NYSE:S
NYSE:SSoftware

SentinelOne GovRAMP Win And Tax Deal Test Investor Caution

SentinelOne (NYSE:S) received GovRAMP High Impact Authorization for its Singularity Platform, expanding access to US public sector customers. The authorization covers high sensitivity government workloads across federal, state, and local agencies. The company also completed a tax settlement with the Israeli Tax Authority, addressing outstanding tax matters related to its operations. For you as an investor, this sits at the intersection of cybersecurity demand and government IT spending...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

Carnival Links Sustainability Upgrades And Destination Growth With Valuation Upside

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) is rolling out fleet-wide energy efficiency upgrades, including advanced air lubrication and waste heat recovery systems. The company is expanding ecological efforts at its destinations, such as new composting and resource circularity programs. Carnival is progressing with private destination projects, including the planned Ensenada Bay Village, and reinforcing long term port partnerships. Carnival Corporation & plc, the large cruise operator behind...
NYSE:SCHW
NYSE:SCHWCapital Markets

Is Schwab’s Record 2025 Results and Buybacks Reshaping The Investment Case For Charles Schwab (SCHW)?

Charles Schwab has reported strong 2025 results, including record annual net revenues of US$23.90 billion, robust earnings growth, record client assets of US$11.90 trillion, and the completion of a US$5.45 billion share repurchase under its July 2025 buyback authorization. Alongside these results, Schwab is pushing into higher-growth areas such as private markets and advisor technology, highlighted by its planned acquisition of Forge Global and the launch of Schwab Advisor AI in Action to...
NYSE:CB
NYSE:CBInsurance

A Look At Chubb (CB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback And Modest Discount Signals

Why Chubb Stock Is Getting Attention Now Chubb (CB) is back on investor radar after recent trading left the shares about 3.9% lower over the past month, despite a 6.7% gain in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Chubb. While the recent 1 month share price return decline of 4% has cooled Chubb’s momentum, the 3 month share price return of 6.7% and 1 year total shareholder return of 14.4% suggest the longer term trend has remained constructive. If Chubb has put insurance on your...
NYSE:MDT
NYSE:MDTMedical Equipment

Assessing Medtronic (MDT) Valuation As Shares Trade Near Analyst Narrative Of Modest Undervaluation

Medtronic (MDT) is back in focus after recent trading, with the share price at $101.34 and total return figures that span from the past week to the past 5 years drawing investor attention. See our latest analysis for Medtronic. Measured over longer periods, the picture is steadier. Medtronic’s recent 1-month and 90-day share price returns, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 17.13% and 3-year total shareholder return of 36.56%, point to gradually building momentum rather than a...
NYSE:BROS
NYSE:BROSHospitality

A Look At Dutch Bros (BROS) Valuation After Strong Quarterly Growth And Expansion Plans

Dutch Bros (BROS) is back on many watchlists after its latest quarterly report, where revenue grew 25.2% and same-store sales and overall revenue both came in ahead of analyst estimates. See our latest analysis for Dutch Bros. Despite the strong quarter and expansion plans, the share price has recently cooled, with a 1-month share price return of 4.5% and year to date share price return of 2.5% in decline. The 3-year total shareholder return of about 72% points to a strong longer term run...
NYSE:HD
NYSE:HDSpecialty Retail

What Home Depot (HD)'s Eased Tariff Risk Headline Means For Shareholders

Earlier this week, Home Depot was in focus after President Trump announced a framework trade deal and stepped back from imposing new tariffs on European nations, easing some uncertainty around import costs and consumer sentiment for home improvement retailers. This shift in trade-policy tone matters because Home Depot’s global sourcing and renovation-focused customer base leave it particularly sensitive to tariff headlines and broader confidence in big-ticket home projects. With that...
NasdaqGS:EXPE
NasdaqGS:EXPEHospitality

The Bull Case For Expedia (EXPE) Could Change Following Its AI-Driven Platform And Loyalty Overhaul

In recent weeks, Expedia Group has attracted renewed attention as analysts highlighted its stronger operations, tech-forward travel platform, and expanding One Key loyalty ecosystem under new CEO Ariane Gorin. Investor interest has been further supported by the company’s higher-margin B2B business, focus on AI and international growth, and continued share repurchases despite ongoing macro and regulatory challenges. Next, we’ll examine how this AI-focused transformation and broader platform...
NasdaqGS:AKAM
NasdaqGS:AKAMIT

Is It Time To Reassess Akamai Technologies (AKAM) After Recent Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Akamai Technologies is offering fair value at its current share price, this article will help you size up what the market might be pricing in. The stock closed at US$97.03, with returns of 6.0% over the last 7 days, 8.7% over the last 30 days, 14.0% year to date, 1.2% over 1 year, 10.9% over 3 years, and a 14.0% decline over 5 years. This gives useful context before you weigh any valuation metrics. Recent news coverage has highlighted Akamai as a key name in...
NasdaqGS:PRGS
NasdaqGS:PRGSSoftware

Should Progress Software’s AI-Driven, Recurring Revenue Milestones Prompt Portfolio Moves From PRGS Investors?

Earlier this week, Progress Software Corporation reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$252.67 million and net income of US$25.75 million, capping a full year with US$977.83 million in revenue and US$73.13 million in net income. The company highlighted successful integration of ShareFile and Nuclea, 100% net retention, and expanding AI-powered products, signaling a business increasingly anchored in recurring software and AI-related demand. Next, we’ll examine how Progress Software’s...
BATS:CBOE
BATS:CBOECapital Markets

Will Barclays’ Upgrade And Index Options Focus Change Cboe Global Markets' (CBOE) Narrative?

Cboe Global Markets recently attracted attention after Barclays upgraded its rating and highlighted the company’s healthy growth in its index options franchise. The upgrade comes as Cboe has transformed from a pure options venue into a multi-asset, multi-continent trading and data infrastructure provider. We’ll now explore how Barclays’ confidence in Cboe’s index options business may influence the company’s broader investment narrative. The end of cancer? These 29 emerging AI stocks are...
NasdaqGS:MORN
NasdaqGS:MORNCapital Markets

Morningstar Taps Generative AI Index Theme As Core Business Evolves

Morningstar, ticker NasdaqGS:MORN, has launched the Morningstar PitchBook GenAI 20 Index, focused on pure-play generative AI companies. The index tracks leading generative AI firms across their private-to-public life cycle, including companies not typically found in major benchmarks. The launch gives investors a new tool to follow and compare activity in the generative AI sector. Morningstar is introducing this index at a time when its own shares trade at $214.0, with a 1-year return of a...
NasdaqCM:RR
NasdaqCM:RRMachinery

Why Richtech Robotics (RR) Is Up 12.6% After Filing Its Delayed 2025 10-K And RaaS Pivot

In January 2026, Richtech Robotics Inc. filed its delayed 2025 10-K, reporting full-year sales of US$5.05 million, a net loss of US$15.75 million, and a loss of US$0.13 per share, alongside Q4 revenue of US$1.4 million and a US$3.6 million quarterly loss. The filing highlighted a 19% revenue increase, a shift toward higher-margin, recurring Robotics-as-a-Service contracts, and early momentum in its AI-powered humanoid robot offerings, while general and administrative expenses raised...
NYSE:MTH
NYSE:MTHConsumer Durables

How Shrinking Backlogs And Thinner Margins At Meritage Homes (MTH) Have Changed Its Investment Story

Meritage Homes, a US homebuilder focused on energy-efficient single-family houses, has recently reported that demand has weakened, with its backlog shrinking by an average 34.4% over the past two years. Over the same period, earnings per share fell more sharply than revenue, suggesting that each home sold has become less profitable for the company. Next, we will examine how the combination of shrinking backlogs and thinner margins shapes Meritage Homes’ investment narrative. Rare earth...
NasdaqGS:CHKP
NasdaqGS:CHKPSoftware

A Look At Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) Valuation After Its New AI Exposure Management Launch

Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) has drawn fresh attention after launching its Check Point Exposure Management platform, an AI-era security offering that unifies threat intelligence, attack surface visibility, and automated remediation for enterprise customers. See our latest analysis for Check Point Software Technologies. While the new Exposure Management launch has sharpened investor focus on Check Point, the recent 7 day and 30 day share price returns of 5.51% and 5.95% declines,...
NasdaqGS:UCTT
NasdaqGS:UCTTSemiconductor

Is TSMC’s AI Chip Capex Ramp Altering The Investment Case For Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT)?

In the past week, Ultra Clean Holdings gained attention after TSMC announced plans to ramp up spending on AI and high-performance chips, reinforcing demand for semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure. Because Ultra Clean provides specialized subsystems and ultra-high purity manufacturing services for semiconductor fabs, this development highlights its importance as a key supplier to the AI hardware supply chain. We’ll now examine how TSMC’s increased AI chip spending reshapes Ultra Clean...
NYSE:AVY
NYSE:AVYPackaging

Avery Dennison’s Earnings Beat and Cautious EPS Guide Might Change The Case For Investing In AVY

Avery Dennison recently reported quarterly results with revenue broadly in line with analyst expectations and EBITDA above estimates, while guiding next quarter’s EPS slightly below consensus. Management highlighted the strength and durability of its portfolio, suggesting that operational resilience remains a central theme for the company despite cautious guidance. We’ll now examine how Avery Dennison’s earnings beat, alongside its cautious EPS outlook, may influence the company’s broader...
NYSE:MCD
NYSE:MCDHospitality

A Look At McDonald's (MCD) Valuation After Revenue Growth And New Expansion Plans

McDonald's (MCD) just reported a 3% year on year revenue increase alongside a 6% rise in global Systemwide sales, while laying out plans for new restaurants, upgraded drive thrus, and refreshed menu items. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. Against this backdrop of new openings, drive thru upgrades, and menu refreshes, McDonald's recent share price performance has been fairly steady. The company has reported a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.1% and a 5 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:MC
NYSE:MCCapital Markets

Is Moelis (MC) Pricing In Too Much Optimism After Strong Multi Year Share Gains

If you are trying to work out whether Moelis at around US$76.91 is genuinely good value or just priced for perfection, you will want to look past the headline share price and into what different valuation methods actually say. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 1.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 9.3% gain over the last 30 days, an 8.0% return year to date, and returns of 2.8% over 1 year, 93.6% over 3 years, and 103.2% over 5 years. These figures can influence how much risk and upside...
NYSE:CMG
NYSE:CMGHospitality

How Investors Are Reacting To Chipotle (CMG) Realigning Legal, HR, And Marketing Leadership

Chipotle Mexican Grill recently expanded its leadership responsibilities by appointing Ilene Eskenazi as Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer and naming Stephanie Perdue as Interim Chief Marketing Officer, following the transition of Roger Theodoredis and Chris Brandt into advisory roles. The consolidation of legal and human resources under Eskenazi, alongside an interim marketing leader during a broader CMO search, signals a meaningful reshaping of how Chipotle aligns people, compliance,...
NYSE:MKL
NYSE:MKLInsurance

Evaluating Markel Group (MKL) After Recent Share Pullback And Fair Value Signals

What Markel Group’s Recent Returns Say About the Stock Markel Group (MKL) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 0.6% decline over the past day, a 1.8% pullback over the past week, and a 6.5% drop over the past month. Even so, the stock shows an 8.9% gain over the past 3 months and a 13.1% total return over the past year, giving investors a blend of shorter term volatility and longer term resilience to assess. See our latest analysis for Markel Group. With the share price at...
NYSE:RDDT
NYSE:RDDTInteractive Media and Services

Reddit Emplifi Deal Turns Conversations Into Data As Valuation Debate Grows

Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) has partnered with Emplifi to integrate Reddit’s Enterprise API into Emplifi’s platform. The collaboration is designed to turn Reddit’s real time discussions into business intelligence for brands across sectors. The move reflects Reddit’s efforts to monetize data access and expand its offering beyond traditional digital advertising. For investors watching NYSE:RDDT, this partnership indicates how Reddit is positioning itself as more than a social discussion site. By...
NYSE:OKLO
NYSE:OKLOElectric Utilities

Oklo Meta Nuclear Deal Links AI Power Needs To Long Term Execution

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) has signed a binding agreement with Meta Platforms for a 1.2 GW advanced nuclear campus to power AI focused data centers. The deal includes prepayments from Meta and direct involvement in project development, linking Oklo's reactors to a specific commercial use case. The partnership is positioned to support regional economic activity and U.S. grid reliability through new capacity and expected job creation. Oklo, trading at around $90.93, now has a high profile customer...