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NasdaqGM:INOD
NasdaqGM:INODProfessional Services

Innodata’s SHIELD Contract Spotlights Valuation Tension And Growth Expectations

Innodata (NasdaqGM:INOD) has been awarded a prime contract position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD IDIQ program. The award gives the company eligibility to compete for future task orders tied to homeland and national security projects. The SHIELD program focuses on advanced solutions for missile defense and related security capabilities. For you as an investor, this contract puts a spotlight on Innodata's role in AI and data engineering services within highly sensitive...
NasdaqGM:IESC
NasdaqGM:IESCConstruction

Assessing IES Holdings (IESC) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Why IES Holdings is on investors’ radar today IES Holdings (IESC) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $474.43 and posting positive returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. See our latest analysis for IES Holdings. The recent 4.99% 1 day share price return adds to a run of positive momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 17.45% and 1 year total shareholder return of 50.01% suggesting sentiment has...
NasdaqGS:TEAM
NasdaqGS:TEAMSoftware

Is Atlassian’s (TEAM) Board Shuffle and Data Center Price Hike Reframing Its Cloud Migration Story?

Atlassian recently announced that Google executive Anil Sabharwal will join its board in February 2026, while long-serving directors Rich Wong and Sasan Goodarzi have retired, alongside a planned 15% price increase for key Data Center products effective February 17, 2026. The appointment of a veteran product leader behind Google Photos and major productivity platforms highlights Atlassian’s focus on product-led innovation and AI-era user experience, even as it reshapes pricing and Cloud...
NYSE:JPM
NYSE:JPMBanks

JPMorgan Faces Trump ‘Debanking’ Clash And Credit Card Cap Risk

Former President Trump has publicly accused JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) of "debanking" him after January 6 and has threatened legal action. JPMorgan Chase denies that it closed accounts for political reasons and has pushed back against the allegations. CEO Jamie Dimon has come out against the Trump administration's proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates, warning of broad economic and social effects. The dispute and policy clash place one of the largest US banks at the center of a...
NYSE:S
NYSE:SSoftware

SentinelOne (S) Valuation Check As CFO Exit And Cautious Guidance Weigh On Investor Confidence

Why SentinelOne’s CFO Transition Matters for the Stock SentinelOne (S) is back in focus after the resignation of Chief Financial Officer Barbara Larson and the appointment of Chief Growth Officer Barry Padgett as interim CFO and principal financial officer on January 16, 2026. This leadership shift comes shortly after fiscal results that topped analyst expectations but coincided with cautious guidance and continued selling in the shares. As a result, many investors are reassessing how they...
NasdaqGS:MNST
NasdaqGS:MNSTBeverage

Monster Beverage (MNST) Valuation Check As Q4 Earnings And Lando Norris Partnership Draw Attention

Monster Beverage (MNST) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its upcoming fiscal Q4 earnings, with interest also tied to the company’s Zero Sugar product traction and new Lando Norris marketing partnership in Europe. See our latest analysis for Monster Beverage. The recent focus on Zero Sugar products and the Lando Norris tie up in Europe comes as momentum in Monster Beverage’s share price has been firm, with a 90 day share price return of 16.75% and a 1 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:HSY
NYSE:HSYFood

Is Hershey (HSY) Pricing Too Rich After Recent Share Price Rebound

If you are wondering whether Hershey at around US$196 per share is a fair deal or overpriced, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what that price might mean for value minded investors. Hershey's share price has seen a 1.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.2% gain over 30 days, a 7.5% gain year to date, and a 34.0% return over 1 year, while the 3 year return is a 3.8% decline and the 5 year return sits at 51.1%. These moves have put Hershey back on many watchlists, as...
NasdaqGS:SHOP
NasdaqGS:SHOPIT

Can Shopify (SHOP) Balance AI Commerce Expansion With Growing Ecosystem Cybersecurity Scrutiny?

In recent days, Shopify and Google unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol, enabling merchants to sell directly through AI-powered experiences such as Google Search, while Shopify also rolled out embedded checkout within Microsoft Copilot and third-party platforms like LoyaltyLion launched new AI-powered tools for Shopify merchants. At the same time, cybersecurity firm Reflectiz flagged Shopify among widely used third-party tools with over-permissioned website integrations, raising fresh...
NYSE:PLD
NYSE:PLDIndustrial REITs

Prologis Record Leasing And Energy Push Raise Questions On Valuation

Prologis reports record leasing activity as warehouse demand recovers. The company expands its investment vehicles across the US and China. Management highlights improving market conditions with vacancy rates peaking and rents rising. Prologis surpasses a key milestone in its energy business, underscoring its infrastructure ambitions. For investors watching logistics real estate, Prologis (NYSE:PLD) is back in focus. The stock trades at $131.14, with a 1 year return of 18.0% and a 5 year...
ENXTPA:BNP
ENXTPA:BNPBanks

BNP Paribas Deepens Global Flows With Tata Motors Stake And Mergers

BNP Paribas (ENXTPA:BNP) has acquired a significant stake in Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle, marking a new cross border investment step for the bank. The group has also completed legal mergers tied to its earlier AXA Investment Managers acquisition, consolidating its asset management structure. These moves follow recent high level appointments, indicating continued reshaping of BNP Paribas' investment management activities. BNP Paribas shares recently closed at €85.76, with the stock...
NasdaqGS:EXPE
NasdaqGS:EXPEHospitality

Is Expedia Group (EXPE) Now Attractive After Recent Share Price Pullback?

If you are wondering whether Expedia Group's recent share price still offers value, it helps to line up what you are paying today against what the business could reasonably justify over time. The stock last closed at US$271.56, with a 7 day return of a 6.6% decline, a 30 day return of a 6.1% decline, a year to date return of a 4.0% decline, and longer term returns of 57.6% over 1 year, 135.1% over 3 years, and 122.2% over 5 years. Recent news around Expedia Group has focused on its role as a...
NasdaqGS:ONB
NasdaqGS:ONBBanks

Old National Bancorp (ONB) Earnings Growth Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Lower Net Margin

Old National Bancorp (ONB) just closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$648.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.55, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$2.3 billion and EPS of US$1.80. The bank has seen revenue move from US$458.4 million in Q4 2024 to US$648.0 million in Q4 2025, with basic EPS shifting from US$0.47 to US$0.55 over the same period, which sets the backdrop for how investors weigh its earnings profile. With a trailing net profit margin of 28.4% and a...
NasdaqGS:EXEL
NasdaqGS:EXELBiotechs

Does Exelixis’ (EXEL) 2026 Zanzalintinib Rollout and Buybacks Shift Its Oncology Growth Narrative?

Exelixis recently completed two share repurchase programs totaling approximately US$660 million and reported preliminary 2025 results alongside 2026 revenue guidance centered on its oncology portfolio. A key element of this update is the emphasis on zanzalintinib’s expected first commercial availability for multiple cancer indications in 2026, supported by a new collaboration with Natera. We’ll now examine how Exelixis’ 2026 revenue guidance, anchored by the anticipated rollout of...
NasdaqGS:HQY
NasdaqGS:HQYHealthcare

Did New FY 2027 Revenue Guidance and JPM Spotlight Just Shift HealthEquity's (HQY) Investment Narrative?

In January 2026, HealthEquity, Inc. issued earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027, projecting revenues between US$1.38 billion and US$1.41 billion, and presented at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. This combination of a clearer revenue outlook and high-profile conference exposure provided investors with fresh information about management’s expectations and positioning within the healthcare benefits space. We’ll now examine how...
TSXV:THX
TSXV:THXMetals and Mining

Why Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) Is Up 7.8% After Bonus Dividend And 2026 Outlook Update

Thor Explorations Ltd. recently confirmed a fourth-quarter dividend of C$0.0125 per share and announced an additional bonus dividend of C$0.015 per share, taking the total payout to C$0.0275 per share, alongside detailed timelines for currency elections and payment on February 13, 2026. On the same day, the company reported year-over-year growth in ore mined and gold recovered in the fourth quarter of 2025 and released 2026 production and cost guidance, giving investors a clearer picture of...
ENXTPA:RUI
ENXTPA:RUIGas Utilities

What Rubis (ENXTPA:RUI)'s Targeted Employee Share Buyback Means For Shareholders

Earlier this week, Rubis’ Management Board launched a share buyback programme, authorised by the June 2025 shareholders’ meeting, to repurchase up to 400,000 shares at a maximum price of €50 per share between 21 January and 27 February 2026, with the shares earmarked for employee and corporate officer shareholding plans. This move highlights Rubis’ use of capital to reinforce employee ownership, aligning management and staff incentives more closely with the company’s long-term...
NYSE:HE
NYSE:HEElectric Utilities

Is Hawaiian Electric (HE) Pricing In Too Much Optimism After Its Recent Share Price Rebound

If you are wondering whether Hawaiian Electric Industries is attractively priced after a turbulent few years, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$14.72, with returns of 4.9% over 7 days, 25.3% over 30 days, 16.5% year to date, but a 60.5% gain over 1 year sits against a 63.0% decline over 3 years and a 51.5% decline over 5 years. Recent market attention has focused on how investors are reassessing Hawaiian Electric Industries following past events and ongoing regulatory and...
TSX:AII
TSX:AIIMetals and Mining

Almonty Industries (TSX:AII) Is Up 12.1% After Securing Defense-Focused Tungsten Offtake Deals And Assets

Almonty Industries has commenced active mining operations at the Sangdong Tungsten Mine and secured binding long-term offtake agreements to supply tungsten oxide for U.S. defense applications, while also acquiring full ownership of the Gentung Browns Lake Tungsten Project in Montana. These moves position Almonty as an important contributor to reshoring Western tungsten supply chains, particularly for critical North American and allied defense needs. We’ll now examine how Almonty’s new...
NYSE:OXY
NYSE:OXYOil and Gas

A Look At Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Valuation As Dividend Hike Bets Grow After OxyChem Sale

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its February 19 Q4 earnings release, where many expect another dividend increase following the recent US$9.7b OxyChem sale. See our latest analysis for Occidental Petroleum. The share price has picked up into earnings, with a 1 day share price return of 3.01% and a 30 day share price return of 8.05%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 11.42% and 3 year total shareholder return of 29.13% are still weak compared...
NYSE:F
NYSE:FAuto

Is Ford Motor (F) Shares Attractive After EV And Software Expansion Headlines?

If you are wondering whether Ford Motor's share price still offers value at around US$13.77, you are not alone. This article is set up to help you frame that question clearly. Over the last week the stock showed a 0.5% decline, while the 1 year return of 47.5% and 5 year return of 68.2% point to a very different experience for longer term holders. Recent headlines have focused on Ford Motor's ongoing push in electric vehicles and software centric features, as well as its role in the broader...
NYSE:SMR
NYSE:SMRElectrical

Assessing NuScale Power (SMR) Valuation After Oak Ridge Study Validates SMR Industrial Use Potential

NuScale Power (SMR) is back in focus after a new Oak Ridge National Laboratory study found its 77 MWe small modular reactors can reliably and cost effectively power large chemical plants and supply process steam. See our latest analysis for NuScale Power. The Oak Ridge findings arrive after a sharp share price pullback in recent months, with NuScale’s 30 day share price return of 20.21% and year to date share price return of 21.09% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.76%...
ENXTAM:ASML
ENXTAM:ASMLSemiconductor

Why ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) Is Up 6.5% After AI Capex-Driven Analyst Upgrades And What's Next

In recent weeks, analysts including Morgan Stanley, UBS and RBC have turned increasingly positive on ASML, highlighting its central role in supplying advanced EUV lithography tools to chipmakers ramping investment for AI-related capacity. An important takeaway is that much of this renewed enthusiasm stems from capital spending plans at key customers such as TSMC, which directly influence expected demand for ASML’s high-end equipment and services. With ASML’s shares posting solid short-term...
NasdaqGS:WMT
NasdaqGS:WMTConsumer Retailing

Is Walmart’s Nasdaq-100 Debut and AI Retail Push Altering The Investment Case For Walmart (WMT)?

Walmart has joined the Nasdaq-100 Index while advancing its retail-tech push, including launching a Premium Musical Instrument Shop on Walmart Marketplace and deepening AI-powered shopping collaborations with Google’s Gemini platform. These moves, alongside the elevation of e-commerce veteran David Guggina to CEO of Walmart U.S., highlight how Walmart is repositioning itself as much as a technology and platform company as a traditional retailer. We’ll now examine how Walmart’s Nasdaq-100...
NYSE:OTIS
NYSE:OTISMachinery

Should Otis’s Gen3 IoT Elevator Expansion in EMEA Reframe Its Smart-Building Narrative for (OTIS) Investors?

On January 21, 2026, Otis expanded its Gen3 elevator family across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, embedding Otis ONE IoT, energy-saving ReGen drives and advanced safety features into eight connected products for low- to mid-rise buildings. This rollout highlights how elevator systems are becoming smarter infrastructure, combining predictive maintenance, energy efficiency and highly customizable passenger experiences in a single platform. Next, we’ll examine how this Gen3 IoT-enabled...