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Principal Financial Group recently reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share that came in below analyst expectations, while management guided to full-year adjusted EPS growth of 9% to 12% and the stock has lagged the Dow in recent trading. At the same time, Principal was recognized for the fifteenth time as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, underscoring how its culture of integrity is increasingly viewed as a core business strength. We’ll now examine how...

Itron, Inc. recently extended its collaboration with Ausgrid, Australia’s largest electricity distributor on the east coast, to deploy its IntelliFLEX LV DERMS platform, and separately showcased AI-powered grid-edge intelligence with NVIDIA’s Jetson technology to enhance real-time monitoring, anomaly detection and grid reliability. Together, these moves highlight how Itron is positioning its grid management and distributed intelligence software as critical infrastructure for utilities facing...

Why this earnings and portfolio shift matters for Johnson Controls International (JCI) Johnson Controls International (JCI) beat quarterly EPS expectations and raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance, while selling its residential HVAC business to Bosch to concentrate on data center and service-focused solutions. See our latest analysis for Johnson Controls International. JCI shares now trade at US$133.25, with an 11.48% 90 day share price return and a 63.20% 1 year total shareholder return...

Recent performance snapshot for American International Group (AIG) American International Group (AIG) has drawn investor attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. This weaker run contrasts with the company’s longer multi year track record. Total returns over the past 3 and 5 years have been positive, prompting closer scrutiny of whether recent trading reflects...

On 16 March 2026, nCino, Inc. launched nCino Doc VOI powered by Argyle, an automated income verification feature within its Mortgage Solution that integrates with Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API to streamline document-based borrower income assessment. This enhancement targets a long-standing bottleneck in mortgage underwriting by replacing manual review of paystubs and W-2s with embedded, real-time automation directly accessible to existing nCino Mortgage customers. We’ll now explore how this...

If you are wondering whether KLA’s share price still reflects fair value after a strong run, this breakdown will help you separate story from numbers. KLA last closed at US$1,511.52, with returns of 7.2% over the past week, 2.8% over the last 30 days, 18.6% year to date and 112.6% over the past year, plus very large gains over three and five years of 299.6% and 432.0% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on KLA’s role in semiconductor equipment and its position within broader market...

Apple, NasdaqGS:AAPL, reports a 23% rise in China smartphone sales in early 2026. The company outperforms a declining China handset market during the same period. Performance is supported by supply chain resilience and access to government subsidies. Pricing stability and e commerce discounts help Apple reach more cost conscious buyers. Apple remains heavily tied to China for both demand and manufacturing, so a 23% sales uplift in a weaker smartphone market gives investors a fresh data...

C.H. Robinson Worldwide recently expanded its in-house Lean AI operating system, revealing it now draws on over 100 trillion proprietary logistics data points from decades of global operations across 37 million shipments a year. By orchestrating hundreds of AI agents through its Always-on Logistics Planner™ to automate tasks like orders, appointments and routing, the company reports materially faster execution and more reliable pickups, highlighting how deeply embedded AI has become in its...

ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) has completed its acquisition of WGNSTAR, a provider of services to semiconductor facilities. The deal expands ABM's footprint in semiconductor fabrication plants and related industrial sites tied to US chip and industrial supply chains. The acquisition will influence ABM's exposure to chip production facilities and data center related demand over time. ABM Industries is known for facility services across commercial, industrial and technology end markets. WGNSTAR...

Recent interest in ASP Isotopes (ASPI) has been driven by a U.S. District Court decision that allowed parts of a securities fraud class action to proceed, putting the company’s uranium enrichment claims under closer scrutiny. See our latest analysis for ASP Isotopes. The share price reaction around the court decision has come after a weak shorter term patch, with a 7 day share price return of 25.3% decline and a 90 day share price return of 28.1% decline. This is set against a 3 year total...

Earlier this month, American Airlines Group and its main operating subsidiary amended several large credit facilities, extending revolving credit and letter-of-credit maturities to March 5, 2031 while adding billions of dollars in incremental commitments and replacing prior facilities. This refinancing package gives American Airlines access to substantial committed liquidity for longer, which may matter as it contends with higher fuel costs, operational pressures, and a complex demand...

Investors may be wondering whether Verizon Communications at around US$49.48 is offering good value today, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock has had mixed short term moves, with a 2.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.1% return over 30 days, and gains of 22.1% year to date and 20.8% over the past year. Recent headlines have focused on Verizon Communications as a major US telecom operator, including ongoing commentary about its role in nationwide 5G deployment and...

Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) is back in focus after its Embedded World 2026 showcase, where it introduced new connectivity, isolation, timing, and power technologies aimed at AI-enabled embedded systems across multiple end markets. See our latest analysis for Skyworks Solutions. Despite the Embedded World 2026 announcements, recent share price momentum has been soft. The 30 day share price return is 12.93% and the 1 year total shareholder return is 17.41%, which points to fading sentiment after...

Why FMC’s governance reforms matter for shareholders FMC (FMC) has drawn fresh attention after proposing governance changes ahead of its April 28, 2026 annual meeting, including removing supermajority voting and giving investors holding 25% the ability to call special meetings. For current and potential shareholders, these proposals focus attention on how much influence investors have over board decisions, future corporate actions, and the company’s overall approach to accountability and...

In 2025, Amneal Pharmaceuticals reported past annual results showing revenue of US$3.02 billion, operating income of US$421 million, and net leverage of 3.5x, alongside issuing mixed 2026 guidance with modest revenue growth but faster adjusted EBITDA and EPS growth expectations. A key insight is that the company’s outlook emphasizes higher-margin growth supported by biosimilars and new product launches, even as overall revenue guidance remains relatively restrained. We’ll now examine how...

Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) has completed its $13b acquisition of Interpublic Group. The company plans a major restructuring that includes 4,000 job cuts. Omnicom will consolidate several agency brands as part of its post deal integration. For investors tracking NYSE:OMC, this deal creates one of the largest combined marketing services groups, with a share price of $75.84 as of the last close. The stock is up 11.6% over the past 30 days, while the 5 year return stands at 18.5%. The integration...

Wondering whether Zillow Group at around US$44.89 is pricing in too much hope or not enough, this article focuses squarely on what the current share price implies about value. The stock has moved 10.0% over the past 7 days and 2.0% over the past 30 days. Yet year to date the return sits at a 31.6% decline, with a 35.2% decline over 1 year and a 65.8% decline over 5 years. Investors have been reacting to ongoing headlines around the US housing market, changing mortgage affordability and the...

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) plans to invest up to $1.25b in Rivian Automotive to deploy fully autonomous electric robotaxis. The partnership is exclusive for this vehicle program, with up to 50,000 Rivian R2 robotaxis targeted to operate on Uber's platform by 2031. Initial deployment is planned for 2028, with a rollout across 25 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The deal marks Uber's return to owning and operating a large autonomous fleet after several years focused on an asset light...

In March 2026, Lantronix Inc. and Unusual Machines, Inc. announced a collaboration to co-develop next-generation autonomous drone components that combine Lantronix’s edge AI compute with Unusual Machines’ mission-critical flight control systems, aimed at U.S. defense, public safety, and commercial use cases under the US$1.10 billion Drone Dominance Program. The partnership’s modular, upgradeable architecture and focus on trusted domestic supply chains could make Unusual Machines a more...

TIC Solutions, Inc. has recently reported a fourth-quarter 2025 net loss of US$47.2 million and a full-year 2025 net loss of US$87.12 million, while also announcing a new CEO, Benjamin Heraud, a US$200 million share repurchase program, and fresh shelf registrations including an ESOP-related offering. The combination of deeper employee ownership via the ESOP-related share registration and a sizeable buyback plan highlights management’s commitment to capital returns and workforce alignment...

Muddy Waters has launched a short-seller attack on SoFi Technologies (NasdaqGS:SOFI), accusing the company of serious accounting abuses and hidden risks. SoFi has strongly denied the allegations, signaling plans for legal action against Muddy Waters. CEO Anthony Noto has made significant open market purchases of SOFI stock, signaling insider confidence during the dispute. The clash has become a focal point for questions about SoFi’s accounting practices, disclosure quality, and...

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) has announced an agreement to acquire Exact Sciences, expanding its presence in cancer diagnostics. The deal is aimed at strengthening Abbott’s diagnostics portfolio and integrating Exact Sciences’ cancer testing capabilities. This transaction is expected to reshape Abbott’s diagnostics offering and may be material for the company’s long term business mix. Abbott shares most recently closed at $107.19, with the stock showing a 17.2% return over 3 years and a...

Viavi Solutions (NasdaqGS:VIAV) introduced Observer Threat Forensics, a cybersecurity and network analysis tool focused on NetSecOps convergence. The company plans to showcase Observer Threat Forensics at the RSA Conference, highlighting unified security and network visibility capabilities. For investors tracking Viavi Solutions, the move into threat forensics adds a new angle to a business already known for network test, monitoring, and visibility tools. Observer Threat Forensics shifts...

MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) runs an electronic bond trading platform, giving institutional investors and dealers access to liquidity across corporate and government fixed income markets. The company reports annual revenue of about US$846.3m and net income of US$246.6m. See our latest analysis for MarketAxess Holdings. The share price has softened recently, with a 7 day share price return of 3.76% and a 1 month share price return of 1.74%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 18.5%...