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Event context and recent stock performance Upstream Bio (UPB) has drawn investor attention after a sharp move in its share price, with the stock down about 13% on the day and weaker over the past week and month. Those short term moves come against a stronger past year, where total return sits around 75%. This raises questions about how investors are weighing the company’s clinical stage respiratory pipeline in relation to its financial profile and recent trading volatility. See our latest...

What sparked fresh interest in Walt Disney stock? Walt Disney (DIS) is back in focus after its latest quarterly results topped analyst expectations, supported by record performance in the Experiences segment and consistent profitability in streaming. Management paired that update with plans for a US$7b stock buyback in fiscal 2026 and a planned CEO handoff to Josh D’Amaro. Together, these moves have helped lift investor attention on where the shares might go next. See our latest analysis for...

In early February 2026, CenterPoint Energy launched its Community Progress Tracker, an interactive web-based map that lets Greater Houston customers view specific electric infrastructure upgrades in their neighborhoods, including new storm-resilient poles, undergrounded lines, vegetation management, automation devices, and advanced weather stations completed since August 1, 2024. This move, paired with a long-term supply agreement with Resilient Structures for composite poles, highlights...

Harmony Biosciences Holdings recently announced it will report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on February 24, 2026, followed by a conference call and webcast before U.S. markets open. At the same time, the company has attracted strong analyst attention, with ratings highlighting its value characteristics and earnings outlook within the biotech space. Next, we will examine how this more favorable analyst view, particularly around valuation, may influence Harmony...

If you are wondering whether Chubb's current share price still offers value, looking closely at how the market is pricing the business versus its fundamentals can be a useful next step. Chubb shares last closed at US$329.07, with returns of 7.3% over the past 30 days and 25.8% over the past year. This may prompt questions about growth potential and how much risk investors are currently pricing in. Recent headlines around Chubb have focused on its position as a major global insurer, its role...

If you are wondering whether EnerSys at around US$181 per share still offers value or is starting to look expensive, you are not alone. The stock shows returns of 13.7% over 7 days, 10.4% over 30 days, 20.2% year to date, 79.2% over 1 year, 103.6% over 3 years and 114.4% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and how much risk you are taking on at current levels. Recent company updates have kept EnerSys on investors' radars, and the steady flow of news...

In late January 2026, International Paper reported past fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$6,006 million and a net loss of US$2,384 million, with full-year 2025 sales of US$23.63 billion and a net loss of US$3.52 billion, marking a sharp earnings reversal from the prior year. Despite these heavy reported losses and weaker earnings, the company has drawn renewed attention from analysts and hedge funds, who highlight improvements in its PSNA operations and see its regional businesses as better...

Westlake Corporation recently announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, and held a conference call on February 24, 2026 to discuss the results, with materials made available through its website and webcast. At the same time, a downgrade from Mizuho to a Neutral rating alongside differing analyst opinions has sharpened focus on how experts assess Westlake’s prospects. We’ll now examine how Mizuho’s downgrade and the broader mix of analyst views may influence...

Figma stock: recent moves and what they might mean for investors Figma (FIG) has drawn attention after a rough patch for the stock, including a 6.3% decline over the past day and sharper losses over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Figma. With the latest close at US$22.57, Figma’s 30 day share price return of 38% and 90 day share price return of 44.4% point to fading momentum after a softer year to date performance. If this pullback has you reassessing growth...

If you are looking at Republic Services and wondering whether the current share price still makes sense, this article will walk through what that price could imply about the company's underlying value. The stock last closed at US$225.97, with returns of 3.6% over 7 days, 7.2% over 30 days, 7.5% year to date, 2.2% over 1 year, 86.1% over 3 years and 167.8% over 5 years. This raises questions about how expectations and perceived risk are being reflected. Recent coverage around Republic...

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) reported exceptional Q4 results with global comparable sales up 5.7% and the fastest US sales growth in over two years. The company highlighted strong traction from a value-focused strategy, digital loyalty growth, and upcoming nationwide menu changes in beverages and chicken. A limited time McNugget Caviar Valentine's Day promotion sold out, drawing viral attention and reinforcing McDonald's recent marketing push. Management also outlined plans to accelerate new store...

In recent days, Leerink Partners initiated coverage on Terns Pharmaceuticals, highlighting early Phase 1 CARDINAL trial data suggesting TERN-701 may offer a best-in-class efficacy and safety profile for chronic myeloid leukemia. This attention comes shortly after Terns raised US$747.5 million through a public offering and revised its Hansoh licensing deal for oncology rights in mainland China and Taiwan, underscoring the company’s growing oncology ambitions. Next, we’ll examine how...

GRAIL (GRAL) has reached a key regulatory point, submitting the final module of its Premarket Approval application for the Galleri multi cancer early detection test to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. See our latest analysis for GRAIL. The latest PMA milestone comes after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 1 day share price return of a 4.49% decline, a 30 day share price return of a 5.96% decline and a 90 day share price return of 20.42%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return...

Zebra Technologies Corporation has reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,475 million, up from US$1,334 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$70 million from US$163 million, and full-year 2025 revenue rose to US$5.40 billion with net income of US$419 million versus US$528 million previously. Alongside this mix of higher sales and lower profits, the company issued 2026 guidance calling for mid‑single‑ to low‑teens sales growth, heavily influenced by acquisitions and...

Pony AI (PONY) has drawn interest after recent trading left the stock with mixed short term returns, including a loss of about 9% over the past month and a gain over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Pony AI. With Pony AI’s share price at US$14.30, the recent 9.33% 7 day share price return contrasts with a 30 day share price return of 9.03% and a year to date share price return of 11.01%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 3.77% suggests momentum has been uneven rather than...

If you are wondering whether Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is attractively priced at its current level, this article will walk through what the recent numbers might be telling you about value. The share price recently closed at US$46.61, with returns of 6.4% over the last 7 days, 1.1% over the last 30 days, and year to date and 1 year returns of a 4.1% decline and a 4.4% decline, alongside a very large 3 year return of around 2x. Recent headlines around Skyward Specialty Insurance Group...

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $319.78. For investors, that headline figure is only the starting point for assessing the business. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Materials. That 1 day share price decline of 3.21% sits against a stronger recent trend, with a 90 day share price return of 12.56% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.12%. This suggests momentum has been building over time despite short term...

In recent weeks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has faced a new shareholder proposal on its charitable support policies, a pending board departure, and fresh AI- and networking-focused product and conference activity, all against the backdrop of its previously completed US$14.00 billion Juniper Networks acquisition. These developments highlight how HPE is being pressed on governance and social issues even as it pushes deeper into AI-driven infrastructure and internal AI adoption, including its...

If you are wondering whether VICI Properties is priced fairly right now, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question as they weigh income potential against what they are paying per share. At a recent share price of US$29.17, the stock has returned 1.1% over the last 7 days, 4.6% over 30 days, 3.6% year to date, 3.6% over 1 year and 38.6% over 5 years, which gives useful context before comparing that price to underlying value. Recent attention on VICI Properties has...

Interactive Brokers Group recently expanded its Canadian offering by launching Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs), allowing seamless RRSP conversion, flexible withdrawals, and integrated management alongside TFSA and FHSA accounts within its existing trading platforms. At the same time, the broker has been broadening its product set with 24/7 nano Bitcoin and Ether futures and other technology-led enhancements, reinforcing its push to serve both retirement-focused investors and...

Magnite stock: recent move and what it might mean for investors Magnite (MGNI) has drawn fresh attention after a period of weak share performance, including an 11.8% last close and negative total returns over the past year and past 3 years. For investors, the contrast between those returns and Magnite’s reported US$702.6m in revenue and US$58.0m in net income raises questions about how the market is currently valuing its omni channel sell side advertising platform. See our latest analysis for...

Board member Dean Kamen has taken an indefinite leave from BETA Technologies after his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed. The decision comes shortly after NYSE:BETA completed its public listing and announced major partnership agreements. The situation raises fresh questions around board oversight and potential reputational risk for the newly public company. BETA Technologies, now trading as NYSE:BETA, is confronting this governance issue at an early stage in its life as a listed...

KMT stock triggered by recent performance metrics Kennametal (KMT) has drawn fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock closing at $40.26 and showing distinct return patterns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Kennametal. The 1 month share price return of 31.05% and 3 month share price return of 45.92%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 86.76%, suggest momentum has been building rather than fading around the current...

Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) has introduced what it calls the industry's first Wi-Fi 8 access point and switch solution for AI-ready enterprise networks. The new platform integrates Wi-Fi 8 access, switching, AI acceleration, security, and analytics into a single architecture aimed at large organizations. The launch targets enterprises facing rising bandwidth, latency, and security demands as AI and IoT workloads expand across corporate networks. For you as an investor, this move sits squarely...