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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 26th, 2026

CI Investments Inc. decreased its position in shares of TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD – Free Report) by 95.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,061 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 21,938 shares during the period. CI Investments Inc.’s holdings in TopBuild were worth $373,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BLD. Core Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in TopBuild during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new stake in shares of TopBuild in the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of TopBuild by 50.0% in the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 75 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of TopBuild by 310.5% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 78 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of TopBuild by 138.9% in the fourth quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 86 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 50 shares during the period. 95.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

TopBuild Stock Performance Shares of BLD opened at $354.53 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $389.00 and a two-hundred day moving average of $421.02. The stock has a market cap of $9.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.92, a PEG ratio of 4.80 and a beta of 1.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 2.00 and a quick ratio of 1.41. TopBuild Corp. has a one year low of $321.67 and a one year high of $559.47.

TopBuild (NYSE:BLD – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The construction company reported $3.75 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.64 by $0.11. TopBuild had a net margin of 8.95% and a return on equity of 23.53%. The firm had revenue of $1.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.41 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $4.63 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts expect that TopBuild Corp. will post 18.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades BLD has been the subject of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $496.00 target price (up from $487.00) on shares of TopBuild in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Evercore set a $360.00 price target on shares of TopBuild in a research report on Monday, June 29th. UBS Group set a $440.00 price target on shares of TopBuild in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Seaport Research Partners restated a “neutral” rating on shares of TopBuild in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of TopBuild from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $465.00.

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TopBuild Company Profile (Free Report)

TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) is a leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material products serving primarily the U.S. construction market. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, the company was formed in 2011 as a spin-off from ABF Freight System and has since grown through a combination of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. TopBuild’s core mission is to enhance energy efficiency and comfort in new residential and light commercial construction projects by providing comprehensive insulation solutions and related services.

The company operates through two main segments.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 23rd, 2026

Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP – Get Free Report) (TSE:BLD) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Reduce” by the fifteen brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $3.5250.

BLDP has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Lake Street Capital upgraded Ballard Power Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $3.00 to $5.00 in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Ballard Power Systems in a report on Friday, July 17th. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on Ballard Power Systems from $2.40 to $4.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. National Bank Financial set a $4.75 target price on Ballard Power Systems and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Ballard Power Systems from $1.70 to $2.10 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th.

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Institutional Trading of Ballard Power Systems A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of BLDP. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. increased its position in shares of Ballard Power Systems by 228.1% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 10,000 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 6,952 shares in the last quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Ballard Power Systems in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Ground Swell Capital LLC acquired a new position in Ballard Power Systems in the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. acquired a new position in Ballard Power Systems in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers purchased a new position in Ballard Power Systems during the 1st quarter worth approximately $33,000. 28.02% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Ballard Power Systems Stock Up 4.7% NASDAQ BLDP opened at $3.10 on Thursday. Ballard Power Systems has a 12 month low of $1.70 and a 12 month high of $6.57. The company has a market capitalization of $934.59 million, a P/E ratio of -11.48 and a beta of 2.25. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $4.28 and its 200 day simple moving average is $3.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a current ratio of 10.70 and a quick ratio of 9.90.

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP – Get Free Report) (TSE:BLD) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The technology company reported ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $18.98 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $19.88 million. Ballard Power Systems had a negative net margin of 78.60% and a negative return on equity of 13.48%. Equities research analysts expect that Ballard Power Systems will post -0.16 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ballard Power Systems Company Profile (Get Free Report)

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP) is a Canadian technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Ballard designs and sells fuel cell stacks and modules that enable zero-emission power generation for a variety of applications, including heavy-duty motive systems, backup power, material handling equipment, and portable power solutions.

Since its founding in 1979, Ballard has built a strong intellectual property portfolio and a track record of innovation in PEM fuel cell technology.

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1. AVAV Pops 20% On Q4 Revenue Smash AeroVironment (AVAV +0.76%) stock jumped 20% in pre-market trading, after the Rule Breakers recommendation smashed through revenue expectations – fourth-quarter and full-year revenue rose 133% and 141% year over year respectively. For fiscal 2027, management expects revenue of $2.125 billion to $2.225 billion, up from $1.977 billion in fiscal 2026 – which marked "the strongest financial performance in our history," in the words of CEO Wahid Nawabi.

"Fiscal 2026 marked a transformational year": Nawabi spoke of opportunities from global demand for "lethal and non-lethal drones, counter-UAS, space and advanced technologies," as the company reported a $1.2 billion funded backlog and $2.7 billion in bookings. "Important chance for relatively new CFO Sean Woodward to build goodwill with investors in the midst of his company's $89 million goodwill snafu": Fool analyst Tim Beyers had earlier pointed to the company's recently disclosed goodwill impairment error as an "an egregious mistake." Addressing it, Woodward said, "We identified a material weakness in our internal control," adding, "We have implemented enhanced controls and review procedures." 2. Stock Advisor Recs Making Big Moves Monday Corning (GLW +15.65%) climbed 15.7% yesterday, after the high-tech glass and ceramics specialist announced its next dividend date. Demand from institutional investors engaging in Q2 window dressing is also likely behind the Team Rule Breakers recommendation's rise.

Roblox (RBLX +14.57%), also a Team Rule Breakers rec, gained 14.3%, after Arete Research set a new price target of $95 on the stock – which was trading under $55 this morning. Strong call options trading is also helping push the price. TopBuild (BLD 15.80%) slipped 15.5%, despite the Team Hidden Gems rec posting a 17% rise in Q1 revenue yesterday, after shareholders gave their final approval for the company's takeover by QXO (QXO +0.23%).

3. World Cup Lessons for Smart Investors

Are you watching any of the World Cup matches? No? Well, then, you're missing out on some great ... investing lessons.

Joe Wiggins of "Behavioural Investment" blog fame is obviously both a fan of England and a fan of investing, seeing investing lessons everywhere he looks. In his latest entry, he calls out eight different biases that fans of soccer and investing, both, should definitely keep in mind. For example, there's this one:

Momentum matters: Positive or negative progress can become self-perpetuating and an incredibly powerful force.

The wretched hydration breaks and their impact on World Cup games are a great example of how vital momentum is in many walks of life, and how significant interrupting it can be.

For investors, consider Warren Buffett's comment about compounding. "Never interrupt it unnecessarily." This comes back to 'time in the market beating timing the market.' Compounding only gets to work well if you give it time to work. Stopping and starting it (as happens when you buy and sell over and over again) is bad for your overall results, interrupting the years-long compounding average the broad market has of roughly 10% per year.

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There could be various reasons I sell – need the cash, better opportunities elsewhere, etc. – that may not necessarily reflect my views on the business. There could come a time later when I am able to buy the stock again, and I want to be up to speed on the developments in the business.-- Sanmeet Deo Team Rule Breakers

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GREENWICH, Conn. & DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) (“QXO”) and TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) (“TopBuild”) today announced that stockholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved all proposals required for QXO to complete its acquisition of TopBuild at the companies' respective Special Meetings held today. Approximately 99% of the votes cast at QXO's Special Meeting were in favor of approving the issuance of shares of QXO common stock in connection with the transacti.

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Jobs vs. Cook: Apple’s Two Eras Under the Microscope 5:33 pm

AI is driving the market in multiple directions in 2026, and this week’s winner is Intel (INTC +4.60%). Demand is so high that the company is selling chips it once wrote off as worthless. We discuss the dynamics, then turn to the Jobs/Cook era at Apple (AAPL 1.32%) and yet another SaaSpocalypse.

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Closing Bell 4:03 pm

Intel (INTC +4.60%) is doing the heavy lifting today, surging more than 20% after reporting stronger sales and raising guidance on renewed CPU demand. The Nasdaq is up more than 1.5% on the back of that pop; the S&P 500 is up 0.8%, while the Dow is slightly negative.

Powell cleared, Warsh moves closer: The DOJ dropped its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, removing the main obstacle to Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as his successor,  a key development for monetary policy watchers. Consumer mood hits a record low: April sentiment data came in at its worst level ever, reflecting anxiety over Middle East tensions that have also kept oil prices choppy and weighed on the broader market. SRAD Moves Up Q1 Earnings 3:50 pm — SRAD +3.53%

By David Meier
Team Rule Breakers

Interesting. Just got a note from an earnings and conference call service I use called Quartr (recommend the free version) that said Sportradar Group’s (SRAD 2.71%) management just moved the Q1 2026 earnings report forward from May 6 to April 28. I look forward to hearing what more management has to say about the short reports in addition to the financial results.

ARM Rides Intel’s CPU Wave 2:31 pm — ARM +14.46%

Arm Holdings (ARM +7.87%) surged ~15% Friday after Intel (INTC +4.60%) crushed earnings expectations, driven by explosive data center CPU demand. The catalyst: agentic AI — autonomous systems that plan and act without human input — appears to favor CPUs over GPUs at scale. Intel’s CFO noted that GPU-to-CPU ratios can actually flip in agentic workloads.

The ripple effect: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +5.09%) jumped 13%+ alongside ARM, as investors bet that the agentic AI buildout lifts all CPU designers. ARM’s edge: Beyond licensing its architecture to Nvidia (NVDA +0.34%) and cloud hyperscalers, ARM debuted its own custom data center chip last month — potentially opening a new direct revenue stream. Charter’s Subscriber Slide Deepens 2:18 pm — CHTR -21.65%

Charter (CHTR +0.82%) stock plunged more than 20% Friday after the cable and broadband company reported Q1 earnings that missed estimates and dialed back its full-year revenue outlook. Revenue fell 1% to $13.6 billion, and EPS of $9.17 missed the $9.96 analyst consensus. CFO Jessica Fischer said average revenue per user could end the year roughly flat — walking back earlier guidance for positive growth.

The subscriber picture: Internet customers declined 120,000 in Q1 — more than double last year’s losses — as fixed wireless and fiber rivals eat into Charter’s core business. Video subscribers also fell, by 60,000. One bright spot: Mobile subscribers grew by 368,000, and Charter said it expects to close its pending Cox merger this summer, pending California regulatory approval. Alphabet's $40 Billion AI Power Play 1:10 pm -- GOOG +1.3%

Alphabet (GOOG +0.64%) is doubling down on the generative AI arms race with a massive commitment to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic. The deal includes an immediate $10 billion cash injection at a $350 billion valuation, following a similar $25 billion move by Amazon (AMZN 2.00%). Anthropic has become a dominant enterprise force, with its annual run-rate revenue ballooning from $9 billion to over $30 billion in just four months. As the creator of the Claude models hunts for massive computing capacity, this partnership secures Alphabet’s position as a primary infrastructure provider while deepening the integration between Anthropic’s specialized coding models and Google’s global data centers.

Explosive Fiscal Velocity: Anthropic's revenue surged over 230% since late 2025, driven by enterprise adoption of its Claude models for complex software development and reasoning tasks. Infrastructure Synergy: The startup is diversifying its compute needs through high-capacity deals with Broadcom (AVGO 1.05%) and CoreWeave to support its goal of hitting 1 gigawatt of power by year-end. Intel's Back: Data Center Soars, Stock Surges 1:20 pm -- INTC +19.8%

By Tim Green
Team Hidden Gems

★ INTC is recommended in Stock Advisor (Team HG)

CPUs are hot again thanks to agentic AI. Intel (INTC +4.60%) has largely sat out the AI boom so far, but no more. Data center revenue soared 22% in the first quarter, and Intel's guidance blasted past expectations. The CPU industry is supply constrained, so not only is Intel going to ship more server CPUs this year, but pricing should be extremely strong. This is a big reason why the stock surged around 20% on Friday.

The other reason is the foundry. There's not much external revenue yet, but the pieces are falling into place. Yields are improving for the Intel 18A process, and CEO Lip-Bu Tan said he expects commitments from customers for the upcoming Intel 14A process this year. Intel 14A will also be used by Terafab, Elon Musk's semiconductor initiative. The good news keeps piling up for Intel.

The Fear Gauge Is Breaking Its Own Rules 12:35 pm

Wall Street’s "fear gauge," the Cboe Volatility Index (INDEX: VIX), is defying traditional logic by rising alongside the S&P 500. While the two usually move inversely, the VIX remains stubbornly near 20 even as stocks hit record highs. This anomaly suggests investors are aggressively hedging against geopolitical instability and crude oil spikes. Conversely, massive demand for upside call options in leaders like the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH +1.35%) is keeping option premiums — and thus the VIX — inflated. Historically, when volatility and prices climb together for an extended period, it often precedes a near-term market correction as realized volatility "catches up" to the index.

High-Stakes Chip Bets: Bullish sentiment is so high that one trader recently spent $2.4 million on Marvell Technology (MRVL 1.04%) calls, betting the stock will climb another 10% despite already doubling since last month. Skewed Protection: Total call premium in the semiconductor sector now outweighs put premium by 25%, indicating that "fear" in the VIX might actually be a byproduct of FOMO-driven buying rather than pure panic.

TSMC Shares Jump 5% on Rule Change 12:15 pm -- TSM +6.7%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM +0.30%) shares surged 5% to a record high Friday following a landmark decision by Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission to loosen single-stock investment caps. Domestic funds can now allocate up to 25% of their assets to TSMC, up from the long-standing 10% limit. As the only company holding over a 40% weighting on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, TSMC is the sole beneficiary of this change, which aims to narrow the price gap between local shares and U.S.-listed ADRs. This policy tailwind coincides with explosive 58% profit growth in the first quarter, fueled by relentless demand from AI leader Nvidia (NVDA +0.34%) and Apple (AAPL 1.32%) for cutting-edge processors.

Asia’s Valuation King: TSMC’s record profit — reaching 572.48 billion New Taiwanese dollars — marks its fourth consecutive quarter of peak earnings as AI infrastructure spending shows no sign of cooling. Passive Inflow Catalyst: With Taiwan’s benchmark index now the seventh-largest globally, the expanded 25% cap allows local actively managed ETFs to chase the semiconductor boom without the previous regulatory "handcuffs." Is Nvidia Losing Its Grip on China? 11:20 am -- NIO -1.0%

NIO (NIO 0.19%) is pivoting toward in-house semiconductor development to erode its dependence on Nvidia (NVDA +0.34%) and bolster long-term profitability. CEO William Li stated Friday that custom silicon better aligns with the company's proprietary algorithms for advanced driver-assistance systems compared to off-the-shelf hardware. While research costs are substantial, Li argues that avoiding Nvidia’s "high gross margins" will eventually lift the automaker's bottom line. The strategy centers on the newly independent Shenji chip unit and a native operating system, which NIO believes are vital to redefining the global luxury electric vehicle market and securing a competitive edge against both domestic rivals and Western incumbents.

Open-Market Ambitions: By spinning off the Shenji unit, NIO intends to supply its high-performance automotive chips to external manufacturers, potentially creating a secondary revenue stream. Algorithm Synergy: Specialized nanometer-scale chips allow for a tighter integration with NIO’s sensor layouts, reducing the latency and power consumption typical of general-purpose AI processors. The Fear Gauge Is Breaking Its Own Rules 12:35 pm

Wall Street’s "fear gauge," the Cboe Volatility Index (INDEX: VIX), is defying traditional logic by rising alongside the S&P 500. While the two usually move inversely, the VIX remains stubbornly near 20 even as stocks hit record highs. This anomaly suggests investors are aggressively hedging against geopolitical instability and crude oil spikes. Conversely, massive demand for upside call options in leaders like the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH +1.35%) is keeping option premiums — and thus the VIX — inflated. Historically, when volatility and prices climb together for an extended period, it often precedes a near-term market correction as realized volatility "catches up" to the index.

High-Stakes Chip Bets: Bullish sentiment is so high that one trader recently spent $2.4 million on Marvell Technology (MRVL 1.04%) calls, betting the stock will climb another 10% despite already doubling since last month. Skewed Protection: Total call premium in the semiconductor sector now outweighs put premium by 25%, indicating that "fear" in the VIX might actually be a byproduct of FOMO-driven buying rather than pure panic.

Is Nvidia Losing Its Grip on China? 11:20 am -- NIO -1.0%

NIO (NIO 0.19%) is pivoting toward in-house semiconductor development to erode its dependence on Nvidia (NVDA +0.34%) and bolster long-term profitability. CEO William Li stated Friday that custom silicon better aligns with the company's proprietary algorithms for advanced driver-assistance systems compared to off-the-shelf hardware. While research costs are substantial, Li argues that avoiding Nvidia’s "high gross margins" will eventually lift the automaker's bottom line. The strategy centers on the newly independent Shenji chip unit and a native operating system, which NIO believes are vital to redefining the global luxury electric vehicle market and securing a competitive edge against both domestic rivals and Western incumbents.

Open-Market Ambitions: By spinning off the Shenji unit, NIO intends to supply its high-performance automotive chips to external manufacturers, potentially creating a secondary revenue stream. Algorithm Synergy: Specialized nanometer-scale chips allow for a tighter integration with NIO’s sensor layouts, reducing the latency and power consumption typical of general-purpose AI processors. AMD Hits Record High on AI Pivot 10:15 am -- AMD +13.9%

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD +5.09%) shares surged 10% to all-time highs Friday following a bullish upgrade from D.A. Davidson. The shift from Neutral to Buy comes as rival Intel (INTC +4.60%) reported explosive results, signaling a "CPU renaissance" where general-purpose processors are becoming the bedrock for AI agents. Analysts suggest that as "agentic" workloads move beyond specialized GPUs, AMD’s CPU franchise is poised for a massive expansion. With the market pivoting toward more versatile compute needs, AMD is capturing record-breaking momentum, proving that the AI era isn't solely reserved for graphics chips.

Bot-Driven Demand: The rise of autonomous AI agents is shifting technical requirements, favoring the high-throughput reasoning capabilities found in the latest Zen architecture. Symbiotic Rally: Intel's optimistic forecast acted as a sector-wide catalyst, convincing institutional investors that the broader semiconductor cycle is entering a new, durable growth phase.

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Meta Strikes Massive Chip Deal With AWS 10:05 am -- META +0.8%

Meta (META 0.68%) is deepening its infrastructure splurge, inkng a three-year deal to deploy hundreds of thousands of Amazon (AMZN 2.00%) Web Services Graviton chips. This agreement follows $48 billion in recent commitments to Nebius (NBIS +6.54%) and CoreWeave for Nvidia (NVDA +0.34%) hardware. By adopting these Arm-based (ARM +7.87%) processors, Meta aims to optimize "agentic AI" and post-training refinements with 60% better energy efficiency than traditional setups. While CEO Mark Zuckerberg counterbalances this spend with a fresh 10% workforce reduction, the pivot to custom silicon highlights a desperate race to secure compute capacity as competitors like Alphabet (GOOG +0.64%) and Microsoft (MSFT 1.65%) scale their own internal hardware.

The CPU Renaissance: Intel (INTC +4.60%) leadership recently noted that central processors are re-emerging as the "indispensable foundation" for AI, as seen by Meta selecting Graviton over specialized accelerators for intensive agent workloads. Economic Trade-off: Meta’s massive infrastructure investment coincides with 8,000 fresh layoffs, signaling a permanent shift in capital allocation from human headcount to high-performance silicon.

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Top of the Morning 9:45 am -- LUV +2.2%

By Alicia Alfiere
Team Rule Breakers

Southwest (LUV 0.02%) built its brand on being a low-cost carrier, also known as an LCC in the airlines biz. But now, the company is undergoing a massive transformation to make it ... well, like most other airlines.

In January, the airline began a new practice of offering assigned seating and extra legroom. That's not a small change -- it caused the airline to retrofit aircraft to accommodate its strategy shift. The company also signed strategic partnerships with other airlines. That's important because it allows customers to book longer, international trips with Southwest flying part of the route. And, it means customers can earn and use miles for flights on more than just Southwest. That's kind of a big deal for business fliers and certain leisure travelers too.

6:45 am

By Morning Show host Jim Mueller, CFA
Team Rule Breakers

Have you run into the prediction markets recently?

If you’ve tried to log into your broker, it’s quite possible. I know as I log into my Interactive Broker account, I see a chance to make an "investment" on some prediction. Will the Fed raise interest rates at its next meeting? Yes or No?

I say "yes" (just for example) and put some money on the line. Maybe $0.60 for a single contract. If I’m right and the Fed does raise interest rates, I’ll make $0.40 as I get my investment back plus the cost paid from someone saying the opposite who lost (less a fee paid to the provider of that market).

The price I pay depends on how many others of the total are saying the same thing. The more people who say "yes", the more expensive the investment becomes and the less the return is if you’re right. That’s how the odds are set. The companies offering this stand to make a lot of money. Recently, Kalshi and Polymarket together handled over $5 billion in weekly prediction market investments recently. Say they take a 2% cut. That’s $100 million in a week. There’s a lot of money involved.

Yet, this isn’t gambling. It’s a futures market. At least according to a recent ruling by a federal appeals court in New Jersey. And that has huge implications. If it holds, this kind of thing will be legal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

There are some troublesome aspects about this, though.

4:00 am — MEDP -0.75% in pre-market trading

By Morning Show host Jim Gillies

When Medpace Holdings (MEDP 0.65%) reported Q1-26 results after market close on Wednesday I knew that my topic for today was going to be discussing earnings. Let's get to the results first before discussing some implications.

Results? Actually pretty good.

Revenue was up 26.5% year-over-year, EBITDA up 25.9%, and Net income up 8.1%. That last one might seem disappointing, but last year saw an ultra-low effective tax rate (3%) while this year returned to a more normal level (upper teens). Despite those tax rate "variabilities", earnings per share (EPS) were up 16.4% year-over-year, mainly because of the aggressive share buybacks Medpace did between Q4-24 and Q2-25 that shrank share count by 7.2% year-over-year. Also working against EPS growth pacing revenue growth is that revenue attributable to "reimbursed pass-through expenses" was elevated versus last year as expected. This quarter 44.2% of revenue was "reimbursed costs" versus 36.2% last year. Free cash flow of $145 million was up 25% versus last year, the cash pile on the debt-free balance sheet reaching nearly $653 million. New business awards were up nearly 24% year-over-year to $618.4 million. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance. So – that all looks pretty great, why then did the stock price get obliterated by as much as 27% yesterday?

I believe the answer can be found on two fronts. First, and of the most importance is the "book-to-bill" ratio – new business awards divided by reported revenue. All else equal a book-to-bill above 1.0 foreshadows future growth and is greeted with much rejoicing by the market. A book-to-bill below 1.0 heralds future (near-term) revenue decline.

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The S&P 500 edged higher Friday as optimism regarding imminent U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan countered a week of broad market declines. While geopolitical tension persists in the Strait of Hormuz, investors are refocusing on a stellar semiconductor sector. Intel (INTC +4.60%) shares surged 24% after a dominant first-quarter beat and optimistic guidance, fueling a record-breaking 17-day winning streak for the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX +1.41%). Despite the tech boost, the Dow remains on track for a losing week as traders weigh "super normal" chip growth against the risks of a naval standoff.

Crude Volatility Cooling: Oil prices retreated as West Texas Intermediate dipped toward $95 per barrel, signaling that energy markets are pricing in a potential diplomatic breakthrough in Islamabad. Narrowing Market Leadership: NewEdge Wealth analysts warn that the rally is becoming dangerously reliant on cyclical semiconductors, which are projected to deliver 100% earnings growth this year. Market indexes

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Which Eggs Should Go in Which Baskets 8:00 am

By Robert Brokamp, CFP®
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In his 1605 novel Don Quixote, Cervantes wrote, "It is the part of a wise man to keep himself today for tomorrow, and not to venture all his eggs in one basket."

More than four centuries later, the phrase is still used to represent the value of diversification: Don't put all your money in one investment or type of investment.

A modern spin on the phrase could go this way: Buy all kinds of eggs (investments) and have a few different types of baskets (accounts).

We at the Fool have recommended that investors own at least 25 stocks, and co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner recently increased that number to 50. Personally, I believe a diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds is also a good diversifying complement to a portfolio of individual stocks.

Deciding which investments to own is crucial. But another important consideration is in which types of accounts to own them.

This Morning's Breakfast News 7:30 am -- INTC +26.67% in pre-market trading

Intel (INTC +4.60%) soared 25% ahead of the market open after CEO Lip-Bu Tan praised the Team Hidden Gems recommendation's ongoing pivot to AI, saying "this is a fundamentally different company today," with results beating expectations and the financial outlook upgraded.

"Focused on maximizing our factory network to improve available supply and meet our customers' needs": CFO David Zinsner explained high demand in areas such as data center processors means Intel is striving to quickly increase capacity to avoid disappointment. "The backbone of AI computing in production remains a CPU anchored architecture": CEO Tan flagged "great news for Intel" for the future as more companies are deploying Intel's CPUs as AI systems become more complex. This is one factor contributing to increasing next quarter's revenue guidance from $13 billion to between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion.

Rocket Lab Unveils Deep-Space Star Tracker 6:00 am -- RKLB +1.30% in pre-market trading

Rocket Lab (RKLB 8.34%) is doubling down on its vertical integration strategy, unveiling a next-generation High-Performance Star Tracker (ST-HP) designed for extreme deep-space environments. The new sensor achieves pointing accuracy better than 1 arcsecond and features radiation hardening capable of withstanding 50 kRad, making it ideal for the long-duration missions increasingly demanded by defense and commercial constellations. The launch follows a "rapid-fire" week for the company, which saw its stock climb over 30% in April to roughly $85.70 after completing back-to-back missions for JAXA and closing its $155 million acquisition of laser-comms firm Mynaric.

The Margin Multiplier: By manufacturing the ST-HP in-house alongside its reaction wheels and flight software, Rocket Lab aims to capture more "satellite real estate" and improve margins compared to pure-play launch rivals. Operational Velocity: The announcement coincided with the company's eighth successful launch of 2026, keeping it on track for 20% year-over-year growth as it prepares for the debut of its larger Neutron rocket.

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ICYMI: Thursday's Scoreboard 5:15 am -- BLD unchanged in pre-market trading

TopBuild (BLD +0.48%) was the subject of the latest Scoreboard video.

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Stock futures showed mixed momentum Friday after President Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, providing a rare pocket of stability as the U.S.-Iran standoff continues. While the regional peace progress offered hope for stalled negotiations, the tech sector remained the primary engine for gains. Intel (INTC +4.60%) shares climbed after the chipmaker delivered its sixth consecutive earnings beat, with CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighting a massive surge in demand for AI-centric CPUs. The upbeat mood followed a historic rally in Texas Instruments (TXN +1.14%), which saw its biggest jump in 25 years after crushing estimates, signaling that the "AI trade" is finally lifting legacy semiconductor names.

Foundry and AI Focus: Intel's Q1 revenue reached $13.6 billion, outperforming its own guidance by $1.4 billion as it scales "agentic AI" infrastructure to meet unprecedented silicon demand. Blue-Chip Friday: Investors are now parsing pre-market results from Procter & Gamble (PG +0.44%), which expects a volume recovery in beauty and home care, alongside healthcare giant HCA Healthcare (HCA +0.91%) and Norfolk Southern (NSC +0.66%). Cannabis Stocks Slide Post-DOJ Order 4:30 am -- TLRY -0.88%, CGC +0.82% in pre-market trading

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially reclassified cannabis to a less dangerous drug, a major shift in the country's policy and a move that saw sharp volatility in related stocks including Tilray Brands (TLRY 1.76%) and Canopy Growth (CGC +0.49%).

The move doesn't legalise cannabis at a federal level: Cannabis will now be obtainable with a prescription, providing a boost for the $47 billion industry as access to funding and other benefits become obtainable, with more legal progress likely further down the line. Sector reaction is telling: After initially spiking on the news, marijuana stocks closed Thursday lower, with Tilray and Canopy Growth down over 11%, with a mix of "buy-the-rumor, sell-the-news" action, along with a realization of a lengthy regulatory road still ahead.

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AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc trimmed its holdings in shares of TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD – Free Report) by 12.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 82,057 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 11,813 shares during the period. AEGON ASSET MANAGEMENT UK Plc owned approximately 0.29% of TopBuild worth $34,233,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Inscription Capital LLC lifted its position in TopBuild by 104.6% during the third quarter. Inscription Capital LLC now owns 2,949 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,153,000 after purchasing an additional 1,508 shares in the last quarter. Calamos Advisors LLC purchased a new position in TopBuild during the third quarter valued at $997,000. WCM Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in TopBuild during the third quarter valued at $17,734,000. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC lifted its position in TopBuild by 697.8% during the third quarter. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC now owns 7,906 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $3,090,000 after purchasing an additional 6,915 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Citigroup Inc. lifted its position in TopBuild by 20.7% during the third quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 34,992 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $13,677,000 after purchasing an additional 5,991 shares in the last quarter. 95.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts recently weighed in on BLD shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $496.00 target price (up from $487.00) on shares of TopBuild in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $465.00 target price on shares of TopBuild in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Seaport Research Partners reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of TopBuild in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Weiss Ratings downgraded TopBuild from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on TopBuild from $525.00 to $475.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $447.21.

View Our Latest Analysis on BLD

TopBuild Trading Down 2.5% Shares of BLD stock opened at $453.79 on Friday. TopBuild Corp. has a 12-month low of $273.87 and a 12-month high of $559.47. The company has a current ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $411.15 and its 200-day moving average price is $436.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.84 and a beta of 1.78.

TopBuild (NYSE:BLD – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The construction company reported $4.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.39 by $0.11. TopBuild had a return on equity of 25.66% and a net margin of 9.65%.The firm had revenue of $1.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.49 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $5.13 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 13.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that TopBuild Corp. will post 18.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.

TopBuild Profile (Free Report)

TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) is a leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material products serving primarily the U.S. construction market. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, the company was formed in 2011 as a spin-off from ABF Freight System and has since grown through a combination of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. TopBuild’s core mission is to enhance energy efficiency and comfort in new residential and light commercial construction projects by providing comprehensive insulation solutions and related services.

The company operates through two main segments.

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TopBuild (BLD - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.75 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.63 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.99%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insulation products company would post earnings of $4.39 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.5, delivering a surprise of +2.51%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

TopBuild, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, posted revenues of $1.45 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.06%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.23 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

TopBuild shares have added about 3.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.2%.

What's Next for TopBuild?While TopBuild has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for TopBuild was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $4.72 on $1.54 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $18.12 on $6.09 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Building Products - Miscellaneous is currently in the bottom 23% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Quanex Building Products (NX - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended April 2026.

This housing materials maker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -36.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Quanex Building Products' revenues are expected to be $458.4 million, up 1.3% from the year-ago quarter.

BALA CYNWYD, Pa. , May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky and Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith. com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith. com) at 855-576-4847.

Explore the exciting world of TopBuild (BLD +0.48%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of March 11, 2026. The video was published on May 7, 2026.

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On May 20, 2026, TopBuild Corp BLD shares rose 3.6% to a current price of $412.64. This movement comes amid a challenging month where the stock has dropped 15.8%. Over the past year, however, BLD has seen significant growth of 41.7%, with its shares ranging from a 52-week high of $559.47 to a low of $273.87.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $412.64 is 7.7% below the GF Value™ of $447.10.GF Score™ of 95/100 indicates a strong overall performance.Notable signal: The momentum rank of 8/10 suggests positive price movement trends. Is BLD Overvalued or Undervalued? With a current price of $412.64 and a GF Value™ of $447.10, TopBuild Corp is considered 7.7% undervalued. This margin of safety presents an opportunity for potential investors to acquire shares at a price below their calculated intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label indicates that the stock is fairly valued, suggesting that while there is room for appreciation, caution is warranted, especially in light of recent price volatility.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the current market dynamics, the undervaluation signals an opportunity, yet investors should consider the broader economic environment and any potential risks that may affect future performance.

How Does BLD's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 23.2x 18.9x Forward P/E 22.6x N/A The current P/E ratio of 23.2x is notably above its 5-year median of 18.9x, indicating that the stock is trading at a higher valuation compared to its historical levels. This trend aligns with the GF Value™ assessment, suggesting that while the stock may be undervalued based on intrinsic metrics, the higher P/E ratio raises questions about its sustainability and suggests a potential overvaluation in the market's eyes.

What Does BLD's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 95 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 9/10 Growth 10/10 Valuation 10/10 Momentum 8/10 TopBuild Corp's GF Score™ of 95/100 reflects a robust overall performance, particularly highlighted by its perfect Growth and Valuation ranks of 10/10. However, the Financial Strength rank of 5/10 suggests that there are areas for improvement, indicating that while the company has strong profit margins and growth potential, it may not be as resilient in terms of financial stability. The momentum rank of 8/10 indicates a positive trend in stock performance, complementing the strong fundamentals.

What Are Insiders Doing with BLD Stock? There have been no insider transactions in the last 3 months for TopBuild Corp, suggesting that insiders may be maintaining their current positions amidst recent price fluctuations. This lack of activity can indicate a neutral stance from management, possibly reflecting confidence in the company's long-term prospects or a wait-and-see approach in light of market conditions.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, TopBuild Corp BLD is currently undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors looking for stocks trading below their intrinsic value. However, the elevated P/E ratio and the absence of insider transactions suggest that potential investors should proceed with caution, considering both the inherent risks and the broader market context.

For the complete analysis, visit the TopBuild Corp BLD stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is BLD's GF Score™?

TopBuild Corp has a GF Score™ of 95/100, indicating a strong overall performance based on key financial metrics.

Is BLD overvalued or undervalued?

BLD is currently undervalued, with a GF Value™ of $447.10 compared to its current price of $412.64, suggesting a margin of safety.

What is BLD's P/E ratio?

BLD's P/E (TTM) is 23.2x, which is above its 5-year median of 18.9x, indicating a higher valuation compared to its historical levels.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

Are KORE, SEM, BLD, QXO Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders? PR Newswire

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GREENWICH, Conn. & DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) (“QXO”) and TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) (“TopBuild”) today announced that the deadline for TopBuild stockholders of record to elect the form of consideration that they wish to receive in connection with the acquisition of TopBuild by QXO (the “Mergers”) is 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time on June 29, 2026 (such deadline, as it may be extended, the “Election Deadline”). As further described in the election materials and in the.