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NYSE:MO
NYSE:MOTobacco

Altria Group (MO) Valuation Check After Q4 Beat Smoke Free Push And Leadership Changes

Altria Group (MO) is back in focus after fourth quarter 2025 results, a goodwill impairment charge and fresh leadership moves, giving investors new information on earnings quality, capital returns and the smoke free product push. See our latest analysis for Altria Group. Against this backdrop of impairment charges, buybacks and a planned CEO transition, Altria’s share price has a 30 day return of 8.58%, a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.19% and a 5 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:POR
NYSE:PORElectric Utilities

Is Portland General Electric (POR) Pricing In Its Recent 1-Year Share Price Strength?

Wondering whether Portland General Electric's current share price reflects its true worth, or if the market is overlooking something in this regional utility? The stock recently closed at US$50.11, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 3.4% over 30 days, 3.4% year to date, 28.3% over 1 year, 18.7% over 3 years and 44.3% over 5 years. This gives investors some history to weigh against the current price. Recent coverage has focused on Portland General Electric's position in the regulated utilities...
ASX:BPT
ASX:BPTOil and Gas

A Look At Beach Energy’s Valuation As Investors Position Ahead Of Earnings Release

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) is back in focus as investors position ahead of its 5 February earnings release, with attention squarely on production, realised oil and gas prices, capital spending plans and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for Beach Energy. At A$1.21, Beach Energy’s recent 7 day share price return of 2.11% and 30 day share price return of 3.42% contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 14.03%. This suggests short term momentum as investors reassess risk...
TSX:ERO
TSX:EROMetals and Mining

Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) Valuation Check As Earnings Estimates Rise And 2025 Results Approach

Recent market attention on Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) has picked up as analysts revise earnings estimates higher and investors look ahead to the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2025 results in early March. See our latest analysis for Ero Copper. The share price has been on a strong run recently, with a 30 day share price return of 17.17% and a 90 day share price return of 66.75%. This feeds into a 1 year total shareholder return of 140.80%, which suggests strong momentum rather than a short...
NYSE:KEX
NYSE:KEXShipping

Assessing Kirby (KEX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback And Long Term Momentum

With no single headline event driving attention, Kirby (KEX) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share moves in relation to the company’s role in U.S. marine transportation and industrial services. See our latest analysis for Kirby. The share price has pulled back 7.12% over the past week but still sits at $119.42 after a 30 day share price return of 6.72% and a 90 day share price return of 14.33%. Total shareholder returns of 11.46% over one year and 106.90% over five years...
TSE:6436
TSE:6436Electronic

A Look At Amano (TSE:6436) Valuation After Its New Share Buyback Announcement

Why Amano’s new buyback is back on investors’ radar Amano (TSE:6436) has put a fresh share repurchase program on the table, authorizing up to 1,147,000 shares, or 1.61% of its float, for up to ¥5,000 million through March 2026. See our latest analysis for Amano. Amano’s new repurchase plan comes after a softer patch in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 6.93% and a year to date share price decline of 7.66%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 85.95% points to...
NYSE:CE
NYSE:CEChemicals

Assessing Celanese (CE) Valuation After A Choppy Year And Recent Share Price Rebound

Celanese (CE) has been drawing attention after its shares closed at $45.87, with recent returns showing mixed short term moves alongside a recovery in the stock over the past month and past three months. See our latest analysis for Celanese. That latest 3.2% 1 day share price return sits within a choppy year in which the 1 year total shareholder return is a decline of 33.1%, despite a 22.8% 3 month share price gain suggesting improving momentum. If this kind of rebound has you thinking about...
NasdaqGS:BSRR
NasdaqGS:BSRRBanks

Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Net Profit Margin Near 28.4% Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narratives

Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of US$40.2 million, basic EPS of US$0.97 and net income of US$12.9 million setting the tone for the year. The bank has seen quarterly revenue move from US$35.5 million in Q4 2024 through US$34.7 million, US$38.0 million and US$36.3 million to US$40.2 million most recently. Basic EPS over the same stretch ran from US$0.73 to US$0.66, US$0.78, US$0.73 and now US$0.97, giving you a clear view of how the top...
NasdaqGS:ABNB
NasdaqGS:ABNBHospitality

How Margin Resilience and Currency Tailwinds Will Impact Airbnb (ABNB) Investors

In recent weeks, Airbnb has been highlighted for ongoing operational strength, including rising Nights and Experiences Booked and robust EBITDA margins that support efficient execution. At the same time, analysts have pointed out that Airbnb’s substantial international revenue mix could benefit meaningfully from a weaker US dollar, potentially amplifying reported earnings. With these trends in focus, we’ll now examine how Airbnb’s combination of margin resilience and currency tailwinds...
NasdaqGS:REGN
NasdaqGS:REGNBiotechs

Does Modest 2025 Results and New EYLEA HD Data Shift the Bull Case for Regeneron (REGN)?

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals recently reported Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 results showing modest year-on-year revenue and earnings growth, alongside ongoing share repurchases totaling about US$1.51 billion under its 2025 buyback program. The company is also preparing to share new long-term and primary clinical data for its ophthalmology franchise, including EYLEA HD, at the Angiogenesis meeting on February 7, 2026, highlighting how label expansions and dosing flexibility could influence use in...
NYSEAM:IE
NYSEAM:IEMetals and Mining

What Ivanhoe Electric (IE)'s SQM-Funded Chile Copper Exploration Deal Means For Shareholders

In late January 2026, Ivanhoe Electric announced a Collaboration and Exploration Agreement with Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile to explore 2,002 km² of SQM’s northern Chile mining concessions for large copper deposits, funded initially by SQM with US$9,000,000 over three years. The deal gives Ivanhoe Electric an option to earn a 50% joint venture stake in any qualifying copper discovery by paying twice SQM’s exploration spend into a new project vehicle, effectively using SQM’s upfront...
NYSE:AYI
NYSE:AYIElectrical

A Look At Acuity Brands (AYI) Valuation After A 17% Dividend Increase

Acuity (AYI) has just approved a 17% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.20 per share, a move that puts income directly in focus for shareholders watching the stock’s return profile. See our latest analysis for Acuity. The dividend decision comes after a mixed share price run, with a 1-day share price return of 2.39% and 7-day share price return of 1.59% sitting against a 30-day share price return decline of 15.19%. The 5-year total shareholder return of 157.00% points to stronger long...
NYSE:IBM
NYSE:IBMIT

Why IBM (IBM) Is Up 6.2% After Raising 2026 Outlook And Expanding Its AI War Chest

In late January 2026, IBM reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, raised its 2026 outlook for constant-currency revenue growth above 5%, issued multiple US$- and €-denominated bond offerings across maturities, reaffirmed its quarterly US$1.68 dividend, and announced the upcoming addition of PepsiCo CEO Ramon L. Laguarta to its board. These developments highlight IBM’s push to fund long-term AI, hybrid cloud, mainframe, and quantum initiatives while deepening board-level...
NYSE:WU
NYSE:WUDiversified Financial

Does Western Union's New AI Hub In Hyderabad Deepen Its Digital Transformation Story For WU?

Western Union has opened a Global Capability Center in Hyderabad, India, with HCLTech to drive AI-led innovation, platform modernization and engineering excellence across its payments and digital operations, adding to its existing Pune Tech Center. The Hyderabad hub, powered by HCLTech’s AI Force™ and other tools, positions Western Union to deepen its technology partnership and centralize next-generation payments infrastructure, customer experience and operational capabilities in a key...
NasdaqGS:INTC
NasdaqGS:INTCSemiconductor

Intel (NasdaqGS:INTC) Valuation Check As Apple And Nvidia Weigh U.S. Foundry Partnerships

Intel (INTC) is back in focus after reports that Apple and Nvidia are actively exploring using Intel’s U.S. foundry capacity for future chip production, along with progress in its next generation manufacturing technologies. See our latest analysis for Intel. The share price has moved sharply in recent months, with a 1-day share price return of 4.99%, 7-day return of 14.83% and 90-day return of 31.76%. The 1-year total shareholder return of about 1.5x highlights how sentiment around Intel’s...
NasdaqGS:BGC
NasdaqGS:BGCCapital Markets

A Look At BGC Group (BGC) Valuation After New FCA Benchmark Administrator Approval

BGC Group (BGC) shares are in focus after the company reported that BGC Brokers L.P. is now authorized as a U.K. registered benchmark administrator with the Financial Conduct Authority under U.K. Benchmarks Regulation. See our latest analysis for BGC Group. The FCA benchmark approval comes as BGC Group’s 1-month share price return of 3.36% and year to date share price return of 3.36% contrast with a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 2.61%, while the 3-year and 5-year total...
NYSE:FN
NYSE:FNElectronic

Fabrinet (FN) Is Up 5.4% After Strong Q2 Earnings And HPC Momentum - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Fabrinet reported its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results on February 2, posting sales of US$1,132.89 million and net income of US$112.63 million, both higher than a year earlier, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$3.11. The results highlight how growth in Telecom, Data Center Interconnect, and an expanding High-Performance Computing business is reshaping Fabrinet’s mix beyond its traditional telecom focus. We’ll now look at how this broader...
NasdaqGS:HQY
NasdaqGS:HQYHealthcare

Assessing HealthEquity (HQY) Valuation After Fresh GARP-Focused Growth And Profitability Analysis

Why HealthEquity is back on GARP investors’ radar Recent analysis placing HealthEquity (HQY) in the Growth at a Reasonable Price category has drawn renewed attention, as investors compare its earnings, revenue trends, profitability, and balance sheet with its recent share price performance. See our latest analysis for HealthEquity. HealthEquity’s recent share price performance has been mixed, with a 1-day share price return of 1.63% and a 7-day share price return of 2.04%. This contrasts with...
NYSE:JCI
NYSE:JCIBuilding

Is Johnson Controls International (JCI) Pricing In Too Much Growth After Recent Share Price Surge

If you are wondering whether Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying. The stock last closed at US$122.98, with returns of 6.9% over the past 7 days, 0.5% over the past 30 days, 0.5% year to date, 62.2% over 1 year, 98.6% over 3 years and 163.5% over 5 years. Recent news around Johnson Controls International has focused on long term themes such as building efficiency, smart...
NYSE:DLX
NYSE:DLXCommercial Services

Assessing Deluxe (DLX) Valuation After Payfinia Partnership And Solid Quarterly Results

Deluxe (DLX) has moved into focus after partnering with Payfinia to bring the Paze digital wallet to more banks, credit unions, and merchants, alongside reporting fourth quarter sales of US$535.3 million and net income of US$15.1 million. See our latest analysis for Deluxe. Investors appear to be responding to the Paze partnership and recent earnings update, with Deluxe’s 30 day share price return of 25.46% and 90 day share price return of 52.72% building on a 30.33% one year total...
NYSE:MSCI
NYSE:MSCICapital Markets

Why MSCI (MSCI) Is Up 5.1% After Earnings Beat, Bigger Dividend And Ongoing Buybacks

MSCI Inc. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, reporting quarterly revenue of US$822.53 million and net income of US$284.67 million, alongside a higher full-year profit of US$1.20 billion and a first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of US$2.05 per share declared in the past week. Along with these results, MSCI has been returning capital through ongoing share repurchases totaling about US$2.84 billion across recent authorizations, underscoring management’s continued focus on...
TSX:MFI
TSX:MFIFood

A Look At Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) Valuation As Cricket Canada Partnership Builds Investor Interest

Cricket Canada’s new partnership with Mina, the halal brand under Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI), ties the company directly to one of Canada’s fastest growing sports as attention builds toward the upcoming Cricket World Cup. See our latest analysis for Maple Leaf Foods. Maple Leaf Foods’ latest move with Cricket Canada comes as the share price trades at CA$25.88, with a 1 month share price return of 4.06% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.89%. This suggests recent momentum has followed...