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Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) announced the retirement of longtime executive Preston Gillespie after roughly 40 years with the company. Kelvin Henderson has been appointed chief generation officer, taking a central role in decisions around Duke Energy's nuclear generation plans. These leadership changes come as Duke Energy manages widespread power outages linked to Winter Storm Fern and its impact on the grid. Duke Energy, a major regulated utility serving several U.S. regions, is at the center of...

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) is back in focus after Mizuho shifted its rating higher, pointing to rising USDC usage on prediction platform Polymarket. Ark Invest recently added shares, and new institutional stablecoins are sharpening competitive pressure. See our latest analysis for Circle Internet Group. Circle’s recent Mizuho upgrade and Ark Invest buying arrived after a tougher stretch, with the 90 day share price return of 40.64% decline and a year to date share price return of 12.74%...

Recent analyst actions around Xylem (XYL), including rating reaffirmations and increasingly positive outlooks, have brought fresh attention to the water technology stock and prompted investors to reassess its role in their portfolios. See our latest analysis for Xylem. Despite the reaffirmed optimism from analysts, Xylem’s recent trading has been softer, with a 1 day share price return of a 3.48% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 10.57% decline, while its 1 year total shareholder...

Definium Therapeutics recently rebranded and launched its “Rerouting Minds” educational campaign, aimed at explaining the science behind pharmaceutical LSD and its potential role in mental health treatment, underscoring the company’s focus on evidence-based psychedelic therapies. By centering public education on rigorously studied psychedelic treatments, Definium is positioning itself as a science-first voice in an emerging area of psychiatry that is drawing increasing clinical and investor...

Lam Research (LRCX) is back in focus after reporting quarterly revenue and profit above analyst estimates, paired with guidance that points to higher expected sales and earnings in the coming quarter. See our latest analysis for Lam Research. The strong quarter and upbeat guidance have come alongside powerful market momentum, with a 36.2% 1 month share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 221.7%. This suggests enthusiasm is building rather than fading. If Lam...

Gold and silver prices have reached record highs, creating a favorable backdrop for Newmont's precious metals portfolio. Ghana is considering an increase in mining royalties, which could affect Newmont's cost structure in a key operating region. Investors are weighing the benefits of stronger revenues and cash flows against emerging regulatory risks in West Africa. Newmont (NYSE:NEM), trading at $131.95, is operating in a rare environment in which both gold and silver prices sit at all-time...

Freddie Mac OTCPK:FMCC released its Monthly Volume Summary for December 2025, detailing recent activity across its mortgage portfolio. New preliminary ratings were assigned by KBRA to Freddie Mac mortgage pass through certificates, linked to recent securitization activity. The latest Monthly Volume Summary provides a closer look at how Freddie Mac is managing its book of mortgages, including guarantees and securitizations. As a government sponsored enterprise focused on housing finance, the...

Why Home Depot Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar Home Depot (HD) is drawing fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock trading around $375.30 and showing mixed returns over the past year, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Home Depot. That recent move to around $375.30 comes after a 30 day share price return of 8.02%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of a 6.96% decline contrasts with a 54.62% gain over five years. This suggests that shorter term...

Analyst commentary has put Floor & Decor Holdings (FND) back in focus, as investors react to its long record of comparable store sales growth and its plans to expand from 262 locations to a 500 store footprint. See our latest analysis for Floor & Decor Holdings. There has been a sharp pullback in the very near term, with a 3.51% 1 day and 7.63% 7 day share price decline, but that sits against a 30 day share price return of 11.88% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.13% decline. This...

HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) has declared its second cash dividend for fiscal year 2026. The latest dividend decision follows an earlier payout in the same fiscal year, signaling continued cash returns to shareholders. The announcement comes with HP trading at a share price of $19.05. For investors watching HP at $19.05, the new dividend declaration arrives alongside a challenging share price record. The stock shows a 16.2% decline over 30 days and a 39.0% decline over 1 year, with longer term...

TowneBank recently reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$158.96 million for the quarter and US$563.61 million for the year, while quarterly diluted earnings per share from continuing operations eased to US$0.51. Despite higher annual net income of US$169.53 million, the bank’s fourth-quarter net charge-offs climbed to US$1.95 million, highlighting increasing credit costs. We’ll now examine how the mixed earnings performance,...

If you are trying to figure out whether Marvell Technology is attractively priced today, you are not alone; the stock often draws attention from investors who care about what they are paying for each dollar of potential future cash flow. Marvell last closed at US$83.62, with returns of 1.3% over the past week, a 2.5% decline over the past month, a 6.5% decline year to date, a 21.4% decline over the past year, but gains of 83.3% over three years and 66.9% over five years, hinting at a mixed...

Moderna (NasdaqGS:MRNA) plans to stop funding new Phase III vaccine trials in the U.S., citing a more hostile vaccine climate. The company aims to secure external partners and funding for late stage vaccine studies instead of relying solely on its own balance sheet. Management is widening the focus of its mRNA platform beyond COVID 19 vaccines into cancer immunotherapy and other disease areas, including rare conditions. Moderna, best known for its COVID 19 vaccine, is rethinking how and...

Valero Energy overview following recent performance shifts Valero Energy (VLO) has drawn fresh attention after a mixed stretch of returns, with a gain over the past month, a weaker past week, and a one day move that kept the stock in focus for active traders. See our latest analysis for Valero Energy. At around $184.02 per share, Valero Energy has recently combined a weaker 7 day share price return of 2.22% with a stronger 30 day share price return of 11.08%. Its 1 year total shareholder...

C&F Financial (CFFI) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$32.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.07, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$129.3 million and EPS at US$8.34, alongside 36.1% earnings growth over the year. Over recent quarters, total revenue has moved from US$28.5 million in Q4 2024 to US$34.3 million in Q2 2025 before settling at US$32.3 million in Q4 2025, with quarterly EPS ranging from US$1.66 in Q1 2025 to US$2.37 in Q2 2025. With net...

EMCOR Group (EME) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the stock last closing at $727.35. For investors, that price sits against a backdrop of steady returns over the past year. See our latest analysis for EMCOR Group. The recent move to a share price of $727.35 follows a 16.70% 1 month share price return and a 13.89% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 65.87% and very large 5 year total shareholder return indicate that momentum has been...

Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) is back in focus after a mixed quarterly update, where revenue of US$14.54 million topped expectations while earnings per share missed, alongside fresh executive moves in finance and commercial leadership. See our latest analysis for Ocular Therapeutix. At the current share price of US$10.28, Ocular Therapeutix has had a 1 month share price return of 16.42% decline and a year to date share price return of 13.03% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 31.12%...

In January 2026, Qualcomm filed its proxy statement urging shareholders to vote against proposals to lower the ownership threshold for calling special meetings and to require a detailed report on its China-related business risks, while also affirming a US$0.89 quarterly dividend and announcing an upcoming board departure. At the same time, Qualcomm’s push into on-device AI through investments and collaborations such as SpotDraft and Lantronix, alongside attention from high-profile investors,...

SentinelOne (S) is back in focus after a busy stretch, with the CFO transition, an interim finance chief stepping in, and a sizable one time tax charge all landing just ahead of earnings. See our latest analysis for SentinelOne. The CFO change, interim appointment and one-time tax charge all land against a backdrop where the latest share price of US$14.93 sits alongside a 7 day share price return of 8.19%, while the 1 year total shareholder return shows a 36.92% decline and the 3 year total...

If you are wondering whether Janus Henderson Group's current share price still offers value or if most of the opportunity is already priced in, this breakdown is designed to help you frame that question clearly. The stock recently closed at US$48.05, with returns of 0.4% over the last 7 days, 0.8% over 30 days, 0.6% year to date, 15.4% over 1 year, 109.9% over 3 years and 88.7% over 5 years. These figures naturally raise questions about how its valuation stacks up today. Recent coverage...

ProPetro Holding (PUMP) has just completed and priced an upsized public offering of 15,000,000 common shares at about US$10 each, raising roughly US$150 million to support general corporate needs and additional power generation equipment. See our latest analysis for ProPetro Holding. The offering arrives after a 15.12% 1 month share price return and an 8.55% year to date share price gain, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.01% points to momentum that has been building rather than...

If you are wondering whether Unum Group at around US$76 a share still offers solid value after its long run, this article will walk through what the current price might be implying. The stock has barely moved over the last year with a 0.4% return, even after a very strong 3 year return of about 90% and a very large 5 year gain that is close to 3x. Recent attention on Unum Group has largely focused on its position as a US life and disability insurer, with investors weighing how its risk...

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, ticker NasdaqGS:BMRN, has announced plans to acquire Amicus Therapeutics, adding approved rare disease therapies such as Galafold and PomOp to its portfolio. To fund the transaction, BioMarin is launching an $850 million senior note offering, a new $2 billion senior secured term loan, and additional revolving credit facilities. The deal and financing package represent one of the largest recent capital moves in the rare disease pharmaceuticals sector. At a share...

Why MPLX is back in focus after a downgrade and portfolio shake up The recent move in MPLX (MPLX) comes as investors weigh a Raymond James downgrade, fresh analyst earnings sentiment, and a series of acquisitions and asset sales that are reshaping its midstream footprint. See our latest analysis for MPLX. At a share price of $55.75, MPLX has seen a 10.24% 90 day share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 16.56% and 5 year total shareholder return of 266.93% point to...