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Lazard (LAZ) recently reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that came in ahead of analyst expectations on both sales growth and adjusted earnings, with record contributions from Financial Advisory and Asset Management. See our latest analysis for Lazard. The stronger fourth quarter and confirmation of a US$0.50 quarterly dividend have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 8.16% and a 90 day share price return of 11.02%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 60.06% and 5...

Analyst rating shift puts Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR) under closer scrutiny A recent rating change on Bitdeer Technologies Group (NasdaqCM:BTDR) highlighted concerns around its AI cloud services and limited visibility on expansion plans, even as some analysts still see potential in its bitcoin mining ambitions. See our latest analysis for Bitdeer Technologies Group. The rating change comes after a mixed year for Bitdeer Technologies Group, with a 14.20% year to date share price return...

Dorian LPG Ltd. recently declared an irregular cash dividend of US$0.70 per share, returning about US$29.9 million to shareholders, payable on or about February 24, 2026 to investors of record on February 9, 2026. This dividend follows an earnings recovery supported by stronger very large gas carrier (VLGC) market conditions, underscoring how improved operations are flowing directly to shareholder cash returns. Next, we’ll explore how this irregular dividend, underpinned by stronger...

In late January 2026, Take-Two Interactive came under pressure after Google unveiled its Project Genie AI world-building technology, just as investors were preparing for the company’s February 3 fiscal third-quarter earnings release and absorbing the confirmed November 19, 2026 launch date for Grand Theft Auto VI. Beyond the immediate competitive jolt from Project Genie, the spotlight is now on how Take-Two’s heavily recurring bookings base and expanded Zynga-driven mobile footprint frame...

What recent performance says about Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run in its shares, with the stock showing gains over the past week, month, past 3 months and year. At a last close of US$57.91, the company sits after a period where its reported annual revenue was US$654.081 million and net income was US$213 million, giving investors concrete figures to weigh against recent returns. See our latest analysis for...

If you are wondering whether Centerspace's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article is set up to unpack. Centerspace shares last closed at US$63.83, with returns of 0.0% over 7 days, a 4.7% decline over 30 days, and gains of 10.2% over 1 year, 6.4% over 3 years, and 9.0% over 5 years. These figures hint at changing expectations around both risk and opportunity over different time frames. Recent coverage of Centerspace has...

Stifel Financial (SF) is back in focus after reporting Q4 2025 results that topped market expectations, along with record full year revenue and an 11% dividend increase paired with a three-for-two stock split. See our latest analysis for Stifel Financial. Those Q4 beats, record 2025 revenue and the 11% dividend increase come after a mixed share price run. The 90 day share price return is 3.98%, but the 7 day share price return shows a 3.60% decline. The latest price of $124.18 sits against a...

Willis Towers Watson recently filed a US$140.08 million shelf registration for 445,656 ordinary shares related to its employee share ownership plan and separately launched Rewards AI, a generative AI-enabled platform for HR and compensation professionals. The introduction of Rewards AI, which blends WTW’s proprietary rewards data with a conversational AI interface, underscores the firm’s push to embed advanced technology into everyday compensation decision-making. Next, we will examine how...

Vulcan Materials (VMC) shares are reacting to renewed optimism around federal and state infrastructure spending, tight aggregate supply, and supportive analyst commentary that underscores the company’s pricing power and steady, contract backed demand. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Materials. That optimism has been reflected in a 4.5% 30 day share price return and a 13.7% 1 year total shareholder return, while the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 72.4% and 106.6% point to...

In January 2026, DoorDash and Hibbett, Inc. announced a partnership to offer on-demand delivery of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories from roughly 1,000 Hibbett stores across the United States, including availability through DashPass. Against a backdrop of strong operating performance and very large earnings per share growth, this expansion into sporting goods highlights DoorDash’s push to broaden its convenience-focused marketplace beyond restaurants and groceries. We’ll now...

If you are wondering whether American Eagle Outfitters is still attractively priced after recent gains, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock last closed at US$24.65, with returns of 2.8% over 7 days, a 6.5% decline over 30 days, and gains of 65.0% over 1 year and 68.4% over 3 years. Recent coverage around American Eagle Outfitters has focused on its positioning within the US retail sector and how consumer spending trends relate to...

In January 2026, Lockheed Martin, PG&E Corporation, Salesforce and Wells Fargo launched EMBERPOINT LLC, a new venture using artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and integrated command-and-control technologies to help first responders detect, prevent and fight wildfires. This collaboration is material for PG&E because it directly targets wildfire risk, a core operational challenge for the utility and its regulators. Next, we’ll examine how this wildfire-focused technology alliance,...

Old Republic International (NYSE:ORI) has completed a substantial share repurchase program. Since March 2024, the company has retired over 11% of its outstanding shares. The buyback reflects a material capital allocation decision that directly affects existing shareholders. Old Republic International focuses on insurance products and related services, a space that often sees companies return capital through dividends and buybacks. With more than 11% of its share count retired since March...

NVR, Inc. (NYSE:NVR) has completed a share repurchase program. The company bought back more than 2% of its outstanding shares. The buyback was executed at a share price near $7,718.38. For investors watching NYSE:NVR, this completed buyback comes alongside a share price of $7,718.38 and multi year returns that range from 49.9% over 3 years to 62.8% over 5 years. Over the past 30 days, the stock shows a 6.0% return, while the 1 year return is slightly negative at 0.2%, giving a mixed picture...

In January 2026, Invesco Ltd. reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher revenue year over year but a swing to a net loss, while also affirming a common dividend of US$0.21 per share and declaring a US$14.75 preferred dividend payable in early March. Alongside these results, Invesco highlighted adjusted earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, strong net long-term inflows, continued closed-end fund distributions, and the near-completion of a multi-year share...

Recent performance snapshot Woodward (WWD) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run in recent periods, with the stock showing a 3% gain over the past day and positive returns over the past week, month and past 3 months. For investors, that price action ties back to a business generating US$3.57b in revenue and US$442.11m in net income, as the company serves aerospace and industrial customers through its two operating segments. See our latest analysis for Woodward. The latest move takes...

Guardant Health and research collaborators published the largest study to date on a circulating tumor DNA blood test for stage III colon cancer. The peer reviewed data indicate that the ctDNA test better predicts recurrence and survival than current tools, supporting use after surgery. The findings point to potential changes in routine postoperative care for colon cancer patients, with implications for clinicians, patients, and payers. Guardant Health (NasdaqGS:GH), trading at $114.9, sits...

Sirius XM Holdings appointed Eve Konstan as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, succeeding Richard N. Baer. Konstan brings senior legal experience from prior roles at Spotify and WarnerMedia. The transition places a new leader at the center of SiriusXM's legal, regulatory and governance agenda. Sirius XM Holdings, NasdaqGS:SIRI, is making this leadership change at a time when the stock sits at $20.37 and longer term returns have been weak, including a 10.9% decline...

If you are wondering whether Baidu at around US$148.57 is still attractive or starting to look stretched, you are not alone. This article is built to help you think through that question clearly. The stock has returned 69.4% over the last year, even though the past 7 days and 30 days showed 4.8% and 1.2% declines, and the 5 year return sits at a 46.3% loss. Recent coverage around Baidu has focused on its position in Chinese internet search and related services, along with ongoing interest in...

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) is back in focus after reporting record 2025 results, outlining revenue guidance of US$710 million to US$730 million for 2026, and reaffirming its US$0.20 quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for Northwest Bancshares. The recent guidance, record 2025 results, and reaffirmed dividend appear to be contributing to a stronger tone for the stock. A 30 day share price return of 8.85% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 7.46% suggest momentum has been...

If you are wondering whether Mastercard's share price still offers value at current levels, you are not alone. Valuation is exactly what this article will unpack for you. The stock last closed at US$555.37, with returns of 5.3% over 7 days, a 1.4% decline over 30 days, a 1.4% decline year to date, a 1.0% decline over 1 year, 51.5% over 3 years and 69.6% over 5 years. Recent headlines around Mastercard have largely focused on its role in global digital payments and ongoing product and...

T-Mobile US (TMUS) is back in focus after a 4.2% share move that followed Verizon’s new buyback announcement, recent competition commentary, and growing attention on T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings and capital markets day. See our latest analysis for T-Mobile US. At a share price of US$194.99, T-Mobile US has seen mixed momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 3.74% sitting against a 30 day return of 2.30% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.83% loss. This suggests recent interest...

If you are wondering whether Old Second Bancorp at around US$20.24 is offering fair value or a potential bargain, you are in the right place for a clear, valuation focused look at the stock. The share price sits at US$20.24 after returns of 1.8% over the last 7 days, 3.9% over the last 30 days, 3.9% year to date, 10.1% over 1 year and 22.4% over 3 years, with a 5 year return of 89.8%. Recent attention on Old Second Bancorp has been shaped by ongoing sector wide conversations around funding...

Pathward Financial (CASH) is in focus after first quarter results showed net income of US$35.17 million and earnings per share of US$1.57, along with the completion of a multi year share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Pathward Financial. The latest quarterly update and the completed buyback have arrived alongside strong recent price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 26.73% and a 90 day gain of 35.90%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 111.42% points to...