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In recent months, MFA Financial has been paying dividends that significantly exceed its Q3 2025 earnings and operating cash flow, raising questions about how those payouts are being funded. With a very large payout ratio, a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.62x, and US$1.88 billions of retained losses, the REIT’s dividends appear to be coming more from capital than from ongoing distributable earnings, especially as credit losses on legacy loans weigh on results. Next, we’ll examine how concerns...

Why Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) Is On Investors’ Radar Today Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) has been drawing attention after recent trading, with shares around US$17.29 and mixed return figures over the past month and past 3 months prompting fresh scrutiny from value focused investors. See our latest analysis for Vipshop Holdings. Looking beyond today’s move, the recent 30 day share price return of 6.94% and 90 day share price return of 10.92% sit against a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.74%...

Dycom Industries (DY) has been back in focus after its recent earnings report, which showed year over year revenue growth, a narrow earnings beat, and a more tempered outlook from management. See our latest analysis for Dycom Industries. The recent pullback, including a 2.9% one day share price decline to about $417, comes after strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 43.3% and a one year total shareholder return of 125.1%. This suggests enthusiasm has cooled slightly, but longer...

In recent months, Realty Income announced a partnership with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC involving more than US$1.70 billion in commitments for U.S. logistics real estate, alongside continued property acquisitions, strong occupancy and an ongoing record of monthly dividend payments. This combination of new capital partnerships, disciplined investment activity and a long history of dividend growth underlines how Realty Income is reinforcing its position as a large, income-focused...

Stryker (NYSE:SYK) has launched the T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System, designed using advanced anatomical modeling for complex humerus fracture procedures. The company has also started a limited market release of the Mako RPS handheld robotic system for total knee procedures. Both product launches aim to support operating room efficiency and extend Stryker’s role in orthopaedic surgical technology. Stryker sits at the intersection of medical devices, orthopaedics and surgical technology, so...

Intel invested in AI startup SambaNova Systems as part of its push into advanced artificial intelligence solutions. The company introduced a Z-Angle Memory prototype that targets lower power use and higher capacity for data intensive workloads. Intel named a new Chief GPU Architect, signaling a renewed focus on high performance graphics and data center acceleration. Intel (NasdaqGS: INTC) is making these moves while its shares trade around $46.48. The stock is up 18.0% year to date and...

If you are wondering whether Procore Technologies is starting to look attractive at current levels, this article walks through what the recent share price tells you about the stock's value. After closing at US$47.88, the share price is sitting after a 7.4% decline over the past week, a 33.5% decline over the last 30 days, and a 36.2% decline over the past year. These moves may change how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent coverage has centered on Procore's role in...

The U.S. Department of Defense commits a large, multi year investment to MP Materials (NYSE:MP) tied to rare earth processing and separation capacity. MP Materials enters a long term supply partnership with the Department of Defense to support domestic production of critical minerals. Federal initiatives to build domestic critical mineral reserves position MP Materials as a key potential supplier within the U.S. rare earth supply chain. MP Materials operates one of the primary rare earth...

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) has completed the sale of its OxyChem division to Berkshire Hathaway. The transaction reshapes Occidental's portfolio by exiting the chemicals business and focusing more closely on its core operations. Management is using the proceeds to adjust the balance sheet, including steps to pay down debt and revise key contracts. Occidental Petroleum is best known for its oil and gas operations, and OxyChem had long provided a separate source of earnings tied to the...

If you are wondering whether PPL at around US$36.61 is offering good value today, you are not alone. The numbers give us plenty to work with. The stock has recent returns of 2.6% over the last 7 days, 4.7% over 30 days, 4.3% year to date, 9.8% over 1 year, 42.7% over 3 years and 59.8% over 5 years. This will naturally raise questions about how much of this is already reflected in the price. Recent news coverage has focused on PPL as a regulated US utility, with attention on how its...

Verizon Communications (VZ) has kicked off a broad turnaround effort after confirming the exit of consumer division chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, appointing Alfonso Villanueva as interim leader and planning 13,000 job cuts plus 179 store franchisations. See our latest analysis for Verizon Communications. Those leadership changes and cost cuts come after a strong run in the share price, with a 26.79% 1 month share price return and 22.06% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return...

If you are wondering whether Salesforce's current share price reflects good value or lingering risk, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$185.43, with returns of a 2.4% decline over 7 days, a 23.1% decline over 30 days, a 26.9% decline year to date and a 43.4% decline over 1 year. This is set against an 11.6% gain over 3 years and a 24.0% decline over 5 years. Recent headlines around Salesforce have focused on its position as a large enterprise software provider, ongoing product...

Viasat partnered with Astralintu to deploy advanced ground antennas in key equatorial locations. The new antennas are being integrated into Viasat's Real-Time Earth service to support near real-time satellite data access. The expansion focuses on South America, the Caribbean, and the Eastern Pacific, with implications for government and commercial users. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:VSAT, this move comes with the stock at $46.63 and very large 1 year returns, alongside a 23.9% gain year...

Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) is integrating its benefits offerings with Centro Benefits Research's digital broker carrier platform. The move aligns with findings from Hartford's Future of Benefits Study on employer demand for simpler, tech driven benefits solutions. The collaboration focuses on streamlining how brokers and employers access and manage Hartford's employee benefits products. For investors watching NYSE:HIG, the integration with Centro Benefits Research arrives as the...

Atmos Energy (ATO) shares are in focus after the company posted higher year over year first quarter sales and earnings, reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance, and maintained its quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share. See our latest analysis for Atmos Energy. The recent earnings beat, reaffirmed 2026 guidance, and fresh charter and bylaw amendments have coincided with a 5.56% 1 month share price return and a 22.84% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building...

Why the latest earnings matter for Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) just posted record-breaking fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with strong user gains, higher profitability and a sharp move in the share price after the announcement. For investors, this earnings release is important because it combines several elements that do not always show up together: revenue growth, wider margins, record additions in monthly active users and a clear reaction from...

What recent returns say about Mercury General stock With no single headline event driving attention, Mercury General (MCY) has been on investors’ radar after recent share price moves. These include a last close of US$94.76 and positive returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mercury General. That recent strength adds to a steadier picture, with a 6.5% 1 month share price return and a 7.6% 3 month share price return sitting alongside a 70.6% 1 year total...

As February begins, the United States stock markets have shown strong performance, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 experiencing significant gains. This positive momentum in the market presents an opportunity to explore stocks that may be undervalued, potentially trading below their estimated intrinsic value. Identifying such stocks requires a keen understanding of current market conditions and economic indicators to evaluate their true potential amidst...

As February begins, U.S. stock markets have shown a strong start with major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid economic developments such as a new trade deal with India. In this thriving market environment, companies that exhibit high insider ownership often signal confidence from those who know the business best, making them potentially attractive options for growth-focused investors seeking...

As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown robust performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. This market momentum sets a promising backdrop for exploring investment opportunities in various sectors. Despite its somewhat outdated terminology, the concept of penny stocks remains significant as these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials...

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a surge, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing strong performances despite recent economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown and shifting trade dynamics. In this vibrant yet complex environment, discovering lesser-known stocks that have potential for growth can be an intriguing prospect for investors looking to diversify their portfolios amidst evolving market conditions.

Boston Scientific’s fourth-quarter 2025 results, reported on February 4, 2026, showed sales rising to US$5,286 million and net income to US$672 million, alongside full-year sales of US$20.07 billion and net income of US$2.90 billion, while director Yoshiaki Fujimori later confirmed he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company coupled this earnings report with guidance calling for double-digit reported and organic net sales growth in 2026, even as investors...

Why Unum Group is on investors’ radar today Unum Group (UNM) has drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months despite solid profitability figures. See our latest analysis for Unum Group. At a share price of US$70.82, Unum Group’s recent 7 day and 30 day share price declines suggest momentum has cooled in the short term, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remain...

Cohu (NasdaqGS:COHU) reported strong Q4 revenue growth alongside a larger than expected quarterly loss. Management pointed to increasing demand tied to high-bandwidth memory and AI related markets. The company highlighted design wins and solid order activity in automotive, computing, and advanced packaging. Cohu, which supplies test and handling equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, is focusing on areas where chip complexity and performance requirements are rising. High-bandwidth...