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Institutional buying puts ACV Auctions (ACVA) back in focus Iridian Asset Management’s recent purchase of more than 1.1 million ACV Auctions (ACVA) shares, now its largest holding at nearly 9% of assets, has drawn fresh attention to the stock. The investment comes alongside record revenue figures, higher marketplace vehicle volumes, and improving adjusted EBITDA. This has prompted investors to reassess how the company’s current share price lines up with its business performance. See our...

CarGurus (CARG) is rolling out a fresh wave of AI powered products, including CarGurus Discover, Dealership Mode, and PriceVantage, alongside updated branding that will be showcased at the NADA Show 2026. See our latest analysis for CarGurus. Despite excitement around its AI driven tools and 20th anniversary, CarGurus’ recent share price performance has been softer, with a 30 day share price return decline of 12.01% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 12.66%, set against a 3 year...

Triumph Financial (TFIN) is back in focus after J.B. Hunt Transport Services joined the Triumph Network and adopted its automated payment solution, while investors also watch for the upcoming quarterly earnings report on January 26. See our latest analysis for Triumph Financial. Those developments come after a strong 90 day share price return of 16.56% and a 30 day share price return of 8.37%, although the 1 year total shareholder return sits at a loss of 11.66%. This suggests that recent...

In recent days, CDW has come under pressure after multiple Wall Street firms downgraded or maintained cautious ratings, citing concerns about weaker hardware spending and higher memory costs following revenue and guidance that fell short of expectations despite an earnings per share beat. At the same time, CDW is highlighting its capabilities in enterprise AI and cloud services through Mission Cloud’s work with AWS, underscoring the company’s push into higher-value technology solutions even...

Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) has quickly moved onto investors’ radar after a 27.89% jump last week to a 52 week high of $46, following TSMC’s plans to ramp up AI and high performance chip spending. See our latest analysis for Ultra Clean Holdings. That sharp move around TSMC’s AI spending plans sits on top of a strong 30 day share price return of 67.01% and a 59.19% year to date share price gain. The 1 year total shareholder return of 17.67% and 3 year total shareholder return of 30.29% point...

Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) is back in focus after management issued more cautious 2026 expectations, trimmed its 2025 organic revenue growth outlook, and disclosed order cancellations in several international markets. See our latest analysis for Zimmer Biomet Holdings. The more cautious guidance and order cancellations have come alongside a sharp reset in expectations, with a 90 day share price return of 16.02% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.08% loss, signalling...

Earlier this year, Monster Energy announced a partnership with Casey’s General Stores to launch a limited-time Ultra Red, White and Blue Razz drink, initially exclusive to Casey’s and CEFCO locations before a wider U.S. rollout. An important aspect of the launch is a joint US$200,000 donation to military-focused nonprofits, aligning the co-branded product with Casey’s community support efforts and visibility among service members through Monster’s Military Channels. We’ll now examine how...

PJT Partners recently reported strong third quarter 2025 results, with earnings per share and revenue beating analyst expectations and underscoring the appeal of its advisory-focused model. UBS has initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, pointing to potential productivity gains from PJT’s multi-year investments in its Strategic Advisory franchise as a key long-term consideration. With recent results exceeding expectations and UBS emphasizing future productivity improvements, we’ll explore...

Iridian’s increased stake and recent operating performance Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) came into focus after Iridian Asset Management lifted its holdings by 190,909 shares in the fourth quarter, an US$8.11 million addition tied to recent operating trends. Iridian now allocates nearly 8% of its reportable assets to Hilton Grand Vacations, following company updates that included a 17% year over year rise in contract sales and reaffirmed full year adjusted EBITDA guidance. See our latest...

Alaska Air Group, Inc. has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing year-on-year revenue growth to US$3,632 million for the quarter and US$14.24 billion for the year, but with net income declining to US$21 million in Q4 and US$100 million for the full year. Alongside these earnings, the company advanced its integration with Hawaiian Airlines, completed a sizeable share repurchase program, and committed to a large long-term Boeing aircraft order that reshapes its fleet...

Event context and recent share performance Webster Financial (WBS) has recently drawn investor attention after a period of mixed short term share performance, with a 1 day return of about a 3.2% decline contrasting with a positive past 3 months move near 12.2%. Across longer holding periods, the bank shows total returns of about 0.4% year to date, roughly 11.9% over the past year, about 39.5% over 3 years, and around 61.4% over 5 years. These figures give investors a wider context for its...

Recent analyst actions on Air Products and Chemicals (APD), including a rating upgrade from Bank of America Securities and a reaffirmed outlook from Citi, have refocused attention on the company’s large hydrogen and ammonia project execution risks. See our latest analysis for Air Products and Chemicals. At a share price of US$261.35, Air Products and Chemicals has recently seen a 5.63% 1 month share price return. However, its 1 year total shareholder return of an 18.51% decline shows that...

Amer Sports (AS) is back in focus after a Truist analyst highlighted the company’s growth levers and long-term plans, along with fresh creative leadership moves at Salomon that point to a stronger product and brand direction. See our latest analysis for Amer Sports. The recent Truist commentary on Amer Sports’ growth levers and the creative leadership overhaul at Salomon come against a backdrop of a 15.85% 90 day share price return and a 23.35% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests...

Earlier this week, Morgan Stanley downgraded Safehold, citing concerns over subdued ground-lease origination activity, a high dividend payout ratio, tenant litigation, and uncertainty around fee income and Caret value realization. This shift adds to an already mixed analyst backdrop for the REIT, highlighting how business model complexity and legal overhangs can weigh on sentiment even amid solid reported profitability metrics. Next, we’ll explore how Morgan Stanley’s concerns about subdued...

Over the past year, Dropbox has seen billings stall while analysts now expect a 1.1% revenue decline over the next 12 months, highlighting pressure on demand for its services. At the same time, the company’s operating margin has been shrinking for two years, pointing to rising concern over cost control and profitability resilience. Next, we’ll examine how stagnating billings and a softer revenue outlook are reshaping Dropbox’s investment narrative for investors. Explore 23 top quantum...

Event context and recent share performance CVR Energy (CVI) shares have seen mixed performance recently, with a 1 day decline of 1.17%, a 5.32% gain over the past week, and a negative return profile over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for CVR Energy. At a share price of US$24.54, CVR Energy has seen a 5.32% 7 day share price return but a 38.67% 90 day share price decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 18.61% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return...

Freedom Holding recently expanded its fintech ecosystem and AI capabilities, including an AI Hub partnership with Nvidia and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development to support a 100 MW data center for large-scale model training, while its banking arm grew to serve 3.6 million clients, becoming Kazakhstan's third-largest bank by active users despite market-driven losses. In parallel, Freedom Broker Global Markets obtained a Financial Services Permission from...

AptarGroup recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.48 per share, payable on February 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 4, 2026, while also advancing its role in nasal vaccine and eye care delivery through collaborations with CastleVax and Bausch and Lomb. By supplying devices for an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine trial and developing its Beat the Blink eye care system, AptarGroup is deepening its presence in specialized drug delivery platforms that can be central to...

The U.S. administration previously called off planned 10% tariffs on European allies, easing trade tensions and improving the backdrop for internationally exposed companies such as Crane NXT. This policy reversal reduced immediate trade-policy uncertainty, a factor that can be particularly important for technology suppliers integrated into global supply chains. We will now examine how the easing of U.S.-EU tariff pressures shapes Crane NXT's investment narrative and perceived risk...

In recent days, Procore Technologies announced the acquisition of Datagrid to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities for construction industry clients, while director Kevin J O’Connor sold shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan and Barclays upgraded the stock’s rating. Together with upcoming fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results in February 2026, these moves highlight how Procore is leaning into AI-driven construction software at a time when investors are weighing...

Earlier in 2026, CECO Environmental secured its largest-ever order, worth over US$135,000,000, to provide an emissions management solution for a Texas natural gas power plant, helping push expected 2025 bookings above US$1,000,000,000 and backlog toward US$800,000,000. This record contract highlights how CECO’s pollution-control technologies are increasingly embedded in large-scale energy infrastructure projects, reinforcing the company’s role in industrial decarbonization efforts. We’ll now...

Guidance-driven move in Chefs' Warehouse stock Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF) recently issued preliminary unaudited guidance for fiscal 2026, indicating expected net sales between US$4.35 billion and US$4.45 billion and net income in the US$88.0 million to US$92.0 million range, giving investors a fresh reference point. See our latest analysis for Chefs' Warehouse. The guidance lands at a time when Chefs' Warehouse shares have a 90 day share price return of 9.53%, while the 1 year total shareholder...

United Bankshares (UBSI) is back on investors’ radar after reporting record 2025 earnings, with fourth quarter profit and revenue ahead of Wall Street expectations and analysts responding with upgraded views on the stock. See our latest analysis for United Bankshares. United Bankshares’ recent buybacks and Q4 earnings beat come against a backdrop of steady share price momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 4.96% and a 90-day gain of 13.40%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of...

AMETEK recently combined its FARO Technologies and Creaform businesses into two new units, FARO CREAFORM and FARO INSIGHT, to sharpen focus on dimensional measurement and reality capture solutions for industrial, construction, public safety, and geospatial customers. This reorganization highlights AMETEK’s push to streamline its portfolio, deepen domain specialization, and seek operational synergies across advanced measurement and imaging technologies. We’ll now examine how this portfolio...