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NasdaqGM:QCRH
NasdaqGM:QCRHBanks

Is It Too Late To Reassess QCR Holdings (QCRH) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Run?

If you are wondering whether QCR Holdings is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this breakdown will help you see how the current share price lines up against the underlying business. The stock last closed at US$92.38, with returns of 8.4% over 30 days, 12.5% year to date, 19.8% over 1 year, 74.5% over 3 years and 127.6% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much value is already reflected in the price. Recent price movements have come alongside ongoing attention...
NasdaqGS:WFRD
NasdaqGS:WFRDEnergy Services

Should Weatherford’s Earnings Dip, Buyback, and New TotalEnergies Deal Prompt Action From WFRD Investors?

Weatherford International plc recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing year-on-year declines in revenue to US$1,289 million but higher net income of US$138 million, alongside a full-year revenue decrease to US$4.92 billion and net income of US$431 million. The company also completed a US$200.01 million share repurchase program and secured a multi-year Integrated Completions contract from TotalEnergies in Denmark, reinforcing its role as a key provider of advanced well solutions...
NYSE:COP
NYSE:COPOil and Gas

Is ConocoPhillips (COP) Pricing Reflect Its Strong Recent Run And Cash Flow Outlook

If you are wondering whether ConocoPhillips is reasonably priced or offers value at current levels, this article will walk you through what the numbers are actually saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$111.43, with returns of 3.5% over 7 days, 11.1% over 30 days, 15.2% year to date and 18.8% over 1 year, which is likely to catch the eye of investors tracking momentum and changing risk sentiment. Recent news around ConocoPhillips has focused on its position as a major...
NasdaqGS:SFNC
NasdaqGS:SFNCBanks

Is Simmons First National (SFNC) Pricing Reflect Recent Share Rebound And Sector Scrutiny Accurately

Wondering if Simmons First National is giving you enough value for the risk you are taking, or if the market is mispricing this regional bank right now. The stock last closed at US$21.36, with a 12.2% return over the past 30 days and a 13.5% return year to date, while the 1 year return sits at a 0.8% decline and the 5 year return at an 8.5% decline. Recent coverage around Simmons First National has focused on how regional banks are being assessed by investors, including scrutiny of balance...
NYSE:NKE
NYSE:NKELuxury

How NIKE’s Dividend And Turnaround Efforts May Reshape The Investment Case For NKE Investors

In February 2026, NIKE, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.41 per share on its Class A and Class B stock, payable on April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. At the same time, renewed interest from institutional investors and active portfolio adjustments around NIKE highlight how investors are weighing its brand strength against ongoing earnings pressures and turnaround efforts. Now we’ll examine how institutional...
OTCPK:FNMA
OTCPK:FNMADiversified Financial

White House Pushes Fannie Mae Deeper Into MBS Market And Policy Risk

White House directs Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCPK:FNMA) to inject US$200b into the mortgage backed securities market. Policy move targets lower borrowing costs and expanded liquidity for homebuyers and lenders. Initial effects include a surge in mortgage applications and reduced mortgage rates across parts of the market. Intervention raises questions about long term implications for housing finance and Fannie Mae's operating model. Fannie Mae sits at the core of the US...
NasdaqGS:TMC
NasdaqGS:TMCMetals and Mining

TMC Deep Sea Mining Hopes Rest On ISA Ruling And Volatile Shares

TMC the metals (NasdaqGS:TMC) is seeking regulatory approval from the U.N. backed International Seabed Authority to begin commercial deep sea mining for battery grade metals. The International Seabed Authority has not yet finalized its mining code, so TMC’s production plans remain contingent on that process. The company has outlined a goal to start production by late 2027, with its initial project framed as a key value driver for the business and the broader deep sea mining industry. TMC...
NYSE:RNST
NYSE:RNSTBanks

Renasant Earnings Beat Sparks Questions On Credit Risks And Valuation

Renasant (NYSE:RNST) reported quarterly results that significantly exceeded market expectations on both revenue and earnings. The stronger than expected fourth quarter performance set the company apart from many regional banking peers facing sector wide pressures. Renasant, a regional financial services provider, operates in a sector that has been under pressure from fintech competition and shifting customer behavior around deposits. In that context, the latest quarter stands out because...
NasdaqGS:ISSC
NasdaqGS:ISSCAerospace & Defense

Assessing Innovative Aerosystems (ISSC) Valuation After Record Q1 Results And Strong Contract Momentum

Innovative Aerosystems (ISSC) is drawing attention after first quarter fiscal 2026 results showed record revenue of US$21.81 million and net income of US$4.06 million, supported by new commercial and military contract activity. See our latest analysis for Innovative Aerosystems. The strong first quarter update has come after a powerful run in the shares, with a 132.20% 90 day share price return and a 129.78% 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 30 day share price return of an 11.08%...
NasdaqGS:MKTX
NasdaqGS:MKTXCapital Markets

A Look At MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) Valuation After Q4 Miss, Buyback Completion And Dividend Increase

MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) just delivered a busy update, with fourth quarter results, a higher regular dividend, completion of a US$300 million buyback, refreshed 2026 guidance, and extended credit facility terms. See our latest analysis for MarketAxess Holdings. Despite the recent flurry of announcements, including the higher dividend and completed US$300 million buyback, the short term story is mixed. The 7 day share price return is 10.49%, while the 1 year total shareholder return shows a...
NasdaqGS:STBA
NasdaqGS:STBABanks

A Look At S&T Bancorp (STBA) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Why S&T Bancorp Is On Investors’ Radar Today S&T Bancorp (STBA) has drawn attention after its recent share performance, with gains over the past month and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess the regional bank’s current valuation and earnings profile. See our latest analysis for S&T Bancorp. At a latest share price of $43.68, S&T Bancorp’s recent 30 day share price return of 9.23% and 90 day return of 13.25% suggest improving momentum. The 1 year total shareholder return of 12.67%...
NYSE:CIM
NYSE:CIMMortgage REITs

Is Chimera Investment (CIM) Using Higher Dividends To Redefine Its Mortgage Income Model?

Chimera Investment Corporation’s board recently declared first-quarter 2026 cash dividends across its common and preferred stock, including a US$0.45 per common share payout and floating-rate preferred dividends tied to three-month CME Term SOFR, all payable on March 30, 2026 to holders of record on the respective March record dates. The combination of higher common dividends, reset rates on fixed-to-floating preferred series, and progress in expanding fee-based mortgage operations...
NasdaqGS:GRAB
NasdaqGS:GRABTransportation

Grab’s First Full-Year Profit And $500 Million Buyback Could Be A Game Changer For Grab (GRAB)

In February 2026, Grab Holdings reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$906 million and full-year sales of US$3.37 billion, achieving its first full-year net income of US$268 million, and its Board authorized a US$500 million Class A share repurchase program funded by excess cash. Separately, Hesai Technology announced a cooperation under which Grab will act as Hesai’s exclusive distributor for lidar products in Southeast Asia, strengthening Grab’s role in autonomous mobility and AI-enabled...
NYSE:CLX
NYSE:CLXHousehold Products

Can Clorox (CLX) Sustain Its Transformation While Raising Dividends and Integrating Purell?

In early February 2026, The Clorox Company reported second-quarter sales of US$1,673 million and net income of US$157 million, both slightly below the prior year, while continuing to repurchase shares under its longstanding buyback program. At the same time, Clorox extended its 48-year streak of dividend increases and pressed ahead with a complex business transformation, including a completed ERP rollout and the integration of its US$2.25 billion GOJO (Purell) acquisition, even as margins...
NYSE:ALG
NYSE:ALGMachinery

Is It Too Late To Consider Alamo Group (ALG) After Strong Recent Share Price Gains?

If you are trying to figure out whether Alamo Group is fairly priced or giving you a margin of safety, the key is to look past the share price and focus on what the underlying business might be worth. The stock last closed at US$210.84, with stated total returns of 1.2% over 7 days, 10.6% over 30 days, 23.7% year to date, 15.0% over 1 year, 31.5% over 3 years and 38.9% over 5 years, which may change how investors think about both upside and risk. Recent coverage around Alamo Group has...
NYSE:AMP
NYSE:AMPCapital Markets

Will Ameriprise (AMP) Preserve Its Wealth Management Edge After Sweeney’s 2026 Exit?

Ameriprise Financial announced that Joseph E. Sweeney, President of Advice & Wealth Management Products & Service Delivery, decided to retire from the company effective April 3, 2026, marking a leadership change in its core wealth management business. This leadership transition comes soon after Ameriprise reported record revenue and earnings in its Advice & Wealth Management segment, raising questions about continuity in a key growth engine for the firm. We’ll now consider how Sweeney’s...
NYSE:SYK
NYSE:SYKMedical Equipment

Stryker’s New Humerus System Deepens Trauma Platform And Surgeon Ties

Stryker (NYSE:SYK) has launched the T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System, a new trauma solution in its orthopedics portfolio. The system uses Stryker’s SOMA technology and is designed to support efficiency and consistency in humerus fracture procedures. The launch targets hospitals and surgeons looking to standardize complex upper extremity trauma care. Stryker, trading at around $366.05, is a large player in medical technology with an established presence in trauma and orthopedics. Over the...
NasdaqGS:SBLK
NasdaqGS:SBLKShipping

Should Star Bulk’s Earnings Beat and Longer Routes Require Action From Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) Investors?

In the past few days, Star Bulk Carriers Corp reported third-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations, delivering earnings per share of US$0.28 on revenue of US$263.8 million against prior forecasts. Analysts also highlighted that ongoing geopolitical disruptions are extending global shipping routes, which could support demand for dry bulk carriers like Star Bulk’s fleet. Now we’ll explore how stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings may influence Star Bulk Carriers’ existing...
NYSE:AMCR
NYSE:AMCRPackaging

Assessing Amcor (AMCR) Valuation After Earnings Beat Dividend Hike And Analyst Support

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) is back in focus after its latest earnings release and dividend announcement, which highlighted higher sales, higher net income, and a slightly larger quarterly cash payout to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Amcor. The earnings beat, dividend increase and discussion of further cost synergies have coincided with a strong 30 day share price return of 13.58% and a 90 day share price return of 18.14%. Over a longer period, the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.32%...
NYSE:NTB
NYSE:NTBBanks

Does Earnings, Dividend Hike, And New Director Appointment Change The Bull Case For Butterfield (NTB)?

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited has reported past fourth-quarter 2025 net income of US$63.8 million and full-year net income of US$231.9 million, while also declaring a US$0.50 per-share quarterly dividend and appointing former CIA and Smithsonian executive Meroe Park as an independent director. Alongside earnings growth and active capital returns, the addition of a director with deep governance, operations, and cyber security experience could influence how Butterfield balances...
NasdaqGS:TTAN
NasdaqGS:TTANSoftware

A Look At ServiceTitan (TTAN) Valuation After Renewed Analyst Support And AI Resilience Focus

Recent analyst commentary on ServiceTitan (TTAN) has drawn fresh attention to the stock, highlighting positive views on its ability to handle AI related pressure and recession risk, even as the broader sector outlook appears more cautious. See our latest analysis for ServiceTitan. The recent 1 day share price return of 2.55% to US$62.74 comes after a sharp 30 day share price decline of 35.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.29% in the red. This suggests sentiment has been under...
NYSE:CARR
NYSE:CARRBuilding

Carrier Global Reshapes Portfolio Toward Data Center Cooling And Buybacks

Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) plans to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a broad restructuring. The company intends to divest its Riello heating solutions business. Carrier is expanding its presence in data center cooling to capture rising demand for thermal management. The company has increased share repurchases as part of its capital return plans. Carrier Global is a major player in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, as well as fire and security solutions. The move toward data...
NasdaqGS:NWE
NasdaqGS:NWEIntegrated Utilities

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Margin Compression Reinforces Bearish Earnings Quality Narratives

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$414.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.73, alongside net income of US$44.7 million. This puts fresh numbers on the table for investors focused on how profits are holding up. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$373.5 million in Q4 2024 and US$414.3 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS moved from US$1.31 to US$0.73 over the same period. This provides a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings...
NasdaqGS:ANGI
NasdaqGS:ANGIInteractive Media and Services

Angi (ANGI) Valuation Check After Weak Q4 Results And Sharp Share Price Drop

Angi (ANGI) is back in focus after its fourth quarter 2025 results showed a 10.1% year on year revenue decline, softer service requests, and an earnings shortfall that coincided with a sharp share price drop. See our latest analysis for Angi. That weak quarter helped accelerate an existing trend, with a 7 day share price return of 31.65% and a 30 day share price return of 35.25%, contributing to a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.98% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 94.72%. This...