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NYSE:LEG
NYSE:LEGConsumer Durables

Is Leggett & Platt (LEG) Price Gains Justified By Earnings And Cash Flow Estimates?

If you are wondering whether Leggett & Platt’s recent share price puts it in the bargain bin or the danger zone, you are in the right place to focus on what the current valuation really suggests. The stock last closed at US$12.36, with returns of 3.9% over the past week, 12.5% over the past month, 12.5% year to date and 22.1% over the past year, set against 3 year and 5 year returns of 59.9% and 64.7% declines. Recent coverage around Leggett & Platt has largely focused on its share price...
NasdaqGS:SMTC
NasdaqGS:SMTCSemiconductor

Can Semtech (SMTC) Turn Ultra–Low-Power 5G RedCap Routers Into a Durable IoT Edge Advantage?

In late January 2026, Semtech Corporation announced two new AirLink 5G RedCap routers, the RX400 and EX400, designed to deliver future-proof, low-power 5G and LTE Cat-4 connectivity for industrial and commercial IoT, including remote and off-grid deployments. An interesting aspect is their sub-1W idle power consumption combined with rugged design and cloud-based fleet management, which opens up new IoT use cases where traditional high-power 5G equipment has been impractical. We’ll now...
NasdaqGS:WWD
NasdaqGS:WWDAerospace & Defense

US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Edge Higher On Firm Yields And Services Data

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Feb, 4 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with S&P 500 contracts up around 0.1%, as investors juggle rising bond yields and signs of steady global services activity. The US 10 year Treasury yield is around 4.29%, which means borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards and companies remain relatively high while some investors also expect two interest rate cuts this year. At the same time, a run of services PMIs from...
NasdaqGS:SEIC
NasdaqGS:SEICCapital Markets

A Look At SEI Investments (SEIC) Valuation After Record Earnings Beat And Ongoing Buybacks

SEI Investments (SEIC) drew fresh investor attention after reporting record fourth quarter 2025 earnings that topped market forecasts, supported by broad-based revenue growth, margin improvement, and continued share repurchases. See our latest analysis for SEI Investments. Despite the strong Q4 results and ongoing buybacks, the latest 1-day share price return of a 5.14% decline to US$84.13 and a modest 30-day share price gain of 1.35% suggest momentum is consolidating, even as the 3-year...
NYSE:FUBO
NYSE:FUBOInteractive Media and Services

Is FuboTV (FUBO) Now An Opportunity After Recent Share Price Slump?

If you are wondering whether FuboTV at around US$1.77 is a bargain or a value trap, starting with a clear view of its current valuation can help you frame that question. The stock has been under pressure recently, with a 25.3% decline over the last 7 days and a 31.7% decline over the last 30 days and year to date, which can change how the market is pricing its risk and potential. Recent headlines have continued to focus on FuboTV's position in streaming and live sports, along with ongoing...
NYSE:NVO
NYSE:NVOPharmaceuticals

Has Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) Share Price Slump Opened A Long Term Opportunity?

If you have been wondering whether Novo Nordisk's current share price reflects its true worth, this breakdown will help you frame that question in a clear, practical way. The stock last closed at US$50.30, with returns of a 20% decline over 7 days, 4% decline over 30 days, 4% decline year to date, 37.9% decline over 1 year and 25.2% decline over 3 years, while the 5 year return stands at a 50% gain. These moves come against a backdrop of ongoing market attention on large pharmaceutical and...
NYSE:SBH
NYSE:SBHSpecialty Retail

Is It Time To Reconsider Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) After Strong 1 Year Share Price Gain

If you are wondering whether Sally Beauty Holdings' share price still offers value at recent levels, this article walks through what the current market price might be implying about the business. The stock last closed at US$16.55, with returns of 8.8% over the past 7 days, 14.2% over the past month and year to date, and 55.3% over the past year. The 3 year and 5 year returns sit at negative 5.6% and 6.2% respectively, which gives a mixed picture for anyone looking at timing. Recent attention...
NasdaqGS:MBLY
NasdaqGS:MBLYAuto Components

Is Mobileye Global (MBLY) Now Offering Value After Steep Multi‑Year Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether Mobileye Global's current share price reflects its true worth, this article walks through what the numbers are actually saying about the stock. Mobileye Global's share price closed at US$8.74, with returns of a 13.3% decline over 7 days, a 22.2% decline over 30 days, a 22.2% decline year to date, a 45.1% decline over 1 year and a 79.6% decline over 3 years. Recent coverage has focused on Mobileye Global's position in assisted driving technologies and how...
NYSE:ATKR
NYSE:ATKRElectrical

Atkore (ATKR) Earnings Swings Keep Dividend Coverage Concerns In Focus

Atkore Q1 2026 Earnings Snapshot Atkore (ATKR) opened its new fiscal year with Q1 2026 results that sit against a mixed recent track record, with quarterly revenue over the last two reported periods at US$735.0 million and US$752.0 million, while EPS moved from US$1.26 to a loss of US$1.62 alongside net income shifting from a profit of US$42.3 million to a loss of US$54.3 million. Looking back further, the company has seen quarterly revenue range between US$661.6 million and US$822.4 million...
NasdaqGS:ACT
NasdaqGS:ACTDiversified Financial

Enact Holdings Ups Capital Returns With New Buyback And Steady Dividend

Enact Holdings (NasdaqGS:ACT) unveiled a new US$500 million share repurchase program. The company also entered into a share buyback agreement with Genworth Financial. Management reaffirmed its focus on shareholder returns by maintaining the quarterly dividend. Enact Holdings, a provider of mortgage insurance solutions, is making a sizable capital commitment with this new buyback authorization and agreement with Genworth Financial. For you as an investor, this combination of repurchases and...
NYSE:FBP
NYSE:FBPBanks

Stronger Earnings and Capital Returns Could Be A Game Changer For First BanCorp (FBP)

First BanCorp. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, posting net income of US$87.1 million versus US$75.7 million a year earlier, alongside modestly higher net charge-offs of US$20.4 million, or an annualized 0.63% of average loans. The bank paired these results with an 11% dividend increase to US$0.20 per share and completion of a US$50 million share repurchase, highlighting management’s confidence while nonperforming assets reached a record low and core deposits grew. We’ll now...
NYSE:BALL
NYSE:BALLPackaging

Ball (BALL) Earnings Growth And 5.6% Margin Challenge Longer‑Term Bearish Narratives

Ball (BALL) has put fresh numbers on the board for FY 2025, with third quarter revenue of US$3.4b and basic EPS of US$1.19, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$12.7b and EPS of US$2.53. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$2.9b in Q4 2024 to US$3.1b in Q1 2025, US$3.3b in Q2 2025 and US$3.4b in Q3 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from a small loss in Q4 2024 to US$0.64, US$0.77 and then US$1.19. This sets up a story that now turns on how durable these...