NasdaqCM:SKYT
NasdaqCM:SKYTSemiconductor

Why SkyWater Technology (SKYT) Is Up 17.3% After Crushing Quarterly Revenue And EPS Estimates - And What's Next

Recently, SkyWater Technology reported quarterly revenue of US$150.74 million, a year-over-year increase of 60.7%, with earnings per share rising to US$0.24 from US$0.08, exceeding analyst expectations. This combination of rapid revenue expansion and consistent earnings outperformance points to strengthening business momentum that is drawing increased investor attention. Next, we’ll examine how SkyWater’s stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue growth may influence its investment...
NasdaqGS:LAMR
NasdaqGS:LAMRSpecialized REITs

Will Strong Q3, Higher Payouts and Election Ad Hopes Change Lamar Advertising's (LAMR) Narrative

In Q4 2025, Heartland Advisors highlighted Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR) as a top contributor after a solid Q3 report, favorable outlook, and increased capital returns through share buybacks and a higher dividend. Investor attention has also focused on the potential for higher political advertising during the 2026 mid-term election cycle to support Lamar’s profits and cash flow. Next, we’ll explore how management’s use of share buybacks and a higher dividend may influence Lamar’s...
NasdaqGS:FULT
NasdaqGS:FULTBanks

How Higher Expected Quarterly Earnings Shape Fulton Financial's (FULT) Fulton First Transformation Narrative

In advance of its upcoming quarterly report, Fulton Financial is now expected by Wall Street analysts to post earnings of $0.52 per share and revenue of $335 million, both higher than the same period a year ago. These projections, which also include slight shifts in efficiency ratio and net interest margin, are shaping investor expectations around how effectively Fulton is managing costs and its core banking profitability. We’ll now explore how the expectation of higher quarterly earnings...
NasdaqGS:MAR
NasdaqGS:MARHospitality

Assessing Whether Marriott (MAR) Shares Look Overvalued After Recent Price Momentum

Recent share performance at a glance Marriott International (MAR) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 1 day return of about 1.9% and a small decline over the past week. However, the stock is higher over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Marriott International. At a share price of $325.79, Marriott’s recent 1 day and 90 day share price returns of 1.9% and 24.9% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.7% and a 5 year total shareholder...
NYSE:ONTO
NYSE:ONTOSemiconductor

A Look At Onto Innovation (ONTO) Valuation As Analyst Upgrades Follow Stronger AI And Semiconductor Spending Signals

Onto Innovation (ONTO) is back in focus after several brokers lifted their views, tying the story to stronger signals from major chipmakers, higher expected semiconductor capital spending, and AI related demand across wafer fab equipment. See our latest analysis for Onto Innovation. The recent 41.23% 1 month share price return and 62.56% 3 month share price return suggest momentum has picked up. At the same time, the 3 year total shareholder return of 194.51% and 5 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:NTCT
NasdaqGS:NTCTCommunications

NetScout Systems (NTCT) Valuation Check After Frost And Sullivan 2025 Global Company Of The Year Award

NetScout Systems (NTCT) stock is in focus after the company received Frost & Sullivan's 2025 Global Company of the Year recognition in network monitoring, spotlighting its role in real-time visibility, performance assurance, and network intelligence. See our latest analysis for NetScout Systems. The Frost & Sullivan recognition lands at a time when the share price is US$27.95, with recent momentum reflected in a 1-day share price return of 1.67% and a 90-day share price return of 8.29%. While...
NasdaqGS:CSCO
NasdaqGS:CSCOCommunications

Cisco’s US$2 Billion Axonius Deal And AI Push Might Change The Case For Investing In Cisco Systems (CSCO)

Cisco Systems has recently been reported to be in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Axonius for about US$2.00 billion, while also expanding its AI infrastructure initiatives and preparing for its second annual AI Summit featuring major industry leaders. These developments highlight Cisco’s push to reposition itself from a legacy networking supplier into a central provider of AI-ready infrastructure, security, and recurring software services. Next, we’ll examine how...
NasdaqGS:ZBRA
NasdaqGS:ZBRAElectronic

Is Zebra (ZBRA) Quietly Turning Hardware Partnerships Into a Stickier Software Ecosystem Advantage?

In recent days, Datex announced it successfully completed Zebra Technologies’ Enterprise Testing Program for its Footprint WMS, confirming reliable performance and interoperability with Zebra’s mobile computers for complex, regulated warehouse operations. This certification, alongside Zebra’s broader AI-powered retail and supply chain solutions, highlights how tightly integrated partner software can deepen the usefulness of Zebra’s hardware platform across real-time, data-intensive...
NYSE:RMD
NYSE:RMDMedical Equipment

Earnings Beat and Cash Flow Strength Could Be A Game Changer For ResMed (RMD)

In its most recent quarter, ResMed reported past revenues of US$1.34 billion, up 9.1% year on year, with earnings per share exceeding analyst expectations while revenue aligned with forecasts. The results highlighted ongoing revenue growth, rising profitability, and stronger free cash flow, reinforcing the company’s progress in cloud-connected respiratory care and home-based sleep solutions. Next, we’ll examine how this earnings beat on profitability, alongside steady revenue expansion,...
NasdaqGS:STEP
NasdaqGS:STEPCapital Markets

Assessing StepStone Group’s Valuation As New Leadership And Madrid Expansion Lift Investor Confidence

Why StepStone Group (STEP) is back in focus Investor attention on StepStone Group (STEP) has picked up after new leadership appointments and the opening of a Madrid office. These moves expand its European footprint while the business is still operating at a loss. See our latest analysis for StepStone Group. The recent leadership changes and Madrid office opening come as StepStone Group's share price has gathered momentum, with a 19.33% 1 month share price return and 23.09% 3 month share price...
NYSE:RITM
NYSE:RITMMortgage REITs

A Look At Rithm Capital’s (RITM) Valuation As New Series F Preferred Stock Offering Reframes Its Capital Mix

Rithm Capital (RITM) is drawing investor attention after completing a US$250m underwritten public offering of 8.750% Series F Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, a move that reshapes its capital mix and funding options. See our latest analysis for Rithm Capital. Against this preferred stock issuance, Rithm Capital's share price sits at US$11.35, with a 90 day share price return of 4.8% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.23%. This suggests momentum that has been...
NYSE:HXL
NYSE:HXLAerospace & Defense

Hexcel (HXL) Valuation Check After Strong Three Month Share Price Rally

Hexcel’s recent share performance and business profile Hexcel (HXL) has drawn attention after a period of strong recent returns, with the stock up about 17% over the past month and roughly 36% in the past 3 months. The company develops carbon fibers, structural reinforcements, honeycomb structures, resins, and composite parts used in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and various industrial applications. See our latest analysis for Hexcel. Hexcel’s share price momentum has been...
NasdaqGS:NWPX
NasdaqGS:NWPXConstruction

Does NWPX (NWPX)ʼs First Curved RBJ Pipeline Win Hint at a Durable Trenchless Moat?

In January 2026, NWPX Infrastructure announced the first commercial use of its patent-pending Permalok Radial Bending Joint (RBJ) technology, supplying 5,764 linear feet of curved steel casing pipe for Tampa Bay Water’s South Hillsborough Pipeline microtunneling project, which includes 18 underground crossings. This curved RBJ system enables pipeline routes to bend around existing utilities and structures, potentially lowering construction disruption through fewer shafts, smaller sites, and...
NYSE:MDT
NYSE:MDTMedical Equipment

How Medtronic’s (MDT) New BCI Partnership and MiniMed Go Clearance Has Changed Its Investment Story

In early January 2026, Precision Neuroscience announced a partnership with Medtronic to integrate its Layer 7 brain-computer interface with Medtronic’s StealthStation system, while Medtronic also received FDA 510(k) clearance for its MiniMed Go Smart MDI diabetes platform connecting InPen and Abbott’s Instinct sensor via a single app. Together, these moves highlight Medtronic’s push to pair advanced data-rich neurosurgery tools with connected diabetes care, reinforcing its focus on...
NasdaqGS:PPC
NasdaqGS:PPCFood

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Is Up 8.2% After Analyst Upgrade And 2026 Top-Pick Recognition – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In recent days, Pilgrim's Pride drew fresh attention after Grupo Santander upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and it was highlighted among leading food stocks for 2026. This recognition comes despite earlier commentary pointing to modest historical revenue growth and expectations for flat sales over the next year, underscoring how analyst opinions can still influence sentiment. We’ll now examine how this upgrade and Pilgrim's Pride’s inclusion among top food picks may reshape the...
NasdaqGM:AAOI
NasdaqGM:AAOICommunications

Assessing Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Valuation After A Strong Multi‑Period Share Price Run

What recent price moves might be telling you Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has caught investor attention after a recent stretch of strong share price moves, including a 36.3% gain over the past month and 15.9% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Applied Optoelectronics. The recent 1-day share price return of 7.34% and 30-day share price return of 36.33% sit against a year-to-date share price decline of 6.57%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 19.24% and very large...
NYSE:RLI
NYSE:RLIInsurance

What RLI (RLI)'s Elevation to Nepsis' Second-Largest Holding Means For Shareholders

In a recent SEC filing dated January 14, 2026, Nepsis Inc. disclosed purchasing 89,969 additional shares of RLI, lifting the insurer to the position of the fund's second-largest holding and accounting for 5.72% of its reportable assets under management. This concentrated move by Nepsis underscores a high-conviction stance on RLI at a time when the insurance sector has faced recent challenges and the stock has lagged over the past year. With Nepsis now committing a larger share of its assets...
NYSE:ZTS
NYSE:ZTSPharmaceuticals

Should Fundsmith’s Support and Librela Safety Reassessment Require Action From Zoetis (ZTS) Investors?

In 2025, Fundsmith Equity Fund began building a position in Zoetis Inc., describing it as a leading veterinary pharmaceutical company with limited generic competition and highlighting its role in the expanding pet healthcare market. Despite earlier concerns about side effects linked to Zoetis’s osteoarthritis drug Librela, continued support from veterinary professionals has helped ease product safety worries for investors. Next, we’ll examine how Fundsmith’s backing and ongoing veterinary...
NasdaqGS:ALHC
NasdaqGS:ALHCHealthcare

Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) Is Up 7.4% After 31% Medicare Membership Growth And Reaffirmed Outlook - What's Changed

In recent days, Alignment Healthcare reported that its Medicare Advantage health plan membership grew 31% year over year to about 275,300 as of January 1, 2026, while reaffirming its 2025 outlook and outlining 2026 membership and adjusted EBITDA expectations. Management also highlighted that for the second consecutive year, 100% of members are enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher, underscoring the role of quality scores in supporting the company’s growth ambitions. Next, we'll examine...
NasdaqGM:WRD
NasdaqGM:WRDAuto Components

Is WeRide’s (WRD) WeChat Robotaxi Launch a Turning Point for Its Ecosystem Positioning?

WeRide has launched its "WeRide Go" Robotaxi Mini Program on Tencent’s WeChat, enabling users in Guangzhou’s Huangpu and Beijing’s Yizhuang districts to book autonomous rides directly within the super-app. By embedding Robotaxi booking into a platform used by over 1 billion people, WeRide meaningfully lowers the friction to trial its autonomous driving service and embeds itself more deeply into China’s everyday mobility ecosystem. Next, we’ll examine how this integration into WeChat’s...
NasdaqGS:NSIT
NasdaqGS:NSITElectronic

How Insight’s AI‑Driven Stripe Partnership and Agentic Commerce Push Will Impact Insight Enterprises (NSIT) Investors

Insight Enterprises recently announced an expanded global partnership with Stripe to modernize legacy financial infrastructure, support complex billing and subscriptions, and enable AI-driven commerce experiences, including purchases directly within platforms like ChatGPT. A distinctive element of the announcement is Insight’s new Stripe Center of Excellence, with more than 100 Stripe-certified specialists, and its role as one of only three EMEA launch partners for Stripe’s Agentic Commerce...
NYSE:UNFI
NYSE:UNFIConsumer Retailing

Assessing United Natural Foods (UNFI) Valuation After Mixed Recent Share Price Performance

United Natural Foods (UNFI) has recently drawn investor interest after a period of mixed share performance, including a gain over the past month and a decline across the past 3 months, against a backdrop of ongoing profitability challenges. See our latest analysis for United Natural Foods. At a share price of $35.22, United Natural Foods has recently posted a 7.18% 1 month share price return and a 6.73% 7 day gain. However, its 16.26% 3 month share price decline contrasts with a stronger...
NasdaqGS:PLUS
NasdaqGS:PLUSElectronic

A Look At ePlus (PLUS) Valuation After Mike Portegello Joins The Board

Why Mike Portegello’s Appointment Matters for ePlus (PLUS) ePlus (PLUS) has brought Mike Portegello onto its Board of Directors and key committees, a move that puts long experience in accounting, finance, and capital markets closer to the company’s decision making. For you as an investor, this kind of board appointment is less about headlines and more about what it could mean for financial oversight, risk controls, and how the company evaluates growth and capital allocation decisions over...
NYSE:CTRA
NYSE:CTRAOil and Gas

A Look At Coterra Energy’s Valuation As Shares Show Mixed Short And Long Term Performance

What Is Moving Coterra Energy Today? Coterra Energy (CTRA) is catching investor attention after its recent share performance, with the stock up over the past week and month, while still showing a negative return year to date and over the past year. See our latest analysis for Coterra Energy. That recent 12.85% 3 month share price return contrasts with a weaker year to date share price return of 3.27% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.71% decline. Near term momentum has...