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Fortive (FTV) jumped after its Q3 report showed revenue and earnings coming in ahead of expectations, giving investors a reason to revisit a stock that has lagged the broader tech space. See our latest analysis for Fortive. At around $54.80, Fortive’s one month share price return of 6.76 percent and 90 day share price return of 10.55 percent hint at improving momentum. This is the case even though the year to date share price return remains sharply negative and the one year total shareholder...

General American Investors Company, Inc. recently renewed its preferred stock repurchase program, authorizing further buybacks of its 5.95% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, while President and CEO Jeffrey W. Priest purchased 60 shares of this preferred issue on December 8, 2025. Together, the renewed buyback authorization and insider purchase highlight management’s emphasis on capital structure management and alignment with preferred shareholders’ interests. Next, we will examine how...

If you are wondering whether OUTFRONT Media is still a bargain after its run up, or if you have missed the bus, this breakdown will help you assess whether the current price really makes sense. The stock has quietly delivered a 1.6% gain over the last week and 12.9% over the last month. It is now up 31.8% year to date, with a 31.2% gain over the past year hinting that investors are warming up to its story. Investor interest has been driven by a mix of strategic moves in its transit and...

If you are wondering whether Crescent Energy is a quietly mispriced energy play or a value trap in the making, you are not alone. This breakdown aims to cut through the noise. Despite trading around $9.76, the stock has climbed 0.6% over the last week and 8.9% over the past month, even though it is still down 34.4% year to date and 30.5% over the last year. Much of this recent bounce has come as investors rotate back into select energy names and reassess companies with scale, cash flow and...

If you have ever wondered whether Colgate Palmolive is quietly becoming a bargain while markets chase flashier names, you are exactly the kind of investor this breakdown is for. The stock has drifted lower, with shares at around $77.76 and returns of 5.2% over 3 years and just 2.9% over 5 years. This hints at subdued expectations rather than runaway optimism. Recently, investor attention has focused on Colgate Palmolive's push into higher margin premium oral care products and its broader...

If you are wondering whether PROG Holdings is quietly turning into a value opportunity while most investors look the other way, this article will walk through whether the current share price really matches the business underneath. Despite being down 26.4% year to date and 32.7% over the last year, the stock has bounced 5.4% in the last week and 10.5% over the last month, all against a backdrop of a still strong 78.6% gain over three years. Recent headlines have focused on PROG Holdings...

Earlier this month, Alphabet’s Google confirmed that its renewed push into AI-powered smart glasses includes a multi-year collaboration with Warby Parker, aiming to launch lightweight Android XR- and Gemini-enabled eyewear in 2026 with both display and audio-focused models. The partnership goes beyond co-branding: Google has committed up to US$150 million tied to product milestones, while Warby Parker is investing a similar amount and gaining an equity stake, effectively repositioning the...

The latest pop in JBT Marel (JBTM) came right after the Federal Reserve trimmed rates and leaned dovish, a backdrop that pushed industrial names higher and sharpened investor focus on JBTM’s longer term trajectory. See our latest analysis for JBT Marel. That surge slots into an already impressive run, with the share price now at $153.8 and a year to date share price return of 22.73 percent alongside a 3 year total shareholder return of 71.98 percent. This signals that momentum is clearly...

Packaging Corporation of America has announced it will permanently shut down the No. 2 paper machine and kraft pulping facilities at its Wallula, Washington mill, cutting annual containerboard capacity there by 250,000 tons while investing in the remaining recycled-based operations and incurring an estimated US$205 million in restructuring charges spread across late 2025 and early 2026. At the same time, the company plans to lower Wallula’s production costs by about US$125 per ton from 2025...

If you are wondering whether Cencora is still worth buying after such a strong run, or if the prudent move now is to wait for a better entry price, you are in the right place. The stock has pulled back around 6.5% over the last month, but is still up 51.6% year to date and about 48.1% over the past year, which keeps the long term uptrend very much intact. Recent headlines have focused on Cencora's ongoing role in streamlining pharmaceutical distribution and expanding its specialty services...

If you are wondering whether Rubrik at around $89.91 is still a smart buy after its run up, or if you are late to the party, this breakdown will help you understand what the market is really pricing in. Rubrik has jumped 27.7% in the last week and is up 35.5% year to date, with a 21.2% gain over the past year, which indicates that investor expectations have shifted quickly. Recent headlines have focused on Rubrik's expanding footprint in cyber resilience and data security, as enterprises...

If you have been wondering whether Citizens Financial Group is still a bargain after its latest run up, you are not alone. This article is going to unpack exactly what you might be paying for at today’s price. The stock has climbed 5.0% over the last week, 11.7% over the past month, and is now up 34.1% year to date, building on a 31.3% 1 year gain and more than doubling investors’ money over 5 years with a 104.4% total return. Recent moves have been driven by a mix of improving sentiment...

If you are wondering whether Heidrick & Struggles International is still a smart buy after such a strong run, you are not alone. This is exactly what we are going to unpack here. The stock has climbed 33.9% year to date and is up 30.4% over the last year, while longer term holders have seen gains of 108.8% over 3 years and 122.8% over 5 years, all from a recent close of $59.01. Those gains have come as investors have warmed to the company’s positioning in higher value advisory and leadership...

BofA Securities just cooled on PROCEPT BioRobotics (PRCT), downgrading the stock to neutral after flagging slower utilization of its aquablation systems and softer system sales as hospital capital budgets tighten. See our latest analysis for PROCEPT BioRobotics. Investors have already been wrestling with this shift in sentiment, with a 1 month share price return of 13.94 percent offering only a brief rebound against a year to date share price loss of 57.06 percent and a 1 year total...

On 2 December 2025, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. was added to the S&P 1000 index, joining a broader cohort of small- and mid-cap U.S. companies. This index inclusion could broaden the bank’s investor base as index-tracking funds and benchmark-aware investors reassess its role in diversified portfolios. We’ll now explore how First Interstate’s addition to the S&P 1000 could influence its investment narrative, particularly around capital flexibility. The latest GPUs need a type of rare...

Chime Financial (CHYM) has quietly beaten the broader fintech space over the past month, with the stock up roughly 25% even as its year to date return remains down almost 29%. See our latest analysis for Chime Financial. The recent 30 day share price return of 24.65 percent, including a 9.10 percent jump in the last session to 26.50 dollars, suggests momentum is rebuilding even though the year to date share price return remains firmly negative. If Chime’s rebound has you rethinking the...

As the U.S. market navigates a complex landscape with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching new heights and tech-heavy indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 experiencing pullbacks, investors are closely watching for opportunities amid fluctuating interest rates and economic data. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be undervalued requires careful consideration of their intrinsic worth relative to current market conditions, offering potential value in a diverse portfolio.

The U.S. stock market has been experiencing mixed movements, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently setting a new all-time high while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 have pulled back due to concerns over tech stocks. Despite these fluctuations, certain investment opportunities continue to capture attention, particularly in areas that offer affordability and potential growth. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, still represent smaller or newer companies that can provide significant value...

BILL Holdings (BILL) is back in the spotlight after activist shareholder Barington Capital publicly urged the board to cut costs and seriously evaluate strategic options, including a potential sale or merger. See our latest analysis for BILL Holdings. The activist push lands after a volatile stretch for shareholders, with a 30 day share price return of 17.8 percent but a one year total shareholder return of minus 38.2 percent. This suggests short term momentum is firming while the longer term...

Wondering if Synchrony Financial is still a smart buy at today’s price, or if you have already missed the best of the upside? You are not alone. This piece is going to dig into what the numbers really say about its value. The stock has climbed 5.2% in the last week, 13.6% over the past month, and is now up 29.6% year to date, with a 184.7% gain over five years that has many investors asking whether it is getting stretched or just hitting its stride. Recent headlines have focused on...

The latest move in U-Haul Holding (UHAL) stock is less about company specific headlines and more about macro tailwinds, as the Federal Reserve's rate cut ignited a rally in financing sensitive ground transportation names. See our latest analysis for U-Haul Holding. That macro bounce comes after a tougher stretch, with the share price now at $54.40 and a negative year to date share price return contrasting with a still positive five year total shareholder return. This hints that near term...

If you are wondering whether Comstock Resources is still a smart way to play natural gas or if the market has already priced in the story, you are in the right place. The stock has pulled back about 13.7% over the last week and is down 2.2% over the past month, but it is still up 23.6% year to date and 36.8% over the last year, with a 438.2% gain over five years. Recent moves in natural gas prices and shifting expectations around US production discipline have kept Comstock in the spotlight,...

On December 4, 2025, Eastman Chemical’s board approved a quarterly dividend increase from US$0.83 to US$0.84 per share, payable January 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025. This latest lift, extending Eastman’s dividend growth streak to 16 years and backed by new cost-cutting goals, underscores management’s focus on cash generation and shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how the dividend increase and added 2026 cost savings targets may influence Eastman Chemical’s...

Solid Power (SLDP) is back in focus after director Erik Anderson sold 30,000 shares and the company adjusted its Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan, raising fresh questions about leadership incentives and governance. See our latest analysis for Solid Power. Those governance tweaks are landing after a sharp run, with the share price at 5.12 and a year to date share price return of 147.34 percent. However, the recent 30 day share price return of negative 27.89 percent suggests...