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As February 2026 unfolds, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a robust start with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 climbing significantly higher, driven by positive economic indicators such as an unexpected expansion in manufacturing activity. Amidst this optimistic backdrop, investors are keenly searching for overlooked opportunities within the small-cap sector, where undiscovered gems can offer substantial growth potential when aligned with strong...

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market has shown robust growth with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, driven by positive developments such as a new trade deal with India and expanding manufacturing activity. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a blend of income stability and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate the current economic...

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In late January 2026, EchoStar featured prominently at Perform 2026, where senior cloud and IT leaders discussed the company’s evolving cloud, OSS operations, and infrastructure capabilities. At the same time, investor anxiety over potential merger talks between SpaceX and xAI, plus heightened options activity in EchoStar, has sharpened focus on how external competitive shifts could affect its satellite and telecommunications franchise. With recent returns mixed, we’ll explore how concerns...

In January 2026, Barclays announced a multiyear arrangement with FactSet Research Systems to access a broad suite of its data, analytics, and technology solutions to support Barclays’ long-term market data strategy and client offering. Around the same period, McDonald Capital Investors expanded its FactSet holdings by 86,891 shares, a US$24.39 million purchase that highlights continuing institutional interest in FactSet’s subscription-driven, high-switching-cost business model. Next, we will...

Copper prices have reached all time highs, supported by strong demand from technology companies and speculative trading in China. As a major copper producer, Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) is directly exposed to these price levels through its core operations. The move in copper prices represents a material shift in the commodity backdrop for the company. Freeport-McMoRan, trading at $60.76, sits at the center of this copper story as one of the largest listed copper producers. The stock is up...

Recently, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services saw a surge in call option trading and implied volatility as investors focused on the company ahead of its March 11 earnings release, which is now in the past relative to today’s date of February 3, 2026. At the same time, ZIM attracted attention for its strong recent momentum, favorable earnings estimate revisions, and a valuation profile that some analysts view as comparatively attractive. Next, we’ll explore how the unusual call option activity...

Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) is back in focus after refinancing and upsizing its senior secured first lien term loan, cutting its interest margin and adding $100 million of fresh liquidity, with the loan maturing in July 2031. See our latest analysis for Global Business Travel Group. Even with the refinancing news and added liquidity, Global Business Travel Group’s recent momentum has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of an 11.17% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return...

United Bankshares, Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 net interest income of US$287.46 million and net income of US$128.83 million, alongside full-year 2025 net income of US$464.6 million, while also completing a buyback of 700,000 shares for US$27.37 million. The combination of higher net interest income, stronger earnings per share, and a completed share repurchase program highlights both earnings strength and active capital management by the bank. We’ll now explore how this...

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$87.94 million and net income of US$30.55 million, capped by a Board-approved regular quarterly dividend of US$0.06 per share payable in March 2026. The results highlight broad-based demand from construction, steel, and environmental customers, even as management flagged shipment delays from winter storms and weaker roof shingle markets heading into early 2026. We’ll now examine how this mix of higher construction...

National Health Investors (NYSE:NHI) acquired nine senior housing properties across Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The communities will be managed within NHI's Senior Housing Operating Portfolio by Allegro Living Management. The transaction represents a meaningful capital commitment to managed senior housing assets. For you as an investor, this move puts fresh attention on how National Health Investors (NYSE:NHI) is building out its core senior housing business. The company...

Popular (BPOP) is back in focus after reporting full year 2025 results that included higher net interest income, higher net income, lower net charge-offs, and an updated share repurchase tally. See our latest analysis for Popular. The strong full year 2025 earnings and lower net charge offs sit alongside a solid run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 21.66% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 40.56% at a latest share price of $136.69. Over five years, total shareholder...

FTI Consulting, Inc. recently appointed Dr. Ernesto Estrada González as a Senior Managing Director to lead its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice within the Economic Consulting segment in Mexico City, bringing more than 25 years of experience in economic analysis, competition policy, regulation and complex disputes. His blend of senior regulatory roles in Mexico, extensive antitrust and arbitration experience, and leadership positions at Pemex positions FTI Consulting to expand its...

RenaissanceRe Holdings recently reported its quarterly results after the market close, with analysts having expected revenue to rise to about US$2.93 billion, a sharp reversal from the prior year’s contraction. This earnings release has drawn attention because it highlights a potential shift in business momentum against a backdrop of uncertainty around trade policy and corporate tax discussions for 2025. We will now examine how expectations for a sharp revenue rebound shape RenaissanceRe’s...

GDS Holdings (GDS) has drawn fresh attention after announcing a US$300,000,000 private placement of Series B convertible preferred shares, including participation from Huatai Capital Investment Limited and other Chinese institutional investors. See our latest analysis for GDS Holdings. The private placement lands after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 17.58% and a 90 day share price return of 36.52%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 75.55% points to...

D.R. Horton, Inc. recently reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing lower sales of US$6,702.3 million and net income of US$594.8 million versus the prior year, while also updating investors on share repurchases totaling US$2.38 billions since April 2025. Alongside reiterating its full-year 2026 revenue outlook of US$33.5 billions to US$35.0 billions, the company continued returning capital to shareholders through US$131.5 million of cash dividends and a newly declared quarterly...

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings recently promoted Stephen Ferranti to Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations and Dr. Gregg Jessen to Senior Vice President of Advanced GaN Technology, reinforcing its leadership bench and focus on advanced semiconductor capabilities. The appointments bring together deep experience in acquisitions, capital structure, and cutting-edge GaN research, potentially sharpening MACOM’s execution on technology roadmaps and...

Choice Hotels International (CHH) is in focus after its Everhome Suites extended stay brand reached 27 properties nationwide, following new openings in Texas, Kentucky, and New Jersey that highlight its emphasis on longer stays. See our latest analysis for Choice Hotels International. At a share price of US$101.78, Choice Hotels International has a 30 day share price return of 5.91% and a 90 day share price return of 11.24%, yet its 1 year total shareholder return of 30.98% decline shows...

Karooooo (KARO) shares are in focus after the company reported third quarter and nine month results to November 30, 2025, with higher sales, net income, and earnings per share from continuing operations year over year. See our latest analysis for Karooooo. The latest earnings release comes after a steady rebound in Karooooo’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 12.11% and a 90 day share price return of 14.84%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 113.93% points to strong long...

First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) is back in focus after reporting full year and fourth quarter 2025 results, increasing its quarterly dividend, and expanding its share repurchase authorization in late January 2026. See our latest analysis for First Commonwealth Financial. The recent earnings update, dividend increase and larger buyback coincide with a firm upswing in market sentiment, with a 90 day share price return of 17.12% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.29%, while the 5...

Monument Capital Management has fully exited its position in Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NasdaqGS:LOPE). The complete divestment follows recent company updates that include higher litigation reserves tied to ongoing lawsuits. The move removes one institutional holder from the shareholder base and may influence how some investors view the stock. Grand Canyon Education provides education services, supporting university partners with technology, academic services, and operations. The company...

Western Digital (NasdaqGS:WDC) has expanded its share repurchase authorization by an additional US$4.0b. The new approval supplements existing buyback programs, providing more capacity for future share repurchases. Western Digital, known for its data storage products and solutions, operates across cloud, enterprise, and consumer memory demand. In that context, a larger buyback pool signals that the board currently views capital deployment toward equity repurchases as an important priority...

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of US$27.28 million and full-year net income of US$98.06 million, alongside the Board’s January 27, 2026 declaration of a US$0.53 per-share quarterly cash dividend payable on April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 15, 2026. The bank’s higher quarterly and annual net interest income and earnings per share, combined with expanded operations across Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee, highlight its role...

If you are trying to work out whether NuScale Power's share price reflects its real worth, the current setup offers plenty to think about before you make any decisions. The stock closed at US$16.48, with recent returns showing a 10.4% decline over 7 days, a 1.0% gain over 30 days and year to date, and a 30.9% decline over 1 year. The 3 and 5 year returns sit at 51.6% and 40.6% respectively. Recent moves in the share price sit alongside ongoing investor attention on small modular nuclear...