| EIX | Edison International's stock (EIX) gained 3.4% today, likely influenced by the company reaffirming its 2026 earnings outlook and a recent court decision that didn't immediately assign Eaton Fire liability. Despite an ongoing wildfire risk and an investigation linking the Eaton Fire to its transmission towers, the market appears to be processing these mixed developments positively. The article also provides details on insider trading, institutional holdings, government contracts, and analyst price targets for EIX. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| TTWO | Take-Two Interactive director Michael Sheresky sold 127 shares of common stock for $31,116 on August 17, 2026, at a price of $245.01 per share. This transaction was part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to cover tax obligations from vested restricted stock. The sale leaves Sheresky with 65,368 shares, while analysts predict Take-Two will be profitable in fiscal year 2027, with strong recent financial results supported by franchises like NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| VRSK | Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) has filed a notice of appeal with the Delaware Supreme Court in a case against Exactlogix, Inc. (doing business as Acculynx.com) and Richard Spanton. This legal development follows a Delaware Chancery Court ruling that rejected Verisk's attempt to terminate its $2.35 billion acquisition of AccuLynx. The company's stock is currently trading at $178.85, down 21% year-to-date, though InvestingPro analysis suggests it may be undervalued. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| CVX | Chevron (NYSE:CVX) shares climbed 1.5% following an oil and gas discovery offshore Angola and Equinor's acquisition of a stake in Chevron’s Namibia exploration license. The company also reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with $6.06 EPS and $67.20 billion in revenue, and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.78. Despite positive developments, analysts noted potential concerns due to retreating oil prices and significant insider selling, maintaining a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $207.13. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| LRCX | Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) stock experienced a 4.6% intraday drop to $327.92, despite strong quarterly results with EPS of $1.82 and revenue up 30% year-over-year. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $358.47, though some insiders sold approximately $27.6 million worth of stock over the last 90 days. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.26, yielding 0.3%. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| VZ | Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) saw its shares rise by 1.2% to $48.63 on Tuesday, despite trading volume being 50% below its daily average. The company recently exceeded EPS expectations but fell short on revenue, and analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus rating with an average target of $50.84. Verizon also offers a quarterly dividend of $0.7075, equating to a 5.8% yield. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| ANET | Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) shares dropped 4.6% to $192.61, despite broadly bullish analyst ratings and strong quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations. While the company reported $1.02 EPS and $3.04 billion in revenue, up 37.7% year over year, insiders have sold a significant 4.34 million shares worth approximately $798.6 million in the last 90 days. Analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with an average target price of $226.05, with several recent upgrades pushing targets to $250-$255. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| IBM | International Business Machines (IBM) shares rose 1.7% in mid-day trading but with lower-than-average volume. Despite risks like weak mainframe performance and a securities fraud investigation, growth catalysts include Maximo software adoption and enterprise AI momentum. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a $265.40 price target, and IBM offers a 2.9% dividend yield. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| FDX | A FedEx-led consortium has received EU approval for its acquisition of InPost, a deal valued at $9 billion. FedEx is expected to hold a 37% stake in InPost if the proposal is finalized. The article also mentions the Memphis Business Journal's "Building Memphis Awards 2027" nominations. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| VRSK | Verisk Analytics has filed a notice of appeal with the Delaware Supreme Court concerning its legal dispute with Exactlogix, Inc. (Acculynx.com) and Richard Spanton. This action follows a previous Delaware Chancery Court ruling that rejected Verisk's attempt to terminate its $2.35 billion acquisition of AccuLynx, entitling AccuLynx to damages. The company's stock is currently down 21% year-to-date, though InvestingPro analysis suggests it may be undervalued. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| STE | STERIS plc director Richard C. Breeden has filed a Rule 144 notice to sell up to 4,110 ordinary shares, valued at approximately $953,114.00, through Charles Schwab on the NYSE, with a target sale date of August 18, 2026. These shares were acquired on August 13, 2025, via an "Exercise & Hold" transaction. This proposed sale follows a previous transaction where Breeden sold 1,481 shares of STERIS plc on June 2, 2026, for $310,285.00. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| NWL | Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) stock fell 1.82% to $5.93 on Tuesday, underperforming the broader market. This marked the second consecutive day of losses for the stock, while the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced declines. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| TTWO | Director Laverne Evans Srinivasan sold 362 shares of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO) stock for $88,693.62, reducing her direct holdings by 4.15%. This transaction follows a previous sale in June. Despite the insider sale and a recent earnings miss on EPS, analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $296.95, and institutional investors hold a significant majority of the company's stock. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| TTWO | Take-Two Interactive Software director Ellen Siminoff sold 334 shares of TTWO stock for $80,941.56, reducing her ownership by 16.7%. This transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Despite missing Q1 earnings expectations, analysts maintain a "Buy" rating for TTWO, with institutional investors holding a significant 95.46% stake in the company. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| CMI | Cummins Inc (CMI) shares fell 3.2% to $620.81, placing it significantly overvalued according to its GF Value™ estimate of $351.47. Despite a strong GF Score™ of 84/100, driven by high profitability and growth, the company's valuation rank is low, and insiders have sold $47.3 million worth of shares with no buying activity. This suggests caution for investors due to potential future price corrections. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| NEM | Newmont Corp (NEM) shares fell 3.6% today to $115.98, remaining significantly overvalued by 45.1% according to GuruFocus's GF Value of $79.91. Despite a strong GF Score of 81/100, indicating robust financial strength and growth, the valuation component is weak at 3/10. Furthermore, insiders have sold $11.9 million worth of shares over the past year with no buying activity, signaling potential caution for investors. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| ETN | Eaton Corp PLC (ETN) shares recently dropped 5.3% to $431.33, though the stock remains overvalued by 3.3% according to GuruFocus's GF Value of $417.65. Despite strong year-to-date performance and high GF Score of 89/100 driven by growth and profitability, its P/E ratio is significantly above its historical median. Insider selling of $22.0M over the past year further suggests caution for investors. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| GILD | Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) shares increased by 3.2% to $143.44, but GuruFocus's GF Value indicates the stock is 34.9% overvalued, with an estimated intrinsic value of $106.32. The company's GF Score is 74/100, highlighting strong profitability but weak momentum and insider selling of $77.5 million over the past year, signaling caution for investors. Its current forward P/E of 45.5x is also significantly higher than its historical median, reinforcing the overvaluation assessment. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| MRTN | Marten Transport (Nasdaq: MRTN) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share, payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2026. This marks the company's 65th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, bringing total cash dividends paid since 2010 to $285.9 million, including special dividends. Marten Transport specializes in temperature-sensitive and dry truck-based transportation services across North America. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| TECH | Bio-Techne CEO Kim Kelderman reported multiple equity award updates on August 15, 2026, acquiring 21,470 shares of common stock through exercises while 10,821 shares were withheld for tax and exercise costs. The Board authorized discretionary vesting for certain performance restricted stock units and options, with the remaining portions forfeited. Kelderman continues to hold substantial stock options and performance RSUs. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| FIS | Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) is considered 19.8% undervalued with a fair value of $51.04, despite a recent share price decline. The company reported strong Q2 earnings and expanded its Digital One Commercial banking platform into APAC, alongside introducing new AI-powered fintech solutions. Analysts believe the company's long-term cash flow potential supports a higher valuation than its current market price, but also acknowledge competitive pressures and potential disruption from decentralized finance. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| CMI | Cummins Inc. (CMI) shares fell 3.17% to $620.81 on Tuesday, despite a broader market downturn where the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined. The stock closed 15.85% below its 52-week high, yet still managed to outperform some competitors on a rough trading day. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| JKHY | Financial technology firm Jack Henry & Associates surpassed fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates due to strong demand for its banking and payments offerings. The company reported a profit of $1.57 per share and revenue of approximately $644 million, both exceeding analyst expectations. CEO Greg Adelson highlighted strong technology spending and a robust sales pipeline as key drivers for continued growth. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| RJF | Raymond James has resumed coverage of Safehold Inc. (NYSE:SAFE) with a Market Perform rating, acknowledging the potential for ground leases but noting the low current return profile and challenges in valuation due to the long lease terms. The firm values Safehold shares as fairly valued at current levels, aligning with net lease REITs based on blended metrics and dividend yield. This comes as Safehold recently reported Q2 2026 earnings matching forecasts and originated several new ground leases, while another analyst, Citizens, maintained an Outperform rating but revised down future EPS estimates. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| CRM | Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) experienced a significant 36.7% drop in short interest in July, totaling 29.4 million shares by July 31st, representing 3.7% of shares outstanding. Institutional investors maintain high ownership, with 80.43% of the stock held by hedge funds and other institutions, while analysts rate the stock as a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $249.49. Salesforce recently traded up 2.8% at $196.28 and exceeded revenue and EPS estimates in its last earnings report. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| PED | Clark Moore, a shareholder of PEDEVCO CORP (PED), has filed a Rule 144 notice to sell 5,277 common shares with an aggregate market value of $66,120.81 through Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. These shares were acquired as compensation on January 23, 2023. This intended sale follows previous Rule 144 sales by Clark Moore, totaling 3,765 shares on August 17, 2026, and 18,797 shares on June 30, 2026. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| RTX | RTX shares increased by 1.8% to $225.73, buoyed by a $23 billion Navy defense contract and a $745 million missile-defense order, strengthening its defense pipeline. The company's Q2 earnings surpassed expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.89 and revenue of $24.71 billion, leading to raised 2026 guidance. Despite a "Moderate Buy" consensus from analysts, RTX's high valuation (39.7 times earnings) suggests a need for sustained growth to justify its current stock price. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| JNJ | Johnson & Johnson is poised to lead Delix Therapeutics' $85M Series C funding round, valuing the neuroplastogen developer at $190M pre-money. Delix, known for its non-hallucinogenic psychedelic approach, recently announced positive Phase Ib results for its lead candidate, zalsupindole (DLX-001), for major depressive disorder. This investment marks a significant entry for a major pharmaceutical company into the non-hallucinogenic psychedelic space, despite recent challenges faced by Delix. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| LNT | Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation, has announced the pricing of a $500 million public offering of 5.100% senior debentures due in 2031. The proceeds from this offering are intended to reduce outstanding capital under its receivables purchase and sale program, decrease commercial paper, and/or for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on August 21, 2026. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| MSFT | China is accelerating the removal of a customized version of Microsoft's Windows 10 from state-linked entities, citing data-security concerns, pushing forward the planned retirement by several months. This move is part of Beijing's broader strategy to transition government agencies and state-owned companies to domestically developed technology and away from foreign software. Despite these political headwinds, China remains a significant market for Microsoft's cloud and AI services, with major Chinese firms like ByteDance and Tencent being key clients. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| SCHW | Jonathan S. Beatty, MD, Head of Advisor Services at Schwab (SCHW), reported selling 1,000 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026, at a weighted average price of $111.3301 per share through a trust. After this transaction, the trust holds 10,738 shares and Beatty directly holds 32,459 shares. The sale price reflects multiple trades between $111.19 and $111.405 per share. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| EIX | Edison International's (EIX) stock rose 3.4% to $73.69, but GuruFocus's GF Value™ indicates it is 2.1% overvalued compared to its intrinsic value of $72.18. Despite a low P/E ratio relative to its historical median, the company has a low financial strength rating and has seen significant insider selling, suggesting a cautious outlook for investors. The GF Score™ of 69/100 points to above-average performance, primarily driven by strong valuation but offset by financial vulnerabilities and weak momentum. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| JBHT | Shares of JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) recently fell 3.2%, bringing its current price to $274.19. GuruFocus's GF Value™ assessment indicates the stock is significantly overvalued at this price, despite a strong year-to-date performance and a high GF Score™ of 82/100. Insider selling activity, totaling $13.8 million over the past year, further suggests caution for potential investors. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| SLB | SLB has launched its QI-FWI quantitative interpretation full-waveform inversion solution at IMAGE 2026, aiming to provide geoscientists with earlier insights into reservoir rocks and fluids. This new data-driven seismic solution streamlines the process of understanding subsurface properties by directly producing key rock and fluid properties from seismic data, reducing the need for multiple traditional processing steps. The QI-FWI solution analyzes both pressure and shear waves to deliver P-impedance and Vp/Vs, which are crucial for exploration, well planning, and monitoring reservoir changes over time. | Bullish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| ZG | Zillow Group's COO & CFO, Jeremy Hofmann, sold a total of 9,171 Class C Capital Stock shares in two separate transactions in August 2026. The first sale of 3,510 shares on August 13 was to cover tax withholding upon restricted stock unit vesting, while the second sale of 5,661 shares on August 17 was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The total value of these sales exceeded $314,000, with weighted average prices around $34.17-$34.24 per share. | Bearish | 2026-08-18 22:23:02 |
| CVX | Michael Patrick Guest, a U.S. Congressman from Mississippi's 3rd district, has sold shares in Airbnb, Chevron, and e.l.f. Beauty through a Trust - KF19 account, with each transaction valued between $1,001 and $15,000 and executed at a loss. These transactions, along with the surrender of ExxonMobil shares due to a name change, were reported late due to an oversight by a compliance firm, which Guest has addressed by notifying ethics staff and initiating an additional compliance review. Guest stated he has no role in the trust's decisions, but is required to report the trades as his family are beneficiaries. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| ELLA | Ellington Credit Company (NYSE:EARN) saw a substantial 71.0% increase in short interest during July, reaching 1.25 million shares by July 31st, representing 3.4% of outstanding shares and a 2.7-day 'days-to-cover' ratio. The company reported lower-than-expected Q2 earnings of $0.15 per share and revenue of $6.08 million, missing consensus estimates. Despite this, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a $5.50 consensus price target, and the company declared a monthly dividend of $0.08, indicating a 21.8% annualized yield. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| LLY | Eli Lilly & Co. has filed a Form 144 with the SEC on August 17, 2026, indicating a proposed sale of 6,500 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $7,638,150. The securities were acquired on February 10, 2025, as a stock bonus from the issuer. This filing provides details about the transaction and the filer's representation regarding material adverse information. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| APD | Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) stock fell by 2.62% to $300.86 on Monday, underperforming the broader market. This decline occurred during a generally negative trading session where the S&P 500 Index dropped by 0.52% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.51%. The stock's fall ended a two-day winning streak. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| COF | Shares of Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) fell by 2.25% on Monday, closing at $221.45, despite a five-day winning streak being snapped. This underperformance occurred during a generally down day for the stock market, with both the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experiencing declines. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| F | Ford Motor Co. shares fell by 2.23% on Monday, closing at $14.05. This performance lagged behind the broader market, as both the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced declines. The stock's drop ended a two-day period of gains. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| HSIC | Henry Schein stock is trading near its 52-week high after Wall Street Zen upgraded its rating to Buy. The company reported strong Q2 2026 earnings, beating EPS estimates, and its fiscal year guidance is close to analyst expectations. Despite the upgrade, the broader analyst view remains "Hold" with a limited upside to the average price target. | Bullish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| TKO | Gregory Fenelon and related entities have reported a 5% beneficial ownership stake in TKO Group Holdings, Inc. This group, including Fenelon Opportunity Fund Inc. and The Gregory Fenelon Revocable Living Trust, holds 9,463,500 shares of TKO common stock with sole voting and dispositive power. The filing indicates a passive investment, with no intention of influencing control of the issuer. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| ESS | Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS) shares fell by 1.55% on Monday to $283.06, ending a two-day winning streak, despite an overall dismal trading session for the stock market. This decline occurred while the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced losses. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| ROST | Shares of Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) fell by 4.11% on Monday, closing at $235.28, in a session where the broader market also saw declines. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both dropped over 0.5%. Ross Stores' stock is now 8.45% below its 52-week high of $257.00, which was reached on August 3rd. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| YUM | Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) stock fell by 2.01% on Monday, closing at $145.14, marking its second consecutive day of losses. Despite this decline, the stock reportedly outperformed the broader market, as both the S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average also experienced losses on what was described as a grim trading session. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| ADBE | Adobe's interim CFO, Steven Day, added 30 shares of common stock to his direct holdings after the vesting and exercise of 58 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on August 15, 2026. This net addition resulted from 28 shares being withheld to cover tax liability. Day now directly holds 5,349.696 common shares and 231 RSUs, with the remaining RSUs vesting quarterly. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| TXT | Textron Inc. (TXT) saw its stock decline by 1.52% to $87.65 on Monday, despite a general market downturn where both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell. The company's stock closed 13.70% below its 52-week high of $101.57, achieved on February 18th. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| AXON | Axon's Chief Revenue Officer, Cameron Brooks, was granted 15,810 performance-based restricted stock units (XSUs) that will vest on April 1, 2027, provided he remains employed. These units are part of the 2024 eXponential Stock Plan, with performance conditions for the fourth tranche certified on August 16, 2026. Following this award, Brooks now directly holds 67,980.933 shares of Axon common stock. | Bearish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |
| GLW | Corning (NYSE: GLW) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years, with an annualized return of 17.93%. An initial investment of $1,000 in GLW stock 15 years ago would now be worth $12,232.34. This demonstrates the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth over time. | Bullish | 2026-08-17 22:23:02 |