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In recent weeks, Crown Holdings reported strong fourth-quarter results with record EBITDA and free cash flow, alongside solid European beverage can growth, while also cautioning about 2026 margin pressure from start-up costs, higher capital spending, and inflation. At the same time, mixed analyst reactions to these results and an insider share sale by Executive Vice President Gerard Gifford have sharpened investor attention on how Crown balances growth ambitions with nearer-term...

If you are wondering whether Spotify Technology is priced fairly or if the recent quote is offering value, this article walks through what the numbers are saying about the stock. At a last close of US$465.66, Spotify has seen a 0.6% return over the past week, a 9.3% decline over the last 30 days, and a 19.0% decline year to date, while still showing a 44.3% return over five years and a very large gain over three years. Recent headlines around Spotify have focused on its position as a major...

In February 2026, IREN Limited announced its upcoming inclusion in the MSCI USA Index from February 27 and created a Chief Innovation Officer role, while continuing to position its liquid-cooled, high-density data centers for AI cloud infrastructure growth supported by a multibillion-dollar Microsoft contract. These developments highlight how IREN is shifting its identity from bitcoin miner to AI infrastructure provider, with index inclusion potentially increasing institutional visibility...

If you are wondering whether Federal National Mortgage Association is attractively priced or already fully valued, you are not alone. This article is meant to help you make sense of the numbers. The stock recently closed at US$7.40, with a 7 day return of 5% decline, a 30 day return of 16.6% decline, a year to date return of 32.7% decline, a 1 year return of 18.6%, and a very large 3 year return and more than 3x over 5 years. Recent price moves sit against an ongoing backdrop of investor...

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. has reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$394.64 million from US$314.67 million and full-year 2025 revenue reaching US$1.30 billion, while the company moved from a US$69.77 million net loss to a US$31.51 million net loss. Alongside its 18th consecutive beat-and-raise quarter, Zeta lifted its 2026 revenue guidance and is now targeting positive GAAP net income for the year, underpinned by its AI-driven Athena platform and the integration...

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) just paired record annual revenue with softer comparable restaurant sales, while also raising its dividend and buyback authorization, so investors now have fresh information on both operations and cash returns. See our latest analysis for Cheesecake Factory. The recent earnings, dividend increase and larger buyback sit against a strong run in the stock, with a 34.8% 90 day share price return and 86.2% three year total shareholder return. This suggests positive...

Why W. P. Carey Just Raised Fresh Capital W. P. Carey (WPC) has just completed a $432 million follow on equity offering of 6,000,000 common shares, alongside recent senior unsecured note issuances, to fund investments, repay debt, and support general corporate needs. See our latest analysis for W. P. Carey. Despite a small 1 day share price return of 0.52% to US$73.44, W. P. Carey’s 30 day share price return of 5.87% and year to date share price return of 13.23% suggest building momentum,...

Wondering if Nexstar Media Group is still good value after a strong run, or if the current price already reflects its potential? This article will walk you through what the numbers actually say. The stock last closed at US$232.77, with returns of 9.3% over the past 30 days, 11.5% year to date, and 61.9% over the last year, which can change how the market views both its upside and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Nexstar's position as a large US television station owner and operator,...

In late February 2026, Columbia Sportswear came under pressure after the Trump administration announced new global tariffs, reviving trade policy uncertainty for companies reliant on international supply chains. This renewed tariff risk comes at a time when analysts had recently become more optimistic about Columbia’s earnings outlook, highlighting the tension between improving expectations and rising cost pressures. Next, we’ll examine how this renewed tariff uncertainty could influence...

If you are wondering whether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is still good value after its strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might be implying about future expectations. The stock most recently closed at US$385.75, with returns of 5.9% over 7 days, 15.2% over 30 days, 20.7% year to date and 105.8% over the past year. Recent headlines have focused on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's role as a major contract chipmaker, with ongoing attention on its...

Navitas Semiconductor Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$7.3 million and a full-year net loss of US$116.95 million, while also announcing CFO and Treasurer Todd Glickman’s planned departure and interim support during the search for his successor. At the same time, Navitas introduced its 5th-generation GeneSiC high-voltage MOSFET platform, underscoring ongoing product innovation as it shifts toward higher-power applications such as AI data centers and energy...

NewMarket Corporation recently reported that fourth-quarter 2025 sales were US$635.4 million and net income was US$81.29 million, both lower than the prior year, alongside full-year declines in sales and earnings per share. The company also appointed veteran finance executive and licensed CPA Susan M. Ridlehoover as Principal Accounting Officer, highlighting an increased emphasis on accounting leadership following a year of weaker financial results. With earnings softer year over year and a...

Earlier this week, BrightSpring Health Services faced renewed uncertainty after the Trump administration announced new global tariffs imposing a 15% duty for up to 150 days, raising concerns for companies tied to international supply chains. For a primarily home and community-based healthcare provider like BrightSpring, the tariff move matters because it could indirectly influence input costs, pharmaceutical procurement, and broader economic conditions that shape healthcare demand and...

Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. The deal materially expands Tidewater’s offshore vessel fleet and its operational footprint in Brazil’s offshore energy market. The transaction is expected to support earnings and cash flow while aligning with the company’s broader growth plans. Tidewater operates one of the larger global fleets of offshore support vessels, serving oil and gas...

Ameren (AEE) is back in focus after affirming its 2026 earnings guidance and outlining a long term EPS growth outlook supported by multi year infrastructure spending and projected rate base expansion. See our latest analysis for Ameren. The recent guidance confirmation and earnings update appear to have kept momentum building, with Ameren’s share price returning 8.75% over the past month and a year-to-date share price return of 10.32%, while five-year total shareholder return sits at...

If you are wondering whether Sinclair's current share price fairly reflects its underlying worth, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question as the stock trades around US$14.06. The share price has seen mixed returns, with a 6.0% decline over the last 7 days and a 6.6% decline over 30 days, along with a 2.9% gain over 1 year and a 6.3% gain over 3 years, while the 5 year return sits at a 46.3% decline. Recent headlines around Sinclair have focused on its position in the...

Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE:APLE) announced the resignation of Board member Kristian Gathright after seven years of service. During 2025, the company shifted 13 Marriott managed hotels to third party franchises and completed the sale of seven hotels. Apple Hospitality REIT also initiated share repurchases and continued investing in property development during 2025. Apple Hospitality REIT, trading at $12.15, has mixed longer term share performance, with a 5 year return of 13.3%, a 1 year...

If you are looking at Allient and wondering whether the current share price reflects its underlying value, this article will walk through that question step by step. The stock last closed at US$67.47, with returns of 2.3% over 7 days, 7.1% over 30 days, 21.4% year to date, 163.7% over 1 year, 58.2% over 3 years and 111.1% over 5 years. Recent coverage of Allient has focused on its position in the capital goods sector and how investors are reacting to its share price performance over...

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NasdaqGS:KTOS) and GE Aerospace have been awarded a major U.S. Air Force contract to design a next generation engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Kratos has also secured work tied to hypersonic vehicle materials testing, expanding its role in high speed defense technologies. In parallel, Kratos is supporting Airbus on ground systems for a software defined satellite, adding to its space and satellite portfolio. For you as an investor, this cluster...

Why Element Solutions (ESI) Is Back on Investors’ Radar Renewed interest in Element Solutions (ESI) is being driven by recent analyst upgrades, a higher Zacks rank, and upward revisions to earnings estimates, all coming shortly after its latest earnings release. That shift in sentiment arrives as the company continues repurchasing shares under its long running buyback program and prepares for a high profile appearance at Bank of America’s 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference. See...

If you are wondering whether Xylem's current share price lines up with its underlying value, this article walks through the key numbers so you can judge for yourself. Xylem recently closed at US$128.13, with returns of 1.3% over 1 year, 29.4% over 3 years and 33.3% over 5 years. The stock has seen a 9.3% decline over 30 days and a flat 7 day move. Recent headlines around Xylem have focused on its role in the capital goods sector and investor interest in water technology companies. This helps...

Ziff Davis (ZD) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$406.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.01, setting a mixed tone for the year’s finish. The company has seen revenue move from US$412.8 million and EPS of US$1.51 in Q4 FY 2024 to US$406.7 million and EPS of US$0.01 in Q4 FY 2025. Trailing 12 month revenue sits at US$1.5 billion with EPS of US$1.16. With net margin over the last year at 3.3% and a large one off loss weighing on reported profitability, investors are likely to...

Earlier this week, Covista Inc. reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of US$1,900 million to US$1,940 million and issued new revenue growth targets through 2029 as part of its Investor Day update. The company also launched its multi-year Purpose at Scale growth plan, highlighting partnerships such as GE Healthcare’s HelloAI to expand AI training and support the healthcare workforce. We’ll now examine how Covista’s Purpose at Scale growth plan and long-term revenue guidance shape its...

In February 2026, Delta Air Lines announced the upcoming retirement of principal accounting officer William C. Carroll in March 2026 and the appointment of Julia A. McConnell, a seasoned finance leader from WestRock, Carter's, PepsiCo and PwC, as his successor in April 2026, while also confirming it executed no share repurchases under its 2025 buyback authorization in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the same time, a Supreme Court ruling striking down wide-ranging Trump-era tariffs eased cost...