U.S. Capital Markets Stock News

NasdaqGS:CRDO
NasdaqGS:CRDOSemiconductor

PCIe 6.0 Retimer Win And Revenue Guidance Boost Could Be A Game Changer For Credo (CRDO)

In early February 2026, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. reported that its Toucan PCIe retimer achieved PCI-SIG compliance at 32.0 GT/s, confirming interoperability for PCIe 6.0 and earlier-generation systems used in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The company also raised its third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to between US$404 million and US$408 million and signaled very large year-over-year growth expectations, underscoring how its high-speed connectivity...
NYSE:MNR
NYSE:MNROil and Gas

Mach Natural Resources Balances Integration Issues With Higher Cash Distributions

Mach Natural Resources (NYSE:MNR) is working through integration challenges tied to newly acquired oil assets in the Central Basin Platform. At the same time, the company has announced an increase in its quarterly cash distribution to unitholders. The combination of operational complexity and higher cash returns has drawn fresh attention from investors and analysts. Mach Natural Resources comes into this news with a recent unit price of $13.31 and a mixed return profile. The units are up...
NYSE:BE
NYSE:BEElectrical

Is It Too Late To Consider Bloom Energy (BE) After A 458.5% One Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether Bloom Energy's recent share price makes sense, the key question is how that price stacks up against the underlying value of the business. The stock closed at US$145.32, with a 7 day return of a 2.3% decline and a 30 day return of a 2.8% decline, while the year to date return is 47.2% and the 1 year return is 458.5%. Recent headlines around Bloom Energy have focused on its role in cleaner power solutions and ongoing interest from investors who follow the energy...
NasdaqGS:SAIL
NasdaqGS:SAILSoftware

Is SailPoint (SAIL) Pricing Look Stretched After Recent Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether SailPoint is attractively priced or just a value trap, this article is here to walk you through what the current price might be telling you. SailPoint shares last closed at US$15.65, after a 2.6% gain over the past week, although the stock shows declines of 14.3% over 30 days, 17.4% year to date and 36.8% over the past year. Recent coverage around SailPoint has focused on its position in identity security software and how investors are weighing that role against...
NYSE:WSM
NYSE:WSMSpecialty Retail

Assessing Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback And Mixed Fair Value Signals

Williams-Sonoma stock snapshot after recent performance Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares recently closed at US$211.82, leaving investors weighing short term pullbacks against longer term returns. The stock shows mixed moves over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Williams-Sonoma. While the latest pullback leaves Williams-Sonoma with a 1-day share price return of a 1.28% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 2.29% decline, the 90-day share price return of...
NasdaqGS:SYRE
NasdaqGS:SYREBiotechs

Why Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) Is Up 7.1% After Faster IBD Trial Timelines And New Commercial Chief

In recent updates, Spyre Therapeutics outlined its 2026 plans, highlighting accelerated timelines for six proof-of-concept readouts, including the SKYLINE ulcerative colitis trial completing enrollment earlier than initially expected, and confirmed that the SKYWAY basket trial remains on schedule for later-stage data. The company also recently appointed Kate Tansey Chevlen as Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a growing emphasis on commercial readiness alongside its advancing inflammatory...
NYSE:JPM
NYSE:JPMBanks

What JPMorgan Chase (JPM)'s Branch Expansion and Renovation Drive Means For Shareholders

Earlier in February 2026, JPMorgan Chase announced a multibillion-dollar plan to open more than 160 new US branches and renovate about 600 locations across over 30 states, extending its reach into low-to-moderate income and rural communities as part of a wider three-year program to add more than 500 branches and 3,500 employees by 2027. This renewed commitment to physical banking underscores management’s conviction that branches remain a powerful engine for deposit growth, card sign-ups, and...
NasdaqGS:PLMR
NasdaqGS:PLMRInsurance

A Look At Palomar Holdings (PLMR) Valuation After Strong 2025 Earnings Growth

Palomar Holdings (PLMR) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher revenue and net income compared with 2024. The company attributed this performance to specialty insurance expansion, disciplined underwriting, and the integration of acquired businesses into its portfolio. See our latest analysis for Palomar Holdings. Despite the strong 2025 earnings update, Palomar Holdings' recent share price has cooled slightly. The 1 month share price return is 1.19% and the...
NYSE:LW
NYSE:LWFood

Lamb Weston Leadership Reset Puts Valuation Gap And Debt In Focus

Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE:LW) has appointed Jan Eli B. Craps as Executive Chair. The company has named James D. Gray as its new Chief Financial Officer. These appointments mark a significant leadership shift that may influence future priorities at Lamb Weston. Lamb Weston Holdings, trading at around $48.18 per share, is undergoing a meaningful reset at the top just as investors are weighing mixed recent performance. The stock is up 11.2% over the past 30 days and 13.9% year to date, but it...
NYSE:KKR
NYSE:KKRCapital Markets

Record AUM, Insider Buying And Platform Expansion Could Be A Game Changer For KKR (KKR)

In recent weeks, KKR & Co. Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$5,739.31 million and net income of US$1,145.91 million, affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.185 per share, and saw a director purchase 50,000 shares amid continued expansion in data centers, logistics real estate and sports investing. Together, the insider buying, record assets under management exceeding US$740 billion, and pursuit of assets like Ausgrid’s Plus ES highlight KKR’s emphasis on scaling fee-generating...
NYSE:BEN
NYSE:BENCapital Markets

Assessing Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) Valuation After Q4 Beat And Binance Tokenized Collateral Launch

Franklin Resources (BEN) is back in focus after a fourth quarter that topped Wall Street expectations, supported by broad-based net inflows and record assets under management, as well as a new tokenized collateral program with Binance. See our latest analysis for Franklin Resources. The recent Q4 beat, record assets under management and the Binance tokenized collateral launch have come alongside a 90 day share price return of 28.22% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 39.10%. Together,...
NYSE:V
NYSE:VDiversified Financial

Is Visa’s SME Workflow Push With Embedded Payments Quietly Reframing The Investment Case For Visa (V)?

In early February 2026, Banqup SA announced a partnership with Visa to embed Visa Direct and virtual commercial card credentials into its European e‑invoicing and business administration platform, while Visa also launched its Visa & Main program in the US with a US$100 million working capital facility for small businesses via Lendistry. Together, these moves position Visa more deeply inside everyday SME workflows on both sides of the Atlantic, turning regulatory compliance and digital...
NYSE:AU
NYSE:AUMetals and Mining

Is It Time To Reassess AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) After NYSE Move And 246.5% Rally?

If you are wondering whether AngloGold Ashanti at around US$106 per share still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might imply. The stock has had a mixed short term patch, with a 2.2% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.2% gain over 30 days, and returns of 24.0% year to date and 246.5% over the past year, while the 3 year return is very large and the 5 year return is more than 4x. Recent coverage has focused on AngloGold Ashanti's move to the...
NasdaqGS:MAR
NasdaqGS:MARHospitality

Is Marriott International (MAR) Pricing In Too Much Optimism After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains

If you are wondering whether Marriott International's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying. At a last close of US$359.94, the stock has returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 10.5% over 30 days, 14.8% year to date, 26.0% over 1 year, 117.3% over 3 years and 149.6% over 5 years, which raises a fair question about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent news flow around...
NYSE:XPEV
NYSE:XPEVAuto

Did XPeng’s (XPEV) Antom-Powered Charging Integration Just Reframe Its Software-Centric Expansion Narrative?

On 9 February 2026, XPeng announced it had launched start-and-stop charging payment functionality in its Hong Kong app, integrating Ant International’s Antom platform and initially enabling AlipayHK payments at over 1,600 public EV chargers. The partnership positions XPeng to unify fragmented charging payments across regions by embedding more than 300 global and local methods directly into its app, potentially strengthening its broader smart-mobility ecosystem. Next, we’ll examine how this...
NYSE:WES
NYSE:WESOil and Gas

Do Insider Moves and Preferred Units Shift the Capital Structure Story for Western Midstream (WES)?

Western Midstream Partners recently saw Senior Vice President Christopher B. Dial exercise options for 61,769 common units and sell or dispose of 10,137 units, while the partnership also amended its operating agreement after merging with Aris Water Solutions to issue preferred units. These insider transactions and structural changes, arriving just before Western Midstream’s fourth-quarter earnings release on February 18, 2026, highlight how governance, capital structure, and upcoming...
NYSE:SPHR
NYSE:SPHREntertainment

Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Valuation Check As Strong Q4 Beat And Expansion Plans Lift Growth Hopes

Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) is back in focus after fourth quarter results topped analyst expectations, with higher revenue, positive net income and strong demand for immersive shows such as The Wizard of Oz at Sphere. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. The latest earnings surprise and ongoing analyst upgrades have arrived alongside a strong 90 day share price return of 47.44% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 140.79%. This suggests momentum has strengthened over both...
NYSE:JOE
NYSE:JOEReal Estate

Is It Too Late To Consider St. Joe (JOE) After Its Strong 1 Year Run?

If you are wondering whether St. Joe is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock most recently closed at US$71.11, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 8.7% over 30 days, 18.9% year to date, 50.0% over 1 year, 65.4% over 3 years and 44.9% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about how the current valuation stacks up. Recent news flow around St. Joe has mainly focused on its position in real...
NasdaqGS:AMD
NasdaqGS:AMDSemiconductor

Is It Too Late To Consider AMD (AMD) After Its Recent Pullback From Highs

Wondering if Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if you would be paying too much for growth today? The stock closed at US$203.08, with a 1 year return of 77.7% and a 3 year return of 164.5%. However, the 7 day, 30 day and year to date returns of 4.9%, 12.4% and 9.1% declines may have some investors reassessing the balance between upside and risk. Recent headlines around AMD have focused on its role in high performance computing and graphics and how...
NYSE:CRM
NYSE:CRMSoftware

Evaluating Salesforce (CRM) After A Steep Share Price Slide And Perceived Valuation Gap

Salesforce (CRM) is back in focus after a sustained share price slide. The stock has shown negative returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess expectations and valuation. See our latest analysis for Salesforce. Stepping back, Salesforce’s 1 day share price return of 2.86% decline and 30 day share price return of 18.85% decline have pulled the year to date share price return to a 27.34% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 43.61% decline...
NYSE:RSG
NYSE:RSGCommercial Services

Republic Services Governance Shifts Highlight Sustainability Focus And Valuation Gap

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) has amended its bylaws to expand its exclusive forum provision, affecting how and where certain shareholder disputes may be heard. The company has also appointed Ian Craig to its board, an executive known for work in digital transformation and sustainability. These governance moves are being assessed by investors for their implications on shareholder rights and long term corporate direction. Republic Services, a major US waste and environmental services...
NYSE:AEO
NYSE:AEOSpecialty Retail

Does American Eagle (AEO) Signal a Deeper Strategic Shift with Estimate Upgrades and Distribution Cuts?

Recently, American Eagle Outfitters drew heightened analyst attention as upward revisions to consensus earnings and sales estimates led Zacks to assign the company its top Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, while a separate decision to close a Massachusetts distribution facility will cut 103 jobs as part of a portfolio-focused restructuring. These developments come against a backdrop of relatively modest 2.2% annual revenue growth over the past three years and questions about capital allocation...
NasdaqGS:RUN
NasdaqGS:RUNElectrical

Does Bullish Options Activity And Estimate Revisions Change The Bull Case For Sunrun (RUN)?

Sunrun recently saw increased investor activity ahead of its late-February 2026 earnings release, with options markets showing heavier call volumes and higher implied volatility as traders positioned around expectations for weaker earnings but stronger revenue. Despite ongoing concerns about leverage and profitability, recent upward revisions to analyst estimates suggest growing optimism about Sunrun’s near-term business prospects among market participants. With bullish options activity...
NasdaqGS:MLKN
NasdaqGS:MLKNCommercial Services

MillerKnoll Term Loan Recast Raises Questions On Debt Risk And Flexibility

MillerKnoll (NasdaqGS:MLKN) has refinanced and replaced its existing term loan with a new long term facility. The new financing arrangement introduces updated interest margins and more flexibility around prepayment. The changes affect MillerKnoll's capital structure and could influence its financial flexibility going forward. MillerKnoll's refinancing lands at a time when the stock trades at $21.65, with a 12.2% return over the past 30 days and an 18.6% return year to date. Over a longer...