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In January 2026, Target Corporation announced that former NIKE chief innovation officer John Hoke and former HanesBrands CEO Steve Bratspies will join its board, coinciding with the upcoming handover to new CEO Michael Fiddelke amid recent operational and sales pressures. The appointments place deep design, merchandising and big-box retail experience directly onto Target’s key governance, compensation, audit and finance committees, potentially influencing how the company reshapes its product...

Why CarMax Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Today CarMax (KMX) is drawing fresh attention after a period of mixed share performance, with a decline over the past year but gains in the month and past 3 months prompting closer inspection. For investors tracking used car retail and auto finance, this recent swing in returns is encouraging some to revisit the company’s current valuation, recent financial metrics, and how its business model is holding up in a changing used vehicle market. See our...

Southern Company was recently ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on FORTUNE’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list, reflecting recognition for financial soundness, perceived long-term investment value and community commitment. The company’s plan to invest more than US$80.00 billion through 2030, while maintaining a 78-year record of stable or rising dividends, highlights the scale of its capital ambitions alongside a longstanding focus on consistent shareholder...

Lam Research (NasdaqGS:LRCX) is drawing fresh attention as AI driven demand for advanced chips reshapes the semiconductor equipment market. The company is integrating AI capabilities into its manufacturing tools while focusing on High Bandwidth Memory and Gate All Around technologies. Recent U.S. policy support, including the CHIPS Act, is adding momentum to interest around Lam Research's role in next generation chip production. Lam Research sits at a critical junction of chip production,...

If you are wondering whether Bitmine Immersion Technologies is still good value after its recent run, this article walks through what the current price might be implying about the company. The stock has moved sharply over time, with a 348.5% return over the past year. The year to date return sits at a 10.9% decline and the 7 day return at a 10.8% decline, so recent trading has been much weaker than the longer term picture. Recent news coverage has focused on Bitmine Immersion Technologies as...

Baker Hughes (BKR) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$7.4b and basic EPS of US$0.89, alongside net income of US$876m, setting a clear marker for how the year finished. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$7.0b in Q3 2025 and US$6.9b in Q2 2025, rising to US$7.4b in Q4 2025. Basic EPS moved from US$0.41 in Q1 to US$0.62 in Q3 and US$0.89 in Q4, giving investors a more detailed view of how profitability contributed to the current trailing year margins profile. See our full...

In recent updates, Waste Management highlighted record landfill EBITDA margins of 38.4% in Q3 2025, a network of over 250 landfills, and management’s expectation of free cash flow approaching US$3.80 billion in 2026 as sustainability and fleet investments slow. The company also approved a 14.5% dividend increase and a new US$3.00 billion share repurchase program, underscoring how its oligopolistic landfill position and growing renewable energy operations are being translated into sizable...

Recently released five year phase 2b data on Moderna (MRNA) and Merck’s personalized melanoma vaccine with Keytruda showed a 49% reduction in recurrence or death, sparking fresh interest in Moderna’s push into oncology. See our latest analysis for Moderna. The melanoma vaccine update arrives after a sharp rebound in Moderna’s share price, with a 90 day share price return of 89.31% and a 1 month share price return of 53.81%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of negative 73.47% and 5...

If you are wondering whether Bloom Energy's share price still lines up with its fundamentals after a strong run, this article walks through the numbers in a clear and practical way. The stock has had a mixed short term path, with a 6.6% decline over the last 7 days, a 54.8% gain over 30 days and a 41.5% return year to date, on top of a very large 1 year return and a 3 year gain of 477.4% and 5 year gain of 274.8%. These moves sit against a backdrop of recurring interest in fuel cell and...

If you are wondering whether Microsoft is still fairly priced after its long run, or if there is value left on the table, it helps to start by looking at what recent returns and current valuation are actually telling you. The stock last closed at US$470.28, with returns of 2.3% over 7 days, a 3.6% decline over 30 days, a 0.6% decline year to date, 9.0% over 1 year, 98.4% over 3 years, and 104.5% over 5 years. Taken together, these figures set the backdrop for any discussion about upside or...

Bank of Hawaii (BOH) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$187.1 million and basic EPS of US$1.54, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of US$705.1 million and EPS of US$4.67 that marked a 34.6% improvement in earnings versus the prior year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$159.5 million in Q4 2024 to US$187.1 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS went from US$0.86 to US$1.54. This sets up this earnings season around how durable those...

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is pursuing the acquisition of Exact Sciences to expand its presence in cancer diagnostics. The move comes alongside a targeted turnaround plan for Abbott's Nutrition segment after a recent revenue shortfall. Management is focusing on pricing actions and new product launches in Nutrition, with an internal goal of segment recovery in the second half of 2026. Abbott Laboratories, trading at $108.77, is shifting focus toward higher value cancer diagnostics while...

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has filed with the SEC for an iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF that would be actively managed and focused on generating income from Bitcoin exposure. Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief bond investment manager, has emerged as a leading contender to become the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. These developments highlight BlackRock’s expanding role in both digital assets and potential US monetary policy leadership. For you as an investor, the filing for an iShares...

Earlier in January, Apple unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a US$12.99‑per‑month (US$129‑per‑year) subscription suite of pro‑grade creative apps spanning video, music, imaging, and visual productivity across Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with discounted pricing for students and educators. By bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro and enhanced iWork and Freeform features into a single subscription, Apple is deepening its services ecosystem and reinforcing the role of its hardware as a...

Earlier in January 2026, GE Vernova announced that Mavi Zingoni resigned as Chief Executive Officer of its Power Segment, with Eric Gray appointed to the role while continuing as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gas Power. This leadership reshuffle comes shortly after GE Vernova highlighted policy tailwinds, AI-driven electricity demand, and a large projected backlog alongside higher dividends and an expanded buyback program, underscoring how management is aligning its organization...

In January 2026, Teledyne Technologies reported full-year 2025 results with sales of US$6,115.40 million and net income of US$894.80 million, issued 2026 earnings guidance, completed a US$400 million buyback, and announced the upcoming retirement of director Kenneth C. Dahlberg at the April 2026 annual meeting. Alongside record orders and growth in defense and digital imaging, Teledyne’s space imaging business saw its Speedster HyViSI sensors deployed on NASA’s BlackCAT CubeSat mission,...

GDS Holdings (GDS) has called an Extraordinary General Meeting for February 24, 2026, asking shareholders to approve amendments that would increase Chairman and CEO William Wei Huang’s voting power on specific governance matters. See our latest analysis for GDS Holdings. The governance proposal comes after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 20.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 100.52%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 60.33% is still...

Roku (ROKU) is back in focus after The Roku Channel expanded onto Amazon Fire TV, giving Fire TV users free access to its ad-supported content while FAST viewing on the service climbed rapidly. See our latest analysis for Roku. These distribution moves around The Roku Channel come as Roku’s share price sits at US$107, with a 7-day share price return of 3.22% and a 90-day share price return of 8.07%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 33.40% contrasts with a 5-year total shareholder return...

Berkshire Hathaway has taken regulatory steps that would allow it to sell its entire stake in Kraft Heinz. The move comes as Kraft Heinz plans to split into two independent public companies focused on global sauces and North American grocery products. The potential exit by Warren Buffett’s firm marks a significant ownership shift for NasdaqGS:KHC. Kraft Heinz, trading at $23.58 per share, has faced a challenging stretch, with the stock down 17.2% over the past year and 32.2% over three...

If you are looking at Stride and wondering whether the recent price makes sense, you are in the right place to size up what the current market is implying about value. Stride’s share price closed at US$71.60, with returns of 2.7% over 7 days, 8.1% over 30 days, 10.8% year to date, a 39.8% decline over 1 year, 71.9% over 3 years and 163.6% over 5 years. These figures can shape how investors think about its potential and risk. Recent coverage of Stride has focused on its role as an online...

Kimberly-Clark, ticker NasdaqGS:KMB, is moving toward a shareholder vote on its proposed $40b acquisition of Kenvue. Proxy advisory firm ISS has urged investors to support the deal, calling it a key step for the company. The transaction is framed as a way to reshape Kimberly-Clark's financial profile and build a broader global consumer health platform. Kimberly-Clark, trading at $101.14, is approaching this vote after a mixed share price record, with a 1.8% gain over the past week, a 19.9%...

Recent commentary on Perrigo (PRGO) has focused on its dividend policy, with the company reportedly paying out more in dividends than it earns, which is raising fresh questions about payout sustainability. See our latest analysis for Perrigo. Perrigo shares trade at US$14.40 after a 4.2% 1 month share price return. However, a 33.3% 3 month share price decline and a 39.5% 1 year total shareholder return loss suggest momentum has been weak despite its consumer health footprint. If concerns...

Oracle has taken a pivotal role in the completed TikTok U.S. joint venture, becoming a key shareholder in the new American controlled entity. The company is responsible for safeguarding TikTok's U.S. user data and providing core cloud infrastructure to support ongoing U.S. operations. This agreement formalizes Oracle's entry into a high profile consumer digital platform while aligning with U.S. national security requirements. For investors watching NYSE:ORCL, this move adds a new angle to a...

C.H. Robinson recently launched AI agents to tackle the long-standing issue of missed less-than-truckload pickups, automating most checks and sharply cutting unnecessary return trips across carrier networks. By freeing up hundreds of hours of manual work each day, the technology meaningfully reshapes how shippers gain early visibility into freight movements. We will now examine how this AI-driven efficiency push in less-than-truckload operations could influence C.H. Robinson’s broader...