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Evercore (NYSE:EVR) released its 2025 Credit Secondary Market Survey, highlighting record activity in private credit secondaries. The survey points to GP led deals surpassing LP led transactions, indicating a shift in how capital is being recycled in private credit. Evercore reported a significant advisory role in this market, capturing a substantial share of recent deal volume. For you as an investor looking at Evercore at a share price of $353.27, this survey matters because it highlights...

Executive appointment and why it matters for CRA International (CRAI) CRA International (CRAI) has brought in Margaret (Peggy) Loudermilk as a Vice President in its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice, following her senior role at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. For investors, this kind of hire often prompts a closer look at how the firm’s antitrust and regulatory capabilities align with its current revenue base of US$731.1m and net income of US$56.5m. See our...

If you are wondering whether Ducommun's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. The stock has been drawing attention from investors looking for clear valuation clues. Over the last year Ducommun has recorded a 65.8% return, with a 17.1% return over the past month and a 0.4% move in the last week. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already priced in. Recent coverage has highlighted Ducommun in the context of ongoing interest in capital goods...

Enovix (ENVX) has reshaped its operations leadership as it prepares for mass production, with the planned retirement of its Chief Operating Officer and expanded roles for senior manufacturing executives focused on high-volume battery output. See our latest analysis for Enovix. The leadership reshuffle comes after a tough stretch for investors, with a 90 day share price return of a 45.78% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 45.11% loss. This suggests sentiment has cooled even as...

United Bancorporation of Alabama (UBAB) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about US$17.3 million and basic EPS of US$1.15, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of roughly US$69.7 million and EPS of US$5.23 that frame the latest numbers in a wider context. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged from about US$16.8 million to US$18.0 million while quarterly EPS has moved between US$1.15 and US$1.42, providing a clear view of how the income statement has been tracking...

F & M Bank (FMBM) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$12.8 million and EPS of US$0.81, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$50.0 million and EPS of US$3.16 that reflect a 54.1% earnings gain over the past year versus a 6.8% per year earnings decline across the last five years. Over that period, revenue has moved from US$42.4 million and EPS of US$2.07 on a trailing basis in late 2024 to the latest trailing revenue of US$50.0 million and EPS of US$3.16, while the...

Webster Financial Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing higher net interest income and net income compared with the prior year, while its board declared past quarterly cash dividends of US$0.40 per common share and payments on Series F and Series G preferred stock scheduled for March and April 2026. An interesting angle for investors is that these earnings came alongside lower total net charge-offs than a year earlier and completion of a multi-year...

Berkshire Hills Bancorp and Brookline Bancorp have completed their merger of equals to form Beacon Financial Corporation, trading as NYSE:BBT. The combined company reports a larger balance sheet, operational changes and ongoing integration efforts following the merger. Beacon Financial has also declared its first dividend as a newly merged entity. Beacon Financial, now trading at $28.35 under NYSE:BBT, is emerging from this merger as a larger regional player with an expanded footprint. The...

Interest around Rithm Capital (RITM) has picked up as investors look ahead to its fourth quarter 2025 results, expected revenue and earnings pressure in key segments, and fresh analyst coverage tied to recent acquisitions. See our latest analysis for Rithm Capital. Rithm Capital’s recent 1 day share price return of 8.22% decline and 7 day share price return of 7.13% decline, alongside heavier trading and fresh UBS coverage tied to the Paramount Group and Crestline deals, contrast with a 1...

UWM Holdings CEO Mat Ishbia has sold a large block of shares under a prearranged 10b5-1 trading plan. The transaction represents a substantial reduction in his indirect stake in NYSE:UWMC. Investors are watching the sale closely given ongoing pressure in the mortgage market. UWM Holdings, trading on the NYSE as UWMC, last closed at $4.91, with the stock showing an 11.3% gain over the past month and a 27.8% return over three years, while the one-year return stands at an 11.9% decline and the...

Lantronix Inc. and Safe Pro Group have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Master Services Agreement to co-develop Qualcomm-based, AI-powered edge compute solutions that enable real-time, on-device threat detection for drones and unmanned systems in defense and security applications. By pairing Lantronix’s rugged edge hardware with Safe Pro’s Object Threat Detection algorithms and integrating outputs into platforms like the U.S. Army’s ATAK, the alliance aims to embed autonomous...

Why the latest earnings matter for Byline Bancorp (BY) Byline Bancorp (BY) is back in focus after fourth quarter results topped analyst expectations, accompanied by a 20% dividend increase and a fresh share repurchase authorization, even as management discussed ongoing pressure on margins and operating income. See our latest analysis for Byline Bancorp. Those fourth quarter earnings, the 20% dividend increase and the new buyback authorization come after a strong run, with a 90 day share price...

Charter Communications (CHTR) just closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$13.6b and basic EPS of US$10.47, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$54.8b and TTM EPS of US$36.90. Over the last few quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band from US$13.9b in Q4 2024 to between US$13.6b and US$13.8b through 2025. Quarterly EPS ranged from about US$8.50 to US$10.47, giving investors a clear view of how earnings track against fairly steady top line numbers. With a TTM net income of...

Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, showing higher net interest income and net income, alongside a fresh shareholder approval to increase authorized shares. See our latest analysis for Nicolet Bankshares. After these earnings and the shareholder approval to increase authorized shares, Nicolet Bankshares’ share price has climbed to US$145.98, with a 21.16% year to date share price return and a 31.47% total shareholder return over...

Ocular Therapeutix (NasdaqGM:OCUL) announced that its Chief Financial Officer has taken a temporary medical leave. The company named an interim CFO to oversee finance and operations during the leave. Ocular Therapeutix also appointed an experienced industry executive as Global Chief Commercial Officer. The new commercial leader has a background in launching ophthalmic products at large pharmaceutical companies. For investors watching Ocular Therapeutix at a share price of $9.14, these...

Why Herbalife is on investors’ radar now Herbalife (HLF) has caught attention after a period of sharp share price moves, with the stock up about 34% over the past month and more than doubling in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Herbalife. Beyond the recent surge, Herbalife’s 1 year total shareholder return of about 216% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder return of around a 68% decline. This suggests strong recent momentum after a difficult longer stretch. If Herbalife’s...

Republic Bancorp (NasdaqGS:RBCA.A) has appointed Brad Comer as its new Chief Investment Officer, following the retirement of Greg Williams after more than two decades in the role. The company also announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend, signaling management's confidence in its current financial position. These changes combine a leadership transition with an adjustment in capital returns to shareholders, making them key developments for existing and prospective...

SiriusPoint Ltd. has announced it will redeem all 8 million of its 8.00% Series B Preference Shares on February 26, 2026, at US$25.00 per share plus US$0.49 in accrued dividends, after which the shares will be delisted and deregistered. This move, alongside the appointment of John Sakakeeny as Chief Underwriting Officer for North America P&C Insurance, signals a focus on capital structure simplification and underwriting discipline. We will now explore how the Series B preference share...

If you are wondering whether Emerson Electric's current share price matches its underlying value, you are not alone. This article will walk you through what the numbers suggest. The stock recently closed at US$146.96, with returns of 8.2% over the last month and 15.0% over the last year, which may have changed how some investors view its growth potential and risk profile. Recent headlines have focused on Emerson Electric's portfolio positioning and its role in industrial automation and...

In late January 2026, Meritage Homes Corporation reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue of US$5,824.44 million and net income of US$453.01 million, alongside real estate-related impairments of US$9.31 million and completion of a multiyear US$735.91 million share repurchase program. The company paired these mixed results with guidance for 2026 revenue to remain roughly in line with 2025 and highlighted an exceptional backlog conversion rate supported by a 60-day closing guarantee and...

What Recent Performance Says About California Water Service Group With no single headline event driving attention today, California Water Service Group (CWT) is drawing interest as investors look at its recent share performance, current financial results, and valuation signals. The stock closed at $44.70, with a 0.5% move over the last day, around 1.2% over the past week, and about 4% over the past month, while the past 3 months show a slight decline of roughly 0.6%. See our latest analysis...

If you are wondering whether MarketAxess Holdings at around US$169 per share is starting to look interesting, you are not alone in questioning what a fair price really looks like. The stock has seen a 1.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.2% decline over the last 30 days and is down 5.2% year to date and 22.1% over the last year. This naturally raises questions about how much risk and potential are now reflected in the price. Over the past three years, the share price return of 49.1% and...

Concentrix recently highlighted that around 40% of its new business includes AI-enabled solutions, reflecting sizable investments to make its customer experience offerings more AI-centric and efficient. This growing AI mix positions the company as an emerging technology-focused service provider, with analysts increasingly framing it as an under-the-radar AI player within the broader customer experience market. Next, we’ll consider how Concentrix’s push into AI-powered solutions shapes its...

Why Coastal Financial Is On Investors’ Radar Today With no single headline catalyst driving attention, Coastal Financial (CCB) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share performance, current profitability, and valuation signals in light of its traditional banking operations and its Banking as a Service footprint. See our latest analysis for Coastal Financial. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 1 day share price return of about a 5% decline at US$95.78 and a 30 day share price...