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NYSE:SCHW
NYSE:SCHWCapital Markets

Charles Schwab Adds Forge To Platform As Private Access Meets Valuation Gap

Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) has completed its acquisition of Forge Global Holdings. The deal brings private market investing tools and access to pre-IPO companies onto Schwab’s existing platform. Schwab plans to integrate Forge’s products for both retail clients and Registered Investment Advisors. Charles Schwab, trading at $95.49, is adding a new piece to its business by combining its public market presence with Forge’s private market capabilities. The stock is up 3.0% over the past week...
NYSE:HOG
NYSE:HOGAuto

Is Harley-Davidson (HOG) Pricing Reflect Long-Term Value After Prolonged Share Price Weakness

If you are looking at Harley-Davidson and wondering whether the current share price reflects its true worth, this article will walk through what the numbers actually say about value. The stock recently closed at US$17.77, with returns of an 8.3% decline over 7 days, a 10.3% decline over 30 days, a 13.9% decline year to date and a 26.4% decline over 1 year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at a 58.4% decline and a 46.5% decline respectively. These moves sit against a backdrop of...
NYSE:CVX
NYSE:CVXOil and Gas

Chevron (CVX) Valuation Check As Middle East Tensions Lift Oil Prices And Shut Leviathan Field

Chevron (CVX) is back in focus after fresh military actions in the Middle East lifted oil prices and pushed energy stocks higher, even as the company temporarily shut its Leviathan offshore gas field on Israeli government orders. See our latest analysis for Chevron. Chevron’s share price has been strong for some time, with a 7.18% 1 month share price return, 26.19% 3 month share price return and 21.62% year to date share price return feeding into a 29.42% 1 year total shareholder return and...
NYSE:DVN
NYSE:DVNOil and Gas

Devon Coterra Merger Refocuses Scale Synergies And Cash Returns

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) has agreed to an all stock merger with Coterra Energy, creating one of the largest independent U.S. shale producers. The combined company will have diversified assets across major basins, including new exposure to the Marcellus shale. Management is targeting US$1b in annual synergies and plans to lift shareholder returns through higher dividends and a new buyback program. For you as an investor, this deal puts NYSE:DVN at the center of a bigger, more diversified oil...
NYSE:HUBS
NYSE:HUBSSoftware

Is HubSpot (HUBS) Share Rebound Signalling A Fresh Opportunity For Investors

If you are wondering whether HubSpot shares are starting to look interesting at current levels, this article will walk through what the recent price and fundamentals might be telling you about value. The stock closed at US$263.60, with a 21.3% return over the last 7 days, while the 1 year return sits at a 62.7% decline. This may have some investors asking whether the recent rebound changes the risk and reward balance. Recent attention on HubSpot has focused on its position in marketing and...
NasdaqGS:ASML
NasdaqGS:ASMLSemiconductor

ASML Throughput Breakthrough Puts AI Chip Capacity And Valuation In Focus

ASML Holding (NasdaqGS:ASML) has introduced a new lithography process that allows chipmakers to produce 50% more chips per hour. The development is aimed at increasing throughput for manufacturers that supply AI focused semiconductors. The news highlights ASML's role in improving efficiency and potentially lowering costs across the global chip supply chain. ASML Holding, trading at $1,423.54, operates at the center of the high end semiconductor equipment market. This new process underscores...
NasdaqGS:ENTG
NasdaqGS:ENTGSemiconductor

Did Local-for-Local Manufacturing Just Recast Entegris' (ENTG) Supply Chain Risk Profile?

On 3 March 2026, Entegris CEO David W. Reeder spoke at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco, outlining the company’s positioning as a pure-play semiconductor materials provider amid an industry recovery. Reeder’s emphasis on updated guidance and local-for-local manufacturing expansion in Taiwan and Colorado highlighted how Entegris is working to reduce geopolitical exposure and reinforce supply chain resilience for global chipmakers. We’ll now examine...
NYSE:NU
NYSE:NUBanks

Is Nu Holdings (NU) Still Sensibly Priced After A 207% Three Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Nu Holdings' share price still makes sense after its run in recent years, the key question is how that price lines up with the value of the business today. The stock last closed at US$15.19, with returns of 45.1% over the past year and a 206.9% gain over three years, even though the past month has seen a 14.4% decline and a 6.2% drop over the last week. Recent coverage has focused on Nu's position as a large digital banking player in Latin America and its rapid...
NasdaqGS:SEDG
NasdaqGS:SEDGSemiconductor

How Investors May Respond To SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) Stabilizing Results And Narrowing Losses

In February 2026, SolarEdge Technologies reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher sales of US$335.36 million and a reduced net loss of US$132.12 million, and issued first-quarter 2026 revenue guidance of US$290 million to US$320 million excluding significant one-off or pulled-forward sales. Despite still posting annual losses of US$405.45 million in 2025, the company’s sharply lower loss versus the prior year and cleaner inventories point to a business that is beginning to...
NasdaqGS:AAPL
NasdaqGS:AAPLTech

Apple Product Refresh And Google AI Deal Weighed Against Valuation

Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL) announced a broad refresh of its hardware lineup, including a new budget-focused iPhone 17e, a new iPad Air with the M4 chip, updated MacBook Air and Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and a Studio Display XDR for creative and medical imaging professionals. The company also moved to expand its AI collaboration with Google, with plans to use Gemini models to upgrade Siri and potentially rely on Google Cloud infrastructure. For investors watching Apple, this mix of...
NYSE:HII
NYSE:HIIAerospace & Defense

Does HII’s AI-Powered Welding Push with Path Robotics Change The Bull Case For Huntington Ingalls Industries?

In February 2026, Path Robotics announced a memorandum of understanding with Huntington Ingalls Industries to explore integrating physical AI-driven autonomous welding into HII’s shipbuilding operations, aiming to boost throughput, support the maritime industrial base, and augment the welding workforce across complex naval fabrication tasks. This collaboration highlights how advanced robotics and AI could help HII address shipyard labor constraints and production complexity, potentially...
NYSE:KMPR
NYSE:KMPRInsurance

Assessing Kemper’s (KMPR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

Recent share performance and business profile Kemper (KMPR) has drawn investor attention after a mixed run in its share price, with gains over the past week but weaker performance over the past month and past 3 months. The Chicago based insurer operates through two segments: Specialty Property & Casualty Insurance and Life Insurance. It offers auto, life, accident, supplemental health, and property policies across the United States. See our latest analysis for Kemper. At a share price of...
NYSE:SYK
NYSE:SYKMedical Equipment

Assessing Stryker (SYK) Valuation After New Mako Robotics And 3D Printed Knee Launches

Stryker (SYK) is back in the spotlight after using the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2026 meeting in New Orleans to roll out new 3D printed knee components and expanded Mako SmartRobotics offerings. See our latest analysis for Stryker. The latest product launches land after a run where the share price has a 30 day share price return of 4.7% and an 11.2% share price return year to date. The 5 year total shareholder return of 72.7% points to strong longer term compounding. If this...
NasdaqGS:INTC
NasdaqGS:INTCSemiconductor

Intel’s AI And 6G Partnerships Tested Against Valuation And Momentum Concerns

Intel announced new collaborations with Infosys to support enterprise-scale AI adoption using Intel compute platforms and Infosys' AI fabric. The company also agreed to work with Ericsson on foundational infrastructure for AI native 6G networks. Intel reported that its confidential computing technology is now in production deployments to support secure and compliant AI workloads. Intel (NasdaqGS: INTC) is trading at $45.50, with the share price up 15.5% year to date and up 113.3% over the...
NasdaqGS:MCRI
NasdaqGS:MCRIHospitality

Assessing Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

Why Monarch Casino & Resort is on investors’ radar Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month and past 3 months that contrast with its more muted year to date performance. See our latest analysis for Monarch Casino & Resort. That recent strength in the share price, including a 1-month share price return of 5.82%, sits alongside a longer run picture where total shareholder return has been 7.47% over...
NasdaqGS:META
NasdaqGS:METAInteractive Media and Services

Meta Platforms Rethinks AI Stack With AMD Deal And New Shopping Tools

Meta Platforms agreed a multi year, multi generational deal to secure 6 gigawatts of AI GPUs from AMD and to become a lead customer for AMD’s next generation CPUs. The company has reportedly halted work on its in house Olympus AI accelerator, indicating a deeper shift toward external suppliers for AI infrastructure. Meta is piloting AI powered shopping tools inside its chatbot, aiming to capture more ecommerce activity and compete more directly with AI offerings from OpenAI and Google. For...
NYSE:PCG
NYSE:PCGElectric Utilities

PG&E’s Fifth Rate Cut Tests Balance Between Bill Relief And Dividends

PG&E (NYSE:PCG) is implementing its fifth electric rate reduction since January 2024. The latest cut takes effect on March 1, 2026 and applies to residential electric customers. The series of reductions reflects an ongoing effort to manage energy costs for households. For investors watching PG&E at a share price of $19.11, these repeated rate cuts are a consumer facing move that coincides with a period of strong stock performance. The shares are up 23.9% over the past 30 days, 17.5% year to...
NYSE:FRT
NYSE:FRTRetail REITs

Does Federal Realty (FRT) Share Price Reflect Its Recent Performance And DCF Implied Value?

If you are wondering whether Federal Realty Investment Trust is priced attractively today, this article will walk through what the current share price might imply about its underlying value. The stock most recently closed at US$110.34, with stated returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 9.1% over 30 days, 11.4% year to date and 9.5% over 1 year, as well as 17.3% over 3 years and 24.5% over 5 years. These returns sit against an evergreen backdrop rather than a single event driven catalyst. This is why...
NYSE:UPS
NYSE:UPSLogistics

A Look At United Parcel Service’s Valuation As Automation Accelerates And 30,000 Roles Are Cut

United Parcel Service (UPS) is accelerating its Network of the Future plan by closing up to 200 manual sorting facilities and targeting roughly 30,000 voluntary job reductions in order to build a more automated, lower cost delivery network. See our latest analysis for United Parcel Service. UPS shares are trading at US$114.42, with a 30-day share price return of 7.72% and a 90-day share price return of 19.71%. The 1-year total shareholder return is 2.5% and the 3-year total shareholder return...
NYSE:APH
NYSE:APHElectronic

Does Amphenol (APH) Pairing Strong Earnings With New Debt Shelf Reveal Its Next Capital Strategy Shift?

In early March 2026, Amphenol Corporation filed an omnibus shelf registration for debt securities, including instruments issued by its Amphenol Technologies Holding GmbH subsidiary, providing flexibility to raise capital in the debt markets as needed. The filing coincides with stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results and a positive outlook for 2026, highlighting how Amphenol is pairing earnings momentum with additional financing options to support its growth initiatives. Against...
NYSE:KVYO
NYSE:KVYOSoftware

Klaviyo Buyback And Google AI Alliance Versus Weak Share Performance

Klaviyo (NYSE:KVYO) has authorized a $500 million share repurchase program. The company also announced a new partnership with Google focused on AI driven customer experiences. The collaboration aims to connect search, messaging, and advertising into a more unified marketing platform for brands. Klaviyo is making these moves with its stock trading at $18.21 and a value score of 5, alongside mixed recent performance, up 14.7% over the past week but down 18.0% over the past month. Returns are...
NYSE:MSGS
NYSE:MSGSEntertainment

A Look At Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) Valuation After Proposed Knicks And Rangers Spin Off

Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) has drawn fresh attention after its board unanimously approved exploring a spin off that would separate the New York Knicks and New York Rangers into two independent, publicly traded companies. See our latest analysis for Madison Square Garden Sports. That spin off announcement and the CFO transition come after a strong run in the share price, with Madison Square Garden Sports posting a 90 day share price return of 48.11% and a 1 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:MRX
NasdaqGS:MRXCapital Markets

Assessing Marex Group (NasdaqGS:MRX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Marex Group (MRX) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing double digit returns over the month and past 3 months. This has prompted investors to reassess the diversified financial services platform. See our latest analysis for Marex Group. The recent rally sits on top of a broader upswing, with a 30 day share price return of 10.97% and year to date share price return of 15.47%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 23.13% points to building momentum as...
NasdaqGS:OTEX
NasdaqGS:OTEXSoftware

OpenText’s Expanded Buyback and Vertica Sale Could Be A Game Changer For Open Text (OTEX)

OpenText recently expanded its FY26 share repurchase program by US$200 million to US$500 million and approved buying back up to 24,906,456 shares for cancellation, while also selling its Vertica analytics database business to Rocket Software for US$150 million. Together, the larger buyback and Vertica divestiture highlight a shift toward returning more capital to shareholders while sharpening the company’s focus on core information management offerings. We’ll now examine how the expanded...