U.S. Diversified Financial Stock News

NYSE:STWD
NYSE:STWDMortgage REITs

Should Starwood’s Leadership Shift and High Payout Strategy Require Action From Starwood Property Trust (STWD) Investors?

Starwood Capital Group previously announced the appointment of John Gonnella as Senior Managing Director and Head of U.S. Asset Management, while Starwood Property Trust has drawn attention for offering a high dividend yield amid real estate sector volatility. Together, the leadership change at the broader Starwood platform and renewed focus on Starwood Property Trust’s dividend highlight how management execution and income appeal are central to investor interest in the mortgage REIT...
NYSE:WES
NYSE:WESOil and Gas

Assessing Western Midstream Partners (WES) Valuation As Long Term Projects and Income Story Attract Attention

Western Midstream Partners overview Western Midstream Partners (WES) has drawn fresh investor attention as its unit price hovers near recent levels, with performance over the past year and longer term prompting renewed interest in its income and valuation profile. See our latest analysis for Western Midstream Partners. At a recent share price of US$41.12, Western Midstream Partners has seen mild pressure in the past week but still carries positive momentum on a 30 day and year to date share...
NasdaqGM:NTLA
NasdaqGM:NTLABiotechs

Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) Is Down 6.6% After FDA Lifts Hold On Key ATTRv-PN Trial – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In late January 2026, Intellia Therapeutics reported that the FDA lifted the clinical hold on its MAGNITUDE-2 Phase 3 trial of nexiguran ziclumeran (nex-z) for patients with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy, following protocol changes and enhanced liver safety monitoring. This decision allows Intellia to restart enrollment in a key late-stage program for a gene-editing therapy that aims to permanently inactivate the TTR gene, potentially reshaping treatment options...
NYSE:XYZ
NYSE:XYZDiversified Financial

Block (SQ) Valuation Check As Bitcoin Payments And New Square Register Roll Out

Block (XYZ) is back in focus after rolling out Bitcoin payments for Square merchants and launching a second generation Square Register, while also attracting fresh capital from ARK Invest and renewed analyst attention. See our latest analysis for Block. Those product launches and crypto ties are arriving after a tough stretch, with a 30 day share price return showing a 21.69% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return showing a 34.40% loss, which points to fading momentum despite a recent...
NasdaqGS:VIAV
NasdaqGS:VIAVCommunications

Assessing Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Valuation After Earnings And AI Data Center Guidance

Earnings momentum and guidance behind the latest interest in Viavi Solutions Viavi Solutions (VIAV) has moved into focus after its recent earnings report, where management highlighted revenue contributions from data center and aerospace and defense customers, along with guidance calling for third quarter net revenue of US$386 million to US$400 million. See our latest analysis for Viavi Solutions. Those earnings and the guidance appear to have shifted sentiment quickly, with the share price at...
NasdaqGM:MNKD
NasdaqGM:MNKDBiotechs

Does Afrezza’s New Dosing Label Meaningfully Change The Bull Case For MannKind (MNKD)?

MannKind Corporation previously announced that the FDA approved an update to Afrezza’s Prescribing Information, revising starting mealtime doses for adults switching from injected or pump-delivered insulin based on recent modeling and clinical data. This label change is noteworthy because it offers clearer conversion guidance for clinicians, potentially making transitions to Afrezza more clinically manageable while highlighting its pulmonary safety considerations. With this labeling update...
NYSE:CLF
NYSE:CLFMetals and Mining

Is Cleveland Cliffs (CLF) Offering Value After A 47% One Year Share Price Gain

If you are wondering whether Cleveland-Cliffs is priced attractively right now, this article walks you through what the current share price might be implying about the company. The stock recently closed at US$14.73, with returns of 7.0% over 7 days, 22.3% over 30 days, 8.3% year to date and 46.7% over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 26.1% and 11.3% declines respectively. These moves sit against a broader backdrop where investors continue to reassess US steel and iron ore...
NYSEAM:UAMY
NYSEAM:UAMYMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider United States Antimony (UAMY) After A 1 Year Surge?

If you are looking at United States Antimony and wondering whether the recent excitement lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. The stock closed at US$8.61 recently, with returns of 17.5% over 7 days, 9.8% over 30 days, 45.2% year to date and 367.9% over 1 year, while the 3 year return is very large and the 5 year return stands at 441.5%. These moves have put the company back on the radar for investors who track materials and specialty metals stocks, especially given its...
NYSE:SEM
NYSE:SEMHealthcare

Is It Time To Reassess Select Medical Holdings (SEM) After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Select Medical Holdings is attractively priced today or if the current level already reflects its potential value, this article walks you through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price most recently closed at US$15.69, with returns of 4.3% over 7 days, 3.2% over 30 days, 5.9% year to date, 6.4% over 3 years and 15.9% over 5 years, while the 1 year return of a 15.2% decline shows that shorter term sentiment has been weaker. Recent news...
NYSE:FICO
NYSE:FICOSoftware

Fair Isaac Tech Mahindra Alliance Puts AI Decisioning And Valuation In Focus

Fair Isaac (NYSE:FICO) has entered a major global partnership with Tech Mahindra to expand AI powered decisioning solutions for BFSI clients worldwide. The partners are setting up a new Centre of Excellence to support deployment of Fair Isaac's platform and build industry specific use cases beyond traditional banking. The collaboration is aimed at helping financial institutions and other enterprises adopt AI driven decision tools at scale. Fair Isaac comes into this announcement with a...
NasdaqGS:CRTO
NasdaqGS:CRTOMedia

Assessing Criteo (CRTO) Valuation As It Rolls Out AI Agentic Commerce Recommendation Service

Criteo (CRTO) has launched its Agentic Commerce Recommendation Service, a new AI driven tool that connects shopping assistants and retailer chatbots to merchant inventory using real shopping behavior and transactional data. See our latest analysis for Criteo. For shareholders, the picture is mixed, with a 1-day share price return of 1.59%, a year-to-date share price return decline of 4.24%, and a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 57.82%. This suggests momentum has been fading even as...
NasdaqGS:EXPE
NasdaqGS:EXPEHospitality

A Look At Expedia Group (EXPE) Valuation After Strong Q3 Results And New Affirm Partnership

Expedia Group (EXPE) has been back in focus after a strong third quarter, featuring record Q3 revenue, a B2B segment with its 17th straight quarter of double-digit growth, and an expanded Buy Now, Pay Later partnership with Affirm. See our latest analysis for Expedia Group. Despite the positive third quarter and new partnerships, the share price has pulled back recently, with a 30 day share price return of a 20.30% decline and a year to date share price return of a 16.29% decline, while...
NYSE:RXO
NYSE:RXOTransportation

RXO (RXO) Q4 Loss Deepens To US$46m And Tests Rapid Earnings Growth Narrative

RXO (RXO) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$1.5b, a basic EPS loss of US$0.27 and net income loss of US$46m. This sits against a trailing twelve month picture of US$5.7b in revenue, a basic EPS loss of US$0.59 and a net income loss of US$100m. The company reported quarterly revenue in a tight band between US$1.4b and US$1.5b through FY 2025, while quarterly EPS losses ranged from US$0.05 to US$0.27 and net income losses moved between US$9m and US$46m. Altogether, these results point to...
NasdaqGS:BTSG
NasdaqGS:BTSGHealthcare

A Look At BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Valuation After Bullish Analyst Actions And Strong Growth Signals

Why BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Is Back on Investor Screens BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) has jumped into focus after a mix of upbeat analyst actions, stronger quarterly results, and multi year growth in revenue and earnings per share attracted fresh investor attention. See our latest analysis for BrightSpring Health Services. At a share price of $39.68, BrightSpring’s recent gains include a 3.44% 1 day share price return and a 19.73% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year...
NasdaqGS:HIMX
NasdaqGS:HIMXSemiconductor

Assessing Himax Technologies (HIMX) Valuation After New OLED Touch Controller Adoption News

Himax Technologies (HIMX) is back in focus after its HX85200 on-cell OLED touch controller IC won designs with multiple global IT brands, with mass production scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2026. See our latest analysis for Himax Technologies. Despite the product win, Himax Technologies’ latest share price of US$7.91 comes after a 1-day share price return of 4.22%, but a year to date share price return decline of 7.27% and a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 13.71%. This...
NYSE:CRCL
NYSE:CRCLSoftware

Is Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Quietly Building a Stablecoin Payments Moat with Polymarket and Hecto?

In early February 2026, Circle Internet Group announced a partnership with Polymarket under which Polymarket will migrate from bridged USDC.e on Polygon to native USDC, while Hecto Financial separately integrated Circle Payments Network to power cross‑border payments with regulated stablecoins such as USDC and EURC. Together, these moves highlight how Circle’s regulated stablecoins and settlement infrastructure are being woven into both onchain prediction markets and traditional-style...
NYSE:COMP
NYSE:COMPReal Estate

A Look At Compass (COMP) Valuation After Share Price Fall Despite Strong Start To New Financial Year

Compass (COMP) is back in focus after its shares fell, even as management described the start of the new financial year as strong. This has raised fresh questions about what the current price already reflects. See our latest analysis for Compass. At a share price of $12.27, Compass has seen a 43.5% 3 month share price return and a 64.5% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests sentiment has strengthened despite the recent pullback after its strong year opening update. If Compass’s move...
NYSE:VSH
NYSE:VSHElectronic

The Bull Case For Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) Could Change Following AI‑Driven Power Demand And Q4 Profit Return – Learn Why

Vishay Intertechnology recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$800.92 million, returning to a small profit and guiding first-quarter 2026 revenues to between US$800 million and US$830 million, while highlighting strong demand in industrial power, AI-related, and recovering automotive markets. At the same time, the company expanded its power portfolio with new high-temperature inductors and 1,200 V silicon carbide MOSFET modules, aiming to serve applications from ADAS and engine...
NasdaqCM:DNTH
NasdaqCM:DNTHBiotechs

Assessing Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) Valuation After New US$600m Shelf Registration Filing

What Dianthus Therapeutics’ New Shelf Registration Means For Investors Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) recently filed a US$600 million universal shelf registration covering common and preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, and units, giving the company flexibility to access capital over time. For you as an investor, a shelf like this does not mean an immediate offering. However, it does open the door to future fundraisings or transactions that could affect dilution, liquidity, and how the...
NasdaqGS:QNST
NasdaqGS:QNSTInteractive Media and Services

QuinStreet (QNST) EPS Surge To US$0.88 Tests Bearish Earnings Decline Narrative

QuinStreet (QNST) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of US$287.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.88, putting a spotlight on how its top and bottom lines are tracking after a year of swinging into profitability on a trailing basis. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$282.6 million in Q2 2025 to US$287.8 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from a US$0.03 loss to US$0.88 over the same period, giving investors a clearer view of how margins are now flowing...
NasdaqCM:SERV
NasdaqCM:SERVHospitality

Assessing Serve Robotics (SERV) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound And Analyst Target Discount

Serve Robotics (SERV) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the stock up about 16% over the past day, modestly higher over the past week, yet showing declines over the month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Serve Robotics. The latest 16.2% 1 day share price return at a share price of $10.675 contrasts with a 30 day share price return of a 20.8% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 45.2% decline, suggesting recent momentum is picking up after a...
NYSE:NCLH
NYSE:NCLHHospitality

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) Is Up 6.2% After Record Premium Bookings For Oceania Sonata Launch Day - Has The Bull Case Changed?

In early February 2026, Oceania Cruises, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, reported record-breaking launch-day bookings for its new Oceania Sonata ship, with demand so strong that the company increased the allocation of high-yield suite accommodations for its inaugural season. This surge in premium bookings highlights robust appetite for higher-end cruise experiences and reinforces Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ emphasis on expanding its luxury-focused fleet over the coming...
NasdaqCM:PLUG
NasdaqCM:PLUGElectrical

Plug Power Lawsuits Put DOE Loan Access And Hydrogen Plans Under Scrutiny

Multiple class action lawsuits have recently been filed against Plug Power (NasdaqCM:PLUG) over alleged misleading statements about access to Department of Energy loan funds. The suits claim investors were misled about the company’s ability to build hydrogen production facilities as originally communicated. These actions follow abrupt executive departures and a major shift in Plug Power’s hydrogen production plans. The legal challenges focus on corporate governance, disclosure practices, and...
NYSE:SPG
NYSE:SPGRetail REITs

Simon Property Group Ramps Up Buybacks And Redevelopment At Near Fair Value

Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) has authorized a $2b share repurchase program. Veteran real estate executive Martin J. Cicco has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. The company has launched a $250m redevelopment initiative for three premier retail properties acquired from Taubman Realty Group. Simon Property Group enters these moves with its shares at $199.6 and a track record of strong multi year returns, including 16.6% over the past year and 138.3% over five years. Recent...