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NYSE:PFS
NYSE:PFSBanks

Is Provident Financial Services (PFS) Attractively Priced After Recent Regional Banking Sector Concerns?

If you are wondering whether Provident Financial Services is offering fair value at around US$21.93 per share, you are not alone. This article will walk through what that price really implies. The stock has seen mixed returns recently, with a 4.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 6.5% gain over the last 30 days, 11.0% year to date, and 29.8% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 9.9% and 36.1% respectively. Recent news flow around regional banks and funding conditions...
NYSE:OXY
NYSE:OXYOil and Gas

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Is Up 13.8% After Dividend Hike And Debt Tender – What's Changed

Occidental Petroleum recently reported Q4 2025 results showing revenue of US$5,423 million and net income of US$126 million, alongside a quarterly dividend increase to US$0.26 per share and new cash tender offers targeting up to US$700 million of senior notes and debentures. By pairing an earnings beat and record production with higher dividends and further debt reduction after the OxyChem sale, Occidental is signaling a clear focus on strengthening its balance sheet while increasing cash...
NasdaqGS:ADEA
NasdaqGS:ADEASoftware

A Look At Adeia (ADEA) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Mixed Market Signals

Adeia (ADEA) has drawn attention after recent trading left the stock about 4% lower over the month but roughly 50% higher in the past 3 months, prompting closer inspection of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Adeia. At a share price of $18.48, Adeia has given up some ground in the past month with a 30 day share price return of a 4.35% decline, but its 90 day share price return of 49.64% alongside a 3 year total shareholder return of 99.64% suggests momentum has been building over...
NYSE:EIX
NYSE:EIXElectric Utilities

Edison International Wildfire Program Highlights Valuation Risks And Cash Flow Pressures

Edison International (NYSE:EIX) has introduced a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program for Eaton Fire victims. The program aims to provide compensation to tens of thousands of affected residents and businesses. The announcement comes as the company continues to face wildfire related legal and financial liabilities. Edison International, the parent company of Southern California Edison, operates as a regulated electric utility and is closely tied to wildfire risk across its service...
NYSE:SWK
NYSE:SWKMachinery

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Volatility

Recent performance snapshot for Stanley Black & Decker Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has been on many investors’ radars after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 1 day decline of 5.1% but gains over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Stanley Black & Decker. Looking past the latest 5.1% one day share price decline to US$87.29, Stanley Black & Decker’s 30 day share price return of 5.83% and 90 day gain of 23.41% contrast with a 5 year total shareholder return of 43.04%...
NYSE:CTS
NYSE:CTSElectronic

Can CTS (CTS) Sustain Its Capital Returns While Pursuing an Acquisition-Driven Strategy?

CTS Corporation recently reported past full-year 2025 results showing higher sales and net income than the prior year, reaffirmed 2026 sales guidance of US$550 million–US$580 million, and declared a US$0.04 per-share cash dividend payable on April 24, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 27, 2025. Alongside these results, CTS highlighted strong cash generation, active share repurchases, and an intention to pursue acquisitions while continuing to return cash to shareholders. Next, we'll...
NYSE:USAC
NYSE:USACEnergy Services

How Stronger Results And 2026 Cash Flow Guidance At USA Compression Partners (USAC) Has Changed Its Investment Story

USA Compression Partners, LP recently reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue of US$252.48 million and net income of US$27.76 million for the quarter, alongside modest non-cash asset impairment charges of US$302,000. The partnership also declared a fourth-quarter cash distribution of US$0.525 per unit and issued 2026 guidance for adjusted EBITDA of US$770 million to US$800 million and distributable cash flow of US$480 million to US$510 million, giving investors...
NYSE:ABR
NYSE:ABRMortgage REITs

Assessing Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness And Underperformance

Why Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Is On Investors’ Radar Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) has drawn fresh attention after a challenging stretch for the stock, with negative returns over the past year and past 3 months prompting closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Arbor Realty Trust. At a share price of US$7.42, Arbor Realty Trust’s short term share price return over the past month and quarter has been weak, and its 1 year total shareholder return of 28.17% decline indicates...
NYSE:NOC
NYSE:NOCAerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman Refueling Alliance With Embraer Puts KC-390 In Investor Focus

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Embraer announced a new collaboration to develop advanced tanking and air refueling capabilities for the KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The partnership focuses on next generation, autonomous refueling systems and adaptable mission technologies for the U.S. Air Force and allied air forces. The announcement targets growing demand for flexible, aerial mobility and refueling solutions in contested environments. For investors watching NYSE:NOC, this development sits...
NasdaqGS:ZS
NasdaqGS:ZSSoftware

Is Zscaler’s (ZS) India AI Security Hub Quietly Reframing Its Zero Trust Investment Narrative?

Zscaler, in partnership with Bharti Airtel, recently launched the AI & Cyber Threat Research Center – India, a multi-stakeholder hub aimed at strengthening national cyber resilience across critical sectors like telecommunications, banking, and energy while accelerating trusted AI adoption. The initiative stands out by combining Zscaler’s global threat intelligence with Airtel’s deep visibility into IoT and mobile traffic to create a faster research-to-response loop tailored specifically “In...
NYSE:WTS
NYSE:WTSMachinery

Watts Water Insider Sales Test Confidence In Growth And Capital Plans

CEO Robert J. Pagano Jr. has recently sold a substantial number of Watts Water Technologies (NYSE:WTS) shares. The sale comes alongside an ongoing pattern of insider selling at the company over the past year. There have been no insider share purchases reported at Watts Water Technologies during this same period. For investors watching NYSE:WTS, this insider selling streak is unfolding while the share price stands at $324.01. The stock has logged a 16.3% gain year to date and a 53.5% return...
NYSE:UNP
NYSE:UNPTransportation

Assessing Union Pacific (UNP) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Earnings Update

Recent performance snapshot for Union Pacific Union Pacific (UNP) has drawn investor attention after a strong month, with the stock showing a 14.9% return over the period and a similar gain over the past 3 months. Those moves come alongside reported annual revenue of US$24.51b and net income of US$7.14b. These figures give investors fresh numbers to weigh against the railroad operator’s recent share price performance. See our latest analysis for Union Pacific. The recent 14.9% 1 month share...
NYSE:PGR
NYSE:PGRInsurance

Is Progressive (PGR) Still Attractive After Recent 20% Share Price Decline?

Some investors may be wondering whether Progressive's share price still reflects good value after a long period of strength in the insurance sector, or whether much of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock last closed at US$203.69, with a roughly 4% decline year to date and a 20.5% drop over the past year, following stronger 3 year and 5 year returns of 57.3% and 160.1% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on broader auto insurance industry trends and how pricing, underwriting...
NasdaqGS:SOFI
NasdaqGS:SOFIConsumer Finance

Assessing SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback And Overvaluation Narrative

What SoFi’s recent performance data tells investors SoFi Technologies (SOFI) has drawn attention after a recent pullback, with the stock showing a 4.2% decline over the past day and a 6.6% decline over the past week. Over the past month, SoFi shares show a 29.5% decline and a 36% decline over the past 3 months, even as the company reports annual revenue of US$3.58b and net income of US$481.32m. See our latest analysis for SoFi Technologies. At a share price of US$18.22, SoFi’s short term...
NYSE:BE
NYSE:BEElectrical

US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Ease On Rate And Tariff Jitters

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Feb, 24 2026 US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with S&P 500 contracts edging lower as investors weigh higher borrowing costs and trade noise. The US 10 year Treasury yield sits around 4.05%, which means interest rates on everything from mortgages to corporate debt remain relatively high. At the same time, trade headlines, including talk of a 15% tariff plan and related legal disputes, are keeping global supply chains and...
NYSE:COHR
NYSE:COHRElectronic

Coherent (COHR) Is Up 14.6% After Boosting AI-Focused Datacenter Investment Plans - What's Changed

Coherent Corp.’s recent quarterly results, released earlier this week, showed management leaning into strong demand from its datacenter and communications business, supported by an upbeat outlook tied to AI-related networking applications. A key development for investors is management’s plan to expand capacity through higher capital investment, aiming to serve growing AI and cloud optical demand while showcasing its photonics technology at next month’s OFC conference. With this context,...
NYSE:RIG
NYSE:RIGEnergy Services

Transocean Valaris Merger Reshapes Offshore Leader And Raises Backlog Stakes

Transocean (NYSE:RIG) agreed to acquire Valaris in an all stock merger valued at US$5.8b. The combined company is expected to have a US$10b contract backlog and a larger offshore drilling fleet. Management is targeting meaningful annual cost synergies as the two businesses are integrated. Transocean focuses on offshore contract drilling services, and Valaris operates in the same line of business, so this deal brings together two sizable players in one move. Offshore activity has attracted...
NYSE:BURL
NYSE:BURLSpecialty Retail

A Look At Burlington Stores (BURL) Valuation After Strong Multi Year Shareholder Returns

Recent performance snapshot Burlington Stores (BURL) has drawn fresh attention after a period of strong multi year total returns. The stock recently closed at US$311.38 and has shown gains over the past month and over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Burlington Stores. That recent 24.73% 3 month share price return and 31.99% 1 year total shareholder return suggest momentum has been building around Burlington Stores, even with a small 1 day pullback at US$311.38. If this kind of...
NasdaqGS:UPST
NasdaqGS:UPSTConsumer Finance

Is It Time To Reconsider Upstart Holdings (UPST) After Its Recent Share Price Slide

Wondering if Upstart Holdings at around US$27.26 is a bargain or a value trap? This article walks through what the numbers actually say about the stock. The share price has seen sharp moves recently, with an 11.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 39.8% decline over the last 30 days, and year to date returns of 40.5% in the red, even though the 3-year return sits at 49.4%. These swings sit against a backdrop where Upstart remains a watched name in AI driven lending, with investors reacting to...
NasdaqGM:RYTM
NasdaqGM:RYTMBiotechs

Is Rhythm Pharmaceuticals (RYTM) Pricing Reflect Multiyear Surge And Recent Rare Disease Progress

If you are wondering whether Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying about value. The stock last closed at US$96.35, with a 1 year return of 76.3% and a 3 year return of about 3x. In contrast, the 7 day, 30 day and year to date returns of 1.8%, 6.3% and 8.2% declines hint at shifting sentiment. Recent news flow around Rhythm Pharmaceuticals has focused on its progress in rare disease...
NasdaqGS:NBTB
NasdaqGS:NBTBBanks

Assessing NBT Bancorp (NBTB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness And Updated Fair Value Estimate

NBT Bancorp (NBTB) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed returns across different periods and prompting investors to reassess how its fundamentals line up with current market pricing. See our latest analysis for NBT Bancorp. With the share price at $43.66, NBT Bancorp has seen short term share price pressure with a 1 day decline of 4.32% and 7 day decline of 4.71%, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 18.51% and 5 year total...
NasdaqGS:AAL
NasdaqGS:AALAirlines

Is American Airlines (AAL) Rethinking Its Margin Playbook Amid New Capital Plans And Cost Pressures?

In recent days, American Airlines Group Inc. filed an omnibus shelf registration for common shares and debt securities, while also contending with higher fuel costs, severe winter weather that forced hundreds of flight cancellations, and renewed global trade tariffs that add uncertainty to its operating backdrop. At the same time, American is pursuing longer-term initiatives such as resuming service to Venezuela and locking in CFM LEAP-1A engines and maintenance for its Airbus A321neo and...
NasdaqGS:IRDM
NasdaqGS:IRDMTelecom

Assessing Iridium Communications (IRDM) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Satelles Acquisition Narrative

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up around 6% over the past month and about 41% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. That recent 40.9% 3 month share price return has come after a weaker patch, with the 1 year total shareholder return at a 24.3% loss. Momentum has picked up recently even though longer term holders are still under water. If Iridium’s rebound has you thinking about where...
NasdaqCM:INDI
NasdaqCM:INDISemiconductor

Assessing indie Semiconductor (INDI) Valuation After 2025 Results And 2026 Q1 Revenue Guidance

Earnings and guidance put indie Semiconductor in focus indie Semiconductor (INDI) is back on traders’ radars after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, alongside fresh first quarter 2026 revenue guidance that gives a clearer view of near term expectations. The company posted fourth quarter revenue of US$58.01 million, in line with the same period a year earlier, with a net loss of US$32.1 million and basic and diluted loss per share of US$0.16. For the full year 2025, revenue...