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NasdaqGS:INTC
NasdaqGS:INTCSemiconductor

Intel’s New AI Bets Test Investor Views On Growth And Valuation

Intel invested in AI startup SambaNova Systems as part of its push into advanced artificial intelligence solutions. The company introduced a Z-Angle Memory prototype that targets lower power use and higher capacity for data intensive workloads. Intel named a new Chief GPU Architect, signaling a renewed focus on high performance graphics and data center acceleration. Intel (NasdaqGS: INTC) is making these moves while its shares trade around $46.48. The stock is up 18.0% year to date and...
SEHK:3696
SEHK:3696Life Sciences

Insilico Extends AI Drug Pipeline With New Partnership And Milestones

Insilico Medicine Cayman TopCo, ticker SEHK:3696, has entered a drug development partnership with China Medical System Holdings, focusing on central nervous system and autoimmune diseases. The company has selected a new AI discovered preclinical candidate, adding another asset to its pipeline. Insilico also received a milestone payment after one of its oncology compounds moved into Phase 1 studies. Insilico Medicine operates as an AI driven drug discovery and development company, and this...
NYSE:PCOR
NYSE:PCORSoftware

Is Procore Technologies (PCOR) Offering Value After A 33% One Month Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether Procore Technologies is starting to look attractive at current levels, this article walks through what the recent share price tells you about the stock's value. After closing at US$47.88, the share price is sitting after a 7.4% decline over the past week, a 33.5% decline over the last 30 days, and a 36.2% decline over the past year. These moves may change how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent coverage has centered on Procore's role in...
NYSE:MP
NYSE:MPMetals and Mining

MP Materials Deepens Pentagon Ties As U.S. Builds Critical Mineral Reserves

The U.S. Department of Defense commits a large, multi year investment to MP Materials (NYSE:MP) tied to rare earth processing and separation capacity. MP Materials enters a long term supply partnership with the Department of Defense to support domestic production of critical minerals. Federal initiatives to build domestic critical mineral reserves position MP Materials as a key potential supplier within the U.S. rare earth supply chain. MP Materials operates one of the primary rare earth...
TSE:8001
TSE:8001Trade Distributors

Assessing ITOCHU (TSE:8001) Valuation After New Share Buyback And Latest Earnings Update

Why ITOCHU’s new buyback and earnings matter for shareholders ITOCHU (TSE:8001) has put a fresh share repurchase plan and a new earnings update on the table, giving you more detail on how management is handling cash and current profitability. On February 6, 2026, the board approved a buyback of up to 13,000,000 shares, equal to 0.2% of issued share capital, for up to ¥20,000 million, with the program running through March 31, 2026. This sits alongside recently reported nine month results to...
NYSE:OXY
NYSE:OXYOil and Gas

Occidental Petroleum Refocuses On Core Energy After OxyChem Sale To Berkshire

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) has completed the sale of its OxyChem division to Berkshire Hathaway. The transaction reshapes Occidental's portfolio by exiting the chemicals business and focusing more closely on its core operations. Management is using the proceeds to adjust the balance sheet, including steps to pay down debt and revise key contracts. Occidental Petroleum is best known for its oil and gas operations, and OxyChem had long provided a separate source of earnings tied to the...
NYSE:PPL
NYSE:PPLElectric Utilities

Is It Too Late To Consider PPL (PPL) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether PPL at around US$36.61 is offering good value today, you are not alone. The numbers give us plenty to work with. The stock has recent returns of 2.6% over the last 7 days, 4.7% over 30 days, 4.3% year to date, 9.8% over 1 year, 42.7% over 3 years and 59.8% over 5 years. This will naturally raise questions about how much of this is already reflected in the price. Recent news coverage has focused on PPL as a regulated US utility, with attention on how its...
NYSE:VZ
NYSE:VZTelecom

A Look At Verizon (VZ) Valuation As Turnaround Plan Brings Leadership Change And Major Cost Cuts

Verizon Communications (VZ) has kicked off a broad turnaround effort after confirming the exit of consumer division chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, appointing Alfonso Villanueva as interim leader and planning 13,000 job cuts plus 179 store franchisations. See our latest analysis for Verizon Communications. Those leadership changes and cost cuts come after a strong run in the share price, with a 26.79% 1 month share price return and 22.06% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:CRM
NYSE:CRMSoftware

Is There Now An Opportunity In Salesforce (CRM) After The Steep One Year Share Price Fall

If you are wondering whether Salesforce's current share price reflects good value or lingering risk, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$185.43, with returns of a 2.4% decline over 7 days, a 23.1% decline over 30 days, a 26.9% decline year to date and a 43.4% decline over 1 year. This is set against an 11.6% gain over 3 years and a 24.0% decline over 5 years. Recent headlines around Salesforce have focused on its position as a large enterprise software provider, ongoing product...
NasdaqGS:VSAT
NasdaqGS:VSATCommunications

Viasat Expands Real Time Earth Coverage As Valuation Debate Continues

Viasat partnered with Astralintu to deploy advanced ground antennas in key equatorial locations. The new antennas are being integrated into Viasat's Real-Time Earth service to support near real-time satellite data access. The expansion focuses on South America, the Caribbean, and the Eastern Pacific, with implications for government and commercial users. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:VSAT, this move comes with the stock at $46.63 and very large 1 year returns, alongside a 23.9% gain year...
NYSE:HIG
NYSE:HIGInsurance

Hartford Integration With Centro Highlights Digital Shift And Valuation Debate

Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) is integrating its benefits offerings with Centro Benefits Research's digital broker carrier platform. The move aligns with findings from Hartford's Future of Benefits Study on employer demand for simpler, tech driven benefits solutions. The collaboration focuses on streamlining how brokers and employers access and manage Hartford's employee benefits products. For investors watching NYSE:HIG, the integration with Centro Benefits Research arrives as the...
NYSE:ATO
NYSE:ATOGas Utilities

Assessing Atmos Energy (ATO) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Reaffirmed 2026 Guidance

Atmos Energy (ATO) shares are in focus after the company posted higher year over year first quarter sales and earnings, reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance, and maintained its quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share. See our latest analysis for Atmos Energy. The recent earnings beat, reaffirmed 2026 guidance, and fresh charter and bylaw amendments have coincided with a 5.56% 1 month share price return and a 22.84% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building...
ASX:SUN
ASX:SUNInsurance

Assessing Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) Valuation After Earnings Growth And Continued ASX 50 Inclusion

Why Suncorp Group is back in focus after its latest earnings Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) has drawn fresh attention after reporting earnings growth while keeping its spot in the ASX 50 Index, as it continues tying together its insurance and banking operations. See our latest analysis for Suncorp Group. Despite earnings growth and operational integration efforts, Suncorp Group’s recent momentum has cooled. The 30 day share price return of 6.29% and year to date share price return of 10.45% are both...
TSE:9513
TSE:9513Renewable Energy

Electric Power Development (TSE:9513) Valuation Check After CEO Change And Mixed Nine Month Results

Electric Power Development (TSE:9513) is in focus after announcing a CEO transition related to health reasons and reporting mixed nine month results, with lower sales and revenue alongside higher net income and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Electric Power Development. The CEO succession news comes on top of a solid run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 21.60% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.47%. This suggests momentum has been building rather...
OB:AKRBP
OB:AKRBPOil and Gas

Aker BP (OB:AKRBP) Margin Collapse To 1.2% Tests Bullish Recovery Narratives

Aker BP (OB:AKRBP) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$2.6 billion and a basic EPS loss of US$0.23, capping off a trailing twelve month picture that includes total revenue of US$11.0 billion and basic EPS of US$0.21. Over that period, revenue has moved from US$12.4 billion and EPS of US$2.90 in the prior year to the latest US$11.0 billion and US$0.21, with reported net profit margin sitting at 1.2% versus 14.8% a year earlier as earnings were hit by a US$2.0 billion one off loss. For...
NYSE:SPOT
NYSE:SPOTEntertainment

A Look At Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) Valuation After Record Results And Strong User And Profit Growth

Why the latest earnings matter for Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) just posted record-breaking fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with strong user gains, higher profitability and a sharp move in the share price after the announcement. For investors, this earnings release is important because it combines several elements that do not always show up together: revenue growth, wider margins, record additions in monthly active users and a clear reaction from...
NYSE:MCY
NYSE:MCYInsurance

A Look At Mercury General (MCY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

What recent returns say about Mercury General stock With no single headline event driving attention, Mercury General (MCY) has been on investors’ radar after recent share price moves. These include a last close of US$94.76 and positive returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mercury General. That recent strength adds to a steadier picture, with a 6.5% 1 month share price return and a 7.6% 3 month share price return sitting alongside a 70.6% 1 year total...
SEHK:175
SEHK:175Auto

Is Geely Automobile Holdings (SEHK:175) Share Price Weakness Creating A Long-Term Opportunity?

If you are wondering whether Geely Automobile Holdings is attractively priced right now, you are not alone. This article is built around that exact question. The stock closed at HK$16.97 recently, with returns of 4.0% over 7 days, 0.9% over 1 year, 56.7% over 3 years and a 36.6% decline over 5 years, while year to date it is down 6.8%. These mixed returns have kept Geely on many watchlists, with investors weighing shorter term moves against a much stronger 3 year performance. Broader...
NasdaqGS:GRAB
NasdaqGS:GRABTransportation

3 Stocks That May Be Trading Up To 42.2% Below Estimated Intrinsic Value

As February begins, the United States stock markets have shown strong performance, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 experiencing significant gains. This positive momentum in the market presents an opportunity to explore stocks that may be undervalued, potentially trading below their estimated intrinsic value. Identifying such stocks requires a keen understanding of current market conditions and economic indicators to evaluate their true potential amidst...
NasdaqGS:ENVX
NasdaqGS:ENVXElectrical

Insider Backed Growth Leaders Unveiled

As February begins, U.S. stock markets have shown a strong start with major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid economic developments such as a new trade deal with India. In this thriving market environment, companies that exhibit high insider ownership often signal confidence from those who know the business best, making them potentially attractive options for growth-focused investors seeking...
OTCPK:BUKS
OTCPK:BUKSAerospace & Defense

Spotlight On February 2026's Promising Penny Stocks

As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown robust performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. This market momentum sets a promising backdrop for exploring investment opportunities in various sectors. Despite its somewhat outdated terminology, the concept of penny stocks remains significant as these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials...
NYSE:ODC
NYSE:ODCHousehold Products

Discovering Undiscovered Gems in the US Market February 2026

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a surge, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing strong performances despite recent economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown and shifting trade dynamics. In this vibrant yet complex environment, discovering lesser-known stocks that have potential for growth can be an intriguing prospect for investors looking to diversify their portfolios amidst evolving market conditions.
NYSE:BSX
NYSE:BSXMedical Equipment

Does Boston Scientific’s 2026 Double-Digit Sales Outlook and Leadership Shift Change The Bull Case For BSX?

Boston Scientific’s fourth-quarter 2025 results, reported on February 4, 2026, showed sales rising to US$5,286 million and net income to US$672 million, alongside full-year sales of US$20.07 billion and net income of US$2.90 billion, while director Yoshiaki Fujimori later confirmed he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company coupled this earnings report with guidance calling for double-digit reported and organic net sales growth in 2026, even as investors...
NYSE:UNM
NYSE:UNMInsurance

A Look At Unum Group’s Valuation As Shares Weaken Despite Strong Profitability

Why Unum Group is on investors’ radar today Unum Group (UNM) has drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months despite solid profitability figures. See our latest analysis for Unum Group. At a share price of US$70.82, Unum Group’s recent 7 day and 30 day share price declines suggest momentum has cooled in the short term, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remain...