Spire Inc. SR is transforming into a pure-play regulated gas utility through strategic acquisitions and the divestiture of non-core assets. This transformation further helps in reducing business risk and improving cash flow. The company's portfolio simplification continues to support consistent ear…
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. HLI recently agreed to acquire Intrepid Financial Partners, an independent investment bank focused on advising clients across the energy sector. The deal, signed on June 27, is expected to close before Sept. 30, 2026. As part of the transaction, Intrepid’s investment banking pr…
ServiceNow NOW shares have plunged 32% in the year-to-date period compared with the broader Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 18.2%. The underperformance reflects delayed closings of several large on-premise deals in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict in the region, which created…
Shares of Chubb Limited CB have gained 17.6% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s growth of 1.6%. Its share price closed at $340.74 on Tuesday, near its 52-week high of $345.67, reflecting strong investor confidence.Chubb's strong underwriting performance, growing investment income and di…
Eni S.p.A E, an Italian integrated energy company, in partnership with Libya’s state-owned National Oil Company ("NOC"), announced that it has successfully started production from the Sabratha Compression Project through its joint venture, Mellitah Oil & Gas. The Sabratha Compression Project is an…
Constellium SE CSTM is poised to gain from solid momentum in its Aerospace & Transportation (A&T) segment. The segment’s shipments surged 18% to 60 thousand metric tons in the first quarter of 2026. Higher shipments of aerospace and transportation, industry and defense (TID) rolled products aided t…
Howmet Aerospace Inc.’s HWM shares have surged 52.6% in the past year, outpacing the industry and the S&P 500, which have returned 7.1% and 24.6%, respectively. The company has also outshone its peers like Textron Inc. TXT and RTX Corporation RTX, which have returned 13.3% and 31.6%, respectively…
ITT Inc. ITT is benefiting from strong sales volume and order growth. The company’s Flow Technologies segment is gaining from strength in the short-cycle business, driven by market share gains across all product categories. Solid demand for pumps, valves and aftermarket services is aiding the segme…
Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) has unveiled an updated second-quarter 2026 guidance, stating the fact that post the acquisition completion of Sun Country Airlines on May 13, 2026, the combined company is likely to have a collective impact on the second-quarter results from the date of deal-closure…
Shares of W.R. Berkley Corporation WRB have gained momentum. The stock has moved above its 200-day simple moving average (SMA), signaling a short-term bullish trend. Its share price as of Tuesday was $70.53, down 10.7% from its 52-week high of $78.96.The 200-day SMA is a key indicator for traders a…
Post Holdings, Inc. POST highlighted continued improvement in cereal category trends compared with the prior year. Category volume declined 3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, while the decline moderated to 2.5% in April, indicating that demand is gradually recovering. Although category perfor…
Advanced Micro Devices AMD recently introduced Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package (MoP) adaptive system-on-chips (SoCs), integrating up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory into a single package to deliver up to 288GB/s bandwidth while reducing board space requirements by as much as 60%. The new architect…
Textron TXT continues to strengthen its position in the helicopter market through its Bell business, which develops advanced rotorcraft for military, government and commercial customers worldwide. Bell's helicopters are designed to deliver reliable performance, mission flexibility and advanced capa…
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. FIX is entering 2026 with unprecedented business momentum, but its record backlog also raises an important question: can the company execute this growing pipeline without compromising profitability?The mechanical and electrical contracting leader ended the first quarter of…
Investors in Tyler Technologies, Inc. TYL need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Sept. 18, 2026 $230.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows…
Apple AAPL is increasingly leveraging AI as a core driver of revenue growth across its services and hardware businesses. Management is positioning Apple Intelligence as deeply integrated into the company’s ecosystem rather than as a standalone AI product. The company recently introduced major updat…
Quanta Services, Inc. PWR is significantly increasing capital investments to capitalize on one of the strongest infrastructure spending cycles in decades. While its aggressive capital expenditure strategy may pressure near-term cash flows, it could also strengthen its competitive position for years…
The United States and Iran had signed an interim deal last month that ended months of conflict and led to the resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. With both countries having entered a 60-day negotiation period to reach a permanent peace deal, commodity prices have retreated from th…
Radian Group Inc. RDN, a global multi-line specialty insurer, is one of the largest private mortgage insurance providers in the United States. Private mortgage insurance plays an important role in the U.S. housing finance system because it promotes affordable homeownership while helping protect mor…
Huntington Ingalls Industries HII continues to strengthen its position in the naval sustainment market through its long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy and broad portfolio of shipbuilding, maintenance and lifecycle support capabilities. The company provides mission-critical maintenance, mod…