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GoDaddy recently announced significant advancements in artificial intelligence, unveiling public API access and standards for its Agent Name Service (ANS) and launching Airo.ai, a modular AI platform designed to automate website and branding tasks for small businesses. These updates highlight GoDaddy’s push to expand its developer and small business ecosystem by combining cryptographically verifiable identity services with practical, AI-driven business solutions. Let's explore how GoDaddy's...

Wall Street analysts recently anticipated that Burlington Stores would report year-over-year growth in both quarterly earnings and revenues, with an expected increase in store count at the period's end. The positive momentum from analyst earnings estimate revisions and a consensus "Outperform" rating reflects optimism for continued outperformance in upcoming results. To understand what this could mean for investors, we'll examine how analysts' expectations of strong earnings and revenue...

In the past week, Rocket Companies participated in the Deutsche Bank 2025 Financial Services IRO Summit and the Stephens Annual Investment Conference, while also attracting attention due to insider share sales and legal scrutiny after its acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group. Alongside these developments, analysts reaffirmed confidence in Rocket’s technology-driven growth initiatives and expansion of its AI-enabled homeownership platform, highlighting the company’s evolving approach in the...

Artisan Small Cap Fund has reentered its position in Cognex (CGNX), crediting a refreshed management team, stronger attention to customers, and cost discipline. The fund also highlighted the company’s advances in AI, which are driving broader market access. See our latest analysis for Cognex. Cognex’s shares have seen some whiplash lately, with a 5.8% pop in a single day following renewed fund interest and upbeat messaging at recent investor conferences. Despite these sparks of momentum, the...

Global Business Travel Group reported its third quarter 2025 results, posting sales of US$674 million, an improvement from US$597 million a year earlier, and reducing its net loss to US$62 million from US$129 million over the same period. The company also raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance and offered strong preliminary expectations for 2026, highlighting a continued turnaround in both revenue and earnings performance. We'll examine how the company's raised 2025 guidance and upbeat...

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) caught attention this week after reporting third quarter earnings that topped forecasts. The company continues its record of steady dividends. Investors also noticed insider share purchases and improving market sentiment. See our latest analysis for PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust. PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust’s share price has gained momentum alongside a wave of positive news, most recently jumping after upbeat signals from the Federal...

On November 19, 2025, Thomas Stenger, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Hope Bancorp, sold 2,100 shares of the company, while no insider buys were reported in the past year. This followed a period of broader market optimism for regional banks, sparked by New York Federal Reserve comments suggesting a potential interest rate cut and increased confidence in the sector's near-term outlook. We'll explore how expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut could influence Hope...

Select Water Solutions recently presented at the 17th Annual Southwest IDEAS Conference and reported mixed third quarter financial results, with adjusted EPS slightly below estimates but revenue exceeding expectations, driven by gains in its Chemical Technologies segment. Northland downgraded the company from 'Outperform' to 'Market Perform,' citing the need for stronger adjusted EBITDA growth, more bolt-on projects such as lithium extraction, or improved overall market activity to support a...

Exact Sciences (EXAS) has delivered steady growth in recent months, with shares climbing roughly 60% over the past month. Investors are watching closely as the company navigates the evolving landscape in diagnostics and genetics. See our latest analysis for Exact Sciences. Momentum for Exact Sciences has been building quickly, with its 1-month share price return of 60% and total shareholder return of 91% over the past year showing fresh investor enthusiasm and a real shift in sentiment. After...

Power Integrations (POWI) just announced the hiring of Nancy Erba as its new chief financial officer, with her appointment taking effect in early January. Market watchers tend to pay close attention when companies bring on new senior financial leadership, since this can hint at future changes in strategy or financial priorities. See our latest analysis for Power Integrations. Despite the buzz surrounding Nancy Erba’s arrival, Power Integrations shares are still down sharply for the year, with...

Ever wondered if Interpublic Group of Companies could be trading at a discount, or if its true value is hidden beneath the recent share prices? You are not alone, as many investors are asking if this stock is now an opportunity. The stock has clocked a 3.8% gain over the last week, even after sliding 7.4% in the past month, and it is still down 8.6% so far this year. This makes its valuation and future direction a hot topic. Recent headlines have been swirling around a shift in industry...

Gates Industrial (GTES) just expanded its Data Center Solutions lineup with the launch of Data Master Eco, a halogen-free liquid cooling product aimed at hyperscale data centers and high-performance computing. This move highlights its focus on sustainable and efficient solutions. See our latest analysis for Gates Industrial. While Gates Industrial continues to invest in sustainable cooling tech, the momentum in its stock tells an interesting story. After a choppy stretch, the company’s share...

Twilio (TWLO) has captured investor attention following a surge in its AI-powered customer engagement platform as well as its multi-product sales approach. Recent results showed voice AI customer revenue up nearly 60% and record free cash flow. See our latest analysis for Twilio. Twilio’s impressive jump in voice AI customer revenue and robust free cash flow have kept its momentum building, with a 10.2% 1-month share price return and recent gains pushing its latest price to $120.57. Over the...

United Natural Foods (UNFI) has caught the eye of investors following recent trading activity, as its share price has moved over the past week. The company’s performance trends often generate valuation discussions among market watchers, especially after such fluctuations. See our latest analysis for United Natural Foods. While United Natural Foods shares have pulled back sharply over the past month, with a 1-month share price return of -13.3% and a 7-day return of -9.4%, the bigger picture...

Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) stock has been relatively steady, with shares closing at $81.27. Over the past month, the stock is down 3%, while its performance for the year so far is off by about 5%. See our latest analysis for Public Service Enterprise Group. Public Service Enterprise Group has seen its share price slip 4.5% so far in 2024, reflecting some fading momentum after a robust multi-year run. While sentiment has cooled recently, long-term investors have still enjoyed a 62%...

NMI Holdings (NMIH) shares edged higher today, building on a steady trend over the month. Investors seem to be weighing solid annual revenue and net income growth as they consider the stock’s current valuation. See our latest analysis for NMI Holdings. This latest uptick in NMI Holdings' share price comes after a modest but positive trend over the past month, and follows consistent revenue and net income growth that continues to catch investor attention. While the year-to-date share price...

Amicus Therapeutics achieved GAAP profitability in Q3 2025, driven by continued global sales growth of its rare disease treatments Galafold and Pombiliti + Opfolda. This marks a meaningful milestone for the company, highlighting growing commercial momentum and signaling progress toward potential regulatory approvals and product pipeline expansion. As Amicus Therapeutics reaches profitability, we'll explore how this milestone and robust sales uptake shape the company's investment...

Funnel recently announced a partnership with UDR, Inc. to deploy a comprehensive AI-powered multifamily CRM and renter-centric platform across UDR’s nearly 60,000-unit portfolio. This collaboration highlights UDR’s ongoing commitment to digital transformation and operational centralization to elevate both team member efficiency and resident experience. We’ll explore how UDR’s adoption of an AI-driven renter platform could further support its focus on operational efficiency and technology...

Rivian Automotive (RIVN) is gaining attention as analysts cite the company’s growing partnerships with Volkswagen, Amazon, and AT&T. The company has also provided updates on technology improvements and cost reduction strategies. See our latest analysis for Rivian Automotive. Rivian’s recent momentum has been hard to miss, with its share price climbing over 15% in the past month as investors respond to major partnerships and ambitious cost-cutting plans. While the 12-month total shareholder...

Group 1 Automotive (GPI) just announced an increase to its equity buyback plan, raising the authorization to $500 million, and reaffirmed its quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. These moves highlight management’s focus on returning value to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Group 1 Automotive. Group 1 Automotive’s latest move to boost its buyback authorization comes after a year in which the stock has seen mixed momentum. There was a strong 2.94% share price gain in just the past...

Earlier this week, Evercore announced that Lars Ingemarsson has joined as senior managing director and head of the Nordic region, where he will lead the firm's expansion and establish an office in Stockholm, joined by Kristoffer Elshult from Citi. This move marks Evercore's first physical presence in the Nordics and highlights an ongoing effort to strengthen its global advisory capabilities with experienced local leadership. We'll explore how establishing a Nordic office under a veteran...

Tandem Diabetes Care recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Android version of the Tandem Mobi mobile app, with limited release expected in December 2025 and commercial availability to follow in early 2026. This clearance allows Tandem’s automated insulin delivery system to reach a wider user base by enabling diabetes management directly from compatible Android smartphones. We’ll explore how FDA clearance expanding Tandem Mobi’s Android compatibility...

O-I Glass (OI) has been on investors’ radar after its recent stock moves, with the share price up 4% over the past month. The company’s year-to-date results show a 23% gain, sparking fresh interest in its performance. See our latest analysis for O-I Glass. O-I Glass’s 1-month share price return of 7.4% hints that momentum is building once again, especially on the heels of a strong year-to-date performance. The real test will be whether buyers stick around, especially since the 1-year total...

Earlier this week, Vertex, Inc. entered into an amendment to its credit agreement with PNC Bank and other lenders, enabling greater flexibility for dividends and share repurchases as long as financial conditions, including a secured debt net leverage ratio below 2.50 to 1.00, are met. This adjustment increases Vertex’s potential to return value to shareholders without breaching its credit terms, reflecting a move towards enhanced financial flexibility. We'll see how this expanded financial...