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NYSE:BBAI
NYSE:BBAIIT

A Look At BigBear.ai (BBAI) Valuation After Maqta Partnership And Share Authorization Vote

Why BigBear.ai’s latest moves matter for shareholders BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI) has drawn fresh attention after its UAE arm partnered with Maqta Technologies to build AI customs and border solutions, while investors weigh an upcoming vote to double the company’s authorized share count. See our latest analysis for BigBear.ai Holdings. Despite the Maqta Technologies partnership and the Ask Sage acquisition in late 2025, BigBear.ai’s 1 year total shareholder return is about a 45% loss. The 30...
NYSE:BEN
NYSE:BENCapital Markets

Should Franklin Resources’ Stronger Q1 Results and Expanding Platform Require Action From BEN Investors?

Franklin Resources, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing higher revenue, net income and earnings per share versus a year earlier, alongside preliminary assets under management of about US$1.71 trillion at January 31, 2026 and a maintained quarterly dividend of US$0.33 per share, payable on April 10, 2026. Together with the launch of its Microsoft Azure-powered Intelligence Hub platform and ongoing expansion in ETFs, alternatives and custom indexing, these updates...
NYSE:W
NYSE:WSpecialty Retail

Does Wayfair (W) Using Affirm Abroad Reveal Its Real Edge In Global Home Retail?

On 5 February 2026, Affirm announced it had expanded its partnership with Wayfair to offer its no-late-fee, buy now, pay later products to shoppers in the UK and Canada, building on an earlier rollout across Wayfair’s US online and in-store checkouts. This move highlights how Wayfair is aiming to boost international customer appeal by pairing its online home goods offering with more flexible payment options at checkout. We’ll now look at how this expanded Affirm partnership, and its impact...
NYSE:PH
NYSE:PHMachinery

Parker-Hannifin (PH) Valuation Check After Earnings Beat And Raised Full-Year Outlook

Why Parker-Hannifin stock is back in focus Parker-Hannifin (PH) is drawing fresh attention after its latest quarter topped expectations, supported by aerospace and off-highway operations, productivity gains, and acquisition integration, with management raising full-year sales and earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Parker-Hannifin. The latest move in Parker-Hannifin’s share price, with a 7.5% 1 month share price return and 15.7% 3 month share price return, sits alongside a 1 year...
NYSE:GLW
NYSE:GLWElectronic

Is It Too Late To Consider Corning (GLW) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Corning's current share price still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through the numbers in a clear and practical way. Corning's stock last closed at US$122.16, with returns of 18.3% over 7 days, 38.8% over 30 days, 34.7% year to date, 135.0% over 1 year, 276.6% over 3 years and 280.0% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent attention on Corning has been shaped by ongoing interest in its...
NYSE:HI
NYSE:HIMachinery

Is Hillenbrand (HI) Pricing Look Attractive After Years Of Mixed Share Returns?

If you are wondering whether Hillenbrand's current share price gives you good value, it helps to step back and look at how the market has treated the stock over different time frames. At a last close of US$31.98, Hillenbrand's recent returns have been modest, with 0.2% over 7 days, 0.6% over 30 days, 0.8% year to date and 6.0% over 1 year, compared with a 23.6% decline over 3 years and a 20.1% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns suggest investors have shifted their expectations over...
NYSE:DOCS
NYSE:DOCSHealthcare Services

Doximity (DOCS) Q3 Net Margin Near 38% Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

Doximity (DOCS) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at US$185.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.33, supported by net income of US$61.6 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$136.8 million in Q2 2025 to US$145.9 million in Q1 2026, then to US$168.5 million in Q2 2026 and US$185.1 million in the latest quarter. Over the same period, basic EPS has ranged between US$0.24 and US$0.40, setting up a story in which high reported margins and steady profitability sit at...
NasdaqGS:CSGS
NasdaqGS:CSGSProfessional Services

Assessing CSG Systems International (CSGS) Valuation As Shares Trade Near Agreed Cash Offer

Setting the scene on CSG Systems International CSG Systems International (CSGS) has been drawing attention from investors recently, with its share price around $80 and a one year total return of about 26.8% prompting closer scrutiny of fundamentals. See our latest analysis for CSG Systems International. At a share price of $80.06, CSG Systems International has paired a relatively steady recent share price return with a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.8%, suggesting investors have been...
NYSE:COUR
NYSE:COURConsumer Services

Coursera (COUR) Q4 Loss Of US$26.8 Million Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Coursera (COUR) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$196.9 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.16, alongside net income excluding extra items of a US$26.8 million loss, keeping the focus squarely on profitability progress. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$176.1 million in Q3 2024 to US$179.18 million in Q4 2024, then to US$179.3 million, US$187.1 million, US$194.2 million and now US$196.9 million. Over the same stretch, quarterly basic EPS losses have ranged...
NasdaqGS:BNTX
NasdaqGS:BNTXBiotechs

Is BioNTech (BNTX) Pricing Reflecting Its Mixed Returns And Conflicting Valuation Signals?

If you are wondering whether BioNTech is currently priced attractively or not, the key question is whether the market is fairly reflecting the company’s long term prospects in its share price. The stock recently closed at US$106.62, with a 6.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 6.5% gain over the last 30 days and a 10.3% return year to date, while the 1 year, 3 year and 5 year returns stand at a 9.3% decline, 24.7% decline and 8.4% decline respectively. These mixed returns sit against a...
NYSE:EME
NYSE:EMEConstruction

EMCOR Group (EME) Is Up 6.1% After EPS Outpaces 15.9% Revenue Growth Via Buybacks

EMCOR Group, a provider of electrical, mechanical, and building construction services through more than 70 subsidiaries, has recently reported that its market share has increased alongside approximately 15.9% annual revenue growth over the last two years. An interesting aspect of this performance is that EMCOR’s earnings per share expanded faster than revenue, helped by an active share buyback program that amplified its profit per share. We’ll now examine how EMCOR’s combination of strong...
NYSEAM:UEC
NYSEAM:UECOil and Gas

Is Uranium Energy (UEC) Using ESOP Shares To Quietly Recast Its Policy-Backed Uranium Narrative?

In early February 2026, Uranium Energy Corp. filed a US$90.24 million shelf registration for 6,000,000 common shares tied to an ESOP-related offering, while institutional investors continued building positions amid the US government's Project Vault critical minerals initiative. This combination of fresh equity capacity and growing institutional ownership suggests Uranium Energy is positioning itself to align workforce incentives with policy-backed demand for domestically sourced uranium. We...
NYSE:KMT
NYSE:KMTMachinery

Is It Too Late To Consider Kennametal (KMT) After Its Strong Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Kennametal’s current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you unpack what that price really implies. The stock last closed at US$40.32, with returns of 17.2% over 7 days, 38.2% over 30 days, 39.1% year to date, 87.6% over 1 year, 56.3% over 3 years, and 24.7% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent coverage around Kennametal has focused on its...
NasdaqGS:BUSE
NasdaqGS:BUSEBanks

Why First Busey (BUSE) Is Up 10.6% After Q4 Profit Rise And CEO Exit News - And What's Next

In late January 2026, First Busey Corporation reported higher fourth-quarter net interest income of US$157.56 million and net income of US$60.75 million versus the prior year, while also disclosing higher net charge-offs and lower full-year earnings per share from continuing operations. On the same day, the company announced the immediate separation of long-serving executive Michael J. Maddox from his roles at Busey and Busey Bank, adding a leadership shift to an otherwise stronger quarterly...
NasdaqGS:BL
NasdaqGS:BLSoftware

Engaged Capital Challenge Puts BlackLine Governance And Future Direction In Focus

Engaged Capital has formally nominated three director candidates to the Board of BlackLine (NasdaqGS:BL). The move raises the possibility of a proxy contest and signals pressure for changes to the company’s direction and governance. The nominations follow an ongoing engagement between Engaged Capital and BlackLine and could influence leadership and future priorities if the nominees are elected. BlackLine focuses on cloud software that automates and streamlines accounting and finance...
NYSE:FBIN
NYSE:FBINBuilding

Assessing Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) Valuation After New Smart Lock Launch For Professional Markets

New smart lock launches put Fortune Brands Innovations in focus Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) is back on investor radars after its Yale and Master Lock brands rolled out new smart lock lines for multi-family residences and commercial buildings, aimed squarely at professional buyers. See our latest analysis for Fortune Brands Innovations. Those new Yale and Master Lock launches come at a time when momentum in Fortune Brands Innovations’ shares has picked up, with a 30 day share price...
NYSE:PBH
NYSE:PBHPharmaceuticals

Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) Margin Compression Reinforces Cautious Earnings Narratives

Prestige Consumer Healthcare (PBH) has reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of US$283.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.98, giving investors a fresh look at how its consumer health portfolio is translating into earnings power. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$283.8 million in Q2 2025 to US$283.4 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS has ranged between US$0.86 and US$1.23 over that period. This sets the backdrop for trailing 12 month net profit margins that have compressed...
NYSE:AXS
NYSE:AXSInsurance

Has AXIS Capital (AXS) Become More Attractive After Recent Insurance Sector Focus?

Investors may be wondering whether AXIS Capital Holdings, at around US$106.53, offers good value right now or whether most of the potential upside has already been priced in. The stock has recorded returns of 3.2% over the last week and 3.2% over the last month, with year-to-date returns of 2.2% and a 1 year return of 16.1%. The 3 year and 5 year returns are 83.1% and 142.0% respectively. Recent news coverage has focused on AXIS Capital Holdings as a major player in the insurance space...
NYSE:HWM
NYSE:HWMAerospace & Defense

A Look At Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Upgraded Guidance

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) is back on investors’ radar after its latest earnings topped expectations and management lifted full year guidance, with commercial aerospace engine components and fasteners playing a central role. See our latest analysis for Howmet Aerospace. That upbeat earnings report and guidance upgrade came on top of a sharp 6.45% 1 day share price return, contributing to steady gains over the past quarter and a very large five year total shareholder return. If this earnings move...
NYSE:OKE
NYSE:OKEOil and Gas

Does ONEOK’s New Directors and Higher Dividend Signal a Shift in Capital Priorities for OKE?

In late January 2026, ONEOK’s board added two independent directors, former Weatherford CEO Mark A. McCollum and Mountaintop Consulting CEO Precious Williams Owodunni, assigning them to key audit, compensation and governance committees. The appointments bring deep energy, finance and governance expertise to ONEOK’s board at the same time the company is increasing its quarterly dividend to US$1.07 per share. With the dividend increase as a focal point, we’ll examine how these developments...
NYSEAM:IE
NYSEAM:IEMetals and Mining

Ivanhoe Electric Links Chile Copper Search With US Supply Chain Plans

Ivanhoe Electric (NYSEAM:IE) signed a collaboration and exploration agreement with Chilean miner SQM to search for copper across more than 2,000 km2 in northern Chile. The company is using its geophysical technologies in this program, which could lead to joint venture opportunities on any future deposits that are identified. Ivanhoe Electric took part in a White House event launching a US$12b US minerals stockpile initiative that includes a US$825m Export Import Bank letter of interest for...
NasdaqGS:TCOM
NasdaqGS:TCOMHospitality

Tripcom Group Faces Antitrust Probe As Valuation And Risks Diverge

Trip.com Group (NasdaqGS:TCOM) is being investigated by China's State Administration for Market Regulation over potential antitrust violations. Following this regulatory move, several law firms have launched shareholder investigations and are exploring potential class action lawsuits. The developments focus on possible impacts to the company's business practices, legal exposure, and investor interests. For investors watching Trip.com Group at a share price of $59.4, this regulatory...
NYSE:SEI
NYSE:SEIEnergy Services

Is Solaris Energy Infrastructure (SEI) Quietly Recasting Itself as a Data Center Power Platform?

Solaris Energy Infrastructure has already reshaped its business by acquiring Mobile Energy Rentals in 2024 and building its Power Solutions segment around high-margin, contracted mobile turbine leases, including a major deal with AI data center operator xAI. This shift effectively turns Solaris from a niche oilfield logistics player into a recurring-revenue distributed power provider with significant exposure to fast-growing data center power demand. Next, we’ll examine how this pivot toward...
NasdaqGS:PEP
NasdaqGS:PEPBeverage

Is PepsiCo (PEP) Pricing Look Attractive After Strong Recent Share Price Performance?

If you are wondering whether PepsiCo at around US$170.49 is offering fair value or a stretch price, starting with a clear look at the numbers can help you frame that question. The stock has posted returns of 11.0% over the past 7 days, 24.4% over 30 days, 19.9% year to date, 22.6% over 1 year and 6.8% and 48.6% over 3 and 5 years respectively. This gives you a recent performance backdrop before you think about what you are paying today. Recent news coverage around PepsiCo has focused on its...