U.S. Software Stock News

Toll Brothers stock has returned 178.3% over the past five years, and at around US$148.98 the valuation checks and intrinsic value work now both suggest the shares may still be pricing in a discount rather than a premium. A 178.3% return over five years points to a stock that has already rewarded long term holders, so any hint of further undervaluation matters for investors thinking about adding or trimming. Recent launches of higher end communities such as the new 55+ Regency at Valley...

After a strong five year run, with Simon Property Group stock returning 135.8%, the current market price of US$226.22 still sits below an intrinsic value estimate that points to the shares trading at a discount of about 25.2%. The broader valuation checks also lean in the same direction. Over the last 5 years, Simon Property Group has returned 135.8%. This puts fresh attention on whether the current price still leaves a margin between market value and intrinsic value. Expectations for...

Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) is back in focus after the board moved to terminate Chief Revenue Officer Geoffrey Hitchcock for cause, followed by Hitchcock filing a civil complaint alleging retaliatory termination and contract breaches. See our latest analysis for Red Cat Holdings. The legal dispute arrives after a sharp move in Red Cat Holdings’ share price, which fell 8.85% in the last session and is down 26.34% over 30 days, while the 1 year total shareholder return declined 18.10% but remains...

Monolithic Power Systems recently reported that its Enterprise Data segment, powered by AI server demand, grew very large year-over-year and now drives nearly 80% of its overall revenue growth. Management’s decision to lift its manufacturing capacity target from 4 billion to 6 billion units hints at a meaningful long-term commitment to AI infrastructure customers. We’ll now explore how this capacity expansion aimed at AI data centers could reshape Monolithic Power Systems’ broader investment...

NextEra Energy (NEE) is back in focus after securing large power supply agreements with Google for AI data centers, just as New York’s moratorium on new facilities highlights grid capacity and clean energy infrastructure. See our latest analysis for NextEra Energy. NextEra Energy’s share price has seen mixed momentum, with a 3.87% 1 month share price return and a decline of 7.11% over 3 months. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 26.34% suggests longer term holders have fared better as...

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its upcoming quarterly report, with expectations for higher earnings and revenues and potential for another upside surprise versus consensus estimates. See our latest analysis for Illinois Tool Works. At a share price of US$273.93, Illinois Tool Works has posted a 9.79% year to date share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 6.69% and 5 year total shareholder return of 36.49% point to steadier longer term...

Gevo, Inc. has appointed Todd Werpy to its Board as a Class II director, effective August 20, 2026, with his term running through the 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting. Werpy’s deep background in sustainable technologies, including senior innovation leadership at Archer-Daniels-Midland and authorship on biomass chemistry, could influence how Gevo advances its low‑carbon fuel and carbon removal ambitions. We’ll now consider how Werpy’s extensive sustainable technology and commercialization...

JPMorgan Chase stock has delivered a strong 160.1% return over the past five years, and the current Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate points to meaningful upside relative to the market price, while the broader valuation checks send a more cautious signal. Over 5 years, JPMorgan Chase has returned 160.1%, which puts extra focus on whether today’s price still leaves room for long term value. Record profitability and fee income from trading, investment banking and capital markets activity...

With inflation worries tied to energy markets, central banks keeping rates elevated and bond yields staying firm, the idea of getting paid to wait has fresh appeal. Dividend Powerhouses, companies yielding more than 5% with well covered, growing and stable payouts, can offer a way to seek regular income without relying solely on short term market moves. This article walks through three stocks from the Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield) screener. It explains what makes their dividends stand out,...

Sezzle Inc. recently raised its FY2026 financial guidance and, following earlier sector-beating performance, has been recognized by CNBC, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report for its fintech innovation, platform quality, and workplace culture. This combination of upgraded outlook and third-party recognition highlights how Sezzle’s positioning in buy-now-pay-later and digital payments is evolving beyond pure growth to broader operational and reputational strength. We’ll now examine how...

In the past quarter, QuantumScape Corporation reported a Q2 2026 net loss of US$98.24 million, or US$0.16 per share, narrowing losses from a year earlier and beating analyst expectations. Alongside these results, the company signaled a turning point by extending its solid-state battery ambitions beyond electric vehicles into AI data centers, aerospace, and defense, while ramping its Eagle Line pilot output and signing new collaborations with Honda and Volkswagen’s PowerCo. Next, we’ll...

Guardant Health (GH) recently reported a 48% year over year revenue increase in Q1 2026 and raised full year revenue guidance to US$1.30b to US$1.32b, putting its oncology and screening growth in focus. See our latest analysis for Guardant Health. Guardant Health’s recent Q1 update comes after a sharp shift in sentiment, with the stock posting a 90 day share price return of 71.56% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 231.68%, signalling strong momentum despite some short term...

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) is under an intense spotlight after short seller Carson Block of Muddy Waters Research questioned its fair value accounting for loans, just as the company heads into an earnings release that investors are closely watching. See our latest analysis for SoFi Technologies. Against this backdrop, SoFi Technologies has seen its share price come under pressure. The 1 day share price return has declined 3.23% and the year to date share price return is down 37.84%. At the same...

The crypto industry is moving further into the U.S. economic mainstream, with a projected US$55b contribution in 2026 and relatively high wages across more than 232,000 jobs. That kind of income and hiring power can ripple into banks, service providers and regional infrastructure stocks that help support or benefit from digital asset activity, especially in hubs like California, New York and Texas. This article breaks down 3 stocks from the Crypto Driven US Economy Growth Stock Opportunities...

In the second quarter of 2026, Commerce Bancshares reported higher net interest income of US$315.09 million and net income of US$159.79 million versus the prior year, alongside stable net loan charge-offs and ongoing share repurchases totaling US$110 million for 2,100,000 shares. These results, combined with long-running buybacks that have reduced the share count by very large amounts since 2005 and recent leadership transitions, supported an analyst upgrade citing a stronger earnings...

Goodyear Tire & Rubber recently supplied NASCAR Cup Series teams with a newly developed right-side tire for the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while also renewing its FIA three‑star environmental accreditation for racing operations. Together, these moves highlight how Goodyear is using motorsports as a high‑profile test bed for performance‑oriented innovation aligned with tighter environmental expectations. Next, we’ll examine how Goodyear’s renewed top-tier FIA environmental...

Trade tensions with Canada are back in the headlines, and tariffs on everything from autos to alcohol are back on the table. For retail and consumer investors, that kind of uncertainty can reshuffle competitive advantages, squeeze some companies, and open up pricing or market share opportunities for others. This article looks at how the proposed Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act of 2026 and recent tariff moves might affect U.S. retail and consumer stocks exposed to this story. It will...

Healthpeak Properties has returned 37.0% year to date, yet its valuation checks send mixed signals, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to material upside while market multiples suggest the stock screens as expensive. The 37.0% year to date gain may already reflect a lot of optimism about Healthpeak Properties' outlook, so fresh buyers need to think carefully about the margin of safety at current levels. The recent US$2.1b joint venture with Brookfield Asset Management can...

Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) has filed a defamation lawsuit against Wired Magazine and two reporters, challenging allegations around a purported discriminatory database. This development puts legal and reputational questions in focus for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Madison Square Garden Entertainment. At a share price of $78.18, Madison Square Garden Entertainment has shown strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 26.71% and a 1 year total shareholder...

ProPetro Holding has delivered a strong 122.4% return over the past year, yet its shares currently screen as expensive on the broader valuation checks, which raises a clear question about how much upside is already priced in. The stock is up 122.4% over the past year, which puts extra focus on whether recent enthusiasm has moved the price ahead of fundamentals. Expectations around potential growth from freestanding microgrids serving AI data centers can support optimism, while significant...

EchoStar (ECHO) stock has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left it down 13% over the past month and 24% over the past 3 months, despite a 1-year total return above 200%. See our latest analysis for EchoStar. At a share price of $92.28, EchoStar has seen momentum cool in the short term, with recent share price returns weaker even as longer term total shareholder returns remain very strong. This may hint at shifting views on its risk and growth profile. If EchoStar’s swings have you...

Marten Transport (MRTN) is back on investor radars after being highlighted as a strong momentum stock, supported by a Momentum Style Score of B, a Zacks Rank of #2 and rising earnings estimate revisions. See our latest analysis for Marten Transport. The current share price of Marten Transport at US$17.32 sits alongside a 90 day share price return of 16.79% and a year to date share price return of 51.27%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 35.86% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder...

Tariff policy has swung again, and this time billions of dollars in refunds with interest are flowing back to US businesses after a Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs. That extra cash can matter a lot for small and mid cap Industrials and Consumer Discretionary stocks that import components or finished goods, especially when balance sheets are tight and trade rules keep shifting. This article looks at 3 stocks exposed to this tariff refund story, all potentially positioned on the...

The latest move in KLA (KLAC) stock comes as chipmakers rally on renewed interest in artificial intelligence infrastructure, with dip buyers returning after a recent selloff and early earnings reports improving overall sentiment. See our latest analysis for KLA. Despite the recent pullback, with a 30 day share price return down 20.24% and a 7 day share price return down 4.37%, KLA still sits on a year to date share price return of 68.45% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. This...