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Ivory Prize recognition and fresh earnings put Safehold in focus Safehold (SAFE) has landed on investors’ radars after becoming a finalist for the 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, alongside reporting recent quarterly and full year results that showed year over year revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Safehold. The Ivory Prize recognition and the latest earnings release have arrived alongside a 30 day share price return of 12.89% and a 90 day share price...

In February 2026, Travelers Companies launched its AI Claim Assistant, a fully agentic voice solution built on OpenAI models to handle auto damage claim calls, offering end-to-end support from initial consultation through claim submission and follow-up digital tasks like photo uploads, appraisals, and repair scheduling. By pairing this AI rollout with a deliberate upskilling and redeployment of call center staff into more complex roles, Travelers is signaling how it intends to blend...

Johnson Controls International recently reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 2026 results, highlighting record orders, an approximately 20% increase in backlog to about US$18.00 billion, and higher full‑year earnings guidance driven by demand in data center cooling and life sciences. This combination of record backlog and upgraded guidance underscores how Johnson Controls is increasingly tying its growth to AI‑driven data centers and advanced life‑science infrastructure. We’ll now...

Recently, Alignment Healthcare reported continued expansion of its Medicare Advantage membership base and ongoing earnings growth, while senior executives sold shares under pre-arranged trading plans that left them with substantial ownership stakes. What stands out is how multiple analysts have responded to this membership momentum and earnings trajectory by revising their views upward, even as leadership’s planned stock sales signal portfolio management rather than a shift in...

Diversified Energy (DEC) has just completed a US$200 million tap of its 9.75% senior secured bonds in the Nordic market, adding to the existing US$300 million issue due in 2029. See our latest analysis for Diversified Energy. The bond tap arrives after a mixed period for the stock, with a 1 month share price return of 6.54% and a 7 day gain of 3.63%, contrasting with a 90 day share price decline of 7.50% and a 3 year total shareholder return decline of 36.81%. This suggests that short term...

Why CBL & Associates Properties is back on investors’ radar CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) has attracted fresh attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, issuing 2026 earnings guidance, completing a share repurchase tranche, and affirming its regular cash dividend. See our latest analysis for CBL & Associates Properties. The recent earnings release, 2026 guidance, buyback activity, and confirmed dividend appear to have coincided with renewed interest in CBL &...

Morningstar, Inc. recently reported higher quarterly and full-year sales and earnings per share, completed a US$365 million acquisition of CRSP, increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.50, finished a US$299.98 million buyback, and announced the upcoming appointment of Scott Brown as President, Direct Platform, alongside the launch of new Foundation Series retirement CITs through Morningstar Retirement’s collaboration with Alta Trust Company and nine asset managers. Together, these moves...

In recent weeks, RTX’s Raytheon and Collins Aerospace units secured multiple U.S. defense wins, including a framework to expand SM-3IB missile production, U.S. Navy operational approval for the StormBreaker smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, and successful autonomous flight testing of Collins’ Sidekick software on a YFQ-42A uncrewed jet. Raytheon’s new Air Force Research Laboratory contract to help build a domestic thin film lithium niobate supply chain highlights RTX’s expanding...

With no single headline event driving attention today, Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share performance alongside current earnings, revenue figures, and an assessment of perceived valuation. See our latest analysis for Texas Roadhouse. At a share price of US$178.82, Texas Roadhouse has seen a 6.21% 1 month share price decline, even though its 90 day share price return of 4.75% and 1 year total shareholder return of 7.37% point to longer term momentum...

Why Jacobs Solutions Stock Is Back on Investor Radar Jacobs Solutions (J) just secured a four year extension to lead the U.K. Department for Transport's National Security Science and Research program, and it also won work under the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD contract. Both wins deepen the company's role in transport security and defense related services, giving investors fresh context for evaluating Jacobs' recent share performance and its broader government focused project...

In recent months, multiple law firms have launched securities class action lawsuits against BellRing Brands and certain executives, alleging that earlier disclosures misrepresented the drivers of sales growth and concealed the impact of retailer inventory hoarding and rising competition. The core allegation is that what appeared to be strong, consumer-led demand for Premier Protein was instead fueled by retailers stockpiling product, raising questions about how sustainable BellRing’s...

What Viper Energy’s Recent Performance Signals for Investors Viper Energy (VNOM) has caught investors’ attention after a recent share price move, with the stock closing at $45.64 and showing positive total returns over the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Viper Energy. Beyond the latest move, Viper Energy’s share price return has been positive over the past quarter and year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return has been broadly flat. This suggests...

In February 2026, The Vita Coco Company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with US$127.79 million in sales and US$5.53 million in net income, and issued full-year 2026 guidance calling for net sales between US$680 million and US$700 million driven by coconut water growth and improving Private Label trends. Alongside these results, Vita Coco completed a share repurchase program totaling 898,176 shares for US$24.07 million and signaled confidence in coconut water’s transition into a...

Savers Value Village (SVV) shares are in focus after the company reported fourth quarter and full year results, showing higher sales, a swing to quarterly profit, and fresh guidance along with ongoing store expansion plans. See our latest analysis for Savers Value Village. The latest earnings, guidance and store opening plans come after a mixed price pattern, with a 19.41% 90 day share price return, a 10.69% year to date share price return and a 34.10% 1 year total shareholder return. Taken...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Monday, Feb, 23 2026 US stock futures are pointing lower this morning, with E mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts both down around 0.5% as investors absorb fresh tariff and inflation signals. A key pressure point is the US decision to lift global tariffs to 15%, which effectively makes imported goods more expensive and can squeeze profit margins for companies that rely on overseas supply chains. At the same time, the Fed’s preferred inflation...

O-I Glass (OI) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that included lower sales, a higher net loss, and an update on its completed share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for O-I Glass. Those results and the completion of the buyback tranche come after a strong 90 day share price return of 21.68% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 36.23%. This suggests recent momentum has been building despite the longer term 3 year total shareholder return...

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) plans to build a privately funded nuclear fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, focusing on advanced fuel reuse. The company is moving toward U.S. regulatory approval for its Aurora reactors, which are designed as compact fission systems. Partnerships with Meta and Siemens support planned Aurora deployments and related power and technology solutions. Oklo operates in the advanced nuclear energy space, with its Aurora reactors targeting smaller scale, fission based power...

Waste Connections, Inc. recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with full-year sales of US$9.47 billion and net income of US$1.08 billion, alongside confirming 2026 guidance, a regular US$0.35 quarterly dividend, and completion of a US$264.91 million share repurchase program. What stands out is the combination of a swing from a prior-year quarterly net loss to profit, coordinated insider share purchases by eleven executives, and continued capital returns through...

In the past quarter, Charles Schwab reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations, supported by strong asset management and trading revenues and the addition of about 1.27 million new brokerage accounts. Management also outlined an upbeat 2026 outlook, highlighting planned growth and technology investments aimed at reinforcing Schwab’s position as a full-service, digitally focused wealth platform. Next, we’ll examine how Schwab’s better-than-expected earnings and upbeat...

BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI) is in focus as traders watch pre market activity ahead of its March 5, 2026 earnings report, following the Ask Sage acquisition and its expanding generative AI footprint in government and defense. See our latest analysis for BigBear.ai Holdings. Despite the Ask Sage deal and focus on secure generative AI, recent trading has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of 33.68% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 43.15%. However, the 3 year total shareholder...

Event driven context for GRAIL (GRAL) GRAIL (GRAL) has drawn investor attention after recent share price pressure, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months, despite a positive 1 year total return. See our latest analysis for GRAIL. The recent 1 day share price return of negative 50.55%, alongside weak short term share price returns over the past month and quarter, contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.84%. This suggests earlier...

Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) has drawn attention after recent share moves, with the stock showing gains over the past month and past 3 months. That price action is now intersecting with mixed fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Patterson-UTI Energy. While the share price has softened slightly in the last day, Patterson-UTI Energy’s recent momentum is still strong, with a 30-day share price return of 15.21% and year-to-date share price return of 29.98%. However, the 3-year total...

Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has drawn investor attention after reporting Q4 2025 results with higher quarterly sales and net income, alongside a 20% uplift in its cash distribution and fresh long term charter commitments. See our latest analysis for Navios Maritime Partners. The latest earnings, higher distribution and long term charter coverage appear to have coincided with stronger momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 18.96% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 56.95%...

Why AutoNation’s Used Car Shift Matters for Investors AutoNation (AN) is refocusing its used vehicle strategy, aiming to acquire more cars priced under $30,000 while keeping quality standards high, a move that could influence margins, volume, and investor expectations. See our latest analysis for AutoNation. At a share price of $201.47, AutoNation has had a softer few months, with a 30 day share price return of 5.97% decline and year to date share price return of 2.43% decline. However, its 1...