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In late January 2026, short seller Gotham City Research published a report alleging Carvana overstated 2023–2024 earnings and relied heavily on undisclosed related-party transactions with affiliates tied to its controlling shareholders. The controversy has drawn in Wall Street analysts and shareholder law firms, turning Carvana’s complex relationships with DriveTime and Bridgecrest into a central question about the quality of its reported profits. We’ll now examine how these accounting and...

Belite Bio (BLTE) is back in focus after confirming it will present topline Phase 3 DRAGON data for tinlarebant in adolescent Stargardt disease at the upcoming Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress. See our latest analysis for Belite Bio. Those DRAGON data presentations come after a strong run in the stock, with a 90 day share price return of 50.36% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 191.18%, suggesting momentum has been building around the story. If you are watching how...

Rush Enterprises recently reported past third-quarter 2025 results that missed earnings expectations but exceeded revenue forecasts and introduced a new US$150,000,000 stock repurchase program, effectively replacing its nearly exhausted prior authorization. UBS initiated formal coverage on Rush Enterprises with a Neutral view, giving investors a fresh reference point as the company couples revenue outperformance with expanded capital returns. Next, we will examine how the new US$150,000,000...

In late January 2026, 10% owner Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. sold nearly 50,000 PBF Energy shares as the company continues to work through the fallout from its February 2025 Martinez, California refinery explosion, which has kept the facility below full capacity and pushed the targeted return to normal operations into March 2026. Against this backdrop, PBF Energy is contending with high operating and maintenance costs, including about US$600 million earmarked for upkeep and...

In January 2026, SkyWest reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue rising to US$1,024.49 million while net income and EPS slipped slightly year-on-year, and confirmed multi-year extensions on E175 flying agreements with United and Delta alongside ongoing debt reduction and share repurchases. An interesting angle is that despite mixed quarterly earnings, SkyWest’s long-dated E175 contracts and growing block hours point to increasingly visible partner-driven demand for its regional...

First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter earnings that matched Wall Street expectations, slightly weaker revenue net of interest expense, full year profit growth, and a reaffirmed quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for First Mid Bancshares. The recent earnings beat on expectations, lower net charge offs, and reaffirmed dividend have come alongside an 8.98% 1 month share price return and a 17.14% 3 month share price return, pointing to building...

S.Ride recently announced it will supply taxis for DiDi Global users in Tokyo, marking an expansion of DiDi’s app-based mobility services into Japan’s capital. This partnership gives DiDi access to an established local taxi network, potentially strengthening its international footprint while limiting the need for heavy upfront asset deployment. We’ll now examine how this expansion into Tokyo through S.Ride could influence DiDi Global’s investment narrative and future growth profile. We've...

CNX Resources Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing total production volumes of 152.3 Bcfe and revenue of US$610.48 million, alongside net income of US$196.25 million and basic earnings per share of US$1.45 from continuing operations. The company also expanded its share repurchase authorization to US$4.45 billion with no expiration date, underscoring management’s emphasis on returning capital while maintaining a flat production profile backed by extensive...

In October 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper reported strong third-quarter results, with net sales and adjusted earnings per share both rising and the U.S. Refreshment Beverages segment leading growth, helped by contributions from the GHOST acquisition. The company also raised its full-year constant currency net sales growth outlook to a high-single-digit range, underscoring management’s confidence in the momentum of its beverage portfolio and integration of recent deals. Next, we will examine how this...

In January 2026, Full Truck Alliance announced a new long-term shareholder return policy, planning to distribute over US$400 million in FY2026 through around US$300 million in quarterly dividends and additional open-market share repurchases. This move signals management’s confidence in the company’s cash-generation profile and marks a shift toward balancing reinvestment with consistent capital returns for investors. Next, we’ll examine how this sizeable dividend-and-buyback plan could...

Ford Motor Company recently confirmed a pretax remeasurement loss of about US$600 million tied to its pension and other postretirement benefit plans, while formally launching its Ford Energy unit under new president Lisa Drake to oversee battery cell manufacturing and battery energy storage systems. The pairing of a non-cash retirement charge with a fresh US$2.00 billion investment push into battery energy storage highlights how Ford is reallocating financial and manufacturing resources...

SEI Investments reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$607.93 million and net income of US$172.5 million, capping a full year of higher sales and earnings versus 2024. The quarter marked SEI’s highest-ever earnings performance, supported by broad-based margin improvement, strong private banking wins, continued share repurchases, and progress on partnerships such as Stratos and TIFIN Give. We’ll now examine how this record quarter, underpinned by broad-based margin...

Central Securities Corp recently reported that its net assets rose 9.3% year-over-year as of September 30, 2025, with net assets per common share increasing from US$56.17 to US$61.39. This balance-sheet improvement highlights how growth in underlying asset value can strengthen the company’s financial footing and underpin its closed-end fund structure. We’ll now examine how this growth in net assets per share fits into Central Securities’ broader investment narrative and future...

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$5.2b, Basic EPS of a US$0.05 loss, and net income excluding extra items of a US$37m loss. The trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$20.4b, Basic EPS of US$2.64, and net income excluding extra items of US$2.1b. Over recent quarters, the company has reported revenue of US$4.9b in Q4 2024, US$5.1b in Q1 2025, US$5.1b in Q2, US$5.1b in Q3, and US$5.2b in Q4, alongside quarterly Basic EPS readings of...

Eli Lilly has announced plans to invest more than US$3.50 billion in a new injectable-medicine manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, dedicated to next-generation weight-loss therapies such as the investigational retatrutide. This plant, Lilly’s fourth new U.S. site since 2025, highlights how the group is pairing AI-enabled manufacturing with a large domestic expansion program exceeding US$50.00 billion in capital commitments to support its obesity portfolio. With this...

Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) drew investor attention after reporting fourth quarter results that topped earnings expectations, alongside an improved combined ratio, higher book value per share, and continued capital returns via dividends and share repurchases. See our latest analysis for Selective Insurance Group. The better than expected fourth quarter earnings and improved combined ratio seem to have coincided with firmer sentiment. There is a 7 day share price return of 5.01% and a 90...

Palantir Technologies (NasdaqGS:PLTR) is expanding its AI platforms across HD Hyundai, supporting group-wide projects in areas such as shipbuilding and robotics. The company has also been selected as a key partner for Sovereign AI data center infrastructure across EMEA, supporting advanced AI workloads for commercial and governmental clients. These developments highlight Palantir's growing role in large scale enterprise AI deployments beyond its traditional U.S. government base. Palantir...

What the latest results and buybacks tell you Steel Dynamics (STLD) just released full year 2025 results, with sales of US$18.18b and lower net income and earnings per share than a year earlier, alongside an update on its recently completed share repurchase activity. See our latest analysis for Steel Dynamics. At a share price of US$179.57, Steel Dynamics has seen a 15.13% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. However, the 1 day and 7 day share price dips...

H2O America, NasdaqGS:HTO, announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The company also raised its full year dividend outlook. The update signals management's view on the strength of the dividend profile going forward. H2O America, NasdaqGS:HTO, operates in the water services space, a sector that tends to draw attention from investors who care about essential infrastructure and steady cash flows. Dividend changes often stand out in this kind of business, because they can shape how...

Onto Innovation (ONTO) just picked up the 2026 SPIE PRISM Award for its 4Di InSpec SR Surface Roughness Gauge, drawing attention to its metrology tools as investors look ahead to the February 19 earnings release. See our latest analysis for Onto Innovation. The award news lands as Onto Innovation’s share price sits at US$202.05, with a 30 day share price return of 21.81% and a 90 day share price return of 53.41%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is slightly negative while the 5...

Why Travelers Companies (TRV) is back in focus after its latest results Travelers Companies (TRV) is attracting fresh attention after a fourth quarter earnings beat that management linked to lower catastrophe losses, stronger net investment income, and broad underwriting gains across its core insurance segments. See our latest analysis for Travelers Companies. Those earnings and capital return moves sit alongside a 6.3% 90 day share price return and a 17.9% one year total shareholder return...

In late January 2026, Zeta Global Holdings was caught in a broad software-sector sell-off after mixed earnings and weaker cloud outlooks from major players like SAP and ServiceNow weighed on sentiment toward enterprise and advertising software companies. The episode highlights how concerns about rising AI-related costs and slower cloud momentum at industry leaders can pressure smaller software names even without company-specific news. We’ll now examine how this sector-wide reaction to AI...

Nucor (NYSE:NUE) has started up new mills and galvanizing lines, marking a major phase of operational progress beyond its latest earnings report. The company reports strong backlog growth across steel mills and products, underscoring demand for its expanded capabilities. Nucor is advancing low carbon steel offerings, including Econiq, and investing in fusion energy and other technologies tied to long term decarbonization. Additional projects, such as a new mill in West Virginia and further...

Event overview and why Melco matters now With no single headline event driving attention to Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) today, recent share performance and fundamentals are doing most of the talking for investors watching this casino and resorts operator. See our latest analysis for Melco Resorts & Entertainment. Melco’s US$6.06 share price sits against a 30 day share price return of 19.31% and a 90 day share price return of 27.43%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 2.54%...