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Energy Transfer (ET) is back in focus after the company suspended development of its Lake Charles LNG export project and shifted capital toward natural gas pipelines and a larger Transwestern expansion backed by long-term contracts and Permian activity. See our latest analysis for Energy Transfer. The recent decision to pause Lake Charles LNG and channel funds into natural gas pipelines comes as Energy Transfer’s share price sits at $16.96, with a modest 7 day share price return of 3.29% and...

Earlier this month, analysts at TD Cowen upgraded SolarEdge Technologies after highlighting progress in its turnaround plan, including new product launches and signs of improving financial strength, market share, and margins. A key detail was the strong early uptake of SolarEdge’s new commercial storage system in Germany, where over 150 orders were placed shortly after launch, suggesting growing traction for its expanded storage offering. We’ll now explore how this apparent turnaround...

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has flagged an actively exploited code injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) OneView, prompting HPE to issue urgent hotfixes and urge customers to apply updates quickly. See our latest analysis for Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Against this security backdrop, Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 1-year total shareholder return of 3.58% contrasts with weaker recent share price momentum, including a 30-day share price return...

With no specific news catalyst driving headlines around Medline (MDLN), investors are looking more closely at the company’s fundamentals, recent share moves and how its medical products business might fit into their portfolios. See our latest analysis for Medline. Medline’s recent share price moves have been mixed, with a 1 day share price return of a 1.77% decline, a 7 day share price return of 3.90%, and a year to date share price return of a 0.25% decline. This suggests short term momentum...

Archer Aviation stock: recent performance snapshot Archer Aviation (ACHR) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $8.81 and showing mixed returns over the past month and over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Archer Aviation. That recent 6.14% 1 month share price return, alongside an 8.36% year to date share price return, contrasts with a 32.33% 3 month share price decline and a 3 year total shareholder return above 200%. This...

In recent weeks, ACM Research, Inc. (ACMR) has outperformed the broader market and attracted heightened attention ahead of its January 22, 2026 earnings release, with analysts expecting softer earnings but higher revenue and maintaining a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). This renewed focus comes as the company’s semiconductor wet processing and wafer cleaning tools underpin analyst expectations for continued revenue expansion and stable margins despite mixed estimate revisions. We’ll now examine how...

IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN) is back in focus after filing a US$660.975 million shelf registration for 17,500,000 ordinary shares, tied to an ESOP related offering, shortly after securing a multi year AI cloud contract with Microsoft. See our latest analysis for IREN. At a share price of US$46.03, IREN has had a mixed few months, with a 14.7% 1 month share price return but a 33.8% 3 month share price decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of about 4.4x reflects longer term momentum around...

What recent performance says about Simply Good Foods (SMPL) Simply Good Foods (SMPL) has attracted attention after a recent 13.4% gain over the past month, even as the stock shows an 11.5% decline over the past 3 months and a 37.9% negative 1 year total return. See our latest analysis for Simply Good Foods. With the share price at $21.40, Simply Good Foods has seen strong short term momentum, including a 7 day share price return of 13.6%, in contrast to a 1 year total shareholder return...

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals (AMLX) drew fresh investor attention after announcing AMX0318, a long-acting GLP-1 receptor antagonist, as a new development candidate for post-bariatric hypoglycemia and other rare diseases. See our latest analysis for Amylyx Pharmaceuticals. The AMX0318 announcement comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 7-day share price return of 7.2% and a 30-day share price decline of 6.8%. The 1-year total shareholder return of about 3x suggests earlier momentum that...

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has been in focus after agreeing with the Trump administration to cut drug prices, secure tariff exemptions and sell discounted medicines through TrumpRx.gov, alongside fresh clinical data in oncology and autoimmune disease. See our latest analysis for Johnson & Johnson. These pricing concessions and fresh clinical readouts come after a busy start to 2026, including new oncology and autoimmune data, gene therapy collaboration work, surgical robotics progress and a...

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) has taken a minority stake in Utah based DeepSee, extending their partnership to bring agentic AI into post trade operations through AI powered email orchestration, which is already running across more than 60 client operations. See our latest analysis for Broadridge Financial Solutions. The DeepSee investment and growth of Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo platform sit against a share price of US$223.36, with a year to date share price return of 1.31%...

Recently, DXP Enterprises received an average brokerage recommendation of about 1.67, with two of three covering firms rating the stock as Strong Buy and supporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on more optimistic earnings expectations. This concentration of upbeat analyst views and upward earnings estimate revisions highlights increasing confidence in DXP’s earnings outlook and business trajectory among covering firms. Next, we’ll examine how this heightened analyst optimism and earnings...

G-Dragon's album "Übermensch" was recently named Album of the Year on Tencent Music’s QQ Music chart, while he also secured multiple K-pop titles on the platform’s Year-End Chart, underscoring his strong presence among Chinese listeners. Galaxy Corporation’s Greater China World Tour contract with Tencent Music Entertainment Group signals deeper collaboration in K-pop content and live experiences across the region. We’ll now examine how the Galaxy Corporation Greater China World Tour...

Earlier this week, BigBear.ai announced a new partnership with the Kraft Group, including an agreement with International Forest Products LLC to apply AI to strengthen global supply chain transparency and a marketing deal that makes BigBear.ai an Official Sponsor of the New England Patriots. This combination of an enterprise-focused AI collaboration and a high-profile sports sponsorship could broaden BigBear.ai’s commercial reach while raising brand recognition beyond its traditional...

Analyst upgrades and insider tax sale put Rollins in focus Several major firms have recently upgraded Rollins (ROL), highlighting strong demand for its pest control services. At the same time, an executive share sale to cover taxes has drawn fresh attention to how the stock is priced. See our latest analysis for Rollins. At a share price of $60.68, Rollins has seen momentum build recently, with a 7 day share price return of 2.97% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.14% pointing to...

In late 2025, multiple law firms launched or promoted securities class action lawsuits against Sprouts Farmers Market, alleging the company misled investors about its growth prospects before reporting weaker third-quarter results and lowering full-year guidance. The core issue now facing investors is whether Sprouts’ prior commentary on consumer resilience and comparable store growth adequately reflected the softer demand the company later disclosed. With these fraud allegations...

As the U.S. stock market reaches new highs, with major indices like the Dow and S&P 500 closing at record levels, small-cap stocks are capturing attention for their potential to outperform in this dynamic environment. With economic indicators showing a mix of strengths and challenges, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves looking at factors such as earnings resilience and strategic insider actions that align with broader market trends.

As the United States markets kick off 2026 with record highs in major indices like the Dow and S&P 500, investors are keeping a keen eye on tech stocks, particularly those poised for high growth. In this favorable economic climate, characterized by a declining unemployment rate and robust index performance, identifying tech companies with strong innovation potential and solid financial health can be crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of high-growth opportunities.

As the Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs, reflecting a strong start to 2026, investors are keenly observing the broader market dynamics shaped by recent economic indicators and policy developments. In this environment of heightened market performance, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities amidst these record-setting indices.

At CES 2026, AMC Robotics Corporation unveiled Kyro™, a quadruped robotic platform designed to harness advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, echoing NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's proclamation of a "ChatGPT moment for physical AI." This event marks a notable development in the AI Chips industry as Kyro™ integrates cutting-edge AI-driven mobility and perception to address operational challenges in varied environments. With the ability to autonomously navigate and undertake complex tasks,...

As the U.S. stock market celebrates record highs with major indexes like the Dow and S&P 500 closing at unprecedented levels, investors are increasingly focused on identifying growth opportunities amid a robust economic backdrop. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention as they may signal confidence from those closest to the business, potentially aligning well with current market optimism.

The U.S. stock market has started 2026 with a bang, as major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have hit record highs following a week of strong gains. This robust performance sets an intriguing backdrop for exploring investment opportunities in penny stocks, which often represent smaller or newer companies that can offer significant growth potential. Despite their somewhat outdated name, penny stocks remain relevant for investors seeking affordability combined with the...

As the U.S. stock market continues to reach new heights with the Dow and S&P 500 closing at record levels, small-cap stocks are gaining attention due to their potential for outperformance in a climate of accommodative monetary policy and improving earnings prospects. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems within the small-cap sector requires a keen eye for companies that combine strong fundamentals with growth potential, offering unique opportunities amid broader market optimism.

As the Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs, buoyed by a decline in unemployment rates, investors are increasingly looking to solidify their portfolios with reliable income sources. In this thriving market environment, dividend stocks yielding between 3% and 5.1% can offer a stable income stream while capitalizing on the current economic momentum.