Khandpur K. Ashish

October 17, 2026

Constellation Energy Analyst Coverage Highlights AI Nuclear Debate. Recent news highlights analyst interest in Constellation Energy, with CIBC initiating coverage with an Outperformer rating and a $358 price target. This comes amid market debates over the company's role in powering AI data centers, following the CoreWeave partnership and the Brazos Valley sale. The stock trades with a P/E of 28.6 and a 0.91% yield as these strategic moves unfold.

October 11, 2026

Avient Announces New CEO Mike Frank, Reaffirms Guidance. Avient disclosed that Mike Frank will assume the chief executive role, succeeding Dr. Ashish Khandpur. The company kept its FY2026 adjusted EPS outlook of $3.10‑$3.25 and its Q3 adjusted EPS guidance of $0.80. The leadership change was highlighted alongside a dividend champion note, and the stock fell about 7% after the news. The announcement arrives as the shares trade near a long‑standing support level.

October 17, 2026

3M to challenge $1.4B Australian PFAS lawsuit ahead of Q3 earnings. 3M is preparing to challenge Australia's $1.4 billion PFAS contamination lawsuit, a major legal development for the company. At the same time, market participants are looking ahead to 3M's upcoming third-quarter earnings, with Wall Street projections offering insights into key metrics. The stock is currently trading within its 52-week range, with an average analyst target of $186.15.