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At its 15 January 2026 annual meeting, Micron Technology shareholders approved an amendment to the company’s charter under Delaware law, limiting certain officers’ personal monetary liability for duty-of-care breaches, with the change becoming effective on 21 January 2026. This governance move coincides with Micron’s large-scale AI-focused capacity expansion and efforts to manage operational risk amid an unprecedented memory chip shortage. With Micron’s shares rising over the past week,...

Corsair Gaming recently used CES 2026 to showcase an expanded ecosystem that connects high-performance gaming hardware, Stream Deck workflows, and early support for Model Context Protocol to enable natural language and voice interactions with AI agents. An especially interesting highlight was the GALLEON 100 SD, a CES Innovation Award-winning keyboard that fuses mechanical gaming performance with integrated Stream Deck controls, signaling Corsair’s push to make AI-enabled, multi-function...

If you are wondering whether Universal Technical Institute's share price still offers value after recent moves, it helps to step back and look at what the current market price might be implying. The stock last closed at US$28.15, with returns of 5.9% over the past week, 5.0% over the last month, 13.3% year to date, 6.1% over 1 year, and very large gains over 3 and 5 years. Recent attention on Universal Technical Institute has focused on its role in career and technical education, as...

Context for PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing double digit total returns over the past year and the past 3 months. With annual revenue of US$22,320.0m and net income of US$6,619.0m, the bank sits among the larger diversified U.S. financial institutions, giving investors multiple business segments to assess. See our latest analysis for PNC Financial Services Group. Recent...

Penske Automotive Group was recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting a shift toward more favorable earnings estimate revisions by covering analysts. This upgrade comes against a backdrop of mixed operating trends, including prior concerns over same-store sales and margin pressure, highlighting how analyst sentiment can pivot as expectations evolve. Against this backdrop of improving earnings estimates, we’ll explore how the analyst upgrade influences Penske Automotive Group’s...

Riverwater Partners recently highlighted IRADIMED CORPORATION as the top contributor to its Micro Opportunities Strategy in 2025, following record Q3 2025 revenue of US$21.2 million and FDA approval of the company’s MRI-compatible 3870 IV infusion pump in July 2025. Beyond the financial headlines, IRADIMED’s combination of accelerating revenue, new FDA-cleared technology and a special dividend, alongside insider share sales and a “Moderate Buy” analyst consensus, paints a complex picture of...

Leidos Holdings has previously prepared to release its fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, Feb. 17, with analysts expecting higher profitability and closely watching its performance against past earnings beats. An interesting angle for investors is how Leidos’ growing federal contract backlog, supported by elevated U.S. defense and government IT spending, underpins its positioning in cybersecurity and digital modernization. Next, we’ll examine how Leidos’ expanding federal...

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. recently issued preliminary earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, projecting net sales of about US$705.6 million, income from operations of roughly US$114.8 million, and net income per diluted share near US$2.79, all above the prior-year period on an adjusted basis. An interesting angle is that last year’s results were boosted by a one-time US$6.7 million benefit tied to the former CEO’s resignation, making the underlying improvement in operating...

Rush Enterprises, which runs the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, recently announced its upcoming fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, set for February 18, 2026, following results released on February 17, 2026. Beneath this operational milestone, flat revenue over the past two years and declining earnings per share highlight rising concerns about profitability and demand resilience. With Rush Enterprises’ recent gains and pressure on earnings,...

Chinese customs authorities have blocked shipments of Nvidia's H200 AI processors into China, prompting suppliers to pause production and disrupting supply of these chips. CEO Jensen Huang is planning a late January visit to China as trade tensions and export policy adjustments create uncertainty for NasdaqGS:NVDA in this key market. Nvidia is also expanding its AI footprint through new partnerships, including a US$1b co innovation lab with Eli Lilly and collaborations in life sciences and...

The Austrian B2C e-commerce market is projected to grow steadily at an annual rate of 6.6%, expected to reach $19.22 billion by 2025. This growth is attributed to the increasing focus on mobile-first experiences, alternative delivery solutions, and sustainability initiatives. Despite significant foreign marketplace dominance, domestic retailers are encouraged to differentiate through service innovation and localized offerings to handle ongoing competitive pressures. In 2024, online sales...

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Why Lamb Weston’s latest plant moves matter for investors Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is closing its Munro plant in Argentina, shifting Latin American production to a newer facility in Mar del Plata and temporarily curtailing a line in the Netherlands, all under its Focus to Win program. See our latest analysis for Lamb Weston Holdings. The Focus to Win plant changes come after a tough stretch for holders, with a 90 day share price return of a 31.98% decline and a 1 year total shareholder...

Capital One Financial received preliminary court approval for a $425 million class action settlement with depositors over denied high interest rates. The company faces regulatory risk from President Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest rates. Capital One is also progressing with its pending acquisition of Discover, a move with potential implications for competition and its future business mix. For investors watching NYSE:COF, these developments arrive as the stock trades at $231.01,...

Ethiopian Airlines has placed a major new aircraft order with Boeing (NYSE:BA), adding fresh demand for the company’s widebody and narrowbody jets. Delta Air Lines has also committed to additional Boeing aircraft, expanding its fleet plans with new long haul and domestic capacity. Boeing has overtaken Airbus in net commercial orders for the first time in seven years, supported by higher 787 Dreamliner production rates and increasing long haul demand. Boeing sits at the center of global air...

Why VK2735’s latest trial results matter for Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) is back in focus after publishing Phase 2 VENTURE trial results for its dual GLP-1/GIP candidate VK2735 and confirming full enrollment in two large Phase 3 obesity and diabetes studies. See our latest analysis for Viking Therapeutics. VKTX’s share price has been choppy around the latest VK2735 updates, with a 7 day share price return of 4.71% but a 30 day share price return of 8.32% and a year...

If you are wondering whether APA is priced attractively right now, this article walks through what the current share price might imply about the company’s value. APA closed at US$26.54, with returns of 8.7% over the last 30 days, 4.7% year to date, 19.5% over 1 year, a 32.6% decline over 3 years, and 109.2% over 5 years. Together, these figures give a mixed picture of recent market sentiment. Recent coverage around APA has focused on its position in the US energy sector and how investors are...

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has reached an important technical milestone by completing successful on air testing of its Iridium NTN Direct service over its low Earth orbit satellite network. This achievement sets the stage for beta trials and commercial launch. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. The latest technical progress comes after a mixed share price pattern, with a 1 month share price return of 8.46% and a year to date gain of 10.47%. This contrasts with a 1 year...

If you are wondering whether Delek US Holdings at around US$28.21 is offering fair value or a potential bargain, you will want to look past the headline price and into what the market is really pricing in. The stock has pulled back recently, with returns of 6.4% over the last 7 days, 6.2% over the last 30 days, and 5.3% year to date, while still sitting on a 61.9% return over 1 year, 20.3% over 3 years, and 55.1% over 5 years. Recent coverage of Delek US Holdings has focused on its position...

Corteva Agriscience recently launched Telbek™ PRO in Canada, a fungicide powered by the new Adavelt™ active to combat Fusarium head blight and late-season leaf diseases in wheat, offering dual modes of action for broad disease suppression. This product marks an expansion of Corteva’s cereal portfolio and highlights its focus on resistance management and yield stability solutions for Canadian growers. We’ll now look at how Telbek PRO’s new Adavelt active and dual modes of action shape...

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) is expanding its cruise network with new private destinations, including Celebration Key and the Ensenada Bay Village project. The company is investing in sustainable technologies such as fuel saving systems, waste heat recovery, and circular economy initiatives at its ports. These projects align with recent announcements around record financial performance and increased focus on environmental and community initiatives. Carnival Corporation, the cruise...

Trex Company (TREX) is back in focus after law firm Hagens Berman opened an investigation into potential securities law violations related to alleged overstocking of pro channel partners to support reported sales. See our latest analysis for Trex Company. The investigation and earlier guidance cut come after a sharp reset in sentiment, with a 1-year total shareholder return of roughly 39% decline and a 5-year total shareholder return of about 53% decline. At the same time, the 1-month share...

If you are wondering whether Upbound Group's current share price reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what the numbers say about the stock. The share price closed at US$19.43, with a 9.7% gain over the last 30 days but a 29.4% decline over the past year. This raises questions about how the market is currently pricing the business and its risks. Recent news flow for Upbound Group has included ongoing commentary around the rent to own and lease to...

In January 2026, Origin AI announced a collaboration with NXP Semiconductors to embed its WiFi Sensing software into NXP’s i.MX 9 applications processors and wireless tri-radio chipsets, aiming to accelerate motion-sensing capabilities in smart home devices across automation, security and energy management. By integrating WiFi Sensing at the chipset level, the partnership lets device makers add advanced sensing features without redesigning hardware, potentially shortening development cycles...