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TSX:TRP
TSX:TRPOil and Gas

Does TC Energy’s (TSX:TRP) Preferred Share Simplification Clarify Its Long-Term Income Story?

TC Energy recently completed the automatic conversion of all its floating-rate Series 6 preferred shares into fixed-rate Series 5 shares, leaving 14,000,000 Series 5 shares outstanding on the TSX and locking in a 4.501% annual dividend rate for five years from January 30, 2026. This move simplifies TC Energy’s preferred share structure and offers income-focused investors clearer visibility on cash flows and dividend terms over the medium term. We’ll now examine how locking in a fixed 4.501%...
OTCPK:FNMA
OTCPK:FNMADiversified Financial

Is Fannie Mae (FNMA) Still Sensibly Priced After Its Recent Share Price Volatility?

If you are wondering whether Federal National Mortgage Association's share price still makes sense after its recent run, you are not alone. A closer look at its value story can help frame expectations. The stock last closed at US$8.13, with a 43.6% return over the past year, even after a 21.3% decline over 30 days and an 11.6% decline over 7 days. It also has a very large 3 year return and a 319.1% return over 5 years. Recent news around government sponsored entities, regulatory discussions...
NasdaqGS:FCBC
NasdaqGS:FCBCBanks

First Community Bankshares (FCBC) Net Interest Margin Resilience Challenges Bearish Narratives

First Community Bankshares (FCBC) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$43.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.68, compared with Q4 FY 2024 revenue of US$40.6 million and EPS of US$0.71. Full year trailing revenue came in at US$167.4 million and EPS at US$2.66. Over the past few quarters, the company has reported revenue of US$40.2 million and EPS of US$0.64 in Q1 2025, US$42.2 million and US$0.67 in Q3 2025, and the latest Q4 figures. For investors, the mix of stable revenue, EPS performance...
NYSE:RNST
NYSE:RNSTBanks

Renasant (RNST) EPS Beat Reinforces Bullish Growth Narratives Despite Margin Concerns

Renasant (RNST) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$267.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.84, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of US$878.4 million and EPS of US$2.09. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$164.5 million in Q4 2024 to US$267.6 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.70 to US$0.84 over the same stretch. This gives investors a clearer view of how the top and bottom lines are tracking into the new year...
NasdaqGS:AMGN
NasdaqGS:AMGNBiotechs

Amgen Faces 340B Legal Challenge As Stock Trades Near Analyst Views

Sagebrush Health Services has filed a lawsuit against Amgen alleging improper actions related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The complaint focuses on claims that Amgen cut off discounted drug sales and retracted millions of dollars in previously granted 340B discounts. Sagebrush also alleges that Amgen bypassed required federal processes that govern how manufacturers interact with 340B covered entities. The case raises questions about how manufacturers treat safety net providers that rely...
NasdaqGS:META
NasdaqGS:METAInteractive Media and Services

Meta Legal Tests Put Youth Safety And Growth Plans Under Scrutiny

Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) is facing a landmark trial in Los Angeles over allegations that its social media services are addictive and harmful to children. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify as part of the case, which also involves other large tech companies and could influence future lawsuits globally. The company is also responding to a patent infringement suit related to its smartglasses product line. In India, Meta faces a major enforcement action and monetary penalty from...
NasdaqGS:UMBF
NasdaqGS:UMBFBanks

UMB Financial (UMBF) Net Interest Margin Strengthens Bullish Earnings Narrative

UMB Financial (UMBF) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$695.9 million and basic EPS of US$2.76, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of about US$2.5 billion and EPS of US$9.35. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.57 billion on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to US$2.50 billion in Q4 2025, while trailing EPS shifted from US$9.05 to US$9.35. This sets the stage for investors to focus on how that earnings profile lines up with the latest growth...
NasdaqGS:NCNO
NasdaqGS:NCNOSoftware

Assessing nCino (NCNO) Valuation After A Year Of Weak Shareholder Returns

Recent performance snapshot nCino (NCNO) has drawn investor attention after a period of mixed share performance, with the stock showing a 1 day decline, modest past week gain, and weaker returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for nCino. At the latest share price of US$23.23, nCino’s shorter term momentum looks weak, with a 30 day share price return of 11.27% decline and a year to date share price return of 5.76% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of...
TSX:EQX
TSX:EQXMetals and Mining

Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) Valuation Check After Record 2025 Output And New Mine Ramp Up

Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) is back in focus after reporting record 2025 gold production of 922,827 ounces, supported by the ramp up at its Valentine and Greenstone mines and a capital-disciplined growth pipeline. See our latest analysis for Equinox Gold. The recent production update and attention around its index inclusion have coincided with strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 21.57% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 171.33%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 89.89%...
NasdaqGS:CSGP
NasdaqGS:CSGPReal Estate

Third Point Battle Puts CoStar Residential Push And Core Focus Under Review

Third Point, led by Daniel Loeb, has launched a proxy fight at CoStar Group (NasdaqGS:CSGP), challenging the current board. The activist investor is criticizing governance, management incentives, and recent decisions around CoStar's residential real estate push. Third Point plans to nominate new directors and is urging a sharper focus on CoStar's core commercial real estate information and analytics business. CoStar Group operates data, analytics, and marketplace platforms for the...
NYSE:LUV
NYSE:LUVAirlines

Southwest Seating Shift Resets Brand And Revenue Model For Investors

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is ending its long running open seating policy after more than 50 years. The airline plans to introduce assigned seating, premium fare tiers, and new pricing for checked bags as part of a broad brand refresh. This shift marks a redesign of Southwest’s product and revenue model, affecting both customer experience and fare structure. For you as an investor, this is a rare reset for an airline that built its identity around simplicity and a single class of...