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Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) has been grinding through a tough patch, with the share price down over the past year even as 3 month performance has turned positive. This mixed picture invites a closer look at valuation. See our latest analysis for Patterson-UTI Energy. At around $5.89, the share price has slipped in the short term, with a weak 7 day share price return and a negative year to date move. However, the 1 year total shareholder return decline is less severe, suggesting momentum may...

Lake City Bank, a subsidiary of Lakeland Financial, recently partnered with Spiral to embed Spiral’s Roundup Center into its digital banking platform, enabling customers to automatically round up debit card purchases and channel the spare change into savings or charitable donations, including local nonprofits. This collaboration introduces features such as real-time impact tracking and integrated tax-deductible donation receipts, highlighting how technology-enabled giving and savings tools...

In recent days, Boeing announced that it completed ecoDemonstrator Explorer flight tests with a United 737-8 to trial modernized, internet-based cockpit communications, while United also safely handled an in-flight engine failure on Flight 803 involving a Boeing 777-200ER departing Washington Dulles. At the same time, United rolled out upgraded mobile app features, including a new “Virtual Gate” and real-time bag tracking, underscoring ongoing investment in digital tools to improve...

Cencora (COR) has quietly pulled back about 6% over the past month even as its year to date gain sits above 50%, setting up an interesting check on what has actually changed. See our latest analysis for Cencora. That recent 6% pullback and softer 1 month share price return of 5.59% come after a powerful run. The share price is still up strongly year to date and multi year total shareholder returns remain firmly positive, suggesting momentum is cooling rather than breaking. If Cencora’s move...

Recently, Restaurant Brands International highlighted strong momentum at its Firehouse Subs brand, with systemwide sales growth above 8% and net restaurant growth nearing 8%, supported by a US$30 million franchisee development incentive program and expansion into Vermont, Canada, and Mexico. This acceleration at Firehouse Subs, underpinned by local marketing, technology upgrades, and menu innovation aimed at supporting franchisee profitability, adds an extra growth engine within Restaurant...

Market backdrop and recent performance Macerich (MAC) has been drifting quietly under the radar, even as the stock has climbed about 6% over the past month and roughly 4% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Macerich. Despite a softer 1 day share price return of minus 1.56 percent leaving the stock at about 18.30 dollars, Macerich’s recent 30 day share price return of 6.33 percent sits against a weaker year to date share price return, while its three and five year total...

Morgan Stanley recently upgraded OUTFRONT Media to overweight, citing improving ad demand, healthier transit advertising trends, and tighter cost control supporting a stronger earnings outlook. The bank also highlighted that as more sports and political budgets move into connected TV, OUTFRONT could benefit from improving advertising momentum across its outdoor network. We’ll now examine how Morgan Stanley’s focus on improving ad demand and earnings potential may influence OUTFRONT Media’s...

Corebridge Financial (CRBG) is getting fresh attention after S&P announced the stock will join the S&P MidCap 400, replacing Allete ahead of its buyout. For investors, index inclusion mainly affects demand mechanics. See our latest analysis for Corebridge Financial. The index news caps a steady run, with a roughly 10 percent 1 month share price return and a near 10 percent 1 year total shareholder return, which hints that momentum is gradually building rather than fading. If this kind of re...

Aqua Pennsylvania, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, recently completed a PFAS treatment system at its Edgely Water Treatment Facility in Bristol Township, Bucks County, marking its tenth operational PFAS facility since 2018 and funded by a US$5.70 million principal-forgiveness loan from PENNVEST at no direct cost to customers. This expanded PFAS treatment footprint under the new national drinking water standard highlights Essential Utilities’ growing role in addressing stricter water...

H2O America (HTO) just mapped out its next chapter in boardroom leadership, with long serving non executive chair Eric W. Thornburg set to retire and CEO Andrew F. Walters stepping up. See our latest analysis for H2O America. The leadership handover comes as investors reassess the story, with a 7 day share price return of 5.97 percent lifting H2O America to 49.36 dollars, even though the 1 year total shareholder return remains negative and longer term performance has been weak. This suggests...

Parker-Hannifin (PH) has been on a strong multiyear run, and the latest leg higher has investors asking whether the current valuation still makes sense or is starting to price in perfection. See our latest analysis for Parker-Hannifin. At around $874.49 per share, Parker-Hannifin’s strong year to date share price return is being reinforced by solid multi year total shareholder returns. This suggests momentum is still building rather than cooling off. If Parker-Hannifin’s run has you...

California Resources (CRC) has slipped again, with the stock now down about 9% over the past month and over 23% in the past 3 months, despite steady revenue growth. See our latest analysis for California Resources. The latest pullback leaves California Resources trading at about $44.64, with short term share price momentum clearly fading. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 154.14% still points to a solid long term story. If this volatility has you rethinking your energy exposure,...

Gemini Space Station (GEMI) has quietly turned into a tricky name for crypto equity investors, with the stock swinging higher this week even as its past 3 months performance remains deeply negative. See our latest analysis for Gemini Space Station. That bounce to a latest share price of $12.11, alongside a 1 day share price return of 4.26 percent and 7 day share price return of 5.86 percent, looks more like a short term reset than a full trend change given the year to date share price return...

Twilio (TWLO) is back in the spotlight after a profitable quarter and a new LA Kings helmet partnership put the stock on investors radar again, raising fresh questions about how much upside is already priced in. See our latest analysis for Twilio. The strong quarter and LA Kings deal have helped extend an already powerful run, with a 90 day share price return of 32.81 percent and a three year total shareholder return of 192.8 percent signaling that momentum is clearly rebuilding around the...

Earlier in December 2025, Jefferies upgraded Fastenal, highlighting expectations for continued double-digit revenue growth supported by market share gains, pricing, and initiatives such as vending installations and the FASTCrib platform. At the same time, Fastenal deepened its community presence through new partnerships with the National FFA Organization and the American Red Cross, underscoring a focus on long-term customer and workforce relationships alongside its industrial distribution...

Evolv Technologies Holdings recently announced that its Evolv Express Gen2 dual-lane weapons detection systems have been deployed at Pechanga Arena San Diego, where the company has been named the Official Patron Screening Provider. This new arena partnership adds another high-traffic Southern California venue to Evolv’s installed base, highlighting growing adoption of its AI-enabled security screening platform across major sports and entertainment locations. We’ll examine how becoming...

Why Sarepta Therapeutics Stock Is Back on Investors Radar Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) has quietly bounced over the past month, even after a tough year where the stock is still down sharply. That disconnect is exactly what makes it interesting now. See our latest analysis for Sarepta Therapeutics. The recent 30 day share price return of 18.61 percent, capped by a 3.53 percent gain in the last session to 22.31 dollars, looks more like early momentum than a full reversal when you set it against...

Ardent Health (ARDT) is back in the spotlight after its third quarter earnings miss and an accounting estimate change on revenue recognition, developments that have now drawn a securities law investigation from Robbins Geller Rudman and Dowd. See our latest analysis for Ardent Health. At around $8.93, Ardent Health’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.96 percent only partly offsets a steep 90 day share price return of minus 30.34 percent and a roughly minus 46.78 percent 1 year total...

In December 2025, First American Data & Analytics announced that its RegsData loan-level regulatory compliance tool was fully integrated into the MeridianLink Mortgage loan origination system, giving lenders one-click access to automated checks for TRID, QM, TILA, HOEPA and other rules directly within their LOS workflows. This tighter integration into an established mortgage origination platform highlights how First American is embedding its compliance technology deeper into lenders’...

FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) has quietly put up strong numbers, with the stock gaining about 58% this year and nearly doubling over the past 3 years, outpacing many financial peers. See our latest analysis for FirstCash Holdings. With the share price now at $162.55, FirstCash’s strong year to date share price return of 58.45% and robust 3 year total shareholder return of 94.83% suggest that momentum is still very much on its side as investors reassess its growth profile and risk. If FirstCash’s...

In December 2025, Google and Motorola Solutions announced that Android users can now share encrypted, live video with 911 call handlers within seconds, integrated directly into Motorola’s VESTA 911 and VESTA NXT command center software used by a large share of North American public safety answering points. This collaboration not only streamlines emergency video sharing but also reinforces Motorola Solutions’ role at the core of next-generation, privacy-conscious public safety...

Hilton Grand Vacations recently completed a US$400 million securitization of timeshare loans via Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2025-3EXT, issuing four tranches of notes with a weighted average coupon of 5.07% and an advance rate of 96% to institutional investors in a private placement. The deal both recycles capital back onto the balance sheet and signals institutional confidence in the quality of HGV’s timeshare receivables, as the company plans to use proceeds to pay down debt and support...

In December 2025, WEC Energy Group’s board announced it plans to lift its quarterly dividend to US$0.9525 per share starting in the first quarter of 2026, implying an annual rate of US$3.81, alongside new 2026 earnings guidance of US$5.51–US$5.61 per share and projected five-year compound EPS growth of 7%–8%. This combination of a higher planned payout and multi‑year earnings growth outlook signals management’s confidence in the company’s cash generation and long-term investment...

Cincinnati Financial (CINF) surprised the market with stronger than expected Q3 2025 adjusted earnings, as higher equity portfolio gains and fewer catastrophe losses lifted net income. However, the share price still slipped after the release. See our latest analysis for Cincinnati Financial. That muted reaction sits against a much stronger backdrop, with Cincinnati Financial’s share price return of 16.1% year to date and a five year total shareholder return of 121.78% suggesting momentum is...