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Retirement planning is getting a rethink as new research questions the old 4% withdrawal rule and points more attention toward guaranteed income and flexible payout options. That shift in thinking is putting fresh focus on companies tied to annuities, insurance, and retirement solutions that help manage longevity risk and market swings. For investors, an important opportunity is to understand which stocks are most exposed to this trend and how they might fit, or not fit, into a long-term...

Blackstone (BX) is back in focus after Kuwait Oil Company agreed to a US$16.0b lease and leaseback joint venture covering Kuwait’s entire domestic and export oil pipeline network over a 20.5 year period. See our latest analysis for Blackstone. The Kuwait pipeline joint venture headlines a busy period for Blackstone, with the stock trading at US$133.90 and showing a 16.03% 1 month share price return, while year to date the share price return is down 15.68%. This follows Q2 earnings and...

In recent days, Charter Communications reported second-quarter 2026 results showing slightly lower sales and net income year on year, while continuing substantial share repurchases and launching a new Spectrum TV Control Pro service for business customers. At the same time, Charter initiated a multi-billion-dollar debt exchange and filed a new shelf registration for debt securities, signaling an active reshaping of its balance sheet that has drawn increased analyst scrutiny of its...

Moody's (MCO) stock is in focus after the company reported second quarter results that showed higher revenue, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Moody's. Moody's stock has eased slightly in the wake of the earnings release, with a 7.6% 1 month share price return and a decline in 1 year total shareholder return of 4.4%, which points to solid longer term momentum but some recent cooling. If Moody's results have you...

Del Monte Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,219.1 million, but net income fell to US$21.2 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations dropped to US$0.44, while the board also declared a US$0.30 per-share quarterly dividend payable on September 4, 2026. The combination of weaker profitability versus a year ago and the decision to maintain a cash dividend raises questions about how Del Monte balances earnings pressure with shareholder...

AT&T (NYSE:T) has completed a US$23b acquisition of nationwide wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal adds substantial mid band and low band spectrum that is intended to support AT&T's 5G network capacity and coverage. The transaction is positioned to support advanced connectivity and AI focused services across AT&T's wireless footprint. AT&T is one of the largest U.S. telecom companies, with a core focus on wireless, broadband, and enterprise connectivity. The newly acquired...

Plug Power stock has had a harsh ride over the past few years and the valuation checks currently lean expensive, which raises questions about how much of the story is already in the price after such a steep long term decline. Over the past 5 years, Plug Power shares have fallen 92.6%, which puts the current market value in the context of a very deep drawdown for long term holders. The push to restructure under Project Quantum Leap and narrow losses can support the case for higher future cash...

Esquire Financial Holdings (ESQ) drew investor attention on 23 July 2026 after reporting second quarter and first half results that showed higher net interest income and net income versus the same periods last year. See our latest analysis for Esquire Financial Holdings. The earnings release sits alongside strong recent market interest in Esquire Financial Holdings, with a 21.37% 90 day share price return and a 451.32% 5 year total shareholder return that signal sustained positive momentum...

Sysco (SYY) heads into its August 4 earnings release with investors watching for higher revenues and a year over year earnings increase, as recent analyst estimates reflect a more optimistic stance. See our latest analysis for Sysco. Sysco’s recent 7 day share price return of 4.90% and 90 day share price return of 15.18% suggest momentum has been building ahead of earnings, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 11.79% points to steadier longer term progress. If you are looking beyond...

Earlier this week, L3Harris Technologies announced multi-year framework agreements with the Department of War and Lockheed Martin to massively expand propulsion production for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD missile defense systems over seven years, alongside a confirmed quarterly dividend of US$1.2500 per share payable in September 2026. These long-term propulsion deals highlight L3Harris’s deepening role in U.S. missile defense infrastructure, underpinned by billions in capacity investments across its...

In July 2026, Valley National Bancorp reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing net interest income of US$487.02 million and net income of US$170.89 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside lower net charge-offs of US$22.05 million versus US$37.83 million. Despite authorizing buybacks earlier in the year, the bank repurchased no shares in the most recent quarter while still affirming a quarterly dividend of US$0.11 per share, underscoring a preference for cash returns over...

Berkshire Hathaway stock has delivered an 81.8% return over 5 years, yet the latest valuation work suggests the current share price of US$512.37 still sits at a meaningful discount to an intrinsic value estimate based on the Excess Returns model. Berkshire Hathaway's 81.8% return over the past 5 years points to a stock that has already rewarded patient shareholders. This makes any remaining upside case more reliant on the underlying valuation than on momentum. The completed acquisition of...

Rithm Capital stock was edging higher in regular trading on Tuesday, up a little over 1% around US$9.90, even as the headline earnings print looked soft. Net income came in at US$20.2 million for the quarter and basic earnings per share landed near US$0.04, a much thinner result than recent quarters. The market’s first take is mild relief rather than excitement. For long term investors, the focus now shifts to whether this mortgage and real estate platform can protect margins and support its...

Infleqtion stock has fallen sharply year to date, yet the broader valuation checks currently lean toward the shares looking expensive rather than like a clear bargain. Infleqtion is down 44.2% year to date, which raises the question of whether the recent share price slide has fully reset expectations or if investors are still paying up for the story. Fresh government projects, new deployments and leadership hires can support long term demand for Infleqtion's quantum systems, but execution...

Recent price action and context for National Beverage National Beverage (FIZZ) recently attracted investor attention after a 4.1% gain in a single session, with the stock closing at $32.54 on 28 July 2026. That move follows a mixed pattern, including a roughly 5.7% rise over the past week, a small decline over the past month, and a larger fall over the past 3 months and past year. See our latest analysis for National Beverage. For context, National Beverage now trades at $32.54 per share,...

In the past week, Omnicom Group reported Q2 2026 results showing 6.1% organic growth in core operations, stronger margins, and raised full-year organic growth guidance following its acquisition of Interpublic Group. Alongside these results, Omnicom highlighted progress toward US$900 million of 2026 cost synergies, continued portfolio streamlining, and a sizeable share repurchase program that has already retired billions of dollars of stock. We’ll now examine how this combination of stronger...

Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) stock is in focus after the company refinanced its main unsecured credit facility, lifted total borrowing capacity to about $1.3b, and pushed key debt maturities further out. See our latest analysis for Apple Hospitality REIT. Set against this refinancing news, Apple Hospitality REIT’s share price has climbed 24.78% over the past 90 days and the year-to-date share price return of 39.47% points to strong recent momentum, while the 1-year total shareholder return...

Quantum Computing Inc. recently appointed Susan G. Hunt, a veteran enterprise sales leader with experience at Salesforce and LivePerson, as Chief Revenue Officer, while former CRO Dr. Pouya Dianat moved into the newly created Chief Product Officer role, both effective July 17, 2026. This pairing of a commercially focused CRO with a product-centric insider suggests Quantum Computing is tightening the link between revenue generation and product development to better convert its quantum...

Eagle Materials (EXP) is back in focus after reporting first quarter results. The company reported sales of US$650.97 million and net income of US$102.13 million, alongside lower earnings per share than a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Eagle Materials. The mixed first quarter earnings seem to have reset expectations around Eagle Materials, with the share price at US$222.05 after a 2.47% one-day share price return and an 8.55% 90-day share price return, while the one-year total...

Recently, Ryman Hospitality Properties reached a new 52-week high as investors reacted to its consistent record of topping earnings expectations and improving analyst estimates. This combination of sustained earnings outperformance and increasingly favorable analyst views is drawing attention to how Ryman’s fundamentals align with its current valuation signals. We’ll now examine how this strengthening analyst sentiment and earnings record interacts with Ryman’s existing investment narrative...

COPT Defense Properties stock barely moved on the earnings news, edging up about 0.5% in midday trading, yet the report itself was anything but quiet. The headline was a fresh quarterly high for funds from operations per share, a key real estate investment trust profit gauge, at US$0.71 and ahead of guidance. That came alongside a raised full year FFO outlook. The market reaction so far looks muted compared with the steady profitability trend that management is leaning on as it tweaks...

In July 2026, Baker Hughes reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, secured approximately US$10.5 billion in new orders, completed its acquisition of Chart Industries, and announced a new quarterly dividend of US$0.23 per share. These developments, including major LNG and hypermobile data center power contracts and an expanded industrial portfolio via Chart, underscore Baker Hughes’ growing role in supplying complex energy and power infrastructure solutions across...

Biogen earnings event and why it matters for shareholders Biogen (BIIB) has just reported second quarter 2026 earnings, giving investors fresh detail on how its large neurology focused portfolio is translating into revenue, profit and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Biogen. Biogen shares trade at US$205.61 after a 2.73% 1 day share price return and an 8.63% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 62.36% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder...

Recently, Axon Enterprise reported that its annual recurring revenue from long-term contracts has continued to rise, alongside further improvements in operating margins and earnings relative to peers. This combination of expanding recurring revenue and growing operational efficiency highlights how Axon is deepening revenue visibility while scaling its public safety technology platform. We’ll now explore how this steady expansion in recurring revenue reshapes Axon’s existing investment...