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CenterPoint Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

MP Materials Corp (MP) reports a 63% year-over-year increase in NDPR oxide production and doubles material segment revenue, despite facing operational challenges.

Electricity demand is rising, nuclear power is helping meet it, and the nuclear upturn could last for years.

The S&P 500 has surged higher over the past five weeks at a pace that few strategists predicted at the start of 2026, yet one of the largest asset managers on the planet believes the rally is far from finished. Franklin Templeton Institute, the research arm of the approximately $1.68 trillion ...

Investing.com -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his country’s commitment to a mutual defense treaty with Russia on Saturday, according to reporting from Reuters.

Recent performance snapshot for American Express stock American Express (AXP) has drawn investor attention after recent price moves, with the stock now around $318.69 and mixed returns over the past month and past 3 months prompting closer scrutiny of its valuation and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for American Express. At a share price of $318.69, American Express has a 30 day share price return of 3.8%. Its year to date share price return of a 14.5% decline contrasts with a 1 year...

Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) is laying off 8,000 employees as part of an expanded cost control effort. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is linking the cuts directly to record AI infrastructure spending and heavier investment in data centers. Resources are being redirected from employee compensation toward AI hardware and related capital expenditure. The move is contributing to wider pressure on tech employment as peers reassess workforce and AI budgets. For you as an investor, this puts a spotlight on...

Palladyne AI (PDYN) is back in focus after its Q1 2026 update, which paired more than doubled revenue and a larger contract backlog with wider losses, while management kept full year guidance unchanged. See our latest analysis for Palladyne AI. The Q1 update landed after a choppy few months for the stock, with a 90 day share price return of a 14.11% decline but a year to date share price gain of 30.30%. The 3 year total shareholder return is very large compared with a 2.84% decline over the...

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) plans to restart long idle gas fields in Norway's North Sea, the first such reopening in around three decades. The project is expected to send new gas volumes to key European markets, including Germany and the UK. The move comes as Europe focuses on energy security and diversification following recent geopolitical tensions affecting supply. For you as an investor, this highlights how NYSE:COP fits into Europe's evolving gas supply mix. The company already has a...

Surging interest in Sandisk (SNDK) is tied to its blockbuster third quarter, where record sales, a sharp swing back to profitability, and strong fourth quarter guidance coincided with rapid growth in AI focused datacenter demand. See our latest analysis for Sandisk. After hitting fresh highs on the back of its third quarter surprise, Sandisk shares have cooled slightly with a 1 day share price return of negative 4.97%. That follows a 7 day share price return of 22.20% and a 30 day share price...

Lumentum Holdings (NasdaqGS:LITE) is set to join the Nasdaq-100 Index. The index change reflects the company's increased weight within the technology sector. Inclusion is expected to attract attention from index-tracking and other institutional investors. Lumentum builds optical and photonic products that sit behind high speed communications, cloud infrastructure, and advanced industrial and consumer applications. The move into the Nasdaq-100 puts the company alongside some of the largest...

If you are wondering whether Ciena is still attractively priced after a strong run, the key question is whether the current share price reflects its underlying business value. The stock last closed at US$538.76, with returns of 2.1% over 7 days, 20.3% over 30 days and 119.0% year to date, plus very large gains over 1 year and 3 years. Recent attention on Ciena has focused on its role in networking and optical equipment, including how demand for bandwidth and data infrastructure could...

Why TeraWulf’s latest earnings matter for investors TeraWulf (WULF) has put its AI and high performance computing shift in sharper focus after first quarter 2026 results showed US$34.01 million in revenue and a US$427.63 million net loss. See our latest analysis for TeraWulf. The stock has been highly volatile, with a 1 day share price return of a 6.68% decline after earnings, but a 30 day share price return of 44.96% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, reflecting strong...

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $44.2 million, up 52% from a year earlier, as management pointed to broad enterprise demand, automotive growth and continued expansion across financial services, restaurants, healthcare and technology. CEO and Co-Founder Keyvan Moha

Investing.com -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to "rubber-stamp" a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a Friday ruling reported by Reuters.

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The ride-hailing giant just posted an exceptional first quarter, reigniting the bull case.

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is going to be the “big winner” in IPOs and M&A. Supporting his view, BMO Capital analyst Brennan Hawken raised the price target on the stock...

Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 7, TD Cowen analyst Oliver Chen raised the firm’s price recommendation on Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) to $150 from $145. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. In a research note, the analyst said Walmart looks set for […]

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 8, HSBC initiated coverage of Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) with a Buy rating. It also set a $517 price target on the stock. The firm said the company is well-positioned to benefit from growing demand for wafer […]

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 7, Argus analyst Bill Selesky raised the firm’s price recommendation on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to $169 from $166. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm pointed to Exxon’s Q1 earnings beat, while noting […]

Amazon Pharmacy is expanding access to Ozempic pills for type 2 diabetes through same day delivery and kiosk pickups across thousands of US locations. The move broadens digital and retail pharmacy channels for Novo Nordisk, alongside existing access programs with Weight Watchers and GoodRx. This development focuses on oral GLP-1 therapies, adding another distribution layer beyond traditional provider and brick and mortar pharmacy routes. Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B), trading at DKK290.75, is...

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) is back in focus after first quarter 2026 results topped analyst expectations on revenue, margins, and earnings, supported by higher guidance, fresh acquisitions, and continued share repurchases. See our latest analysis for Howmet Aerospace. The strong first quarter update, acquisitions of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing and Brunner, and ongoing share repurchases have coincided with powerful momentum. A 30 day share price return of 15.47% and a 1 year total...

Multiple law firms have launched class action lawsuits against Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW), alleging securities fraud tied to disclosures about a Power Generation Contract and conflicts of interest involving the company’s largest shareholder. See our latest analysis for Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises. At a share price of $14.84, BW has given investors a 133.70% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. However, the recent 30 day share price return...

Nike faces a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to refund tariff-related costs passed to consumers through higher prices on footwear and apparel.

Coinbase Global (COIN) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results alongside a plan to cut 14% of its workforce, tying cost controls and an AI focused restructuring to weaker crypto trading conditions. See our latest analysis for Coinbase Global. The stock has been volatile, with a 10.15% 1 month share price return and 16.86% 3 month share price return, yet a year to date share price decline of 18.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 6.56%. Recent momentum...

In early May 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$371.0 million and net income of US$11.9 million, alongside higher full-year guidance that reflects recent contract wins and the integration of Nomad and Orbit Technologies acquisitions. An interesting angle for investors is that Kratos raised its 2026 outlook while still projecting negative free cash flow, highlighting the tension between growth-driven capital spending and...