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NYSE:ALB
NYSE:ALBChemicals

Idling Kemerton While Keeping Volumes Flat Could Be A Game Changer For Albemarle (ALB)

Albemarle Corporation recently idled Train 1, the last operating unit at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia, after previously halting Train 2 and cancelling further expansion, while also recording US$245.60 million of long-lived asset impairments in the fourth quarter of 2025. Despite these cuts, Albemarle expects the Kemerton decision to lift adjusted EBITDA from the second quarter of 2026, maintain projected 2026 volumes via other production channels, and support its...
NYSE:CVX
NYSE:CVXOil and Gas

Chevron (CVX) Valuation Check After Mixed Short Term Share Price Moves

Chevron stock snapshot after recent performance Chevron (CVX) has attracted fresh attention after a period where the share price showed mixed short term moves, including a 2% one day decline against gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chevron. That 1 day share price return of negative 1.84% sits within a stronger recent pattern, with 30 day and year to date share price returns of 11.31% and 17%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.44%, suggesting...
NasdaqCM:PSIX
NasdaqCM:PSIXElectrical

A Look At Power Solutions International (PSIX) Valuation After Q3 Earnings Beat And Fresh Buy Recommendation

Power Solutions International (PSIX) is back in focus after third quarter results showed 62% year over year sales growth and a 60% earnings increase, both ahead of analyst expectations and followed by a fresh buy recommendation. See our latest analysis for Power Solutions International. The latest quarterly surprise has been met with strong buying interest, with the share price rising 7.99% in the last day, building on a 36.45% 7 day share price return and a very large 3 year total...
NYSE:OII
NYSE:OIIEnergy Services

A Look At Oceaneering International (OII) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength And Pullback

Oceaneering International (OII) has been on many investors’ radars after a recent stretch of strong share price performance, with the stock up about 20% over the past month and roughly 35% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Oceaneering International. That recent momentum sits within a stronger backdrop, with a 29.7% year to date share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of about 3.3x. However, the latest 1 day move was a 6% decline that may reflect shifting...
NYSE:PSA
NYSE:PSASpecialized REITs

Is Public Storage (PSA) Still Sensibly Priced After Its Recent Share Price Recovery?

If you are wondering whether Public Storage is still priced sensibly after its recent run, this article will walk through what the latest numbers say about the stock's current value. The shares most recently closed at US$292.37, with returns of 3.4% over 7 days, 4.5% over 30 days, 13.1% year to date, 1.1% over 1 year, 10.4% over 3 years and 54.2% over 5 years. These figures give useful context before comparing that price with underlying value. Recent news flow around Public Storage has...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

How Carnival’s Sustainability and Port Upgrades Will Impact Carnival Corporation & (CCL) Investors

Carnival Corporation recently combined operational updates, including a fleetwide preventive maintenance pact, expanded sustainability initiatives such as the “Every Drop Counts” water program, and port development plans like Ensenada Bay Village, alongside recognitions from Forbes and Fortune for workplace excellence and corporate reputation. This mix of operational execution, environmental progress, and employer accolades highlights how Carnival is working to strengthen guest experience,...
NasdaqGS:GLDD
NasdaqGS:GLDDConstruction

A Look At Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

Event overview and recent share performance Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has drawn fresh attention after a recent period of steady trading, with the stock last closing at $16.95 and logging positive returns over the month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. That steady recent trading sits within a stronger run, with a 30 day share price return of 23.27% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 52.43% and 3 year total shareholder return of about...
NYSE:RLX
NYSE:RLXTobacco

Should RLX Technology’s (RLX) New Profitability Amid High Leverage Reshape Its Risk Narrative?

RLX Technology, a vapor products company operating in China and abroad, recently reported a shift to positive operating performance even as investors remain concerned about its debt and leverage profile. This move into profitable operations, despite a heavy balance-sheet burden, highlights how operational improvements can partially offset financial-structure worries for the business. We’ll now examine how RLX’s improved operating performance, despite elevated leverage, may influence the...
NYSE:AM
NYSE:AMOil and Gas

Antero Midstream (AM) Q4 EPS Drop Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Antero Midstream (AM) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$244 million and basic EPS of US$0.11, compared with US$305.1 million of revenue and EPS of US$0.23 in the same quarter a year earlier. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$305.1 million in Q4 2024 through a range of US$308.8 million to US$323.1 million in 2025, while quarterly EPS moved between US$0.23 and US$0.26. This sets up a backdrop where margins and earnings quality sit at the...
NYSE:TAP
NYSE:TAPBeverage

A Look At Molson Coors (TAP) Valuation After Weaker Q3 Sales And Earnings Results

Weaker Q3 results put Molson Coors Beverage (TAP) under the microscope Molson Coors Beverage (TAP) recently reported quarterly results with a 2.3% decline in net sales and a 7.2% drop in adjusted EPS versus last year, missing analyst expectations and drawing a cautious reaction. See our latest analysis for Molson Coors Beverage. Despite the weaker quarterly report, the recent price action has been firm, with a 1 month share price return of 10.53% and a 3 month share price return of 17.10%...
NasdaqGS:ADP
NasdaqGS:ADPProfessional Services

ADP Award And US$6b Buyback Contrast With Recent Sentiment Signals

Automatic Data Processing, NasdaqGS:ADP, received Software Finder's Excellence Award for verified performance and customer satisfaction. The company announced that its board has authorized a new US$6b share repurchase program. These developments come alongside mixed analyst views and recent insider selling activity. ADP is a large provider of payroll, human capital management and related outsourcing services, so industry recognition tied to measurable client outcomes can matter for how...
NasdaqGS:AMD
NasdaqGS:AMDSemiconductor

Ariel Kelman Joins AMD To Sharpen AI And Data Center Story

Ariel Kelman has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Advanced Micro Devices, effective immediately. Kelman brings experience from senior roles at Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle. He will lead AMD's global marketing as the company pushes further into AI and data center markets. For investors watching NasdaqGS:AMD, the CMO hire comes with the stock trading at $205.94 and a 1-year return of 84.2%. The company has also seen a 7.0% gain over the past week, alongside a 157.2%...
NYSE:IONQ
NYSE:IONQTech

IonQ Expands Quantum Platform As Accuracy Record Reshapes Growth Story

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) has pursued aggressive expansion through multiple acquisitions to broaden its quantum computing platform. The company has achieved a world record in quantum machine accuracy, setting a new benchmark for its hardware capabilities. These developments mark a shift in IonQ's growth profile, with implications for its competitive position in quantum computing. IonQ operates in quantum computing, a field that seeks to solve certain problems far faster than classical machines. As...
NasdaqGS:NWE
NasdaqGS:NWEIntegrated Utilities

A Look At NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) Valuation After Earnings, Dividend Hike And Major Investment Plan

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has given investors a lot to process by combining full year 2025 results with a higher dividend, a planned merger with Black Hills, and a US$3.2b capital investment plan. See our latest analysis for NorthWestern Energy Group. The recent earnings release, dividend increase and Black Hills merger announcement come after a period of steady share price gains. The 30 day share price return was 3.63% and the 1 year total shareholder return was 36.22%, suggesting...
NasdaqGS:DXCM
NasdaqGS:DXCMMedical Equipment

DexCom Expands Stelo AI Features As Consumer Glucose Strategy Evolves

DexCom (NasdaqGS:DXCM) is rolling out new AI-enabled features for Stelo, its over-the-counter glucose biosensor. The update adds expanded Smart Food Logging and a broad nutrition database to help users link meals with glucose responses. The launch targets consumers interested in managing glucose health beyond traditional medical device use. DexCom, trading at $65.08, is adding these AI-driven tools to Stelo at a time when its share price has seen pressure, with a 1-year return of a 22.6%...
NYSE:KEX
NYSE:KEXShipping

Is Kirby (KEX) Priced Too Rich After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Kirby's current share price fairly reflects what you are getting as an investor, you are not alone. The stock invites a closer look at what you are actually paying for. Kirby recently closed at US$121.38, with returns of 2.2% over the past week, a 2.0% decline over the last month, 8.5% year to date, 12.8% over 1 year, 64.6% over 3 years and 107.0% over 5 years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in marine transportation, where investors often...
NasdaqGS:IDXX
NasdaqGS:IDXXMedical Equipment

Should Strong 2025 Results and 2026 Outlook for CAG Diagnostics Recurring Revenue Require Action From IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) Investors?

IDEXX Laboratories recently reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher sales of US$1,090.58 million and increased net income of US$248.19 million, alongside initial 2026 guidance calling for US$4.63–US$4.72 billion in revenue and earnings per share of US$14.29–US$14.80. Beyond the headline figures, management highlighted that growth is being led by CAG Diagnostics recurring revenue and supported by newer veterinary tests that have exceeded utilization expectations, underscoring...
NasdaqGS:QLYS
NasdaqGS:QLYSSoftware

Why Qualys (QLYS) Is Down 18.0% After Soft 2026 Outlook Tempers Strong 2025 Results

In early February 2026, Qualys reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$175.28 million and full-year 2025 sales of US$669.13 million, with higher net income and earnings per share than a year earlier, while also expanding its share repurchase authorization to US$1.60 billion and issuing 2026 revenue and earnings guidance. Alongside highlighting stronger non-GAAP profitability and growing adoption of its agentic AI-powered risk management offerings, Qualys' outlook for slower 2026 revenue...
NYSE:DBD
NYSE:DBDTech

Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) EPS Rebound Tests Bulls’ Margin Recovery Narrative

Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) earnings reset expectations with a sharp swing back into profit Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) has put a very different set of numbers on the table for FY 2025 so far, with Q3 revenue at US$945.2 million and EPS of US$1.13, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of US$1.36 on US$3.7 billion of revenue. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$927.1 million in Q3 2024 to US$945.2 million in Q3 2025, while EPS has shifted from a loss of US$0.60 per share in Q3 2024 to EPS of...