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American Outdoor Brands: Why I Believe The Risk/Reward Is Tilting Positive
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. saw Q2 net sales decline 5% year-over-year, driven by softer demand in meat-processing and gun-cleaning products. Traditional retail channel sales rose 2.3%, offsetting a 15.9% e-commerce decline as retailers tightened inventories amid shifting consumer spending patterns. Gross margin remained robust at 45.6% but is expected to contract to 42–43% due to tariff-related costs and inventory clearance.
ACRES Commercial Realty: Book Value Expands As Buybacks Shrink Outstanding Shares
ACRES Commercial Realty grew its book value by $1.70 per share sequentially to $29.63 during the third quarter, with the common currently swapping hands at a 20.42% discount. The mREIT bought back 153,000 common shares at a 36% discount to book value during the third quarter, with $2.5 million left on its buyback program. Shareholders in the Series C Preferreds are earning a current yield of 10.15% with these trading at a small 0.8% premium to their liquidation value.
Planet Labs shares soar after strong Q3 earnings, AI demand drives growth
Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) shares surged 25% on Wednesday after the satellite imaging and AI-focused data company reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results that beat analysts' expectations. Revenue rose 33% year-on-year to $81.3 million, well above the Street estimate of $72.2 million.
C3.ai Stock Slides 35% in 6 Months, Buy the Dip or Stay Cautious?
AI's 35% slide spotlights sales missteps, margin pressure and shutdown impacts even as bookings rebound and partnerships expand.
Here's Why 'Trend' Investors Would Love Betting on Helios Technologies (HLIO)
If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Helios Technologies (HLIO) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Is Still a Bargain Stock
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Strattec Security (STRT) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
Strattec Security (STRT) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover FGI Industries (FGI)
FGI Industries (FGI) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
Here's Why Momentum in Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. - Unsponsored ADR (OTSKY) Should Keep going
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. - Unsponsored ADR (OTSKY) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move.
Fast-paced Momentum Stock Cimpress (CMPR) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
Cimpress (CMPR) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Why Fast-paced Mover Lumen (LUMN) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
Lumen (LUMN) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Why Fast-paced Mover Gap (GAP) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Gap (GAP) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Walt Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI and licenses characters for use on Sora
Disney's deal with OpenAI will allow fans to make short-form clips using Disney characters.
Can Intuitive Surgical Weather GLP-1 Drag on Bariatric Surgery?
Intuitive Surgical grapples with a GLP-1-driven bariatric slump but leans on strong general surgery gains and rising da Vinci 5 adoption.
BAE Systems Clinches $1.7B APKWS Production Contract From US Navy
BAESY lands a $1.7B Navy contract to ramp up APKWS kit production, meeting surging U.S. and international demand for precision munitions.
AutoZone Q1 Earnings & Revenues Fall Short of Expectations
AutoZone posts softer Q1 results as earnings and sales miss estimates despite solid commercial gains and continued store expansion.
Ondas Stock Skyrockets Over 725% in a Year: Time to Lock in Profits?
ONDS' 725.5% surge fueled by its fast-growing OAS unit now faces valuation pressure and rising execution risks.
NetApp and F5 Expand Partnership to Strengthen AI Data and PQC Security
NTAP deepens its F5 collaboration to boost AI data performance and deliver quantum-ready security across enterprise S3 environments.
Key Reasons to Add Ventas Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now
VTR gains momentum as its healthcare real estate portfolio, research investments and solid balance sheet point to further growth potential.
Cross Country Healthcare: The Failed Merger Is Disappointing, But Selling Here Would Be A Mistake
Cross Country Healthcare saw its merger with Aya Healthcare collapse after the government shutdown pushed back the HSR waiting period expiration date. CCRN will receive a $20 million termination fee from Aya, adding to an already formidable cash position. Management has announced that it will immediately undergo up to $40 million in share buybacks, capitalizing on a low stock price.
Intel's Growth Inflection Is Real
Intel Corporation has more than doubled since my January 2025 upgrade, dramatically outperforming Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices as its long-awaited turnaround finally shows up in the numbers. INTC's turnaround is driven by strong segment performance, margin improvement, and foundry business momentum, supporting sustained bullishness into next year. Massive cash inflows from U.S. government, SoftBank, Nvidia, Altera and Mobileye plus $4.3B of debt paydown have de‑risked the INTC balance sheet and eased leverage worries.
OKYO Pharma reports favorable outcomes from Phase 2 neuropathic corneal pain study
OKYO Pharma Ltd (NASDAQ:OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), said patients treated with its investigational therapy urcosimod in its recently completed Phase 2 trial showed improvements in corneal nerve structure, a potential indicator of nerve restoration. The 18-patient, randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial evaluated corneal nerve health using in vivo confocal microscopy.
Chimera Investment Corporation: We Play Defense With The Bonds And Still Get Paid Close To 9%
Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) exhibits moderately solid fundamentals for an mREIT, with total assets of $15.1 billion and a market cap of $1.07 billion. CIM's portfolio is heavily weighted toward re-performing loans (64%), with significant leverage (debt-to-equity 4.8x) and high exposure to collateralized debt. The baby bonds and preferred stocks yield 8–9.4%, compensating for elevated risk; CIMP and CIM.PR.A stand out for their higher yields among peers.
JEPQ's 10% Dividend Is Legendary, But At What Cost?
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (quite the mouthful!) (NASDAQ:JEPQ) has attracted nearly $32 billion in assets with a simple and appealing feature: a remarkably high 11.52% dividend yield.
Disney and OpenAI Are Bringing Disney Characters to the Sora App
The companies reached a three-year licensing agreement that allows Sora to add Disney characters into user generated content.
Boomers Looking for Passive Income Can Buy 5 Safe High-Yield Monthly Income Stocks
Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.
UNFI Sets New Long-Term Targets, Outlines Multi-Year Growth Plan
United Natural Foods outlines a multi-year plan targeting steadier growth, stronger cash flow and major operational upgrades through fiscal 2028.
How Is Kratos Defense Benefiting From Surging SRM Demand?
KTOS gains momentum as its affordable rocket and SRM technologies drive hypersonic testing demand.
Reasons to Retain West Pharmaceutical Stock in Your Portfolio for Now
WST leans on strong HVP demand, rising GLP-1 exposure and Annex 1 tailwinds, even as pricing and device margins weigh on near-term performance.
Gold ETFs in the Spotlight as 2025 Draws to a Close
Gold ETFs like GLD draw attention as gold's record-breaking 2025 rally fuels strong demand for ETFs heading into 2026.
