NYSE:ENOV
NYSE:ENOVMedical Equipment

Is Enovis (ENOV) Elevating Execution Risk Management With Its New Chief Administrative Officer?

On January 5, 2026, Enovis Corporation appointed former McKinsey Senior Partner Emeritus Oliver Engert as its first Chief Administrative Officer, tasked with overseeing strategy development, organizational efficiency, and operational excellence. This newly created role brings three decades of advisory experience in transformation, M&A, and performance improvement directly into Enovis’ executive team, potentially sharpening how the company executes on its long-term plans. Next, we’ll examine...
NYSE:CE
NYSE:CEChemicals

What Does Scott Sutton’s Exit Mean for Celanese’s (CE) Governance and Cash Flow Priorities?

Celanese Corporation recently announced that Scott M. Sutton resigned from its Board of Directors after being appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., with both parties emphasizing that the departure was amicable and unrelated to disagreements over policies or operations. Sutton’s exit draws attention to Celanese’s board composition and succession planning, raising questions about how governance changes may influence its long-term execution on cost efficiency...
NYSE:BVN
NYSE:BVNMetals and Mining

Assessing Compañía de Minas Buenaventura (NYSE:BVN) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA (BVN) has attracted fresh attention after a recent share price move, with the stock showing double digit returns over the past month and the past 3 months. Investors are reassessing its current valuation and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA. Those recent double digit share price returns over the past month and past 3 months come on top of a 12.63% year to date share price return, alongside a very strong 1 year total...
NYSE:PMT
NYSE:PMTMortgage REITs

A Look At PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust’s Valuation As KBRA Weighs In On New RMBS Deal

KBRA’s preliminary RMBS ratings put PennyMac’s securitization activity in focus KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to 57 classes of mortgage backed notes from PMT Loan Trust 2026-INV1, a prime RMBS deal sponsored by PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) through its subsidiary PennyMac Corp. The pool consists of agency eligible loans tied mainly to investment properties and second homes, with significant borrower equity and a weighted average original credit score of 779. This has drawn...
NYSE:CDP
NYSE:CDPOffice REITs

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Is Up 7.5% After New High-Security Build-to-Suit Deals - Has The Bull Case Changed?

COPT Defense Properties recently executed build-to-suit leases with a Fortune 100 company in San Antonio and the University of Maryland’s ARLIS in College Park, committing about US$153 million of capital to high-security and research-focused developments after completing 557,000 square feet of vacancy leasing in 2025. These projects deepen COPT Defense’s presence in mission-critical Defense/IT and university-affiliated research hubs, underscoring strong tenant demand for secure, specialized...
NYSE:DV
NYSE:DVMedia

AI-Powered CTV Verification Launch Could Be A Game Changer For DoubleVerify Holdings (DV)

Earlier this month, DoubleVerify launched DV Authentic Streaming TV at CES 2026, an AI-powered solution aimed at improving transparency, media quality, and ad performance for connected and streaming TV campaigns by unifying content discovery, reporting, analytics, and optimization in a single workflow. A distinctive feature is its use of granular program-level and app-level signals, such as genre, maturity ratings, viewer scores, and attention insights, to give advertisers more accountable...
NasdaqGS:IQ
NasdaqGS:IQEntertainment

Should iQIYI’s First Offline “iQIYI LAND” Park Shift How Investors View IQ’s IP Monetization Strategy?

On January 1, 2026, iQIYI announced that iQIYI LAND, its first global offline entertainment park, would open in Yangzhou on February 8, 2026, featuring seven immersive zones built around its Chinese film and TV IP, with ticket presales starting January 16. This move extends iQIYI’s content ecosystem into offline, tech-enabled themed experiences, tapping into China’s growing theme park sector while reinforcing the value of its existing IP portfolio. We’ll now examine how launching iQIYI LAND...
NasdaqGS:DMLP
NasdaqGS:DMLPOil and Gas

Insider Buying And Higher Dividend Prompt Fresh Look At Dorchester Minerals (DMLP) Valuation

Insider buying and dividend change put Dorchester Minerals (DMLP) in focus Recent insider buying by CEO Bradley J. Ehrman, alongside a higher quarterly dividend, has pushed Dorchester Minerals (DMLP) onto many investors’ watchlists as they reassess the partnership’s income profile and management alignment. See our latest analysis for Dorchester Minerals. At a share price of US$23.19, Dorchester Minerals has seen a mixed pattern recently, with a 1 day share price return of 1.27% and a 30 day...
NasdaqGM:MAZE
NasdaqGM:MAZEPharmaceuticals

Assessing Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) Valuation After Its Recent Share Price Momentum

Maze Therapeutics (MAZE) has drawn investor interest after recent trading performance, with the stock closing at US$40.32. You might be asking how that price lines up with the company’s current fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Maze Therapeutics. The recent 46.99% 3 month share price return suggests momentum has been building around Maze Therapeutics, even as investors weigh its early stage pipeline against current financial results. If Maze has caught your attention, this could be a...
NasdaqGS:VRNT
NasdaqGS:VRNTSoftware

Do Verint’s (VRNT) TrustRadius CX Awards Hint At Durable Competitive Moats In AI Automation?

In early January 2026, Verint Systems announced it had won two TrustRadius 2026 Buyer’s Choice awards, with top ratings in the Contact Center category based on customer reviews. The awards highlight customer trust in Verint’s AI and automation-powered CX Automation platform, underlining its ability to deliver measurable business outcomes at scale. We’ll now examine how this fresh customer-driven recognition of Verint’s AI-powered CX Automation platform may influence the company’s broader...
NasdaqGS:HQY
NasdaqGS:HQYHealthcare

Did Goldman's HQY Downgrade Amid Bullish Peers Just Reframe HealthEquity's Valuation Debate?

In the past week, Goldman Sachs downgraded HealthEquity (NASDAQ: HQY) from Neutral to Sell, sparking a reassessment of the company’s outlook among Wall Street analysts. This downgrade stands in contrast to other firms that have recently reiterated or raised positive ratings, underscoring growing debate over HealthEquity’s near-term growth drivers and business momentum. We’ll now examine how Goldman Sachs’ bearish turn and the emerging split in analyst opinion may reshape HealthEquity’s...
NYSE:RXO
NYSE:RXOTransportation

A Look At RXO (RXO) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Insider Buying

RXO (RXO) stock has been in focus after the company reported stronger quarterly revenue and a much smaller GAAP loss than a year ago, along with insider share purchases that drew fresh investor attention. See our latest analysis for RXO. The stronger quarter and insider buying have arrived after a mixed stretch for investors, with a 7 day share price return of 14.88% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 39.23%, suggesting recent momentum is improving from a weaker longer term...
NasdaqGS:OSBC
NasdaqGS:OSBCBanks

A Look At Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) Valuation As Net Interest Income Growth Supports Market Share Gains

Why Old Second Bancorp is back on investors’ radar Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) is attracting attention after several years of strong net interest income growth, linked to its high-yielding loan book and 4.8% net interest margin, which are supporting market share gains. See our latest analysis for Old Second Bancorp. At a share price of $19.78, Old Second Bancorp has seen a 16.01% 90 day share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 16.18% and 5 year total shareholder return...
NasdaqGS:PHAT
NasdaqGS:PHATPharmaceuticals

Assessing Phathom Pharmaceuticals (PHAT) Valuation After Recent Share Price Volatility

What recent performance says about Phathom Pharmaceuticals Without a single clear news catalyst, Phathom Pharmaceuticals (PHAT) has still drawn attention after a recent month of modest gains, a stronger move over the past 3 months, and a sharply positive 1 year total return. Those returns sit against a value score of 4 and a share price of about $15.02 at the last close. This has prompted some investors to compare that recent performance with the company’s current fundamentals. See our latest...
NasdaqGS:SHOO
NasdaqGS:SHOOLuxury

Steven Madden (SHOO) Is Up 6.8% After Analyst Upgrade On Kurt Geiger Integration Prospects - What's Changed

Earlier this week, Needham analyst Tom Nikic upgraded Steven Madden from Hold to Buy, citing the company’s positioning to benefit from evolving fashion trends and the integration of recently acquired Kurt Geiger. The upgrade reflects growing analyst confidence that Kurt Geiger could meaningfully enhance Steven Madden’s sales mix and profitability profile over the next few years. We’ll now examine how expectations for margin improvement from the Kurt Geiger acquisition may influence Steven...
NYSE:THG
NYSE:THGInsurance

A Look At Hanover Insurance Group (THG) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Recent performance snapshot for Hanover Insurance Group Hanover Insurance Group (THG) has drawn investor attention after a period where the share price showed a 2% decline over the past week and a 6.3% decline over the past month. Over the past 3 months, the stock shows a 2.5% decline, while the year to date return is down 3.3%. This sits alongside a 1 year total return of 20.2% and a 5 year total return of 63.1%. See our latest analysis for Hanover Insurance Group. Recent share price...
NasdaqGM:OCS
NasdaqGM:OCSPharmaceuticals

Oculis Holding (OCS) Is Up 15.3% After FDA Breakthrough Status For Privosegtor In Optic Neuritis

Oculis Holding AG recently announced that the U.S. FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to its neuroprotective candidate Privosegtor for optic neuritis, supported by positive Phase 2 ACUITY trial data and initiation of the PIONEER registrational program in multiple optic neuropathies. This milestone, alongside the late-stage OCS-01 eye drop program for diabetic macular edema, positions Oculis as an emerging player in high unmet-need neuro-ophthalmic and retinal diseases with...
NYSE:ENVA
NYSE:ENVAConsumer Finance

A Look At Enova International (ENVA) Valuation As Lower Rates And Easier Lending Support Growth Prospects

Falling interest rates and easier lending standards have put Enova International (ENVA) back in focus for investors, as its data driven fintech lending model and shareholder returns come under renewed scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Enova International. At a latest share price of $161.6, Enova’s 30 day share price return of 14.29% and 90 day share price return of 55.37% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 70.03% and 5 year total shareholder return above 5x. This suggests...
NasdaqGM:APPN
NasdaqGM:APPNSoftware

Will Appian’s (APPN) Renewed Trade Secret Retrial Against Pegasystems Reshape Its Legal Risk Narrative

In early January 2026, Appian said it will press ahead with its trade secret lawsuit against Pegasystems after the Virginia Supreme Court sent the case back for retrial and rejected Pegasystems’ bid to have it thrown out, with the court’s opinion describing how Pegasystems allegedly hired a “spy” to obtain Appian information. The continued legal battle, including unresolved trade secret claims and an unchallenged finding under the Virginia Computer Crimes Act, keeps legal risk and potential...
NasdaqGS:PRDO
NasdaqGS:PRDOConsumer Services

A Look At Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Valuation After New US$100 Million Buyback And Outlook Reaffirmation

What Perdoceo’s New Buyback Means for Investors Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has put a fresh US$100 million share repurchase program in place, replacing its earlier authorization and running through June 30, 2027, while reaffirming its 2026 adjusted operating income outlook. This combination of a new buyback and unchanged guidance gives investors a concrete update on how management is thinking about capital allocation, earnings quality and the current share price, all using information the...
NYSE:IDT
NYSE:IDTTelecom

Will December’s NRS Same-Store Sales Jump Reshape IDT's (IDT) Data-Driven Retail Narrative?

In December 2025, NRSInsights reported that same-store sales on the National Retail Solutions point-of-sale platform increased 4.5% year over year, while the average price paid for the top 500 items rose 2.3%. This combination of higher volumes and prices points to resilient demand at independent retailers using IDT’s NRS platform, underlining the importance of its data-driven retail ecosystem. Next, we’ll examine how this December same-store sales growth could influence IDT’s existing...
NasdaqGM:RAPP
NasdaqGM:RAPPPharmaceuticals

FDA Phase 3 Green Light for RAP-219 Might Change The Case For Investing In Rapport Therapeutics (RAPP)

In early January 2026, Rapport Therapeutics announced that the FDA had cleared RAP-219 to enter Phase 3 registrational trials for focal onset seizures and confirmed broader pipeline progress, including bipolar mania, long-acting injectables, and a lifted clinical hold on its diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain trial. This combination of an advanced late-stage epilepsy program and a broadened neurology and pain portfolio highlights Rapport’s effort to build a multi-indication franchise...
NasdaqGS:SBLK
NasdaqGS:SBLKShipping

Is It Too Late To Consider Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) After Strong Multi‑Year Returns?

This article is for readers wondering whether Star Bulk Carriers still offers value at today’s price or whether most of the opportunity is already reflected in the share price, and is aimed at helping you frame that question clearly. The stock closed at US$19.64, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 0.9% over 30 days, 1.4% year to date and 31.0% over the past year, plus 16.3% over 3 years and 199.1% over 5 years. These figures can shape how investors think about both upside and risk...
NasdaqGS:ELVN
NasdaqGS:ELVNPharmaceuticals

Assessing Enliven Therapeutics (ELVN) Valuation After Encouraging ENABLE Trial Data

Enliven Therapeutics (ELVN) shares moved after the company released encouraging initial Phase 1b ENABLE data for ELVN-001 in heavily pretreated chronic myeloid leukemia patients who are relapsed, refractory, or intolerant to existing tyrosine kinase inhibitors. See our latest analysis for Enliven Therapeutics. The latest ENABLE readout arrived alongside a board refresh, with industry veteran Scott Garland joining as a director. The stock has been highly reactive. Enliven Therapeutics has seen...