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NasdaqGS:PTC
NasdaqGS:PTCSoftware

PTC Extends AI In Windchill As Shares Trade Below Valuation Estimates

PTC released Windchill AI Parts Rationalization, an AI powered tool embedded in its Windchill platform for manufacturers. The new capability targets issues such as duplicate parts, inefficient search, and inconsistent data in parts management workflows. The launch underscores PTC’s focus on AI driven product lifecycle management and parts decision support. PTC, listed as NasdaqGS:PTC, is adding this product update at a time when its share price stands at $151.34. The stock has seen a 6.5%...
NYSE:VVV
NYSE:VVVSpecialty Retail

Valvoline (VVV) Q1 Loss And 5% Margin Pressure Test High Growth Narratives

Valvoline (VVV) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$461.8 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.25, compared with revenue of US$414.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.73 in Q1 2025. Over the same stretch, trailing 12 month basic EPS moved from US$2.12 on US$1.66 billion of revenue at the start of 2025 to US$0.69 on US$1.76 billion of revenue at the latest update, as reported net income and earnings from discontinued operations shifted around one off items. For investors, the latest quarter...
NasdaqGS:LAES
NasdaqGS:LAESSemiconductor

SEALSQ Puts Post Quantum Security At Heart Of WISeRobot Autonomy

SEALSQ (NasdaqGS:LAES) is taking a central role in the WISeRobot initiative, which aims to enable post-quantum secure robotics with integrated AI, secure digital identity, and programmable economic interactions. The project showcases an end to end, quantum resilient cybersecurity architecture for autonomous robots connected via a satellite constellation and space based infrastructure. WISeRobot is being used as a testbed for emerging international standards and ethical frameworks focused on...
NasdaqGM:TRNS
NasdaqGM:TRNSTrade Distributors

Transcat (TRNS) Quarterly Loss Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Transcat (TRNS) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of US$83.9 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.12, as net income swung to a loss of US$1.1 million. The company has seen revenue move from US$66.8 million in Q3 2025 to US$83.9 million in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS over that span has ranged from US$0.26 to a loss of US$0.12. This sets a mixed backdrop for margins in the latest quarter as investors weigh the earnings profile against future growth expectations. See our full analysis...
NasdaqCM:NUTX
NasdaqCM:NUTXHealthcare

Can Nutex Health's (NUTX) Arbitration Strategy Reshape Its Long-Term Microhospital Investment Narrative?

Nutex Health recently highlighted how its microhospital model and use of independent dispute resolution under the No Surprise Act have supported meaningful year-over-year revenue growth while it continues to add new facilities gradually across its network. An interesting aspect for investors is CEO Tom Vo’s substantial ownership stake, which closely ties executive incentives to the company’s long-term shareholder outcomes. We’ll now examine how Nutex Health’s use of arbitration to address...
LSE:OCDO
LSE:OCDOConsumer Retailing

UK Growth Companies With Insider Ownership As High As 16%

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and falling commodity prices impacting major companies. In such a volatile environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best.
AIM:PXS
AIM:PXSPersonal Products

3 UK Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under £300M To Watch

The UK stock market has been experiencing some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index recently closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns over global economic recovery. Despite these challenges, certain investment opportunities continue to attract attention, particularly those involving smaller or newer companies. Penny stocks—though a somewhat outdated term—still represent a niche area where investors can find potential growth opportunities when these companies are...
NasdaqGS:SIMO
NasdaqGS:SIMOSemiconductor

Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) Earnings Growth And 13.8% Margin Challenge Long Term Bearish Narratives

Silicon Motion Technology's FY 2025 Results Set The Stage For The Next Chapter Silicon Motion Technology (NasdaqGS:SIMO) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$278.5 million and basic EPS of US$5.69, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached US$885.6 million and net income, excluding extra items, totaled US$122.6 million. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$166.5 million to US$278.5 million while basic EPS moved...
NYSE:WNC
NYSE:WNCMachinery

Wabash National Q4 Loss And EPS Volatility Challenge Bullish Low P/E Narrative

Wabash National (WNC) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$321.5 million and basic EPS of a US$1.23 loss, compared with Q4 FY 2024 revenue of US$416.8 million and a basic EPS of a US$0.02 loss. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$464.0 million in Q3 2024 to US$380.9 million in Q1 2025, then to US$458.8 million in Q2 2025 and US$381.6 million in Q3 2025. EPS has swung sharply from a US$7.53 loss in Q3 2024 to US$5.41 in Q1 2025 before settling at US$0.98 in Q3 2025. For...
NasdaqGS:VCTR
NasdaqGS:VCTRCapital Markets

Will Strong Q4 2025 Results and Softer Full-Year EPS Shift Victory Capital Holdings' (VCTR) Narrative

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue rising to US$374.12 million and net income to US$112.81 million, alongside higher quarterly earnings per share than a year earlier. For full-year 2025, the company grew revenue to US$1.31 billions and net income to US$330.06 million, even as full-year earnings per share edged lower compared with 2024. With higher fourth-quarter earnings per share standing out, we’ll now consider what these results mean for...
NasdaqGS:PWP
NasdaqGS:PWPCapital Markets

Is PWP’s New AI Hire a Subtle Shift in How Perella Weinberg Competes for Tech Deals?

Perella Weinberg Partners recently announced that Daniel Avrutsky has joined as a Partner in its New York-based Technology business, where he will advise software clients focused on human capital management, the future of work, and AI, following prior senior advisory roles at Jefferies. The hire underlines Perella Weinberg Partners’ push to deepen its presence at the intersection of software and AI, an area where clients are seeking specialized advice on fast-evolving business models and...
NasdaqGS:STEP
NasdaqGS:STEPCapital Markets

Is StepStone Group (STEP) Using S-Core to Recast Its Real Estate Differentiation Strategy?

StepStone Real Estate has launched S-Core, a customizable Core/Core+ real estate platform structured initially as separate accounts and guided by its House Views, while appointing industry veteran Jennifer Jones as Partner to oversee the global rollout from San Francisco. By combining a tailored account structure with leadership experienced in managing tens of billions in real estate transactions, StepStone is expanding how institutional investors can access its Core/Core+ real estate...
NYSE:LLY
NYSE:LLYPharmaceuticals

Eli Lilly (LLY) Net Margin Surge Tests Justification For Premium 48x P/E

Eli Lilly (LLY) just closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$19.3b and basic EPS of US$7.39, capping a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached US$65.2b and EPS came in at US$22.95. Over the last six reported quarters, revenue has moved from US$13.5b in Q4 2024 to US$19.3b in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from US$4.88 to US$7.39 as the business scaled. With trailing net profit margins sitting well above last year and earnings growth outpacing revenue, the latest...
NYSE:JCI
NYSE:JCIBuilding

Johnson Controls International (JCI) Margin Expansion And EPS Growth Test Bullish Narratives In Q1 2026

Johnson Controls International (JCI) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of US$5.8b and basic EPS of US$0.91, setting a clear benchmark for how its earnings story is developing this year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$5.4b in Q1 2025 to US$5.8b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.55 to US$0.91 over the same periods, pointing to a tighter link between sales and profitability. With trailing 12 month earnings growth and margin expansion already on the radar, this latest...
NasdaqCM:SLNO
NasdaqCM:SLNOBiotechs

What Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO)'s VYKAT XR Momentum and 2025 Outlook Could Mean For Shareholders

Soleno Therapeutics recently highlighted what it called a transformational 2025 for VYKAT XR, pointing to strong preliminary revenue and plans to release full financial results in late February. The company is also preparing for a series of investor conferences beginning 12 February, which could further spotlight its rare disease portfolio, including Diazoxide Choline Extended-Release tablets in Phase III trials for Prader-Willi Syndrome. We’ll now examine how enthusiasm around VYKAT XR’s...
ENXTPA:PUB
ENXTPA:PUBMedia

Publicis Groupe Ties Cancer Support And AI Push To Long Term Story

Publicis Groupe (ENXTPA:PUB) has expanded its global "Working with Cancer" program, adding new tools and policies to support employees affected by cancer. The company introduced an AI powered coaching tool and drew on research from leading cancer centers to shape its approach. In the Middle East, Publicis Groupe launched "The Majlis of Possible," a platform aimed at bringing together government and private sector leaders. These moves come alongside ongoing work by Publicis Groupe to apply...
AIM:VLX
AIM:VLXElectrical

European Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action To Consider

As the European market navigates a modest recovery, highlighted by a 1.5% GDP growth in 2025 and improved consumer confidence, small-cap stocks remain an intriguing segment for investors seeking potential opportunities amidst mixed performances across major indices. In this environment of cautious optimism, identifying small-cap companies with strong fundamentals and insider activity can be key to uncovering promising investment prospects.
SWX:HUBN
SWX:HUBNElectrical

European Value Stocks Trading Below Estimated Worth In February 2026

As the European markets navigate a landscape marked by earnings optimism amidst trade and geopolitical concerns, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience with modest gains. Against this backdrop, identifying stocks that are trading below their estimated worth can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking value in an environment where confidence is strengthening and economic recovery continues at a steady pace.