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Recently, Bernstein SocGen Group reaffirmed its Outperform rating on Air Products and Chemicals after the company announced progress on its Louisiana Clean Energy Complex and the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, including a collaboration intended to fund around 25% of the Darrow facility’s costs. The update was interpreted as strengthening long-term demand visibility for both blue and green hydrogen, easing earlier concerns about offtake risk for these megaprojects. Next, we’ll examine how this...

In recent months, Powell Industries reported quarterly revenue of US$298 million, up 8.3% year on year, record earnings per share of US$4.22, and completed the acquisition of Remsdaq to broaden its electrical automation offering. This combination of improving profitability, faster revenue growth than many industrial peers, and an expanded automation portfolio has sharpened investor focus on Powell’s order book, margins, and integration progress ahead of its next earnings update. Next, we’ll...

Why Prosperity Bancshares is on investors’ radar today Prosperity Bancshares (PB) has drawn fresh interest after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $69.63. That price gives investors a current snapshot to weigh against the bank’s fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Prosperity Bancshares. Recent trading has been mixed, with a 1-day share price return of 0.75% and a 90-day share price return of 5.36%. Meanwhile, the 1-year total shareholder return is a 4.02% decline...

Why Fifth Third Bancorp is on investors’ radar today Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $47.71. Investors are weighing that level against its recent returns and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Fifth Third Bancorp. The 1 day share price return of 1.92% and 30 day share price return of 5.04% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.16%. The 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns of 57.49% and...

In early 2026, AT&T moved to expand its reach by preparing a limited beta of satellite-based cellular service, using AST SpaceMobile’s newly launched satellite to extend coverage into remote areas and respond to rising competition and customer churn. This push into satellite connectivity signals a potential shift in how AT&T complements its terrestrial 5G and fiber networks, especially for hard-to-serve geographies where traditional infrastructure is costly or impractical. Next, we’ll...

IonQ announced the continuation of its partnership with South Korea’s KISTI and the planned delivery of a 100‑qubit Tempo system, which will be integrated into the HANKANG supercomputing cluster to power the country’s National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. This move creates South Korea’s first onsite hybrid quantum‑classical research hub and strengthens IonQ’s role as a core technology provider across Asia-Pacific. With IonQ’s Tempo 100 system set to anchor Korea’s new quantum...

In recent analysis, Molson Coors Beverage was reported to have experienced two years of declining unit sales, shrinking operating margins as expenses rose faster than revenue, and a return on invested capital that has turned negative. The prospect of cutting prices to revive volumes, while investment returns weaken, raises questions about how effectively Molson Coors can reposition its portfolio and cost base. We will now examine how weakening margins and the potential need for price cuts...

In recent commentary, Ultra Clean Holdings has been highlighted as a critical supplier of equipment and subsystems for AI-focused semiconductor manufacturing, underscoring its importance within chip production chains. This spotlight on its role in enabling advanced AI chip capacity has supported a broader reappraisal of how investors view its position in the semiconductor ecosystem. We’ll now explore how Ultra Clean’s expanding role in AI chip manufacturing could reshape its existing...

Why SiteOne Landscape Supply is on investors’ radar today SiteOne Landscape Supply (SITE) has moved onto many watchlists after recent share performance data showed mixed returns, with a decline over the month but a small gain over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for SiteOne Landscape Supply. At a share price of $125.06, SiteOne’s recent 1 month share price return of 4.8% decline comes alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 4.81% decline and a 5 year total shareholder return...

Sterling Infrastructure recently reported very large revenue growth in its E-Infrastructure Solutions segment tied to data center projects in Q3 2025, while its acquisition of CEC broadened electrical capabilities to complement existing site development work. This combination of rapid data center-related expansion and enhanced in-house electrical expertise could meaningfully influence how investors view Sterling’s long-term role in mission-critical infrastructure. Next, we’ll examine how the...

ACM Research recently announced plans to release a preliminary fiscal 2025 revenue range and its initial 2026 revenue outlook on January 22, alongside participation in the Needham Growth Conference earlier in the month. This combination of upcoming guidance and investor meetings has sharpened market focus on how customer spending plans may influence demand for ACM’s semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We’ll now examine how ACM Research’s forthcoming 2025 revenue range and 2026 outlook...

Why Owens Corning Is On Investors’ Radar Today Owens Corning (OC) has drawn attention after a period of mixed share performance, with a small move higher over the past week and month contrasting with weaker returns in the past 3 months and year. See our latest analysis for Owens Corning. At a share price of $114.15, Owens Corning’s recent 1 day share price return of 2.0% and weaker 1 year total shareholder return of 32.3% suggest short term momentum is picking up while longer term performance...

In recent analysis released before 5 January 2026, Meritage Homes was reported to have experienced a 34.4% decline in its sales backlog over two years, alongside earnings per share falling 16.8% annually and weakening returns on capital. This combination of a shrinking backlog, decreasing profitability, and lower capital efficiency suggests that Meritage’s earlier profit pools may be becoming harder to replicate. We’ll now examine how the sharp backlog contraction, and what it implies for...

In December 2025, Transformco (formerly Sears Holdings), Fidem and funds managed by Blue Owl Capital launched Aress Financial Services, a co-branded credit card origination and servicing joint venture built to streamline capital use and integrate rewards, underwriting and servicing on one platform. The venture unites Transformco's large-scale rewards program, Fidem's proprietary credit models refined on more than US$15.00 billion in managed assets, and Blue Owl's bespoke capital expertise to...

Recently, Rockwell Automation highlighted robust recurring software demand from AI-enabled factory projects across automotive, semiconductor, and warehousing customers, alongside management guidance for fiscal 2026 earnings per share of US$11.20 to US$12.20. This reinforces Rockwell’s role as a quieter but important way to gain exposure to AI-driven industrial automation and digital transformation, away from highly speculative AI names. Next, we’ll examine how accelerating AI-driven software...

Tuya Inc. announced in December 2025 that it had begun a shareholder‑approved buyback program, allowing the repurchase of up to 60,972,194 shares, or 10% of its issued share capital, funded from legally available resources under its governing rules and applicable regulations. An interesting angle is that this authorization sits against a share base of 609,721,949 shares as of June 2025, giving management considerable flexibility to adjust the capital structure and potentially influence...

In its recent quarterly update, Texas Roadhouse reported revenue slightly ahead of analyst expectations and solid same-store sales, while EBITDA fell short because of ongoing commodity inflation pressures. An important takeaway from management was the emphasis on strong guest traffic and maintaining value for diners, suggesting operational discipline is helping offset higher input costs. Against this backdrop of strong traffic but margin pressure from inflation, we’ll now explore how the...

With no specific news headline driving Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) today, investors may be looking instead at how its recent share moves and fundamentals compare with its longer term return figures and current earnings profile. See our latest analysis for Martin Marietta Materials. At a share price of $634.44, Martin Marietta Materials has seen relatively modest near term moves, with a 1 day share price return of 1.89%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 23.34% and 3 year total...

Carrier Global Corporation recently reached a key milestone in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge by starting commercial field trials of its next-generation 10–14-ton rooftop heat pump at a large national retailer in upstate New York, after DOE-verified lab tests confirmed strong cold-climate performance and efficiency thresholds. This progress, alongside a 15-ton unit now under DOE and national lab testing, highlights Carrier’s push to offer...

Trigger and context for Delek US Holdings With no single headline event setting the tone, Delek US Holdings (DK) is drawing attention as investors weigh its recent share performance against its current earnings profile and integrated downstream energy footprint. See our latest analysis for Delek US Holdings. At a share price of $29.78, Delek US Holdings has had a 30 day share price return of an 18.21% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 5.55% decline, while its 1 year total...

Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) has recently drawn investor attention after a sharp share price pullback over the past month, even though its total returns over the past 3 months and 1 year remain positive. See our latest analysis for Par Pacific Holdings. That pullback contrasts with Par Pacific Holdings' 1-year total shareholder return of 114.49% and 5-year total shareholder return of 158.63%. At the same time, the 30-day share price return of an 18.03% decline suggests recent momentum has been...

In the past week, Hims & Hers Health has been under scrutiny as insider selling, institutional position shifts, and questions around its premium valuation, margins, and profitability drew intense investor attention and trading activity. An important angle is the contrast between extensive insider sales and large institutional stake increases, which together highlight divided conviction about the company’s long-term outlook. Against this backdrop of insider selling and valuation debate, we’ll...

National Fuel Gas (NFG) has drawn fresh attention after recent price moves, with the stock closing at $82.06 and showing mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for National Fuel Gas. That latest move to $82.06 comes after a mixed few months for the share price, with a 90 day share price return of an 8% decline sitting alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 38.62%. The shorter term momentum looks softer than the longer term trend, which can...

QuantumScape added to NASDAQ Composite sparks fresh attention on the stock QuantumScape (QS) has been added to the NASDAQ Composite Index, a change that may draw more attention from index trackers and benchmarked funds as investors reassess how the solid state battery developer fits into their portfolios. See our latest analysis for QuantumScape. QuantumScape’s recent inclusion in the NASDAQ Composite comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 6.14% 1 day share price return, a 27.85%...