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NasdaqGS:ALKT
NasdaqGS:ALKTSoftware

Assessing Alkami Technology (ALKT) Valuation After Strong Q4 Results And Fresh Growth Guidance

Alkami Technology (ALKT) shares are reacting to fresh fourth quarter results. The company reported 35% revenue growth, higher adjusted EBITDA, and record new client wins, along with detailed revenue guidance for 2026. See our latest analysis for Alkami Technology. Despite strong recent client wins and partnerships, Alkami Technology's share price return has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of 25.9% and a year to date share price return of 31.1%. The 3 year total shareholder return...
NasdaqGS:CME
NasdaqGS:CMECapital Markets

CME Group (CME) Valuation Check As 24 7 Crypto Trading And Treasury Strength Support Momentum

CME Group (CME) is pushing further into round the clock derivatives trading by extending its regulated cryptocurrency futures and options to a 24/7 schedule, while also reporting record open interest in U.S. Treasury contracts and solid quarterly results. See our latest analysis for CME Group. The latest crypto trading expansion and record U.S. Treasury open interest sit alongside a 30 day share price return of 11.24%, a 17.34% year to date share price return, and a 1 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:VLY
NasdaqGS:VLYBanks

Valley National Bancorp CRA Record And Community Focus In Investor View

Valley National Bank, part of Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY), received its third consecutive Outstanding Community Reinvestment Act rating from the OCC. The new rating recognizes the bank's record on community investment, responsible lending, and support for affordable housing and small businesses. This marks three straight CRA evaluation periods with the highest rating available for the institution. For investors watching Valley National Bancorp at a share price of $13.37, this...
NYSE:GE
NYSE:GEAerospace & Defense

GE Aerospace Wins Key Air Force Deals As Valuation Stays Stretched

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) won new U.S. Air Force work to develop its GEK1500 engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft in a push to supply propulsion for unmanned aerial systems. The company expanded its collaboration with Kratos Defense on the GEK1500 program and deepened its work with Palantir Technologies on defense logistics analytics for the Air Force’s T 38 fleet. Alongside the defense contracts, GE secured a large commercial order from United Airlines for hundreds of GEnx engines...
NYSE:SM
NYSE:SMOil and Gas

Is SM Energy (SM) Pricing Reflect Recent Share Slump And Strong DCF Upside Potential

If you are wondering whether SM Energy is priced attractively right now, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about the company. The stock closed at US$21.13, with returns of 9.6% over the last 30 days and 10.5% year to date. The 1 year return of a 32.6% decline and 3 year return of a 26.7% decline contrast with a 5 year return of 33.8%. Recent coverage of SM Energy has focused on the stock's volatility and how sentiment around the energy sector can shift...
NYSE:RKT
NYSE:RKTDiversified Financial

A Look At Rocket Companies’ (RKT) Valuation As Earnings Expectations And Housing Affordability Shift

Rocket Companies (RKT) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its earnings report, with expectations for strong year on year revenue growth, alongside easing mortgage rates and slightly better affordability for younger first time buyers. See our latest analysis for Rocket Companies. At a share price of US$17.77, Rocket Companies has seen a 15.5% 30 day share price decline and an 11.1% 90 day share price decline, yet its 1 year total shareholder return of 46.4% and 3 year total...
NYSE:EPAM
NYSE:EPAMIT

How EPAM’s 2026 Guidance, AI Push, And $223.5 Million Buyback At EPAM Systems (EPAM) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In February 2026, EPAM Systems completed a US$223.5 million buyback of 1,160,000 shares, reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1.41 billion with higher quarterly earnings, and issued 2026 guidance calling for moderate revenue growth and GAAP operating margins of 10% to 11% for the year. At the same time, EPAM is leaning into AI with the North American launch of its Empathy Lab agency and expects AI-native services to play a bigger role in growth, even as management flags slower organic...
NasdaqGS:FA
NasdaqGS:FAProfessional Services

Why First Advantage (FA) Is Up 21.8% After Earnings Beat, Sterling Integration Progress And New Buyback – And What's Next

First Advantage Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$420.02 million and net income improving to US$3.47 million, alongside full-year 2025 revenue of US$1.57 billion and a reduced net loss of US$34.82 million. The company highlighted successful integration of the Sterling acquisition, operating margin improvement, and a new US$100 million share repurchase authorization, signaling management’s confidence and progress on its FA 5.0 growth...
NYSE:UNH
NYSE:UNHHealthcare

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Valuation Check After Soft Q4 Revenue And Cautious 2026 Outlook

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is back in focus after fourth quarter revenue came in below analyst expectations and management issued cautious 2026 guidance, pointing to weaker member growth and pressure in Medicare Advantage margins. See our latest analysis for UnitedHealth Group. The cautious outlook has kept the share price under pressure, with a 90 day share price return of 13.07% and a year to date share price return of 14.79%. This has contributed to a 1 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:KNF
NYSE:KNFBasic Materials

How Investors Are Reacting To Knife River (KNF) Strong Q4 Results And Cautious 2025 Earnings Picture

Knife River Corporation has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue rising to US$755.1 million and net income to US$32 million, while full-year revenue increased to US$3.15 billion but net income eased to US$157.1 million. The company also issued 2026 guidance, projecting revenue between US$3.30 billion and US$3.50 billion, highlighting growth expectations despite lower earnings in 2025 than the prior year. Next, we will examine how the stronger...
NasdaqGS:LRCX
NasdaqGS:LRCXSemiconductor

Lam Research Deepens Micron Ties As Boise Move Highlights AI Memory Focus

Lam Research (NasdaqGS:LRCX) has opened a new office in Boise, Idaho, to work more closely with Micron Technology. The facility is intended to support collaboration and high volume manufacturing activity for next generation memory chips. This move reflects a deeper operational link between Lam and a major US memory producer, with a focus on AI related demand. Lam Research is a key supplier of wafer fabrication equipment for chipmakers, and its closer alignment with Micron highlights memory...
NYSE:EOG
NYSE:EOGOil and Gas

EOG Resources (EOG) Margin Decline Tests Bullish Narratives Ahead Of Earnings Season

EOG Resources (EOG) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$5.7b and basic EPS of US$1.31. Trailing twelve month revenue was US$22.7b and EPS was US$9.17. Over the past year, revenue has held around the US$22.7b to US$23.5b range on a trailing basis, with EPS moving from US$11.31 to US$9.17. This sets up an earnings season where investors are watching how profit trends interact with a net profit margin that has eased from 27.3% to 22%. See our full analysis for EOG Resources. With the...
NYSE:OSCR
NYSE:OSCRInsurance

Should Options Spike and ACA Policy Jitters Require Action From Oscar Health (OSCR) Investors?

In recent weeks, Oscar Health, a US healthcare technology and insurance company, has seen heavier call-option trading, higher implied volatility and fresh scrutiny following ownership changes, earnings that missed expectations and renewed questions about policy risks for Affordable Care Act–focused insurers. At the same time, institutional investors and hedge funds have reassessed Oscar’s role in ACA markets, highlighting how expiring enhanced subsidies and regulatory uncertainty could...
NYSE:SRE
NYSE:SREIntegrated Utilities

Did Sempra’s (SRE) Higher 2030 EPS Targets and Dividend Hike Just Recast Its Investment Narrative?

Sempra recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing quarterly revenue of US$3,749 million and net income of US$352 million, alongside full-year 2025 revenue of US$13.70 billion and net income of US$1.84 billion. At the same time, the company issued long-term EPS guidance through 2027 and 2030 and raised its annualized dividend to US$2.63 per share, signaling management’s confidence in its longer-term earnings power and cash generation. Next, we’ll examine how Sempra’s higher...
NYSE:GOLF
NYSE:GOLFLeisure

Assessing Acushnet Holdings (GOLF) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Why Acushnet Holdings Is Getting Attention Now Acushnet Holdings (GOLF) has been drawing fresh interest after its recent share price move, with the stock last closing at $103.07 and posting positive returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Acushnet Holdings. That recent move sits on top of a strong run, with the share price posting a 30 day return of 8.67% and a year to date share price return of 25.53%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 60.89%,...
NasdaqCM:WULF
NasdaqCM:WULFSoftware

A Look At TeraWulf (WULF) Valuation After AI And HPC Expansion Moves In Kentucky And Maryland

TeraWulf (WULF) is back in focus after announcing plans for large digital and power capacity projects in Kentucky and Maryland, with investors watching closely ahead of the company’s Q4 2025 earnings release. See our latest analysis for TeraWulf. The recent Kentucky and Maryland capacity news comes on top of a sharp swing in sentiment, with TeraWulf’s share price up 40.35% year to date and a very large three year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building as investors...
NasdaqGM:VITL
NasdaqGM:VITLFood

Vital Farms (VITL) Is Down 9.8% After Cutting 2026 Guidance And Leadership Shift

Vital Farms reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$213.55 million and net income of US$16.32 million, capping a full-year in which sales reached US$759.44 million and net income totaled US$66.28 million. Alongside this solid performance, the company lowered its 2026 revenue guidance to US$900 million–US$920 million amid short-term order volatility, while also announcing that founder Matt O’Hayer stepped down from the Board and CEO Russell Diez-Canseco assumed the additional role of...
NYSE:RSG
NYSE:RSGCommercial Services

The Bull Case For Republic Services (RSG) Could Change Following New 2026 Guidance And Buybacks - Learn Why

Republic Services recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing year-on-year increases in revenue to US$4,136 million for the quarter and US$16.59 billion for the year, alongside higher net income and earnings per share. The company also issued 2026 revenue guidance of US$17.05 billion to US$17.15 billion and completed a US$1.34 billion share repurchase program, signaling continued focus on operational efficiency and capital returns. We’ll now examine how Republic...
NasdaqGS:CHCO
NasdaqGS:CHCOBanks

City Holding (CHCO) Valuation Check As Shares Trade Above Industry P/E But Below DCF Estimate

Why City Holding is on investors’ radar today City Holding (CHCO) is drawing attention after its recent share move, with the stock last closing at $122.83. That price sits against a backdrop of steady, interest driven regional banking activity. See our latest analysis for City Holding. While the 1 day share price return of 1.27% stands out, the 7 day share price return of negative 1.55% and the year to date share price return of 2.45% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 7.67%...
NasdaqGM:RUM
NasdaqGM:RUMInteractive Media and Services

Rumble Shorts Google Play Launch Tests Short Video Growth Potential

Rumble Shorts has been approved on Google Play, bringing the company’s short form video product to Android users. The launch broadens access to Rumble’s content platform and extends its presence within a major mobile ecosystem. For investors watching NasdaqGM:RUM, the rollout of Rumble Shorts on Google Play adds a new layer to the company’s product mix at a time when short form video remains a core format for online viewing. Shares most recently closed at $5.76, with the stock showing a 1...
NasdaqGS:LKFN
NasdaqGS:LKFNBanks

Assessing Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Valuation After Mixed Momentum Signals And Conflicting P/E And DCF Views

Lakeland Financial (LKFN) is back in focus after recent share price moves, with the stock at $59.34 and mixed returns over the past year, month, and past 3 months catching investor attention. See our latest analysis for Lakeland Financial. The recent 2.3% 1 day share price return contrasts with a softer 30 day share price return of 3.2% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 5.8%. This suggests momentum has been mixed rather than clearly building or fading. If Lakeland Financial’s...
NYSE:MCO
NYSE:MCOCapital Markets

Is Moody's (MCO) Price Justified After Recent Pullback And Strong Multi Year Gains

If you are wondering whether Moody's current share price still lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is here to put some structure around that question. The stock last closed at US$463.37, with returns of 2.8% over 7 days, an 11.8% decline over 30 days, a 7.1% decline year to date, a 6.5% decline over 1 year, and gains of 63.8% over 3 years and 73.4% over 5 years. Recent coverage around Moody's has focused on its role as a key player in credit ratings and...
NasdaqGS:LOPE
NasdaqGS:LOPEConsumer Services

A Look At Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Valuation After In Line Q4 Earnings And Rising Tariff And Regulatory Concerns

Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) is back in focus after fourth quarter earnings matched Wall Street expectations, yet the stock weakened as investors weighed fresh global tariffs and persistent regulatory questions around education services. See our latest analysis for Grand Canyon Education. At a share price of US$156.90, the stock has seen a 7 day share price return of about a 6.5% decline and a 30 day share price return of about a 10.5% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqGS:MGEE
NasdaqGS:MGEEElectric Utilities

MGE Energy (MGEE) Net Margin Of 18.7% Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

MGE Energy (MGEE) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$172.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.64, while trailing 12 month revenue came in at US$726.7 million and basic EPS at US$3.72, providing a clear snapshot of the year’s earnings power. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$154.4 million in Q4 2024 to US$218.97 million in Q1 2025, and EPS range between US$0.61 and US$1.22, with trailing 12 month net income reaching US$135.9 million. With...