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Wolfpack Research issued a short report on NYSE:IONQ, alleging the company misled investors about the nature and durability of its revenue. The report highlights the loss of key Pentagon contracts that previously represented a large share of IonQ’s sales. IonQ disputes the accusations, pushing back on claims around revenue quality, insider stock sales, and recent acquisitions. The short report and IonQ’s rebuttal have intensified debate over the company’s credibility and future...

Compass Minerals International reported past first-quarter 2026 results with sales of US$396.1 million and net income of US$18.6 million, reversing a loss a year earlier. An interesting development is the sale of its Wynyard sulfate of potash operation and a higher full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook under its “Back-to-Basics” plan. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings rebound, including higher adjusted EBITDA and lower leverage, shapes Compass Minerals International’s broader investment...

Hess Midstream (HESM) just paired its fourth quarter 2025 earnings release with a higher cash distribution and outlined a pivot to a capital light, free cash flow focused phase after completing major infrastructure investments. See our latest analysis for Hess Midstream. Despite the earnings beat and higher cash distribution, Hess Midstream’s recent share price performance has been mixed. The stock has a 4.6% 1-month share price return and a 0.8% year-to-date share price return, while the...

Webull (BULL) has drawn fresh attention after rolling out sports prediction markets through its partnership with Kalshi, giving users event based contracts tied to outcomes like the Big Game and economic indicators. See our latest analysis for Webull. The excitement around prediction markets and Webull’s upcoming appearance at the Fintech & DATS Investor Conference comes against a weak run for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 32.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

In recent research, Appian reported that AI is now embedded in the daily work of a majority of Australian public sector employees, while the company continues to promote its unified low‑code platform that combines process automation, AI, and enterprise data for complex workflows. Appian also stands to gain from a very large trade secrets judgment against Pegasystems, backed by US$500 million in Judgment Preservation Insurance, which could materially influence its financial flexibility and...

UiPath, Inc. ( NYSE:PATH ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 30% after a relatively good period beforehand. The...

As you might know, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:BR ) just kicked off its latest quarterly results with...

New concerns are emerging that advanced AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI could reduce the need for traditional software platforms like Datadog. Commentary around autonomous AI agents has intensified recently, raising questions about the long term role of observability tools and monitoring platforms. This shift in sentiment is drawing fresh attention to Datadog’s business model and how it might adapt as AI capabilities expand. For Datadog, ticker NasdaqGS:DDOG, this debate comes at a time...

Event overview and recent price context N-able (NABL) has drawn investor attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down around 5% over the past day and about 24% over the past month. See our latest analysis for N-able. The latest move takes N-able’s share price to US$5.51 and extends a weaker trend, with a 30 day share price return of 24.21% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 43.55% in decline. This suggests sentiment has cooled and investors may be...

Sempra subsidiaries Southern California Gas Co. and San Diego Gas & Electric have petitioned California regulators to drop a 5% hydrogen blending demonstration requirement. The filing argues that existing research and operational data are sufficient to assess low level hydrogen blending safety without new pilot projects. The request targets rules that would have required utilities to complete demonstration projects before regulators consider a systemwide hydrogen blending standard. Sempra,...

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) is expanding its AI infrastructure portfolio with upgraded liquid-cooling systems tailored for high-performance data centers. The company has entered a direct partnership with Nvidia to support AI-focused compute environments. Vertiv is planning an 800-volt direct current product portfolio aimed at next generation power needs for AI workloads. R&D investment plans for 2026 are increasing, focused on liquid cooling and high-voltage infrastructure...

Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) has been named to TIME's inaugural "America’s Most Iconic Companies" list. The company is the only home appliance brand included, recognized for its cultural impact and commitment to U.S. manufacturing. This recognition highlights Whirlpool’s long history in American households and its continued domestic production footprint. For investors tracking Whirlpool at a share price of $85.09, this recognition arrives alongside mixed recent return data. The stock is up 10.6%...

If you have ever wondered whether Manchester United's stock price matches your view of the club's global stature, this is a good moment to look closely at what the market is actually paying for the shares. The stock recently closed at US$16.99, with a 7.7% return year to date, a 5.9% return over 1 year, a 6.4% gain over 30 days, but a 4.4% decline over the last week and a 33.1% decline over 3 years, which gives a mixed picture for investors weighing potential and risk. Recent coverage has...

FDA accepts Exelixis' New Drug Application for zanzalintinib plus atezolizumab in metastatic colorectal cancer. The application is based on pivotal trial data for patients with advanced disease. This step moves the investigational combination closer to potential commercial use in the United States. For investors watching NasdaqGS:EXEL, this FDA filing milestone is an important datapoint in the company’s oncology pipeline. Exelixis focuses on cancer therapies, and colorectal cancer is a...

In late January 2026, Hasbro announced a licensing collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios to produce action figures, toys and roleplay products tied to the upcoming live-action Voltron movie. The deal highlights how Hasbro is leaning on legacy 1980s franchises to deepen its entertainment-driven merchandise portfolio and tap into multi-generational fandom. We’ll now examine how this new Voltron licensing partnership with Amazon MGM Studios shapes Hasbro’s investment narrative around...

If you are wondering whether Janus Henderson Group's current share price still makes sense, you are not alone. Many investors are asking if the stock offers solid value at today's level. The shares last closed at US$48.19, with returns of 0.5% over 7 days, 0.3% over 30 days, 0.9% year to date and 9.3% over 1 year, while 3-year and 5-year returns sit at very large levels close to a 2x gain. Recent attention on Janus Henderson Group has been shaped by coverage of its position in the global...

In early February 2026, Swanson Health announced it had completed a rapid migration from legacy systems to a new eCommerce and subscription stack built on Shopify and Ordergroove, aiming to deliver more personalized, efficient customer experiences across mobile and desktop. A distinctive aspect of this rollout is Swanson’s plan to blend Shopify’s commerce tools with Ordergroove’s AI-driven subscription intelligence to create adaptive journeys that convert first-time shoppers into long-term...

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) reported record-breaking daily trading activity in its spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, during a recent period of heightened crypto market volatility. The firm advanced its presence in digital investment services through partnerships, including JioBlackRock Personalised Investment Advice with Jio Financial Services. Together, these developments highlight BlackRock's push into both listed digital asset products and technology-led advisory platforms. For you as an investor, this...

Sharplink stock: context after recent moves Sharplink (SBET) has drawn extra attention after a sharp one day move, with the share price closing at $6.07 and recent returns over the week, month and past 3 months all in negative territory. See our latest analysis for Sharplink. The recent 1 day share price return of 14.27% decline follows a 30 day share price return of 41.30% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 7.49% decline, which points to fading momentum as investors reassess...

In January 2026, Cal-Maine Foods reported its second-quarter fiscal 2026 results and completed the acquisition of Clean Egg LLC’s Texas production assets, adding about 677,000 cage-free and free-range layers and pullets to bolster its specialty egg capacity and local sourcing efforts. The company’s adjusted earnings per share topped expectations even as profits fell year over year with egg prices normalizing and industry conditions affected by oversupply and seasonal demand softness,...

Allstate (ALL) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$17.3b and basic EPS of US$14.55, capping off a trailing twelve month stretch where revenue reached US$67.7b and EPS came in at US$38.56 alongside year over year earnings growth of 123.4%. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$16.5b and EPS of US$7.16 in Q4 2024 to US$16.6b and EPS of US$7.86 in Q2 2025, then to US$17.3b and EPS of US$14.55 in Q4 2025, setting up a story where stronger profitability...

Air Products and Chemicals recently reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with sales of US$3,102.5 million and net income of US$678.2 million, both higher than a year earlier, and reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance. An interesting angle for investors is Air Products’ more than US$140 million NASA liquid hydrogen supply contracts, which highlight the company’s role in space-related hydrogen infrastructure alongside its broader clean hydrogen ambitions. With this backdrop and...

On January 30, 2026, Daktronics’ Board appointed Ramesh Jayaraman as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board member, effective February 1, 2026, while interim CEO Bradley T. Wiemann shifted into an advisory role ahead of retirement and former CEO Reece A. Kurtenbach resigned from the Board. This coordinated leadership transition tightens alignment between executive management and the Board, with the new CEO immediately gaining boardroom influence while the former interim CEO supports...

Recent interest in NetApp (NTAP) has been driven by a mix of headlines, including its role powering data operations for Super Bowl LX and sharply different views from Wall Street analysts on the company’s hardware and storage prospects. See our latest analysis for NetApp. At a share price of US$99.59, NetApp has seen a 1 day share price return of a 0.9% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 6.6% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of an 18.1% decline contrasts with a 3 year...