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Morningstar, ticker NasdaqGS:MORN, has launched the Morningstar PitchBook GenAI 20 Index, focused on pure-play generative AI companies. The index tracks leading generative AI firms across their private-to-public life cycle, including companies not typically found in major benchmarks. The launch gives investors a new tool to follow and compare activity in the generative AI sector. Morningstar is introducing this index at a time when its own shares trade at $214.0, with a 1-year return of a...

In January 2026, Richtech Robotics Inc. filed its delayed 2025 10-K, reporting full-year sales of US$5.05 million, a net loss of US$15.75 million, and a loss of US$0.13 per share, alongside Q4 revenue of US$1.4 million and a US$3.6 million quarterly loss. The filing highlighted a 19% revenue increase, a shift toward higher-margin, recurring Robotics-as-a-Service contracts, and early momentum in its AI-powered humanoid robot offerings, while general and administrative expenses raised...

Meritage Homes, a US homebuilder focused on energy-efficient single-family houses, has recently reported that demand has weakened, with its backlog shrinking by an average 34.4% over the past two years. Over the same period, earnings per share fell more sharply than revenue, suggesting that each home sold has become less profitable for the company. Next, we will examine how the combination of shrinking backlogs and thinner margins shapes Meritage Homes’ investment narrative. Rare earth...

Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) has drawn fresh attention after launching its Check Point Exposure Management platform, an AI-era security offering that unifies threat intelligence, attack surface visibility, and automated remediation for enterprise customers. See our latest analysis for Check Point Software Technologies. While the new Exposure Management launch has sharpened investor focus on Check Point, the recent 7 day and 30 day share price returns of 5.51% and 5.95% declines,...

In the past week, Ultra Clean Holdings gained attention after TSMC announced plans to ramp up spending on AI and high-performance chips, reinforcing demand for semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure. Because Ultra Clean provides specialized subsystems and ultra-high purity manufacturing services for semiconductor fabs, this development highlights its importance as a key supplier to the AI hardware supply chain. We’ll now examine how TSMC’s increased AI chip spending reshapes Ultra Clean...

Avery Dennison recently reported quarterly results with revenue broadly in line with analyst expectations and EBITDA above estimates, while guiding next quarter’s EPS slightly below consensus. Management highlighted the strength and durability of its portfolio, suggesting that operational resilience remains a central theme for the company despite cautious guidance. We’ll now examine how Avery Dennison’s earnings beat, alongside its cautious EPS outlook, may influence the company’s broader...

McDonald's (MCD) just reported a 3% year on year revenue increase alongside a 6% rise in global Systemwide sales, while laying out plans for new restaurants, upgraded drive thrus, and refreshed menu items. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. Against this backdrop of new openings, drive thru upgrades, and menu refreshes, McDonald's recent share price performance has been fairly steady. The company has reported a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.1% and a 5 year total shareholder return...

If you are trying to work out whether Moelis at around US$76.91 is genuinely good value or just priced for perfection, you will want to look past the headline share price and into what different valuation methods actually say. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 1.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 9.3% gain over the last 30 days, an 8.0% return year to date, and returns of 2.8% over 1 year, 93.6% over 3 years, and 103.2% over 5 years. These figures can influence how much risk and upside...

Chipotle Mexican Grill recently expanded its leadership responsibilities by appointing Ilene Eskenazi as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer and naming Stephanie Perdue as Interim Chief Marketing Officer, following the transition of Roger Theodoredis and Chris Brandt into advisory roles. The consolidation of legal and human resources under Eskenazi, alongside an interim marketing leader during a broader CMO search, signals a meaningful reshaping of how Chipotle aligns people, compliance,...

What Markel Group’s Recent Returns Say About the Stock Markel Group (MKL) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 0.6% decline over the past day, a 1.8% pullback over the past week, and a 6.5% drop over the past month. Even so, the stock shows an 8.9% gain over the past 3 months and a 13.1% total return over the past year, giving investors a blend of shorter term volatility and longer term resilience to assess. See our latest analysis for Markel Group. With the share price at...

Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) has partnered with Emplifi to integrate Reddit’s Enterprise API into Emplifi’s platform. The collaboration is designed to turn Reddit’s real time discussions into business intelligence for brands across sectors. The move reflects Reddit’s efforts to monetize data access and expand its offering beyond traditional digital advertising. For investors watching NYSE:RDDT, this partnership indicates how Reddit is positioning itself as more than a social discussion site. By...

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) has signed a binding agreement with Meta Platforms for a 1.2 GW advanced nuclear campus to power AI focused data centers. The deal includes prepayments from Meta and direct involvement in project development, linking Oklo's reactors to a specific commercial use case. The partnership is positioned to support regional economic activity and U.S. grid reliability through new capacity and expected job creation. Oklo, trading at around $90.93, now has a high profile customer...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

As the U.S. stock market navigates a volatile period marked by mixed performances across major indexes and record highs in safe-haven assets like gold and silver, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise from these fluctuations. In such an environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued based on intrinsic value estimates can offer compelling prospects for those looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

In a volatile week marked by mixed performances across major U.S. stock indexes, with the Dow Jones declining while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted modest gains, investors are increasingly seeking stability in companies with strong insider ownership. Such ownership can be a positive indicator of confidence in a company's growth potential, especially during uncertain market conditions.

Major stock indexes in the United States have experienced a mixed performance recently, reflecting ongoing market volatility and economic uncertainties. Amid these fluctuations, penny stocks remain an intriguing area for investors seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. Despite their vintage name, penny stocks can still offer significant value and growth potential when backed by strong financials. In this article, we'll explore three noteworthy examples of such stocks that may...

As the U.S. market navigates a volatile week with mixed performances across major stock indexes, small-cap stocks remain an area of interest for investors seeking growth opportunities amid economic uncertainties. In this environment, identifying promising small caps involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals and potential resilience in fluctuating conditions.

Key Insights The projected fair value for Eagle Materials is US$353 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...

Freshworks (FRSH) is back on traders' screens after its share price moved 5.04% higher in mid-day trading on January 22, drawing attention alongside upbeat analyst commentary and broader interest in AI-focused SaaS names. See our latest analysis for Freshworks. That 5.94% 1 day share price return comes after a mixed stretch, with a 3.88% 7 day share price gain sitting against a 4.38% 30 day share price decline and a 34.70% 1 year total shareholder return loss. Together, these moves indicate...

Simmons First National (SFNC) is back in focus after Q4 results topped Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings, with higher net interest margin and improved efficiency ratios catching investors’ attention. See our latest analysis for Simmons First National. The share price reaction has been strong around the update, with a 7 day share price return of 9.44% and a 90 day share price return of 18.07%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 1.65% decline suggests recent...

If you are wondering whether Sea's current share price still reflects a reasonable entry point or not, it helps to break the story down into what the recent returns and valuation numbers are actually telling you. The stock last closed at US$122.83, with returns of a 0.9% decline over 7 days, a 2.3% decline over 30 days, a 6.6% decline year to date, a 5.5% gain over 1 year and an 83.3% gain over 3 years, set against a 44.1% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns leave many investors trying...

Why THOR Industries (THO) is back on investors’ radar THOR Industries (THO) recently beat revenue and earnings estimates for the latest quarter, helped by strong customer interest in new RV models, yet paired that performance with more cautious full year guidance than peers. See our latest analysis for THOR Industries. THOR Industries’ share price has picked up momentum recently, with an 11.1% 1 month share price return and an 11.9% year to date share price return. The 1 year total...

If you are wondering whether Cogent Communications Holdings is attractively priced today, this article will walk you through what the current share price might be saying about its underlying value. The stock last closed at US$24.71, with returns of 6.5% over 7 days and 12.9% over 30 days, while the 1 year return sits at a 64.8% decline. The 3 and 5 year returns are 56.5% and 43.4% declines respectively, and the year to date return is 19.8%. Recent market attention on Cogent has been shaped...

Chemed (CHE) shares came under pressure after Jefferies cut its rating, highlighting profitability concerns in the Roto-Rooter segment, along with projected Medicare Cap revenue limitations for the VITAS hospice business in Florida. See our latest analysis for Chemed. At a share price of $444.74, Chemed’s recent 1 day share price return of a 1.94% decline and 7 day share price return of a 3.09% decline sit against a 1 year total shareholder return of a 17.52% decline. This suggests pressure...