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NasdaqGS:PRAX
NasdaqGS:PRAXBiotechs

Why Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) Is Up 6.6% After Dual NDA Timeline and Investor Push - And What's Next

Praxis Precision Medicines recently presented at Guggenheim Securities’ Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026 and scheduled its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and corporate update for February 19, 2026, highlighting upcoming regulatory milestones for ulixacaltamide and relutrigine, both with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation and planned New Drug Application submissions by mid-February. What stands out is how tightly the company’s investor outreach, conference appearances and...
NasdaqGS:RRR
NasdaqGS:RRRHospitality

Red Rock Resorts (RRR) Earnings Growth And 9.3% Margin Test Bullish Narratives

Red Rock Resorts (RRR) closed FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$511.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.76, with trailing twelve month EPS at US$3.19 and revenue at about US$2.0 billion framing the full year picture. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$495.7 million in Q4 2024 to US$526.3 million in Q2 2025 and EPS range between US$0.49 in Q3 2024 and US$0.96 in Q2 2025, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked into the latest print. With...
NasdaqGS:MLKN
NasdaqGS:MLKNCommercial Services

Does MillerKnoll’s New 2026 Term Loan (MLKN) Quietly Redefine Its Balance‑Sheet Playbook?

On February 10, 2026, MillerKnoll, Inc. refinanced its existing 2025 Term Loan B Facility with a new 2026 Term Loan B Facility, replacing about US$550,000,000 of debt with slightly lower interest margins and enhanced prepayment flexibility while keeping the August 7, 2032 maturity date unchanged. This refinancing slightly reduces the company’s borrowing spread and allows penalty-free prepayments in most cases, potentially improving MillerKnoll’s financial flexibility and interest expense...
NYSE:WAB
NYSE:WABMachinery

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Services And Digital Narratives

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) just posted third quarter FY 2025 revenue of about US$2.9b with basic EPS of US$1.81, setting the tone for how the rest of the year could shape up for shareholders focused on earnings power. The company has seen revenue move from US$2.6b in the first quarter of FY 2025 to US$2.9b in the third quarter, while basic EPS has ranged between US$1.88 and US$1.96 over that stretch, giving investors a clear view of how recent quarters compare. With trailing...
NasdaqGS:NVDA
NasdaqGS:NVDASemiconductor

Samsung HBM4 Shipments Put Nvidia AI Supply Chain In Focus

Samsung has started commercial shipments of its next generation HBM4 memory chips to Nvidia. The new HBM4 supply is slated for Nvidia’s upcoming Vera Rubin AI accelerators. This marks a shift in the AI hardware supply chain, affecting memory supplier roles and competition with SK Hynix and Micron. NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA), currently trading at $190.05, sits at the center of the build out of AI infrastructure, and this new HBM4 supply link with Samsung goes straight to the core of its hardware...
NasdaqGS:TPG
NasdaqGS:TPGCapital Markets

Assessing TPG (TPG) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

What recent returns suggest about TPG (TPG) TPG (TPG) has seen negative returns across the past week, month and past 3 months, with the stock closing at US$49.67. This may prompt investors to reassess recent performance drivers. See our latest analysis for TPG. That recent drop, including a 6.42% 1 day share price decline and 24.78% 30 day share price decline to US$49.67, contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return of 60.21%. This suggests longer term holders have still seen gains even...
NYSE:SMG
NYSE:SMGChemicals

Assessing Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Valuation As Miracle-Gro Expands Indoor Gardening Product Line

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) is back in focus after its Miracle-Gro brand rolled out a refreshed indoor product lineup, expanding soils, plant foods and pest solutions tied to growing interest in indoor gardening and self-care. See our latest analysis for Scotts Miracle-Gro. The refreshed Miracle-Gro indoor range lands at a time when Scotts Miracle-Gro’s short term momentum is picking up, with a 30 day share price return of 9.46% and a year to date share price return of 13.07%, set against a 5...
NYSE:AER
NYSE:AERTrade Distributors

Will AerCap’s Bigger Buybacks and Dividend Shift Capital Return Narrative for AerCap Holdings (AER)?

AerCap Holdings reported past full-year 2025 results with revenue of US$8.52 billion and net income of US$3.75 billion, alongside significant share repurchases totaling US$1.15 billion and a quarterly dividend declaration of US$0.40 per share for March 2026. Frontier Group Holdings’ past announcement of an early return of 24 A320neo aircraft and future sale-leaseback deals with AerCap highlights how the lessor is actively reshaping its fleet exposure while maintaining long-term customer...
NYSE:WH
NYSE:WHHospitality

A Look At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) Valuation As International Expansion Plans Advance

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) has been busy on the expansion front, announcing Dolce by Wyndham’s entry into India with Fine Acers and new Ramada properties, including branded residences, in Istanbul, Türkiye. See our latest analysis for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. These India and Türkiye moves come after a steady 90-day share price return of 9.84% to US$79.50, yet the 1-year total shareholder return of 25.68% decline suggests longer term holders have had a tougher run. This hints that...
NasdaqGS:MU
NasdaqGS:MUSemiconductor

A Look At Micron Technology (MU) Valuation As AI HBM Demand Surges And 2026 Supply Sells Out

Micron Technology (MU) is back in focus after its high bandwidth memory supply for 2026 sold out, production ramped earlier than planned, and analysts highlighted tight AI driven demand and constrained industry capacity. See our latest analysis for Micron Technology. The latest HBM news lands on top of a strong run, with Micron’s 1 day share price return of 9.94% and 30 day return of 18.64% adding to a 73.18% 90 day move. Its 1 year total shareholder return is very large, indicating powerful...
NasdaqGS:TTWO
NasdaqGS:TTWOEntertainment

Take Two Earnings Beat Highlights Mobile Growth And Recurring Franchise Power

Take-Two Interactive Software (NasdaqGS:TTWO) reported quarterly results that outperformed expectations. Performance was supported by strong contributions from the mobile business and key franchises, including NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto. The company highlighted AI-driven efficiency programs, a push into direct-to-consumer channels, and continued updates to Grand Theft Auto Online. For you as an investor, NasdaqGS:TTWO sits at the intersection of big console franchises and a fast growing...
NasdaqGS:AMZN
NasdaqGS:AMZNMultiline Retail

This Week In E-Commerce - Transformative Shift Toward Transaction-Led Growth And AI Integration

The B2C E-Commerce landscape is undergoing significant transformation as it reaches a phase of structural maturity, with growth becoming increasingly transaction-led rather than driven by new user acquisition. This shift is accompanied by a move toward non-cash and instant payment models, particularly in Asia-Pacific, contributing to expanded transaction volumes and revenue. Additionally, the adoption of artificial intelligence in financial services is accelerating, enhancing automation and...
NYSE:AM
NYSE:AMOil and Gas

Antero Midstream (AM) Balances Softer Q4 Earnings With Confident 2026 Outlook – Is Cash Flow King?

On February 11, 2026, Antero Midstream Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$297 million but sharply lower quarterly net income of US$51.93 million, alongside full-year revenue of US$1.19 billion and net income of US$413.16 million. The company also projected 2026 net income of US$485 million to US$535 million and affirmed guidance for US$0.90 per-share dividends, highlighting management’s confidence in future cash generation despite recent quarterly profit...
NYSE:LHX
NYSE:LHXAerospace & Defense

Is It Too Late To Consider L3Harris Technologies (LHX) After A 73% One Year Surge?

For investors wondering whether L3Harris Technologies at around US$340 per share represents fair value, a bargain, or something in between, this article is designed to help answer that question using a clear valuation lens. The stock has a 7 day return of 0.4%, a 30 day return reflecting a 0.1% decline, an 11.8% year to date return, and a 72.9% return over 1 year. These figures may prompt many investors to consider whether the recent gains leave room for further upside or instead point to a...
NYSE:VEEV
NYSE:VEEVHealthcare Services

Veeva QMS BioDlink Win Highlights Valuation Gap In Veeva Systems

BioDlink has gone live with Veeva Systems' Veeva QMS, a cloud based quality management platform for life sciences companies. The implementation supports BioDlink's move toward digital quality and compliance practices using standardized, cloud infrastructure. The go live underscores broader interest in digital quality operations among large biopharmaceutical clients. For investors watching Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV), this client milestone arrives after a stretch of weaker share performance,...
NasdaqGS:COST
NasdaqGS:COSTConsumer Retailing

Costco Ties European Delivery Push To Tighter Membership Food Court Perks

Costco Wholesale has expanded same-day delivery to members in France and Spain through its partnership with Instacart. The company is also tightening membership-only access at its food courts, reinforcing member exclusivity across locations. These moves affect both Costco's international digital reach and how non members interact with its physical warehouses. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:COST, these changes touch both the digital and in store sides of the business. The current share...
NYSE:NOG
NYSE:NOGOil and Gas

Is NOG’s Larger Hedge Book and Non‑Cash Impairment Quietly Reframing Its Earnings Story?

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. recently reported its fourth-quarter 2025 business update, outlining hedging results, new oil and gas hedges for 2026, and an expected non-cash impairment charge of about US$260 million to US$270 million under the full cost pool ceiling test due to lower average oil prices. An interesting element is that this sizable impairment is expected to affect reported earnings without changing cash flows, while the expanded hedge book aims to secure the capital program...
NasdaqGS:XP
NasdaqGS:XPCapital Markets

Assessing XP (NasdaqGS:XP) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

XP (NasdaqGS:XP) has drawn investor interest after recent share price moves, with returns of 19.3% over the past month and 8.7% over the past 3 months focusing attention on its valuation and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for XP. The recent 8.9% 7 day share price return and 25.4% year to date share price return suggest momentum has picked up. At the same time, the 1 year and 3 year total shareholder returns of 42.9% and 43.3% highlight how income and reinvested dividends have...
NYSE:JEF
NYSE:JEFCapital Markets

Jefferies Deepens SMBC Alliance As Valuation And Dividend Cover Diverge

Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) has nominated Yoshihiro Hyakutome of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group to its Board of Directors, replacing Toru Nakashima. The move is part of a broader effort to deepen the alliance between Jefferies and SMBC around Japan equities. The companies are working toward a Japan equities joint venture targeted to begin in January 2027. SMBC also plans to increase its economic stake in Jefferies, subject to regulatory approvals. For you as an investor, this...
NYSE:ARLO
NYSE:ARLOElectronic

Arlo Technologies (ARLO) Valuation Check After Samsung SmartThings Partnership And Recent Share Price Weakness

Arlo Technologies (ARLO) is drawing fresh attention after announcing a partnership with Samsung SmartThings that brings Arlo’s Smart Security Platform and AI-powered object detection into the SmartThings app for U.S. users. See our latest analysis for Arlo Technologies. Despite the SmartThings partnership and recent headlines around insider share sales, Arlo’s short term momentum has cooled, with a 30 day share price return showing a 14.62% decline and a year to date share price return...
NYSE:CTS
NYSE:CTSElectronic

A Look At CTS (CTS) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Raised 2026 Revenue Guidance

CTS (CTS) shares moved after the company posted fourth quarter 2025 results that exceeded market expectations on revenue and profit, paired with above-consensus sales guidance for 2026 and continued progress in diversified end markets. See our latest analysis for CTS. At a share price of US$57.15, CTS has seen a 23.19% 1 month share price return and a 30.33% year to date share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 25.50% and 5 year total shareholder return of 80.71% reflect...
NYSE:WELL
NYSE:WELLHealth Care REITs

Welltower’s Senior Housing Pivot Blends Private Funds Growth And Valuation Tension

Welltower (NYSE:WELL) has launched a private funds management business as part of a broad shift in its growth model. The company has reworked its incentive structure to align more directly with senior housing growth and operational priorities. Welltower reports nearly US$11b of net investment activity focused on senior housing assets. The company reports double digit growth in revenue, EBITDA, and FFO per share alongside this operations first pivot. For investors, these moves highlight a...