for shareholders, which puts extra focus on whether the current price still offers an appealing entry point. Recent...

Charter Communications (CHTR) has moved into focus after outlining a nearly US$20b debt restructuring that includes new long dated bonds and exchange offers, along with a fresh shelf registration for additional debt securities. See our latest analysis for Charter Communications. The 6.73% one-day share price gain to US$131.61 follows a tougher stretch for Charter Communications, with the share price down 37.11% year to date and the 1-year total shareholder return falling 55.88% as investors...

Anyone interested in The Andersons, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ANDE ) should probably be aware that the Executive Chairman, Patrick...

Recent analyst commentary on AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER) has centered on upward revisions to earnings estimates and a strong momentum score, paired with a favorable rating that has drawn fresh attention from momentum focused investors. See our latest analysis for AerCap Holdings. At a latest share price of $151.40, AerCap Holdings has seen momentum build over recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 10.41% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.70% that reflects improving...

Some Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation ( NYSE:WAB ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that...

Despite the fact that Dominari Holdings Inc.'s (NASDAQ:DOMH) value has dropped 11% in the last week insiders who sold...

Some United Rentals, Inc. ( NYSE:URI ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Executive VP & CFO...

While Townsquare Media, Inc. ( NYSE:TSQ ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...

Some Power Integrations, Inc. ( NASDAQ:POWI ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the President...

Tutor Perini (TPC) just drew fresh attention from investors after being added to the S&P 600, S&P 600 Industrials sector, S&P 1000, and S&P Composite 1500 indices on 20 July 2026. See our latest analysis for Tutor Perini. The index additions come after a strong run for Tutor Perini, with the share price delivering a 23.68% year to date return and a three year total shareholder return of about 9x. However, the 1 day move slipped 1.15% after the latest close. If this kind of index driven...

Zoom Communications, Inc. has appointed Carlos Quaderi as Head of Asia Pacific, expanding his remit beyond Asia to oversee the broader APAC region from Singapore, while he continues to focus on customer experience, SMBs and channel expansion across markets such as Southeast Asia, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan. At the same time, Zoom has opened its API access to all customers, including trial users, and deepened its Zapier integration, which could meaningfully increase how easily businesses embed...

Coca-Cola recently declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.53 per share, payable on October 1 to shareholders of record as of September 15, and confirmed that its Fairlife subsidiary has largely restored production after a ransomware incident it does not expect to be financially material. This combination of continued cash returns to shareholders and operational resilience around Fairlife highlights how Coca-Cola is managing both income commitments and cyber risk. We’ll now examine how...

Comcast stock is coming off a difficult run, with the share price down about 51% over the past 5 years, yet the latest valuation checks still suggest the market may be pricing it too low. Recent news around media growth, restructuring plans, and ongoing pressure in the cable business adds fresh context to whether that discount is justified. The roughly 51% share price decline over 5 years points to weak long term returns that may already reflect many of Comcast's structural...

The sharp rise in Royal Mail wholesale postal prices is forcing large organisations to rethink how they reach customers. When bulk mail costs jump as much as 36.1%, digital channels start to look more attractive purely on cost and reliability grounds. That shift does not guarantee success for any individual stock, but it does put extra attention on digital communication services. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Digital Communication Services screener that appear well placed to benefit...

Pulse Biosciences stock has delivered a very strong share price run, yet the current valuation checks lean expensive rather than cheap. After a 3 year return that stands far above a typical single digit gain, the stock now sits on a low overall value score and screens as overvalued on market multiples. Pulse Biosciences has returned 315.1% over the past 3 years, which places a lot of expectation on the business to justify that kind of share price performance over time. The key support for...

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) has led a record-setting joint venture with Kuwait Oil Company involving a 20.5-year lease and leaseback of Kuwait's entire critical pipeline infrastructure. The deal is described as the largest foreign direct investment in Kuwait's history and introduces a unique long-term infrastructure structure for the region. The transaction brings a consortium of institutional partners into Kuwait's energy network at a time of heightened geopolitical risk in the Arabian...

McDonald's stock has delivered a 26.5% gain over the past five years, and the latest checks suggest it now sits close to its estimated intrinsic value while still screening as attractive on earnings-based multiples. Recent share price pressure over the past year and mixed consumer spending trends add another layer for investors to weigh against that valuation backdrop. Over the last 5 years, McDonald's has returned 26.5%, which points to steady long-term value creation rather than a rapid...