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As the U.S. stock market navigates a landscape of fluctuating indices and economic indicators, small-cap stocks have emerged as intriguing opportunities amidst broader market dynamics. With major indices like the S&P 500 showing resilience despite recent pullbacks, investors are increasingly looking toward lesser-known small-cap companies that may offer unique growth potential in this environment. Identifying promising stocks in this segment often involves finding companies with strong...

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of mixed performance with major indices poised for monthly gains despite recent pullbacks, investors are keenly observing the impact of economic policies and interest rate changes on their portfolios. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with consistent returns in uncertain times.

National Fuel Gas (NFG) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with total revenue of US$651.5 million and basic EPS of US$1.99, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$181.6 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$549.5 million and EPS of US$0.50 in Q1 2025 to US$651.5 million and EPS of US$1.99 in Q1 2026. Trailing twelve month EPS sits at US$7.23 on revenue of about US$2.4 billion, placing margins and earnings quality in focus for investors assessing the latest results. See our...

Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) is drawing attention for its focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and safety solutions tailored to both traditional and electric vehicles. Industry momentum in ADAS and tighter safety regulations are increasing interest in suppliers that can serve the growing electric vehicle segment. Regulatory tailwinds around vehicle safety are supporting demand for integrated safety platforms that align with Autoliv's core offerings. Autoliv, trading at $126.43, sits at the...

TAL Education Group (TAL) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of US$770.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.24, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$2.8 billion and EPS of US$0.48. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$606.4 million in Q3 2025 to US$770.2 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS over that stretch has ranged from US$0.04 in Q3 2025 to US$0.24 in the latest quarter, supported by trailing net income of US$278.7 million. With trailing net margin described...

If you are wondering whether Nomad Foods is starting to look like a value opportunity or just a value trap, this article will walk through what the current share price might be telling you. The stock recently closed at US$12.55, with returns of 6.0% over the past week, 0.2% over the past month, 3.2% year to date, but a 26.1% decline over the last year and a 47.4% decline over five years. These mixed returns put extra focus on what is currently priced into Nomad Foods. Long term holders have...

What TreeHouse Foods stock data suggests today TreeHouse Foods (THS) shares closed at $24.65, and recent returns show mixed signals, with gains over the past month and past 3 months alongside a 1-year total return decline. See our latest analysis for TreeHouse Foods. The recent 90 day share price return of 35.44% contrasts sharply with the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 29.71%. This suggests that short term momentum has picked up even as longer term holders remain under...

In recent months, ESAB has drawn fresh attention as senior vice president Curtis E. Jewell exercised options on 3,960 shares, while major Wall Street firms highlighted the company’s position as a global welding and cutting equipment manufacturer following its 2022 spin-off from Colfax. What stands out for investors is the alignment of bullish analyst commentary around ESAB’s earnings momentum, margin initiatives, and diversified exposure to infrastructure, energy, and shipbuilding...

If you are wondering whether Burlington Stores is offering good value at its recent price, you are not alone. This article looks at what the current market price might be implying. The stock recently closed at US$292.51, with returns of a 2.5% decline over 7 days, 1.6% over 30 days, a 2.0% decline year to date, a 0.4% decline over 1 year, 26.7% over 3 years and 13.9% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on how Burlington Stores fits into the broader off price retail space and how...

Progressive (PGR) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$22.7b and basic EPS of US$5.03, while the trailing twelve months show basic EPS of US$19.29 on revenue of US$87.6b. The company has seen revenue move from US$20.3b and basic EPS of US$4.02 in Q4 2024 to US$22.7b and basic EPS of US$5.03 in Q4 2025, giving investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked into the latest print as margins sit against a trailing combined ratio of 87.1%. See our full...

Fermi (NasdaqGS:FRMI) is participating in Project Matador, an AI data center and energy campus planned near Amarillo, Texas. The project aims to pair large scale AI computing facilities with multi source energy, including nuclear power. Fermi’s role places it in a central position within a high profile buildout of AI focused infrastructure. Fermi, trading at $9.7 per share, is drawing fresh attention as investors look at how Project Matador could shape its role in large energy linked AI...

EMCOR Group (NYSE:EME) reported strong operational performance alongside robust demand across healthcare, high tech manufacturing, and institutional markets. The company completed six acquisitions in 2025, expanding its services and project capabilities across key end markets. Management raised its 2025 outlook for revenue, operating margin, and EPS to reflect the stronger activity and recent portfolio additions. For investors tracking NYSE:EME, the recent update comes with a share price of...

In recent months, DoubleVerify was nominated for Best Use of Technology in the Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe for its News Accelerator initiative, even as softer quarterly results and less efficient customer acquisition raised operational questions. This contrast between industry recognition for innovation and concerns about revenue growth and customer acquisition payback highlights a tension between product strength and business scalability. We’ll now examine how...

Event overview and immediate context Ethos Technologies (LIFE) shares fell about 11.3% over the past day to close at US$16.85, which puts fresh attention on how the company’s current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Ethos Technologies. The 11.3% one day share price return decline has also set the tone for Ethos Technologies’ year to date performance, with the same 11.3% share price return loss pointing to fading momentum as investors reassess growth and...

Earlier in January, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. faced renewed scrutiny after Piper Sandler highlighted how US actions in Venezuela could reshape refining-sector conditions, particularly through increased Venezuelan crude flows to the Gulf Coast. This focus on shifting crude supply patterns has put Par Pacific’s exposure to refining economics under the microscope, raising fresh questions about its competitive positioning within the US refining landscape. We will now consider how this...

Pinnacle West Capital recently outlined an US$8.00 billion capital investment plan for 2026–2028 and confirmed it will release its 2025 fourth-quarter and full-year results, along with a management webcast and conference call, on February 25, 2026. The scale of the planned grid and infrastructure spending, set against continued growth in Metro Phoenix’s commercial activity and customer base, underscores how closely the utility’s prospects are tied to Arizona’s expanding economy. Next, we’ll...

ONE Gas, Inc.’s board of directors recently approved a first-quarter 2026 dividend increase to US$0.68 per share, or US$2.72 annualized, payable on March 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2026. This higher dividend, alongside an improved earnings outlook highlighted by research firm Zacks, signals management’s confidence in ONE Gas’s financial position and appeal to value-focused investors. Next, we’ll examine how the dividend increase and improving earnings outlook shape...

Southern Copper (SCCO) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$3,869.8 million and basic EPS of US$1.56, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$13.4 billion with EPS of US$5.24 as earnings growth over the past year reached 28.4%. Over the last twelve months, revenue grew at 6.9% per year and net profit margins moved to 32.3% from 29.5% a year earlier, setting the backdrop for investors weighing that earnings expansion against expectations for slower growth ahead. Taken...

Commercial Metals (NYSE:CMC) was included for the first time in Corporate Knights' Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list. The company was also recognized in the Clean200 for its role in the global clean economy. These sustainability accolades highlight Corporate Metals' expanding environmental focus and ESG profile. Commercial Metals, a long established steel and metal products producer, now sits alongside companies identified for strong sustainability practices. For you as an...

Follow on offering reshapes the capital picture Comstock (LODE) has just completed a follow on equity offering, raising US$50 million by issuing 18,181,819 common shares at US$2.75, alongside pre funded warrants. This move can reshape ownership and future funding capacity. See our latest analysis for Comstock. Comstock’s follow on offer comes after a volatile spell for the stock, with a 7 day share price return of 31.8% decline and a year to date share price return of 19.5% decline. The 1...

Blackstone (BX) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$4.2b and basic EPS of US$1.30, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$1.0b, setting a clear marker for its latest earnings season. Over the past year, the firm has seen trailing twelve month revenue move from US$12.7b to US$13.9b and basic EPS shift from US$3.49 to US$3.87. This gives investors a fuller picture of how the income statement has evolved into this print. With a trailing net profit margin of 21.7%...

Solid Power (SLDP) has drawn fresh attention after agreeing to raise about US$130 million through a registered direct offering of common shares and pre funded warrants with a sector focused institutional investor. See our latest analysis for Solid Power. The financing news comes after a mixed stretch for the stock. The 1 day share price return was 1.26% to US$4.815, following a 7 day share price return showing a 13.55% decline. Over 30 days, the share price return was 12.50%, compared with a...

Valero Energy (VLO) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$30.4b and basic EPS of US$3.74, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue sat at US$122.7b and EPS at US$7.60. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$29.2b in Q4 2024 to between US$28.2b and US$31.3b across 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.89 in Q4 2024 to a range spanning a loss of US$1.90 in Q1 2025 through to US$3.74 in Q4, leaving investors focused on how a 1.9% trailing net margin and...

Earnings catalyst and what changed in the quarter Cadence Bank (CADE) shares were reacting to fresh fourth quarter 2025 results, with investors weighing higher net interest income and net income against a step up in net charge offs and a separate preferred stock dividend announcement. See our latest analysis for Cadence Bank. Those fourth quarter figures have come after a mixed stretch in the share price, with a 13.46% 90 day share price return contrasting with a slightly negative year to...