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In recent updates, Spyre Therapeutics outlined its 2026 plans, highlighting accelerated timelines for six proof-of-concept readouts, including the SKYLINE ulcerative colitis trial completing enrollment earlier than initially expected, and confirmed that the SKYWAY basket trial remains on schedule for later-stage data. The company also recently appointed Kate Tansey Chevlen as Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a growing emphasis on commercial readiness alongside its advancing inflammatory...

Earlier in February 2026, JPMorgan Chase announced a multibillion-dollar plan to open more than 160 new US branches and renovate about 600 locations across over 30 states, extending its reach into low-to-moderate income and rural communities as part of a wider three-year program to add more than 500 branches and 3,500 employees by 2027. This renewed commitment to physical banking underscores management’s conviction that branches remain a powerful engine for deposit growth, card sign-ups, and...

Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI) executives, including the CEO, have been purchasing company shares following recent market concerns about profitability. The insider buying comes as investors focus on gross margin pressures and the company’s bargaining position with large cloud customers. These transactions signal management’s confidence in the business while it works through questions about margins and long term profitability. Super Micro Computer, a server and IT infrastructure...

Palomar Holdings (PLMR) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher revenue and net income compared with 2024. The company attributed this performance to specialty insurance expansion, disciplined underwriting, and the integration of acquired businesses into its portfolio. See our latest analysis for Palomar Holdings. Despite the strong 2025 earnings update, Palomar Holdings' recent share price has cooled slightly. The 1 month share price return is 1.19% and the...

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) has launched its advanced Qwen3.5 AI model, highlighting new multimodal and agentic features. The model is described as cheaper and faster than previous versions, with capabilities that Alibaba says compare with major U.S. AI systems. Alibaba is open sourcing part of its Qwen AI suite and pushing new monetization options for cloud and enterprise customers. For you as an investor, this move sits at the intersection of Alibaba's core e commerce, cloud, and...

Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE:LW) has appointed Jan Eli B. Craps as Executive Chair. The company has named James D. Gray as its new Chief Financial Officer. These appointments mark a significant leadership shift that may influence future priorities at Lamb Weston. Lamb Weston Holdings, trading at around $48.18 per share, is undergoing a meaningful reset at the top just as investors are weighing mixed recent performance. The stock is up 11.2% over the past 30 days and 13.9% year to date, but it...

In recent weeks, KKR & Co. Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$5,739.31 million and net income of US$1,145.91 million, affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.185 per share, and saw a director purchase 50,000 shares amid continued expansion in data centers, logistics real estate and sports investing. Together, the insider buying, record assets under management exceeding US$740 billion, and pursuit of assets like Ausgrid’s Plus ES highlight KKR’s emphasis on scaling fee-generating...

DraftKings (NasdaqGS:DKNG) is expanding its federally regulated prediction markets through a new partnership with Crypto.com and integration of Railbird Exchange. The move adds event contracts tied to new categories, including additional sports, culture, entertainment, and politics. Railbird Exchange integration is expected to support player specific event contracts within DraftKings' prediction offerings. For you as an investor, this move takes DraftKings beyond its core of online sports...

Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A), with Greg Abel taking over leadership of the conglomerate. The leadership change comes alongside a reshaped equity portfolio, including a large new investment in Alphabet and a fresh stake in The New York Times. Berkshire has also cut its positions in long held tech names Apple and Amazon, signaling a different balance in its public equity holdings. Berkshire Hathaway sits at the center of U.S. corporate life, with...

Context for La-Z-Boy’s Recent Share Performance La-Z-Boy (LZB) has attracted fresh attention as investors weigh its recent share performance, with a 1 day decline of about 1% and a roughly 3% pullback over the past month. See our latest analysis for La-Z-Boy. Looking beyond the recent pullback, La-Z-Boy’s share price return over the past 90 days is 6.63%, while its 1 year total shareholder return is a loss of 14.31% and its 3 year total shareholder return is 47.56%. This suggests that shorter...

Franklin Resources (BEN) is back in focus after a fourth quarter that topped Wall Street expectations, supported by broad-based net inflows and record assets under management, as well as a new tokenized collateral program with Binance. See our latest analysis for Franklin Resources. The recent Q4 beat, record assets under management and the Binance tokenized collateral launch have come alongside a 90 day share price return of 28.22% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 39.10%. Together,...

In early February 2026, Banqup SA announced a partnership with Visa to embed Visa Direct and virtual commercial card credentials into its European e‑invoicing and business administration platform, while Visa also launched its Visa & Main program in the US with a US$100 million working capital facility for small businesses via Lendistry. Together, these moves position Visa more deeply inside everyday SME workflows on both sides of the Atlantic, turning regulatory compliance and digital...

Global Industrial Company recently became the Official Industrial Supplies Partner of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), its first-ever sports league partnership supporting game-day operations across U.S. and Canadian teams. This collaboration links the company’s B2B industrial brand to a growing professional sports platform, potentially deepening customer engagement and expanding its visibility with corporate and institutional buyers. Next, we’ll examine how Global Industrial’s...

If you are wondering whether AngloGold Ashanti at around US$106 per share still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might imply. The stock has had a mixed short term patch, with a 2.2% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.2% gain over 30 days, and returns of 24.0% year to date and 246.5% over the past year, while the 3 year return is very large and the 5 year return is more than 4x. Recent coverage has focused on AngloGold Ashanti's move to the...

Autodesk (NasdaqGS:ADSK) plans to reduce its global workforce by 7% as part of a refocus on cloud and AI platforms. The company is prioritizing investment in AI driven tools and cloud based services across its design and engineering software portfolio. Autodesk has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging trademark infringement related to the term "Flow." Autodesk, known for design, engineering, and construction software, is reshaping its operations around cloud delivery and AI...

If you are wondering whether Marriott International's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying. At a last close of US$359.94, the stock has returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 10.5% over 30 days, 14.8% year to date, 26.0% over 1 year, 117.3% over 3 years and 149.6% over 5 years, which raises a fair question about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent news flow around...

On 9 February 2026, XPeng announced it had launched start-and-stop charging payment functionality in its Hong Kong app, integrating Ant International’s Antom platform and initially enabling AlipayHK payments at over 1,600 public EV chargers. The partnership positions XPeng to unify fragmented charging payments across regions by embedding more than 300 global and local methods directly into its app, potentially strengthening its broader smart-mobility ecosystem. Next, we’ll examine how this...

Western Midstream Partners recently saw Senior Vice President Christopher B. Dial exercise options for 61,769 common units and sell or dispose of 10,137 units, while the partnership also amended its operating agreement after merging with Aris Water Solutions to issue preferred units. These insider transactions and structural changes, arriving just before Western Midstream’s fourth-quarter earnings release on February 18, 2026, highlight how governance, capital structure, and upcoming...

Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) is back in focus after fourth quarter results topped analyst expectations, with higher revenue, positive net income and strong demand for immersive shows such as The Wizard of Oz at Sphere. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. The latest earnings surprise and ongoing analyst upgrades have arrived alongside a strong 90 day share price return of 47.44% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 140.79%. This suggests momentum has strengthened over both...

Balchem recently passed the “Caviar Cruise” quality investing screen, reflecting solid revenue and profit growth, high returns on invested capital, and strong free cash flow generation. The faster expansion in EBIT relative to revenue, alongside low debt and strong cash conversion, points to meaningful gains in operational efficiency and financial resilience. We’ll now examine how Balchem’s improved profitability and cash generation profile may influence the existing investment narrative...

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) is reporting record free cash flow as gold prices reach historic highs. The company is using this cash to reduce debt and repurchase shares, supported by its large, diverse portfolio. Management is focusing on operational discipline while the gold sector faces cost and production challenges. Newmont is one of the largest gold producers globally, with a broad mix of assets that gives it multiple sources of cash generation. With gold prices sitting at historic highs, that...

Urban Edge Properties recently reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue of US$471.94 million and net income of US$93.54 million, alongside an 11% increase in its annual common dividend to US$0.84 per share declared in February 2026. The combination of higher earnings, an increased dividend, and management’s guidance for 2026 net income highlights management’s confidence in the REIT’s cash flow profile and redevelopment-driven growth plans. We’ll now examine how the stronger 2025...

If you are wondering whether St. Joe is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock most recently closed at US$71.11, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 8.7% over 30 days, 18.9% year to date, 50.0% over 1 year, 65.4% over 3 years and 44.9% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about how the current valuation stacks up. Recent news flow around St. Joe has mainly focused on its position in real...

Wondering if Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if you would be paying too much for growth today? The stock closed at US$203.08, with a 1 year return of 77.7% and a 3 year return of 164.5%. However, the 7 day, 30 day and year to date returns of 4.9%, 12.4% and 9.1% declines may have some investors reassessing the balance between upside and risk. Recent headlines around AMD have focused on its role in high performance computing and graphics and how...