Value investor John Dorfman highlights five underperforming stocks that have remained flat over the past year but show promise for future growth. These 'Do-Nothing Club' stocks include Raymond James Financial, Gentex Corp, EQT Corp, Banner Corp, and Korn Ferry, which Dorfman believes are overlooked by analysts despite strong fundamentals. Historically, his Do-Nothing Club recommendations have averaged 16.6% annual returns versus 10.4% for the S&P 500.

Muhlenkamp & Co. sold 101,570 shares of NMI Holdings (worth $3.93 million) in Q1 2026, reducing its position from 5.1% to 3.62% of AUM. Despite NMI's strong fundamentals—including 15% year-over-year book value growth, $99.3 million Q1 net income, and improved efficiency metrics—the stock has remained flat over the past year, significantly underperforming the S&P 500. The sale may reflect opportunity cost allocation rather than a negative view on the company's performance.

Arium Networks officially launched as a standalone company following EQT's acquisition of Crown Castle's Small Cell & Venue business. The new digital infrastructure platform operates over 100,000 small cells across 43 states, serving the three largest U.S. mobile network operators and focusing on enhancing wireless connectivity in dense, high-demand areas.

The Iran war has disrupted global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing Asia to seek alternative sources. The U.S. has emerged as a critical backup supplier, with record crude production of 13.6 million barrels per day and total liquid fuels production of 24 million barrels per day. American energy companies are benefiting from increased exports, while new supply chains involving Venezuelan heavy crude and Russian fuel oil are reshaping global energy dependencies.

EQT Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per share, payable on June 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 6, 2026. The dividend declaration reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

As AI hyperscalers drive unprecedented electricity demand, the article identifies three energy infrastructure stocks positioned to benefit from the multi-year power buildout: MasTec (construction/engineering), Regal Rexnord (data center power management), and EQT (natural gas production). Two companies to avoid are CoreWeave (unprofitable data center operator) and Oklo (small modular reactor company with unfavorable economics).

U.S. stocks closed a shortened week with broad losses as markets observed Good Friday. Major large-cap losers included Nike (down 14.29% after missing Q4 guidance), Boston Scientific (down 9.32% following clinical trial data and analyst downgrade), and Sysco (down 13.56% after announcing Jetro acquisition and analyst downgrades). Other significant decliners included Texas Pacific Land, Venture Global, EQT, Rogers Communications, Kratos Defense, and Antero Resources.

Iran's missile strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub have triggered a significant rally in U.S. natural gas stocks. The disruption is being treated as a structural regime shift rather than a temporary outage, benefiting U.S. LNG exporters and upstream producers. Cheniere Energy surged 12% this week, while NextDecade jumped 26% as buyers seek to diversify away from Middle Eastern gas supplies.

AES Corporation shares plunged 17% in premarket trading after agreeing to a $15 per share all-cash acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT. The offer fell below the stock's recent closing price of $17.28, disappointing investors despite the deal being unanimously approved by the board. The transaction values AES at $10.7 billion in equity and $33.4 billion enterprise value, with expected closing in late 2026 or early 2027.

Japan has pledged $36 billion as the first phase of a broader $550 billion investment in the U.S., with the bulk going toward a proposed 9.2 gigawatt natural gas power plant in Ohio. The project is expected to benefit natural gas suppliers and electrical infrastructure providers, with EQT and Hitachi positioned as potential beneficiaries due to their relevant capabilities and geographic presence.

EQT Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per share, payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026. The dividend declaration reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Natural gas futures surged past $5 per MMBtu, marking a historic 60% weekly gain—the largest since 1990—as a record cold wave grips 40 U.S. states. Production disruptions from freeze-offs could peak at 15 Bcf/d while heating demand surges, creating near-term deliverability risks. Natural gas equities rallied sharply in response to the price spike.