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If you are wondering whether TopBuild's share price still makes sense after a strong run, or if you might be late to the story, this article explains what the current price could imply about value. TopBuild shares recently closed at US$489.53, with returns of 10.0% over 7 days, 12.3% over 30 days, 13.5% year to date, 47.0% over 1 year and 163.0% over 3 years, plus 133.1% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on TopBuild as a key player in the US building products space, with attention on...

MPLX dividend story moves into focus after recent yield and growth update Recent analysis around MPLX (MPLX) has zeroed in on its dividend profile, highlighting a double digit distribution hike, solid free cash flow coverage, and the role of AI driven data center demand in supporting midstream cash flows. See our latest analysis for MPLX. At a share price of US$54.77, MPLX has seen an 11.05% 90 day share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 18.98% and 5 year total...

Earlier this month, several Wall Street firms, including Citigroup, reiterated positive views on HubSpot’s business outlook, highlighting expectations for a strong fourth quarter supported by revenue growth and expanding operating margins. Analysts also pointed to HubSpot’s growing artificial intelligence product set and hybrid monetization approach as key reasons for increased confidence in the company’s long-term business potential. We’ll now examine how renewed analyst optimism around...

Kosmos Energy (KOS) is back in focus after a fresh operational update and a new senior secured bond offering, tying together project progress in Ghana and the GTA LNG development with balance sheet moves. See our latest analysis for Kosmos Energy. The fresh operational update and refinancing plans arrive after a sharp rebound in the share price, with a 1-day share price return of 20.39% and a year to date share price return of 38.89%. However, this sits against a 1-year total shareholder...

If you are wondering whether Murphy USA at around US$434 per share offers good value today, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what that price might mean for long term investors. The stock is up 2.0% over the last week and 6.9% over the past month, yet the 1 year return sits at a 10.6% decline, with longer horizons of 64.4% over 3 years and a very large 257.2% over 5 years. These mixed returns help explain why many investors are reassessing what they are willing to pay for...

Earlier in January 2026, Piper Sandler upgraded Colgate-Palmolive to Overweight, citing expectations for improved growth supported by the company’s strong positioning in emerging markets. Around the same time, Colgate-Palmolive highlighted the extensive reach of its oral health and community programs in India, underlining how social impact initiatives support its long-term brand strength in key growth regions. We’ll now examine how Piper Sandler’s positive stance on Colgate-Palmolive’s...

RH (RH) recently reported financial results that did not match its earlier guidance, followed by a securities fraud investigation and legal scrutiny. This has sharpened attention on the company’s earnings, debt profile, and operational performance. See our latest analysis for RH. After the earnings miss and the announcement of a securities fraud investigation, RH’s share price has been volatile, with a 37.49% 1-month share price return and a 15.16% year-to-date share price return, in contrast...

With no single headline catalyst today, Establishment Labs Holdings (ESTA) is drawing attention after a mixed share performance, including a negative return over the past month but a strong gain across the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Establishment Labs Holdings. That softer 30 day share price return of 10.18% comes after a 45.18% gain over the past 90 days and a 1 year total shareholder return of 96.47%. Recent momentum therefore looks more like a breather than a reversal when...

Bausch Health Companies (BHC) recently reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance at the higher end of its previously announced range, excluding Bausch + Lomb, ahead of its appearance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. See our latest analysis for Bausch Health Companies. The reaffirmed 2025 guidance comes after a period where the share price has shown stronger short term momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 24.58%. In contrast, the 5 year total shareholder return of a 72.75%...

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order barring large defense contractors, including RTX, from paying dividends and conducting stock buybacks until they deliver superior products on time and on budget, while also tightening rules around executive compensation tied to short‑term financial metrics. The order is especially significant for RTX, which was publicly criticized as the least responsive to government needs and the most aggressive in returning cash to shareholders,...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, Cable One, Inc. ( NYSE:CABO ) shares are down a considerable 30% in the last...

This week we saw the Telos Corporation ( NASDAQ:TLS ) share price climb by 10%. But spare a thought for the long term...

Mercury Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MRCY ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 33% share price jump in the...

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The board of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DCOM ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.25 per...

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Despite an already strong run, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:HII ) shares have been powering on, with a...

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Agilysys (NASDAQ:AGYS) has had a rough month with its share price down 7.8%. But if you pay close attention, you might...

Novavax, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NVAX ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 32% in the last...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Despite the fact that Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:KELY.A) stock rose 13% last week, insiders who sold US$722k worth of...

Some LSB Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:LXU ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Independent Director...