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NasdaqGS:SNPS
NasdaqGS:SNPSSoftware

Synopsys Lightmatter Alliance Highlights Bet On AI Chip Connectivity IP

Synopsys (NasdaqGS:SNPS) has entered a collaboration with Lightmatter to integrate its advanced SerDes and UCIe IP into Lightmatter's 3D Co-Packaged Optics platform. The effort is aimed at supporting next generation AI infrastructure and high bandwidth connectivity between chips. For you as an investor, this sits at the intersection of Synopsys's core strengths in electronic design automation and the push toward faster, more energy efficient AI hardware. The focus on SerDes and UCIe IP...
ENXTAM:FUR
ENXTAM:FURConstruction

Fugro (ENXTAM:FUR) Is Up 5.6% After Major German Offshore Wind Survey Wins - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Fugro was recently contracted to conduct extensive geophysical and geotechnical site surveys for a 2‑GW offshore wind project and the NordSee Energies 1 wind farm in the German North Sea, supporting turbine foundation and cable route design. By deploying five specialist vessels and advanced survey technology across roughly 200 square kilometers, Fugro is underscoring its role as a key geo‑data partner to major offshore wind developers such as TotalEnergies. Next, we’ll examine how these...
NasdaqGS:XEL
NasdaqGS:XELElectric Utilities

Is Xcel Energy (XEL) Fairly Priced After Recent Regulatory And Industry Developments

If you are wondering whether Xcel Energy at around US$75.95 offers reasonable value today, you will want to see how its current price stacks up against several different valuation checks. The share price has had a mixed short term patch, with a 0.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.7% return over the last 30 days, and a 16.5% return over the past year. This gives some context for how the market currently prices the stock. Recent news around Xcel Energy has largely focused on ongoing...
NYSE:DUK
NYSE:DUKElectric Utilities

Is Duke Energy (DUK) Pricing Reflect Long Term Utility Demand And Income Focus

If you are wondering whether Duke Energy's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article will walk through what the available data can and cannot tell you about value. Duke Energy's stock last closed at US$121.67, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 3.6% over 30 days, 3.6% year to date, 12.1% over 1 year, 35.9% over 3 years and 58.6% over 5 years. This provides useful context before looking at valuation. Recent news flow around Duke Energy has focused on ongoing interest...
NasdaqGS:KMB
NasdaqGS:KMBHousehold Products

Is Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Attractive After A 19% One-Year Share Price Slide?

If you are wondering whether Kimberly-Clark shares are offering fair value right now, you are not alone, especially with the stock in focus for long term income and stability minded investors. The share price closed at US$100.77 recently, with returns of 0.1% over 7 days, a 0.6% decline over 30 days and year to date, and an 18.9% decline over 1 year that may have some investors reassessing the risk and reward trade off. Recent coverage has centered on how consumer staples stocks like...
NasdaqGS:RIVN
NasdaqGS:RIVNAuto

Rivian Balances R2 Growth Plans With Recall Pressures And VW JV

Rivian Automotive (NasdaqGS:RIVN) has begun production validation for its upcoming R2 mass market SUV. The company announced a major recall affecting earlier R1T pickup and R1S SUV models. Rivian entered a US$5.8b joint venture with Volkswagen to work together on electric vehicle technology. Rivian sits in a crowded EV space, and the R2 SUV is its bid to reach a broader customer base beyond early adopters. At the same time, the recall of existing R1T and R1S vehicles puts a spotlight on...
SEHK:2382
SEHK:2382Electronic

Will Sunny Optical’s Strong 2025 Profit Guidance Reshape Sunny Optical Technology (Group)'s (SEHK:2382) Narrative

In January 2026, Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Company Limited issued earnings guidance for 2025, projecting profit attributable to owners of approximately RMB 4,588.6 million to RMB 4,723.5 million, compared with RMB 2,699.2 million in 2024. This very strong projected profit increase highlights management’s confidence in the company’s operating outlook and its ability to scale its core businesses. We will now examine how this very strong profit guidance shapes Sunny Optical’s investment...
NYSE:ACI
NYSE:ACIConsumer Retailing

A Look At Albertsons Companies (ACI) Valuation After Its Recent US$2.1b Debt Refinancing

Albertsons Companies (ACI) has just completed a large refinancing, issuing US$1.2b of 5.625% senior notes due 2032 and US$900m of 5.750% notes due 2034 to address debt maturities in 2027 and 2028. See our latest analysis for Albertsons Companies. At a share price of US$16.86, Albertsons Companies has seen short term share price pressure, with a 30 day share price return of 2.6% decline, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 49.9% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:DGX
NYSE:DGXHealthcare

Quest Diagnostics Myeloma Blood Test Launch And What It May Mean For Valuation

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX) has launched a noninvasive blood test to measure residual disease in multiple myeloma patients. The test uses advanced flow cytometry technology to monitor measurable residual disease through a simple blood draw. The new assay is positioned as a less invasive and potentially more cost-effective alternative to traditional bone marrow biopsies. For you as an investor, this launch sits squarely in Quest Diagnostics’ core business of diagnostic testing, where demand...
NYSE:MPC
NYSE:MPCOil and Gas

Is Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Price Justified After Strong Multi Year Share Gains

If you are wondering whether Marathon Petroleum's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article takes that question head on. The stock recently closed at US$187.58, with returns of 9.2% over 7 days, 13.6% over 30 days, 13.6% year to date, 22.2% over 1 year, 63.8% over 3 years and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent coverage of Marathon Petroleum has focused on how investors are reassessing large US refiners and fuel suppliers, paying close...
TSX:NPI
TSX:NPIRenewable Energy

Assessing Northland Power (TSX:NPI) Valuation As Q4 2025 Results And Earnings Call Approach

Northland Power (TSX:NPI) is back on investors’ radar as it prepares to release its fourth quarter 2025 results on February 25, 2026. This will be followed by an earnings call the next morning. See our latest analysis for Northland Power. At a share price of CA$19.05, Northland Power has seen a 4.33% 1 month share price return but a 24.97% 3 month share price decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 20.96% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns, suggesting recent...
NasdaqGS:OPRA
NasdaqGS:OPRASoftware

Is Opera (OPRA) Offering An Opportunity After The Recent Share Price Pullback

Wondering whether Opera's share price reflects its real worth, or if the market is missing something important about the business? You are looking at the right company for a valuation checkup. The stock closed at US$13.19, with a 4.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.3% decline over the last 30 days, a 7.3% decline year to date, a 23.2% decline over 1 year, but a 133.7% gain over 3 years and a 73.6% gain over 5 years. These mixed returns have kept Opera on the radar for investors who focus...
NasdaqGS:GTLB
NasdaqGS:GTLBSoftware

A Look At GitLab (GTLB) Valuation After Recent Analyst Downgrades On AI Competition Concerns

Why recent downgrades put GitLab (GTLB) back under the microscope Morgan Stanley and Barclays recently downgraded GitLab (GTLB), highlighting worries about tougher competition from AI startups, frequent management changes, and a more cautious stance on the company’s future growth prospects. See our latest analysis for GitLab. The recent downgrades landed after a sharp reset in sentiment, with GitLab’s share price at US$32.84 and a 1 day share price return of 7.10% decline, adding to a 90 day...
NYSE:EFX
NYSE:EFXProfessional Services

Is Equifax (EFX) Pricing Look Attractive After A 25% Share Price Slide?

If you are wondering whether Equifax is priced attractively right now, this article will walk through what the market is paying for the stock and what that might mean for you. Equifax recently closed at US$199.17, with returns of a 7.1% decline over the past week, a 6.9% decline over the last month, a 6.9% decline year to date, and a 25.0% decline over the past year. These moves may have shifted how investors see its risk and potential. Recent coverage of Equifax has focused on its role as a...
NYSE:TOL
NYSE:TOLConsumer Durables

Is Toll Brothers (TOL) Still Appealing After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Toll Brothers stock still offers value at current levels, the key is understanding how its price lines up against different valuation checks. The share price recently closed at US$146.46, with returns of 2.4% over 7 days, 8.0% over 30 days, 8.0% year to date, 10.3% over 1 year, a very large gain over 3 years and 183.6% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about where value and risk now sit. Recent coverage of Toll Brothers has focused on how homebuilders...
NYSE:ITT
NYSE:ITTMachinery

How ITT's 2026 Guidance and SPX FLOW Deal Will Impact ITT (ITT) Investors

ITT Inc. is in focus as it prepares to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and outline formal 2026 guidance, following a series of acquisitions including a planned purchase of SPX FLOW and capacity expansion in Saudi Arabia. The combination of upcoming guidance and recent deal-making is sharpening investor attention on how ITT intends to position itself within diversified industrial operations for 2026. We will now examine how the forthcoming 2026 guidance and acquisition...
ENXTPA:ERA
ENXTPA:ERAMetals and Mining

ERAMET (ENXTPA:ERA) Is Down 12.1% After CEO Dismissal And Chair Assuming Interim Control

On 1 February 2026, Eramet’s Board of Directors dismissed Chief Executive Officer Paulo Castellari over disagreements on operating methods and appointed Chairwoman Christel Bories as interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement. The Board’s move, taken amid a challenging operating backdrop, highlights ongoing tension between leadership approach and the company’s focus on safety, operational performance and cost reduction. We’ll now examine how this abrupt leadership change,...