NYSE:RYAN
NYSE:RYANInsurance

Is Onex’s Exit And CEO Insider Sale Altering The Investment Case For Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN)?

In December 2025, Onex Corporation sold its remaining 3.19% stake in Ryan Specialty Holdings for approximately US$230 million, with Onex CEO Bobby Le Blanc set to retire from the board in February 2026 following the exit. At the same time, CEO Timothy William Turner’s US$6.95 million insider share sale, linked to a divorce settlement, coincided with fresh analyst scrutiny on Ryan Specialty’s margin pressures and growth outlook. We’ll now examine how Turner’s sizable insider sale and the end...
NasdaqGS:BIDU
NasdaqGS:BIDUInteractive Media and Services

Baidu (BIDU): Evaluating Valuation as Kunlunxin AI Chip Subsidiary Eyes a Potential Separate Listing

Baidu (BIDU) shares are back in focus after reports that the company is weighing a separate listing for its Kunlunxin AI chip arm, a move that could unlock fresh value and sharpen its position against global chip rivals. See our latest analysis for Baidu. The Kunlunxin news lands as Baidu’s share price sits at $120.51 and rides a strong year to date share price return of about 45.7 percent. Even though the 1 year total shareholder return of roughly 40.8 percent still reflects a choppy few...
NasdaqGS:ENVX
NasdaqGS:ENVXElectrical

Is Enovix (ENVX) Using Fab 2 Expansion And Buyback To Redefine Its Battery Edge?

In December 2025, Enovix highlighted the expansion of its Fab 2 facility in Malaysia to four production lines targeting up to 10 million units annually, alongside Board approval of a US$60 million 2025 share buyback and broad smartphone OEM sampling activity for its batteries. Beyond the immediate operational update, the combination of high-volume capacity build-out, interest from seven of the top eight smartphone OEMs, and an authorized buyback suggests management is aligning manufacturing...
NYSE:ZTS
NYSE:ZTSPharmaceuticals

How Zoetis’ US$1.75 Billion Convertible Notes For Buybacks Could Shape ZTS Investors’ Outlook

Earlier this week, Zoetis completed a US$1.75 billion Rule 144A offering of 0.25% senior unsecured convertible notes due June 15, 2029, primarily to fund share repurchases and capped call transactions, following a 6% first-quarter 2026 dividend increase and recent product progress in feline osteoarthritis pain management. This combination of low-cost convertible financing, incremental cash returns to shareholders, and portfolio expansion in long-acting biologics for cats adds fresh context...
NYSE:FIX
NYSE:FIXConstruction

Comfort Systems USA (FIX): Revisiting Valuation After S&P 500 Inclusion and Data Center Growth Tailwinds

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) is stepping into the S&P 500, and that index move is only part of the story; the stock sits at the crossroads of data center build outs and a record project backlog. See our latest analysis for Comfort Systems USA. That momentum is already visible in the tape, with the latest share price at $918.54, a 1 day share price return of 3.93 percent helping offset a choppy 7 day pullback. A 90 day share price return of 15.15 percent and a five year total shareholder return...
NasdaqGS:PGNY
NasdaqGS:PGNYHealthcare

Does Progyny’s 2025 Rally Match Its Fertility Growth Story and Cash Flow Outlook?

If you are wondering whether Progyny is still a smart way to play the long term growth of fertility benefits, you are not alone and the numbers give us plenty to unpack. The stock has quietly climbed 0.6% over the last week and 1.2% over the past month, but the real eye catcher is its 47.5% year to date gain and 84.4% return over the last year despite still being down over 3 and 5 years. Behind that rebound, Progyny has continued expanding its roster of large employer clients and deepening...
NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

Assessing Applied Materials (AMAT) Valuation After Analyst Upgrades and Record AI-Driven Revenue Growth

Applied Materials (AMAT) has moved back into the spotlight after a run of upbeat analyst calls tied to the accelerating AI chip buildout, Micron’s bullish forecast, and the company’s record annual revenue performance. See our latest analysis for Applied Materials. Despite the latest pullback, with a 1 day share price return of minus 4.08 percent and a 7 day share price return of minus 9.77 percent, Applied Materials is still riding strong AI infrastructure momentum. This is reflected in a 90...
NYSE:LVS
NYSE:LVSHospitality

Las Vegas Sands (LVS): Revisiting Valuation After a 24% Three-Month Share Price Climb

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has quietly pushed higher this month, with shares up about 3% over the past 30 days and roughly 24% in the past 3 months, inviting a closer look. See our latest analysis for Las Vegas Sands. That recent climb builds on a strong trend, with the share price now at $66.96 and a solid year to date share price return alongside healthy multi year total shareholder returns, suggesting momentum is still building as investors reassess growth and risk. If Las Vegas Sands has you...
NYSE:BA
NYSE:BAAerospace & Defense

Is Boeing’s Recent Share Price Rebound Still Attractive in 2025?

Whether you are wondering if Boeing is finally attractive at today’s price, or if the post-crisis rebound has already baked in most of the potential upside, this breakdown will walk through what the current share price is really implying. After a choppy few years, Boeing has climbed 3.8% over the last week, 9.8% over the past month and is now up 21.2% year to date, with a 17.7% gain over the last year while still being slightly negative over five years. Recent moves have been driven by a mix...
NYSE:FLG
NYSE:FLGBanks

Flagstar Bank (FLG): Rethinking Valuation After Its Private Banking and Wealth Expansion Push

Flagstar Bank National Association (FLG) just doubled down on its private banking ambitions by rolling out new wealth planning units and a regional operating model that tie directly into its recent share price momentum. See our latest analysis for Flagstar Bank National Association. Those wealth build outs seem to be resonating with investors, with a roughly 25 percent 1 month share price return and about 46 percent year to date, even though the 3 year total shareholder return is still deeply...
NYSE:DRI
NYSE:DRIHospitality

Darden Restaurants (DRI) Margin Resilience Supports Bullish Narrative in Q2 2026 Results

Darden Restaurants (DRI) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of about $3.1 billion and basic EPS of $2.05, setting a clear snapshot of where the restaurant group stands heading into the back half of its fiscal year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from $2.89 billion in Q2 2025 to $3.1 billion in Q2 2026, alongside EPS stepping up from $1.84 to $2.05. Trailing twelve month revenue reached roughly $12.6 billion with EPS of $9.63, giving investors a solid read on how scale and profitability...
NYSE:JHG
NYSE:JHGCapital Markets

Janus Henderson Group (NYSE:JHG): Revisiting Valuation After a Strong Multi‑Year Shareholder Return Run

Janus Henderson Group (JHG) has quietly outperformed over the past year, and with the stock up about 7% in the past month, investors are starting to revisit its long term earnings and dividend story. See our latest analysis for Janus Henderson Group. That recent 7.0% 1 month share price return sits on top of a steady climb, with a 1 year total shareholder return of about 13% and a striking 3 year total shareholder return above 100%. This suggests positive momentum rather than a fading story...
NYSE:PRGO
NYSE:PRGOPharmaceuticals

Perrigo (PRGO): Reassessing Valuation After Class Action Lawsuits Over Nestlé Infant Formula Acquisition

Perrigo (PRGO) is back in the spotlight after multiple law firms launched securities class actions tied to its Nestlé infant formula acquisition, putting fresh pressure on a stock already down sharply over the past year. See our latest analysis for Perrigo. The legal overhang has amplified existing concerns, with the 90 day share price return of minus 37.32 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return of minus 45.28 percent underscoring that momentum is firmly fading rather than...
NasdaqGS:MNDY
NasdaqGS:MNDYSoftware

Assessing monday.com (MNDY) Valuation After Fresh Bullish Analyst Reports and AI Platform Expansion

Fresh bullish research on monday.com (MNDY) is colliding with a weak share price, as analysts spotlight its AI native Work OS, accelerating cash generation, and new share repurchase program as key long term drivers. See our latest analysis for monday.com. That upbeat story sits against a tougher tape, with the stock’s 90 day share price return of minus 33.61 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of minus 35.25 percent, showing momentum has clearly faded after a solid 27.73 percent three...
NYSE:DOCN
NYSE:DOCNIT

Does DigitalOcean (DOCN) Becoming Persistent’s Exclusive SASVA Cloud Partner Reframe Its AI Differentiation Story?

In December 2025, DigitalOcean announced a multi-year, eight-figure-per-year partnership with Persistent Systems, under which Persistent chose DigitalOcean as the exclusive cloud and AI infrastructure provider for its SASVA™ platform, powered by DigitalOcean’s Gradient AI Agentic Cloud and GPU offerings. The collaboration is designed to cut AI infrastructure and operational costs by over 50% for clients while using Persistent’s engineering expertise and SASVA to enhance DigitalOcean’s...
NYSE:AI
NYSE:AISoftware

C3.ai (AI) Valuation Check After a Difficult Year for Shareholders

Assessing C3.ai stock after a difficult year C3.ai (AI) has quietly slipped to around 14 dollars after a rough year for shareholders, with the stock down about 60% year to date and over 60% in the past year. See our latest analysis for C3.ai. The latest close at 13.82 dollars caps a tough stretch, with a steep year to date share price return and a similarly weak one year total shareholder return, even though the three year total shareholder return is still positive. This suggests earlier...
NYSE:COP
NYSE:COPOil and Gas

Is ConocoPhillips a Value Opportunity After Choppy 2025 Trading and DCF Upside?

If you are wondering whether ConocoPhillips is quietly turning into a value opportunity or if the market has already priced it efficiently, you are in the right place. The stock has been choppy lately, slipping 4.4% over the last week, edging up 3.1% over 30 days, and still sitting slightly down year to date at 7.6%, even though the 5-year return stands at a substantial 180.2%. These moves are unfolding against a backdrop of shifting oil price expectations, strategic capital allocation...
NYSE:T
NYSE:TTelecom

Is AT&T Offering Long Term Value After Years of Share Price Declines?

How Has AT&T Stock Actually Performed? Once you get past the dividend headline, AT&T's share price performance paints a more nuanced picture than many investors expect. While it has lagged some high growth tech names, the long term numbers still matter for anyone weighing income against capital appreciation. Over the last year, the stock is up 12.3%, which is a solid positive turn for a mature telecom name. Year to date returns sit at 6.3%, suggesting that, despite recent volatility, the...
NYSE:VRT
NYSE:VRTElectrical

Vertiv (VRT) Valuation Check After PurgeRite Deal, AI Data Center Wins, and Dividend Increase

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) just added another proof point to its AI data center story, closing the PurgeRite acquisition, deepening a high profile Hut 8 and Jacobs collaboration, and backing it with a higher dividend. See our latest analysis for Vertiv Holdings Co. Despite a sharp 7 day share price return of negative 13.6 percent and a softer 30 day share price return of negative 6.4 percent, Vertiv still has a robust year to date share price return of about 30 percent and a 3 year total...
NYSE:CCK
NYSE:CCKPackaging

Crown Holdings (CCK): Assessing Valuation as Weak Constant Currency Growth Signals Ongoing Demand Headwinds

Recent commentary on Crown Holdings (CCK) has focused on two years of weak constant currency revenue growth, putting a spotlight on demand headwinds, pricing power, and how durable its packaging franchise really is. See our latest analysis for Crown Holdings. Even with those demand headwinds, investors have bid Crown’s shares up to about $102.53. A robust year to date share price return of 26.25 percent suggests momentum is quietly rebuilding despite only modest growth expectations. If you...
NasdaqGS:ACIW
NasdaqGS:ACIWSoftware

ACI Worldwide (ACIW): Assessing Valuation After New Payment Infrastructure and Speedpay Deal Wins

ACI Worldwide (ACIW) just landed two fresh deal wins, with BanKo in the Philippines upgrading its core payments infrastructure and LLP Exotic Auto Finance adopting ACI Speedpay to streamline luxury auto finance payments and digital wallet experiences. See our latest analysis for ACI Worldwide. These wins come as ACI Worldwide’s share price sits around $48.20, with recent strength reflected in a positive 1 month and 1 week share price return. Its year to date performance remains weaker, while...
NasdaqGM:APPN
NasdaqGM:APPNSoftware

Appian (APPN): Reviewing Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback and Mixed Short-Term Performance

Appian (APPN) has been grinding sideways after a mixed stretch, with gains over the past 3 months but a slide this month. That uneven path sets up an interesting risk reward profile. See our latest analysis for Appian. Zooming out, Appian’s roughly 11 percent year to date share price return, alongside a softer recent pullback, suggests momentum has cooled a bit after a stronger 90 day run. Multi year total shareholder returns remain mixed. If this kind of choppy software story has your...
NasdaqGS:ISSC
NasdaqGS:ISSCAerospace & Defense

Innovative Aerosystems (ISSC) Margin Surge Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narrative Despite Modest Revenue Growth

Innovative Aerosystems (ISSC) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about $22.2 million and EPS of $0.40, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached roughly $84.3 million and EPS climbed to $0.89 alongside earnings growth of 123.3% year over year. Over the last few quarters the company has seen revenue step up from $15.4 million in Q4 2024 to $22.2 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS moved from $0.18 to $0.40 as net income for the trailing twelve...
NasdaqGS:MELI
NasdaqGS:MELIMultiline Retail

Is MercadoLibre (MELI) Using Humanoid Robots to Unlock a New Phase of Operating Leverage?

In December 2025, Agility Robotics announced a commercial agreement to deploy its Digit humanoid robots in MercadoLibre’s San Antonio, Texas facility, initially handling commerce-fulfillment tasks while the companies explore broader applications across Latin American warehouses to improve safety and productivity. The partnership highlights how AI-powered humanoid robots could help MercadoLibre address hard-to-fill, repetitive logistics roles, potentially easing labor constraints while...