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NasdaqGS:ULTA
NasdaqGS:ULTASpecialty Retail

Is It Too Late To Consider Ulta Beauty (ULTA) After Its Strong Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Ulta Beauty's share price still reflects good value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current market price may be implying about the business. Ulta Beauty's stock recently closed at US$679.28, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 2.0% over 30 days, 9.6% year to date, 81.4% over 1 year, 29.5% over 3 years and 107.2% over 5 years. Recent news coverage around Ulta Beauty has focused on the company's position in the US beauty retail space and...
NasdaqGS:ALAB
NasdaqGS:ALABSemiconductor

Astera Labs Expands Israel R&D As Amazon Ties And CFO Shift Refine Focus

Astera Labs (NasdaqGS:ALAB) announced the opening of a new advanced R&D center in Israel focused on AI connectivity and memory solutions. The company disclosed a warrant-linked purchase agreement with Amazon that ties future equity to commercial activity. Astera Labs also appointed a new chief financial officer with extensive industry experience, signaling an organizational shift to support its next phase of growth. Astera Labs, a data and connectivity chip company listed on the NasdaqGS...
NYSE:GM
NYSE:GMAuto

Is General Motors (GM) Now At An Interesting Price After Its Strong Three Year Run?

If you are wondering whether General Motors at around US$80.27 is offering real value or is mainly being driven by sentiment, this article will help you unpack what the current share price might be indicating. The stock has seen mixed short-term moves, with a 6.3% decline over the last 7 days and a 3.1% decline over 30 days, while still showing a 73.7% return over 1 year and a 95.2% return over 3 years. Recent coverage of General Motors has focused on its position in US autos and ongoing...
NYSE:DAC
NYSE:DACShipping

Danaos (DAC) Margins Stay Near 47% Trailing Level Testing Bullish Profitability Narratives

Setting the scene with Danaos's latest numbers Danaos (DAC) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$266.3 million and basic EPS of US$6.43, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue sat at about US$1.0 billion and EPS at US$26.83. The company has seen revenue move from US$258.2 million and EPS of US$4.72 in Q4 2024 to the latest Q4 2025 figures. Over the same period, trailing twelve month revenue slipped from US$1.01 billion and EPS from US$26.15 a year...
NYSE:KNX
NYSE:KNXTransportation

A Look At Knight-Swift (KNX) Valuation After Insider Selling And Neutral Rating Following Earnings Miss

Insider sale and Neutral rating put Knight-Swift in focus A recent share sale by US Xpress President Timothy Harrington, together with a Neutral rating and an earnings miss for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), has drawn fresh attention to the stock’s near term risk profile. See our latest analysis for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings. Despite the insider selling and Neutral rating, Knight-Swift’s share price has held at US$60.05 with a 5.0% 30 day share price return and a...
NasdaqGS:PEP
NasdaqGS:PEPBeverage

PepsiCo Snack Price Cuts Test Balance Between Affordability And Investor Returns

PepsiCo (NasdaqGS:PEP) is cutting prices on core snack brands including Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos. The company is responding to softer snack sales and growing budget pressure on consumers. CEO Ramon Laguarta has identified affordability for low and middle income shoppers as a key focus. PepsiCo is testing different approaches to make its snack portfolio more accessible to price sensitive buyers. PepsiCo, the food and beverage group behind Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos,...
NYSE:GVA
NYSE:GVAConstruction

Is It Too Late To Consider Granite Construction (GVA) After Strong 1-Year Share Price Rally?

If you are wondering whether Granite Construction's current share price still offers value, you are not alone, and the numbers give you a lot to think about. The stock last closed at US$132.91, with returns of 6.5% over 7 days, 9.9% over 30 days, 12.0% year to date and 52.5% over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. Recent coverage has focused on Granite Construction's position in U.S. infrastructure and construction projects and how that relates to investor expectations...
NYSE:CNMD
NYSE:CNMDMedical Equipment

Does CONMED (CNMD) Prioritize Revenue Growth Over Profitability After 2025 Earnings Compression?

In late January 2026, CONMED Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$373.2 million and full-year sales of US$1.37 billion, alongside a sharp year-on-year fall in net income to US$16.74 million for the quarter and US$47.06 million for the year. While revenue increased, the sizeable drop in earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.54 for the quarter and US$1.51 for the year, combined with 2026 revenue guidance of US$1.345–1.375 billion, highlights a tension between...
NasdaqGM:LUNR
NasdaqGM:LUNRAerospace & Defense

Institutional Interest And Air Force Contracts Refocus Intuitive Machines Outlook

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania recently increased their position in Intuitive Machines by over 2,500,000 shares, according to an SEC filing. Intuitive Machines secured contracts with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, expanding its government work alongside its lunar and space services. These developments affect both the shareholder base and future contract pipeline for NasdaqGM:LUNR. For you as an investor, the mix of fresh institutional interest and new government...
NYSE:AX
NYSE:AXBanks

Is Axos’s Profitability-Fueled Digital Shift Reframing the Investment Case for Axos Financial (AX)?

Axos Financial, Inc. reported second-quarter and first-half fiscal 2026 results, showing higher net interest income and net income compared with the prior year, and it recently presented at the KBW 2026 Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton, Florida. The sharp increases in net interest income and earnings per share highlight how Axos’s digital-focused banking model is currently translating into stronger profitability. Next, we’ll examine how this strong net interest income...
NasdaqGS:SLM
NasdaqGS:SLMConsumer Finance

Delinquency Fraud Class Actions Could Be A Game Changer For SLM’s (SLM) Credit Discipline Narrative

In early February 2026, multiple law firms launched securities fraud class actions against SLM Corporation, alleging undisclosed increases in early stage delinquencies and overstated loss mitigation effectiveness during the July 25–August 14, 2025 period. These lawsuits raise pointed questions about SLM’s prior credit-quality disclosures and risk controls, putting management’s communication and governance practices under closer investor scrutiny. We’ll now examine how these...
NasdaqGS:HWKN
NasdaqGS:HWKNChemicals

Hawkins Wins Orange County Reuse Deal As NanoStack Thesis Builds

Hawkins' subsidiary WaterSurplus will supply 1,050 NanoStack coated membranes to the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System. The decision follows a successful pilot and represents deployment into what is described as the world’s leading potable water reuse system. The project highlights Hawkins' role in advanced water treatment solutions for large scale reuse facilities. For investors watching NasdaqGS:HWKN, this contract sits alongside a share price of $143.51 and...
NYSE:CAH
NYSE:CAHHealthcare

Assessing Cardinal Health (CAH) After A 74% Yearly Surge And Supply Chain Headlines

If you are looking at Cardinal Health and wondering whether the current price still offers value, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying. The stock last closed at US$220.27, with returns of 1.0% over 7 days, 9.5% over 30 days, 7.1% year to date and 73.7% over the past year, plus very large gains over 3 and 5 years. Recent news coverage around Cardinal Health has focused on its role in the healthcare supply chain and ongoing industry wide conversations about drug...
NYSE:KSS
NYSE:KSSMultiline Retail

Kohl’s Store Chief Retirement Puts Turnaround Execution In The Spotlight

Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) has announced the upcoming retirement of Fred Hand, Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Stores. Hand will step down from his role overseeing store operations, marking a significant transition in the company’s senior leadership team. For investors watching Kohl's at a share price of $17.3, this leadership change comes after a mixed stretch for NYSE:KSS. The stock is up 53.0% over the past year, while longer term returns show a 35.2% decline over three years and...
NYSE:MOD
NYSE:MODBuilding

Modine (MOD) Is Up 10.2% After Raising 2026 Sales Outlook Despite Q3 Net Loss

In early February 2026, Modine Manufacturing reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sales of US$805 million versus US$616.8 million a year earlier, alongside a net loss of US$47.4 million, and simultaneously raised its full-year 2026 net sales outlook to growth of 20% to 25%. Despite the swing to a quarterly loss, the combination of strong revenue growth, higher full-year sales guidance, and completion of a 230,000-share buyback under its March 2025 program has sharpened investor...
NYSE:OWL
NYSE:OWLCapital Markets

Blue Owl Capital Expands Housing Reach As Moody’s Lifts Credit Rating

Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OWL) has entered a partnership with Five Point Holdings to create a new residential land banking investment platform. The collaboration focuses on providing land banking capital for U.S. housing projects through institutional partnerships. Moody's has upgraded Blue Owl's credit rating, citing changes in its financial profile and risk position. For investors watching NYSE:OWL, these updates sit at the intersection of private credit, real estate, and housing finance...
NasdaqGS:CEG
NasdaqGS:CEGElectric Utilities

Constellation’s CyrusOne Data Center Power Deal Might Change The Case For Investing In Constellation Energy (CEG)

Constellation Energy’s Calpine unit recently agreed to provide 380 MW of power, grid connectivity and site infrastructure to CyrusOne’s new data center next to the Freestone Energy Center in Texas, with an exclusive option for a second 380 MW phase on the same site. The deal highlights how Constellation is using its Powered Land Capabilities to bundle generation, land and grid access for large data center customers seeking speed-to-market and reliable power. We’ll now examine how this large...
NYSE:SUN
NYSE:SUNOil and Gas

Does Sunoco’s Rising Distributions and Parkland Synergies Change The Bull Case For Sunoco (SUN)?

In recent days, Sunoco LP announced its fifth consecutive quarterly distribution increase to about US$0.93 per common unit and issued 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of US$3.10–US$3.30 billion, including roughly US$125.00 million of expected synergies from its Parkland Corporation acquisition. This combination of rising cash distributions and quantified acquisition synergies has prompted renewed attention to how Sunoco’s income profile and scale could influence its longer-term investment...
NasdaqGS:AVT
NasdaqGS:AVTElectronic

Will Avnet's (AVT) Rising Sales, Lower Earnings and Ending Buyback Shift Its Investment Narrative?

In late January 2026, Avnet reported past second-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher year-over-year sales of US$6,318.96 million but lower net income of US$61.73 million, alongside issuing third-quarter GAAP EPS guidance of US$0.95 to US$1.15 and confirming completion of its US$886 million share repurchase program. The combination of rising revenue, compressed earnings and EPS, and the end of a multi-year buyback program gives investors fresh insight into how Avnet is balancing...
NYSE:WK
NYSE:WKSoftware

Assessing Workiva (WK) Valuation After Board Refresh And New Lead Independent Director

Board changes put governance in focus at Workiva Workiva (WK) has refreshed its board, adding two independent directors, former finance chiefs Scott Herren and Mark Peek. Long-serving director David Mulcahy resigned, and Suku Radia became Lead Independent Director. See our latest analysis for Workiva. Workiva’s 1 day share price return of 1.77% comes after a tougher stretch, with a 30 day share price return of 21.84% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.85%. This suggests momentum has...
NasdaqGS:VSAT
NasdaqGS:VSATCommunications

How Viasat’s (VSAT) Q3 Return To Profitability Has Changed Its Investment Story

On February 5, 2026, Viasat, Inc. reported third‑quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$1,157.05 million and net income of US$24.97 million, compared with revenue of US$1,123.77 million and a net loss of US$158.41 million a year earlier. The return to profitability, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations improving to US$0.18 from a US$1.23 loss, signals meaningful progress in lifting earnings quality while nine‑month results still reflect a US$92.91 million net...
NYSE:RERE
NYSE:RERESpecialty Retail

A Look At ATRenew (NYSE:RERE) Valuation After Circular Markets London Recognition

ATRenew (RERE) drew fresh investor attention after serving as the sole Chinese representative at Circular Markets London, where it outlined how its pre-owned electronics platform links China’s large device supply with global circular value chains. See our latest analysis for ATRenew. ATRenew’s recent role at Circular Markets London comes as the stock trades at US$6.06, with a 44.29% 90 day share price return and a 98.04% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been...
NasdaqGS:VISN
NasdaqGS:VISNCommunications

Does CommScope (VISN) AV Switch Expansion Hint at a Deeper Shift in Its Networking Strategy?

On 3 February 2026, RUCKUS Networks announced an expansion of its Pro AV ICX network switch portfolio, alongside AV-focused updates to its management platforms, plus new collaborations with Crestron and the SDVoE Alliance to support the shift from legacy video transport to Ethernet-based AV systems. A distinctive angle in this announcement is the focus on pre-configured, AV-optimized switches that aim to cut deployment complexity and integrate seamlessly with existing cloud and on-premise...