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NYSE:DTE
NYSE:DTEIntegrated Utilities

A Look At DTE Energy (DTE) Valuation As Earnings Guidance And Data Center Deal Come Into Focus

DTE Energy (DTE) heads into its February 17 quarterly earnings call with attention on two fronts: fresh operating earnings guidance and how management is executing on a 1.4 GW data center power agreement. See our latest analysis for DTE Energy. The recent 2.9% 1 day share price return, building on an 11.2% year to date share price return and a 15.7% 1 year total shareholder return, suggests interest is firming as investors weigh earnings guidance, data center demand, and DTE Energy’s grid and...
NasdaqGS:RGLD
NasdaqGS:RGLDMetals and Mining

Royal Gold (RGLD) Valuation Check After Earnings Growth Uptrend And Supportive Rate Cut Backdrop

Royal Gold (RGLD) is back on investors’ radar after a period of accelerating revenue and earnings growth, coupled with what is described as best in class profitability and a confirmed stock uptrend. See our latest analysis for Royal Gold. Royal Gold’s share price has climbed to US$286.10 after a 51.8% 90 day share price return and a 93.7% 1 year total shareholder return, pointing to strong momentum as investors reassess growth prospects and perceived risk. If this kind of run in a precious...
NasdaqCM:VKTX
NasdaqCM:VKTXBiotechs

Viking Therapeutics Expands Obesity Pipeline As VK2735 Nears Late Stage Trials

Viking Therapeutics has completed enrollment in its Phase 3 VANQUISH-1 trial of injectable VK2735 for obesity. The company plans to advance its oral VK2735 obesity candidate into Phase 3 trials. Viking also intends to file an IND for a new amylin agonist program targeting obesity. Viking Therapeutics, ticker NasdaqCM:VKTX, is pushing deeper into obesity treatment with multiple assets now moving through late stage development. The stock trades at $29.0, with a return of 162.9% over three...
NYSE:AMP
NYSE:AMPCapital Markets

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) Valuation Check After Key Wealth Management Leadership Retirement News

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) has moved onto investor watchlists after announcing that Joseph E. Sweeney, President of Advice & Wealth Management Products & Service Delivery, plans to retire on April 3, 2026, from this key leadership role. See our latest analysis for Ameriprise Financial. Ameriprise’s latest leadership news comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 1-day share price return of 1.36% to US$473.67, a 30-day share price return reflecting a 7% decline, and a 1-year total...
NYSE:RBC
NYSE:RBCMachinery

RBC Bearings Leans On Long Cycle Aerospace And Defense Growth

Wasatch Global Investors recently highlighted RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) as a core holding, citing continued strong execution and a positive outlook. Company management pointed to robust aerospace and defense demand, with strength from submarine, missile, and aircraft programs. RBC Bearings also reported an increased share of business with Airbus, indicating deeper involvement in commercial aerospace platforms. RBC Bearings, a supplier of engineered bearings and components, sits at the...
NasdaqGS:DXCM
NasdaqGS:DXCMMedical Equipment

Assessing DexCom (DXCM) Valuation After Q4 2025 Beat And Renewed 2026 Growth Guidance

DexCom (DXCM) has just reported Q4 2025 results that topped consensus on both revenue and earnings, supported by uptake of its G7 15 day system, broader use of Stelo, and a focus on margins. See our latest analysis for DexCom. The latest Q4 beat and renewed 2026 guidance arrived alongside a 1 day share price return of 7.59%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 22.66% and 5 year total shareholder return of 31.15% show that longer term performance has lagged, so recent momentum is...
NasdaqGS:NVDA
NasdaqGS:NVDASemiconductor

Is It Too Late To Consider Nvidia (NVDA) After Massive AI Data Center Momentum?

If you are wondering whether NVIDIA's share price still makes sense after all the headlines, this article walks through what the current market price might be implying about the company. NVIDIA shares last closed at US$182.81, with returns of a 3.0% decline over the past week, a 1.8% decline over the last month, a 3.2% decline year to date, and a 31.2% gain over the past year, on top of a very large 3 year return and a gain of more than 10x over 5 years. Recent news flow has continued to...
NYSE:SLGN
NYSE:SLGNPackaging

Assessing Silgan Holdings (SLGN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

With no single headline event driving the move, Silgan Holdings (SLGN) has drawn attention after a month and past 3 months of positive share performance, prompting investors to reassess its packaging-focused business. See our latest analysis for Silgan Holdings. The recent 30-day share price return of 13.51% and 90-day share price return of 27.93% contrast with a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 8.65%. This suggests momentum in the share price while longer term holders have had a...
NasdaqGS:ADBE
NasdaqGS:ADBESoftware

Is Adobe (ADBE) Offering Value After Its Steep Multi‑Year Share Price Decline

If you are wondering whether Adobe’s current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is here to walk you through that question clearly. Adobe shares last closed at US$263.97, with returns of 0.3% decline over 7 days, 10.9% decline over 30 days, 20.8% decline year to date, 43.1% decline over 1 year, and 23.9% decline over 3 years, while the 5 year return sits at 43.6% decline. Recent coverage around Adobe has focused on how investors are reassessing...
NYSE:HIW
NYSE:HIWOffice REITs

Highwoods Properties (HIW) Valuation Check After US$300 Million At The Market Equity Offering

Highwoods Properties (HIW) has kicked off a US$300 million at the market follow-on equity offering, shortly after reporting its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings and outlining its acquisition and development plans. See our latest analysis for Highwoods Properties. The at the market program and recent earnings update come after a 16.05% 30 day share price decline and a 15.65% 1 year total shareholder return decline, while the 3 year total shareholder return is slightly positive,...
NYSE:R
NYSE:RTransportation

Ryder’s 2026 Guidance and Buybacks Could Be A Game Changer For Ryder System (R)

Ryder System, Inc. recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing broadly steady revenue and earnings, while also confirming a regular US$0.91 quarterly dividend and completing share repurchases totaling 2.44% of its stock for US$202.10 million under the October 23, 2025 buyback. The company also issued 2026 guidance that points to modest 1% total revenue growth and detailed GAAP EPS ranges, giving investors clearer visibility into expected profitability for both...
NasdaqGS:WEN
NasdaqGS:WENHospitality

Is Wendy’s (WEN) Share Slide Creating A Potential Opportunity For Investors?

If you are wondering whether Wendy's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article is built to help you make sense of what you are paying for. The stock closed at US$7.48, with returns of a 4.3% decline over 7 days, 10.1% decline over 30 days, 8.4% decline year to date, 47.1% decline over 1 year, 60.9% decline over 3 years and 54.4% decline over 5 years. This performance may catch the eye of investors thinking about a potential reset in expectations. Recent...
NYSE:PNC
NYSE:PNCBanks

Is PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) Pricing Looked At Differently After Recent Sector Coverage

If you are wondering whether PNC Financial Services Group is still fairly priced after its recent run, this article will walk through what the current share price might be implying about value. PNC shares last closed at US$229.32, after a 4.6% decline over the past 7 days, while the stock shows returns of 2.8% over 30 days, 8.4% year to date, 20.9% over 1 year, 66.3% over 3 years, and 58.7% over 5 years. Recent coverage of PNC has focused on the broader banking sector and how large regional...
NYSE:KR
NYSE:KRConsumer Retailing

Assessing Kroger (KR) Valuation After Greg Foran’s CEO Appointment And Merger Setback Resolution

Kroger (KR) shares were in focus after the company named former Walmart U.S. chief Greg Foran as CEO, with investors weighing how his turnaround and digital experience could shape the grocer's next phase. See our latest analysis for Kroger. The CEO appointment comes on top of a solid run in the shares, with a 12.8% 1 month share price return and a 13.2% year to date share price return. The 5 year total shareholder return of 139.9% points to momentum that has been building over time. If this...
NasdaqGS:CBC
NasdaqGS:CBCBanks

Does Central Bancompany’s Dividend Policy Reveal Its True Capital Priorities For CBC Investors?

Central Bancompany, Inc. previously announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.1200 per share, payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026, with the same date as the ex-dividend date. This dividend update highlights how the bank is currently returning cash to shareholders, offering another lens on its capital deployment choices. We’ll now examine how this quarterly dividend decision fits into Central Bancompany’s broader investment narrative and capital allocation...
NasdaqGS:ROKU
NasdaqGS:ROKUEntertainment

Roku Bets On Bundles AI And Ad Tech While Valuation Signals Opportunity

Roku plans to launch new streaming bundles and expand its ad free subscription tier, Howdy, to additional platforms in 2026. The company is incorporating generative AI into content recommendations and advertising tools. Roku is also forming new ad tech partnerships, including with Amazon Ads, to support its platform and advertising products. Roku (NasdaqGS: ROKU) is moving further beyond its hardware roots by leaning into bundled services, original content, and a broader subscription...
NYSE:DECK
NYSE:DECKLuxury

What Deckers Outdoor (DECK)'s New UGG Celebrity Campaign and Spring 2026 Line Means For Shareholders

In recent weeks, UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands) launched its Spring 2026 clogs and mules collection inspired by the Tasman line, while appointing rapper Central Cee and Olympic snowboarder Su Yiming as the faces of a new versatility-focused campaign. This combination of fresh product innovation and high-profile marketing underscores Deckers Outdoor’s ongoing efforts to keep UGG® culturally relevant and deepen global consumer engagement. We’ll now examine how this new UGG® campaign,...
NYSE:GLW
NYSE:GLWElectronic

Is Meta Fiber Deal And Margin Milestone Altering The Investment Case For Corning (GLW)?

In recent weeks, Corning announced it had completed a long-running US$2.03 billion share repurchase program, affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.28 per share payable on March 30, 2026, and secured a multiyear US$6 billion fiber-optic supply agreement with Meta for AI data centers. Together with reaching its 20% operating margin goal ahead of schedule and expanding optical capacity, these moves highlight Corning’s deepening role in AI infrastructure and its focus on returning cash to...
NYSE:KN
NYSE:KNElectronic

Did Strong Q4 Results and Completed Buybacks Just Shift Knowles' (KN) Investment Narrative?

In early February 2026, Knowles Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$162.2 million and net income of US$21 million, alongside full-year 2025 sales of US$593.2 million and net income of US$44.2 million, while also completing a US$271.5 million share repurchase program totaling 14,946,544 shares since 2020. These results, coupled with first-quarter 2026 guidance of US$143 million to US$153 million in revenue and US$0.09 to US$0.13 in diluted EPS from continuing operations,...
NasdaqGS:AVGO
NasdaqGS:AVGOSemiconductor

Broadcom Wi-Fi 8 Launch Tests Valuation As AI Network Demand Grows

Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) has introduced what it calls the industry's first Wi-Fi 8 access point and switch solution for AI ready enterprise networks. The new platforms integrate accelerated processing, advanced analytics, and end to end security into a single architecture for real time AI applications. The launch targets enterprises dealing with heavier AI workloads and expanding telemetry data across their wireless networks. For investors watching NasdaqGS:AVGO, this move comes as the...
NYSE:MSCI
NYSE:MSCICapital Markets

Baron Fund Backs MSCI While Weighing AI Risks And Valuation Potential

Baron Durable Advantage Fund identified MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) as its largest new portfolio addition in its Q4 2025 letter. The fund highlighted MSCI's role in index, analytics, and data services while also flagging AI related headwinds for the business. This combination of fresh capital and risk commentary has brought new attention to MSCI's position within information services. MSCI sits at the center of index creation, portfolio analytics, and data services that many asset managers rely on...