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NYSE:COHR
NYSE:COHRElectronic

Coherent Refocuses On Datacenter Growth After Bystronic Sale And Debt Cut

Coherent (NYSE:COHR) has completed the sale of its Tools for Materials Processing unit to Bystronic. Management plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt and concentrate on core markets, including datacenter and communications. The transaction represents a reshaping of Coherent's business mix beyond the usual quarterly earnings developments. For you as an investor, this move helps clarify what Coherent wants to be known for going forward. The company operates across photonics and electronic...
NYSE:HRI
NYSE:HRITrade Distributors

Herc Holdings Board Change As Engquist Exit Meets Valuation Discount

Herc Holdings (NYSE:HRI) director John M. Engquist has chosen not to stand for re-election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting. Engquist is a long-serving board member, and his decision represents a planned change in Herc’s board composition. The company has not cited any disagreement related to his departure from the board. Herc Holdings operates in the equipment rental sector, supplying machinery and related services to customers that rely on access to equipment rather than ownership...
NasdaqGS:WFRD
NasdaqGS:WFRDEnergy Services

A Look At Weatherford International (WFRD) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Dividend Increase

Weatherford International (WFRD) just cleared a key hurdle for investors, reporting fourth quarter earnings that topped Wall Street profit and revenue estimates while also pairing those results with a recent 10% dividend increase. See our latest analysis for Weatherford International. The recent 3.9% 1 day share price return and 18.7% year to date share price return to US$95.99 have come alongside the earnings beat and dividend increase, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 50.2% and...
NYSE:WFC
NYSE:WFCBanks

Wells Fargo (WFC) Valuation Check As Analysts Back Growth After Regulatory Limits Ease

Recent analyst commentary has put Wells Fargo (WFC) back in focus after regulators lifted long standing balance sheet constraints, allowing the bank to resume asset growth and shift from a defensive posture. See our latest analysis for Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo's recent regulatory relief, fresh fixed income issuance, CEO pay decision and AI leadership hire have all landed during a period where the 90 day share price return of 6.16% contrasts with a year to date share price return of 3.04%...
NasdaqGS:BSY
NasdaqGS:BSYSoftware

A Look At Bentley Systems (BSY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Context for Bentley Systems after recent share performance Bentley Systems (BSY) has seen its share price weaken recently, with returns of about 7% over the past day, 14% over the week, and 17% over the month. This performance has put the stock on many investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Bentley Systems. At a share price of US$31.79, Bentley Systems’ recent 30-day share price return of 16.67% decline and 90-day share price return of 34.43% decline line up with a 1-year total...
NasdaqGS:ADBE
NasdaqGS:ADBESoftware

Adobe And Cognizant AI Alliance Meets Weak Share Price And Valuation Gap

Adobe and Cognizant have expanded their partnership to help large enterprises use generative AI for end to end content creation. The collaboration focuses on integrating AI into content supply chains, from ideation through compliance, localization and delivery. The initiative targets scaled, industry specific deployment of AI to support real world creative and marketing workflows. Adobe (NasdaqGS: ADBE) is pushing deeper into enterprise workflows with this expanded Cognizant partnership, as...
NasdaqGS:WDC
NasdaqGS:WDCTech

Is It Too Late To Consider Western Digital (WDC) After Its Near 6x One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether Western Digital's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current market price might be implying. The stock last closed at US$290.24, with returns of 14.9% over the past week, 54.6% over the past month, 54.6% year to date, and a very large 1-year gain that is close to 6x and a 3-year gain that is close to 8x. These sharp moves have kept Western Digital on many investors' watchlists, as the share price action itself...
NasdaqGS:USLM
NasdaqGS:USLMBasic Materials

United States Lime And Minerals (USLM) Margin Strength Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Q4 EPS Step Down

United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$87.9 million, Basic EPS of US$1.07 and net income of US$30.5 million, against a backdrop of trailing twelve month revenue of US$372.7 million and Basic EPS of US$4.69. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$317.7 million to US$372.7 million, while Basic EPS has gone from US$3.81 to US$4.69. Earnings grew 23.4%, supported by a net profit margin of 36% that leaves profitability...
NYSE:LEU
NYSE:LEUOil and Gas

A Look At Centrus Energy (LEU) Valuation As Nuclear Fuel Expansion Plans Gain Government Support

Centrus Energy (LEU) drew fresh investor attention after announcing a major expansion of its Oak Ridge, Tennessee facility, supported by state incentives and federal funding related to U.S. nuclear fuel security priorities. See our latest analysis for Centrus Energy. The latest Oak Ridge expansion headlines come after a choppy period for the stock. A 1 day share price return of 4.96% lifted the share price to $280.47. However, the 90 day share price return shows a 13.89% decline, which...
NasdaqGS:SNDX
NasdaqGS:SNDXBiotechs

Assessing Syndax Pharmaceuticals (SNDX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Mixed Performance

Event context and recent stock performance Syndax Pharmaceuticals (SNDX) has drawn investor attention recently, with the stock showing a past 3 months total return of about 41% and a 1 year total return of about 47%, alongside mixed shorter term moves. Over the past month the stock return is relatively flat, while year to date performance and 7 day and 1 day moves are slightly negative. That mix of results is prompting closer scrutiny of fundamentals. Syndax reports annual revenue of about...
NYSE:WBS
NYSE:WBSBanks

Assessing Webster Financial (WBS) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

What recent performance data suggests about Webster Financial (WBS) With no single headline event setting the tone, Webster Financial (WBS) has drawn attention through its recent share performance, value metrics, and current earnings profile, giving investors fresh numbers to review. The stock last closed at US$71.95. Over the past month, the share price return is 12.7%, while the past 3 months show a 25.7% gain. Looking at longer periods, the 1 year total return is 22.9%, the 3 year total...
OTCPK:AAGF.F
OTCPK:AAGF.FMetals and Mining

Can Aftermath Silver’s New COO Elevate AAGF.F’s Mine Execution Strength Into a Clearer Investment Story?

Aftermath Silver Ltd. recently appointed mining engineer Danny Keating as Chief Operating Officer, while Michael Parker moved into a Technical Director role overseeing the Peruvian and Chilean projects. The reshaped leadership team comes as the Berenguela project enters a critical technical evaluation and de-risking phase, potentially sharpening the company’s project execution capabilities. Next, we’ll explore how this leadership shift, particularly Keating’s mine development background, may...
NYSE:CBT
NYSE:CBTChemicals

Is Cabot (CBT) Pricing Reflect Its DCF Upside After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Cabot shares are priced fairly or if there is still value on the table, this article walks through what the current valuation is really telling you. The stock closed at US$71.29, with returns of 6.3% over the past month, 6.3% year to date and a 17.2% decline over the last year. These moves may have shifted how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Cabot as a specialty chemicals player and how investor sentiment...
NasdaqGM:LGND
NasdaqGM:LGNDPharmaceuticals

Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) Valuation Check As Partner Milestones Expand Royalty And Growth Potential

Partner developments draw fresh attention to Ligand Recent partnership updates, including Pelthos expanding its portfolio through an acquisition, regulatory progress for Ohtuvayre in China, and ongoing clinical work by Palvella and LeonaBio, have put Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND) back in focus for many investors. See our latest analysis for Ligand Pharmaceuticals. Those partner headlines sit alongside a share price of $198.84 and a 1-year total shareholder return of 69.57%, with recent...
NYSE:XOM
NYSE:XOMOil and Gas

Exxon Mobil Carbon Capture Launch Adds New Thread To Earnings Story

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) has started commercial operations of a large carbon capture and storage project with CF Industries in Louisiana. The project marks ExxonMobil's entry as an operator of commercial carbon transport and storage networks for industrial customers. The company expects three additional CCS projects to begin operations in 2026, expanding its lower carbon business activities. For investors watching Exxon Mobil at a share price of $143.73, this move adds a fresh data point to a...
NasdaqGS:FTAI
NasdaqGS:FTAITrade Distributors

A Look At FTAI Aviation (FTAI) Valuation After Earnings Beat And New CFM And Palantir Agreements

FTAI Aviation (FTAI) is back in focus after reporting financial results that topped expectations and launching its FTAI Power platform, along with new multi year agreements with CFM International and Palantir that expand its operating reach. See our latest analysis for FTAI Aviation. Those agreements with CFM International and Palantir have arrived alongside sharp momentum in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 36.19% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 163.97% supporting an...
NasdaqGS:MELI
NasdaqGS:MELIMultiline Retail

Is MercadoLibre (MELI) Now At An Attractive Price After Recent 8.5% Pullback?

If you are wondering whether MercadoLibre's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article looks at what the numbers are really saying about value. The stock closed at US$2,099.90, with returns of 6.4% over the past month, a 6.8% gain over the past year, and 78.9% over three years, so recent moves may have changed how some investors see its potential and risk. Recent coverage has continued to focus on MercadoLibre's role as a major Latin American e commerce and...
NasdaqGS:QCOM
NasdaqGS:QCOMSemiconductor

Qualcomm Expands APAC AI And Open RAN As Smartphone Reliance Eases

Qualcomm (NasdaqGS:QCOM) has launched the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators in APAC, targeting startups in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea to accelerate edge AI solutions. The company also announced a major Open RAN collaboration with Rakuten Mobile and Fujitsu's 1Finity for a large scale network deployment. These moves align with Qualcomm's ongoing efforts to broaden its business across automotive and IoT markets, alongside its core smartphone segment. Qualcomm sits at the center of...
NasdaqGS:OLPX
NasdaqGS:OLPXPersonal Products

Assessing Olaplex Holdings (OLPX) Valuation After Prolonged Sales And Earnings Weakness

What is driving renewed attention on Olaplex Holdings (OLPX)? Olaplex Holdings (OLPX) is back on investors’ radar after several years of pressure, with annual sales declining 17.3% and earnings per share falling 50.8%, while heavier investment has reduced free cash flow margins. See our latest analysis for Olaplex Holdings. At a share price of US$1.53, Olaplex’s recent 30 day share price return of 13.33% and 90 day share price return of 44.34% suggest momentum has picked up. However, the 3...
NasdaqGS:COIN
NasdaqGS:COINCapital Markets

A Look At Coinbase Global (COIN) Valuation After Regulatory Setbacks And Crypto Market Weakness

Interest in Coinbase Global (COIN) has picked up after a series of regulatory setbacks, crypto market weakness, and cautious analyst views, even as the company rolls out new services to broaden its business. See our latest analysis for Coinbase Global. Recent headlines around regulatory scrutiny, cautious earnings expectations, and a weaker crypto backdrop have gone hand in hand with a 24.0% year to date share price decline. At the same time, the 3 year total shareholder return of about 1.5x...