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NYSE:NTB
NYSE:NTBBanks

Butterfield Bank (NTB) Net Interest Margin Holds At 2.69% Challenging Bearish Profitability Narratives

How Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB)'s FY 2025 Numbers Set the Stage Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB) has reported a clean set of FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of US$159.1 million and basic EPS of US$1.58 anchoring the latest release. Over the past year, the bank has recorded trailing twelve month revenue of US$606.7 million and basic EPS of US$5.71. This gives investors a fuller picture of how the quarterly performance fits within the broader trend. With a...
NasdaqGS:LPLA
NasdaqGS:LPLACapital Markets

Does LPL Financial (LPLA) Face a Strategic Crossroads as AI Tools Challenge Its Advisory Model?

LPL Financial Holdings’ fourth-quarter 2025 results showed revenue of US$4,932.47 million and net income of US$300.72 million, while its board declared a US$0.30 per-share dividend that was paid on March 24, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. At the same time, the launch of advanced AI-powered tax and advisory tools raised concerns that automated solutions could pressure traditional wealth-management business models like LPL’s. We’ll now examine how investor anxiety over...
NasdaqGS:CGNX
NasdaqGS:CGNXElectronic

Assessing Cognex (CGNX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Mixed Long Term Returns

What recent returns suggest about Cognex (CGNX) Cognex (CGNX) has delivered a 0.1% move over the past day, with gains of 6.7% over the past week and around 12% over the past month, leaving the shares near US$43.58. Over the past 3 months the stock shows a total return of about 14%, while the 1 year total return is roughly 11%. Longer term, 3 year and 5 year total returns sit in negative territory. See our latest analysis for Cognex. For Cognex, the recent 7 day and 30 day share price returns...
NYSE:MET
NYSE:METInsurance

The Bull Case For MetLife (MET) Could Change Following Rising Revenue, Falling Earnings And Ongoing Buybacks

In early February 2026, MetLife, Inc. reported that fourth-quarter 2025 revenue rose to US$23,814 million while net income decreased to US$809 million, and it completed a US$1,101.49 million share repurchase covering 13,944,740 shares under its April 2025 buyback program. The combination of higher revenue but lower earnings, alongside ongoing capital returns through buybacks, gives investors a mixed view of MetLife’s operational performance and capital allocation priorities. Next, we’ll...
NasdaqGS:TROW
NasdaqGS:TROWCapital Markets

A Look At T. Rowe Price (TROW) Valuation After Its 40th Consecutive Year Of Dividend Growth

T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, a 2.36% increase. This marks 40 consecutive years of annual dividend growth and puts its income profile in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for T. Rowe Price Group. Despite the higher dividend, recent product launches, and earnings update, the share price at US$96.64 reflects a 30 day share price return of 9.94% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 6.66%. This suggests momentum has been...
NYSE:THG
NYSE:THGInsurance

A Look At Hanover Insurance Group (THG) Valuation After Recent Mixed Short Term Share Performance

Event context and why Hanover Insurance Group matters now Hanover Insurance Group (THG) is back on investors’ radars after recent trading left the shares with mixed short term performance, including a small gain over the past month and a decline over the past 3 months. At a last close of $174.42 and a reported intrinsic discount of 58.10%, the insurer’s valuation profile, alongside revenue of $6,594.4 and net income of $660.7, is drawing attention from investors comparing property and...
NasdaqGS:GOOGL
NasdaqGS:GOOGLInteractive Media and Services

Alphabet (GOOGL) Valuation Check After Recent Short Term Share Price Weakness

Alphabet’s recent performance at a glance Alphabet (GOOGL) has seen mixed share price moves recently, with a 1 day return of 1.77% decline and a 7 day return of 4.34% decline, while the past 3 months show 14.36% total return. Over longer horizons, the stock’s total return is 1.09% year to date, 74.19% over the past year, 2.31x over 3 years, and 2.03x over 5 years, giving investors a broad range of reference points. See our latest analysis for Alphabet. At a share price of US$318.58,...
NasdaqGS:EXE
NasdaqGS:EXEOil and Gas

Expand Energy Leadership Shift And Houston Move Reframe Growth Story

Expand Energy (NasdaqGS:EXE) appointed Michael Wichterich as Interim CEO, replacing Nick Dell’Osso. The company is relocating its corporate headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston to be closer to the U.S. energy hub. These moves mark a meaningful shift in leadership and operating base for the company, which is trading at $102.21 per share. For investors watching NasdaqGS:EXE, the leadership change comes after a mixed share price pattern, with a 35.3% return over three years and a 195.1%...
NYSE:CNO
NYSE:CNOInsurance

Did Earnings Compression Amid Heavy Buybacks Just Shift CNO Financial Group's (CNO) Investment Narrative?

CNO Financial Group, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,143.1 million, up from US$1,097.2 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$92.9 million and full-year earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations also declined despite slightly higher revenue. Alongside these results, CNO completed a long-running share repurchase program totaling 180,243,503 shares for about US$3.34 billions, underscoring continued capital return even as reported net income...
NasdaqGS:JBHT
NasdaqGS:JBHTTransportation

Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike, Automation Push Might Change The Case For Investing In J.B. Hunt (JBHT)

In recent days, J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported fourth-quarter earnings per share above analyst expectations, raised its quarterly dividend by 2.3%, and joined the Triumph Network to roll out automated payment solutions aimed at improving freight transaction efficiency. An interesting angle for investors is how J.B. Hunt’s push into automated payments aligns with its focus on operational efficiency and cost discipline across its logistics network. We’ll now examine how the earnings...
NYSE:SITE
NYSE:SITETrade Distributors

Does SiteOne’s Margin Improvement Reveal a New Phase in SITE’s Profitability Playbook?

SiteOne Landscape Supply reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$1,045.6 million and its quarterly net loss narrowing to US$9 million, while full-year sales reached US$4,704.8 million and net income increased to US$151.8 million. The company also improved its earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year, with diluted EPS rising from US$2.71 to US$3.37, underlining higher profitability on slightly higher revenue. We’ll now examine how this...
NasdaqGS:ICHR
NasdaqGS:ICHRSemiconductor

Ichor Holdings (ICHR) EPS Loss Of US$0.46 Tests Bullish Turnaround Narratives

Ichor Holdings (ICHR) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$223.6 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.46, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$947.7 million and a basic EPS loss of US$1.54. Over recent quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$211.1 million and US$244.5 million, with basic EPS losses ranging from US$0.08 to US$0.67. This pattern keeps the focus squarely on how efficiently each dollar of sales is translating into earnings. With...
NYSE:MCK
NYSE:MCKHealthcare

McKesson Refocuses On North America With Spin Off And Oncology Growth

McKesson (NYSE:MCK) has completed its exit from European operations to focus on North American businesses. The company plans a spin-off of its medical-surgical segment as part of a broader portfolio reshaping. Oncology and specialty businesses, along with technology solutions, reported strong performance in Q3. Management raised full-year guidance following Q3 results, reflecting the new business mix and priorities. For you as an investor, McKesson now appears more concentrated around its...
NYSE:BETA
NYSE:BETAAerospace & Defense

Assessing Whether BETA Technologies (BETA) Looks Undervalued After Recent Weak Share Price Momentum

BETA Technologies (BETA) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock with a 1 day return of 0.30%, alongside negative moves over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for BETA Technologies. The 0.30% 1 day share price return comes against a much weaker backdrop, with 7 day, 30 day, 90 day and year to date share price returns all firmly negative. This suggests recent momentum has been fading despite BETA Technologies trading at $16.77. If this shift...
NYSE:VFC
NYSE:VFCLuxury

V.F Leadership Shifts Put Focus On Brand Priorities And Valuation Gap

V.F Corporation (NYSE:VFC) has announced senior leadership changes, including appointing Brent Hyder as Chief Commercial Officer. Martino Scabbia Guerrini will move from his current role into a senior advisory position to support the leadership transition. These changes reflect an internal reshuffle of executive responsibilities affecting how the company manages its global brands and commercial operations. For investors watching V.F at a share price of $20.91, these leadership shifts come...
NasdaqGS:IRTC
NasdaqGS:IRTCMedical Equipment

iRhythm Reorganization Raises Questions On Valuation And Shareholder Position

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. has voluntarily deregistered its Common Stock. The company has completed a holding company reorganization. iRhythm Holdings, Inc. now serves as the new public entity for shareholders. The changes affect the stock associated with NasdaqGS:IRTC and the prior operating company. iRhythm focuses on cardiac monitoring solutions, so any change in its corporate structure tends to attract attention from investors who follow medical technology names. The move to a holding...
NasdaqGS:TSLA
NasdaqGS:TSLAAuto

Is Tesla (TSLA) Pricing Make Sense After 29% One Year Share Price Gain

If you are wondering whether Tesla's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article walks through what the numbers are actually saying. Tesla closed at US$425.21, with returns of 0.8% over the last week, a 4.4% decline over the last month, a 2.9% decline year to date, and a 29.4% gain over the past year, while the 3 year return is 103.2% and the 5 year return is 60.2%. Recent headlines around Tesla have focused on the broader electric vehicle sector,...
NasdaqGS:INCY
NasdaqGS:INCYBiotechs

Incyte’s Zynyz Wins CHMP Support As Investors Weigh Valuation And Earnings

Incyte's drug Zynyz received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's CHMP for use with chemotherapy as a first line treatment for metastatic or inoperable squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal. The recommendation supports potential use of Zynyz in adult patients across the European Union, subject to final regulatory approval. For investors watching NasdaqGS:INCY, this regulatory progress comes with the stock trading at $100.05 and a 1 year return of 50.8%. Over 3 and 5...
NYSE:DRI
NYSE:DRIHospitality

A Look At Darden Restaurants (DRI) Valuation As Bahama Breeze Closures Reshape Its Brand Portfolio

Darden Restaurants (DRI) is closing its remaining 28 Bahama Breeze locations, with 14 set to shut permanently and 14 to be converted to other company brands, sharpening attention on its portfolio choices. See our latest analysis for Darden Restaurants. The Bahama Breeze exits come after a 19.68% 90 day share price return and a 12.30% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 11.53% and 5 year total shareholder return of 91.78% point to momentum that has been...