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NasdaqGS:CSCO
NasdaqGS:CSCOCommunications

Cisco’s New AI Networking Push Meets Pressure From Memory Shortages

Cisco Systems (NasdaqGS:CSCO) has introduced new AI focused networking and security products, including the Silicon One G300 chip and AgenticOps for AI era operations. The launch targets data center and AI infrastructure customers that are dealing with rising operational complexity. The company is also addressing AI related security needs with expanded defense capabilities. At the same time, Cisco is dealing with higher memory costs and a global DRAM shortage that is affecting...
NasdaqCM:MBIN
NasdaqCM:MBINDiversified Financial

Merchants Bancorp Index Debut And Buyback Put Valuation In Focus

Merchants Bancorp (NasdaqCM:MBIN) has been added to multiple major S&P indices, increasing its visibility to index funds and institutional investors. The company has authorized a substantial multi year stock repurchase program, signaling a shift in capital allocation priorities. Management reports improved asset quality and record tangible book value, pointing to changes in the balance sheet profile. These developments arrive alongside insider selling activity, raising fresh questions about...
NasdaqGS:TTWO
NasdaqGS:TTWOEntertainment

Assessing Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Raised Guidance

Why Take-Two’s Latest Earnings Are Back in Focus Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) moved back onto investors’ radar after reporting fiscal third quarter revenue of about US$1.70b, above prior guidance, along with a smaller net loss and higher full year earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Take-Two Interactive Software. Despite the earnings beat and raised guidance, Take-Two’s recent 30-day share price return of 19.35% and year to date share price return of 23.02% show selling...
NasdaqGS:CSGP
NasdaqGS:CSGPReal Estate

CoStar Adjusts Severance Plan As Activists Challenge Governance Direction

CoStar Group (NasdaqGS:CSGP) has amended its Executive Severance Plan in response to an ongoing proxy contest and related lawsuit. The changes are tied to activist investor pressure, including public engagement from D. E. Shaw over governance and potential change of control issues. The revised plan is intended to address legal risk around leadership transitions and preserve management continuity during a contested proxy process. CoStar Group, known for its commercial real estate information...
NasdaqGS:FROG
NasdaqGS:FROGSoftware

Did JFrog’s (FROG) Cloud and Security Momentum Just Redefine Its 2026 Growth Narrative?

In February 2026, JFrog Ltd. reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$145.31 million and a quarterly net loss of US$15.21 million, alongside filing a US$414.50 million shelf registration for 7,776,755 ordinary shares related to its employee stock ownership plan. Management also issued upbeat 2026 revenue guidance and highlighted growing demand for its cloud and security offerings, underlining how software supply chain protection and AI-related workloads are becoming central to JFrog’s...
NYSE:PHM
NYSE:PHMConsumer Durables

PulteGroup (PHM) Valuation Check After $800 Million Debt Refinance And Recent Share Price Strength

PulteGroup (PHM) has been in focus after pricing and completing an $800 million senior unsecured notes offering, with proceeds earmarked to refinance 2026 and 2027 bond maturities and support general corporate purposes. See our latest analysis for PulteGroup. The bond issuance comes as PulteGroup’s share price has climbed to US$142.56, with a 7 day share price return of 7.7% and a 90 day gain of 25.61%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 33.76% and 5 year total shareholder return of...
NYSEAM:UEC
NYSEAM:UECOil and Gas

Is Uranium Energy’s (UEC) ESOP Shelf Registration Quietly Reframing Its Long-Term Ownership Strategy?

Uranium Energy Corp. has previously filed a US$90.24 million shelf registration to potentially issue 6,000,000 common shares in an ESOP-related offering. This prospective employee stock ownership plan issuance could influence how investors think about future share supply, ownership structure and capital flexibility. Next, we will examine how this ESOP-linked shelf registration might shape Uranium Energy’s existing investment narrative and long-term business thesis. Find 54 companies with...
NasdaqGS:PLUS
NasdaqGS:PLUSElectronic

Is ePlus’ Stronger FY26 Outlook And M&A Focus Altering The Investment Case For PLUS?

In early February 2026, ePlus inc. reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher revenue and earnings, raised full-year 2026 net sales guidance to 20%–22% year-over-year growth from mid-teens, confirmed a US$0.25 quarterly dividend, updated on recent share buybacks, and reiterated its acquisition plans to expand solutions and geographic reach. A distinctive angle for investors is how ePlus is combining stronger earnings and upgraded guidance with capital returns and a stated...
NYSE:AZO
NYSE:AZOSpecialty Retail

Is AutoZone (AZO) Using Margins and Buybacks to Redefine Its Core Investment Story?

In recent days, AutoZone has prepared to release its fiscal second-quarter results and investor call, with investors closely watching margins, pricing, demand trends, and management’s plans for aggressive store openings and continued share repurchases. Analysts point to steadily rising revenues and an earnings outlook that currently anticipates modest year-over-year growth, helping explain why management’s comments on profitability and buybacks have become such an important focus for market...
NYSE:NVRI
NYSE:NVRICommercial Services

Should Brightline’s Full Exit Amid Margin Pressure Require Action From Enviri (NVRI) Investors?

Brightline Capital Management, LLC previously exited its entire Enviri stake, selling 1,400,000 shares for about US$17.77 million, representing 7.3% of the fund's prior-quarter assets under management. The move highlights how Enviri's lowered full-year guidance and shrinking margins may be influencing major institutional holders' confidence in the company's operations. Next, we'll examine how Brightline's full exit amid operational headwinds may influence Enviri's investment narrative and...
NasdaqCM:NEO
NasdaqCM:NEOHealthcare

PanTracer Pro Launch Could Be A Game Changer For NeoGenomics’ (NEO) Solid Tumor Strategy

On 12 February 2026, NeoGenomics announced the availability of PanTracer Pro, a new test that combines comprehensive genomic profiling with diagnosis-directed immunohistochemistry and ancillary testing to support faster, more informed treatment decisions for patients with advanced solid tumors. A distinctive feature is PanTracer Pro’s built-in reflex to the PanTracer LBx liquid biopsy assay when tissue is insufficient, helping clinicians maintain diagnostic momentum without restarting the...
NYSE:LEVI
NYSE:LEVILuxury

Levi Strauss (LEVI) Valuation Check As Price Increases Meet Ongoing Distribution Network Challenges

Levi Strauss (LEVI) is in focus after raising prices on newer and higher end products while its U.S. distribution network overhaul runs longer than planned, keeping costs elevated during a period of modest revenue growth and weaker ROIC. See our latest analysis for Levi Strauss. Levi Strauss shares trade at US$21.91 after a steady 7.7% 90 day share price return and a 23.4% total shareholder return over the past year. This suggests investors are weighing price increases and distribution delays...
NasdaqGS:TENB
NasdaqGS:TENBSoftware

Tenable Holdings (TENB) Valuation Check After Gartner Recognition In AI Exposure Assessment

Tenable Holdings (TENB) has just picked up fresh third party recognition, with Gartner naming it a leader in AI powered exposure assessment and putting a spotlight on the company’s cyber risk management capabilities. See our latest analysis for Tenable Holdings. The recognition comes after a mixed period for shareholders, with the share price at US$22.55 and recent short term momentum, such as a 7 day share price return of 3.11%. This sits against a weaker 1 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqGS:AMZN
NasdaqGS:AMZNMultiline Retail

Assessing Amazon.com (AMZN) Valuation As Long Term AI Spending Meets Recent Share Price Pressure

What Amazon.com (AMZN) investors are reacting to now Amazon.com (AMZN) shares have come under pressure recently, with the stock showing a 17% decline over the past month and a 13% decline over the past year. This has prompted fresh questions about how investors should interpret the current setup. See our latest analysis for Amazon.com. At a share price of $198.79, Amazon.com’s 30 day share price return of 16.87% and year to date share price return of 12.23% sit against a 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:LCID
NasdaqGS:LCIDAuto

Is Lucid (LCID) Rewiring Its Supply Chain To Unlock a More Scalable Software-Driven EV Story?

Lucid Group recently appointed former Rolls-Royce procurement chief Neil Marsons as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain while continuing a broader leadership reshuffle, aiming to reinforce global production across its Arizona and Saudi facilities. These moves, alongside Lucid’s push into cheaper EVs and software-led autonomous driving offerings, highlight an effort to tighten execution as it scales its product and technology ambitions. We’ll now examine how Lucid’s renewed supply chain...
NasdaqGS:XRAY
NasdaqGS:XRAYMedical Equipment

Assessing Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Long Term Weakness

What Recent Returns Say About DENTSPLY SIRONA DENTSPLY SIRONA (XRAY) has attracted fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock up around 6% over the past month and roughly 26% over the past 3 months. That recent strength contrasts with a negative 1 year total return near 26% and deeper losses over the past 3 and 5 years. This puts the current share price of $12.95 and recent performance into a longer term context for investors. See our latest analysis for DENTSPLY...
NYSE:IEX
NYSE:IEXMachinery

A Look At IDEX (IEX) Valuation After Strong Q4 Results And Ongoing Buybacks

IDEX (IEX) shares have been reacting to a cluster of recent developments, including fourth quarter earnings, completion of a long running buyback program, and the planned exit of its Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. See our latest analysis for IDEX. The recent 30.14% 3 month share price return and 17.51% year to date share price return suggest positive momentum has been building, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of a 5.13% decline contrasts with a 13.54% gain over five...
NasdaqGS:CFLT
NasdaqGS:CFLTSoftware

Confluent (CFLT) Valuation Check After Mixed Returns And Ongoing IBM Acquisition Debate

Why Confluent (CFLT) is on investors’ radar today Confluent (CFLT) is drawing attention after recent share performance data highlighted contrasting returns, including a gain over the past 3 months and a decline across the past year. This pattern is prompting fresh questions about its valuation. See our latest analysis for Confluent. The recent 34.86% 3 month share price return contrasts with a 12.31% decline in 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests that momentum has picked up again,...
NYSE:DLX
NYSE:DLXCommercial Services

How Investors May Respond To Deluxe (DLX) Balancing Digital Ambitions With Declining Legacy Check Business

Deluxe Corporation’s recently filed 2025 Form 10-K shows it continuing to pivot from traditional check printing toward payments, data solutions, and print services, while reducing selling, general and administrative expenses and paying down debt to strengthen its financial position. However, the filing and subsequent commentary also highlight tension between the company’s ambitions in higher-margin digital services and investor concerns that growth in payments and software is not yet...
NasdaqGS:PICS
NasdaqGS:PICSDiversified Financial

Assessing PicS (PICS) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Why PicS (PICS) is catching investor attention today PicS (PICS), the Brazil focused digital financial services platform, has been drawing attention after recent share price pressure, including a 4.8% move over the past day and a 9.6% decline over the past week. See our latest analysis for PicS. That short term weakness sits within a broader picture where the year to date share price return is a 27.3% decline. Recent selling pressure appears to be reinforcing a fading momentum story at the...
NasdaqGS:SRCE
NasdaqGS:SRCEBanks

How Strong Q4 Results And 38 Years Of Dividend Growth At 1st Source (SRCE) Have Changed Its Investment Story

1st Source Corporation recently reported a very strong fourth quarter, with revenue up 13.3% year on year and net interest income and EPS ahead of analyst expectations, while also marking its 38th consecutive year of dividend growth and fifth straight year of record net income. Alongside these results, 1st Source is scheduled to share its outlook and performance at the KBW 2026 Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton on 11 February 2026, underscoring how management is positioning...
NYSE:KMX
NYSE:KMXSpecialty Retail

A Look At CarMax (KMX) Valuation After Keith Barr Is Named New CEO

Why Keith Barr’s appointment matters for CarMax (KMX) CarMax (KMX) has put leadership change at the center of its turnaround effort, appointing former InterContinental Hotels Group chief executive Keith Barr as president, CEO, and board member effective March 16, 2026. The board is turning to Barr’s experience in large consumer businesses, digital transformation, and customer experience to address CarMax’s ongoing sales and profitability challenges and to help shape the company’s next phase...