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Western Alliance Bancorporation recently appointed cybersecurity expert Dr. Michael Papay and veteran risk executive Clarke Starnes III to its Board as the bank approaches the US$100 billion asset threshold and prepares for Large Financial Institution status. These additions bring deep experience in technology risk, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management, which may prove important as Western Alliance faces higher regulatory expectations and more complex operational risks. Next, we’ll...

Magic Software Enterprises (MGIC) is heading into an important catalyst, with its shares set to trade ex dividend on December 15. Investors buying before that date qualify for the upcoming cash payout. See our latest analysis for Magic Software Enterprises. The ex dividend date comes on the heels of Magic Software Enterprises hitting a fresh 52 week high. That strong backdrop is reflected in its roughly 125% year to date share price return and 131% one year total shareholder return,...

Wondering if Pegasystems at around $59.63 is a smart buy or if the big gains are already behind it? You are not alone, and that is exactly what we are going to unpack here. The stock is up 28.3% year to date and 26.3% over the last year, but with a modest 4.9% gain over 30 days and a slight 0.8% dip in the last week, momentum is starting to look more nuanced. Investors have been reacting to a mix of product innovation, strategic customer wins, and ongoing buzz around AI driven workflow...

Paylocity Holding (PCTY) has quietly inched higher over the past week even as its longer term returns remain negative, a setup that invites a closer look at whether the recent strength is sustainable. See our latest analysis for Paylocity Holding. That recent 1 week share price return of 2.98 percent only slightly chips away at Paylocity Holding's year to date share price decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of negative 24.62 percent shows longer term momentum is still under pressure...

NerdWallet (NRDS) has quietly put together a solid run, with shares up about 31% over the past 3 months and more than 8% over the past year, catching the attention of value oriented investors. See our latest analysis for NerdWallet. At around $14.44, NerdWallet’s recent pullback follows a strong 90 day share price return of roughly 31%, while its three year total shareholder return above 50% points to momentum that is still broadly building. If NerdWallet’s recent run has you rethinking what...

Talos Energy (TALO) has quietly outperformed many energy peers over the past 3 months, climbing about 20% even as near term returns have cooled. This raises fresh questions about what the market is now pricing in. See our latest analysis for Talos Energy. Zooming out, Talos’s roughly 20% 90 day share price return and 14% one year total shareholder return suggest momentum is rebuilding after a tougher multi year stretch, as investors reassess both its growth potential and offshore risk...

General American Investors Company (GAM) has set the issue price for common shares received in its 2025 year end dividend at 58.75 dollars, a discount to its 65.40 dollar net asset value, raising fresh questions about capital allocation and shareholder value. See our latest analysis for General American Investors Company. Despite the modest pullback in the 1 month share price return of 7.94 percent from a latest share price of 58.56 dollars, the stock's 1 year total shareholder return of...

If you have been wondering whether Conagra Brands is a bargain or a value trap at around $17.75, you are not alone. This breakdown is designed to give you a clear, no jargon answer. The stock has bounced about 4.1% over the last week and 1.7% over the last month, but those short term gains are set against a much steeper slide of 35.9% year to date and 32.7% over the last year. Investors have been reacting to shifting sentiment around packaged food demand and input costs. Defensive staples...

Resideo Technologies (REZI) just rolled out its Honeywell Home X8S smart thermostat, complete with live video streaming and a large touchscreen, while also outlining plans to separate its Products and Solutions and ADI Global Distribution operations. See our latest analysis for Resideo Technologies. Those moves seem to be landing well with investors, with the share price at $36.19 after a strong year to date share price return of 58.9 percent and a three year total shareholder return of 118.7...

If you are wondering whether Xcel Energy at around $75 is still worth considering or if the value has already been priced in, you are in the right place. Despite being up 12.4% year to date and 14.0% over the last year, the stock has recently cooled off with a 2.6% dip in the past week and a 6.7% slide over the last month, which can open up more interesting entry points. Recent headlines around the energy transition, grid reliability and regulated utilities' role in supporting growing data...

If you have been wondering whether Graphic Packaging Holding is a bargain or a value trap right now, you are not alone. This is exactly the question we are going to unpack together. Despite a modest 5 year gain of just 1.4%, the stock has dropped 41.8% year to date and 46.2% over the last 12 months, with shorter term moves of 2.6% over the past week and 3.0% over the last month adding to the volatility. These swings have played out against a backdrop of ongoing debate about demand for...

Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) just cleared a key hurdle, posting quarterly results that beat expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings per share. This combination tends to reset how investors think about the stock. See our latest analysis for Mettler-Toledo International. Even with the upbeat quarter and fresh coverage from major banks, the share price has been treading water in the very near term, but a 10.6% 90 day share price return and solid 5 year total shareholder return...

In recent days, Entegris reported flat year-over-year Q3 2025 sales with only a slight sequential uptick, while its earnings beat expectations but forward guidance fell short. Management’s cautious outlook, driven by margin pressure from expansion projects and subdued semiconductor demand, has weighed on sentiment relative to AI-focused peers. Next, we’ll examine how this cautious guidance and ongoing margin pressure may reshape Entegris’ previously optimistic investment narrative. These 11...

Kroger (KR) has just posted a tough Q3 2026, with revenue of about $33.9 billion and a basic EPS of roughly -$2.02, swinging from a profit in prior quarters as net income excluding extra items came in at around -$1.3 billion. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue hold in a tight band around the mid $30 billion range while basic EPS moved from $0.64 in Q2 2025 to $0.85 in Q3 2025, $0.91 in Q4 2025, $1.30 in Q1 2026, $0.92 in Q2 2026 and then this latest negative...

If you are wondering whether Hewlett Packard Enterprise is still a smart buy at around $23.87, you are not alone. This stock has quietly become a favorite talking point for value focused investors. HPE has put together a solid run, with the share price up 2.3% over the last week, 4.6% over the last month and 11.2% year to date, adding to a much stronger 12.3% 1 year gain and an impressive 126.9% over 5 years. Recent headlines have highlighted HPE's push deeper into hybrid cloud and edge...

If you are wondering whether Bank OZK is still attractively priced today or if the easiest gains are already behind it, this overview can help unpack what the market might be overlooking. The stock has quietly climbed about 3.0% over the last week and 10.4% over the last month, and is up 11.1% year to date. Those gains add to longer-term increases of 38.7% over three years and 92.6% over five years. Recent market attention has focused on Bank OZK’s strategic positioning in commercial real...

Marqeta (MQ) just rolled out a new share repurchase program of up to $100 million. This capital allocation move stands out given its recent revenue declines and margin pressure. See our latest analysis for Marqeta. The buyback news lands after a choppy stretch for Marqeta, with a 32.44% year to date share price return but a weaker 3 year total shareholder return of negative 24.12%. This suggests momentum is only cautiously rebuilding around the current 4.94 dollar share price. If this capital...

If you are wondering whether Celsius Holdings is still a smart consideration after its huge run up, or if the fizz has finally come out of the can, this breakdown will walk you through what the current price really implies. Over the last year the stock is up 37.9%, including a 61.2% gain year to date and a recent 4.2% jump over the past week. This indicates that the market is still reassessing its growth story and risk profile. Recent headlines have focused on Celsius expanding distribution...

St. Joe (JOE) is kicking off development of a Publix anchored lifestyle center at Watersound West Bay Center in Panama City Beach, a steady brick and mortar signal of how the company is leaning into corridor growth. See our latest analysis for St. Joe. That corridor story is showing up in the numbers too, with the share price at $62.82 after a roughly 41% year to date share price return and a three year total shareholder return of about 74%, suggesting momentum is building as investors price...

Mizuho recently upgraded Magnolia Oil & Gas to Outperform, pointing to its attractive inventory quality, strong balance sheet, and consistent above-average cash returns, along with a breakeven inventory cost below US$60 per barrel and underappreciated Gulf Coast natural gas exposure. The upgrade also highlights that Magnolia’s shares now trade at a relative discount on free cash flow to enterprise value, framing it as an unusually inexpensive option among higher-quality exploration and...

In the past quarter, Medpace Holdings reported a 23.7% year-over-year revenue increase, underscoring strong organic growth in its clinical research services for early-stage biopharma clients without depending on acquisitions. Industry commentary also highlights that Medpace’s earnings per share have grown faster than revenue in recent years, supported by consistent share buybacks and expectations for demand to accelerate above its recent two-year trend. We’ll now examine how this robust,...

In recent months, IPG Photonics reported strong third-quarter results driven by demand for welding in electric vehicles and stationary storage batteries, while also advancing additive manufacturing and opening a Huntsville, Alabama facility as the headquarters for its new laser defense business. Alongside this expansion, a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 stock sale by senior executive Angelo Lopresti and the company’s virtual strategy meeting underscore how IPG Photonics is reshaping its mix...

Tilray Brands recently announced that its Redecan unit launched Amped Live Resin Liquid Diamond 1g 510 cartridges in Canada, while also promoting a broad 2025 holiday drink gift guide across its craft beer, spirits, RTD cocktails, and hemp-derived THC beverage portfolio. These product moves arrive as reports of a potential U.S. federal rescheduling of marijuana toward Schedule III reshape expectations for Tilray’s cannabis and beverage-led growth opportunities. We’ll now examine how the...

Wondering if ANI Pharmaceuticals is still good value after its big run, or if you might be late to the party? You are in the right place to break down what the current price really implies. The stock has cooled slightly in the short term, with the share price down 1.7% over the last week and 4.3% over the past month. It is still up 45.0% year to date and 42.1% over the last year, and a huge 111.2% and 157.9% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent attention around ANI...