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Why CarMax’s New ChatGPT App Matters for Stock Watchers CarMax (KMX) has become the first U.S. auto retailer with a car shopping app in the ChatGPT app store, giving customers a new AI powered way to start buying or selling vehicles. For investors, this product launch puts the company’s technology focus in the spotlight and raises fresh questions about how digital tools could influence customer acquisition, unit volumes, and overall engagement with CarMax’s nationwide used car platform. See...

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) has added US$900 million in new natural gas projects to its backlog. The company now reports a gas project backlog of about US$10 billion plus the newly added US$900 million. Management links the growing backlog to continued demand for natural gas infrastructure and long-term transport commitments. Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure operators in North America, relies heavily on long haul natural gas pipelines and related assets to generate fee...

In early March 2026, Saia, Inc. reported January and February operating results showing year-over-year softness in less-than-truckload tonnage and weight per shipment, alongside modest shipment growth in February and mid-single-digit increases on contractual renewals. The combination of moderating tonnage declines and solid contract pricing suggests some operational stabilization and reinforces Saia’s ability to maintain pricing despite lighter freight. We’ll now examine how February’s...

In early March 2026, Marathon Petroleum gained fresh attention after West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices climbed to an 8.25-month high, lifting sentiment across oil producers and refiners. This renewed optimism, alongside a generally “Moderate Buy” stance from covering analysts, has sharpened investor focus on how Marathon’s refining-heavy model might respond to stronger crude markets. With crude prices recently reaching multi‑month highs, we'll now examine how this shifts Marathon...

MongoDB (NasdaqGM:MDB) reported record fourth quarter fiscal 2026 results, paired with a refresh of its go to market leadership team. The company named a new Chief Customer Officer and outlined a planned transition for its Chief Revenue Officer to support the next phase of execution. At its MongoDB.local San Francisco event, MongoDB introduced new AI capabilities and expanded its AI focused startup program. For investors watching MongoDB at a share price of $248.01, the recent stock...

Short term performance context for Globus Medical With no single headline event driving attention today, Globus Medical (GMED) has been moving quietly, with the share price at $90.46 after a 1.4% decline over the past day and 6% over the past week. Over the past month the stock is roughly flat, with a small 0.8% gain, while the past 3 months show a 1.9% return. This sets the stage for a closer look at its underlying business metrics. See our latest analysis for Globus Medical. Looking beyond...

Service Corporation International recently presented at the 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference in Orlando and confirmed a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.34 per share payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026. At the conference, management emphasized plans to acquire large independent funeral and cemetery businesses in major metropolitan areas, underpinned by a US$17.00–US$18.00 billion future revenue backlog and initiatives to use AI to...

In late February 2026, Ocular Therapeutix highlighted progress in its retinal pipeline and upcoming milestones during a special call and its presentation at the TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston, led by CEO Pravin Dugel. These updates, alongside ongoing acquisition speculation and strong analyst interest in its hydrogel-based eye disease treatments, have sharpened investor focus on how Ocular’s clinical data could influence its long-term role in ophthalmology. We’ll now...

Nebius Group (NasdaqGS:NBIS) drew fresh attention after Independence, Missouri approved a Chapter 100 industrial incentive plan, clearing the way for a 1.2 gigawatt AI campus and extensive community benefits. See our latest analysis for Nebius Group. The latest Missouri approval came after some choppy trading, with a 7 day share price return of a 7.86% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 4.88% decline. However, a 1 year total shareholder return of 224.1% suggests that investors have...

Enphase Energy (ENPH) has been back on investors’ radar after a month of outperformance, upbeat earnings surprises, and a fresh partnership aimed at U.S. made microinverters for community focused solar projects. See our latest analysis for Enphase Energy. The recent partnership news and earnings surprises come after a sharp rebound in Enphase Energy’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 16.97% and a 90 day share price return of 38.69%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return...

If you are wondering whether Intellia Therapeutics is priced attractively today, the key question is how its current share price lines up with the value implied by different valuation methods. The stock recently closed at US$13.82, with returns of 3.0% over the past week, 5.8% over the last month, 50.1% year to date, and 47.6% over the last year, set against a 65.7% decline over three years and a 76.7% decline over five years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on gene...

Birkenstock Holding (BIRK) is back in focus after its latest quarterly update topped analyst expectations on adjusted EPS and showed solid revenue contributions from both its business to business and direct to consumer channels. See our latest analysis for Birkenstock Holding. At a recent share price of $41.46, Birkenstock’s short term momentum has picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 4.54% and 30 day share price return of 11.57%. However, the year to date share price return is...

Why SES AI’s 2025 Results Have Caught Investor Attention SES AI (SES) just released full year 2025 results, reporting sales of US$21 million compared with US$2.04 million a year earlier and a net loss of US$73.04 million versus US$100.19 million. Loss per share from continuing operations came in at US$0.22 on both a basic and diluted basis, compared with US$0.31 in the prior year. These figures give investors fresh numbers to assess the business. See our latest analysis for SES AI. SES AI’s...

CenterPoint Energy announced the retirement of its Chief Accounting Officer and named a successor. The company completed a $600 million convertible bond offering. For investors watching NYSE:CNP, these moves come with the stock at $44.02 and multi year returns of 33.2% over the past year and 134.5% over five years. Those numbers provide context for the leadership change and capital raise as part of the story for a company that has already experienced notable share price gains over several...

United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) is planning a new SeaWorld Vacation Village destination in Orlando, expanding beyond its core theme park operations. The company is pursuing this project while recent results show revenue and attendance under pressure alongside continued spending on new attractions and operational upgrades. Investors are weighing the potential of a broader resort concept to create new income streams beyond traditional park tickets. United Parks & Resorts, trading at...

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) acquired Quantum Circuits in January. The deal expands D-Wave's quantum computing technology offerings. The combination is intended to position D-Wave as a more comprehensive quantum solutions provider. The acquisition may broaden D-Wave's addressable market within the quantum computing sector. D-Wave Quantum focuses on quantum computing systems, software and services aimed at commercial problem solving, while Quantum Circuits develops complementary quantum...

Arista Networks (ANET) has become a focus for investors after reporting robust fourth quarter 2025 results, raising its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook, and spotlighting growth in its AI networking business, while the share price retreated on profit taking and valuation worries. See our latest analysis for Arista Networks. The share price reaction around results comes after a choppy few months, with an 8.21% 1 day share price return contrasting with a 2.56% 1 month share price decline. At the...

Quantum Computing Inc. (NasdaqCM:QUBT) has completed its acquisition of Lumina Semiconductor. The company has officially opened its first photonic chip manufacturing facility, Fab 1. These steps mark a move from pure technology development to full commercial manufacturing in photonics and quantum optics. For you as an investor, this marks a shift in what NasdaqCM:QUBT does day to day. The company is now set up to design and produce quantum enabled photonic systems in house, rather than...

Coherent (COHR) is back in the spotlight after NVIDIA agreed to invest US$2 b and commit to multibillion dollar purchases of its advanced laser and optical networking products for next generation AI infrastructure. See our latest analysis for Coherent. That NVIDIA deal has arrived on top of an already strong run, with Coherent delivering a 30 day share price return of 23.57% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 282.60%, signalling strong upside momentum despite a 1 day share price...

CVB Financial (NasdaqGS:CVBF) has announced that director Kimberly Sheehy will not stand for reelection to the Board. Sheehy will also step down as Chair of the Audit Committee, prompting upcoming changes in the company’s board leadership and oversight structure. For shareholders watching CVB Financial at a share price of $19.49, a leadership change on the Audit Committee draws attention to how the bank approaches oversight and risk controls. The stock shows a 4.4% return year to date and a...

Investors have filed multiple class action lawsuits against Apollo Global Management, alleging the firm misled shareholders about its business ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The cases focus on prior public statements from Apollo and its leadership that denied any business relationship with Epstein. Plaintiffs claim that newly surfaced details have caused reputational damage and financial losses for shareholders of NYSE:APO. Apollo Global Management, trading on the NYSE under ticker APO, is now...

Why Novavax’s latest earnings are on investors’ radar Novavax (NVAX) has drawn fresh attention after its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results showed revenue of US$147.14 million for the quarter and a move from a quarterly net loss to net income. For the fourth quarter, revenue was US$147.14 million compared with US$88.31 million a year earlier, while net income was US$17.53 million after a net loss of US$81.03 million in the prior year period. Basic and diluted earnings per share from...

If you are wondering whether Western Union's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what the numbers say about value. Over the shorter term, Western Union's share price has been relatively muted, with a 1.2% decline over the past week, a 0.6% gain over the past month, and a 3.8% return year to date. The 1 year return sits close to flat at a 0.6% decline and the 3 year return is 5.6%, compared to a 43.8% decline over 5 years. Recent...

Secondary offering reshapes Viper Energy’s shareholder base Viper Energy (VNOM) is back in focus after Diamondback Energy and affiliated investors completed a secondary sale of about 17.4 million Class A shares, increasing the stock’s public float and potentially changing trading behavior. See our latest analysis for Viper Energy. The secondary offering follows a 30 day share price return of 8.58% and an 11.57% gain over 90 days, with 1 year total shareholder return at 11.41%, indicating that...