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NYSE:MMS
NYSE:MMSProfessional Services

Maximus Expands AI Role In SNAP As States Face 2027 Funding Shift

Maximus (NYSE:MMS) has launched Accuracy AssistantTM, an AI-powered tool for state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) agencies. The solution uses predictive analytics and intelligent automation to flag and resolve data inconsistencies before benefit determination errors occur. The launch comes ahead of 2027 federal changes that will tie state funding responsibility to SNAP payment error rates. For Maximus, which focuses on technology enabled services for government clients,...
NasdaqGS:CART
NasdaqGS:CARTConsumer Retailing

Instacart Costco Tie Up Tests European Expansion And Valuation Case

Instacart, operated by Maplebear Inc. (NasdaqGS:CART), is partnering with Costco to offer same day grocery delivery in France and Spain. This move marks Instacart's first major expansion into the European market. Costco members in France and Spain gain access to same day delivery through Instacart's Storefront Pro platform and fulfillment solutions. For you as an investor, this is a useful data point on how Maplebear is trying to extend its core grocery marketplace model outside North...
NYSE:AON
NYSE:AONInsurance

Aon (AON) Q3 EPS Growth Reinforces Bullish Community Narratives Despite Margin Plateau

Aon (AON) just posted its latest FY 2025 figures with Q3 revenue of US$4.0b, basic EPS of US$2.12 and net income of US$458m setting the tone for how the year is shaping up. The company has seen revenue move from US$3.7b and EPS of US$1.58 in Q3 2024 to US$4.0b and EPS of US$2.12 in Q3 2025, with trailing twelve month EPS at US$12.57, which gives you a clear line of sight on how the earnings base looks coming into this report. Taken together, the latest numbers point to a business that is...
NYSE:AER
NYSE:AERTrade Distributors

Is It Too Late To Look At AerCap Holdings (AER) After A 52% One-Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether AerCap Holdings is still attractively priced after a strong run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about its value. The stock closed at US$143.66 recently, with returns of 51.7% over 1 year and 131.9% over 3 years, while the last 7 days and year to date have been roughly flat, with small declines of 0.9% and 0.7%. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in aircraft leasing companies and their role in...
NYSE:MAN
NYSE:MANProfessional Services

ManpowerGroup (MAN) Q4 Profit Tests Bearish Narratives After Trailing Twelve Month Loss

ManpowerGroup (MAN) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$4.7b and basic EPS of US$0.65, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$18.0b and a small net loss of US$13.3m, reflecting an unprofitable year overall. Over recent quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$4.1b to US$4.7b and basic EPS swing between a loss of US$1.44 and a profit of US$0.65. This sets up a results season where the key question for investors is how quickly margins...
NasdaqGS:PRVA
NasdaqGS:PRVAHealthcare

A Look At Privia Health Group (PRVA) Valuation After Sector Pressures From UnitedHealth Guidance Update

Privia Health Group (PRVA) recently saw its share price move after UnitedHealth Group warned of lower revenue expectations and flat Medicare Advantage payment rates, a sector wide shock that weighed on healthcare provider stocks. See our latest analysis for Privia Health Group. At a share price of US$23.22, Privia Health Group has seen pressure in recent months, with a 90 day share price return showing a 4.44% decline and a 3 year total shareholder return showing a 10.55% loss. This suggests...
NYSE:DOCN
NYSE:DOCNIT

DigitalOcean’s New AI-Focused Tech Chief Might Change The Case For Investing In DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN)

DigitalOcean recently appointed Vinay Kumar, a veteran of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon Web Services, as Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead product strategy, cloud infrastructure, security, and the scaling of its AI inference and core cloud platform. This hire signals DigitalOcean’s effort to deepen its capabilities in production-grade AI workloads, aiming to pair simple, cost-efficient cloud services with more advanced, large-scale infrastructure expertise. We’ll now...
TSX:NOU
TSX:NOUMetals and Mining

A Look At Nouveau Monde Graphite (TSX:NOU) Valuation After TD Cowen Global Mining Conference Appearance

Nouveau Monde Graphite (TSX:NOU) recently presented at the TD Cowen 17th Annual Global Mining Conference in Toronto, drawing fresh attention from investors looking for context around its graphite-focused development plans and current share performance. See our latest analysis for Nouveau Monde Graphite. The conference appearance comes after a stretch of weak share price momentum, with a 1-day share price return of a 12.67% decline and a 7-day decline of 24.88%. Over a longer horizon, the...
ASX:PEN
ASX:PENOil and Gas

Is Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) Quietly Reframing Its Uranium Ambitions Through Mine Unit 4’s Outperformance?

Peninsula Energy recently reported that ramp-up at its Lance Uranium Project is progressing, with Mine Unit 4 outperforming early operational expectations and overall 2026 production guidance maintained despite issues at Mine Unit 3. The company also completed a fully subscribed A$69.9 million equity raising and fully drew a Davidson Kempner debt facility, lifting cash to about US$36 million to support continued development as uranium prices strengthen on improving global nuclear demand and...
NYSE:DE
NYSE:DEMachinery

Deere’s New U.S. Plants And Jobs Tie Into Valuation Story

John Deere (NYSE:DE) plans to build a large excavator manufacturing facility in North Carolina. The company also intends to open a new distribution center in Indiana. Future excavator production is set to shift from Japan to the U.S. as part of this move. John Deere expects to recall employees to support demand and the expanded manufacturing footprint. For you as an investor, this development ties directly to how John Deere earns its money, through heavy equipment, precision agriculture...
NYSE:NLY
NYSE:NLYMortgage REITs

Annaly Capital Results And Housing Focus Raise Questions On Valuation And Yield

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY) reported strong fourth quarter and full year financial results, supported by portfolio growth, capital deployment, and record shareholder returns. Management outlined plans to increase investments in residential credit and mortgage servicing rights as part of a refreshed business focus. The company highlighted substantial equity raises and management’s positive view on its housing finance platform as key recent updates. For investors tracking NYSE:NLY,...
NasdaqGS:TTEK
NasdaqGS:TTEKCommercial Services

Tetra Tech Westinghouse Nuclear Deal Opens New Clean Energy Revenue Path

Tetra Tech (NasdaqGS:TTEK) announced a new memorandum of understanding with Westinghouse Electric Company. The partnership focuses on supporting AP1000 and AP300 nuclear reactor projects in Ontario. The agreement is aimed at advancing nuclear energy solutions that align with Canada's energy goals. Tetra Tech, known for its consulting and engineering services across water, environment, and infrastructure, is adding nuclear work in Canada to its clean energy portfolio through this...
NasdaqCM:RR
NasdaqCM:RRMachinery

Does Richtech Robotics' (RR) Microsoft Lab Collaboration Debate Reveal Deeper Governance and Disclosure Risks?

Richtech Robotics Inc. recently closed a private placement of 8,500,000 Class B common shares at US$4.553 per share, raising about US$38,700,500 for working capital, product development, and robotic hardware inventory after announcing a Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Labs collaboration on its ADAM robot. That collaboration has drawn scrutiny, with a Hunterbrook report and a related securities law investigation questioning whether Richtech’s description of its work with Microsoft accurately...
NYSE:AOS
NYSE:AOSBuilding

A. O. Smith Buyout Of Leonard Valve Expands Digital Water Management Platform

A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) is expanding into water management through the acquisition of Leonard Valve. The move adds digital water control and temperature management products to A. O. Smith's existing portfolio. The company is using the deal to diversify growth as it manages ongoing challenges in China and momentum in India. A. O. Smith, trading at $73.49, is adding Leonard Valve to deepen its presence in water management and digital control systems. The stock has returned 9.9% over the past...