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NYSE:BABA
NYSE:BABAMultiline Retail

Alibaba’s Nuclear-Backed Power Deal for AI Data Centers Might Change The Case For Investing In Alibaba Group Holding (BABA)

In January 2026, Alibaba Group Holding formed a 250 million yuan joint venture with China National Nuclear Power and partners to secure electricity for its rapidly expanding AI data centers. This move underscores how AI growth is increasingly tied to long-term access to stable, low-carbon power, blurring the line between technology and energy infrastructure investment. Next, we’ll examine how Alibaba’s push to lock in nuclear-backed power for AI infrastructure shapes the company’s investment...
ASX:WAF
ASX:WAFMetals and Mining

Assessing West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Valuation After First Sentier Group's Exit

Institutional exit puts West African Resources in focus First Sentier Group’s exit as a substantial shareholder, formalized via an Australian Corporations Act Form 605 on 16 January 2026, has put West African Resources (ASX:WAF) on many investors’ watchlists. See our latest analysis for West African Resources. At a share price of A$3.80, West African Resources has recently seen a 1-day share price return of 4.40%, a 7-day share price return of 10.47% and a 30-day share price return of 24.18%...
NYSE:JEF
NYSE:JEFCapital Markets

A Look At Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) Valuation After Bond Offering And UBS Upgrade

Why Jefferies’ latest bond moves matter for stock investors Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has just completed a large fixed income offering, including US$1.5b of 5.500% senior notes due 2036. This provides the firm with fresh capital for general corporate purposes. At the same time, an analyst upgrade from UBS, tied to expectations for higher returns on tangible equity, has pushed Jefferies back onto many investors’ radar as they reassess the stock’s risk and return profile. See our latest...
NYSE:GBX
NYSE:GBXMachinery

A Look At Greenbrier Companies (GBX) Valuation After Railcar Delivery Gains And Backlog Discipline

Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is back on investor radar after a recent update highlighted higher railcar deliveries, fresh orders from key leasing customers, and tight backlog management in a mixed rail market. See our latest analysis for Greenbrier Companies. The recent update on railcar deliveries and orders comes after a period where short term momentum has been building, with a 30 day share price return of 7.85% and a 90 day share price return of 10.66%, even though the 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:INTC
NasdaqGS:INTCSemiconductor

Intel (INTC) Valuation Check After A Sharp Share Price Rally

Intel stock snapshot after recent performance Intel (INTC) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run over the past month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess how recent returns align with its current fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Intel. At a share price of $54.25, Intel’s recent rally has been sharp, with an 11.72% 1 day share price return and a 49.16% 30 day share price return sitting alongside a 148.17% 1 year total shareholder return. Together, these figures...
TSX:SVM
TSX:SVMMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) After Its 272% One-Year Run?

If you are wondering whether Silvercorp Metals is offering good value at its current price, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article is going to unpack. The shares recently closed at $16.49, with returns of 18.0% over 7 days, 34.3% over 30 days, 44.0% year to date, 272.3% over 1 year, 260.6% over 3 years and 136.7% over 5 years, which has put the stock firmly on many investors' radar. Recent coverage of Silvercorp Metals has largely focused on its position as a precious metals...
NasdaqGS:HST
NasdaqGS:HSTHotel and Resort REITs

Is HST’s Q3 Earnings Beat and $400 Million Note Issue Altering The Investment Case For Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)?

Host Hotels & Resorts recently reported a strong third-quarter 2025 performance, significantly beating earnings per share expectations and reinforcing confidence in its operations. The company also priced a US$400 million senior notes offering due in 2028, highlighting continued access to capital markets and financial flexibility. We’ll now explore how the strong quarterly earnings beat shapes Host Hotels & Resorts’ investment narrative and potential risk-reward profile. Trump has pledged...
OM:VOLV B
OM:VOLV BMachinery

Is It Time To Reassess Volvo (OM:VOLV B) After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains?

If you are wondering whether AB Volvo's current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you assess exactly that. AB Volvo's shares, recently at SEK311.50, show returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 6.4% over 30 days, 4.6% year to date, 15.6% over 1 year, 82.8% over 3 years and 120.5% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about what is already priced in and what might be reflected in future expectations. Recent coverage around AB Volvo has focused on the...
NYSE:WD
NYSE:WDDiversified Financial

Walker & Dunlop (WD) Valuation Check As Multifamily Recapitalization Activity Stays Busy

Why Walker & Dunlop stock is back on investors’ radar Walker & Dunlop (WD) has been active in multifamily capital markets, arranging US$96.7 million in financing to recapitalize three newly built Class A communities totaling 640 units in Louisville, Kentucky. For investors watching deal flow and lender relationships, this kind of recapitalization work can be a useful indicator of how Walker & Dunlop is participating in large, institutionally financed projects. See our latest analysis for...
NYSE:IONQ
NYSE:IONQTech

Assessing IonQ (IONQ) Valuation After QuantumBasel Expansion And Record 2 Qubit Gate Fidelity

IonQ (IONQ) is back in focus after a run of company specific milestones, including an expanded QuantumBasel partnership worth over US$60 million through 2029 and a world record 99.99% 2 qubit gate fidelity. See our latest analysis for IonQ. The latest milestones come after a stretch of weaker momentum, with the 30 day share price return at a 10.27% decline and the 90 day share price return at an 18.60% decline, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 14.96% and the 3 year total...
NYSE:KRP
NYSE:KRPOil and Gas

Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP) Valuation Check After Mixed Quarterly Results And Ongoing Analyst Scrutiny

Event driven update on Kimbell Royalty Partners Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP) is back in focus after its latest quarterly update showed higher revenue than a year ago along with lower net profit, keeping Bank of America Securities’ cautious stance in the spotlight for investors. See our latest analysis for Kimbell Royalty Partners. The shares are trading at US$12.59 after a 1 day share price return of 2.69%, with a 30 day share price return of 9.29%, a 1 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:ET
NYSE:ETOil and Gas

How Investors Are Reacting To Energy Transfer (ET) $3 Billion Long-Dated Bond Issue For Data Centers

In January 2026, Energy Transfer LP completed three fixed-rate senior unsecured note offerings totaling about US$3 billion, with maturities in 2031, 2036, and 2056 and coupons ranging from 4.550% to 6.300% at prices just under par. The new long-dated bond issuance underscores Energy Transfer’s commitment to funding its sizeable growth pipeline, including projects aimed at meeting rising natural gas demand from power-hungry data centers. We’ll now examine how Energy Transfer’s expanded bond...
NYSE:TRV
NYSE:TRVInsurance

Travelers Companies (TRV) Margin Strength Challenges Bearish Earnings Narratives

Travelers Companies (TRV) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$12.4b and basic EPS of US$11.02, while trailing twelve month EPS sat at US$28.91 on revenue of US$48.8b. The company has seen revenue move from US$12.0b and EPS of US$9.11 in Q4 2024 to US$12.4b and EPS of US$11.02 in Q4 2025, alongside trailing net income rising from US$5.0b to US$6.3b and net margin lifting from 10.7% to 12.9%. This frames a year in which profitability metrics took center stage for investors...
NYSE:USB
NYSE:USBBanks

Assessing U.S. Bancorp (USB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Cash Flow Upside Signals

Why U.S. Bancorp Is Back on Investor Radar U.S. Bancorp (USB) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $55.47 and showing positive returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for U.S. Bancorp. USB’s recent 2.0% 1 day share price return and 16.0% 90 day share price return sit alongside a 19.1% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building over both shorter and longer periods. If...
NasdaqGS:WTFC
NasdaqGS:WTFCBanks

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Margins Hold Near 30% Challenging Slower Growth Narratives

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$686.1 million, basic EPS of US$3.23 and net income excluding extra items of US$216.0 million, setting the tone for how the full year is being assessed. The company has seen revenue move from US$621.1 million and basic EPS of US$2.68 in Q4 2024 to US$686.1 million and US$3.23 in Q4 2025, which feeds into trailing twelve month revenue of US$2.6 billion and EPS of US$11.78. With a trailing net profit margin of 30%...
NYSE:FNB
NYSE:FNBBanks

FNB (FNB) Earnings Growth And 3.28% Net Interest Margin Reinforce Bullish Narratives

F.N.B (FNB) has released its FY 2025 results with fourth quarter revenue of US$438.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.47, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$1.68 billion and EPS of US$1.57. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$347.3 million in Q4 2024 to US$438.9 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has gone from about US$0.30 to US$0.47. This sets up a story where higher trailing net income and a 33.7% net margin frame the key factors investors will be weighing in this...
NYSE:HLI
NYSE:HLICapital Markets

Should Houlihan Lokey’s France-Focused Expansion Shape a Reassessment of Its European Strategy (HLI)?

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. recently expanded its European Industrials franchise by hiring Géraud Estrangin as a Paris-based Managing Director focused on aerospace and defence and supporting France-related transactions. This appointment, alongside controlling Audere Partners and acquiring Mellum Capital’s real estate capital advisory business, materially deepens Houlihan Lokey’s French and wider European corporate finance footprint. We’ll now examine how expanding France-focused corporate finance...