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NYSE:OXY
NYSE:OXYOil and Gas

Occidental Petroleum Debt Moves And Dividend Shift Reframe Investor Tradeoffs

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) has launched a series of cash tender offers for certain senior notes and debentures. The company is using proceeds from the completed US$9.7b OxyChem divestiture to reduce debt. Alongside the liability actions, Occidental has announced an 8% quarterly dividend increase. Occidental Petroleum, a large upstream and integrated energy company, is in a new phase of balance sheet repair following its Anadarko acquisition period. The combination of debt tenders and a...
NasdaqCM:AXGN
NasdaqCM:AXGNMedical Equipment

The Bull Case For Axogen (AXGN) Could Change Following Institution-Led Uptrend And New Conference Push

Axogen recently confirmed it met the Minervini Trend Template, signaling an institution-led uptrend supported by improving earnings, sales trends, and analyst estimate revisions. At the same time, management’s participation in multiple high-profile investor conferences has increased visibility around Axogen’s shift toward maintained profitability and growth-focused execution. We’ll now explore how Axogen’s institution-backed uptrend and upcoming investor conference participation may...
OTCPK:LKNC.Y
OTCPK:LKNC.YHospitality

Is Luckin’s 30,000th Origin Flagship Store Reframing The Investment Case For Luckin Coffee (LKNC.Y)?

Luckin Coffee Inc. has opened its 30,000th store, its first “Origin Flagship” in Shenzhen, featuring an immersive premium coffee experience, global supply chain storytelling, and LEED Platinum, zero-carbon design. This flagship marks a shift from pure expansion to emphasizing higher-quality offerings, global sourcing integration, and sustainability, potentially reshaping how the brand competes in China’s maturing coffee market. Next, we’ll assess how this new Origin Flagship concept, with...
NYSE:EVR
NYSE:EVRCapital Markets

Is Evercore (EVR) Pricing Reflect Recent Dealmaking Headlines Or Offer Long Term Value?

If you are wondering whether Evercore's current share price offers good value or is running ahead of itself, you are not alone. The stock closed at US$331.04, with returns of 24.6% over 1 year and very large gains over 5 years, while the last 7 days and 30 days reflect declines of 4.2% and 12.6%. The year-to-date return is a 5.8% decline. Recent news coverage has focused on Evercore's role as an independent investment banking adviser and its position within global deal making. This helps...
NYSE:RJF
NYSE:RJFCapital Markets

Raymond James Advisor Hire Adds Scale And Tests Growth Narrative

Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) has hired a private client group team managing substantial client assets from a competitor. The advisors previously sat on the LPL Financial platform, which had recently acquired Commonwealth Financial Network. This move expands Raymond James's wealth management footprint and adds scale to its private client group business. For investors watching NYSE:RJF, the recruitment comes with the stock around $161.16, after a 53.8% return over 3 years and 111.5%...
NYSE:CARR
NYSE:CARRBuilding

Carrier Global (CARR) Valuation Check After Dividend Hike And Data Center Driven Order Strength

Carrier Global (CARR) just raised its quarterly dividend to US$0.24 per share, even as residential HVAC sales remain under pressure. This move highlights management’s focus on shareholder returns alongside growing commercial and data center demand. See our latest analysis for Carrier Global. Carrier’s share price has cooled off in the very short term, with a 1 day share price return of 3.16% decline and 7 day share price return of 4.10% decline. However, the 30 day and 90 day share price...
NYSE:IEX
NYSE:IEXMachinery

Is IDEX (IEX) Share Price Misaligned With Recent Returns And Cash Flow Outlook?

If you are wondering whether IDEX is fairly priced at around US$208.98 per share, you are not alone; many investors are asking if the current tag lines up with the company’s fundamentals. The stock has had mixed returns recently, with a 1.2% decline over the past 7 days, a 6.1% gain over the last 30 days, a 16.7% return year to date and a 6.8% return over the past year, while the 3 year return is a 3.2% decline and the 5 year return sits at 12.4%. Recent attention on IDEX has been shaped by...
NYSE:LBRT
NYSE:LBRTEnergy Services

Liberty Energy Targets Data Center Power And Electric Frac Earnings Shift

Liberty Energy (NYSE:LBRT) is expanding into distributed power generation aimed at gigawatt scale data center demand through its Liberty Power Innovations unit. The company is also advancing its position in electric fracking technology, focusing on lower emissions and high power efficiency at the wellsite. Together, these initiatives reflect a material shift beyond traditional oilfield services into energy support for digital infrastructure. Liberty Energy, known primarily for its hydraulic...
NasdaqGS:DAKT
NasdaqGS:DAKTElectronic

Is It Too Late To Consider Daktronics (DAKT) After A 65% One Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Daktronics at around US$27.48 is still good value after a strong run, or if you are late to the party, this article will focus squarely on what the current price implies. The stock has returned 5.0% over the last 7 days, 26.7% over the past month, 38.5% year to date and 65.4% over the last year, with a very large 3 year gain and a 396.0% return over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much optimism is already reflected in the price. These moves...
NYSE:GTY
NYSE:GTYRetail REITs

Is Getty Realty (GTY) Still Attractively Priced After Its Recent Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Getty Realty is still fairly priced after its recent run, or if the market is overlooking something in this REIT, this article explains what the current share price might imply about its value. The stock recently closed at US$31.41, with a 4.9% decline over the last 7 days, a 5.3% gain over 30 days, and returns of 14.0% year to date, 11.1% over 1 year, 8.8% over 3 years, and 49.9% over 5 years. Recent headlines around Getty Realty have focused on its role as a...
NYSE:APH
NYSE:APHElectronic

Amphenol Draws Analyst Praise As Earnings Growth And Dividend Story Builds

Amphenol (NYSE:APH) is being highlighted as a strong growth stock on the back of favorable analyst recommendations. Analysts are pointing to significant earnings per share growth expectations as a key support for this view. Positive revisions to earnings estimates have recently strengthened the investment case for the company. Amphenol, a major supplier of interconnect and sensor solutions, is involved in electronic content in areas such as communications, automotive, industrial and...
NasdaqGS:STRL
NasdaqGS:STRLConstruction

Is Sterling Infrastructure’s (STRL) Margin-Focused Bid Strategy Quietly Redefining Its Long-Term Profit Engine?

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. reported that it had topped earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters and was expected to release its fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 25, 2026, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate calling for earnings per share of $2.66, implying very large year-over-year growth. Management also highlighted structurally higher operating margins and a growing Transportation Solutions backlog, suggesting its focus on disciplined bidding and complex, higher-margin...
NYSE:FDS
NYSE:FDSCapital Markets

FactSet Expands EMEA Research With Kepler Cheuvreux As Valuation Lags Targets

FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) has partnered with Kepler Cheuvreux to add premium sell side equity research to its platform. The agreement expands research coverage across Europe and the wider EMEA region for institutional clients using FactSet. The collaboration uses AI tools to deliver Kepler Cheuvreux Aftermarket Research content within FactSet’s existing workflows. FactSet, a long standing data and analytics provider for institutional investors, is broadening its content set with...
NasdaqGS:LRCX
NasdaqGS:LRCXSemiconductor

Lam Research Deepens Micron Ties In Boise As AI Memory Demand Grows

Lam Research opened a new office in Boise, Idaho, to work more closely with Micron Technology on research and high volume manufacturing. The move is aimed at supporting memory manufacturing tied to AI focused semiconductor demand. For investors watching Lam Research, NasdaqGS:LRCX, this update comes with a current share price of $240.09. The stock shows very large 3 year gains and a strong 1 year move of 176.4%. Year to date it is up 29.7%, and 7.7% over the past 30 days. A 2.1% gain over...
NasdaqGS:BKNG
NasdaqGS:BKNGHospitality

How Booking’s Q4 Profit Beat and Mixed EPS Picture Will Impact Booking Holdings (BKNG) Investors

Booking Holdings Inc. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, reporting revenue of US$6,349 million and net income of US$1,428 million for the quarter, and full-year revenue of US$26.92 billion with net income of US$5.40 billion, alongside higher quarterly earnings per share but lower full-year earnings per share versus 2024. The earnings beat on adjusted fourth-quarter profit and revenue, helped by increased room nights and bookings, highlights the impact of Booking’s...
NYSEAM:NHC
NYSEAM:NHCHealthcare

A Look At National HealthCare (NHC) Valuation After Recent Board Expansion

National HealthCare (NHC) has just expanded its board from seven to nine directors, adding geriatric medicine leader Dr. David Gifford and long-term care operator and business executive Andrew Adams. The move is aimed at deepening clinical and operational oversight. See our latest analysis for National HealthCare. Those board additions come as National HealthCare’s share price sits at US$162.10 following a 1-day share price return of a 1.7% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 3.7%...
NYSE:CVNA
NYSE:CVNASpecialty Retail

Carvana Fraud Claims Test Record Growth Story And Earnings Quality Risks

Carvana, NYSE:CVNA, is facing accounting fraud allegations tied to claims of earnings overstatement and undisclosed related party transactions. The company is under an active SEC investigation while questions build around substantial insider selling activity. These issues are emerging as Carvana reports record vehicle sales and strong revenue, but with pressured margins and elevated operating costs. For investors watching NYSE:CVNA, the backdrop is complicated. The stock trades at $361.53,...
NYSE:HASI
NYSE:HASIDiversified Financial

Is HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) Pricing Reflect Recent Sustainable Infrastructure Financing Momentum?

If you are wondering whether HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article is designed to walk you through that question clearly and calmly. The stock most recently closed at US$37.77, with returns of 1.5% over 7 days, 9.6% over 30 days, 18.7% year to date, 38.1% over 1 year and a 45.5% return over 3 years, while the 5 year return stands at an 18.1% decline. Recent news coverage on HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital has...
NYSE:CI
NYSE:CIHealthcare

A Look At Cigna Group (CI) Valuation After Analyst Upgrades And TMS Access Policy Change

Recent optimism around Cigna Group (CI) is being shaped by two developments: a policy shift at Evernorth Behavioral Health to remove prior authorization for TMS therapy, and a series of upbeat analyst actions. See our latest analysis for Cigna Group. Against this backdrop, Cigna Group’s share price at US$290.12 comes after a 6.58% 1 month share price return and a 7.61% 3 month share price return. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 47.54% contrasts with a flat 1 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGM:ADMA
NasdaqGM:ADMABiotechs

Is ADMA Biologics (ADMA) Pricing Reflecting Its Multi Year Share Price Surge?

If you are wondering whether ADMA Biologics is attractively priced at its current level, this article walks through the numbers so you can judge the valuation with more confidence. The stock last closed at US$15.99, with returns of a 1.8% decline over 7 days, a 7.6% decline over 30 days, a 10.6% decline year to date, a 0.5% decline over 1 year, a very large gain over 3 years and a very large gain over 5 years. These mixed shorter term and very strong multi year returns have kept ADMA...
NYSE:SVV
NYSE:SVVMultiline Retail

Is It Time To Reconsider Savers Value Village (SVV) After Recent Share Price Pullback?

If you are wondering whether Savers Value Village is fairly priced or if the market is missing something, this article will walk you through what the current share price might be implying about its underlying worth. The stock most recently closed at US$10.62, with returns of 1.3% over 30 days, a 12.4% gain year to date, and a 5.2% decline over the past year that may have shifted how investors think about its risk and potential. Recent coverage has focused on Savers Value Village as a...
NYSE:TT
NYSE:TTBuilding

Trane Acquisition Deepens Data Center Cooling Role But Valuation Looks Stretched

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) has completed its acquisition of Stellar Energy Americas. The deal expands Trane Technologies' offerings in modular and scalable data center cooling solutions. The transaction strengthens the company’s position in energy efficient infrastructure for data centers. Trane Technologies, known for its heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions, is pushing further into the data center infrastructure space with this acquisition. As data usage grows and more...
NasdaqGS:CARG
NasdaqGS:CARGInteractive Media and Services

Exploring 3 High Growth Tech Stocks In The US Market

As the U.S. stock market kicks off February with a robust performance, highlighted by significant gains in major indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500, investors are closely watching the tech sector for potential high-growth opportunities. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising tech stocks involves considering factors like innovation, market demand, and adaptability to current economic conditions.
NYSE:MGM
NYSE:MGMHospitality

3 Stocks Estimated To Be Undervalued By Up To 49.2%

As February begins, the U.S. stock market has shown notable strength with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting optimism among investors despite ongoing economic uncertainties. In such a vibrant market environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly appealing as they may offer potential for growth at a discounted price.