NasdaqGM:ZLAB
NasdaqGM:ZLABBiotechs

Zai Lab (NasdaqGM:ZLAB): Valuation Check After First Dosing in Global Phase 1/1b Trial for ZL-1503

Zai Lab (ZLAB) just dosed the first participant in its global Phase 1/1b trial for ZL-1503, an internally discovered bispecific antibody for atopic dermatitis, highlighting the company’s innovation pipeline and medium term upside potential. See our latest analysis for Zai Lab. That milestone comes after a choppy stretch for investors, with the 90 day share price return down 45.58 percent and the 1 year total shareholder return at negative 32.48 percent, suggesting sentiment may be cautious...
NYSE:FCN
NYSE:FCNProfessional Services

Assessing FTI Consulting’s Valuation After Its Recent Share Price Rebound

Wondering if FTI Consulting at around $176 a share is quietly turning into a value opportunity, or if the easy money has already been made? Here is a closer look at what the current price is really implying. The stock has bounced recently, up 3.4% over the last week and 7.6% over the past month, even though it is still down 7.0% year to date and 9.6% over the last year, after gains of 12.5% over three years and 59.0% over five years. That mixed performance comes against a backdrop of FTI...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

Carnival (CCL) Margin Expansion Supports Bullish Profitability Narratives Heading Into Earnings Season

Carnival Corporation (CCL) capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about $6.3 billion and basic EPS of $0.32, while trailing 12 month revenue reached roughly $26.6 billion alongside EPS of $2.10. The company has seen revenue move from around $24.5 billion to $26.6 billion over the last six reported trailing 12 month snapshots, with EPS climbing from $1.24 to $2.10, setting up a picture of firmer profitability and healthier margins that investors will be keen to parse in the latest...
NYSE:BILL
NYSE:BILLSoftware

Does BILL Holdings’ Recent Rebound Signal a Compelling 2025 Valuation Opportunity?

If you are wondering whether BILL Holdings is a beaten down opportunity or a value trap at around $55 a share, you are not alone. This piece will unpack what the current price is really telling us. Despite a tough longer term picture with the stock down 37.5% over the last year and 62.3% over five years, the recent momentum has flipped. Shares are up 2.6% over the past week and 16.2% over the last month, even though the year to date return is still a 33.4% decline. That swing in sentiment...
NYSE:BK
NYSE:BKCapital Markets

Bank of New York Mellon (BK): Valuation Check as AI Investments and Earnings Expectations Draw Fresh Attention

Bank of New York Mellon (BK) is back on traders dashboards ahead of its upcoming fourth quarter report, as the market weighs upbeat profit expectations against the bank ongoing push into AI driven operations. See our latest analysis for Bank of New York Mellon. The stock has quietly built strong momentum, with an 8.84% 1 month share price return contributing to a 49.64% year to date share price gain and a 5 year total shareholder return of 226.07%. This suggests investors are steadily...
NasdaqGS:ISRG
NasdaqGS:ISRGMedical Equipment

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG): Reassessing Valuation After Earnings Beat, FDA da Vinci Clearance, and Strategy Shift

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) just delivered a clean combination of earnings upside, fresh FDA clearances for its da Vinci Single Port system, and a shift to direct distribution in Southern Europe, all pointing toward a bigger, higher margin opportunity set. See our latest analysis for Intuitive Surgical. Those beats and new clearances have helped the stock regain momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 28.78% and a five year total shareholder return of 112.81%. This suggests investors...
NasdaqGS:FORM
NasdaqGS:FORMSemiconductor

Has FormFactor’s 165.6% Three Year Surge Already Priced In AI Testing Optimism?

If you are wondering whether FormFactor is still attractive after such a strong run, or if the easy money has already been made, you are not alone. The stock has climbed 2.8% over the past week, 15.3% in the last month, and is now up 28.8% year to date and 32.9% over the past year, adding to an impressive 165.6% gain over three years. Recent coverage has highlighted how demand for advanced semiconductor testing solutions is benefiting equipment providers like FormFactor, as chipmakers keep...
NYSE:EBF
NYSE:EBFCommercial Services

Ennis (EBF) Q3: 10.9% Net Margin Strengthens Value Narrative Despite Slower Earnings Growth

Ennis (EBF) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, logging about $100.2 million in revenue and net income of roughly $10.8 million, which translated into EPS of $0.43 for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue hover in a tight band between roughly $92.7 million and $100.2 million over the past six reported periods, while EPS has moved between about $0.35 and $0.51, giving investors a steady read on top line and per share performance. With net profit margins running close to 11%...
NYSE:LAD
NYSE:LADSpecialty Retail

Lithia Motors (LAD): Reassessing Valuation as Weak Store Traffic and High Leverage Weigh on the Long-Term Story

Fresh commentary on Lithia Motors (LAD) is putting a spotlight on its weaker same store sales and high leverage, and the stock is reacting as investors reassess how durable its growth story really is. See our latest analysis for Lithia Motors. The stock has enjoyed a solid 30 day share price return of 13.69 percent to about $343.89. However, that sits against a slightly negative year to date share price return and a modestly negative 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is...
NYSE:SRE
NYSE:SREIntegrated Utilities

Sempra (SRE): Revisiting Valuation After CPUC Ruling on Utility Return on Equity

The California Public Utilities Commission’s decision to let Sempra (SRE) keep roughly 10% returns on equity at its California utilities in 2026 gives investors clearer visibility on earnings, even as consumer advocates push back. See our latest analysis for Sempra. Even with the CPUC decision shoring up earnings visibility, Sempra’s recent share price return has cooled, with a roughly 6% one month pullback after a stronger 90 day gain. Its five year total shareholder return above 60% still...
NYSE:WAB
NYSE:WABMachinery

Wabtec’s Valuation After Strong Q3 Beat and Frauscher Acquisition Completion

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) just posted third quarter results that topped earnings and revenue expectations, while closing its cash acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, a deal that is expected to meaningfully lift future sales. See our latest analysis for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies. Those upbeat results and the Frauscher deal come on top of easing bearish sentiment, with short interest drifting lower and the stock showing solid momentum, including a roughly...
NasdaqGS:GIII
NasdaqGS:GIIILuxury

G-III Apparel (GIII): Valuation Check After Mixed Results, Higher Guidance and New Dividend Program

G-III Apparel Group (GIII) just delivered a mixed update, with softer third quarter sales and earnings but a higher full year profit outlook, and paired it with a new quarterly dividend program. See our latest analysis for G-III Apparel Group. The latest pullback, including a 1 day share price return of negative 4.21 percent and weaker quarterly numbers, comes against a backdrop of solid momentum. The 3 month share price return stands at 13.76 percent and the 3 year total shareholder return...
NasdaqGS:CART
NasdaqGS:CARTConsumer Retailing

Instacart (CART) Valuation Check After FTC AI Pricing Probe and $60 Million Settlement

The latest move from US regulators has put Maplebear (CART) under a brighter spotlight, with an FTC probe into its AI driven pricing tools landing just as the company agrees to a $60 million settlement. See our latest analysis for Maplebear. Despite the regulatory noise, investors have largely kept faith, with a roughly 14% 1 month share price return lifting Maplebear to about $45.94 and leaving 1 year total shareholder return in positive territory. However, recent gains suggest momentum...
NasdaqGS:FWON.K
NasdaqGS:FWON.KEntertainment

What Does Chase Carey’s US$16 Million Stock Sale Reveal About Formula One’s Strategy (FWON.K)?

On December 16, 2025, Formula One Group director Chase Carey sold 167,036 shares of Liberty Formula One stock, worth about US$16.1 million, as disclosed in required insider trading filings. This sizable insider sale comes as many analysts emphasize Formula One’s cash-flow strength and long-term media and sponsorship growth potential, sharpening focus on executive confidence and ownership trends. We’ll now examine how Chase Carey’s substantial insider sale fits into Formula One Group’s...
NYSE:PEN
NYSE:PENMedical Equipment

Is It Too Late To Consider Penumbra After Its Strong 2025 Rally?

If you are wondering whether Penumbra is still worth buying after its big run up, or if the smart move now is to wait on the sidelines, you are in the right place. The stock has climbed 1.2% over the last week, 9.5% over the past month, and 31.6% year to date, adding up to a 30.2% gain over 1 year and 68.6% over 5 years. Those gains have been driven by ongoing optimism around its medical devices pipeline and growing adoption of its minimally invasive technologies in stroke and vascular...
NasdaqGS:LRCX
NasdaqGS:LRCXSemiconductor

Why Lam Research (LRCX) Is Up 7.3% After AI-Driven Systems Beat And Bullish Analyst Calls – And What's Next

In recent days, Lam Research reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 2026 results, with systems revenue jumping on AI-related chip equipment demand and multiple research firms reiterating positive views on the company’s role in advanced wafer fabrication. The cluster of upbeat analyst research, combined with evidence that Lam is capturing AI-driven spending in high-bandwidth memory and next‑generation logic, has reinforced its position as a key enabler of the current semiconductor...
NasdaqGS:GRAB
NasdaqGS:GRABTransportation

How Grab’s Upgraded Outlook And Infermove Deal At Grab Holdings (GRAB) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Grab Holdings recently raised its FY2025 revenue guidance and Adjusted EBITDA target, announced a board refresh effective December 1, 2025, and disclosed a pre-planned share sale by its CFO Peter Henry Oey, while also acquiring Chinese robotics startup Infermove to strengthen AI-enabled automation in its delivery network. Together, the upgraded outlook and Infermove acquisition highlight Grab’s push to pair improving profitability with longer-term automation in food delivery and...
NasdaqGS:PENG
NasdaqGS:PENGSemiconductor

Can Penguin Solutions (PENG) Turn Niche DDR5 ECC Modules Into Lasting High-Performance Computing Moats?

Earlier this month, Penguin Solutions, Inc. released its SMART 64GB DDR5-6400 ECC CSODIMM memory module, expanding its DDR5 SODIMM lineup for high-performance computing, industrial, edge, telecom, and networking systems, with both commercial- and industrial-temperature options for harsh environments. The new 64GB CSODIMM, featuring ECC error correction and an integrated clock driver for improved signal integrity at high speeds, strengthens Penguin Solutions’ appeal for next-generation,...
NasdaqGM:SPWR
NasdaqGM:SPWRElectrical

SunPower (SPWR) Q3: Trailing Profitability Returns, But Another Quarterly EPS Loss Tests Bull Case

SunPower (SPWR) has just posted its Q3 2025 numbers, with revenue at about $70 million and basic EPS at roughly -$0.19, alongside net income from continuing operations of approximately -$15.8 million and a -$1.1 million hit from discontinued operations setting the tone for the quarter. The company has seen revenue move from about $4.5 million in Q2 2024 to $5.5 million in Q3 2024, then to $88.7 million in Q4 2024, before landing at $82.7 million in Q1 2025, $67.5 million in Q2 2025 and $70.0...
NYSE:LMT
NYSE:LMTAerospace & Defense

Is Lockheed’s US$1 Billion SDA Satellite Award Altering The Investment Case For Lockheed Martin (LMT)?

The Space Development Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract valued at more than US$1.00 billion to build 18 advanced missile-warning and tracking satellites for its Tranche 3 Tracking Layer constellation, expanding the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. This award lifts Lockheed Martin’s total SDA satellite count to 124 space vehicles, underlining its growing role in next-generation missile defense space infrastructure. We’ll now examine how this large SDA missile-tracking...
NYSE:CCO
NYSE:CCOMedia

Is New Washington Airports Advertising Deal Reshaping The Investment Case For Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO)?

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings recently secured a 10-year contract, starting in 2026 with a 5-year renewal option, to continue providing advertising services at Washington Reagan National and Washington Dulles International Airports, while reporting a larger-than-expected Q3 2025 loss per share but slightly ahead-of-forecast revenue. This long-term airport deal reinforces the company’s position in a premium, high-traffic advertising channel that could underpin more visible future revenue...
NYSE:BWXT
NYSE:BWXTAerospace & Defense

Kinectrics Acquisition and Commercial Nuclear Expansion Could Be A Game Changer For BWX Technologies (BWXT)

Recently, BWX Technologies reported continued double-digit earnings growth, a record backlog, upgraded guidance, and stronger Commercial Operations following its Kinectrics acquisition, all underpinned by resilient Navy propulsion and NNSA work. Beyond reinforcing its government-backed foundations, BWX’s push into commercial nuclear components, microreactors, advanced fuels, and medical isotopes is reshaping the company into a broader nuclear technology platform with multiple growth...
NYSE:MCD
NYSE:MCDHospitality

How McDonald’s Value Push and Tech Efficiency Drive Its Cash Engine Will Impact McDonald’s (MCD) Investors

In recent months, McDonald’s has combined stronger-than-expected quarterly results, expanding value-focused menus, rapid digital and AI adoption, and ongoing global restaurant openings to reinforce its position as one of the most profitable players in the restaurant industry. These developments highlight how McDonald’s asset-light, franchise-heavy and real estate-driven model, amplified by technology-led efficiency gains, is increasingly central to its long-term cash generation story. We’ll...
NYSE:SNOW
NYSE:SNOWIT

Does Snowflake’s Healthcare AI Data Cloud Push and Q3 Results Change The Bull Case For SNOW?

Earlier this month, TileDB announced TileDB Carrara as a Snowflake Connected App for Healthcare & Life Sciences, while Snowflake reported fiscal Q3 2026 results featuring 29% year-over-year revenue and product revenue growth alongside increased AI-related investment and more measured forward guidance. Together with new initiatives like the Open Semantic Interchange project and ExecAtlas integration, these developments highlight Snowflake’s push to embed its AI Data Cloud more deeply into...