Today’s upgrades for Validea’s Contrarian Investor model include ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION (ARCC), a large-cap value stock in the Misc. Financial Services industry. The rating based on David Dreman’s strategy improved from 71% to 83%, showing interest in the stock. ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION primarily focuses on providing direct loans and investments in private middle market companies in the US. On the other hand, CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC), a mid-cap value stock in Oil & Gas Operations, saw its rating improve from 61% to 69%. The company is committed to energy transition and has interests in oil and gas fields in various basins. David Dreman’s strategy indicates some interest in this stock as well.

Read more at Nasdaq: Validea David Dreman Strategy Daily Upgrade Report – 9/16/2025