bjdlzx/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis I last covered Caterpillar Inc. ( CAT ) in December 2025, and the stock is up a good ~20% since then, versus a slight decline in the S&P 500. I expect this outperformance to continue moving forward. Caterpillar is poised to see good revenue growth given its strong backlog, dealer destocking ending, and secular demand from AI-driven data center and power...
bjdlzx/E+ via Getty Images Investment Thesis I last covered Caterpillar Inc. ( CAT ) in December 2025, and the stock is up a good ~20% since then, versus a slight decline in the S&P 500. I expect this outperformance to continue moving forward. Caterpillar is poised to see good revenue growth given its strong backlog, dealer destocking ending, and secular demand from AI-driven data center and power infrastructure work. In the medium term, a potential cyclical recovery in the construction and mining business should also support revenue growth. The revenue growth should also benefit from price increases and expanding services exposure. On the margin front, the company should benefit from operating leverage on volume growth. Further, pricing discipline and contractual pricing escalators should help to offset cost headwinds. While the stock is trading at a premium to its historical levels, the stronger earnings growth profile justifies a premium. According to consensus expectations, Caterpillar is expected to deliver strong double-digit EPS growth (~20% annual EPS growth) for the next few years. I believe the stock still offers good upside potential from current levels. Hence, I rate it a buy. Recent Financial Performance CAT’s net sales were up 18% Y/Y in Q425, driven by higher sales volumes across all segments. The price realization was neutral in the quarter. Segment-wise, the Construction Industries segment’s sales benefited from higher sales volume across North America. In the Resource Industries segment, sales growth was driven by higher sales volumes and favorable changes in dealer inventories. In the Power & Energy segment, sales benefited from higher price realization, increased volumes, and strong demand across oil and gas and power generation end markets. The company’s adjusted operating margin declined by 270 bps Y/Y to 18.3%, largely due to $1.03 bn in higher manufacturing costs from tariffs. On a segment basis, adjusted operating margin declined in Construc...
(RTTNews) - FactSet Research Systems Inc.(FDS), a financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, Wednesday, announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Helen Shan is transitioning from her role.
(RTTNews) - FactSet Research Systems Inc.(FDS), a financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, Wednesday, announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Helen Shan is transitioning from her role.
Executive complaints unit finding relates to broadcast of N-word during awards ceremony The BBC breached its editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the Bafta film awards ceremony in February, the corporation’s executive complaints unit has found. More details soon … Continue reading...
Executive complaints unit finding relates to broadcast of N-word during awards ceremony The BBC breached its editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the Bafta film awards ceremony in February, the corporation’s executive complaints unit has found. More details soon … Continue reading...
FiscalNote Holdings ( NOTE ) on Wednesday said it has expanded its PolicyNote API to include an address-to-district matching capability powered by its VoterVoice platform, enabling users to map U.S. addresses to corresponding federal, state and local legislative districts. The company said the new endpoint allows developers and advocacy groups to access district data in real time through a single ...
FiscalNote Holdings ( NOTE ) on Wednesday said it has expanded its PolicyNote API to include an address-to-district matching capability powered by its VoterVoice platform, enabling users to map U.S. addresses to corresponding federal, state and local legislative districts. The company said the new endpoint allows developers and advocacy groups to access district data in real time through a single API call, removing the need to combine multiple data sources or build in-house matching systems. FiscalNote said the capability is based on infrastructure it owns and maintains, and has been used by VoterVoice to process millions of address matches annually. The integration marks the first time the functionality is available programmatically without requiring a VoterVoice account. The company said the addition enables organizations to link policy tracking with constituent engagement tools, including applications for advocacy campaigns, fly-in coordination, and supporter outreach. The feature is available immediately as part of the PolicyNote API, alongside existing legislative and regulatory intelligence services. NOTE closed +2.77% at $0.259. Source: Press Release More on FiscalNote FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (NOTE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript FiscalNote shares to be delisted from NYSE; stock falls FiscalNote targets $14M–$16M adjusted EBITDA in 2026 as AI and prediction markets drive transformation Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on FiscalNote
The United States market has shown robust performance, climbing 1.2% in the last week and an impressive 33% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In this thriving environment, growth companies with high insider ownership are particularly noteworthy as they often indicate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially enhancing investor co...
The United States market has shown robust performance, climbing 1.2% in the last week and an impressive 33% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In this thriving environment, growth companies with high insider ownership are particularly noteworthy as they often indicate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially enhancing investor confidence.
JoopHoek/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I have been covering Cameco ( CCJ ) for several years, and when the shares were under $30 at the start of the Ukraine invasion, I saw exceptional value, as the European energy crisis and Russia sanctions would lead to a nuclear renaissance, with uranium a key component. At over $60 and post the Westinghouse acquisition, I reduced exposure , citing valu...
JoopHoek/iStock via Getty Images Introduction I have been covering Cameco ( CCJ ) for several years, and when the shares were under $30 at the start of the Ukraine invasion, I saw exceptional value, as the European energy crisis and Russia sanctions would lead to a nuclear renaissance, with uranium a key component. At over $60 and post the Westinghouse acquisition, I reduced exposure , citing valuation concerns but still long-term upside. The AI/data center build-out further underscored the need for nuclear capacity expansion and ushered in the SMR (small modular reactors) concept, which pushed CCJ over $100. Today, the Iran war has greatly intensified the benefits of domestic clean, cheap energy, with nuclear at the forefront, and while I continue to hold CCJ, I find that there are better options in the supply chain. Uranium Operating Model While CCJ is nearly 20% of the global uranium supply and holds a strategic position in the nuclear supply chain, this is a small market (150m lbs. or $12bn at spot prices) with long-term contracts that, as they renew, are priced higher, giving Cameco higher margins. Most of the uranium and refining growth will occur sometime after 2030 if one or more SMR versions reach regulatory approval and begin construction (3-yr time frame). Thus, while uranium prices should continue to increase, volumes may remain flat. Cameco has around 20m lbs. of annual production and sells over 32m lbs., sourced from its JVs, the market, and inventory. The consensus projects flat volumes, and I assume a realized price increase with contract rollovers. The recently announced 22m lbs. supply contract with India comes to 2.2m lbs. per year at $85, or about $190m in revenue per year. The refining business also benefits from higher pass-through prices, and, combined, Cameco should achieve 50% EBITDA margins from the core mining operation. Westinghouse CCJ owns 50% of Westinghouse (WEC) in a JV with Brookfield Asset Management. Cameco does not consolidate WE...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction In recent months market fears have been rising. This is mainly due to the war with Iran. As geopolitical tensions continue, the potential to see higher inflation remains a concern. One way to combat this is by investing for income. But as a quality-over-quantity investor, I don't just look for stocks that pay dividends. I look for those who can...
PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction In recent months market fears have been rising. This is mainly due to the war with Iran. As geopolitical tensions continue, the potential to see higher inflation remains a concern. One way to combat this is by investing for income. But as a quality-over-quantity investor, I don't just look for stocks that pay dividends. I look for those who can provide reliable income streams in tough economic times. While increased recession risks linger for the near term and may cause underperformance, I suspect both of the monthly-paying stocks with an average 10% yield I discuss will continue to provide investors with safe & reliable income for the foreseeable future. What Happened To The Bull Market? I'm going to be honest. Coming into 2026, I believed that we would see another strong year of returns for the S&P ( SP500 ). I thought this would be led by the Technology ( XLK ) sector as AI enthusiasm carried the market to new highs. Now, I think it's likely we may see negative returns, at least for the near term. However, I do expect some sectors may be able to outperform. If geopolitical tensions don't get resolved soon, then it's likely we will see overall underperformance across the board. In times like now, I think being an income-focused investor has its advantages. Yes, dividend stocks are also likely to underperform should the war continue. But collecting income in periods of underperformance can help blunt the blow of underwhelming market returns and higher-for-longer inflation. I believe over time the stock market will rise as it has done historically. And investors should look to take advantage of the current market volatility by buying quality dividend stocks. While those with higher yields may be attractive, investors should be careful not to fall into any yield traps. And companies that pay monthly are easier to get caught up in for income-focused investors. This is why it's important to buy those who not only pr...
AnnaZhuk/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities We all have preferences, and can often be oddly specific about them. Some people want their orange juice with pulp; others won’t touch that sludge. Some want their coffee black, while some demand a half-caf non-fat wet soy latte. People can be painfully picky – your kid or grandkid will only eat plain vanilla ice cream, no topp...
AnnaZhuk/iStock via Getty Images Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities We all have preferences, and can often be oddly specific about them. Some people want their orange juice with pulp; others won’t touch that sludge. Some want their coffee black, while some demand a half-caf non-fat wet soy latte. People can be painfully picky – your kid or grandkid will only eat plain vanilla ice cream, no toppings, no chocolate drizzle, just the same scoop every single time! Investors aren’t much different. We’re picky. We want what we want. Some want trendy sectors with double- or triple-digit growth narratives. Others go for essential services, the kinds of businesses you rely on every single day. Some only go for blue-chip companies, while others seek comfort in defensive corners of the market. There are also those among us who will outright reject certain sectors or business types because they don't align with their values. But no matter our preferences, there’s one thing many income investors agree on: We want to get paid. At High Dividend Opportunities , this forms the starting point of our investment methodology. We don’t chase any specific buzz, but look for investment vehicles whose very structure is built around rewarding shareholders. Whether the underlying sector is lucrative, essential, or simply built to last, we prioritize one thing above all – reliable, usable income. That’s why today’s discussion leads us to two standout examples of that philosophy in action. Let’s dive in! Pick #1: HQH – Yield 12.2% Regulations around wage control during WWII gave rise to employer-sponsored health insurance plans, which in turn gave birth to the private healthcare system in the United States. Since then, healthcare spending has remained resilient and consistently outpaced CPI through crises, including tough wars and painful recessions. Source Health System Tracker According to the February 2026 CPI report , while headline inflation was 2.4%, healthcare costs ran higher, rising ...