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Hilltop Holdings (HTH) is back in focus after its Q4 2025 report topped market expectations, alongside an 11% dividend increase and a new US$125 million share repurchase authorization from the board. See our latest analysis for Hilltop Holdings. Investors have reacted positively to the stronger earnings, dividend increase and continued buybacks, with the share price up 10.47% over the past month and a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.94%. This suggests momentum has been building rather...

What Virtus Investment Partners’ Recent Performance Tells Investors Virtus Investment Partners (VRTS) has drawn attention after recent share moves, with the stock down about 1.6% over the past day and 2.1% over the past week, while showing small gains over the month and past 3 months. For investors watching returns, the stock’s year to date gain of roughly 0.5% sits alongside a 13.5% decline over the past year and a 24.2% total return decline over three years, offering a mixed picture of...

Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) is pushing ahead with a broad cost-cutting program after a challenging year for earnings. The company has raised its dividend for the 16th consecutive year, returning more cash to shareholders. Management is prioritizing high-value product lines and operational efficiency while reporting lower annual revenue and profit. Eastman Chemical, a global specialty materials company, operates at the intersection of chemicals, plastics, and advanced materials that feed...

Sprouts Farmers Market recently opened its first New York store in Centereach, Long Island, on January 30, featuring a specialty assortment of fresh, natural and organic groceries. This move extends Sprouts’ footprint into a new regional market, reinforcing its focus on serving consumers seeking lifestyle-oriented options such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free products. We’ll now examine how Sprouts’ entry into the New York market shapes its investment narrative around geographic...

Avnet (AVT) shares have been in focus after a strong quarterly earnings report that paired broad-based sales growth with improved operational efficiency, tighter inventory management, and margin expansion, along with upbeat guidance for the next quarter. See our latest analysis for Avnet. That earnings beat and upbeat guidance have arrived alongside a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 7 day share price return of 22.74% and a 30 day share price return of 26.45% at US$62.39. The 1 year total...

Labcorp Holdings (LH) recently amended its receivables purchase agreement, extending the facility to January 26, 2029 and adding a $125 million accordion feature, giving the company additional flexibility around short term funding needs. See our latest analysis for Labcorp Holdings. At a share price of $271.52, Labcorp Holdings has seen a 7.9% year to date share price return and a 9.9% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests steady but not explosive momentum as the receivables...

Carpenter Technology (CRS) shares are in focus after the company reported record second quarter operating income, stronger aerospace and defense bookings, and raised its full year 2026 operating income guidance by 30% to 33%. See our latest analysis for Carpenter Technology. The latest results and guidance landed alongside a 1-day share price return of 2.4% to US$317.83, even though the 30-day share price return is a 6.1% decline. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of 65.2%...

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Beyond Meat, alleging false or misleading statements related to asset impairments. The suit also challenges delays in the company’s financial reporting and the transparency of its disclosures. The legal action targets Beyond Meat’s executive decision making and communication with investors in recent reporting periods. For investors watching NasdaqGS:BYND, this lawsuit lands at a time when the stock has already seen sharp pressure. The share...

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is back in focus after the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier left its Newport News Shipbuilding division for sea trials, a key milestone on a complex, long-cycle naval contract. See our latest analysis for Huntington Ingalls Industries. Those carrier sea trials come on top of recent progress across HII, including completion of builder’s sea trials for USS Zumwalt and new long term engineering work under the ATSP5 contract, alongside leadership changes at...

In November 2025, uniQure reported that the FDA had informed the company that data from its Phase I/II AMT-130 gene therapy trial were not sufficient to support a Biologics License Application, leaving the timing of any filing uncertain. This FDA feedback places greater emphasis on the robustness of uniQure’s clinical data packages and could reshape perceptions of its gene therapy pipeline. We’ll now examine how the FDA’s stance on AMT-130’s Phase I/II data influences uniQure’s investment...

Ryan Specialty Holdings recently reported that its core business expanded through average organic revenue growth of 12.8% annually over the past two years, alongside strong long-term earnings per share growth and high free cash flow margins. This combination of internally driven revenue expansion and substantial free cash generation highlights Ryan Specialty’s ability to grow its operations while still returning capital to investors. Next, we’ll examine how Ryan Specialty’s strong organic...

Old National Bancorp completed a $450 million fixed income offering, adding a new layer of funding flexibility. Management also reported continued progress in integrating Bremer Bank into the broader Old National platform. These updates come alongside a recent share price of $24.43 for NasdaqGS:ONB, with the stock up 8.3% over the past month. For you as an investor, the combination of fresh financing and ongoing Bremer Bank integration provides more context around how Old National Bancorp...

In January 2026, Banner Corporation reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher net interest income and net income, lower net charge-offs than a year earlier, continued share repurchases totaling 499,975 shares for US$31.49 million, and a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.50 per share payable on February 13, 2026. Beyond the headline earnings growth, the combination of rising net interest income, disciplined credit costs, and concurrent dividends and buybacks...

Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) has received multiple analyst upgrades linked to rising global semiconductor capital investment. Analysts are pointing to record wafer fabrication equipment spending and stronger demand from major chipmakers, including Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel. New chip architectures such as Gate-All-Around transistors and Backside Power Delivery are cited as key drivers for equipment demand. Applied Materials is a major supplier of equipment, services, and software...

Why Praxis Precision Medicines is Back on Investors’ Radar Praxis Precision Medicines (PRAX) is drawing fresh attention after signaling plans to file two New Drug Applications for ulixacaltamide and relutrigine, both already granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the US Food and Drug Administration. See our latest analysis for Praxis Precision Medicines. Praxis shares have been volatile, with a 30 day share price return of 9.64% and a 90 day share price return of 72.54%. The 1 year total...

Why NorthWestern Energy Group is on investors’ radar NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) has drawn attention after a solid recent share price move, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month, past 3 months, and year to date. For investors following regulated utilities, this recent performance raises questions about how the company’s current valuation lines up with its earnings profile and the stability of its electricity and natural gas operations. See our latest analysis for...

Peloton Interactive (NasdaqGS:PTON) is cutting 11% of its workforce, with many roles in engineering and technology. The layoffs are part of a US$100 million cost savings plan tied to a broader restructuring effort. The move reflects ongoing demand and brand challenges that continue to shape Peloton’s turnaround efforts. Peloton built its business around connected fitness hardware and subscription content, a model that drew intense consumer interest during peak at home workout trends. As...

Why Spire Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Today Spire (SR) is drawing attention after recent share performance data highlighted mixed short term moves alongside stronger multi year returns, prompting investors to reassess how the gas utility’s profile fits into their portfolios. See our latest analysis for Spire. At the current share price of $84.49, Spire’s recent 7 day share price return of 2.07% follows a softer 90 day share price return of a 3.79% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return...

TAL Education Group (TAL) just delivered third quarter results that beat expectations, with 27% year over year revenue growth, a very large jump in net income, expanding margins, and a sizeable ongoing buyback program. See our latest analysis for TAL Education Group. TAL’s recent earnings beat and active buyback appear to have fed into solid momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 13.49% and a 30 day share price return of 10.53%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 87.32% contrasts...

In late January 2026, Gentex Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$644.4 million and net income of US$92.96 million, alongside new 2026–2027 revenue guidance and completion of a roughly 1.9% share repurchase program. Beyond auto-dimming mirrors, Gentex underscored its diversification by launching a newly re-designed Ops-Core FAST XP Helmet System for law enforcement and highlighting progress in driver monitoring and other advanced technologies. We’ll now...

NVR (NYSE:NVR) reported mixed fourth quarter results, with revenue and profitability lower than a year earlier. The company highlighted ongoing margin pressures in its homebuilding segment. NVR also reported a reduction in its backlog of homes. NVR, which focuses on homebuilding and mortgage banking, is operating in a housing market shaped by affordability challenges and higher land costs. These pressures are affecting its margins, even as the company continues to close homes and manage its...

Short interest in Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) has recently declined, but remains above the average level seen across its peer group. The shift suggests a change in positioning among traders, while still pointing to elevated expectations for volatility around the stock. Constellation Brands, the owner of major beer, wine, and spirits labels, sits at the intersection of consumer staples and discretionary spending. When you see a clear move in short interest for a company like this, it...

Kennametal stock triggered review Kennametal (KMT) has drawn investor attention after a period of mixed short term returns, along with stronger moves over the past 3 months and year. This has prompted a closer look at its recent fundamentals and valuation. See our latest analysis for Kennametal. The recent 90 day share price return of 55.05% and 1 year total shareholder return of 48.82% suggest that momentum has been building, even after a softer 1 day share price move and the latest close at...

Dividend and product news around Hubbell stock Hubbell (HUBB) recently drew fresh attention after unveiling its Aclara360 software platform and other grid automation advances at DTECH 2026, while also affirming a regular quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share. See our latest analysis for Hubbell. Against this backdrop, Hubbell’s recent product launches and dividend confirmation sit alongside steady share price strength, with a 30 day share price return of 5.38% and a 1 year total shareholder...