NYSE:CNMD
NYSE:CNMDMedical Equipment

Will Exiting Gastroenterology to Refocus on Core Surgery Change CONMED’s (CNMD) Margin Expansion Narrative?

In early December 2025, Olympus, W. L. Gore & Associates, and CONMED announced that US distribution of the GORE VIABIL biliary stent will shift from CONMED to Olympus on January 1, 2026, as CONMED accelerates the end of its Gore distribution agreement. At the same time, CONMED confirmed it will exit its gastroenterology product lines to focus resources on minimally invasive, robotic, and orthopedic soft tissue surgery, aligning its portfolio more tightly with its core areas. Now, we will...
NYSE:KRP
NYSE:KRPOil and Gas

Does Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP) 2030 Credit Deal Quietly Redefine Its Risk And Growth Profile?

Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP recently completed its Fall 2025 borrowing base redetermination and entered a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, extending its secured revolving credit facility’s maturity to December 16, 2030, reaffirming a US$625 million borrowing base, cutting interest spreads by 35 basis points, and lifting the maximum facility size to US$1.50 billion. The unanimous support from existing lenders, combined with lower borrowing costs and looser covenants, signals...
NYSE:RITM
NYSE:RITMMortgage REITs

Will Wedbush’s Crestline-Fueled Asset Management Call Change Rithm Capital’s (RITM) Narrative?

Earlier this week, Wedbush initiated coverage on Rithm Capital Corp. with an Outperform rating, pointing to its valuation, consistent dividend history, and the recent Crestline Management acquisition that lifted its investable assets to about US$102 billion. The endorsement also drew attention to the firm’s growing investment advisor arm and expansion in alternative lending, reinforcing Rithm’s push to become a broader real-asset and credit manager rather than a traditional mortgage REIT...
NasdaqGS:WSBC
NasdaqGS:WSBCBanks

WesBanco (WSBC): Assessing Valuation After a 16% Monthly Share Price Climb

WesBanco (WSBC) has quietly put together a solid run, with the stock up roughly 16% over the past month. That climb comes alongside double digit revenue and earnings growth and is drawing fresh attention to its valuation. See our latest analysis for WesBanco. Zooming out, WesBanco’s 30 day share price return of about 16% has helped lift year to date gains and sits alongside a five year total shareholder return of roughly 47%. This suggests momentum is building as investors warm to its growth...
NYSE:SPIR
NYSE:SPIRProfessional Services

Is Spire Global (SPIR) Quietly Repositioning as a Dual Defense and Energy Data Platform?

In recent days, Spire Global announced it secured a place on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD IDIQ contract with a ceiling of US$151.00 billion and expanded its AI-driven Power Generation Forecasts into the ERCOT power market using its satellite-enhanced weather and RF data capabilities. These moves highlight how Spire is leaning on its fully deployed satellite constellation and AI weather platform to deepen exposure to U.S. defense and renewable energy customers at the same time. We’ll...
NYSE:ANDG
NYSE:ANDGProfessional Services

Assessing Andersen Group’s (ANDG) Valuation After Its Sharp One-Day Share Price Surge

Andersen Group (ANDG) shares edged higher today, and investors are starting to ask whether this quiet move is the start of a new trend or just short term noise. See our latest analysis for Andersen Group. Today’s 1 day share price return of 46.88% at a closing share price of $23.5 marks a sharp break higher for Andersen Group, hinting that investors are rapidly repricing its growth and risk profile after a relatively muted year to date. This suggests early signs of building momentum rather...
NasdaqGS:FULT
NasdaqGS:FULTBanks

How Fulton’s Higher Dividend and New Buybacks At Fulton Financial (FULT) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Earlier this week, Fulton Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors increased its quarterly common dividend to US$0.19 per share and confirmed a quarterly preferred dividend, both payable on January 15, 2026, while also approving a new US$150 million capital return program spanning common shares, preferred stock and certain subordinated notes. These moves reinforce the bank’s emphasis on returning cash to investors through a higher regular payout and flexible repurchases across its capital...
NYSE:COUR
NYSE:COURConsumer Services

Coursera (COUR) Valuation: Assessing the Pullback After a 32% Three-Month Share Price Slide

Coursera (COUR) shares have quietly slid about 32% over the past 3 months, even as its revenue and net income trend higher. This has created an interesting gap between business progress and market sentiment. See our latest analysis for Coursera. Over the past year, Coursera’s share price return has softened, with the recent 90 day slide to about $7.84 suggesting investors are reassessing near term execution risk, even as revenue and net income continue to improve. If Coursera’s recent...
NasdaqGS:WMT
NasdaqGS:WMTConsumer Retailing

Has Walmart’s 2025 Rally Gone Too Far After Its Surge in Higher Margin Services?

If you have ever wondered whether Walmart is still a buy at these levels, you are not alone. This is exactly the question we are going to unpack. Walmart's share price has climbed 2.2% over the last week, 12.3% over the last month, and is up 28.5% year to date, capping a run where the stock has gained 159.3% over five years. Investors have been reacting to Walmart's continued push into higher margin areas like advertising and membership driven services, as the company leans further into its...
NasdaqGS:HON
NasdaqGS:HONIndustrials

Honeywell (HON): Revisiting Valuation After Positive Evercore Coverage and Ongoing Portfolio Transformation

Honeywell International (HON) has been getting extra attention after Evercore ISI kicked off coverage with an upbeat view, just as the company pushes ahead with major portfolio separations and high profile technology partnerships. See our latest analysis for Honeywell International. The upbeat coverage and new partnerships seem to be nudging sentiment in Honeywell’s favour, with a 7 day share price return of 4.08% helping to offset a weaker year to date share price return of 11.36%. The 5...
NYSE:VZ
NYSE:VZTelecom

Verizon (VZ): Assessing Valuation as Shares Grind Higher Despite Recent Three-Month Soft Patch

Verizon Communications (VZ) has been quietly grinding higher, with shares up about 2% over the past week even as the past 3 months remain slightly negative. That mix sets up an interesting value discussion. See our latest analysis for Verizon Communications. Zooming out, Verizon’s 1 year total shareholder return of 8.58% and 3 year total shareholder return above 30% suggest improving sentiment, even though the current share price of $40.88 still reflects modest expectations. If Verizon’s...
NasdaqGS:MAR
NasdaqGS:MARHospitality

Marriott (MAR) Valuation Check as City Express Expansion Reaches 100 Deals and Extends into Japan

Marriott International (MAR) just hit a key milestone in its midscale push, locking in 100 signed City Express by Marriott deals across the U.S. and Canada, plus new entries planned for Osaka, Japan. See our latest analysis for Marriott International. Investors seem to be leaning into that midscale growth story, with a roughly 17 percent 3 month share price return and a powerful 5 year total shareholder return near 150 percent suggesting momentum remains firmly on Marriott’s side. If this...
NYSE:ROL
NYSE:ROLCommercial Services

Rollins (ROL): Reassessing Valuation After Record Q3 Revenue, Margin Gains and a Fresh Rating Upgrade

Rollins (ROL) just delivered record third quarter revenue with better margins, and that, paired with a fresh rating upgrade, has given the stock an extra dose of investor confidence. See our latest analysis for Rollins. The upbeat quarter has landed on top of an already strong run, with the share price up about 30.8% year to date and a three year total shareholder return of roughly 67.6%, suggesting momentum is still very much with Rollins. If Rollins recent climb has you rethinking where...
NYSE:BROS
NYSE:BROSHospitality

Has Dutch Bros Recent Share Price Surge Left Limited Upside in 2025?

If you are wondering whether Dutch Bros is still a smart buy after its big run, or if you would just be paying up for hype, this is a good place to unpack what the market might be missing on value. The stock has climbed 3.3% over the last week, 22.1% over the past month, and is up 22.9% in the last year, compounding into a 108.8% gain over three years that has investors rethinking both its growth potential and risk profile. Recent attention has focused on Dutch Bros rapid store expansion...
NYSE:FINV
NYSE:FINVConsumer Finance

FinVolution Group (NYSE:FINV) Valuation After New AI Framework and Technology Forum Announcement

FinVolution Group (FINV) just put its AI ambitions front and center, hosting a closed door tech forum on new AI paradigms and unveiling a framework to integrate advanced models into its core lending operations. See our latest analysis for FinVolution Group. Despite this strategic AI push, FinVolution’s share price has slid in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of negative 35.1 percent. At the same time, its five year total shareholder return of 163.92 percent suggests long term...
NasdaqGS:GEHC
NasdaqGS:GEHCMedical Equipment

GE HealthCare (GEHC): Valuation Check After Landmark Indonesia CT Scanner Deal and Emerging Markets Expansion

GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC) just landed a multi year deal to supply over 300 CT scanners across Indonesia, tying the stock story to a flagship national health upgrade and a deeper push into emerging markets. See our latest analysis for GE HealthCare Technologies. The Indonesia CT contract and the extended VasoHealthcare sales agreement land at a time when momentum in GE HealthCare’s stock is quietly improving, with a roughly mid teens 1 month share price return feeding into a solid...
NasdaqCM:PROP
NasdaqCM:PROPOil and Gas

Prairie Operating (PROP) Is Down 5.1% After Insider Buying Near Lows And Big Four Auditor Switch

Prairie Operating recently drew attention after entities linked to ten percent owner Gregory K. O’Neill bought over US$2,000,000 of common stock near its 52-week low, while the company also appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its new independent auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. This combination of insider buying and a transition to a Big Four audit firm is sharpening investor focus on Prairie Operating’s governance and perceived underlying value. Next, we’ll examine how the significant...
NYSE:FTI
NYSE:FTIEnergy Services

TechnipFMC (FTI) Valuation Check as New Chevron and Ithaca Subsea Contracts Boost Growth Story

TechnipFMC (FTI) just added two meaningful wins to its backlog, landing Chevron’s Gorgon Stage 3 Subsea 2.0 systems and Ithaca Energy’s flexible riser work on the Captain field in the U.K. North Sea. See our latest analysis for TechnipFMC. The market seems to agree these wins matter, with TechnipFMC’s latest share price at $44.38 and a strong year to date share price return of around 50 percent. This feeds into a powerful three year total shareholder return above 270 percent and suggests...
NYSE:GLW
NYSE:GLWElectronic

Corning (GLW): Reassessing Valuation After a Strong Year-To-Date Rally and Recent Pullback

Corning (GLW) has quietly turned into one of this year’s stronger tech compounders, with the stock up sharply year to date even after a recent pullback. That gains-heavy backdrop now puts valuation and sustainability under the microscope. See our latest analysis for Corning. After a stellar run earlier in the year, the recent 9 percent 7 day share price pullback to about $85 still sits within a powerful upswing. The year to date share price return and multi year total shareholder returns both...
NYSE:AON
NYSE:AONInsurance

Is Aon Still Attractively Priced After Its 76.1% Five Year Share Price Surge?

Wondering if Aon at around $352 a share is still worth buying, or if the easy money has already been made? Let us unpack what the current price really implies about future value. Over the last week Aon is up about 3.5%, but it is almost flat over 1 year with just a 0.7% gain and a modest 0.6% rise over 30 days, leaving year to date returns slightly negative at -0.8% despite a strong 76.1% run over 5 years. Recently, the market has been reacting to Aon's ongoing strategic push in risk, health...
NYSE:DY
NYSE:DYConstruction

Dycom Industries (DY): Reassessing Valuation After Four Straight Earnings Beats and Fiber-Driven Growth Momentum

Dycom Industries (DY) is back in focus after another above-consensus quarter, its fourth straight earnings beat, as investors weigh how much of the fiber and data center boom is already priced in. See our latest analysis for Dycom Industries. That backdrop helps explain why, even after a 1 day share price return of minus 2.18 percent and some profit taking this week, Dycom still sports a powerful year to date share price return of 92.43 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return above 100...
NasdaqGS:ALAB
NasdaqGS:ALABSemiconductor

Is Morgan Stanley’s Backing Reframing Astera Labs (ALAB) as a Core AI Data Center Connectivity Play?

Morgan Stanley recently named Nvidia, Broadcom and Astera Labs among its top semiconductor picks for 2026, highlighting AI-driven demand for data center connectivity chips and Astera’s role as a standout small-cap in this space. The bank’s focus on Astera Labs’ exposure to hyperscale AI infrastructure and open-standards connectivity puts fresh attention on its position in next-generation data center buildouts. We’ll now explore how Morgan Stanley’s endorsement of Astera Labs as a leading...
NYSE:CRK
NYSE:CRKOil and Gas

How Investors Are Reacting To Comstock Resources (CRK) Record Short Interest and Divided Outlook

In recent weeks, Comstock Resources has seen short interest climb to a record very large portion of its free float, continuing a five-week rise that reflects growing bearish positioning among investors. This surge in short interest highlights a sharp divide between skeptical traders and analysts who still see potential in the company’s long-term fundamentals. Next, we’ll examine how this elevated short interest could influence Comstock Resources’ investment narrative around Haynesville...
NYSE:LMT
NYSE:LMTAerospace & Defense

Lockheed Martin (LMT): Revisiting Valuation After a Recent Grind Higher in the Share Price

Lockheed Martin (LMT) has been grinding higher in recent sessions, and with the stock up roughly 1% over the past week and modestly positive over the past month, investors are revisiting its long term setup. See our latest analysis for Lockheed Martin. Zooming out, Lockheed Martin’s share price has been treading water this year, with a slightly negative year to date move. Its five year total shareholder return of 54.92% shows the longer term defense story is still intact and has gradually...