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If you’ve got your eye on J. M. Smucker lately and you’re wondering if now’s the right time to buy, hold, or move on, you’re not alone. It’s a name that sits squarely in many investors’ portfolios, and yet the stock has had an eventful ride. Just in the past week, shares dipped by 2.3%, and over the past year, they’ve dropped 11.4%. If you broaden the lens, the five-year return peeks into the green at 6.5%, hinting at both resilience and ongoing market uncertainty. Some of that movement...

Earlier this week, Western Midstream Partners, LP filed a shelf registration for up to US$183.12 million in common units, offering 4,903,998 securities as part of an ESOP-related offering. This move signals Western Midstream's intent to supplement future capital access and support employee incentives, which can affect investor expectations around dilution and capital allocation. We will explore how the possibility of new common unit issuance could influence Western Midstream Partners'...

Earlier this week, Polen Capital acquired a 2% stake in Boston Scientific Corporation, drawing attention to the company's leadership in cardiovascular medical devices and its strong growth platforms, Farapulse and Watchman. This move underscores investor confidence in Boston Scientific's innovation in pulse field ablation treatments and its impressive operational and financial strength. We'll examine how Polen Capital's institutional investment and the spotlight on Farapulse's leadership may...

Invesco (IVZ) shares have posted gains of about 6% over the past month and are up 36% over the past year. Annual revenue showed a small decline; however, net income growth remains positive. See our latest analysis for Invesco. Invesco’s solid 1-year total shareholder return of 36% and a share price that has climbed over 36% in the past 90 days point to building momentum, likely reflecting renewed optimism around the company’s growth prospects and perceived resilience despite a dip in annual...

City Holding (CHCO) shares climbed as regional banks benefited from upbeat third-quarter results across major financial institutions. Optimism increased after the Fed signaled a potential pause in quantitative tightening, which provided a tailwind for bank stocks. See our latest analysis for City Holding. Even with a 2.11% share price return year-to-date, City Holding has stayed resilient while the banking sector navigates shifting monetary policy and upbeat earnings from industry giants. The...

Moody's (MCO) has been in the spotlight after several brokerages reaffirmed or upgraded their ratings, with a consensus of "Outperform" across 26 firms. This signals growing confidence in the company’s outlook and financial trajectory. See our latest analysis for Moody's. Moody's latest run of positive analyst attention has come alongside a dip in its share price, which slipped by 5.95% over the past month, even as the stock remains up for the year. For long-term shareholders, the story...

PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) reported earnings growth of 30.3% over the past year, with net profit margins reaching 28.3%, up from 23.1% the previous year. The share price stands at $182.34, which is below the discounted cash flow fair value estimate of $308.21. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio of 11.6x sits just under the US banks industry average. For investors, these results combine margin gains, robust profit growth, and valuation metrics that compare favorably to sector...

Trying to decide what to do with Sable Offshore stock? You are not alone. After all, the share price has tumbled sharply over the past month, down nearly 36% in 30 days and just over 29% in the past week. Year to date, the stock has slid more than 39%, leaving many investors wondering whether this is a long-term buying opportunity or a red flag. Despite these setbacks, Sable Offshore still boasts a 42.7% gain over the past three years, which might catch the eye of those focused on the bigger...

On October 15, 2025, Rush Street Interactive announced that Kyle Sauers, its Chief Financial Officer since 2020, was promoted to President while retaining his CFO responsibilities, expanding his oversight to daily operations and cross-functional performance. This leadership change highlights the company's commitment to strengthening management depth as it pursues growth and operational enhancements across its digital gaming markets. We'll explore how Sauers' expanded leadership role could...

McCormick (MKC) shares slipped nearly 1% over the past week, continuing a trend that has seen the stock underperform the market for much of the past year. Investors are watching closely for signs of a turnaround. See our latest analysis for McCormick. McCormick’s momentum has stalled again, with its 1-year total shareholder return now at -17.5% and its year-to-date share price return down almost 14%. Even as the company grows sales and profits modestly, investor caution is evident and the...

Are you wondering whether to give Birkenstock Holding’s stock a home in your portfolio, cut your losses, or double down? You’re not the only one. The past year has been a bit of a roller coaster for Birkenstock, with the stock falling 3.4% in the last week and losing 25.5% of its value since the start of the year. While that may spook some investors, others see it as a potential bargain, especially since much of the market’s big-picture news, such as shifts in consumer spending and recent...

Denali Therapeutics (DNLI) shares have been moving steadily in recent sessions, catching the attention of many investors interested in biotech. Over the past month, the stock has climbed 24%, marking a strong bounce from earlier lows. See our latest analysis for Denali Therapeutics. Denali Therapeutics’ sharp 24% rally this month stands out after a challenging stretch, with its 1-day and 7-day share price returns both in firmly positive territory. Although momentum is building lately, its...

In the past week, William Blair downgraded SiteOne Landscape Supply from Outperform to Market Perform, highlighting concerns about high interest rates and subdued consumer confidence delaying a rebound in new residential construction and major landscaping projects. This cautious view was partly driven by recent slowing in the Sunbelt housing market, an area critical to SiteOne's revenue, even as analysts remain favorable on the company's long-term industry position and margin...

On October 14, 2025, indie Semiconductor announced the release of a new Visible DFB gallium nitride-based laser diode, designed for quantum, automotive LiDAR and sensing, and industrial Raman applications with ultra-stable, sub-MHz linewidths across near-UV to green wavelengths. A unique feature of indie’s new DFB lasers is mode-hop free performance and precise on-wafer spectral control, enabling scalable, high-volume photonics manufacturing without traditional color binning. We'll review...

Amer Sports (NYSE:AS) just posted a notable jump in pre-tax profit for the June 2025 quarter, making it five consecutive quarters of growth. Institutional ownership now stands at 34%, signaling ongoing investor confidence. See our latest analysis for Amer Sports. Amer Sports’ latest results have added fuel to a rally that has delivered a standout 72% total shareholder return over the past year. However, the share price has cooled off recently with a 14% decline in the past month. The momentum...

Hamilton Lane recently received a series of analyst upgrades, with both Oppenheimer and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raising their ratings to "Outperform," reflecting greater optimism about the company’s future prospects. This shift in analyst sentiment highlights growing confidence in Hamilton Lane’s global market position and its capacity to meet evolving client demand in the private markets sector. We'll explore how these analyst upgrades signal heightened expectations for Hamilton Lane’s...

Customers Bancorp, the parent company of Customers Bank, drew renewed investor attention after strong quarterly results from major U.S. banks and positive signals from the Federal Reserve about an upcoming pause in quantitative tightening. See our latest analysis for Customers Bancorp. This renewed optimism around banking stocks has helped Customers Bancorp extend its strong run. Its share price is up over 40% year-to-date, and the company has delivered a standout 38% total shareholder return...

Valaris (NYSE:VAL) has secured a significant five-well drilling contract with BP Exploration Delta Limited for its VALARIS DS-12 drillship in Egypt. The deal, valued at approximately $140 million, is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026. See our latest analysis for Valaris. Valaris’s latest $140 million contract with BP highlights how the company is executing its strategy to secure steady, long-term work. While the share price has climbed 11.4% year-to-date and rallied over 5.7%...

GCC Technical Services Company announced an expanded partnership with UL Solutions to locally conduct UL-supervised fire safety tests at its Dammam, Saudi Arabia laboratories, earning TS Co. official recognition in the UL Witness Test Data Program. This collaboration enables faster product approvals for regional manufacturers and positions both companies to support fire safety needs across Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects under Vision 2030. We will explore how UL...

Chord Energy (CHRD) has been drawing fresh attention after several Wall Street firms issued new buy ratings as optimism builds ahead of its Q3 earnings report. Investors are particularly tuned in to operational updates from the company's four-mile lateral drilling program. See our latest analysis for Chord Energy. Despite upbeat analyst coverage and encouraging well results, Chord Energy's share price has retreated, posting a year-to-date decline of 24.2% and a one-year total shareholder...

Thinking about what to do with your Ford Motor stock? You are definitely not alone. With a share price hitting $11.76 at the last close and a return of nearly 22% so far this year, plenty of investors are watching closely to see what happens next. The mood around Ford lately has felt almost like a tightrope act: steady long-term gains and market excitement, but also fresh worries from supply chain hiccups and production updates that are out of Ford’s control. Just in the last month, Ford’s...

Vivian Health, the largest online marketplace for healthcare talent and an IAC company, recently launched its AI Assistant designed to help recruiters and healthcare professionals streamline the hiring process with faster screenings, clearer job requirements, and instant candidate engagement. This move highlights IAC's expansion into AI-driven solutions within the healthcare job market, signaling a step towards greater operational efficiency and advanced digital marketplace...

Earlier this month, AXIS Capital Holdings announced the appointment of Hannah Hosking as head of distribution, bringing her onto the Global Markets leadership team. This leadership addition coincided with fresh analyst attention and coverage initiation, reflecting increased market scrutiny of AXIS Capital's strategy and outlook. We'll now explore how this renewed analyst focus and key executive hire may shape AXIS Capital's investment narrative going forward. AI is about to change...

QuantumScape announced new collaborations with Corning and Murata in recent days, targeting mass production of its solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, and showcased a Ducati electric motorcycle powered by its cells in a live demonstration with Volkswagen in September 2025. These moves come amid heightened global attention on securing battery supply chains due to ongoing U.S.-China tensions over critical minerals and new export controls from China. We'll explore how these expanded...