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NasdaqCM:RKLB
NasdaqCM:RKLBAerospace & Defense

Rocket Lab Balances Record SDA Contract With Mars Program Setback

Rocket Lab (NasdaqCM:RKLB) has secured an $816 million multi year contract with the U.S. Space Development Agency to design and build missile defense satellites. The award is described as the largest contract in the company’s history and is expected to support a significant expansion of its satellite manufacturing activities. In contrast, the cancellation of NASA’s Mars Sample Return project has removed a potential avenue of future work that Rocket Lab had been targeting. For you as an...
NYSE:OKLO
NYSE:OKLOElectric Utilities

Assessing Oklo (OKLO) Valuation After DOE Project Win And Meta Nuclear Campus Partnership

Oklo (OKLO) is back in focus after securing a Department of Energy medical radioisotope pilot project and partnering with Meta on a planned 1.2 gigawatt nuclear campus for data centers in Ohio. See our latest analysis for Oklo. Despite the DOE project and Meta agreement turning heads, Oklo’s share price has been volatile, with a 90 day share price return of a 36.08% decline and a 7 day share price return of a 27.71% decline, while its 3 year total shareholder return is very large. This...
NYSE:DELL
NYSE:DELLTech

How Investors May Respond To Dell Technologies (DELL) Turning To Chinese DRAM Amid Global Memory Shortage

Dell Technologies recently moved to qualify DRAM products from Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies to address a global memory shortage that is pushing up component costs and threatening product launch timelines across the tech industry. This shift marks the first time Dell has considered sourcing memory from Chinese suppliers, highlighting how supply chain pressure is reshaping long-established procurement patterns in the hardware sector. Next, we will examine how tightening...
NYSE:SHW
NYSE:SHWChemicals

Is Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Pricing In Too Much Optimism After Its Recent Share Price Strength

With Sherwin-Williams trading at around US$368.91, this article explores whether the stock is priced for perfection or still offers some value, and walks through what the current share price might be telling you. The stock has returned 5.5% over the last 7 days, 11.1% over the last 30 days, 12.5% year to date, 2.1% over 1 year, 60.9% over 3 years, and 62.4% over 5 years. These figures provide important context for any view on value today. Recent coverage has focused on Sherwin-Williams as a...
NasdaqGS:CSCO
NasdaqGS:CSCOCommunications

Is Cisco Systems (CSCO) Fairly Priced After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains

If you are wondering whether Cisco Systems' current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question right now. Cisco's stock has recently closed at US$81.16, with returns of 2.8% over the last 7 days, 7.4% over 30 days, 6.7% year to date, 32.9% over 1 year, 88.2% over 3 years and 98.6% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent headlines around Cisco have focused on its role as a major...
NYSE:DOC
NYSE:DOCHealth Care REITs

Healthpeak Properties (DOC) Posts Steady FFO Challenging Bearish Cash Flow Narratives

Latest FY 2025 results set the stage Healthpeak Properties (DOC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$719.4 million, basic EPS of US$0.16, and Funds From Operations of US$328.6 million, giving investors a fresh read on both reported earnings and REIT cash generation. Over the past six quarters, revenue has ranged from US$694.3 million to US$719.4 million a quarter, while EPS has moved between a loss of US$0.17 and a profit of US$0.16. This highlights how accounting earnings can swing...
NYSE:URI
NYSE:URITrade Distributors

Is It Too Late To Consider United Rentals (URI) After Recent Share Price Pullback?

For readers considering whether United Rentals at around US$848 a share is still a solid deal or if the easy money has already been made, this article explains what the current price implies about value. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 6.1% decline over the last 7 days and a 4.4% decline over the last 30 days, while still showing a 15.9% return over 1 year, 90.6% over 3 years, and 216.3% over 5 years. Recent attention on United Rentals has focused on its role as a major equipment...
NYSE:AB
NYSE:ABCapital Markets

AllianceBernstein Expands Nature Risk Tools And Private Markets Financing

AllianceBernstein Holding (NYSE:AB) has rolled out a proprietary framework to evaluate biodiversity and water risks across its investment portfolios. The framework is designed to help investment teams and clients identify and manage nature related exposures at the portfolio level. The firm has also rebranded its NAV Lending team as AB PCI Fund & Manager Finance to reflect a broader set of non dilutive capital solutions in private markets. For investors tracking NYSE:AB, these moves come...
NYSEAM:UEC
NYSEAM:UECOil and Gas

Is It Too Late To Consider Uranium Energy (UEC) After A 129% One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether Uranium Energy's share price still reflects good value after a strong run, you are not alone. The stock has had a choppy stretch recently, with a 20.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 15.1% gain over 30 days, a 22.8% return year to date, and a 128.7% return over the past year. The 3 year return is very large and the 5 year return is more than 6x. Recent coverage has focused on Uranium Energy's position in the uranium sector and how investors are reacting to...
NasdaqGS:COST
NasdaqGS:COSTConsumer Retailing

Costco Lawsuit Tests Kirkland Trust And Costco Wholesale Investment Story

Costco Wholesale is facing a class action lawsuit alleging its Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken was falsely advertised as preservative free. The suit claims the product contains preservatives, raising concerns about product labeling and marketing accuracy. The case targets Costco’s Kirkland brand, a key part of its value proposition for members. For investors watching NasdaqGS:COST, this lawsuit comes at a time when the stock trades at $978.35, with returns of 2.7% over the past week...
NasdaqGM:MVIS
NasdaqGM:MVISElectronic

A Look At MicroVision (MVIS) Valuation As Interest Rises In Contract Wins For LiDAR And ADAS

Why MicroVision Is Back on Investor Radar Interest in MicroVision (MVIS) has picked up as traders focus on its push to move beyond research and development into real-world automotive contracts for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving. This renewed attention centers on whether MicroVision can turn its LiDAR and perception software portfolio into signed partnerships and production programs, a shift that would directly test the high-risk, high-reward narrative around the...
NasdaqGS:CSWC
NasdaqGS:CSWCCapital Markets

Capital Southwest JV Targets First Out Loans And Potential Value Upside

Capital Southwest (NasdaqGS:CSWC) has formed a joint venture with a private credit asset manager to target first out senior secured debt in the lower middle market. The partnership introduces an off balance sheet private fund structure that aims to widen Capital Southwest's deal access and funding options. The move is intended to expand the range of capital solutions available to clients and may influence future shareholder returns. At a current share price of $23.22, Capital Southwest...
NYSE:ATO
NYSE:ATOGas Utilities

Atmos Energy (ATO) Q1 EPS Strength Reinforces Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Atmos Energy (ATO) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of US$1.3b and EPS of US$2.48, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$4.9b and EPS of US$7.78 that frame the latest print within a steadily building earnings profile. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from US$1.2b in Q1 2025 to US$1.3b in Q1 2026, while quarterly EPS has shifted from US$2.25 to US$2.48, supported by trailing twelve month net income of about US$1.2b. This keeps the focus firmly on how durable current margin...
NYSE:WHR
NYSE:WHRConsumer Durables

Whirlpool’s TIME Honor And KBIS 2026 Launches Put Brand To Test

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) has been named to TIME's list of "America's Most Iconic Companies." It is the only home appliance company included on the list. Whirlpool is also previewing a broad lineup of new product features and technology to debut at KBIS 2026 across Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and JennAir. For investors, this recognition arrives after a mixed share price record. Whirlpool trades at $87.69, with the stock up 8.4% over the past week, 14.4% over the past month, and...
NYSE:CSR
NYSE:CSRResidential REITs

A Look At Centerspace (CSR) Valuation As Shares Trade Below One Intrinsic Value Estimate

Without a fresh headline event driving trading, Centerspace (CSR) still gives you some concrete numbers to work with, from recent share performance to reported revenue and net income trends. See our latest analysis for Centerspace. At a share price of US$64.00, Centerspace’s recent performance has been mixed, with a 6.67% 90 day share price return contrasting with a 4.43% year to date share price decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 7.93% reflects steadier longer term...
NasdaqGS:CALM
NasdaqGS:CALMFood

A Look At Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) Valuation After Q2 Results And Clean Egg Acquisition

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) has just combined a softer second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings update, as egg prices normalized from earlier highs, with the acquisition of Clean Egg LLC’s Texas production assets, which expands its specialty cage-free and free-range footprint. See our latest analysis for Cal-Maine Foods. The recent second quarter update and Clean Egg acquisition come after a mixed run for investors, with a 9.61% 1 month share price return and a 10.45% year to date share price return...
NYSE:ASA
NYSE:ASACapital Markets

Does ASA Gold and Precious Metals’ Insider Buying and Earnings Profile Clarify Its Capital Allocation Priorities (ASA)?

ASA Gold & Precious Metals Limited has released its full-year results for the period ended November 30, 2025, reporting revenue of US$3.98 million and net income of US$664.07 million, while major shareholder Saba Capital Management has continued to add to its position through recent open market purchases. The combination of strong net income figures and ongoing accumulation by Saba Capital Management and other insiders highlights how closely aligned large shareholders and internal...
NYSE:ORCL
NYSE:ORCLSoftware

Reassessing Oracle (ORCL) After The Recent Share Price Pullback

If you are wondering whether Oracle's share price still reflects solid value or if optimism has gone too far, starting with a clear look at what you are paying for each dollar of the business can help frame that question. Oracle's stock last closed at US$146.67, with returns of a 15.1% decline over 7 days, a 23.8% decline over 30 days, a 25.1% decline year to date, a 13.7% decline over 1 year, 75.4% over 3 years and 148.2% over 5 years, which gives a mixed picture of recent price moves and...
NYSE:LTC
NYSE:LTCHealth Care REITs

Assessing LTC Properties (LTC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

LTC Properties (LTC) has been drawing fresh attention after recent share price gains, with the stock up over the past week, month, and past 3 months as investors reassess this seniors housing focused REIT. See our latest analysis for LTC Properties. The recent share price gain to $36.68 builds on steady momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 4.8% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 13.05% indicating gradually improving sentiment toward LTC Properties. If LTC Properties has your...
NYSE:AZO
NYSE:AZOSpecialty Retail

AutoZone (AZO) Valuation Check After Strong Recent Share Price Performance

AutoZone stock moves after recent performance shift AutoZone (AZO) has caught investor attention after a recent share price move, with the stock up about 14% over the past month and modestly positive over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for AutoZone. That recent 13.8% 30 day share price return sits alongside a 12.6% year to date share price gain and a 5 year total shareholder return of 206.8%. This suggests that momentum has been supported over longer horizons, even with some...
NYSE:ESE
NYSE:ESEMachinery

A Look At ESCO Technologies (ESE) Valuation As Investors Focus On Its Next Earnings Release

Why ESCO Technologies' upcoming earnings are drawing fresh attention ESCO Technologies (ESE) is back in focus ahead of its earnings report this Thursday after the bell, with investors watching how expectations compare with its recent record of topping revenue and earnings forecasts. Last quarter, the engineered components and systems supplier reported revenue 15.1% above analyst estimates and 18.1% higher year on year, along with full year EPS guidance that was above consensus, which has...
NYSE:HD
NYSE:HDSpecialty Retail

A Look At Home Depot’s Valuation As Layoffs And New AI Tools Draw Investor Focus

Home Depot (HD) is back in focus after a busy stretch of company moves, from cutting 800 corporate jobs and calling staff back to the office to rolling out AI tools for pros and expanding higher margin product partnerships. See our latest analysis for Home Depot. Investors have responded to this mix of cost cuts, AI tools for pros and new product partnerships with a 12.53% 1 month share price return and an 11.97% year to date share price return. This comes even as the 1 year total shareholder...
NYSE:PAR
NYSE:PARSoftware

Assessing PAR Technology (PAR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback

PAR Technology stock performance snapshot PAR Technology (PAR) has drawn investor attention after a sharp pullback, with the share price at $23.57 and negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year, and 5 years. See our latest analysis for PAR Technology. At the current share price of $23.57, PAR Technology’s short term momentum has weakened, with a 7 day share price return of 17.44% and a 30 day share price return of 34.89%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:HMN
NYSE:HMNInsurance

Improved Combined Ratios And 9.5% Net Margin Challenge Horace Mann Educators Valuation Concerns

Horace Mann Educators (HMN) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$434.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.89, rounding out a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached about US$1.7 billion and EPS came in at roughly US$3.97. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$409 million in Q4 2024 to US$434.8 million in Q4 2025, with basic EPS over that span ranging between US$0.71 and US$1.42, highlighting how efficiently those premiums and fees are translating into profit. For...