NasdaqGS:PFG
NasdaqGS:PFGInsurance

Is It Too Late To Consider Principal Financial Group After Its Strong Multi Year Rally?

Wondering if Principal Financial Group is still good value after its long run up, or if most of the upside is already priced in? Here is a breakdown of what the market might be getting right or missing about this insurer and asset manager. The stock has quietly pushed higher, gaining 2.8% over the last week, 6.5% over the past month, and 16.2% year to date, while delivering 18.4% over 1 year and 124.7% over 5 years. Those gains have come as investors have generally rewarded financials with...
NYSE:WTTR
NYSE:WTTREnergy Services

Assessing Select Water Solutions (WTTR) Valuation After CEO John Schmitz’s Notable Insider Share Sale

Investors in Select Water Solutions (WTTR) are parsing a fresh insider move, as President and CEO John Schmitz just unloaded roughly 281,000 shares for about 3.1 million dollars, raising questions around management sentiment and timing. See our latest analysis for Select Water Solutions. That insider selling comes as the latest share price of $10.85 sits below earlier highs, with a 1 month share price return of 8.72 percent but a year to date share price return of negative 21.15 percent. At...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

Carnival (CCL): Evaluating Whether Recent Share Price Momentum Still Leaves the Stock Undervalued

Carnival Corporation & (CCL) has quietly outperformed the broader cruise space over the past week, even as the stock still sits below its recent peak. That mix of momentum and lingering skepticism is where today’s opportunity starts. See our latest analysis for Carnival Corporation &. Zooming out, Carnival Corporation &’s 7 day share price return of 6.76 percent and year to date share price return of 10.44 percent come on top of a powerful 3 year total shareholder return of 226.86 percent...
NYSE:CLF
NYSE:CLFMetals and Mining

How S&P’s Downgrade and Contract Exit At Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Has Changed Its Investment Story

S&P Global Ratings previously downgraded Cleveland-Cliffs to B+ from BB-, citing elevated leverage and a more stressed credit profile, while the company ended a low-margin slab supply contract with ArcelorMittal that is expected to add about US$500 million of annual EBITDA through higher-priced U.S. slab sales. Together, the rating downgrade and contract exit highlight a trade-off between higher anticipated profitability and increased balance sheet risk that could influence how investors...
NYSE:AGX
NYSE:AGXConstruction

Does Argan’s (AGX) Higher Quarterly Dividend Signal Enduring Confidence in Its Long-Term Strategy?

Argan, Inc. recently declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.50 per share, payable on January 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of January 22, 2026. This dividend decision, alongside management’s emphasis on solid project execution, a healthy opportunity pipeline and disciplined M&A, highlights the company’s confidence in its long-term business outlook. Now we’ll examine how Argan’s new US$0.50 quarterly dividend and management’s upbeat comments influence the company’s...
NasdaqGS:COKE
NasdaqGS:COKEBeverage

Should Coca-Cola Consolidated’s US$1.35 Billion Term Loan Refinancing Require Action From COKE Investors?

On December 8, 2025, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. entered into two senior unsecured term loan facilities totaling US$1.35 billion, maturing in 2028 and 2030, to refinance a US$1.20 billion bridge loan and support general corporate purposes. The new financing, with interest rates tied to Term SOFR or a base rate and governed by cash flow and leverage covenants, materially reshapes the company’s balance sheet flexibility and potential capital allocation options. We’ll now examine how this...
NYSE:OHI
NYSE:OHIHealth Care REITs

Does Fitch’s Stable BBB- Rating Reshape the Risk Narrative Around Omega Healthcare Investors’ (OHI) Leverage?

Earlier this week, Fitch Ratings affirmed Omega Healthcare Investors’ Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook, highlighting its improving operations, low leverage, and ongoing access to capital despite lingering uncertainty in the skilled nursing sector. The affirmation underscores how demographic support and portfolio improvements are helping Omega maintain credit stability even as sector-level risks persist. We’ll now examine how Fitch’s reaffirmed ‘BBB-’ rating and...
NasdaqGS:RGLD
NasdaqGS:RGLDMetals and Mining

Royal Gold (RGLD): Valuation Check After Record Q3 2025 Results, New Assets and a Higher Dividend

Royal Gold (RGLD) just delivered record third quarter 2025 revenue and cash flow, fueled by the Mount Milligan mine life extension, Fourmile exploration progress, and newly closed Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper acquisitions. See our latest analysis for Royal Gold. The market seems to be buying into that growth story, with Royal Gold’s share price up 17.72% over the past month and a strong year to date share price return of 62.59 percent. Longer term total shareholder returns above 100...
NasdaqGS:PANW
NasdaqGS:PANWSoftware

Palo Alto Networks (PANW): Reassessing Valuation After New GSA OneGov Deal and Shareholder Backing

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) just landed a multiyear U.S. General Services Administration OneGov deal, giving federal agencies discounted access to its AI security and cloud platforms while shareholders backed fresh incentives and board continuity. See our latest analysis for Palo Alto Networks. Even with the GSA OneGov win and a steady drumbeat of AI security headlines, Palo Alto Networks’ 30 day share price return of minus 6.61 percent and modest year to date share price gain of 6.06 percent...
NYSE:HL
NYSE:HLMetals and Mining

Why Hecla Mining (HL) Is Up 10.8% After S&P MidCap 400 Addition and Record Silver Prices

Hecla Mining’s recent presentation at Scotiabank’s 27th Annual Mining Conference in Toronto came amid its planned addition to the S&P MidCap 400 Index on December 22, 2025, and record-high silver prices supporting its core operations. Together with record quarterly revenue, tighter production guidance, and fresh permits for Nevada exploration, these developments are reshaping how investors view Hecla’s growth pipeline and market profile. We’ll now examine how Hecla’s upcoming S&P MidCap 400...
NYSE:ARE
NYSE:AREHealth Care REITs

Has Alexandria Real Estate Equities Fallen Too Far After Its 52% Slide in 2025?

If you are wondering whether Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a beaten down bargain or a value trap, you are in the right place to unpack what the current share price is really telling us. The stock has inched up 2.6% over the last week even after falling 10.8% over the past month and sliding around 52% year to date, so something has clearly shifted in how the market is reassessing its risk and reward profile. Recent headlines have focused on how life sciences office demand is evolving and...
NYSE:TFIN
NYSE:TFINBanks

Should BlueGrace’s TFX Integration Shape How Investors View Triumph Financial’s (TFIN) Freight-Finance Moat?

Earlier this week, Triumph Financial announced that BlueGrace Logistics joined the Triumph Network, integrating Triumph’s TFX payment platform to improve automation, visibility, and flexible payment options for carriers and factoring partners across the freight ecosystem. This move highlights how Triumph’s freight-focused payments technology is becoming embedded in large broker operations, deepening its role in logistics back-office infrastructure. We’ll now examine how Triumph’s deeper...
NasdaqGS:ATLC
NasdaqGS:ATLCConsumer Finance

Atlanticus (ATLC) Deepens Subprime Credit Push With Cheaper Mercury Funding, But At What Strategic Cost?

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation reported that on December 4, 2025, its Mercury subsidiaries refinanced an existing US$750,000,000 term securitization with three-year bonds that offer improved structural features and delivered an immediate coupon rate reduction of more than 200 basis points compared with the prior bonds. Management highlighted that the refinancing meaningfully lowers funding costs for credit products aimed at consumers with less-than-perfect credit histories, while also...
NYSE:UNH
NYSE:UNHHealthcare

UnitedHealth (UNH) Valuation Check as Leadership Shake-Up, Outlook Suspension and DOJ Scrutiny Reshape Sentiment

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is in the spotlight after a sweeping leadership shake up, the return of former CEO Stephen Hemsley, and the suspension of its 2025 outlook, all occurring amid rising medical costs and Department of Justice scrutiny. See our latest analysis for UnitedHealth Group. After months of pressure from rising medical costs, regulatory noise, and leadership upheaval, UnitedHealth Group’s recent 1 month share price return of 6.21% looks more like a tentative rebound than a trend...
NasdaqCM:MITK
NasdaqCM:MITKSoftware

Mitek Systems (MITK): Revisiting Valuation After Mixed Earnings, Strong 2025 Guidance and Recent Share Price Rebound

Mitek Systems (MITK) just released fresh earnings and 2025 guidance, and the headline is a mixed picture: steady revenue growth with sharply higher full-year profit, but a weaker quarterly bottom line. See our latest analysis for Mitek Systems. The earnings update seems to have reminded investors of Mitek’s steady progress, with the 1 month share price return of 12.15% lifting the latest share price to $10.06, even as the 5 year total shareholder return remains deeply negative and longer term...
NYSE:ZETA
NYSE:ZETASoftware

What Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA)'s Rising Institutional Support and Profitability Focus Means For Shareholders

Earlier this month, Zeta Global Holdings took part in the 14th Annual ROTH Deer Valley Event in Utah, with its CFO and investor relations leaders outlining the company's latest operational and financial updates to institutional investors. Ahead of and around this event, Manatuck Hill Partners lifted its stake to 705,000 shares valued at US$14.00 million, underscoring growing institutional interest in Zeta Global’s ability to convert product traction and revenue growth into stronger cash...
NasdaqGS:VRSK
NasdaqGS:VRSKProfessional Services

Verisk–KYND Cyber Data Tie-Up Might Change The Case For Investing In Verisk Analytics (VRSK)

In December 2025, Verisk announced an expanded collaboration with KYND that embeds KYND’s cyber risk intelligence into Verisk’s Rulebook platform, giving insurers and brokers integrated tools for pricing, underwriting and distribution decisions across major lines of business. This move directly addresses rising cyber vulnerabilities highlighted by KYND’s research on large UK retailers, underscoring how demand for richer cyber risk data is becoming central to insurance risk selection and...
NasdaqGS:FRMI
NasdaqGS:FRMISpecialized REITs

Fermi (FRMI) Is Down 33.4% After Anchor Tenant Nixes $150M Funding Pact – What's Changed

Fermi America disclosed that its prospective first tenant for the Project Matador AI campus in Texas terminated a US$150,000,000 Advance in Aid of Construction agreement, even though no funds had been drawn and lease negotiations are still ongoing. At the same time, Fermi secured an Electric Service Agreement for up to 200 megawatts of grid power and advanced work on water‑saving cooling technology, underscoring that the project’s physical infrastructure is progressing even as anchor...
NYSE:CBT
NYSE:CBTChemicals

Is Cabot’s Recent Share Price Rebound Creating a 2025 Value Opportunity?

If you have been wondering whether Cabot is quietly turning into a value opportunity, you are not alone. The recent setup makes it worth a closer look. The stock has bounced about 4.6% over the last week and 10.9% over the last month. Yet it is still down roughly 23.1% year to date and 32.3% over the past year, which is a classic profile for a potential mispricing rather than a broken business. Recent headlines have focused on Cabot's positioning in performance materials and specialty...
NYSE:CDE
NYSE:CDEMetals and Mining

Coeur Mining (CDE) Is Up 8.8% After Major Palmarejo Exploration Push - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Earlier this month, Coeur Mining announced its largest exploration campaign at the Palmarejo gold-silver complex since 2012, drilling about 68,000 meters across multiple vein systems and new targets that cover only a small fraction of its 300 km² land package. The company’s early success in expanding the Hidalgo Corridor, validating Independencia Sur, and making new discoveries at San Miguel, La Unión, and Camuchín points to meaningful mine life extension and additional resource potential...
NYSE:UNP
NYSE:UNPTransportation

Assessing Union Pacific (UNP) Valuation After Its Recent Share Price Climb

Union Pacific (UNP) has quietly pushed higher in recent weeks, with shares up about 8% over the past month, prompting investors to revisit what is driving the move and whether the current valuation still makes sense. See our latest analysis for Union Pacific. The recent 7.59% 1 month share price return comes on top of steady gains over the past quarter. With the stock now around $239.95, that upward momentum broadly aligns with Union Pacific’s 3 year total shareholder return of 22.47%,...
NYSE:MCY
NYSE:MCYInsurance

Is Mercury General’s (MCY) Insider Buying Reinforcing Investor Trust In Management’s Risk And Coverage Strategy?

Earlier this week, Mercury General director George Gwyer Braunegg increased his stake by purchasing 552 company shares, while Mercury Insurance separately released homeowner education materials clarifying common coverage misconceptions. The insider purchase stands out as a tangible signal of internal confidence at a time when the company is working to deepen policyholder understanding of risk and coverage. We’ll now examine how Braunegg’s insider buying could influence Mercury General’s...
NYSE:EMR
NYSE:EMRElectrical

Is Emerson Electric Still Attractive After Automation Pivot and 87.4% Five Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Emerson Electric at around $136 a share is still a smart buy or if the easy money has already been made, this breakdown is for you. The stock has slipped about 0.5% over the last week, but is still up 7.1% over the past month, 11.8% year to date, and 87.4% over five years, a pattern that hints at both staying power and shifting expectations. Recently, Emerson has been in the spotlight for its strategic pivot toward higher growth automation and industrial...
NYSE:LEU
NYSE:LEUOil and Gas

Is Centrus Energy’s (LEU) Piketon Build-Out Quietly Rewriting Its Uranium Enrichment Investment Story?

Centrus Energy Corp. previously announced it had begun design work on a 150,000-square-foot Training, Operations & Maintenance Facility in Piketon, Ohio, renovating an existing American Centrifuge Plant building to support an intended expansion of Low-Enriched Uranium and High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium production. The planned facility, which could house up to 200 new employees and underpins a broader multi-billion-dollar public-private expansion contingent on U.S. Department of Energy...