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Why Steven Madden (SHOO) Is Back On Analysts' Radar A recent upgrade to a buy rating for Steven Madden (SHOO), tied to expectations around fashion trends, margin recovery, and the Kurt Geiger acquisition, has pushed the footwear group back into focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Steven Madden. The analyst upgrade follows a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 28.86% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.98%, suggesting momentum has been building rather than...

In recent days, Texas Roadhouse has been at the center of debate as analysts and commentators weighed persistent food inflation and high cattle costs against the company’s operational strengths and sector headwinds. What stands out is that, even as industry voices flagged cost pressures and cautious sentiment on restaurant stocks, several analysts argued that easing beef inflation could meaningfully improve Texas Roadhouse’s margin profile over time. Against this backdrop of rising input...

Vicor Corporation recently received positive analyst coverage, with research firms highlighting its positioning in power delivery solutions for next‑generation AI platforms, underpinned by new product rollouts, a vertically integrated fabrication facility, and an expanding intellectual property licensing business. Analysts also pointed to Vicor’s preparation for a major ramp‑up of its second‑generation vertical power delivery solutions for a lead customer in early 2026, suggesting its...

Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation & (CCL), is seeing strong interest in its 2026 European cruises, with bookings up more than a third and Northern Europe itineraries showing nearly 50% higher demand. See our latest analysis for Carnival Corporation &. The share price has pulled back slightly in the last day, but a 14.45% 1 month share price return and a 32.31% 1 year total shareholder return suggest momentum has been building around Carnival Corporation & as investors...

BofA Securities has initiated coverage on Murphy USA (MUSA) with an Underperform rating, highlighting the company’s reliance on fuel and nicotine sales, as well as the potential impact of volatile fuel markets and declining cigarette volumes. See our latest analysis for Murphy USA. The new Underperform call lands after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 8.59% and a 90 day share price return of 16.27%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return of 7.87% decline...

Ligand Pharmaceuticals recently updated its long-term outlook, projecting 40% royalty revenue growth for 2026 and a 23% compound annual growth rate through 2030, supported by products including Filspari, Ohtuvayre and Capvaxive. The company also highlighted more than US$1.00 billion in deployable capital for new royalty deals targeting unmet medical needs, underlining its capacity to expand the portfolio further. We’ll now examine how this upgraded royalty growth outlook, underpinned by...

In early January 2026, Caterpillar announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA and unveiled its Cat AI Assistant at CES 2026, aiming to embed AI, autonomy and digital twins across its equipment, jobsites, factories and supply chain. This push effectively positions Caterpillar as an Industrial AI platform provider, turning its global installed base and manufacturing footprint into a data-rich, software-enhanced ecosystem for customers. Next, we'll examine how integrating NVIDIA-powered AI...

Assessing recent performance drivers Assured Guaranty (AGO) has drawn attention after a period where different time frames tell a mixed story, with a small year to date gain, a 1 year total return of 4.3% and a 3 year total return near 50%. Against that backdrop, the stock’s past month return shows a 1.4% decline, while the past 3 months reflect an 8.2% gain. This leaves investors weighing short term weakness against longer term compounding. See our latest analysis for Assured Guaranty. With...

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation recently promoted Michael Cassel to senior vice president, strategic development, tasking him with overseeing business development, external affairs and long-range planning to support sustainable growth. Cassel’s deep background in regulatory, legislative and public affairs is now formally tied to shaping how the company finds new opportunities and strengthens community partnerships over the long term. We’ll now examine how placing Cassel over strategic...

Six Flags Entertainment has issued US$1.00 billion of 8.625% senior unsecured notes due 2032 at par, using the proceeds and cash on hand to fully redeem its 5.375% and 5.500% senior notes maturing in April 2027, while continuing post-merger portfolio reshaping and international park expansion such as Six Flags Qiddiya City. This refinancing extends the company’s debt maturity profile at a higher coupon while its park closures, potential “Enchanted Parks” rebrand, and overseas growth show a...

Recent share performance and what it might signal Trupanion (TRUP) has seen a series of softer returns recently, with the stock down about 0.3% over the past day, 0.8% for the week, roughly 1% for the month, and 14% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Trupanion. At a share price of US$35.96, Trupanion’s recent weak 3 month share price return of 14% and 1 year total shareholder return of 17.4% suggest momentum has been fading, as investors reassess growth potential and risk...

In late 2025, MARA Holdings, Inc. filed a US$313.17 million shelf registration for up to 33,000,000 common shares in an ESOP-related offering, while also contending with sector-wide pressure on Bitcoin miners amid lower Bitcoin prices and fiercer network competition. At the same time, MARA’s shift toward AI data centers and high‑performance computing is emerging as a key way to balance its heavy exposure to volatile crypto mining. Next, we’ll examine how MARA’s pivot toward AI data centers...

ASP Isotopes (ASPI) is drawing fresh attention after short interest climbed to 21.49% of its tradable shares, far above the 5.41% peer average. This shift signals a sharper bearish stance among some investors. See our latest analysis for ASP Isotopes. At a share price of $7.51, ASP Isotopes has seen strong short term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 26.43% and year to date share price return of 33.39%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 51.72% and very large 3 year total...

DoorDash (DASH) recently announced a partnership with Family Dollar to deliver affordable household essentials from thousands of stores, which puts cost-conscious shoppers and the company’s approach to lower-income demand in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for DoorDash. The Family Dollar partnership arrives after a period of weaker momentum in the share price, with a 90 day share price return of a 20.3% decline and a year to date share price return of a 1.9% decline...

In recent days, VNET Group announced plans to build 10 GW of green computing capacity and launched its Hyperscale 2.0 AI data center initiative across multiple regions in China, while broader optimism around US-listed Chinese stocks was reinforced by bullish commentary on AI-driven growth and policy support. This combination highlights how VNET is positioning its infrastructure toward AI-focused, energy-efficient data centers at the same time investors are reassessing AI-related...

Worthington Steel (WS) is back in focus after its latest Form 10-Q highlighted financial and operational performance tied to automotive demand, the Sitem Group acquisition in Europe, and increased use of AI and technology. See our latest analysis for Worthington Steel. The recent Form 10-Q, the Sitem Group acquisition in Europe and the push into AI supported operations are all landing against a share price of $36.93, with a 90 day share price return of 20.41% and a 1 year total shareholder...

DHT Holdings recently took delivery of the DHT Antelope, a new very large crude carrier, the first of four newbuilds scheduled for the first half of 2026, which has begun trading on the spot market amid firmer VLCC freight conditions and heightened attention on crude shipping due to supply concerns in Iran and Venezuela. This additional modern capacity could enhance DHT’s operational leverage to any sustained strength in spot VLCC rates, potentially influencing how investors assess its...

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. recently appointed experienced healthcare technology executive Maria Sainz to its Board of Directors and announced that late-breaking first-in-human feasibility data for its nPulse Cardiac Catheter Ablation System will be presented at the 31st Annual AF Symposium 2026 in February. This combination of seasoned leadership and the public sharing of early clinical outcomes for a core cardiac ablation technology could meaningfully influence how clinicians and investors...

In early January 2026, Parsons Corporation announced it had secured a ten-year, US$392 million single-award federal contract that taps its biometrics and network engineering capabilities, adding new work in support of defense and law enforcement missions. This win highlights Parsons’ role in advanced identity management, where it has already deployed more than 3,500 mobile biometrics solutions to enable real-time verification and threat detection in the field. We’ll now examine how this...

Morgan Stanley analyst Carlos De Alba recently downgraded Steel Dynamics to a hold rating, reflecting a more cautious stance ahead of the company’s upcoming fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release scheduled for January 26, 2026. This shift in analyst sentiment comes as options positioning and valuation debates have drawn heightened attention to Steel Dynamics’ prospects in steel and aluminum, especially given its premium trading levels versus peers and ongoing capital...

Nasdaq (NDAQ) is drawing fresh attention after reporting December 2025 trading volumes along with detailed quarterly metrics and setting a firm date for its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings release later this month. See our latest analysis for Nasdaq. Nasdaq’s recent volume update lands after a strong run in the shares, with the latest share price at US$98.24, a 90 day share price return of 9.72% and a five year total shareholder return of 125.27%. This suggests momentum has been...

Recent analyst commentary and share price reaction Astera Labs (ALAB) has been in focus after recent analyst commentary linked ongoing Scorpio X revenue and future products like larger switches and NVLink Fusion to the recent 7.9% share price gain since New Year’s Eve. See our latest analysis for Astera Labs. At a recent share price of $162.61, Astera Labs’ short term picture is mixed, with a 1 day share price return of 3.75% and a 30 day share price return of 9.24%. The year to date share...

Axogen, Inc. has issued preliminary unaudited guidance indicating fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of approximately US$59.9 million and full-year 2025 revenue of about US$225.2 million, both reflecting strong year-on-year growth driven by broad product portfolio performance. This guidance underscores how Axogen’s nerve repair offerings appear to be gaining traction across clinical settings, reinforcing confidence in the company’s underlying commercial execution. We’ll now explore how Axogen’s...

In early January 2026, Bank of America announced the past redemption of US$3.00 billions of 5.080% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due January 2027, alongside several new fixed-rate senior unsecured note offerings across maturities from 2027 to 2046 and participation in its own BofA Securities 2026 Defense Outlook and Commercial Aerospace Forum. At the same time, President Trump’s call for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates has introduced fresh regulatory uncertainty for Bank...