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NYSE:WSM
NYSE:WSMSpecialty Retail

Assessing Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Valuation After A Strong Multi-Year Share Price Run

Williams-Sonoma: recent performance snapshot Williams-Sonoma (WSM) has drawn fresh attention after a strong multi year total return profile, with the stock also showing gains over the past year, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Williams-Sonoma. At a share price of $216.78, Williams-Sonoma has seen firmer momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 8.9% and a 90 day gain of 13.0%. Its three year total shareholder return of about 2.5x highlights how strong the...
NYSE:WST
NYSE:WSTLife Sciences

Evaluating West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Valuation As Earnings And GLP 1 Growth Stay In Focus

Why West Pharmaceutical Services Is Back in Focus Ahead of Earnings West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is drawing fresh attention as investors look ahead to its earnings report this Thursday, after the company previously beat earnings and revenue expectations and raised full-year 2025 guidance. See our latest analysis for West Pharmaceutical Services. At a share price of US$243.56, West Pharmaceutical Services has seen a 5.46% 7 day share price return, a 30 day share price return of 11.60%...
ASX:XRO
ASX:XROSoftware

Xero (ASX:XRO) Valuation Check As Tech Volatility Meets AI Investment And U.S. Melio Expansion

The recent swings in Xero (ASX:XRO) have been closely tied to pressure on global tech stocks, as investors reassess the company’s reinvestment in product development, artificial intelligence and its higher risk U.S. expansion via Melio. See our latest analysis for Xero. At A$84.0, Xero’s recent 30 day share price return of 21.94% and 90 day share price return of 34.05% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 54.20%. This suggests that short term momentum has weakened even...
NasdaqGS:LYFT
NasdaqGS:LYFTTransportation

Lyft (LYFT) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Volatility And Autonomous Partnerships Narrative

Lyft stock snapshot after recent performance shifts Lyft (LYFT) shares have seen mixed recent returns, with a 1.4% move over the past day, a small gain over the past week, and declines over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Lyft. At a share price of $16.85, Lyft’s recent 1 day and 7 day share price gains sit against weaker 30 day, 90 day and year to date share price returns, while its 1 year and 3 year total shareholder returns remain positive. This suggests...
NYSE:RHP
NYSE:RHPHotel and Resort REITs

Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP) Is Up 7.3% After Expanding Its Revolving Credit Facility - What's Changed

In January 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. refinanced and expanded its revolving credit facility from US$700,000,000 to US$850,000,000, extending the initial maturity to January 2030 while keeping pricing and most terms largely unchanged and updating several key financial covenants. This refinancing gives Ryman greater committed liquidity and a longer funding runway, potentially enhancing its flexibility to manage leverage, secured debt levels, and future capital needs under clearly...
NasdaqGS:CARG
NasdaqGS:CARGInteractive Media and Services

AI-Powered Personalization Push Could Be A Game Changer For CarGurus (CARG)

CarGurus recently expanded its “Big Deal” brand campaign, rolling out AI-powered tools such as Dealership Mode and CarGurus Discover, while reporting higher average revenue per user, strong EBITDA margins, and growing free cash flow from its online automotive marketplace. An interesting angle is that these AI features are designed to personalize both on-lot and online car shopping, potentially making CarGurus’ platform more central to how dealers manage inventory and engage buyers. Next,...
TSE:6098
TSE:6098Professional Services

A Look At Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) Valuation After Upgraded 2026 Outlook And Record EPS Guidance

Guidance upgrade and record EPS expectations put Recruit in focus Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) raised its 2026 revenue outlook by ¥66.1b to ¥3,664.7b and now expects full year revenue, profit and basic EPS to all reach record levels, with EPS guidance of ¥335, up 23.4% year over year. See our latest analysis for Recruit Holdings. Despite the upgraded guidance and the ongoing share buyback completed on February 4, Recruit’s recent share price performance has been weak. The 30 day share price...
NYSE:JLL
NYSE:JLLReal Estate

The Bull Case For Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Could Change Following Tech-Focused MEA Leadership Shift

Jones Lang LaSalle has appointed Mouhammad Takieddin as its new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa, based in Riyadh, to drive growth in areas such as data centers, facilities management, and AI-enabled real estate services. By bringing in a leader with deep digital transformation and global corporate real estate experience from Procter & Gamble, JLL is explicitly tying its Middle East and Africa ambitions to technology-enabled, higher-value service offerings. Next, we’ll...
NYSE:CVNA
NYSE:CVNASpecialty Retail

Will Carvana's (CVNA) Eugene Same-Day Expansion and Short-Seller Response Change Its Investment Narrative?

In early February 2026, Carvana expanded its same-day vehicle delivery and pickup service to the greater Eugene area, extending its online platform that lets customers buy, finance, trade in, and sell used cars entirely digitally across more than 20 states. This move highlights how Carvana is leaning on its logistics and reconditioning infrastructure to shorten delivery times and potentially deepen customer engagement in regional markets. We’ll now examine how Carvana’s response to...
ASX:NEU
ASX:NEUPharmaceuticals

Is Neuren Pharmaceuticals' (ASX:NEU) 5% Buyback Quietly Rewriting Its Capital Allocation Story?

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:NEU) has announced a share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase and cancellation of up to 6,350,631 shares, or 5% of its 126,639,526 issued shares, with the program running until March 2, 2027. The decision to retire repurchased shares reduces the share count over time, which can increase each remaining investor’s proportional ownership in the company. We’ll now examine how Neuren’s decision to repurchase and cancel up to 5% of its shares may...
NYSE:OC
NYSE:OCBuilding

Owens Corning (OC) Valuation Check As Shares Trade Near Fair Value Despite Mixed Growth Signals

Owens Corning (OC) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the stock last closing at $137.97. Investors are weighing this price against the company’s recent returns, as well as its mixed annual revenue and net income trends. See our latest analysis for Owens Corning. The recent 1-day share price return of 1.64% and 7-day share price return of 10.41% sit alongside a 30-day share price return of 12.71% and 90-day share price return of 33.85%. The 1-year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqGS:WING
NasdaqGS:WINGHospitality

Wingstop’s UK Expansion Puts Growth Targets And Valuation In Focus

Wingstop, ticker NasdaqGS:WING, is expanding in the UK with new locations in Manchester Arndale and Derby Derbion. The company now has more than 85 UK sites and aims to more than double this footprint over the next five years. This push highlights the importance of international markets in Wingstop's growth plans. Wingstop shares recently closed at $259.64, with a return of 53.9% over the past three years and 65.5% over the past five years. The stock has seen a 13.0% decline over the past...
NasdaqGS:ULTA
NasdaqGS:ULTASpecialty Retail

Is It Too Late To Consider Ulta Beauty (ULTA) After Its Strong Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Ulta Beauty's share price still reflects good value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current market price may be implying about the business. Ulta Beauty's stock recently closed at US$679.28, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 2.0% over 30 days, 9.6% year to date, 81.4% over 1 year, 29.5% over 3 years and 107.2% over 5 years. Recent news coverage around Ulta Beauty has focused on the company's position in the US beauty retail space and...
NasdaqGS:ALAB
NasdaqGS:ALABSemiconductor

Astera Labs Expands Israel R&D As Amazon Ties And CFO Shift Refine Focus

Astera Labs (NasdaqGS:ALAB) announced the opening of a new advanced R&D center in Israel focused on AI connectivity and memory solutions. The company disclosed a warrant-linked purchase agreement with Amazon that ties future equity to commercial activity. Astera Labs also appointed a new chief financial officer with extensive industry experience, signaling an organizational shift to support its next phase of growth. Astera Labs, a data and connectivity chip company listed on the NasdaqGS...
NYSE:GM
NYSE:GMAuto

Is General Motors (GM) Now At An Interesting Price After Its Strong Three Year Run?

If you are wondering whether General Motors at around US$80.27 is offering real value or is mainly being driven by sentiment, this article will help you unpack what the current share price might be indicating. The stock has seen mixed short-term moves, with a 6.3% decline over the last 7 days and a 3.1% decline over 30 days, while still showing a 73.7% return over 1 year and a 95.2% return over 3 years. Recent coverage of General Motors has focused on its position in US autos and ongoing...
NYSE:DAC
NYSE:DACShipping

Danaos (DAC) Margins Stay Near 47% Trailing Level Testing Bullish Profitability Narratives

Setting the scene with Danaos's latest numbers Danaos (DAC) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$266.3 million and basic EPS of US$6.43, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue sat at about US$1.0 billion and EPS at US$26.83. The company has seen revenue move from US$258.2 million and EPS of US$4.72 in Q4 2024 to the latest Q4 2025 figures. Over the same period, trailing twelve month revenue slipped from US$1.01 billion and EPS from US$26.15 a year...
NYSE:KNX
NYSE:KNXTransportation

A Look At Knight-Swift (KNX) Valuation After Insider Selling And Neutral Rating Following Earnings Miss

Insider sale and Neutral rating put Knight-Swift in focus A recent share sale by US Xpress President Timothy Harrington, together with a Neutral rating and an earnings miss for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), has drawn fresh attention to the stock’s near term risk profile. See our latest analysis for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings. Despite the insider selling and Neutral rating, Knight-Swift’s share price has held at US$60.05 with a 5.0% 30 day share price return and a...
TSE:9984
TSE:9984Wireless Telecom

SoftBank Group Deepens AI Ties As New Partnerships Reshape Growth Story

SoftBank Group is deepening its involvement with OpenAI, with expectations of a healthy profit from its existing exposure and ongoing talks around a sizable new investment. The company is expanding its technology services through new partnerships, including a cyber defense collaboration with Blackpanda and a travel eSIM rollout in Japan with ZIM Connections. These moves increase SoftBank Group’s visibility in AI and broaden its service offerings beyond its traditional investment...
NasdaqGS:PEP
NasdaqGS:PEPBeverage

PepsiCo Snack Price Cuts Test Balance Between Affordability And Investor Returns

PepsiCo (NasdaqGS:PEP) is cutting prices on core snack brands including Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos. The company is responding to softer snack sales and growing budget pressure on consumers. CEO Ramon Laguarta has identified affordability for low and middle income shoppers as a key focus. PepsiCo is testing different approaches to make its snack portfolio more accessible to price sensitive buyers. PepsiCo, the food and beverage group behind Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos,...
NYSE:GVA
NYSE:GVAConstruction

Is It Too Late To Consider Granite Construction (GVA) After Strong 1-Year Share Price Rally?

If you are wondering whether Granite Construction's current share price still offers value, you are not alone, and the numbers give you a lot to think about. The stock last closed at US$132.91, with returns of 6.5% over 7 days, 9.9% over 30 days, 12.0% year to date and 52.5% over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. Recent coverage has focused on Granite Construction's position in U.S. infrastructure and construction projects and how that relates to investor expectations...
NYSE:CNMD
NYSE:CNMDMedical Equipment

Does CONMED (CNMD) Prioritize Revenue Growth Over Profitability After 2025 Earnings Compression?

In late January 2026, CONMED Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$373.2 million and full-year sales of US$1.37 billion, alongside a sharp year-on-year fall in net income to US$16.74 million for the quarter and US$47.06 million for the year. While revenue increased, the sizeable drop in earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.54 for the quarter and US$1.51 for the year, combined with 2026 revenue guidance of US$1.345–1.375 billion, highlights a tension between...
NasdaqGM:LUNR
NasdaqGM:LUNRAerospace & Defense

Institutional Interest And Air Force Contracts Refocus Intuitive Machines Outlook

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania recently increased their position in Intuitive Machines by over 2,500,000 shares, according to an SEC filing. Intuitive Machines secured contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, expanding its government work alongside its lunar and space services. These developments affect both the shareholder base and future contract pipeline for NasdaqGM:LUNR. For you as an investor, the mix of fresh institutional interest and new government...
TSX:DPM
TSX:DPMMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider DPM Metals (TSX:DPM) After A 232% One-Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether DPM Metals is still offering value after a strong run, this article will walk through how the current share price lines up with different ways of thinking about valuation. The stock recently closed at $52.14, with returns of 6.7% over 7 days, 14.5% over 30 days, 23.4% year to date and 232.5% over 1 year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are both very large. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing market interest in metals and mining companies. In...
NYSE:AX
NYSE:AXBanks

Is Axos’s Profitability-Fueled Digital Shift Reframing the Investment Case for Axos Financial (AX)?

Axos Financial, Inc. reported second-quarter and first-half fiscal 2026 results, showing higher net interest income and net income compared with the prior year, and it recently presented at the KBW 2026 Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton, Florida. The sharp increases in net interest income and earnings per share highlight how Axos’s digital-focused banking model is currently translating into stronger profitability. Next, we’ll examine how this strong net interest income...