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NYSE:LOW
NYSE:LOWSpecialty Retail

How Investors Are Reacting To Lowe's (LOW) Analyst Optimism And Dividend Streak Ahead Of Earnings

In recent days, analyst Christopher Horvers at J.P. Morgan reaffirmed his positive view on Lowe’s Companies and raised his expectations for the retailer’s prospects, while investors have increasingly focused on the company’s February 25 earnings update and what it may reveal about demand trends and the Pro segment. At the same time, Lowe’s extended its 65-year streak of annual dividend increases and launched the MyLowe’s Rewards Kids Club, reinforcing a broader narrative around shareholder...
NYSE:MKC
NYSE:MKCFood

Is McCormick (MKC) Offering Value After Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether McCormick is fairly priced or offering hidden value right now, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying. The stock last closed at US$71.65, with returns of 7.0% over 7 days, 6.3% over 30 days, 6.5% year to date, and a 5.1% decline over the past year. This points to a mix of renewed interest and lingering caution from longer term holders. Recent coverage around McCormick has focused on how the company is positioned within the...
NYSE:ALB
NYSE:ALBChemicals

Idling Kemerton While Keeping Volumes Flat Could Be A Game Changer For Albemarle (ALB)

Albemarle Corporation recently idled Train 1, the last operating unit at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia, after previously halting Train 2 and cancelling further expansion, while also recording US$245.60 million of long-lived asset impairments in the fourth quarter of 2025. Despite these cuts, Albemarle expects the Kemerton decision to lift adjusted EBITDA from the second quarter of 2026, maintain projected 2026 volumes via other production channels, and support its...
NYSE:CVX
NYSE:CVXOil and Gas

Chevron (CVX) Valuation Check After Mixed Short Term Share Price Moves

Chevron stock snapshot after recent performance Chevron (CVX) has attracted fresh attention after a period where the share price showed mixed short term moves, including a 2% one day decline against gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chevron. That 1 day share price return of negative 1.84% sits within a stronger recent pattern, with 30 day and year to date share price returns of 11.31% and 17%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.44%, suggesting...
NasdaqCM:PSIX
NasdaqCM:PSIXElectrical

A Look At Power Solutions International (PSIX) Valuation After Q3 Earnings Beat And Fresh Buy Recommendation

Power Solutions International (PSIX) is back in focus after third quarter results showed 62% year over year sales growth and a 60% earnings increase, both ahead of analyst expectations and followed by a fresh buy recommendation. See our latest analysis for Power Solutions International. The latest quarterly surprise has been met with strong buying interest, with the share price rising 7.99% in the last day, building on a 36.45% 7 day share price return and a very large 3 year total...
NYSE:OII
NYSE:OIIEnergy Services

A Look At Oceaneering International (OII) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength And Pullback

Oceaneering International (OII) has been on many investors’ radars after a recent stretch of strong share price performance, with the stock up about 20% over the past month and roughly 35% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Oceaneering International. That recent momentum sits within a stronger backdrop, with a 29.7% year to date share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of about 3.3x. However, the latest 1 day move was a 6% decline that may reflect shifting...
NYSE:PSA
NYSE:PSASpecialized REITs

Is Public Storage (PSA) Still Sensibly Priced After Its Recent Share Price Recovery?

If you are wondering whether Public Storage is still priced sensibly after its recent run, this article will walk through what the latest numbers say about the stock's current value. The shares most recently closed at US$292.37, with returns of 3.4% over 7 days, 4.5% over 30 days, 13.1% year to date, 1.1% over 1 year, 10.4% over 3 years and 54.2% over 5 years. These figures give useful context before comparing that price with underlying value. Recent news flow around Public Storage has...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

How Carnival’s Sustainability and Port Upgrades Will Impact Carnival Corporation & (CCL) Investors

Carnival Corporation recently combined operational updates, including a fleetwide preventive maintenance pact, expanded sustainability initiatives such as the “Every Drop Counts” water program, and port development plans like Ensenada Bay Village, alongside recognitions from Forbes and Fortune for workplace excellence and corporate reputation. This mix of operational execution, environmental progress, and employer accolades highlights how Carnival is working to strengthen guest experience,...
NasdaqGS:GLDD
NasdaqGS:GLDDConstruction

A Look At Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

Event overview and recent share performance Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has drawn fresh attention after a recent period of steady trading, with the stock last closing at $16.95 and logging positive returns over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. That steady recent trading sits within a stronger run, with a 30 day share price return of 23.27% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 52.43% and 3 year total shareholder return of about...
NYSE:UBER
NYSE:UBERTransportation

Uber Robotaxi Push In Middle East Tests Valuation And Growth Story

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) is rolling out commercial autonomous Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi and Dubai through new partnerships with WeRide and Baidu. The plan includes deploying 1,200 Robotaxis across key Middle Eastern cities, beginning with a first commercial service in downtown Abu Dhabi. Baidu’s Apollo Go Robotaxis are expected to launch in Dubai next, expanding Uber’s autonomous ride hailing presence across the region. Uber Technologies, trading at $71.22, is pushing into...
NYSE:RLX
NYSE:RLXTobacco

Should RLX Technology’s (RLX) New Profitability Amid High Leverage Reshape Its Risk Narrative?

RLX Technology, a vapor products company operating in China and abroad, recently reported a shift to positive operating performance even as investors remain concerned about its debt and leverage profile. This move into profitable operations, despite a heavy balance-sheet burden, highlights how operational improvements can partially offset financial-structure worries for the business. We’ll now examine how RLX’s improved operating performance, despite elevated leverage, may influence the...
NYSE:AM
NYSE:AMOil and Gas

Antero Midstream (AM) Q4 EPS Drop Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Antero Midstream (AM) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$244 million and basic EPS of US$0.11, compared with US$305.1 million of revenue and EPS of US$0.23 in the same quarter a year earlier. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$305.1 million in Q4 2024 through a range of US$308.8 million to US$323.1 million in 2025, while quarterly EPS moved between US$0.23 and US$0.26. This sets up a backdrop where margins and earnings quality sit at the...
NYSE:TAP
NYSE:TAPBeverage

A Look At Molson Coors (TAP) Valuation After Weaker Q3 Sales And Earnings Results

Weaker Q3 results put Molson Coors Beverage (TAP) under the microscope Molson Coors Beverage (TAP) recently reported quarterly results with a 2.3% decline in net sales and a 7.2% drop in adjusted EPS versus last year, missing analyst expectations and drawing a cautious reaction. See our latest analysis for Molson Coors Beverage. Despite the weaker quarterly report, the recent price action has been firm, with a 1 month share price return of 10.53% and a 3 month share price return of 17.10%...
NasdaqGS:ADP
NasdaqGS:ADPProfessional Services

ADP Award And US$6b Buyback Contrast With Recent Sentiment Signals

Automatic Data Processing, NasdaqGS:ADP, received Software Finder's Excellence Award for verified performance and customer satisfaction. The company announced that its board has authorized a new US$6b share repurchase program. These developments come alongside mixed analyst views and recent insider selling activity. ADP is a large provider of payroll, human capital management and related outsourcing services, so industry recognition tied to measurable client outcomes can matter for how...
NasdaqGS:AMD
NasdaqGS:AMDSemiconductor

Ariel Kelman Joins AMD To Sharpen AI And Data Center Story

Ariel Kelman has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Advanced Micro Devices, effective immediately. Kelman brings experience from senior roles at Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle. He will lead AMD's global marketing as the company pushes further into AI and data center markets. For investors watching NasdaqGS:AMD, the CMO hire comes with the stock trading at $205.94 and a 1-year return of 84.2%. The company has also seen a 7.0% gain over the past week, alongside a 157.2%...
NYSE:IONQ
NYSE:IONQTech

IonQ Expands Quantum Platform As Accuracy Record Reshapes Growth Story

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) has pursued aggressive expansion through multiple acquisitions to broaden its quantum computing platform. The company has achieved a world record in quantum machine accuracy, setting a new benchmark for its hardware capabilities. These developments mark a shift in IonQ's growth profile, with implications for its competitive position in quantum computing. IonQ operates in quantum computing, a field that seeks to solve certain problems far faster than classical machines. As...
NasdaqGS:NWE
NasdaqGS:NWEIntegrated Utilities

A Look At NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Valuation After Earnings, Dividend Hike And Major Investment Plan

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has given investors a lot to process by combining full year 2025 results with a higher dividend, a planned merger with Black Hills, and a US$3.2b capital investment plan. See our latest analysis for NorthWestern Energy Group. The recent earnings release, dividend increase and Black Hills merger announcement come after a period of steady share price gains. The 30 day share price return was 3.63% and the 1 year total shareholder return was 36.22%, suggesting...