NasdaqGS:CRUS
NasdaqGS:CRUSSemiconductor

Is Cirrus Logic’s (CRUS) Mixed-Signal Expansion and Buybacks Quietly Rewriting Its Investment Story?

Cirrus Logic recently highlighted improving business fundamentals, emphasizing robust demand for its mixed-signal components in smartphones alongside growing adoption in PCs, automotive, industrial, and professional audio markets. The company underscored its plan to expand its mixed-signal addressable market while seeking to enhance shareholder value through ongoing share repurchase activity. We’ll now explore how Cirrus Logic’s mixed-signal diversification push could influence the company’s...
NYSE:TE
NYSE:TEElectrical

A Look At T1 Energy’s Valuation After Its Rebrand And Recent Share Price Surge

Why T1 Energy (TE) Is Back on Investors’ Radar T1 Energy (TE), formerly FREYR Battery, has recently rebranded and now positions itself as a provider of solar and battery energy solutions in the United States and Norway, alongside manufacturing photovoltaic solar modules. See our latest analysis for T1 Energy. The recent rebrand comes as momentum builds, with a 90 day share price return of 141.21% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 300.48%, although 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns...
NasdaqGS:MSTR
NasdaqGS:MSTRSoftware

Strategy’s Biggest Bitcoin Bet Yet Reshapes Equity And Risk Tradeoff

Strategy (NasdaqGS:MSTR) has executed its largest Bitcoin purchase in over a year, taking holdings to nearly 710,000 BTC. The purchase was funded through common stock issuance and an expanded use of perpetual preferred equity. Perpetual preferred equity now exceeds the company’s outstanding convertible debt, reshaping its capital structure and risk profile. For investors tracking Bitcoin exposure through equities, Strategy sits in a unique spot. The shares closed at $160.98, with a very...
NYSE:AU
NYSE:AUMetals and Mining

Will Acquisition-Driven Expansion and Rising Cash Flows Change AngloGold Ashanti's (AU) Narrative?

AngloGold Ashanti has expanded its portfolio in recent years by acquiring Augusta Gold Corp in Nevada and Egyptian producer Centamin, while lifting quarterly gold output and free cash flow from its broader asset base. This combination of larger-scale operations, including the Tier 1 Sukari mine, and stronger cash generation has reinforced the company’s capacity to fund both organic and acquisition-led growth. We’ll now look at how this acquisition-fueled production growth shapes AngloGold...
NasdaqGS:COIN
NasdaqGS:COINCapital Markets

Coinbase’s Policy Shifts And Partnerships Reframe The COIN Investment Story

Coinbase Global (NasdaqGS:COIN) has withdrawn support for the U.S. CLARITY Act, citing concerns about how the bill treats DeFi activity. The company is partnering with Bermuda to support the country's move toward an on-chain national economy. Coinbase is also rolling out a premium NBA content series, using major brand partnerships to deepen its connection with mainstream audiences. As a major listed crypto platform, Coinbase sits at the intersection of trading, custody, and broader digital...
NYSE:THR
NYSE:THRElectrical

Assessing Thermon Group Holdings (THR) Valuation After Its Strong Second Quarter Earnings Beat

Thermon Group Holdings (THR) recently reported second quarter results that exceeded expectations for both earnings and revenue, a key factor behind rising investor confidence and renewed interest in the stock’s recent performance. See our latest analysis for Thermon Group Holdings. The recent quarterly beat comes on top of strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 53.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 44.12%. The share price now trades at $43.15 after a 13.43% 30 day...
NYSE:DIS
NYSE:DISEntertainment

Disney Succession, Florida Governance Shifts And Content Strength Reframe Outlook

Disney is progressing its CEO succession plan, with a new leader expected to be named in early 2026. Leadership of the board that oversees Disney World's local governance is being reshaped amid heightened political attention. The company is seeing a box office rebound, including record-breaking results from Zootopia 2, alongside profitable streaming and global theme park expansion. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is entering a fresh phase, with governance changes and business momentum arriving at...
NasdaqGS:QCOM
NasdaqGS:QCOMSemiconductor

A Look At Qualcomm (QCOM) Valuation After Handset Concerns And Tariff Jitters Weigh On Sentiment

QUALCOMM (QCOM) has come under pressure after a downgrade and a seven session losing streak. Investors are focused on handset weakness, Apple’s modem shift, tariff headlines, and the company’s upcoming February 4 earnings release. See our latest analysis for QUALCOMM. The recent selling pressure sits against a weaker backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of a 9.71% decline and a year to date share price return of an 8.78% decline, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of 26.62%...
NYSE:FCX
NYSE:FCXMetals and Mining

Freeport McMoRan (FCX) Net Margin Improvement Tests Premium P/E And Undervaluation Narrative

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$5,633 million and basic EPS of US$0.28, rounding out a trailing twelve month profile that includes US$25.9 billion in revenue and EPS of US$1.53. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$5,633 million and US$7,582 million, while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.24 to US$0.53. This gives investors a clearer view of how earnings tracked through the cycle. With a trailing net profit margin of 8.5%...
NYSE:BDC
NYSE:BDCElectronic

Belden’s €450m Offering Reshapes Debt Profile And Valuation Picture

Belden completed a €450 million fixed income offering, adding a new tranche of euro-denominated debt to its capital structure. The company also announced plans to redeem its existing 3.375% senior subordinated notes due 2027. These moves adjust the timing and mix of Belden's debt obligations and may influence its future financing flexibility. For investors watching NYSE:BDC, these capital moves come with the stock recently closing at $118.22 and delivering a 49.9% return over 3 years and...
NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

PayPal Expands AI Commerce And Ecosystem With Cymbio And New Partnerships

PayPal Holdings (NasdaqGS:PYPL) reached an agreement to acquire Cymbio, a firm focused on agentic commerce and AI-driven retail channels. The deal is intended to help merchants distribute products across AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity, with plans to extend to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini app. PayPal also partnered with april to offer free, AI-powered tax filing for PayPal Debit Mastercard holders. The company deepened its relationship with Blackhawk Network to...
NasdaqGS:FISV
NasdaqGS:FISVDiversified Financial

The Bull Case For Fiserv (FISV) Could Change Following Clover’s Japan Expansion Partnership With SMCC

On 21 January 2026, Fiserv and Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company announced a partnership to launch a tailored version of the Clover payments and business management platform for millions of small businesses across Japan, with rollout targeted for late 2026. This move extends Clover’s recent international push into Brazil and Australia while aligning closely with Japan’s national goal of lifting cashless payments to 65% by 2030. With this expansion of Clover into Japan as a focal point, we’ll now...
NYSE:SPGI
NYSE:SPGICapital Markets

Is It Too Late To Consider S&P Global (SPGI) After Its Strong Multi Year Run?

If you are wondering whether S&P Global's share price still makes sense after a long run in the market, this article walks through what that current price might be implying about value. The stock recently closed at US$539.80, with a 1% decline over the last 7 days, a 2.8% gain over 30 days, a 5.3% gain year to date, and a 5.9% gain over the last year, alongside a 50.6% return over 3 years and 76.4% over 5 years. Recent headlines around S&P Global have focused on its role as a key provider of...
NYSE:ET
NYSE:ETOil and Gas

Does Energy Transfer (ET) Price Reflect Its Cash Flow Outlook In US Midstream Energy?

If you are wondering whether Energy Transfer's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article sets out to unpack. The stock most recently closed at US$18.11, with returns of 3.7% over 7 days, 10.7% over 30 days, 9.2% year to date, a 7.4% decline over 1 year, 72.2% over 3 years and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent news coverage has focused on Energy Transfer's position in the US midstream energy space and how its scale and...
NYSE:QXO
NYSE:QXOTrade Distributors

A Look At QXO (QXO) Valuation After Its US$753.2m Follow On Equity Offering

QXO (QXO) has just completed a follow on equity offering of about US$753.2m in common stock, issuing 31,645,570 shares at US$23.80 each, a US$0.10 per share discount. See our latest analysis for QXO. The follow on deal comes after a strong run in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 11.46% and a 90 day share price return of 31.16%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 72.53% suggests momentum has been building over a longer stretch. If QXO's latest capital raise has you thinking...
NasdaqGM:EXPI
NasdaqGM:EXPIReal Estate

A Look At eXp World Holdings (EXPI) Valuation After Delaware Court Lets Oversight Lawsuit Proceed

The Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision to let a derivative suit over alleged oversight failures on sexual misconduct proceed against eXp World Holdings (EXPI) has put the company’s governance and risk controls under closer investor scrutiny. See our latest analysis for eXp World Holdings. At a share price of $9.35, eXp World Holdings has a modest 1-day and 7-day share price return, a 90-day share price return of 17.48% decline, and a 1-year total shareholder return of 13.76% loss. This...
NYSE:BRBR
NYSE:BRBRPersonal Products

Coca Cola Protein Endorsement Reframes BellRing Brands Valuation And Risks

Coca-Cola's CEO recently highlighted strong consumer interest in protein beverages, calling out the category as a key growth area. This comment directly supports the sector outlook for BellRing Brands (NYSE:BRBR), which owns Premier Protein and Dymatize. The endorsement arrives after investor questions around inventory levels and demand softness in ready to drink and powder protein products. For you as an NYSE:BRBR watcher, the Coca-Cola CEO's remarks offer fresh outside confirmation that...
NYSE:IBP
NYSE:IBPConsumer Durables

Installed Building Products (IBP) Valuation Check After Debt Refinancing And Expanded Lending Facility

Installed Building Products (IBP) has just completed a $500 million senior unsecured notes offering and expanded its asset-based lending facility to $375 million, reshaping its debt profile and widening available liquidity for future choices. See our latest analysis for Installed Building Products. The refinancing news lands after a strong run in the shares, with a 15.14% 1 month share price return and a 13.83% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 50.87%...
NYSE:EW
NYSE:EWMedical Equipment

What Edwards Lifesciences (EW)'s Court-Blocked JenaValve Deal and Transcatheter Progress Mean For Shareholders

Earlier in January, Edwards Lifesciences said a U.S. court granted the FTC’s request to block its planned acquisition of JenaValve, while the company continued to highlight progress in transcatheter therapies such as its SOJOURN aortic regurgitation valve and the JOURNEY pivotal trial. Against this legal setback, Edwards’ growing body of long-term clinical data and portfolio advances in minimally invasive heart valves underscore its focus on underserved structural heart patients. We’ll now...
NYSE:INSW
NYSE:INSWOil and Gas

How International Seaways’ (INSW) Davos Cybersecurity Push Could Shape Its Investment Narrative

International Seaways recently highlighted its cybersecurity focus as Global CISO Amit Basu presented at the 8th Annual Global Cyber Future Dialogue 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The appearance underscores how a crude and product tanker owner is increasingly positioning cyber resilience as a core part of its operating profile, alongside its shipping operations. We’ll now examine how this heightened emphasis on cybersecurity, alongside favorable tanker market conditions, shapes International...
NasdaqCM:PLUG
NasdaqCM:PLUGElectrical

Plug Power Restructuring And Leadership Shift Put Capital Plan In Focus

Plug Power (NasdaqCM:PLUG) has launched a major restructuring under "Project Quantum Leap", including cost cuts, staff reductions, and facility consolidations. The company is preparing for a leadership transition, with Andy Marsh moving to Executive Chairman and Jose Luis Crespo set to become CEO. Shareholders are being asked to approve an increase in authorized shares, with a reverse stock split presented as a potential fallback if the vote does not pass. Plug Power sits at a critical...
NYSE:HTB
NYSE:HTBBanks

HomeTrust Bancshares (HTB) Earnings Growth And 31.2% Margin Test Cautious Forecast Narratives

HomeTrust Bancshares FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot HomeTrust Bancshares (HTB) has posted its FY 2025 results with fourth quarter revenue of US$51.5 million and EPS of US$0.95, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$206.1 million and EPS at US$3.79, supported by net income of US$64.4 million over that period. The company reported quarterly revenue increasing from US$47.7 million in Q3 FY 2024 to US$51.5 million in Q4 FY 2025, with EPS over that same span ranging between US$0.77 and...
NYSE:ABBV
NYSE:ABBVBiotechs

Assessing AbbVie (ABBV) Valuation After Positive Phase 3 Epcoritamab Lymphoma Results

Phase 3 lymphoma data puts AbbVie (ABBV) oncology in focus AbbVie (ABBV) is drawing fresh attention after reporting Phase 3 results for epcoritamab in relapsed or refractory diffuse large B cell lymphoma, with the bispecific antibody improving progression free survival versus chemoimmunotherapy. See our latest analysis for AbbVie. Against this backdrop, AbbVie’s 1 day share price return of 0.91% and 7 day return of 0.63% sit alongside a softer 30 day share price return of a 4.67% decline and...
NasdaqGS:BIIB
NasdaqGS:BIIBBiotechs

High Dose SPINRAZA EU Approval Might Change The Case For Investing In Biogen (BIIB)

Biogen Inc. recently received European Commission marketing authorization for a new high dose regimen of SPINRAZA (nusinersen) to treat 5q spinal muscular atrophy, updating the therapy’s European Union label with an accelerated loading phase and modified maintenance dosing schedule. This approval is underpinned by the DEVOTE Phase 2/3 data showing statistically significant motor function improvements versus a matched untreated group, potentially enhancing SPINRAZA’s clinical profile and...