Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is among the 20 Best Investments in 2026. RBC Flags Weak Q1 2026 Trends as Price Target for Wingstop Inc. (WING) Drops Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ:WING) is one of the best investments on our list. TheFly reported on February 19 that  RBC Capital lowered its price target for WING to $340 from $350 and gave it an Outperform rating. Although the company's fourth-quarter results had fallen short of the lower-than-expected forecasts, the firm also hinted that the first quarter of 2026 t ...

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) is among the 20 Best Investments in 2026. Oppenheimer Boosts Itron, Inc. (ITRI) Guidance Following Better-Than-Expected FY2026 Outlook Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) is one of the best investments on our list. TheFly reported on February 18 that Oppenheimer raised its price target for ITRI to $133 from $125 and maintained an Outperform rating. The upgrade followed the company’s strong fourth-quarter results, which exceeded both revenue and earnings expectations. ITRI also provided g ...

Aristotle Funds, an investment advisor, released its “Growth Equity Fund” fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equity markets reached new all-time highs in Q4 2025, with the S&P 500 Index rising 2.66% and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index increasing by 1.10%. Within the Russell 1000 Growth Index, healthcare, communication services, and financials were the top-performing sectors, while utilities, real estate, and materials lagged. The U.S. economy show ...

We recently published 10 Stocks Left Behind in a Roaring Market. Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) was one of the worst performers on Wednesday. Diageo fell by 15.66 percent on Wednesday to close at $86.15 apiece, as investor sentiment was dented by its new chief executive’s dividend cut, as well as a weak outlook for 2026. In an updated report, Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) said that it would pay a lower-than-usual dividend of 20 cents to its ordinary shareholders, an initiative which it said would help strengthen its bal ...

Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) is among the 15 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Invest In Now. Morgan Stanley Retains an Equal Rating on Ameren Corporation (AEE) Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) is among the Best Utility Stocks. On February 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley elevated Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE)'s price objective to $116 from $108 while retaining an Equal Weight rating. The firm raised its price projections for North American Regulated and Diversified Utilities and IPPs. Morgan Stanley said that util ...

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. RBC Capital Sees Merck (MRK) Returning to Growth Sooner Than Market Expects On February 25, RBC Capital initiated coverage of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) with an Outperform rating and a $142 price target. The firm believes investor interest in the stock could continue, supported by upcoming product launches and Phase 3 trial results that may lead to higher earnings estimates. The analyst a ...

The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Wells Fargo Turns Neutral on Kroger (KR), Flags Spending and Growth Concerns On February 25, Wells Fargo downgraded The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) to Equal Weight from Overweight. It also lowered its price target to $68 from $70. The firm said it is becoming more cautious and prefers to move to the sidelines for now. The analyst sees some potential under Kroger’s new leadership. Even so, the company ...

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Morgan Stanley Raises Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Price Forecast, Cites Margin Recovery Potential On February 24, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) to $87 from $80. The firm kept an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The update followed the company’s latest earnings report, which led the firm to revisit its overall risk and ...

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Wells Fargo Raises Aflac (AFL) Target, Revises Earnings Outlook and Valuation Approach On February 25, Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan raised the firm’s price recommendation on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) to $118 from $109. Itreiterated an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm said that after reviewing fourth-quarter guidance across the sector, it is lowering EPS estimates for ...

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) is included among the 14 Best Affordable Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Raymond James Bullish on Genuine Parts (GPC) Transformation, Sets $145 Price Target CNBC reported on February 24 that Raymond James expects a planned business separation to help unlock value for Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) shares. The firm double upgraded the automotive parts distributor to Strong Buy from Market Perform. Analyst Sam Darkatsh also set a $145 price target, which imp ...