NYSE:CC
NYSE:CCChemicals

Chemours (CC) Faces Expanded PFAS RICO Suit In Firefighter Gear Case Is Its Risk Story Shifting?

On January 6, 2026, a Montana federal judge refused to dismiss a class-action lawsuit accusing DuPont/Chemours, 3M and others of concealing PFAS risks in firefighter turnout gear, allowing RICO and multi-state claims to proceed. The ruling keeps Chemours exposed to allegations of a coordinated effort to hide PFAS dangers, with potential equipment replacement costs for over one million firefighters estimated in the billions. We’ll now examine how this expanded PFAS litigation exposure,...
NYSE:PCG
NYSE:PCGElectric Utilities

PG&E (PCG) Valuation Check After Mixed Short And Long Term Shareholder Returns

Without a clear single event driving headlines, PG&E (PCG) is back on investors’ screens as they reassess the utility’s recent share performance, return profile, and current earnings power. See our latest analysis for PG&E. PG&E’s recent 1 month share price return of 6.53% stands against a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 18.52% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 34.13%. This suggests short term momentum alongside a mixed longer track record that continues to shape how...
NYSE:O
NYSE:ORetail REITs

Realty Income’s US$750 Million Convertible Notes And Buyback Might Change The Case For Investing In O

In early January 2026, Realty Income Corporation completed a US$750,000,000 private Rule 144A offering of 3.500% senior unsecured, callable and convertible notes due January 15, 2029, priced at 100% of principal. The transaction not only adds flexible, unsecured capital for debt repayment and property growth but also includes a concurrent repurchase of about 1.8 million shares, reflecting management’s willingness to balance funding needs with equity dilution. We’ll now examine how this...
NYSE:BRO
NYSE:BROInsurance

Court-Ordered Pause on Howden Raid Could Be A Game Changer For Brown & Brown (BRO)

In late December, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order in Brown & Brown’s lawsuit accusing rival Howden US Services and 28 former employees of orchestrating an “employee raid” that allegedly lured away about 200 staff members. The order bars Howden and the named individuals from recruiting current Brown & Brown employees or soliciting its insurance customers while the case proceeds. The case has drawn wider industry attention because Brown & Brown’s...
NYSE:IBP
NYSE:IBPConsumer Durables

Is Installed Building Products (IBP) Pricing Too High After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains?

If you are wondering whether Installed Building Products at around US$275.78 is a fair price or a stretch, you are in the right place for a clear look at what that tag might really represent. The stock has posted returns of 4.3% over the last 7 days, 2.8% over the last 30 days, 3.1% year to date, 61.4% over 1 year, 212.2% over 3 years and 171.5% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much of this performance is already reflected in the current valuation. Recent coverage has...
NasdaqCM:AREC
NasdaqCM:ARECOil and Gas

American Resources (AREC) Is Up 21.0% After Securing US$200 Million For ReElement Refining Expansion

American Resources Corporation announced that it secured a US$200 million equity facility from Transition Equity Partners to accelerate ReElement Technologies’ multi-mineral refining rollout and expansion of its Marion, Indiana plant, alongside broader domestic and international growth plans in critical minerals. The company also outlined a January 2026 conference schedule featuring CES, the Future Minerals Forum and the Battery Innovation Forum, underscoring its effort to deepen commercial...
NasdaqGS:ISRG
NasdaqGS:ISRGMedical Equipment

How Surging da Vinci Utilization and New FDA Wins At Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In recent days, Intuitive Surgical reported continued strong demand for its da Vinci robotic systems, with surgery volumes rising faster than its growing installed base and supported by new FDA approvals for additional procedures. This combination of higher utilization and expanded indications further entrenches the da Vinci platform inside hospitals, reinforcing Intuitive Surgical’s role at the center of robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery. We’ll now explore how this surge in da...
NYSE:PAYC
NYSE:PAYCProfessional Services

Assessing Paycom (PAYC) Valuation As Growth Slows To 9% And Buybacks Support Earnings

Paycom Software (PAYC) is back in focus after management outlined slower yet high single digit revenue growth, guiding to about 9% for 2025, alongside expanding profitability metrics and sizeable ongoing share repurchases. See our latest analysis for Paycom Software. At a share price of $156.55, Paycom’s recent 1 day share price return of 2.32% comes after a weaker patch, with a 90 day share price return of 23.66% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.98% loss suggesting...
NasdaqGS:LAES
NasdaqGS:LAESSemiconductor

Is SEALSQ (LAES) Quietly Reframing Its Moat Around Practical Quantum Security And Industrial Hardware?

In early January 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on SEALSQ Corp, highlighting the company’s work on post-quantum security technologies that aim to protect systems from emerging quantum computing risks. SEALSQ also outlined a plan to use silicon and CMOS-compatible manufacturing to build scalable quantum systems tailored for industrial applications, underscoring its focus on practical deployment rather than purely experimental research. With these post-quantum security and...
NYSE:VZ
NYSE:VZTelecom

How Investors Are Reacting To Verizon (VZ) 19-Year Dividend Growth And Event-Driven Brand Strategy

Verizon Communications recently marked its 19th consecutive year of dividend increases and continued to highlight its role as a high-yield, income-focused telecom provider with steady cash flow support. At the same time, Verizon has been using high-profile customer experiences tied to events like Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026 to reinforce brand loyalty and underline the value of staying within its ecosystem. We’ll now explore how Verizon’s 19-year dividend growth streak shapes its...
NasdaqGS:HON
NasdaqGS:HONIndustrials

What Honeywell International (HON)'s Portfolio Reshuffle and Solstice Spin-Off Plan Means For Shareholders

Honeywell International recently outlined a revised business segment structure effective Q1 2026, confirmed that its Advanced Materials unit will be reported as discontinued operations following the Solstice Advanced Materials spin-off, and disclosed an expected one-time litigation charge tied to Flexjet settlements that will not alter its non-GAAP guidance. This reshaping of Honeywell’s portfolio, paired with continued reinvestment at a roughly 14% return on capital employed over five...
NYSE:SCCO
NYSE:SCCOMetals and Mining

Southern Copper (SCCO) Valuation Check As Copper Prices Rise And Peru Growth Prospects Gain Attention

Investor interest in Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) has picked up as copper prices and tight supply conditions draw attention to low cost producers, while recent Peru metals and mining research highlights growth opportunities for key industry players. See our latest analysis for Southern Copper. That backdrop of firmer copper prices and tight supply is showing up in the numbers, with Southern Copper’s share price at $160.08, a 1-month share price return of 14.01% and a 1-year total shareholder...
NYSE:M
NYSE:MMultiline Retail

Is It Too Late To Consider Macy's (M) After A 49% One Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether Macy's current share price still lines up with the underlying business, this article walks through what the numbers are saying about value right now. Macy's shares last closed at US$23.22, with reported returns of 4.9% over 7 days, 1.6% over 30 days, 2.1% year to date, 48.8% over 1 year and 113.0% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story might already be reflected in the price. Recent headlines have focused on the company as a...
NYSE:TJX
NYSE:TJXSpecialty Retail

Is TJX Companies (TJX) Still Attractive After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether TJX Companies at around US$153.92 is still a sensible entry point, or if the recent run has already priced in the good news, you are asking the right questions. The stock has been fairly steady in the short term, with a 0.9% decline over the last 7 days and a 0.4% gain over the last 30 days, while longer term returns of 29.7% over 1 year, 94.6% over 3 years and 142.3% over 5 years may catch your eye as you weigh growth potential against risk. Recent coverage of...
NYSE:SOC
NYSE:SOCOil and Gas

Sable Offshore (SOC) Valuation Check After Court Ruling Clears Key Santa Ynez Pipeline Restart

Why Sable Offshore’s legal win matters for investors A recent U.S. court decision rejecting an emergency challenge to Sable Offshore (NYSE:SOC) has cleared the way for a restart of key Santa Ynez pipeline segments, putting legal and operational risk in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Sable Offshore. The court decision arrives after a sharp 79.26% 1 month share price return and a 15.54% 7 day gain, yet the year to date share price return of 13.81% and 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:AMSC
NasdaqGS:AMSCElectrical

American Superconductor (AMSC) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Weakness

American Superconductor (AMSC) has attracted fresh attention after a mixed pattern in recent returns, with a 7.4% decline over the past day and an approximately 49% drop over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for American Superconductor. The recent 1 day and 90 day share price declines sit alongside a relatively flat year to date share price return, while the 1 year and multi year total shareholder returns remain positive. This suggests momentum has recently faded after a very strong...
NasdaqGS:UAL
NasdaqGS:UALAirlines

A Look At United Airlines (UAL) Valuation Following Recent Share Price Momentum

United Airlines Holdings stock: recent performance snapshot United Airlines Holdings (UAL) has drawn fresh attention after a period of solid share price moves, with the stock up 2.3% over the past week and 12.0% over the past month. See our latest analysis for United Airlines Holdings. Those recent share price moves sit within a broader upswing, with a 90 day share price return of 19.8%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 16.1% and very large 5 year total shareholder return suggest...
NasdaqGS:EA
NasdaqGS:EAEntertainment

Has Electronic Arts (EA) Run Too Far After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains

If you are wondering whether Electronic Arts at around US$204 per share is offering fair value or stretching expectations, you are not alone. The stock has been relatively steady in the short term, with returns of 0.0% over 7 days and 0.2% over 30 days, yet it sits on a 41.9% 1 year return and 67.4% over 3 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Investors have been watching Electronic Arts as a key name in large listed gaming and interactive entertainment...
NasdaqGS:ON
NasdaqGS:ONSemiconductor

Assessing ON Semiconductor (ON) Valuation As Volatility And AI Power Shift Keep The Stock In Focus

Recent attention on ON Semiconductor (ON) has been driven by heightened share volatility, softer automotive and industrial demand, and unusual options activity that has sharpened focus on its push into power management, silicon carbide, and AI hardware. See our latest analysis for ON Semiconductor. That options activity and focus on higher value segments comes after a sharp reset last year, with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 1.55%, even as the 90 day share price return of...
NasdaqGS:DKNG
NasdaqGS:DKNGHospitality

Did DraftKings’ (DKNG) Mindway AI Integration Quietly Reframe Its Responsible Gaming Risk Narrative?

On 5 January 2026, Mindway AI announced it had integrated its Gamalyze behavioral assessment tool into the DraftKings Responsible Gaming Center, adding a science-based, simulated card-game experience to support player education. This move highlights how behavioral analytics and objective decision-making data are becoming more important in online gambling platforms’ efforts to strengthen responsible gaming frameworks. Next, we’ll explore how integrating science-based behavioral tools into...
NasdaqGS:NTAP
NasdaqGS:NTAPTech

Assessing NetApp (NTAP) Valuation After Recent Choppy Share Price Performance

NetApp (NTAP) has drawn attention after its recent share performance, with the stock last closing at US$106.62. Investors are weighing this price against the company’s earnings profile and recent total return history. See our latest analysis for NetApp. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 1-day share price return of 1.47% compared with a 30-day share price return decline of 9.08%. The 1-year total shareholder return shows a loss of 7.13%, which contrasts with stronger 3- and 5-year total...
NYSE:CE
NYSE:CEChemicals

Reassessing Celanese (CE) Valuation After Mixed Returns And A Swing To A US$3.07b Net Loss

With no single headline event driving sentiment, Celanese (CE) has drawn attention as investors reassess a chemicals producer that reports US$9.71b in revenue, a US$3.07b net loss, and mixed recent share returns. See our latest analysis for Celanese. The recent 9.5% 1 month share price return and 5.5% year to date share price gain at US$44.49 sit against a 32.7% 1 year and 60.7% 3 year total shareholder return decline. This suggests that short term momentum is improving while longer term...
NYSE:NI
NYSE:NIIntegrated Utilities

Is NiSource (NI) Priced Too Rich After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains

If you are wondering whether NiSource is offering fair value at around US$41.88 per share, this article will walk through what the current price really reflects. NiSource's share price has been relatively steady in the short term, with a 0.4% decline over the last 7 days and a 0.3% decline over 30 days, while the longer term picture shows a 20.4% return over 1 year, 68.0% over 3 years and 126.9% over 5 years. These returns sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in regulated utilities...
NasdaqGS:CHTR
NasdaqGS:CHTRMedia

Charter Communications (CHTR) Valuation Check After Mixed Near Term And One Year Shareholder Returns

Charter Communications (CHTR) has been on many investors’ watchlists after a mixed return profile. The stock has shown a gain over the past month but a decline over the past three months, along with weaker one-year and multi-year performance. See our latest analysis for Charter Communications. That modest 2.7% 30 day share price return to US$210.62 comes after a 23.2% 90 day share price decline and a 39.4% drop in 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been fading as...