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Palladyne AI (PDYN) moved back into focus after announcing the HANGTIME contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, which uses its SwarmOS platform to coordinate autonomous systems across space, air, maritime, and land domains. See our latest analysis for Palladyne AI. The HANGTIME announcement comes after a volatile stretch for Palladyne AI. Over the last 30 days the share price return is about 64%, and the year to date gain is 48%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is a...

If you are wondering whether Navios Maritime Partners at around US$59.94 is offering good value or stretching expectations, the starting point is to look closely at what the current price actually reflects. The stock has been active recently, with returns of 5.9% over the last 7 days, 14.5% over the last 30 days, 16.6% year to date, 43.2% over 1 year and 129.3% over 3 years. This naturally raises questions about growth potential and shifting risk perceptions. These moves sit alongside...

If you are wondering whether Coterra Energy's current share price offers good value, it helps to step back and look at what the numbers are actually suggesting. The stock recently closed at US$28.06, with returns of 2.9% over the past 7 days, 5.6% over 30 days, 5.5% year to date, 2.3% over 1 year, 27.0% over 3 years and 91.6% over 5 years, which may catch the eye of investors thinking about both recent momentum and longer term outcomes. Recent headlines around Coterra Energy have largely...

In recent months, DoubleVerify was nominated for Best Use of Technology in the Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe for its News Accelerator initiative, even as softer quarterly results and less efficient customer acquisition raised operational questions. This contrast between industry recognition for innovation and concerns about revenue growth and customer acquisition payback highlights a tension between product strength and business scalability. We’ll now examine how...

Frontline plc recently announced that it entered into one-year time charter-out agreements for seven VLCCs at US$76,900 per day per vessel, with contracts starting between late January and April 2026. This cluster of fixed-rate charters locks in meaningful short-term vessel employment, offering clearer visibility on contracted revenue in a typically volatile tanker market. Next, we will examine how securing one-year fixed-rate VLCC charters shapes Frontline’s investment narrative and...

Event overview and immediate context Ethos Technologies (LIFE) shares fell about 11.3% over the past day to close at US$16.85, which puts fresh attention on how the company’s current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Ethos Technologies. The 11.3% one day share price return decline has also set the tone for Ethos Technologies’ year to date performance, with the same 11.3% share price return loss pointing to fading momentum as investors reassess growth and...

Earlier in January, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. faced renewed scrutiny after Piper Sandler highlighted how US actions in Venezuela could reshape refining-sector conditions, particularly through increased Venezuelan crude flows to the Gulf Coast. This focus on shifting crude supply patterns has put Par Pacific’s exposure to refining economics under the microscope, raising fresh questions about its competitive positioning within the US refining landscape. We will now consider how this...

ATI (ATI) has been on investors’ radar after a period of strong longer term total returns, with the stock showing a 1 year total return of 110.62% and a 5 year total return of 559.37%. See our latest analysis for ATI. ATI’s recent share price has held around $121.72, with a 30 day share price return of 4.78% and a 90 day share price return of 22.99%. The 1 year total shareholder return above 100% points to strong momentum carrying through from earlier gains. If ATI’s run has you looking for...

Lumentum Holdings recently highlighted its role in advanced photonics by showcasing high-power ultrafast, UV, and 3D sensing laser solutions at SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco. The unveiling of the PicoBlade Core platform, NQ-Series UV lasers, and expanded 3D sensing VCSEL portfolio underscores Lumentum’s push into precision manufacturing and sensing for cloud, electronics, and automotive applications. We’ll now examine how this focus on cutting-edge laser and 3D sensing...

Coty (NYSE:COTY) has released a Bridgerton inspired fragrance collection in partnership with Netflix and Shondaland. The collection is available exclusively at Ulta Beauty, tying a major beauty retailer to a hit streaming franchise. The launch connects Coty directly with Bridgerton fans through themed scents and packaging tied to the series. Coty enters this launch with its share price at $3.11 and a value score of 5, while the stock has seen a 58.4% decline over the past year and a 70.1%...

Recent stock performance and business snapshot Boston Beer Company (SAM) has recently drawn attention after a mixed run in its share price, including a negative move over the past week but gains over the month and past 3 months. The stock last closed at US$209.74, with year to date and 1 year total returns moving in different directions, and a 3 year and 5 year record that may prompt investors to reassess expectations. Alongside this share performance, Boston Beer reports annual revenue of...

SentinelOne (NYSE:S) is increasing its focus on AI-powered cybersecurity, highlighted by its acquisition of Prompt Security. The company has also made a venture investment in Mesh Security through its corporate venture arm, aiming to unify protection across cloud and SaaS environments. These product and investment moves come alongside executive changes, including the appointment of a new interim CFO. SentinelOne (NYSE:S) operates in endpoint and cloud security, with a core focus on...

Century Communities (CCS) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$1.2 billion and basic EPS of US$1.23, alongside net income of US$36.0 million. This capped a year in which full year trailing revenue came in at US$4.1 billion with basic EPS of US$4.92. Over the past six quarters, quarterly revenue has moved between US$903.2 million and US$1.3 billion, while quarterly EPS has ranged from US$1.15 to US$3.29, giving investors a clearer view of how earnings power has tracked alongside the...

Pinnacle West Capital recently outlined an US$8.00 billion capital investment plan for 2026–2028 and confirmed it will release its 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results, along with a management webcast and conference call, on February 25, 2026. The scale of the planned grid and infrastructure spending, set against continued growth in Metro Phoenix’s commercial activity and customer base, underscores how closely the utility’s prospects are tied to Arizona’s expanding economy. Next, we’ll...

Dell Technologies (DELL) is back in focus after NxtGen AI Pvt Ltd chose Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA solutions to build what is described as India’s largest dedicated AI factory for large scale workloads. See our latest analysis for Dell Technologies. Recent AI partnerships and product launches sit against a mixed share price picture, with Dell Technologies' 1-day share price return of 1.0% and 7-day gain of 1.13% contrasting with a 90-day share price return decline of 26.86%, while its 1-year...

With no fresh headline event driving the story, Adobe (ADBE) currently sits in focus for investors largely because of its recent share performance, business mix, and how the market is pricing its earnings power. See our latest analysis for Adobe. The recent pressure on Adobe's share price, including a 17.26% one month share price return decline and a 12.5% year to date share price return decline to US$291.65, sits alongside a 34.61% one year total shareholder return decline and weaker three...

ONE Gas, Inc.’s board of directors recently approved a first-quarter 2026 dividend increase to US$0.68 per share, or US$2.72 annualized, payable on March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026. This higher dividend, alongside an improved earnings outlook highlighted by research firm Zacks, signals management’s confidence in ONE Gas’s financial position and appeal to value-focused investors. Next, we’ll examine how the dividend increase and improving earnings outlook shape...

Southern Copper (SCCO) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$3,869.8 million and basic EPS of US$1.56, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$13.4 billion with EPS of US$5.24 as earnings growth over the past year reached 28.4%. Over the last twelve months, revenue grew at 6.9% per year and net profit margins moved to 32.3% from 29.5% a year earlier, setting the backdrop for investors weighing that earnings expansion against expectations for slower growth ahead. Taken...

If you are wondering whether Roper Technologies is starting to look interesting at today’s price, you are not alone, especially if you focus on what you are getting for every US$365.00 you put to work. The stock has recently faced pressure, with a 10.4% decline over the last 7 days, an 18.9% decline over 30 days, and a 35.6% decline over the past year, contributing to a 16.0% decline year to date. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing investor attention on software and technology...

Webull (BULL) has put prediction markets at center stage by rolling out $0 commission trading on Big Game contracts through its partnership with CFTC regulated exchange Kalshi, along with education resources and community tools. See our latest analysis for Webull. Even with the prediction market push and tools like Advanced US Options and Webull Premium in focus, the 90 day share price return of 32.16% and 1 year total shareholder return of 36.89% suggest recent momentum has been weak...

Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) restored power to more than 131,000 customers across the Carolinas after Winter Storm Fern. The company carried out extensive infrastructure repairs to address storm related outages. Duke Energy is offering energy efficiency advice, flexible billing options, and savings programs in response to below normal temperatures. The efforts highlight a focus on grid reliability and customer support during extreme weather events. Duke Energy, a major regulated electric utility...

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) is set to be added to the S&P MidCap 400 index. The index change marks a new phase of visibility for the coffee chain among index-tracking and institutional investors. Dutch Bros, known for its drive-through coffee stands and beverage-focused menu, has grown from a regional brand into a national chain. Inclusion in the S&P MidCap 400 places the company alongside a broader group of medium-sized U.S. businesses that many institutional investors track closely. For you as...

Transocean recently secured several major offshore drilling contracts and extensions, including a US$120 million deal with bp for Deepwater Mykonos in Brazil and a US$130 million contract for the Deepwater Skyros drillship in Australia, along with additional extensions worth US$89 million, underscoring active fleet deployment. These new agreements expand Transocean’s contracted backlog and visibility on future work, offering investors clearer line of sight on the company’s operational...

In recent coverage, Hub Group has been reported as struggling to grow sales volumes over the past two years, instead leaning on price increases to support revenue. At the same time, a sharp annual drop in earnings per share and weaker returns on capital suggest the company’s earlier profit pools are becoming harder to sustain. Next, we’ll examine how Hub Group’s reliance on pricing rather than volume growth reshapes its investment narrative for investors and analysts. Outshine the giants:...