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On 3 February 2026, RUCKUS Networks announced an expansion of its Pro AV ICX network switch portfolio, alongside AV-focused updates to its management platforms, plus new collaborations with Crestron and the SDVoE Alliance to support the shift from legacy video transport to Ethernet-based AV systems. A distinctive angle in this announcement is the focus on pre-configured, AV-optimized switches that aim to cut deployment complexity and integrate seamlessly with existing cloud and on-premise...

FLEX LNG Ltd. has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 net income of US$21.55 million and basic earnings per share of US$0.40, both lower than the same period a year earlier. For 2025 as a whole, net income fell to US$74.82 million and basic earnings per share to US$1.38, highlighting pressure on profitability despite the company’s long-term contract coverage and modern LNG carrier fleet. We’ll now examine how this weaker 2025 profitability, especially the drop in...

In early February 2026, JetBlue and United Airlines announced an expanded Blue Sky collaboration allowing customers to book eligible itineraries on either carrier’s website or app using cash, points, or miles, with further reciprocal perks and booking enhancements planned. This deeper integration of networks and loyalty benefits could make United more attractive to frequent flyers who value seamless access across both airlines’ route systems. We’ll now examine how this expanded booking and...

Septerna Inc. recently announced it will present first-in-human Phase 1 clinical data for SEP-631, an oral MRGPRX2-targeting therapy for chronic spontaneous urticaria and other mast cell-driven diseases, at the 2026 American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting. The company is also highlighting a proof-of-mechanism study using an Icatibant skin challenge with short wave infrared imaging, underscoring its focus on innovating GPCR-based treatments for conditions with...

In late January 2026, OSI Systems, Inc. reported past second-quarter fiscal 2026 results with revenue of US$464.06 million and net income of US$38.7 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside slightly higher basic earnings per share and flat diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. Over the same period, OSI Systems completed a sizeable share repurchase program totaling 3,225,088 shares for US$377.51 million since May 2020, which significantly reduced its share count...

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Earnings preview and why this quarter matters First American Financial (FAF) is in focus this Wednesday afternoon as it prepares to report earnings, with analysts looking for revenue of $1.78b, or 5.6% year on year growth, compared with 17.9% in the same quarter last year. With estimates holding steady over the past month, the upcoming release is less about surprise and more about how the title insurance and home warranty provider is currently converting a stabilizing real estate transaction...

How Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB)'s FY 2025 Numbers Set the Stage Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB) has reported a clean set of FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of US$159.1 million and basic EPS of US$1.58 anchoring the latest release. Over the past year, the bank has recorded trailing twelve month revenue of US$606.7 million and basic EPS of US$5.71. This gives investors a fuller picture of how the quarterly performance fits within the broader trend. With a...

LPL Financial Holdings’ fourth-quarter 2025 results showed revenue of US$4,932.47 million and net income of US$300.72 million, while its board declared a US$0.30 per-share dividend that was paid on March 24, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. At the same time, the launch of advanced AI-powered tax and advisory tools raised concerns that automated solutions could pressure traditional wealth-management business models like LPL’s. We’ll now examine how investor anxiety over...

What recent returns suggest about Cognex (CGNX) Cognex (CGNX) has delivered a 0.1% move over the past day, with gains of 6.7% over the past week and around 12% over the past month, leaving the shares near US$43.58. Over the past 3 months the stock shows a total return of about 14%, while the 1 year total return is roughly 11%. Longer term, 3 year and 5 year total returns sit in negative territory. See our latest analysis for Cognex. For Cognex, the recent 7 day and 30 day share price returns...

In early February 2026, MetLife, Inc. reported that fourth-quarter 2025 revenue rose to US$23,814 million while net income decreased to US$809 million, and it completed a US$1,101.49 million share repurchase covering 13,944,740 shares under its April 2025 buyback program. The combination of higher revenue but lower earnings, alongside ongoing capital returns through buybacks, gives investors a mixed view of MetLife’s operational performance and capital allocation priorities. Next, we’ll...

T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, a 2.36% increase. This marks 40 consecutive years of annual dividend growth and puts its income profile in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for T. Rowe Price Group. Despite the higher dividend, recent product launches, and earnings update, the share price at US$96.64 reflects a 30 day share price return of 9.94% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 6.66%. This suggests momentum has been...

Event context and why Hanover Insurance Group matters now Hanover Insurance Group (THG) is back on investors’ radars after recent trading left the shares with mixed short term performance, including a small gain over the past month and a decline over the past 3 months. At a last close of $174.42 and a reported intrinsic discount of 58.10%, the insurer’s valuation profile, alongside revenue of $6,594.4 and net income of $660.7, is drawing attention from investors comparing property and...

Alphabet’s recent performance at a glance Alphabet (GOOGL) has seen mixed share price moves recently, with a 1 day return of 1.77% decline and a 7 day return of 4.34% decline, while the past 3 months show 14.36% total return. Over longer horizons, the stock’s total return is 1.09% year to date, 74.19% over the past year, 2.31x over 3 years, and 2.03x over 5 years, giving investors a broad range of reference points. See our latest analysis for Alphabet. At a share price of US$318.58,...

Expand Energy (NasdaqGS:EXE) appointed Michael Wichterich as Interim CEO, replacing Nick Dell’Osso. The company is relocating its corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston to be closer to the U.S. energy hub. These moves mark a meaningful shift in leadership and operating base for the company, which is trading at $102.21 per share. For investors watching NasdaqGS:EXE, the leadership change comes after a mixed share price pattern, with a 35.3% return over three years and a 195.1%...

CNO Financial Group, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,143.1 million, up from US$1,097.2 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$92.9 million and full-year earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations also declined despite slightly higher revenue. Alongside these results, CNO completed a long-running share repurchase program totaling 180,243,503 shares for about US$3.34 billions, underscoring continued capital return even as reported net income...

In recent days, J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported fourth-quarter earnings per share above analyst expectations, raised its quarterly dividend by 2.3%, and joined the Triumph Network to roll out automated payment solutions aimed at improving freight transaction efficiency. An interesting angle for investors is how J.B. Hunt’s push into automated payments aligns with its focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline across its logistics network. We’ll now examine how the earnings...

SiteOne Landscape Supply reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$1,045.6 million and its quarterly net loss narrowing to US$9 million, while full-year sales reached US$4,704.8 million and net income increased to US$151.8 million. The company also improved its earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year, with diluted EPS rising from US$2.71 to US$3.37, underlining higher profitability on slightly higher revenue. We’ll now examine how this...

Ichor Holdings (ICHR) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$223.6 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.46, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$947.7 million and a basic EPS loss of US$1.54. Over recent quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$211.1 million and US$244.5 million, with basic EPS losses ranging from US$0.08 to US$0.67. This pattern keeps the focus squarely on how efficiently each dollar of sales is translating into earnings. With...

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) has completed its exit from European operations to focus on North American businesses. The company plans a spin-off of its medical-surgical segment as part of a broader portfolio reshaping. Oncology and specialty businesses, along with technology solutions, reported strong performance in Q3. Management raised full-year guidance following Q3 results, reflecting the new business mix and priorities. For you as an investor, McKesson now appears more concentrated around its...

BETA Technologies (BETA) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock with a 1 day return of 0.30%, alongside negative moves over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for BETA Technologies. The 0.30% 1 day share price return comes against a much weaker backdrop, with 7 day, 30 day, 90 day and year to date share price returns all firmly negative. This suggests recent momentum has been fading despite BETA Technologies trading at $16.77. If this shift...

Ciena Corporation ( NYSE:CIEN ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 30% gain in the last month alone...

Verizon Communications Inc. ( NYSE:VZ ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 1st of...

The loanDepot, Inc. ( NYSE:LDI ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 27...