5 Best Depressed Stocks to Buy in 2026

3. Thomson Reuters Corporation (NASDAQ:TRI)

On May 13, 2026, Sterne Kessler and Thomson Reuters Corporation (NASDAQ:TRI) announced a co-development partnership that resulted in the launch of the first attorney-built AI workflow within CoCounsel Legal. The new Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer is designed to help patent litigators navigate Section 101 patent eligibility analysis, an area widely viewed as one of the most complex and precedent-driven aspects of patent litigation. The companies said the AI tool mirrors how courts approach Section 101 analysis by quickly reviewing patent claims, identifying relevant precedents, and explaining why those cases matter. The Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer is intended to provide attorneys with a faster and more consistent starting point for evaluating patent eligibility issues.

On May 6, 2026, Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on Thomson Reuters to $138 from $156 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said Thomson Reuters delivered Q1 results ahead of consensus expectations, with Big 3 organic revenue growth of 9% and no sequential deceleration. However, Scotiabank noted that investor concerns surrounding potential AI-driven disruption across the data services and software industry continue to pressure the stock and contribute to multiple compressions across the peer group.

On May 5, 2026, Thomson Reuters Corporation (NASDAQ:TRI) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.23, versus the consensus estimate of $1.21. Revenue totaled $2.09B, versus the consensus estimate of $2.04B. President and CEO Steve Hasker said the company’s momentum reflects continued demand for its AI-driven products across legal, tax, audit, and compliance markets. Hasker added that Thomson Reuters’ AI offerings are built around authoritative content and domain expertise, describing the company’s approach as “fiduciary-grade AI.”

Thomson Reuters Corporation (NASDAQ:TRI) operates as a content and technology company serving customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.