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Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) has reported a material shift in operating margin, moving from heavy cash usage to sustained profitability. The company has authorized a major share buyback program alongside a multi billion dollar shelf registration filing. These capital actions are positioned around Spotify's improved revenue profile and stronger profitability metrics. At a share price of $462.82, NYSE:SPOT trades after a 3 year return of 284.6%, while its 1 year return is a decline of...

Wondering if Pure Storage is fairly priced at around US$72.69, or if the market is missing something in the story? This article walks through the key numbers so you can judge the value for yourself. The stock is roughly flat over the last month with a 0.3% decline. Longer term returns of 5.3% year to date, 5.5% over 1 year and 184.3% over 5 years give a very different picture of how the market has treated the company. Recent coverage of Pure Storage has focused on its role in data storage...

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:ALNY) reports its first full year of profitability, supported by its TTR franchise. The company introduces a new RNAi manufacturing platform aimed at supporting its growing portfolio of RNA targeted medicines. Alnylam enters new industry partnerships that expand its presence across RNA therapeutics and drug discovery. For investors watching RNA based medicines, Alnylam sits at the center of a maturing part of biotech with an approved TTR franchise and a...

Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sumitomo Forestry in an all cash deal. The transaction will take Tri Pointe private as a wholly owned subsidiary and its shares are expected to be delisted upon closing. Multiple law firms have launched investigations into whether the deal terms and process are fair to Tri Pointe shareholders. For investors watching NYSE:TPH, this buyout comes after a period of strong share price performance. The stock is at...

Wondering if Resolute Holdings Management is starting to offer value at its current share price, or if it still looks fully priced? This article walks through the key signals that matter. The stock last closed at US$179.59, after a 7 day return of an 11.6% decline and a 30 day return of a 13.0% decline, while the year to date return sits at a 3.7% decline. All of these moves can influence how investors think about both upside and risk today. Recent coverage of Resolute Holdings Management...

What Centerspace’s Latest Earnings Mean For Investors Centerspace (CSR) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, pairing a quarterly net loss with a profitable full year and new guidance that points to an expected net loss per share in 2026. The company reported fourth quarter sales of US$66.62 million versus US$66.41 million a year earlier, with a net loss of US$18.38 million and basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations of US$1.10. For 2025 as a whole,...

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) has raised its quarterly dividend, signaling management’s view of the company’s financial position and cash generation. After shutting down its Los Angeles refinery, the company is leasing storage tanks in the Bahamas and supplying gasoline into California through alternative channels. These moves affect how Phillips 66 sources, stores, and delivers fuel to a key West Coast market. Phillips 66, a major player in refining and midstream operations, is at the center of...

Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE:APLE) announced that board member Kristian Gathright has resigned from its Board of Directors. Gathright is leaving the board after seven years of service. The company stated that the resignation is not related to any disagreement with its operations, policies, or practices. Apple Hospitality REIT focuses on owning a large portfolio of hotel properties, so board continuity and experience can influence how it oversees capital allocation, brand relationships, and...

Block (NYSE:XYZ) revamped Cash App's Bitcoin fee structure, cutting fees to zero for large and recurring purchases and widening withdrawal limits and funding options. Square introduced an AI assistant in the UK, integrated into its platform to support business users with conversational, data driven insights. For Block, which operates Cash App and Square within a single platform, these product moves sit at the intersection of payments, crypto access, and small business software. The Bitcoin...

If you are wondering whether Rigetti Computing's current share price reflects its true potential or risk, you are in the right place for a closer look at what that price might actually represent. The stock has recently been volatile, with a 5.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 39.1% decline over 30 days and a 33.9% decline year to date, while still showing a 41.3% return over the past year and a very large gain over 3 years. Recent market attention on Rigetti has been shaped by ongoing...

Kyndryl Holdings (NYSE:KD) has filed its delayed quarterly report after identifying material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. The company outlined remediation efforts aimed at strengthening its control environment and stated that no financial restatements are required. Kyndryl is also facing a securities class action lawsuit alleging that prior disclosures about internal controls and financial results were misleading. Kyndryl enters this news cycle with its shares at...

Toast (NYSE:TOST) and Instacart have entered a partnership to link Toast retail customers' in-store inventory with the Instacart marketplace. The collaboration aims to expand online reach for retailers using Toast and streamline e-commerce operations. Toast-powered restaurants are expected to gain new tools for just-in-time supply procurement through Instacart. For investors watching NYSE:TOST, this move sits at the intersection of restaurant tech, retail software and online grocery...

In February 2026, Digital Realty Trust filed an omnibus shelf registration covering common and preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants and debt securities, and separately registered a US$3.00 billion at-the-market follow-on common equity program. This move follows its recently reported 2025 results and 2026 guidance, signaling a plan to keep substantial funding options open while managing growth and balance sheet needs. Next, we will examine how this US$3.00 billion at-the-market equity...

In February 2026, Ascendis Pharma A/S reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales of €247.5 million and a net loss of €33.56 million, and full-year 2025 sales of €720.13 million alongside a net loss of €228.03 million, all showing year-on-year improvement in both revenue and losses per share. These earnings, which combined much higher sales with smaller losses, prompted several major Wall Street firms to reiterate positive views on Ascendis Pharma’s prospects, highlighting how...

In February 2026, FirstEnergy Corp. announced plans by its Mon Power and Potomac Edison subsidiaries to build a 1,200‑MW natural gas plant alongside the Fort Martin coal station in West Virginia and seek approval for three new solar farms as part of a more balanced resource mix. The combination of a large proposed gas facility and incremental solar capacity highlights how FirstEnergy is reconfiguring its generation portfolio while still pursuing regulated investment returns. Now, we’ll...

If you are wondering whether Pagaya Technologies' share price really reflects what the business is worth, you are not alone. This article focuses on what the current valuation might be telling you. Despite interest in AI enabled financial technology, Pagaya's share price has seen sharp declines recently, with a 10.1% drop over the last 7 days, 44.1% over the last 30 days, 44.8% year to date and 27.4% over the past year, while the 3 year return sits at 6.0%. Recent news flow around Pagaya has...

Flowers Foods (FLO) has entered a transition phase after reporting a fourth quarter net loss tied to a sizable impairment of intangible assets, while also issuing 2026 sales guidance and reshaping its direct store delivery leadership. See our latest analysis for Flowers Foods. The earnings release and impairment announcement were followed by a sharp reset in sentiment. The 1 day share price return was negative 6.76% and the 7 day share price return was negative 18.20%. This left the 1 year...

If you are wondering whether International Seaways is still attractively priced after a strong run, this article will walk you through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock recently closed at US$64.42, with returns of 6.2% over 7 days, 14.3% over 30 days, 37.1% year to date and 79.3% over 1 year. Given this performance, it is understandable if you are asking what is already priced in. Recent coverage of International Seaways has focused on its position in the...

Event context and recent share performance AXT (AXTI) has drawn attention after a very large total return over the past 3 months, alongside a 5.1% gain over the past month and a 4.2% decline over the past week. See our latest analysis for AXT. At a share price of $23.21, AXT’s recent pullback, with a 1-day share price return of a 4.25% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 4.68% decline, sits against a strong 90-day share price return of 129.57% and a very large 1-year total shareholder...

What Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) investors are reacting to Marsh & McLennan Companies (MRSH) shares closed at US$175.83 on Tuesday, with recent returns showing mixed momentum, including a negative move over the past month and year, alongside a positive 3 year and 5 year total return profile. See our latest analysis for Marsh & McLennan Companies. For Marsh & McLennan Companies, the recent share price pullback, including a 30 day share price return of 3.6% decline and a 1 year total...

FMC Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales falling to US$1,083.3 million and a very large net loss of US$1,720.8 million, alongside full-year 2025 sales of US$3.47 billion and a net loss of US$2.24 billion. Alongside these weak results, FMC issued 2026 revenue guidance that implies another year of sales decline and disclosed that its Board is exploring strategic options to strengthen the balance sheet and enhance the portfolio. Next, we'll examine how FMC's...

Why Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) is on investors’ radar Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has drawn attention after its recent rebranding from Cedar Fair, L.P., shifting investor focus to how the combined amusement and resort portfolio might align with the stock’s mixed short term and longer term return profile. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. At a share price of US$15.55, Six Flags Entertainment has seen a 14.93% 90 day share price return but a 66.02% decline in 1 year...

Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) has placed its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia into care and maintenance. The company has halted planned expansion phases at Kemerton, revising its investment plans for the site. Albemarle is recording significant long lived asset impairment charges related to its Australian lithium operations. The moves are intended to improve financial flexibility and profitability while lithium demand remains generally supported. For investors watching NYSE:ALB,...

Why Urban Outfitters Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Urban Outfitters (URBN) is drawing fresh attention as investors weigh its recent share performance against its current valuation metrics. With the stock near US$71.62, some are reassessing how its retail brands and growth profile are being priced. See our latest analysis for Urban Outfitters. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 20.23% 90 day share price return and a 24.77% one year total shareholder return, so momentum looks constructive...