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On January 5, 2026, Okta, Inc. announced that its board approved a share repurchase program of up to US$1.00 billion of Class A common stock, funded by existing cash and cash flow from operations with no fixed expiration date. The buyback authorization signals management’s conviction that Okta’s business outlook is strong and that its shares are trading below internal value estimates. Next, we’ll examine how Okta’s US$1.00 billion buyback plan may influence its investment narrative around...

Medtronic (MDT) is back on investor radar after William Blair upgraded the stock to Outperform, highlighting fresh product catalysts related to its Hugo robotic surgery platform and Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system. See our latest analysis for Medtronic. That upgrade comes on the back of a 1-year total shareholder return of 29.55% and a 3-year total shareholder return of 40.22%. The share price, now at $100.31, has seen momentum pick up again recently after some shorter term...

Why Acushnet Holdings is on investor watchlists today Acushnet Holdings (GOLF) has drawn attention after recent share price gains, with the stock up over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting fresh interest in how the business is currently valued. See our latest analysis for Acushnet Holdings. The recent 1-day share price return of 2.70% and 7-day share price return of 5.97% sit alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 22.97% and 5-year total shareholder return of 119.80%...

Recent government contracts that helped Planet Labs PBC (PL) reach record fiscal third quarter revenue of $81.3 million have drawn investor attention, as has a pre-arranged share sale by co-founder Robert Schingler. See our latest analysis for Planet Labs PBC. Against this backdrop, Planet Labs PBC’s recent government contract wins and record quarterly revenue have coincided with a sharp acceleration in momentum, with a 71.03% 30 day share price return and a very large 1 year total...

If you are wondering whether DENTSPLY SIRONA is priced attractively right now, this article walks through what the current share price could mean for long term investors. The stock most recently closed at US$12.37, with returns of 8.5% over 7 days, 10.0% over 30 days, 9.8% year to date, but a 30.3% decline over 1 year, a 59.4% decline over 3 years and a 77.0% decline over 5 years. These figures have put valuation and expectations for DENTSPLY SIRONA back in focus for many investors and...

Morgan Stanley (MS) has filed to launch Bitcoin and Solana exchange traded funds, stepping directly into crypto products under its own brand and giving investors a fresh way to access regulated digital asset exposure. See our latest analysis for Morgan Stanley. The crypto ETF filings come after a period of strong momentum for Morgan Stanley, with a 90 day share price return of 20.62% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 52.12%, pointing to building interest in the stock over both shorter...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Viomi Technology Co., Ltd ( NASDAQ:VIOT ) shares are down a considerable 26% in...

Why DigitalBridge Group Is On Investors’ Radar DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) has recently drawn attention after a period of mixed share performance, including a small 1 day move and stronger figures over the past month and past 3 months. Investors are weighing these returns against fundamentals and valuation. See our latest analysis for DigitalBridge Group. Set against a largely flat year to date share price return, DigitalBridge Group’s 30 day and 90 day share price returns of 8.78% and 29.95%...

Intuit (INTU) has drawn investor attention after recent trading left the shares with a return of about 3% year to date, while the 1 year total return sits near 6%. This has prompted fresh questions about valuation. See our latest analysis for Intuit. Intuit’s share price, now at $647.2, has a 7 day share price return of a 3.39% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 3.92% decline, while its 5 year total shareholder return of 82.34% points to momentum built over a longer horizon. If...

If you are wondering whether Aflac's current share price offers good value or is starting to look expensive, you are not alone. Aflac recently closed at US$111.96, with returns of 1.0% over the last 7 days, 2.5% over 30 days, 1.6% year to date, 11.3% over 1 year, 66.1% over 3 years and 172.3% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent headlines around Aflac have focused on its position as a major US insurance name and ongoing interest from investors...

Key Insights The projected fair value for Sleep Number is US$14.44 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sleep...

If you are wondering whether AT&T's share price lines up with its fundamentals, this article walks through the key numbers so you can judge the value case for yourself. AT&T's stock last closed at US$24.34, with a 7 day return of 1.9% decline, a 30 day return of 3.7% decline, a year to date return of 0.9% decline, and a 1 year return of 14.5%. Over longer periods, the stock shows a 3 year return of 45.9% and a 5 year return of 49.5%, which helps frame how the current price sits against past...

Event context and recent performance AZZ (AZZ) has drawn fresh attention after its recent trading performance, with the share price at $110.42 and returns of 5% over the past month and 4.2% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for AZZ. Looking beyond the recent move, AZZ’s 1 year total shareholder return of 31.36% and 3 year total shareholder return of 153.69% suggest momentum has been building over a longer horizon, even as the latest 1 day share price return was slightly...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

The U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the resulting regime change have pushed Halliburton (HAL) into focus as investors weigh potential re entry of U.S. oilfield service providers into Venezuela. See our latest analysis for Halliburton. The Venezuela headlines come on top of a strong recent run, with Halliburton’s share price at $30.83 after a 28.89% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 14.40% contrasts with a weaker 3 year total...

In recent days, Cigna Group has begun transitioning its Evernorth pharmacy benefit services toward a rebate-free model and expanded coverage to include AI-based Cleerly LABS cardiovascular plaque analysis, aligning with broader insurer adoption of this imaging technology. This combination of a rebate-free pharmacy benefit approach and support for AI-enabled cardiac imaging highlights Cigna’s shift toward greater pricing transparency and technology-driven care management. Next, we’ll examine...

If you are looking at Progress Software and wondering whether the recent share price really reflects its underlying value, this article is for you. The stock last closed at US$41.52, with returns of 4.4% decline over 7 days, 4.6% decline over 30 days, a 1.1% gain year to date, and a 35.3% decline over the past year. This naturally raises questions about both risk and potential opportunity. Recent headlines around Progress Software have largely centered on ongoing interest in software...

If you are wondering whether Hershey at around US$179 a share is a fair deal or a stretch, you are not alone in trying to pin down what the stock is really worth today. The share price has slipped by 1.6% over the last week and 1.7% over the last month, while the 1 year return sits at 11.9% and the 5 year return at 35.2%, which gives a mixed picture of recent momentum and risk perception. Recent coverage around Hershey has focused on how consumer staples names are being reassessed as...

The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put...

Lazard Asset Management recently appointed Eric Van Nostrand as its first Chief Investment Officer, a new role focused on overseeing investment processes and reinforcing the cohesion of its global platform. This move signals a stronger emphasis on research-driven discipline and long-term client outcomes within Lazard’s asset management arm, adding a fresh layer of central investment oversight to its existing advisory and asset management operations. Next, we’ll examine how establishing a...

If you are wondering whether Agree Realty is offering good value at around US$70.49 per share, it helps to step back and look at what the current price might be implying about its future. The stock has seen a 3.2% decline over the last 7 days and a 4.6% decline over the last 30 days, while its 1 year return sits at 4.9% and its 5 year return at 39.0%. Recent coverage of Agree Realty has focused on it as a US real estate stock. This can draw attention whenever broader sentiment toward income...

If you are wondering whether Meta Platforms is still a good deal at around US$660 a share, the key question is how that price lines up with the company’s underlying value. The stock is up 7.3% over the last year and 164.9% over five years, even though the recent 7 day and 30 day returns of 0.8% decline and 1.9% decline show that the ride has not been perfectly smooth. Recent headlines have focused on Meta Platforms pushing further into artificial intelligence, expanding its family of apps,...

Gentex (GNTX) is drawing fresh attention as it prepares to showcase its Full Display Mirror with Dynamic View Assist and mirror integrated monitoring systems at CES 2026, alongside a push into smart home and biometrics. See our latest analysis for Gentex. While Gentex is rolling out new CES showcases around digital mirrors and monitoring systems, the share price tells a mixed story. The recent 7 day share price return is 3.9%, and the 1 year total shareholder return shows a 9.41% decline from...

Northern Trust (NTRS) is back in focus after its shares moved higher on the same day the company announced new co presidents for Asset Servicing and a new Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer. See our latest analysis for Northern Trust. The leadership reshuffle comes after a solid run, with Northern Trust’s 30 day share price return of 8.19% and 90 day share price return of 10.23%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 44.12% suggests momentum has been building rather than fading. If...