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Kforce (KFRC) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$332.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.30, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of about US$1.3 billion and EPS of US$1.96. These figures frame the latest print against a fuller year of activity. Over recent quarters the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$343.8 million in Q4 2024 to the US$332.0 million reported in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.60 to US$0.30 across the same period. This gives...

Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) agreed to pay a US$40 million penalty to settle accounting and disclosure fraud allegations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The U.S. Department of Justice closed its separate investigation of ADM without bringing charges. ADM reworked its internal financial controls and leadership structure in response to the investigations. The company launched Akralos Animal Nutrition, a new North American animal feed and nutrition joint venture with...

Illinois Tool Works FY 2025 results set the tone for margins and income Illinois Tool Works (ITW) just turned in another quarter of solid headline numbers, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue of US$4,059 million, basic EPS of US$2.82 and net income of US$821 million anchoring the latest update. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$4,027 million in Q2 FY 2024 to US$3,932 million in Q4 FY 2024 and then to US$4,059 million in Q3 FY 2025. Basic EPS shifted from US$2.55 to US$2.54...

MGIC Investment (MTG) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 total revenue of US$298.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.76, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of about US$1.2 billion and EPS of US$3.17 that frame the latest quarter in a fuller context. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band between US$298.7 million and US$306.6 million, while quarterly EPS has ranged from US$0.73 to US$0.83, giving investors a consistent earnings profile that sits alongside...

If you are wondering whether Planet Labs PBC’s recent share price puts it on your watchlist or in the too expensive pile, you will want to understand what the current market price implies about its value. The stock has been volatile recently, with a 14.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 17.3% gain over the past month and year to date, and a 271.3% return over the last year, alongside a 404.2% return over the last 3 years. These moves have come as Planet Labs continues to attract attention...

Why Banner stock is on investors’ radar With no single headline event setting the tone, Banner (BANR) is drawing attention through its banking franchise in the US Pacific Northwest and a mix of recent share price moves and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Banner. At a latest share price of US$63.48, Banner’s recent momentum has been modest, with a 7 day share price return of 3.54% and a 90 day share price return of 5.08%. The 1 year total shareholder return of a 7.43% decline...

Aon (AON) stock is reacting to fresh fourth quarter 2025 earnings, as the firm reported US$4.3b in sales and net income of US$1.69b, alongside continued margin expansion and updated 2026 guidance. See our latest analysis for Aon. Aon’s latest results arrive after a mixed price picture, with a 4.86% 7 day share price return and modest gains over three and five years. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 7.33% decline points to fading momentum despite earnings and margin...

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has completed substantial equity and convertible note financings, adding significant new capital. The company plans to launch commercial electric air taxi services in Dubai this year, with exclusive rights for its first vertiport at Dubai International Airport. Joby is in the final stage of FAA certification for its aircraft in the U.S., a key step toward starting operations in its home market. For investors watching early eVTOL businesses, Joby Aviation sits at...

Palantir Technologies (NasdaqGS:PLTR) reported record Q4 earnings, marking its strongest quarterly performance so far. The company highlighted rapid adoption of its AI platform, with particular traction in the U.S. market. Palantir expanded client partnerships in EMEA through work on Sovereign AI and with Accenture to help build new AI data centers. In Asia, the company deepened its relationship with HD Hyundai in Korea to support industrial digital transformation. Palantir enters this news...

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) is selling non core assets to free up capital for other uses and shareholder returns. The company is using a weaker crude price backdrop to support refining margins and overall profitability. Management is leaning on its mix of refining, midstream, chemicals, and renewables to keep cash generation balanced. For investors tracking NYSE:PSX, this shift in the asset base and capital use comes with the stock around $148.09 and multi year returns of 24.3% over the past...

Global Net Lease, NYSE:GNL, has announced that all dividends paid in 2025 on its common and preferred stock will be treated as return of capital, not ordinary dividends. These payments will be classified as nondividend distributions for tax purposes, affecting how and when investors may owe taxes. The change applies to every dividend distribution the company makes in the 2025 calendar year. For investors following Global Net Lease at a share price of $9.41, this tax shift comes after mixed...

Synopsys (NasdaqGS:SNPS) has entered a collaboration with Lightmatter to integrate its advanced SerDes and UCIe IP into Lightmatter's 3D Co-Packaged Optics platform. The effort is aimed at supporting next generation AI infrastructure and high bandwidth connectivity between chips. For you as an investor, this sits at the intersection of Synopsys's core strengths in electronic design automation and the push toward faster, more energy efficient AI hardware. The focus on SerDes and UCIe IP...

If you are wondering whether Xcel Energy at around US$75.95 offers reasonable value today, you will want to see how its current price stacks up against several different valuation checks. The share price has had a mixed short term patch, with a 0.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.7% return over the last 30 days, and a 16.5% return over the past year. This gives some context for how the market currently prices the stock. Recent news around Xcel Energy has largely focused on ongoing...

If you are wondering whether Duke Energy's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article will walk through what the available data can and cannot tell you about value. Duke Energy's stock last closed at US$121.67, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 3.6% over 30 days, 3.6% year to date, 12.1% over 1 year, 35.9% over 3 years and 58.6% over 5 years. This provides useful context before looking at valuation. Recent news flow around Duke Energy has focused on ongoing interest...

If you are wondering whether Kimberly-Clark shares are offering fair value right now, you are not alone, especially with the stock in focus for long term income and stability minded investors. The share price closed at US$100.77 recently, with returns of 0.1% over 7 days, a 0.6% decline over 30 days and year to date, and an 18.9% decline over 1 year that may have some investors reassessing the risk and reward trade off. Recent coverage has centered on how consumer staples stocks like...

Rivian Automotive (NasdaqGS:RIVN) has begun production validation for its upcoming R2 mass market SUV. The company announced a major recall affecting earlier R1T pickup and R1S SUV models. Rivian entered a US$5.8b joint venture with Volkswagen to work together on electric vehicle technology. Rivian sits in a crowded EV space, and the R2 SUV is its bid to reach a broader customer base beyond early adopters. At the same time, the recall of existing R1T and R1S vehicles puts a spotlight on...

Albertsons Companies (ACI) has just completed a large refinancing, issuing US$1.2b of 5.625% senior notes due 2032 and US$900m of 5.750% notes due 2034 to address debt maturities in 2027 and 2028. See our latest analysis for Albertsons Companies. At a share price of US$16.86, Albertsons Companies has seen short term share price pressure, with a 30 day share price return of 2.6% decline, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 49.9% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX) has launched a noninvasive blood test to measure residual disease in multiple myeloma patients. The test uses advanced flow cytometry technology to monitor measurable residual disease through a simple blood draw. The new assay is positioned as a less invasive and potentially more cost-effective alternative to traditional bone marrow biopsies. For you as an investor, this launch sits squarely in Quest Diagnostics’ core business of diagnostic testing, where demand...

If you are wondering whether Marathon Petroleum's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article takes that question head on. The stock recently closed at US$187.58, with returns of 9.2% over 7 days, 13.6% over 30 days, 13.6% year to date, 22.2% over 1 year, 63.8% over 3 years and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent coverage of Marathon Petroleum has focused on how investors are reassessing large US refiners and fuel suppliers, paying close...

Wondering whether Opera's share price reflects its real worth, or if the market is missing something important about the business? You are looking at the right company for a valuation checkup. The stock closed at US$13.19, with a 4.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.3% decline over the last 30 days, a 7.3% decline year to date, a 23.2% decline over 1 year, but a 133.7% gain over 3 years and a 73.6% gain over 5 years. These mixed returns have kept Opera on the radar for investors who focus...

Why recent downgrades put GitLab (GTLB) back under the microscope Morgan Stanley and Barclays recently downgraded GitLab (GTLB), highlighting worries about tougher competition from AI startups, frequent management changes, and a more cautious stance on the company’s future growth prospects. See our latest analysis for GitLab. The recent downgrades landed after a sharp reset in sentiment, with GitLab’s share price at US$32.84 and a 1 day share price return of 7.10% decline, adding to a 90 day...

If you are wondering whether Equifax is priced attractively right now, this article will walk through what the market is paying for the stock and what that might mean for you. Equifax recently closed at US$199.17, with returns of a 7.1% decline over the past week, a 6.9% decline over the last month, a 6.9% decline year to date, and a 25.0% decline over the past year. These moves may have shifted how investors see its risk and potential. Recent coverage of Equifax has focused on its role as a...

If you are wondering whether Toll Brothers stock still offers value at current levels, the key is understanding how its price lines up against different valuation checks. The share price recently closed at US$146.46, with returns of 2.4% over 7 days, 8.0% over 30 days, 8.0% year to date, 10.3% over 1 year, a very large gain over 3 years and 183.6% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about where value and risk now sit. Recent coverage of Toll Brothers has focused on how homebuilders...

ITT Inc. is in focus as it prepares to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and outline formal 2026 guidance, following a series of acquisitions including a planned purchase of SPX FLOW and capacity expansion in Saudi Arabia. The combination of upcoming guidance and recent deal-making is sharpening investor attention on how ITT intends to position itself within diversified industrial operations for 2026. We will now examine how the forthcoming 2026 guidance and acquisition...