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Sonic Automotive (SAH) has put up a mixed scorecard for FY 2025 so far, with Q3 revenue of US$4.0b, basic EPS of US$1.38 and net income of US$46.8m, alongside reported trailing 12 month revenue of US$15.2b and basic EPS of US$3.82. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.5b in Q3 2024 to US$4.0b in Q3 2025, while basic EPS has shifted from US$2.18 to US$1.38 over the same periods. This sets up a story where decent top line momentum meets thinner margins and leaves investors...

Ferroglobe (NasdaqCM:GSM) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$329.4 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.43, capping a year in which trailing 12 month revenue came in at about US$1.3 billion and EPS for the period stood at a loss of US$0.91. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$307.2 million and US$386.9 million across FY 2025, while basic EPS ranged from a loss of US$0.06 to a loss of US$0.43. This has left investors focused on how quickly margins can rebuild from...

If you are wondering whether ServiceNow is starting to look attractively priced after a rough patch, you are not alone. This article will walk through what the current share price might mean for long term investors. The stock has recently shown a mixed return profile, with a 7.2% gain over the last 7 days, a 15.3% decline over 30 days, and year to date and 1 year returns of 26.9% and 45.4% declines respectively, while the 3 year return sits at 22.6% and the 5 year return at a 2.3%...

If you are trying to work out whether USA Rare Earth is reasonably priced or starting to look stretched, the recent share performance gives you a useful starting point. The stock last closed at US$18.20, with a 64.7% return over the past year, 28.6% year to date, a 2.9% return over the last 30 days, and a 16.4% decline in the last week, which may have shifted how some investors see its risk and reward profile. Recent company updates and sector commentary around USA Rare Earth have added...

Insulet (PODD) just put up third quarter FY 2025 numbers with revenue of US$706.3 million and basic EPS of US$1.24, alongside net income of US$87.6 million, setting the tone for how the rest of the year is shaping up. The company has seen revenue move from US$488.5 million in Q2 2024 to US$649.1 million in Q2 2025 and US$706.3 million in Q3 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$2.69 to US$0.32 and then US$1.24 over the same quarters. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and...

If you are wondering whether OneMain Holdings at around US$56.83 is pricing in too much risk or leaving value on the table, you are asking the right question. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 5.3% decline over the last 7 days and a 13.1% decline over the last 30 days, even though the 1 year, 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 7.4%, 69.2% and 78.4% respectively. These moves come as investors continue to reassess consumer credit exposure and funding conditions for personal lenders like...

Recent share performance and business scale Dutch Bros (BROS) has been drawing attention after a recent pullback, with the stock showing a month return of about a 14% decline and a year-to-date move close to a 14% decline from its last close of US$53.42. Over the past year, the total return sits near a 37% decline, while the past 3 months are closer to a 5% gain. This gives a mixed picture if you are looking at different time frames. Against that share performance backdrop, Dutch Bros reports...

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) reported a 152% jump in fourth quarter orders tied to AI data center demand. The company highlighted a record backlog, reflecting interest in its power and thermal management solutions. Vertiv is co-developing advanced power systems with NVIDIA for AI infrastructure buildouts. Vertiv focuses on critical power, cooling, and infrastructure for data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities, and AI workloads are becoming a larger part of that...

PepsiCo (NasdaqGS:PEP) has launched its first creator-led snack line in partnership with major online influencers. The snack line is being promoted and sold directly through TikTok, aiming to reach Gen Z shoppers. The company is also rolling out Pepsi Prebiotic Cola as part of its legacy beverage portfolio. Both moves highlight a push toward health-oriented products and digital-first marketing. For you as an investor, these launches provide a fresh data point on how PepsiCo is approaching...

Caesars Entertainment (CZR) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2.9 billion, a basic EPS loss of US$1.23 and a net income loss of US$250 million, compared with revenue of US$2.8 billion, basic EPS of US$0.05 and net income of US$11 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$2.8 billion to US$2.9 billion, while basic EPS moved from a US$0.27 loss in Q3 2025 to a US$1.23 loss in Q4 2025. Trailing twelve...

If you are wondering whether California Water Service Group is fairly priced or offering value at its current level, this article will walk through what the numbers actually say about the stock. The share price closed at US$45.76, with returns of 3.6% over the last 7 days, 0.2% over 30 days, 6.5% year to date, 3.4% over 1 year, and longer term returns of a 17.9% decline over 3 years and a 9.0% decline over 5 years. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in essential...

OGE Energy Corp. has reported its full-year 2025 results, with revenue of US$3,260.1 million, net income of US$470.7 million, diluted EPS from continuing operations of US$2.32, and the Board approving a second-quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.425 per share to be paid on April 24, 2026. The combination of an earnings beat versus consensus, year-over-year growth in revenue and profit, and a maintained cash dividend signals management’s confidence in the company’s current operations and financial...

Hapag Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE:ZIM) in a US$4.2b transaction. The deal includes the creation of a "New ZIM" entity to retain key operations and interests in Israel. The transaction is subject to regulatory, shareholder, and governmental approvals, with labor strikes and Israel's golden share considerations in focus. ZIM operates as a global container shipping company, and this deal places it at the center of one of the larger consolidation moves in...

Element Solutions (ESI) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$676.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.03, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$2.6 billion and EPS of US$0.79 that sit against a net profit margin of 7.5%. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$593.7 million and EPS of US$0.40 in Q1 2025 to US$676.2 million and EPS of US$0.03 in Q4 2025, while the last 12 months also include a US$59.0 million one off gain and a P/E of 42.9x that...

Teekay Tankers Ltd. has now reported its Q4 and full-year 2025 results, and its board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.25 per share, payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 2, 2026. The update reinforced Teekay Tankers’ focus on shareholder returns and capital discipline, confirming continued profitability while its parent Teekay Corporation highlighted the scale of the roughly 56-vessel tanker fleet it manages and operates. With Teekay Tankers...

If you are wondering whether Vistra's current share price really reflects its value, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article will unpack. Vistra closed at US$170.57, with returns of 6.5% over the last 7 days, 2.4% over 30 days, 3.2% year to date, 1.3% over 1 year and a very large return over 3 and 5 years that is close to 7x. Recent headlines around Vistra have focused on its position in the US utilities sector, including market interest in how it is managing its generation...

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 operating and sales results, alongside detailed 2026 production guidance across gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper. A key focus for investors is how the 2026 production ranges, combined with ongoing commissioning at San Gabriel, could reshape the company’s multi-metal output mix. We’ll now examine how the 2026 production guidance, particularly the planned copper and gold volumes, could influence...

New financing partnership puts focus on Brunswick stock Brunswick (BC) is in focus after its Mercury Marine division partnered with Sheffield Financial on a retail financing program designed to simplify purchases of Mercury outboard engines and boat packages for consumers. See our latest analysis for Brunswick. At a share price of US$89.22, Brunswick has a 1-day share price return of 1.80% and a 90-day share price return of 50.35%. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 41.85% and recent...

Fair Isaac (FICO) has been in focus after announcing a partnership with MeridianLink that plugs its Mortgage Direct License Program into MeridianLink’s platform, alongside a separate collaboration with Grab Finance across Southeast Asia. See our latest analysis for Fair Isaac. Despite the MeridianLink and Grab Finance partnerships highlighting new use cases for its software, Fair Isaac’s share price has seen a 12.78% 30 day decline and a 16.82% year to date share price return, while its 5...

Symbotic (SYM) is back in the spotlight after reporting first quarter results that showed US$629.99 million in revenue and a shift to a US$2.6 million net profit, alongside guidance pointing to continued sequential revenue growth. See our latest analysis for Symbotic. Despite the fresh earnings and revenue guidance, Symbotic’s recent momentum has cooled, with a 1-month share price return of a 19.88% decline and a year-to-date share price return of a 16.74% decline. At the same time, the...

Apogee Therapeutics recently presented at the Guggenheim Securities Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026 in New York, highlighting its pipeline to investors and industry peers. Analyst commentary following Sanofi’s Phase 3 amlitelimab data framed the earlier selloff in Apogee shares as an overreaction, emphasizing that APG279’s prospects remain intact despite a more crowded competitive field. We’ll now examine how this reassessment of APG279’s outlook, following the Sanofi data reaction,...

Ares Management Corporation has already reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,504.92 million and net income of US$54.25 million, alongside full-year revenue of US$5,601.48 million and net income of US$527.36 million, while declaring higher quarterly dividends on both its common and preferred shares. Together with management’s recent conference remarks outlining record capital deployment, expansion in private credit and digital infrastructure, and clearer earnings growth targets, these...

Procter & Gamble has launched Tide evo, a waterless, concentrated laundry detergent designed for use in cold water. The national rollout is paired with a shoppable Walmart livestream campaign tied to the Winter Olympics, featuring key P&G brands. P&G's Chief Sustainability Officer has been recognized among top global sustainability leaders, adding visibility to the company's environmental focus. For investors watching Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG), these updates come with the stock trading...

Berkshire Hathaway has reportedly made a large reduction to its stake in Apple, as Warren Buffett prepares to retire as CEO. At the same time, Apple is accelerating work on AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses, an AI pendant and upgraded AirPods. The company is also planning new hardware such as a low cost MacBook and the iPhone 17e. Apple, NasdaqGS:AAPL, is trading at $264.35, with the share price up 8.4% over the past year and 116.5% over the past five years. In the shorter term,...