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Wondering if Simmons First National is giving you enough value for the risk you are taking, or if the market is mispricing this regional bank right now. The stock last closed at US$21.36, with a 12.2% return over the past 30 days and a 13.5% return year to date, while the 1 year return sits at a 0.8% decline and the 5 year return at an 8.5% decline. Recent coverage around Simmons First National has focused on how regional banks are being assessed by investors, including scrutiny of balance...

In February 2026, NIKE, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.41 per share on its Class A and Class B stock, payable on April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. At the same time, renewed interest from institutional investors and active portfolio adjustments around NIKE highlight how investors are weighing its brand strength against ongoing earnings pressures and turnaround efforts. Now we’ll examine how institutional...

White House directs Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCPK:FNMA) to inject US$200b into the mortgage backed securities market. Policy move targets lower borrowing costs and expanded liquidity for homebuyers and lenders. Initial effects include a surge in mortgage applications and reduced mortgage rates across parts of the market. Intervention raises questions about long term implications for housing finance and Fannie Mae's operating model. Fannie Mae sits at the core of the US...

Renasant (NYSE:RNST) reported quarterly results that significantly exceeded market expectations on both revenue and earnings. The stronger than expected fourth quarter performance set the company apart from many regional banking peers facing sector wide pressures. Renasant, a regional financial services provider, operates in a sector that has been under pressure from fintech competition and shifting customer behavior around deposits. In that context, the latest quarter stands out because...

Innovative Aerosystems (ISSC) is drawing attention after first quarter fiscal 2026 results showed record revenue of US$21.81 million and net income of US$4.06 million, supported by new commercial and military contract activity. See our latest analysis for Innovative Aerosystems. The strong first quarter update has come after a powerful run in the shares, with a 132.20% 90 day share price return and a 129.78% 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 30 day share price return of an 11.08%...

MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) just delivered a busy update, with fourth quarter results, a higher regular dividend, completion of a US$300 million buyback, refreshed 2026 guidance, and extended credit facility terms. See our latest analysis for MarketAxess Holdings. Despite the recent flurry of announcements, including the higher dividend and completed US$300 million buyback, the short term story is mixed. The 7 day share price return is 10.49%, while the 1 year total shareholder return shows a...

Why S&T Bancorp Is On Investors’ Radar Today S&T Bancorp (STBA) has drawn attention after its recent share performance, with gains over the past month and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess the regional bank’s current valuation and earnings profile. See our latest analysis for S&T Bancorp. At a latest share price of $43.68, S&T Bancorp’s recent 30 day share price return of 9.23% and 90 day return of 13.25% suggest improving momentum. The 1 year total shareholder return of 12.67%...

Chimera Investment Corporation’s board recently declared first-quarter 2026 cash dividends across its common and preferred stock, including a US$0.45 per common share payout and floating-rate preferred dividends tied to three-month CME Term SOFR, all payable on March 30, 2026 to holders of record on the respective March record dates. The combination of higher common dividends, reset rates on fixed-to-floating preferred series, and progress in expanding fee-based mortgage operations...

In February 2026, Grab Holdings reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$906 million and full-year sales of US$3.37 billion, achieving its first full-year net income of US$268 million, and its Board authorized a US$500 million Class A share repurchase program funded by excess cash. Separately, Hesai Technology announced a cooperation under which Grab will act as Hesai’s exclusive distributor for lidar products in Southeast Asia, strengthening Grab’s role in autonomous mobility and AI-enabled...

In early February 2026, The Clorox Company reported second-quarter sales of US$1,673 million and net income of US$157 million, both slightly below the prior year, while continuing to repurchase shares under its longstanding buyback program. At the same time, Clorox extended its 48-year streak of dividend increases and pressed ahead with a complex business transformation, including a completed ERP rollout and the integration of its US$2.25 billion GOJO (Purell) acquisition, even as margins...

If you are trying to figure out whether Alamo Group is fairly priced or giving you a margin of safety, the key is to look past the share price and focus on what the underlying business might be worth. The stock last closed at US$210.84, with stated total returns of 1.2% over 7 days, 10.6% over 30 days, 23.7% year to date, 15.0% over 1 year, 31.5% over 3 years and 38.9% over 5 years, which may change how investors think about both upside and risk. Recent coverage around Alamo Group has...

Ameriprise Financial announced that Joseph E. Sweeney, President of Advice & Wealth Management Products & Service Delivery, decided to retire from the company effective April 3, 2026, marking a leadership change in its core wealth management business. This leadership transition comes soon after Ameriprise reported record revenue and earnings in its Advice & Wealth Management segment, raising questions about continuity in a key growth engine for the firm. We’ll now consider how Sweeney’s...

Stryker (NYSE:SYK) has launched the T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System, a new trauma solution in its orthopedics portfolio. The system uses Stryker’s SOMA technology and is designed to support efficiency and consistency in humerus fracture procedures. The launch targets hospitals and surgeons looking to standardize complex upper extremity trauma care. Stryker, trading at around $366.05, is a large player in medical technology with an established presence in trauma and orthopedics. Over the...

In the past few days, Star Bulk Carriers Corp reported third-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations, delivering earnings per share of US$0.28 on revenue of US$263.8 million against prior forecasts. Analysts also highlighted that ongoing geopolitical disruptions are extending global shipping routes, which could support demand for dry bulk carriers like Star Bulk’s fleet. Now we’ll explore how stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings may influence Star Bulk Carriers’ existing...

Amcor (NYSE:AMCR) is back in focus after its latest earnings release and dividend announcement, which highlighted higher sales, higher net income, and a slightly larger quarterly cash payout to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Amcor. The earnings beat, dividend increase and discussion of further cost synergies have coincided with a strong 30 day share price return of 13.58% and a 90 day share price return of 18.14%. Over a longer period, the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.32%...

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited has reported past fourth-quarter 2025 net income of US$63.8 million and full-year net income of US$231.9 million, while also declaring a US$0.50 per-share quarterly dividend and appointing former CIA and Smithsonian executive Meroe Park as an independent director. Alongside earnings growth and active capital returns, the addition of a director with deep governance, operations, and cyber security experience could influence how Butterfield balances...

Recent analyst commentary on ServiceTitan (TTAN) has drawn fresh attention to the stock, highlighting positive views on its ability to handle AI related pressure and recession risk, even as the broader sector outlook appears more cautious. See our latest analysis for ServiceTitan. The recent 1 day share price return of 2.55% to US$62.74 comes after a sharp 30 day share price decline of 35.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.29% in the red. This suggests sentiment has been under...

Carrier Global (NYSE:CARR) plans to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a broad restructuring. The company intends to divest its Riello heating solutions business. Carrier is expanding its presence in data center cooling to capture rising demand for thermal management. The company has increased share repurchases as part of its capital return plans. Carrier Global is a major player in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, as well as fire and security solutions. The move toward data...

NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$414.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.73, alongside net income of US$44.7 million. This puts fresh numbers on the table for investors focused on how profits are holding up. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$373.5 million in Q4 2024 and US$414.3 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS moved from US$1.31 to US$0.73 over the same period. This provides a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings...

Angi (ANGI) is back in focus after its fourth quarter 2025 results showed a 10.1% year on year revenue decline, softer service requests, and an earnings shortfall that coincided with a sharp share price drop. See our latest analysis for Angi. That weak quarter helped accelerate an existing trend, with a 7 day share price return of 31.65% and a 30 day share price return of 35.25%, contributing to a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.98% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 94.72%. This...

Applied Optoelectronics recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 210,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Sugar Land, Texas, where it plans to boost investment from US$150 million to as much as US$300 million and add 500 jobs focused on automated production of optical transceivers for AI and data center customers. This sizable U.S. manufacturing build-out underscores the company’s push to become a major domestic supplier of high-speed optical components to AI and cloud...

CVS Health recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$34.02 billion and net income of US$2.94 billion, alongside record full-year revenue of US$402.07 billion but lower annual net income of US$1.77 billion due to goodwill and litigation charges. The company also confirmed 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance of US$5.94–US$6.14 and highlighted progress on its cost-based pharmacy reimbursement model and Rite Aid integration as it continues its turnaround efforts. Now we’ll...

What the latest earnings and guidance tell you about Griffon (GFF) Griffon (GFF) has drawn fresh attention after reporting quarterly results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and pairing that with new 2026 revenue guidance and a more upbeat view from at least one research firm. Management highlighted strong price and mix in residential and commercial building products, better profitability in Consumer and Professional Products, and solid free cash flow, which together have helped shape...

Laureate Education (LAUR) has been in focus after reporting 9% third quarter revenue growth, a 7% rise in new enrollments year to date, higher full year revenue guidance and an expanded share repurchase plan. See our latest analysis for Laureate Education. The share price has moved to US$34.77 after the earnings update, with a 15.40% 90 day share price return and a 72.90% total shareholder return over the past year suggesting momentum has been building rather than fading. If this earnings...