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NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

A Look At Applied Materials (AMAT) Valuation After Bullish Brokerage Call On AI Chip Equipment Demand

A major Wall Street brokerage has reiterated a positive view on Applied Materials (AMAT) ahead of its January quarter earnings on February 12, citing robust demand for chipmaking equipment tied to AI, electric vehicles and broader digitization. See our latest analysis for Applied Materials. Applied Materials' share price has moved sharply higher in recent months, with a 37.19% 3 month share price return and 19.95% year to date, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 80.97% reflects...
NYSE:CALX
NYSE:CALXCommunications

Calix (CALX) Is Up 19.1% After Profit Return, Higher Buyback And AI Push - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Calix, Inc. has reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, returning to profitability on US$272.45 million in revenue, issued first-quarter 2026 revenue guidance of US$275 million to US$281 million, expanded its share repurchase authorization to US$425 million, and highlighted its agentic AI platform ahead of a March 2026 MWC Barcelona keynote. Together, the earnings improvement, higher buyback capacity, and revenue outlook suggest management is emphasizing both shareholder returns and...
NasdaqGS:CVBF
NasdaqGS:CVBFBanks

Assessing CVB Financial (CVBF) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Recent share performance and what it could mean for investors CVB Financial (CVBF) has drawn attention after its shares moved higher recently, with a 1 day return of 2.19% and gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months. For investors watching regional bank stocks, this recent performance raises questions about how the bank's current valuation lines up with its reported fundamentals, including profitability and revenue trends. See our latest analysis for CVB Financial. Looking beyond...
NYSE:HP
NYSE:HPEnergy Services

Is Helmerich & Payne (HP) Still Attractive After Strong 1-Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Helmerich & Payne at around US$35.97 is still offering value, you are not alone. This article is aimed at helping you size up what you are actually paying for. The stock has returned 6.2% over the last 7 days, 17.4% over the last 30 days, 20.1% year to date, 40.6% over 1 year, negative 9.8% over 3 years and 56.7% over 5 years. This gives you a wide range of outcomes to think about in terms of growth potential and changing risk sentiment. Recent attention on...
NYSE:SE
NYSE:SEMultiline Retail

Shopee Fee Hike In Brazil Tests Sea’s Profit Focus And Market Power

Shopee, owned by Sea (NYSE:SE), is raising commission rates on higher priced items in Brazil. The change brings Shopee's take rates closer to those of local competitors. The adjustment affects sellers operating in Brazil's fast growing e commerce market. Shopee is Sea's core e commerce platform, and Brazil is one of its key markets in Latin America. By moving commission rates closer to peers, Sea is signaling a shift from pure market share focus toward a model that may place more weight on...
NYSE:J
NYSE:JProfessional Services

A Look At Jacobs Solutions (J) Valuation After Strong Earnings Beat And Raised Outlook

Jacobs Solutions (J) is back on investors' radar after reporting quarterly earnings and revenue above analyst expectations, along with a sharply higher backlog and a raised full year outlook tied to demand across several infrastructure linked sectors. See our latest analysis for Jacobs Solutions. The strong quarterly update and new infrastructure wins appear to be feeding into sentiment. The 7 day share price return of 10.02% and year to date share price return of 9.94% offset a 90 day share...
SWX:ABBN
SWX:ABBNElectrical

Assessing ABB (SWX:ABBN) Valuation After Strong Q4 Results And Confident 2026 Guidance

Q4 earnings and 2026 outlook ABB (SWX:ABBN) has drawn investor attention after reporting fourth quarter 2025 results alongside fresh 2026 guidance, providing new data points on profitability, demand expectations and management’s view of the order pipeline. For the fourth quarter, ABB reported revenue of US$9,052 million compared with US$7,996 million a year earlier. Net income was US$1,273 million versus US$987 million, with basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations at...
NYSE:TRU
NYSE:TRUProfessional Services

TransUnion (TRU) Valuation Check As New Rental Data Partnerships Broaden Credit Reporting Reach

TransUnion (TRU) is in focus after new partnerships with FrontLobby and Zenbase that add rental payment histories to its credit reports as a separate category, giving renters fresh ways to build documented credit behaviour. See our latest analysis for TransUnion. That rental data push comes as TransUnion’s share price sits at $73.48 after a 1 day share price return of 4.64%, against a softer recent patch that includes a 30 day share price return decline of 16.22% and a 1 year total...
NYSE:SHAK
NYSE:SHAKHospitality

Shake Shack Refines Growth Playbook With Efficiency Focus And Global Licensing

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) is repositioning its operating playbook under CEO Rob Lynch, focusing on targeted expansion and tighter cost control. The company is rolling out an international licensing model that aims to scale its brand globally with lower direct capital needs. Management is highlighting throughput, operational discipline, and more selective new openings as key priorities for the next phase of growth. Shake Shack built its brand around premium burgers and experiential locations,...
NYSE:TDG
NYSE:TDGAerospace & Defense

A Look At TransDigm Group’s Valuation As Raised 2026 Guidance Follows Solid First Quarter Results

TransDigm Group (TDG) has just raised its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance alongside reporting first quarter sales of US$2,285 million and net income of US$445 million, which is putting fresh attention on its core aerospace franchises. See our latest analysis for TransDigm Group. Even with the raised fiscal 2026 guidance and ongoing acquisitions such as Jet Parts Engineering, Victor Sierra and Stellant Systems, TransDigm's recent share price performance has cooled. The 7 day share price return...
NYSE:VVX
NYSE:VVXAerospace & Defense

V2X Google And Amazon Alliances Frame AI Upside And Valuation Gap

V2X (NYSE:VVX) has announced new partnerships with Google Public Sector and Amazon. The collaborations focus on deploying AI, cloud, and automation across U.S. Government and defense operations. The news centers on support for AI driven modernization, smart logistics, and operational resilience for government clients. For V2X, a contractor focused on mission support, logistics, and technology services, these agreements connect the company directly to widely used cloud and AI platforms...
NYSE:FE
NYSE:FEElectric Utilities

FirstEnergy Plan And Bus Pilot Highlight Evolving Regulated Grid Story

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania, part of FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE), filed a new Default Service Plan that includes added consumer protections and revised electricity procurement structures. A FirstEnergy subsidiary received regulatory approval for a pilot program to support zero-emission school buses, including vehicle to grid technology and related infrastructure funding. FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) operates as a regulated electric utility group with a focus on transmission and distribution in several U.S...
NasdaqGS:FCNC.A
NasdaqGS:FCNC.ABanks

Is It Too Late To Consider First Citizens BancShares (FCNC.A) After Strong Multi‑Year Gains?

Wondering whether First Citizens BancShares is still offering value at around US$2,160.99 per share, or if the easy money has already been made? This article walks you through what the current price really implies. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 4.4% return over the last week, a 0.7% decline over the last 30 days, a roughly flat 0.1% return year to date, and a 2.2% decline over the past year, set against a very large 3 year gain and a similarly very large 5 year gain. Recent coverage...
NYSE:UPS
NYSE:UPSLogistics

Assessing UPS (UPS) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook

United Parcel Service (UPS) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that exceeded expectations, reaffirming 2026 revenue guidance and keeping its dividend unchanged despite ongoing cost pressures. See our latest analysis for United Parcel Service. The latest quarterly beat and reaffirmed 2026 guidance have coincided with a clear shift in sentiment, with a 90 day share price return of 26.09% and 1 year total shareholder return of 10.87% suggesting momentum...
NYSE:ARCO
NYSE:ARCOHospitality

The Bull Case For Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) Could Change Following Its 2026 Restaurant Expansion Plan

In late January 2026, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. announced plans to open 105 to 115 new restaurants across its operating footprint during 2026. This expansion plan highlights management’s confidence in deploying fresh capital into restaurant growth across Latin America and the Caribbean. We’ll now examine how this planned 2026 restaurant rollout could influence Arcos Dorados’ investment narrative and long-term growth profile. Uncover the next big thing with 24 elite penny stocks that...
NasdaqGS:CYBR
NasdaqGS:CYBRSoftware

CyberArk (CYBR) Is Down 9.1% After Narrower Q4 Loss and Strong Subscription Momentum

CyberArk Software Ltd. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$372.65 million and a net loss of US$17.11 million, while full-year revenue reached US$1.36 billion alongside a net loss of US$146.91 million. An interesting aspect of the release was the combination of strong subscription and recurring revenue momentum with sharply reduced quarterly losses compared with the prior year. We’ll now explore how this earnings beat, underpinned by robust subscription and recurring...
NasdaqGS:CHKP
NasdaqGS:CHKPSoftware

Check Point Motorsports Deal Highlights Cybersecurity Role And Valuation Debate

Check Point Software Technologies (NasdaqGS:CHKP) has partnered with Hendrick Motorsports to secure the racing organization's expanding digital operations. The deal focuses on applying Check Point's cybersecurity platform across Hendrick Motorsports' IT environment, including data, applications, and connected systems. The partnership highlights cybersecurity needs in high-profile, data-heavy sports, beyond typical corporate use cases. For investors watching NasdaqGS:CHKP, this move puts a...
NYSE:OXY
NYSE:OXYOil and Gas

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Rebound And Mixed Longer Term Returns

Context for Occidental Petroleum (OXY) after Recent Moves Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has drawn renewed attention after a recent price move that leaves the shares around $46.31, with performance numbers that look quite different over the past month, year and 3 years. For you as an investor, the mix of shorter term gains and longer term volatility can raise questions about how the current share price lines up with the company’s fundamentals, especially given its diverse operations across oil...
NYSE:ALL
NYSE:ALLInsurance

Is Allstate (ALL) Pricing Reflect Its Earnings Power After Recent Insurance Risk Debates

If you are wondering whether Allstate's current share price really reflects what the business might be worth, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you think that through clearly. The stock recently closed at US$207.55, with returns of 4.3% over the past week, a 2.2% decline over 30 days, 1.8% year to date, 11.2% over 1 year, 64.4% over 3 years and 124.8% over 5 years. Recent news around Allstate has focused on its position in the U.S. insurance industry, including discussions...
NasdaqGM:NBN
NasdaqGM:NBNBanks

Why Northeast Bank (NBN) Is Up 8.8% After Mixed Q2 Results and Rising Loan Losses

Northeast Bank recently reported past second-quarter and six-month results to December 31, 2025, showing slightly higher net interest income but lower quarterly net income and earnings per share compared with a year earlier, alongside a Board-approved US$0.01 per share cash dividend payable on February 25, 2026. The quarter also featured a rise in net charge-offs to US$2,942,000 from US$869,000 a year ago, raising fresh questions about loan portfolio quality even as earnings for the...
ASX:BEN
ASX:BENBanks

Assessing Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s Valuation After A €500 Million Senior Note Issue

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s new bond issue matters for shareholders Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) has completed a €500 million fixed income offering of 2.892% senior secured notes due 2031. This is a funding move that directly affects its capital structure and funding mix. See our latest analysis for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. The new covered bond issue comes after a mixed stretch for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s shares, with the latest A$11.12 price sitting alongside a 90 day share...
OM:AFRY
OM:AFRYProfessional Services

Afry (OM:AFRY) Valuation After Weaker 2025 Earnings And Confirmed 2026 Dividend

What the latest earnings and dividend mean for Afry (OM:AFRY) Afry (OM:AFRY) has just released its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, alongside confirming its 2026 annual dividend. This gives investors fresh detail on profitability, cash generation, and capital returns. See our latest analysis for Afry. Afry shares trade at SEK136.9, with a 30 day share price return of a 10.93% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 28.53% decline, suggesting recent momentum has been weak...
OB:AKSO
OB:AKSOEnergy Services

Aker Solutions (OB:AKSO) Margin Compression Reinforces Bearish Community Narrative

Aker Solutions (OB:AKSO) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of NOK16.7b and Basic EPS of NOK1.45, alongside net income excluding extra items of NOK699m, putting concrete numbers around a year where margins have been under pressure and forecasts point to softer top and bottom line ahead. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from NOK15.5b in Q4 2024 to NOK16.7b in Q4 2025, while Basic EPS shifted from NOK1.37 to NOK1.45 over the same period. On a trailing basis it...