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NYSE:L
NYSE:LInsurance

Why Loews (L) Is Up 5.2% After Strong 2025 EPS Lift From CNA-Driven Insurance Results

Loews Corporation has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$4,734 million for the quarter and US$18.45 billion for the year, while net income reached US$402 million for the quarter and US$1.67 billion for the year. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to US$1.94 in the fourth quarter and US$7.97 for 2025, highlighting the impact of robust insurance operations and disciplined capital allocation across the group’s diversified...
NYSE:GOLD
NYSE:GOLDRetail Distributors

A Look At Gold.com (GOLD) Valuation After A Strong Multi‑Period Share Price Rally

Recent performance snapshot for Gold.com (GOLD) Gold.com (GOLD) has drawn fresh attention after a strong recent run, with the share price at $55.32 and double digit returns over the past week, month and past 3 months catching investor interest. See our latest analysis for Gold.com. The recent 1 day share price return of 9.87% and 30 day share price return of 41.85% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 98.57%. This points to strong momentum that has built over both shorter and...
NYSE:ATGE
NYSE:ATGEConsumer Services

A Look At Adtalem Global Education’s Valuation As It Rebrands To Covista And Highlights Healthcare Focus

Why Covista’s rebrand matters for Adtalem shareholders Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) is in the middle of a visible shift, formally adopting the Covista name and updating its corporate charter, bylaws, and registered agent as it leans into a healthcare focused identity. This name change lines up with a coming Investor Day and a planned ticker switch to CVSA, giving investors a fresh lens on how the company sees its role in addressing documented healthcare workforce needs. See our latest...
NYSE:H
NYSE:HHospitality

Hyatt Hotels (H) Valuation Check After Texas Pricing Settlement And Premium Sales Multiple

Hyatt Hotels (H) is in focus after agreeing to a US$1.25m settlement with the Texas Attorney General over online pricing disclosures, as regulators push hotels to show all mandatory fees upfront to consumers. See our latest analysis for Hyatt Hotels. The pricing settlement comes at a time when Hyatt’s share price has been somewhat choppy. A recent 1-day share price return of 1.96% and a 7-day share price return of 5.15% contrast with a 30-day share price return showing a 3.16% decline. Over a...
NasdaqGS:HBAN
NasdaqGS:HBANBanks

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) Is Up 7.8% After Outsourcing Wealth Unit And Refreshing Board - What's Changed

In early February 2026, Huntington Bancshares announced it will outsource its US$28.00 billion wealth management business to Ameriprise, while also adding three former Cadence Bank directors to its board and filing a shelf registration for 19,157,972 ESOP-related common shares worth about US$334.88 million. This combination of outsourcing, board refreshment following the Cadence merger, and employee-share offering signals a meaningful reshaping of Huntington’s business mix and governance...
NasdaqGS:ZION
NasdaqGS:ZIONBanks

A Look At Zions Bancorporation (ZION) Valuation After Recent Capital Management Moves

Zions Bancorporation National Association (ZION) has been active on the capital front, issuing $500 million of fixed to floating senior notes, authorizing up to $75 million in share repurchases, and affirming regular quarterly dividends. See our latest analysis for Zions Bancorporation National Association. The recent capital moves come as momentum has been building in the share price, with a 7-day share price return of 7.05%, a 90-day share price return of 23.96%, and a 1-year total...
NasdaqGM:SYM
NasdaqGM:SYMMachinery

Symbotic (SYM) Is Up 10.4% After First Profitable Quarter And Higher Guidance Has The Bull Case Changed?

Symbotic Inc. recently reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$629.99 million and net income improving to US$2.6 million, lifting earnings per share from a loss to US$0.02. The company also issued second-quarter revenue guidance of US$650 million to US$670 million and highlighted expanding high-profile partnerships, including with Walmart and SoftBank, that are reshaping its automated logistics footprint. We’ll now examine how Symbotic’s shift to profitability,...
NasdaqGS:CACC
NasdaqGS:CACCConsumer Finance

Does CACC’s Earnings Beat and AI Push Reshape the Bull Case For Credit Acceptance (CACC)?

Credit Acceptance reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$579.9 million, net income of US$122 million, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$10.99, alongside meaningful share repurchases under two buyback programs. The company coupled this financial update with leadership transitions and highlighted investments in artificial intelligence and a new digital contract origination platform aimed at improving dealer and customer experience. Next,...
NasdaqGM:LUNR
NasdaqGM:LUNRAerospace & Defense

Does Intuitive Machines (LUNR) One-Stop Lunar Transport Shift Redefine Its Competitive Moat?

Intuitive Machines, a specialist in lunar landers and rovers, has already completed two lunar missions for NASA and is preparing its IM-3 mission under a long-term Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract, while also securing work on lunar terrain vehicles, near-space network services, and lunar logistics solutions. The recent acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems marks a shift toward becoming a one-stop space transportation services provider, expanding Intuitive Machines’ role across more...
NasdaqGS:IMCR
NasdaqGS:IMCRBiotechs

Leadership Shuffle in Immunocore’s R&D Suite Might Change The Case For Investing In IMCR

Immunocore Holdings plc announced that Executive Vice President of Research and Development Dr. David Berman will leave on February 27, 2026, and the company will promote Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mohammed Dar and Head of Regulatory Sciences Mark Moyer to expanded Executive Vice President roles instead of hiring a direct replacement. This shift concentrates clinical development and regulatory leadership in long-tenured internal executives who have already guided KIMMTRAK® and multiple other...
NYSE:BK
NYSE:BKCapital Markets

Assessing Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) Valuation After New FOMO Pay Cross-Border Payments Deal

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) stock is back in focus after BNY and FOMO Pay agreed to use BNY’s Virtual Reference Number solution to support same-day settlement of eligible USD cross-border payments. See our latest analysis for Bank of New York Mellon. BNY’s push into faster cross-border payments with FOMO Pay comes on top of fresh marketing and client initiatives, including a new Formula 1 partnership and recent leadership changes. It also coincides with a 90-day share price...
NasdaqCM:SEZL
NasdaqCM:SEZLDiversified Financial

A Look At Sezzle (SEZL) Valuation After CFO Transition To Lee Brading

Why Sezzle’s CFO transition is drawing investor attention Sezzle (SEZL) has appointed Lee Brading as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CFO Karen Hartje. Hartje will stay on as a consultant to support continuity. See our latest analysis for Sezzle. Investors appear to be reacting to the CFO transition and Sezzle’s recent execution, with a 1-day share price return of 13.76% lifting the stock to US$67.71. This comes alongside a 1-year total shareholder...
NYSE:MAA
NYSE:MAAResidential REITs

The Bull Case For Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) Could Change Following Weaker Earnings And A US$53 Million Settlement

Mid-America Apartment Communities has reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing slightly higher sales of US$555.56 million for the quarter and US$2.21 billion for the year, but meaningfully lower net income of US$57.57 million and US$446.91 million respectively versus the prior year. Alongside earnings, the company entered into a past US$53 million class action settlement agreement and outlined 2026 diluted EPS guidance of US$4.11 to US$4.47, while also completing a...
NasdaqGS:PLTR
NasdaqGS:PLTRSoftware

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Is Down 8.0% After Strong 2025 Results And 2026 AI Guidance - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Earlier this month, Palantir Technologies reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$1.41 billion and net income of US$608.68 million, alongside full-year 2025 revenue of US$4.48 billion and net income of US$1.63 billion, and issued 2026 guidance calling for revenue between US$7.18 billion and US$7.20 billion with GAAP profitability in every quarter. At the same time, Cognizant announced a partnership to embed Palantir’s Foundry and Artificial Intelligence Platform into its...
NYSE:KFY
NYSE:KFYProfessional Services

Is Korn Ferry's LA28 Workforce Role Altering The Investment Case For Korn Ferry (KFY)?

Korn Ferry recently announced it has become a Founding Partner and the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, working with LA28 and Team USA to hire, onboard, and develop a nearly 5,000-person workforce. This partnership gives Korn Ferry a rare opportunity to showcase its full talent and leadership consulting capabilities on one of the world’s most visible stages. We’ll now examine how Korn Ferry’s LA28 partnership, particularly its role...
NasdaqGS:SWKS
NasdaqGS:SWKSSemiconductor

Why Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) Is Up 9.3% After Beating Q1 Views And Boosting Capital Returns

Skyworks Solutions recently reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,035.4 million and net income of US$79.2 million, alongside confirming a US$0.71 per-share dividend and completing a US$837.68 million buyback of 12,695,909 shares announced in February 2025. The company also issued March-quarter revenue guidance of US$875 million to US$925 million, highlighting resilient Broad Markets demand even as Mobile is expected to decline sequentially in line with historical...
NasdaqGS:NBTB
NasdaqGS:NBTBBanks

Is Earnings Upswing And 13th Dividend Hike Altering The Investment Case For NBT Bancorp (NBTB)?

NBT Bancorp Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with net interest income of US$135.44 million and net income of US$55.51 million, alongside a higher full-year 2025 profit versus 2024 and announced a first-quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.37 per share. The board’s decision to lift the quarterly dividend for a thirteenth consecutive year, alongside ongoing share repurchases, highlights a continued emphasis on shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings improvement and...
NYSE:CNA
NYSE:CNAInsurance

CNA’s Bigger Regular and Special Dividends Might Change The Case For Investing In CNA Financial (CNA)

CNA Financial Corporation has recently raised its regular quarterly cash dividend by 4% to US$0.48 per share and announced a US$2.00 per share special dividend, both payable on March 12, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 23, 2026. This combination of a higher recurring payout and a sizable one-time distribution highlights how management is choosing to return capital to shareholders ahead of its upcoming earnings release. We will now explore how the increased regular dividend and...
NYSE:TFX
NYSE:TFXMedical Equipment

How Teleflex’s Sudden CEO Exit and Fraud Probe Will Impact Teleflex (TFX) Investors

In early January 2026, Teleflex announced the immediate departure of Liam Kelly as Chairman, President, and CEO, prompting scrutiny of its leadership transition and corporate direction. Soon after, law firm Pomerantz LLP disclosed an investigation into potential securities fraud and unlawful business practices at Teleflex, sharpening investor focus on governance and disclosure practices. We’ll explore how the sudden CEO departure and related securities investigation could reshape...