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New IsoShield power modules put Texas Instruments (TXN) in focus Texas Instruments (TXN) has drawn fresh attention after unveiling isolated power modules using its IsoShield packaging technology, targeting higher power density and smaller footprints for data centers and electric vehicles. The UCC34141-Q1 and UCC33420 modules, shown at the 2026 APEC conference in San Antonio, are designed to combine up to three times higher power density with solution size reductions that can reach 70%, while...

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) announced a new multi-source agreement for a high-density, liquid-cooled pluggable optics module called XPO. The XPO module is designed to increase network throughput and density for AI data centers while addressing cooling challenges. Major optical suppliers are participating in the MSA, aiming to support broad industry adoption of the XPO format. Arista Networks comes into this announcement with shares at $126.68 and a reported 5-year return of around 7x. The...

Affiliated Managers Group recently reported growing momentum as investors showed strong demand for its affiliates’ differentiated, tax-aware and alternative investment solutions, while preparing a U.S. wealth platform reshaping that includes a partnership with Brown Brothers Harriman announced ahead of its launch. At the same time, several AMG-affiliated mutual funds such as Yacktman and River Road strategies have been highlighted for their performance and fee profiles, reinforcing how...

Investors may be wondering whether Madison Square Garden Entertainment, at around US$60 a share, still offers value or whether most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock has returned 6.1% over the last 7 days, is up 11.0% year to date, and has gained 92.5% over the past year. These moves can change how the market views both its potential and its risks. Recent coverage has focused on Madison Square Garden Entertainment as a pure play on live entertainment venues and...

Legal shock and boardroom changes put Super Micro Computer in focus The legal issues around Super Micro Computer (SMCI) moved from background risk to center stage after U.S. authorities unsealed an indictment tied to alleged export control violations involving Nvidia powered servers. The Justice Department detailed allegations that three individuals associated with Super Micro diverted approximately US$2,500 million of AI server shipments to customers in China without required export...

Core Scientific (CORZ) recently expanded its delayed draw bridge credit facility, increasing total term loan commitments to US$1.0b and drawing the full US$500.0m incremental tranche, a sizeable move for shareholders to consider. See our latest analysis for Core Scientific. The financing news lands at a time when Core Scientific's 1-day share price return of 6.08% and 30-day share price return of 6.08% suggest building momentum, while its 1-year total shareholder return of 126.99% points to a...

Diamondback Energy (NasdaqGS:FANG) saw a significant secondary share offering by its largest shareholder, increasing the public float without raising new capital for the company. The transaction comes as crude prices have pulled back and sector volatility has picked up around U.S. regulatory changes and evolving geopolitical risks. These developments follow a week where attention was centered on valuation and price momentum rather than ownership changes and external pressures on the...

Moody’s recent upgrade of Flagstar Bank National Association (FLG) deposit ratings to investment grade, along with board changes and large scale tech modernization, gives investors fresh information to reassess the bank’s risk profile. See our latest analysis for Flagstar Bank National Association. That upgrade comes after a steady run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 4.66% and a year to date share price return of 7.41%. The 1 year total shareholder return sits at...

Why Metropolitan Bank Holding’s latest moves matter for shareholders Metropolitan Bank Holding (MCB) has drawn attention after expanding its equity offering to strengthen capital, while recent analyst commentary, including a downgrade, has shifted research sentiment around the stock. See our latest analysis for Metropolitan Bank Holding. At a latest share price of US$83.47, MCB’s 8.44% year to date share price return contrasts with a 65.91% total shareholder return over one year and 185.29%...

Lennar recently announced the debut of three new townhome communities in Southwest Florida, introducing two all-new Briarcliff and Ashford designs with three-bedroom, two-bath layouts, starting in the US$200,000s and featuring its Everything's Included® package of finishes and appliances. By pairing attainable, low-maintenance townhomes in well-connected Fort Myers and Cape Coral corridors with flexible financing through Lennar Mortgage, the company is aiming to appeal directly to buyers...

Nebius recently announced plans to build a new AI “factory” campus in Lappeenranta, Finland, with up to 310 MW of capacity coming online from 2027, while also rolling out its Nebius AI Cloud 3.5 platform upgrade featuring serverless AI capabilities, new NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs, and enhanced data transfer and management tools. Together with very large multi‑year AI infrastructure contracts with Microsoft and Meta and a US$2.00 billion NVIDIA investment, these moves reinforce...

Coinbase Global (NasdaqGS:COIN) has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust company charter. The charter would allow Coinbase to offer crypto custody and trust services on a national basis, subject to final regulatory conditions. Coinbase is also integrating its premium exchange data onchain through Chainlink’s DataLink for use by DeFi protocols. With a recent share price of $171.46, Coinbase Global sits at the center of the...

In late March 2026, Monolithic Power Systems reported record fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations and highlighted growing demand for its silicon-based power solutions for AI data centers, while Executive Vice President and General Counsel Saria Tseng sold about US$25.94 million of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Together with analyst upgrades and comparisons to leading AI chipmakers, this combination of strong earnings and heightened AI data center...

PENGuin Solutions (PENG) put the focus firmly on profitability in Q2 2026, reporting revenue of US$343.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.59 on net income of US$30.8 million. Over the trailing twelve months, the company recorded revenue of about US$1.35 billion and EPS of US$0.72. In recent quarters, revenue has moved between US$324.3 million and US$365.5 million, while quarterly EPS has ranged from a small loss to US$0.59. For investors, a key point is that margins are now pointing in a more...

SAIC-GM-Wuling, GM's Chinese joint venture, is exploring vehicle production in Mexico to address tariff exposure in North America. NYSE:GM is considering a new engineering hub in Silicon Valley focused on technology and product development. GM has raised destination charges for its full size trucks and SUVs, with the exact increase not publicly detailed. For investors following NYSE:GM, these updates touch on manufacturing, technology, and pricing at the same time. GM operates as a global...

Starwood Property Trust (NYSE:STWD) has authorized a new $400 million share repurchase program. Management reported stronger earnings and improved dividend coverage alongside the buyback announcement. The company highlighted these capital allocation moves as a key update for current and prospective shareholders. Starwood Property Trust is drawing fresh attention with its new buyback and dividend coverage update at a time when the shares trade around $17.22. The stock has seen a 34.7% total...

Evergy recently extended its 23-year streak of dividend increases and secured new power-supply agreements with data center customers, underpinned by its BBB+ S&P credit rating and sizable multi-year capital spending plan. Together, the rising dividend, expanding data center load, and strong balance sheet underscore how Evergy is leaning into long-term infrastructure and cash-flow resilience. Next, we'll explore how these expanding data center agreements might reshape Evergy's investment...

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) agreed an exclusive deal with Rivian to deploy the newest R2 autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform. The agreement includes a US$300 million investment by Uber and a multi year rollout plan across major U.S. cities. The partnership focuses on using electric autonomous vehicles to support Uber's ride hailing operations and expand its autonomous supply. For investors following NYSE:UBER, this move sits at the intersection of ride hailing, electric vehicles and...

Valero Energy (VLO) is back in focus after the recent explosion and fire at its Port Arthur refinery in Texas, ongoing legal action, partial unit downtime, and a higher dividend changed the stock’s risk profile. See our latest analysis for Valero Energy. Recent events around the Port Arthur incident, legal action, and the partial downtime of the diesel hydrotreater sit against a powerful backdrop, with a 30-day share price return of 12.12% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 119.85%...

Charter Communications filed an exempt solicitation ahead of its 2026 annual meeting. The company is seeking shareholder support for a proposal requesting a political expenditures report. The filing highlights rising investor focus on transparency around corporate political spending at NasdaqGS:CHTR. Charter Communications, NasdaqGS:CHTR, is drawing fresh attention from shareholders after moving to solicit support for a political expenditures report proposal. The company’s shares last...

If you are wondering whether Carpenter Technology's share price still offers value after a strong run, the key is understanding what the current market price is actually baking in. The stock closed at US$391.51, with returns of around flat over 7 days, a 2.4% decline over 30 days, a 15.7% gain year to date and a 135.9% gain over the last year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are both very large. Recent attention on sector trends and company specific developments has kept Carpenter...

Riot Platforms (NasdaqCM: RIOT) has approved a phased declassification of its Board of Directors. The company plans to shift toward annual elections for all directors starting in 2029. This change follows shareholder proposals calling for greater board accountability and transparency. Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining and infrastructure company, is making this governance adjustment at a time when digital asset businesses face close scrutiny on capital allocation, risk controls, and...

In recent days, Jim Cramer used his Mad Money lightning round to criticize Western Union’s earnings power and growth prospects, even as the company offers a relatively high dividend yield and low forward P/E. At the same time, renewed attention on Convera’s partnership with Ripple highlights how Western Union’s former business unit is embracing blockchain payments infrastructure that the parent company once deemed too costly. Next, we’ll examine how Cramer’s critique of Western Union’s...

Duos Technologies Group (NasdaqCM:DUOT) has reported its FY 2025 third quarter with revenue of US$6.9 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.06, setting the tone for a year where profitability remains under pressure. The company has seen revenue move from US$1.5 million in Q2 2024 to US$4.0 million in Q1 2025 and then US$6.9 million in Q3 2025. Over the same periods, quarterly basic EPS losses shifted from US$0.43 to US$0.18 and then US$0.06, giving investors a clearer read on how sales growth...