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In recent days, Cheniere Energy has seen short interest fall markedly while multiple research firms have upgraded their views on the liquefied natural gas exporter, citing supportive demand and project progress. This combination of easing bearish positioning and more favorable analyst commentary signals a meaningful shift in how market participants assess the company’s risk-reward profile. Next, we’ll examine how the sharp reduction in short interest influences Cheniere Energy’s investment...

Earlier this week, Guardant Health received FDA approval for its Guardant360 CDx liquid biopsy as a companion diagnostic to identify BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer patients eligible for treatment with BRAFTOVI (encorafenib) plus cetuximab and chemotherapy. This marks the test’s first approval in colorectal cancer and its 25th companion diagnostic indication overall, underscoring the expanding role of non-invasive genomic profiling in tailoring treatment when tissue samples...

What Novo Nordisk’s recent performance data tells you Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) has posted mixed return figures, with the share price roughly flat over the past week and slightly higher over the past day, while showing stronger gains over the past month and past 3 months. At the same time, longer term data is uneven, with a negative 1 year total return and a modest negative 3 year total return, set against a very large 5 year total return that points to a materially different outcome for...

United Bancshares (UBOH) has rounded out FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$12.6 million and basic EPS of US$1.04, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$47.0 million and EPS of US$4.04 that cap a year of stronger profitability. The company has seen total revenue move from US$41.8 million and EPS of US$3.06 on a trailing basis at the end of 2024 to US$47.0 million and US$4.04 respectively, setting up this latest report as a key reference point for how investors judge the...

SLM (SLM) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$472.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.14, while trailing 12 month EPS sat at US$3.52 on revenue of about US$1.7 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$281.8 million and EPS of US$0.51 in Q4 FY 2024 to US$472.9 million and EPS of US$1.14 in Q4 FY 2025, alongside trailing 12 month EPS shifting between US$2.73 and US$3.52 over the same window. For investors, the combination of higher trailing margins and these headline...

nLIGHT (NasdaqGS:LASR) has appointed a defense technology veteran to its board of directors. The move is intended to deepen the company’s engagement with aerospace and defense customers. This development is separate from earnings guidance, analyst calls, or broader market moves. For investors watching nLIGHT at a share price of $43.93, the new board member arrives as the company is coming off a period of strong stock performance, including a 270.7% return over the past year and 258.3% over...

Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX) shares are in focus after new clinical data showed its VMAT2 inhibitor INGREZZA achieved higher target occupancy and greater potency than AUSTEDO XR at therapeutic doses in hyperkinetic movement disorders. See our latest analysis for Neurocrine Biosciences. At a share price of US$136.18, Neurocrine Biosciences has seen a 7.32% 30 day share price decline and a 3.14% year to date share price pullback. Its 3 year total shareholder return of 25.80% contrasts with a 1...

Terrestrial Energy (IMSR) has drawn fresh attention after securing an Other Transaction Authority agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for Project TEFLA, a pilot facility focused on its proprietary IMSR Fuel Salt production. See our latest analysis for Terrestrial Energy. The OTA news comes after a sharp 76.14% 30 day share price return and an 89.89% year to date share price return to US$12.40, although the 90 day share price return of 38.92% and 1 year total shareholder return of...

SouthState Bank (SSB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$680.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.48, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at about US$2.6 billion and EPS at US$7.90. Over the past year, the bank has seen revenue move from US$1.70 billion on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to roughly US$2.6 billion by Q4 2025, with trailing EPS rising from US$7.01 to US$7.90 across the same period. This provides a backdrop for investors to weigh that earnings profile...

Old Republic International (ORI) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2.4b, basic EPS of US$0.84 and net income of US$206.3m. The trailing twelve months show revenue of US$9.1b and EPS of US$3.82. Over the past year, revenue has moved from US$8.2b in the trailing period to Q4 2024 to US$9.1b in the latest trailing period, with EPS over those same trailing windows shifting from US$3.30 to US$3.82. For investors, the headline story is that Old Republic paired this top line and...

Business First Bancshares (BFST) has reported a clean set of numbers for FY 2025, with fourth quarter revenue at US$80.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.71. Trailing twelve month revenue reached US$313.4 million and EPS came in at US$2.78, alongside EPS growth of 38.1% over the past year and a five year compound of 12.2% a year. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$70.9 million in Q4 2024 to US$79.2 million in Q2 2025 and US$80.0 million in Q4 2025. Quarterly...

In recent months, Alarm.com Holdings reported weak billings growth and signaled only modest revenue expansion, raising questions about customer acquisition momentum and demand trends. Although the company has improved operating margins and profitability, these gains have not fully eased concerns about the resilience of its growth profile. With recent returns under pressure, we’ll explore how Alarm.com’s sluggish billings growth shapes its investment narrative and future prospects. This...

Parke Bancorp (PKBK) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$22.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.95, capped by trailing twelve month revenue of US$77.4 million and EPS of US$3.20. Over recent periods the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$16.6 million in Q4 2024 to US$22.2 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.62 to US$0.95. This sets up a story where stronger recent profitability sits against a longer history of earnings pressure. See...

If you are wondering whether CVR Energy at around US$24.54 is offering good value or asking too much, you are exactly who this breakdown is for. The stock has returned 5.3% over the last 7 days, while the 1 year return sits at 18.6%, alongside a 6.9% decline over 30 days and a 2.6% decline year to date. These shifts can change how investors think about both growth potential and risk. Recent coverage of CVR Energy has focused on its role in the energy sector and how investor expectations are...

In mid-January 2026, Intuit opened a new AI-enabled TurboTax flagship store in New York City’s SoHo and completed a nationwide rollout of nearly 600 Expert Office locations and 20 TurboTax Stores, while also securing a new US$2.20 billion revolving credit facility and announcing a technology partnership with BDO Canada. Together, these moves show Intuit pushing deeper into AI-assisted tax and bookkeeping services, blending physical locations, partner ecosystems, and expanded financing...

Why Truist Financial is on investors’ radar today Truist Financial (TFC) is back in focus after recent trading left the share price around $49.57, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with its broader return profile. See our latest analysis for Truist Financial. Recent trading has been slightly weaker in the short term, with a 1-day share price return of 1.45% decline and a 30-day share price return of 2.31% decline. However, the 90-day share price return of...

Dollar Tree appointed Daniel Delrosario as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer. Delrosario brings extensive experience in investor relations and treasury roles across major retail and investment organizations. The new role combines responsibility for capital markets engagement and internal financial management. For investors watching Dollar Tree, NasdaqGS:DLTR, this finance leadership change comes with the stock at $128.92. The shares have returned 77.9% over the past...

If you are wondering whether DoorDash shares still offer value after a big run in recent years, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$207.23, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, a 10.7% decline over 30 days, a 5.7% decline year to date, and a 13.0% gain over 1 year, while the 3 year return is very large. Recent headlines have focused on DoorDash expanding its logistics footprint, partnering with more retailers, and refining its subscription offering. This helps explain why investors...

In January 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of US$125.57 million, up from US$122.07 million a year earlier, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$1.49 from US$1.40. Alongside steady full-year profit growth to US$486.07 million, the bank accelerated capital returns through completing a large share repurchase, securing new buyback authorization, and emphasizing margin benefits from a recent bond portfolio...

Earlier this week, CareTrust REIT received a series of upbeat analyst actions, including an upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and new coverage from Citizens with a Market Outperform rating, reflecting improving earnings estimates and a favorable outlook. What stands out is the broad consistency of broker opinions, with multiple firms reaffirming positive views that collectively signal strengthening confidence in CareTrust REIT’s business trajectory. With these analyst upgrades highlighting...

UnitedHealth Group, the largest U.S. health insurer, has moved to rebate profits from its Affordable Care Act plans and prepare detailed 2025 results and 2026 guidance after a difficult year marked by higher costs, regulatory scrutiny, and leadership turmoil. By voluntarily forgoing ACA exchange profits while resetting Medicare Advantage benefits and margins, the company is signaling a willingness to trade short-term earnings for improved political standing and a clearer path to long-term...

Envista Holdings stock: what recent performance signals for investors Envista Holdings (NVST) shares recently closed at $23.84, with the move catching investor attention after a mix of short term pullbacks and gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Envista Holdings. That recent 1 day share price decline of 2.34% comes after a 30 day share price return of 8.36% and a 90 day share price return of 17.09%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 37.82% and 5...

In recent weeks, Best Buy has reported stronger holiday demand in categories like computing, gaming, and mobile phones, alongside growth in its online marketplace and digital sales. This combination of improving sales trends and an expanding e-commerce platform underscores how Best Buy is leaning on services and omnichannel strengths to remain relevant against online competitors. We’ll now examine how this improved holiday momentum in computing and gaming shapes Best Buy’s broader...

U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH) is seeing rising competition that is weighing on profitability and returns on capital. Recent analysis points to shrinking returns on capital and higher capital intensity across its clinic network. These trends suggest the company is needing to commit more capital to sustain its position in the outpatient physical therapy market. For investors tracking NYSE:USPH, the share price sits at $85.7, with the stock up 6.8% over the past 30 days and 8.6% year to...