NasdaqGS:VSAT
NasdaqGS:VSATCommunications

Does Viasat’s (VSAT) New Export Credit Deal Reveal a Shift in Capital Discipline?

Viasat and its UK subsidiary ViaSat Technologies Limited previously entered into a US$188.7 million export credit facility with the U.S. Export-Import Bank to help fund construction, launch, and insurance costs for the ViaSat-3 F1 satellite, secured by first-priority liens on selected assets including the ViaSat-2 satellite. This long-term funding arrangement adds structure and discipline to Viasat’s balance sheet while supporting the capital-intensive rollout of its next-generation...
NasdaqGS:NVDA
NasdaqGS:NVDASemiconductor

NVIDIA Expands CoreWeave Alliance And China H200 Access As Valuation Question Looms

NVIDIA is committing a $2b investment to deepen its partnership with cloud provider CoreWeave to expand AI infrastructure capacity. The company has also received U.S. and Chinese regulatory approvals that allow it to resume selling advanced H200 AI chips to major Chinese technology firms. Both developments come as demand for AI compute continues to grow globally and regulatory scrutiny around high end semiconductors remains elevated. NVIDIA, listed as NasdaqGS:NVDA, is trading at $191.52...
NYSE:GEF
NYSE:GEFPackaging

Greif (GEF) EPS Surge To US$3.76 Tests Skeptical One Off Earnings Narratives

Greif (GEF) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of US$994.8 million and basic EPS of US$3.76, setting a clear reference point against last year’s results. The company has seen revenue move from US$1.02 billion in Q1 2025 to US$994.8 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.14 to US$3.76 over the same period. This came alongside a trailing net profit margin of 4.4% compared with 4.3% a year earlier. That mix of higher profitability on a relatively steady revenue base puts the focus...
NYSE:EVR
NYSE:EVRCapital Markets

Evercore’s New Sponsors Hire and Secondary Market Focus Might Change The Case For Investing In EVR

Earlier in January 2026, Evercore announced that Kaan Kesedar joined its London-based Financial Sponsors Group as a Senior Managing Director, bringing nearly two decades of investment banking experience from Citi, Credit Suisse and Accenture. This hire, alongside recent expansion efforts, underlines Evercore’s push to deepen relationships with private equity sponsors at a time of record secondary market activity. We’ll now explore how Evercore’s broadened financial sponsors expertise could...
NYSE:FR
NYSE:FRIndustrial REITs

A Look At First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Softness

First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) has recently drawn investor attention after its latest trading session, with the stock closing at US$56.87. Recent returns show mixed short term moves alongside stronger multi year total returns. See our latest analysis for First Industrial Realty Trust. That recent 1 day share price decline of 1% to US$56.87 comes after a softer 7 day and 30 day share price return, although the 1 year total shareholder return of 11.37% and 5 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqGS:SEDG
NasdaqGS:SEDGSemiconductor

Is It Too Late To Consider SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) After Its Sharp One-Year Rebound?

If you are wondering whether SolarEdge Technologies is still priced attractively after a rough few years, this article will walk through what the current share price might be implying about its value. At a last close of US$35.80, the stock shows returns of 7.4% over 7 days, 22.6% over 30 days, 14.2% year to date and 176.2% over 1 year, compared with longer term returns of 89.1% over 3 years and 88.3% over 5 years. Recent news coverage around SolarEdge has focused on its position in the solar...
NYSE:LZB
NYSE:LZBConsumer Durables

Reassessing La-Z-Boy (LZB) After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether La-Z-Boy is attractively priced right now, the key question is how its current share price lines up with its underlying fundamentals. The stock closed at US$37.13, with returns of 6.1% decline over 7 days, 1.7% decline over 30 days and 0.5% decline year to date, while the 1 year return sits at 18.4% decline, and 3 year and 5 year returns are 37.8% and 8.0% respectively. Recent price moves have put a fresh spotlight on how the market views La-Z-Boy's long term...
NasdaqGS:HLNE
NasdaqGS:HLNECapital Markets

Is Hamilton Lane (HLNE) Still Reasonably Priced After Recent Share Price Strength

If you are wondering whether Hamilton Lane's share price still offers value after recent moves, this article will walk through what the current price might be implying about the company. The stock last closed at US$148.64, with returns of 8.2% over the past 30 days, 8.8% year to date, a 4.1% decline over the last year, and gains of 98.9% and 108.4% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent coverage of Hamilton Lane has focused on its role in alternative asset management and how...
NYSE:SMG
NYSE:SMGChemicals

Scotts Miracle Gro (SMG) Returns To Trailing Profitability But Q1 Loss Tests Bullish Narratives

Scotts Miracle Gro (SMG) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of US$354.4 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.83. Earnings from discontinued operations weighed on the bottom line with a loss of US$77.2 million, while net income from ongoing operations came in at a loss of US$47.8 million. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$416.8 million in Q1 2025 and US$354.4 million in Q1 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS moved from a loss of US$1.21 to a loss of US$0.83. This sets up a quarter...
NYSE:SPXC
NYSE:SPXCMachinery

Assessing SPX Technologies (SPXC) Valuation After Strong Multi‑Year Shareholder Returns

Why SPX Technologies is on investors’ radar SPX Technologies (SPXC) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing a 2.8% gain over the past month and 6.3% over the past 3 months from its latest close. See our latest analysis for SPX Technologies. At a latest share price of US$211.34, SPX Technologies has recently given back some ground with a 1-day share price return of 2.01% decline and a 7-day share price return of 4.31% decline. However, its 1-year total...
NasdaqGS:KDP
NasdaqGS:KDPBeverage

Watchdog Complaints Put Keurig Dr Pepper Coffee Story Under Fresh Scrutiny

Watchdog TINA.org has filed new complaints with the FTC and state regulators over Keurig Dr Pepper's K-Cup recyclability claims. The group alleges Keurig Dr Pepper continues to market K-Cup pods as recyclable despite prior enforcement actions and a class-action settlement. The complaints focus on potential deceptive marketing and could lead to further regulatory scrutiny for Keurig Dr Pepper. Keurig Dr Pepper, traded as NasdaqGS:KDP, is facing fresh attention at a time when its stock trades...
NYSE:KNTK
NYSE:KNTKOil and Gas

Assessing Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) Valuation After A Confident Dividend Increase

Dividend increase sets the tone for Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) has drawn fresh attention after its Board approved a higher quarterly cash dividend of $0.81 per share, taking the annualized payout to $3.24 and reflecting a roughly 4% increase. See our latest analysis for Kinetik Holdings. The dividend move comes after a period of stronger recent share price performance, with a 1 month share price return of 13.58% and a 3 month share price return of 10.31% lifting Kinetik...
NYSE:TJX
NYSE:TJXSpecialty Retail

Is TJX (TJX) Turning Resilient Same-Store Sales Into a Durable Off-Price Advantage?

TJX Companies recently reported a past fiscal third-quarter same-store sales increase of 5% across all its off-price retail banners, highlighting continued customer demand for branded merchandise at discounted prices despite broader retail sector headwinds. This performance underscores how TJX’s opportunistic inventory sourcing and value-focused model can still draw traffic when many retailers face slowing growth. With this backdrop, we’ll explore how TJX’s resilient same-store sales growth...
NYSE:UNH
NYSE:UNHHealthcare

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Margin Compression And EPS Collapse Test Bullish Narratives

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$113.2b and basic EPS of US$0.01. This set a very different quarterly earnings profile against a full year in which trailing 12 month revenue reached US$447.6b and EPS came in at US$13.23. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$100.8b and EPS of US$5.98 in Q4 2024 to US$109.6b and US$6.90 in Q1 2025, US$111.6b and US$3.76 in Q2, US$113.2b and US$2.59 in Q3, before landing at US$113.2b and US$0.01 in Q4. This...
NYSE:CCS
NYSE:CCSConsumer Durables

Is Century Communities (CCS) Pricing Reflect Housing Market And Rate Expectations Accurately

If you are wondering whether Century Communities at around US$63.99 is offering good value today, it helps to step back and look at what the current price is really baking in. The stock has been mixed recently, with a 7.4% decline over the last week, a 7.2% gain over the past month, an 8.6% return year to date, and a 12.6% decline over the last year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 5.6% and 41.1% respectively. Recent news flow around Century Communities has largely focused on...
NasdaqGS:MU
NasdaqGS:MUSemiconductor

Micron’s US$24b Singapore Fab Expands AI Memory And Investor Ambitions

Micron Technology is committing $24b to a new advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore. The project is aimed at expanding NAND memory manufacturing capacity to support rising AI and data-centric demand. The development is positioned as a long term investment in future memory technologies and sustainable production. Micron Technology (NasdaqGS:MU), trading at $435.28, has seen very large 1 year gains of 390.6% and a 3 year return of more than 7x, which puts the current move in...
NYSE:ASA
NYSE:ASACapital Markets

Does ASA Gold and Precious Metals (ASA) Attracting Fresh Institutional Buying Validate Its Earnings Momentum Story?

In late January 2026, Saba Capital Management, a ten percent owner of ASA Gold and Precious Metals, reported purchasing 1,400 additional shares, bringing its direct holding to 5,466,762 shares, while the company was also highlighted by the CAN SLIM screener for its very strong earnings and sales growth and debt-free balance sheet. What stands out is the combination of powerful earnings and sales expansion, high return on equity and fresh institutional buying, which together spotlight ASA...
NasdaqGS:SNDK
NasdaqGS:SNDKTech

A Look At Sandisk (SNDK) Valuation After A 1,000% Six Month AI Driven Stock Surge

Why Sandisk’s explosive move is back in focus Sandisk (SNDK) is back in the spotlight after its stock surged about 1,000% in six months, a move tied to intense AI driven demand for NAND memory and tight industry supply. This surge, combined with persistent chip shortages, expanding margins and growing interest in new leveraged ETFs tied to Sandisk, has turned the company’s upcoming earnings report into a key moment for investors watching AI infrastructure plays. See our latest analysis for...
NYSE:GGG
NYSE:GGGMachinery

The Bull Case For Graco (GGG) Could Change Following Record 2025 Results And Cautious 2026 Outlook

Graco Inc. has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly sales rising to US$593.16 million and net income to US$132.49 million, while full-year sales reached US$2.24 billion and net income US$521.84 million. The company paired record sales and higher margins with increased earnings per share and reiterated a 2026 outlook that leans on acquisitions, operational efficiencies, and its One Graco initiative for further growth. With this combination of record results,...
NasdaqGS:GRAB
NasdaqGS:GRABTransportation

AI Robotics Deal And Analyst Upgrade Could Be A Game Changer For Grab Holdings (GRAB)

Earlier in January 2026, BofA Securities upgraded Grab Holdings Limited and the company announced plans to acquire Infermove, a China-based developer of AI-enabled robotics solutions, to enhance its delivery capabilities. Together, the analyst upgrade and robotics acquisition highlight how investors may be focusing on technology-driven efficiencies in Grab’s core operations. We will now examine how Grab’s move to integrate AI-enabled robotics into its delivery network could shape the...
NasdaqGS:AMZN
NasdaqGS:AMZNMultiline Retail

This Week In E-Commerce - Swiss B2C Market Grows Steadily Spurs Business Opportunities

The Swiss B2C ecommerce market presents notable growth prospects across sectors like retail, travel, and technology, driven by diverse payment methods and favorable consumer demographics. According to a recent report by Research and Markets, the market is expected to grow by 6.3% annually, reaching US$23.62 billion by 2025, with an upward trend projected to continue, culminating in a market size of approximately US$29.25 billion by 2029. The study provides an extensive analysis of ecommerce...