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OTCPK:FNMA
OTCPK:FNMADiversified Financial

Assessing Fannie Mae (OTCPK:FNMA) After Recent Price Weakness And Strong Valuation Signals

If you are wondering whether Federal National Mortgage Association is attractively priced or already fully valued, you are not alone. This article is meant to help you make sense of the numbers. The stock recently closed at US$7.40, with a 7 day return of 5% decline, a 30 day return of 16.6% decline, a year to date return of 32.7% decline, a 1 year return of 18.6%, and a very large 3 year return and more than 3x over 5 years. Recent price moves sit against an ongoing backdrop of investor...
NYSE:ZETA
NYSE:ZETASoftware

Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) Is Up 10.9% After Raising 2026 Revenue Outlook And Targeting GAAP Profit

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. has reported its fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$394.64 million from US$314.67 million and full-year 2025 revenue reaching US$1.30 billion, while the company moved from a US$69.77 million net loss to a US$31.51 million net loss. Alongside its 18th consecutive beat-and-raise quarter, Zeta lifted its 2026 revenue guidance and is now targeting positive GAAP net income for the year, underpinned by its AI-driven Athena platform and the integration...
NasdaqGS:CAKE
NasdaqGS:CAKEHospitality

A Look At Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) Valuation After Record Revenue Expansion Plans And Higher Cash Returns

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) just paired record annual revenue with softer comparable restaurant sales, while also raising its dividend and buyback authorization, so investors now have fresh information on both operations and cash returns. See our latest analysis for Cheesecake Factory. The recent earnings, dividend increase and larger buyback sit against a strong run in the stock, with a 34.8% 90 day share price return and 86.2% three year total shareholder return. This suggests positive...
NYSE:WPC
NYSE:WPCREITs

Assessing W. P. Carey (WPC) Valuation After Its Latest Equity And Debt Capital Raises

Why W. P. Carey Just Raised Fresh Capital W. P. Carey (WPC) has just completed a $432 million follow on equity offering of 6,000,000 common shares, alongside recent senior unsecured note issuances, to fund investments, repay debt, and support general corporate needs. See our latest analysis for W. P. Carey. Despite a small 1 day share price return of 0.52% to US$73.44, W. P. Carey’s 30 day share price return of 5.87% and year to date share price return of 13.23% suggest building momentum,...
NasdaqGS:NXST
NasdaqGS:NXSTMedia

Is It Time To Reassess Nexstar Media Group (NXST) After A 62% One-Year Rally

Wondering if Nexstar Media Group is still good value after a strong run, or if the current price already reflects its potential? This article will walk you through what the numbers actually say. The stock last closed at US$232.77, with returns of 9.3% over the past 30 days, 11.5% year to date, and 61.9% over the last year, which can change how the market views both its upside and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Nexstar's position as a large US television station owner and operator,...
NasdaqGS:COLM
NasdaqGS:COLMLuxury

Should New Trump-Era Tariffs Reviving Trade Uncertainty Require Action From Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Investors?

In late February 2026, Columbia Sportswear came under pressure after the Trump administration announced new global tariffs, reviving trade policy uncertainty for companies reliant on international supply chains. This renewed tariff risk comes at a time when analysts had recently become more optimistic about Columbia’s earnings outlook, highlighting the tension between improving expectations and rising cost pressures. Next, we’ll examine how this renewed tariff uncertainty could influence...
NYSE:TSM
NYSE:TSMSemiconductor

Is It Too Late To Consider TSMC (NYSE:TSM) After A 106% One-Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is still good value after its strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might be implying about future expectations. The stock most recently closed at US$385.75, with returns of 5.9% over 7 days, 15.2% over 30 days, 20.7% year to date and 105.8% over the past year. Recent headlines have focused on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's role as a major contract chipmaker, with ongoing attention on its...
NasdaqGM:NVTS
NasdaqGM:NVTSSemiconductor

CFO Exit And New MOSFET Platform Might Change The Case For Investing In Navitas (NVTS)

Navitas Semiconductor Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$7.3 million and a full-year net loss of US$116.95 million, while also announcing CFO and Treasurer Todd Glickman’s planned departure and interim support during the search for his successor. At the same time, Navitas introduced its 5th-generation GeneSiC high-voltage MOSFET platform, underscoring ongoing product innovation as it shifts toward higher-power applications such as AI data centers and energy...
NYSE:NEU
NYSE:NEUChemicals

How Weaker Results and New Accounting Leadership Will Impact NewMarket (NEU) Investors

NewMarket Corporation recently reported that fourth-quarter 2025 sales were US$635.4 million and net income was US$81.29 million, both lower than the prior year, alongside full-year declines in sales and earnings per share. The company also appointed veteran finance executive and licensed CPA Susan M. Ridlehoover as Principal Accounting Officer, highlighting an increased emphasis on accounting leadership following a year of weaker financial results. With earnings softer year over year and a...
NasdaqGS:BTSG
NasdaqGS:BTSGHealthcare

The Bull Case For BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Could Change Following New Trump Tariffs On Healthcare Inputs

Earlier this week, BrightSpring Health Services faced renewed uncertainty after the Trump administration announced new global tariffs imposing a 15% duty for up to 150 days, raising concerns for companies tied to international supply chains. For a primarily home and community-based healthcare provider like BrightSpring, the tariff move matters because it could indirectly influence input costs, pharmaceutical procurement, and broader economic conditions that shape healthcare demand and...
NYSE:TDW
NYSE:TDWEnergy Services

Tidewater Expands Brazilian Fleet With US$500m Acquisition And Earnings Focus

Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. The deal materially expands Tidewater’s offshore vessel fleet and its operational footprint in Brazil’s offshore energy market. The transaction is expected to support earnings and cash flow while aligning with the company’s broader growth plans. Tidewater operates one of the larger global fleets of offshore support vessels, serving oil and gas...
NYSE:AEE
NYSE:AEEIntegrated Utilities

Ameren (AEE) Valuation Check After Guidance Confirmation And Long Term EPS Growth Plans

Ameren (AEE) is back in focus after affirming its 2026 earnings guidance and outlining a long term EPS growth outlook supported by multi year infrastructure spending and projected rate base expansion. See our latest analysis for Ameren. The recent guidance confirmation and earnings update appear to have kept momentum building, with Ameren’s share price returning 8.75% over the past month and a year-to-date share price return of 10.32%, while five-year total shareholder return sits at...
NasdaqGS:SBGI
NasdaqGS:SBGIMedia

Is Sinclair (SBGI) Attractively Priced After Mixed Long Term Share Price Performance

If you are wondering whether Sinclair's current share price fairly reflects its underlying worth, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question as the stock trades around US$14.06. The share price has seen mixed returns, with a 6.0% decline over the last 7 days and a 6.6% decline over 30 days, along with a 2.9% gain over 1 year and a 6.3% gain over 3 years, while the 5 year return sits at a 46.3% decline. Recent headlines around Sinclair have focused on its position in the...
NYSE:APLE
NYSE:APLEHotel and Resort REITs

Apple Hospitality REIT Reshapes Portfolio And Valuation After Board Change

Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE:APLE) announced the resignation of Board member Kristian Gathright after seven years of service. During 2025, the company shifted 13 Marriott managed hotels to third party franchises and completed the sale of seven hotels. Apple Hospitality REIT also initiated share repurchases and continued investing in property development during 2025. Apple Hospitality REIT, trading at $12.15, has mixed longer term share performance, with a 5 year return of 13.3%, a 1 year...
NasdaqGM:ALNT
NasdaqGM:ALNTElectrical

Is It Too Late To Consider Allient (ALNT) After 164% One Year Share Price Surge

If you are looking at Allient and wondering whether the current share price reflects its underlying value, this article will walk through that question step by step. The stock last closed at US$67.47, with returns of 2.3% over 7 days, 7.1% over 30 days, 21.4% year to date, 163.7% over 1 year, 58.2% over 3 years and 111.1% over 5 years. Recent coverage of Allient has focused on its position in the capital goods sector and how investors are reacting to its share price performance over...
NasdaqGS:KTOS
NasdaqGS:KTOSAerospace & Defense

Kratos Defense Secures Key USAF, Hypersonics And Satellite Contracts Amid Rich Valuation

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NasdaqGS:KTOS) and GE Aerospace have been awarded a major U.S. Air Force contract to design a next generation engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Kratos has also secured work tied to hypersonic vehicle materials testing, expanding its role in high speed defense technologies. In parallel, Kratos is supporting Airbus on ground systems for a software defined satellite, adding to its space and satellite portfolio. For you as an investor, this cluster...
NYSE:ESI
NYSE:ESIChemicals

A Look At Element Solutions (ESI) Valuation As Analyst Upgrades And Earnings Outlook Lift Optimism

Why Element Solutions (ESI) Is Back on Investors’ Radar Renewed interest in Element Solutions (ESI) is being driven by recent analyst upgrades, a higher Zacks rank, and upward revisions to earnings estimates, all coming shortly after its latest earnings release. That shift in sentiment arrives as the company continues repurchasing shares under its long running buyback program and prepares for a high profile appearance at Bank of America’s 2026 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference. See...
NYSE:XYL
NYSE:XYLMachinery

Is Xylem (XYL) Pricing Look Attractive After Recent 9% Share Price Pullback

If you are wondering whether Xylem's current share price lines up with its underlying value, this article walks through the key numbers so you can judge for yourself. Xylem recently closed at US$128.13, with returns of 1.3% over 1 year, 29.4% over 3 years and 33.3% over 5 years. The stock has seen a 9.3% decline over 30 days and a flat 7 day move. Recent headlines around Xylem have focused on its role in the capital goods sector and investor interest in water technology companies. This helps...
NasdaqGS:ZD
NasdaqGS:ZDInteractive Media and Services

Ziff Davis (ZD) One Off Loss And 3.3% Margin Test Bullish Earnings Narrative

Ziff Davis (ZD) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$406.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.01, setting a mixed tone for the year’s finish. The company has seen revenue move from US$412.8 million and EPS of US$1.51 in Q4 FY 2024 to US$406.7 million and EPS of US$0.01 in Q4 FY 2025. Trailing 12 month revenue sits at US$1.5 billion with EPS of US$1.16. With net margin over the last year at 3.3% and a large one off loss weighing on reported profitability, investors are likely to...
NYSE:CVSA
NYSE:CVSAConsumer Services

How Investors May Respond To Covista (ATGE) Extending Revenue Guidance And Launching Its Purpose at Scale Plan

Earlier this week, Covista Inc. reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of US$1,900 million to US$1,940 million and issued new revenue growth targets through 2029 as part of its Investor Day update. The company also launched its multi-year Purpose at Scale growth plan, highlighting partnerships such as GE Healthcare’s HelloAI to expand AI training and support the healthcare workforce. We’ll now examine how Covista’s Purpose at Scale growth plan and long-term revenue guidance shape its...
NYSE:DAL
NYSE:DALAirlines

Will Tariff Ruling and New Finance Chief Change Delta Air Lines' (DAL) Cost and Margin Narrative?

In February 2026, Delta Air Lines announced the upcoming retirement of principal accounting officer William C. Carroll in March 2026 and the appointment of Julia A. McConnell, a seasoned finance leader from WestRock, Carter's, PepsiCo and PwC, as his successor in April 2026, while also confirming it executed no share repurchases under its 2025 buyback authorization in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the same time, a Supreme Court ruling striking down wide-ranging Trump-era tariffs eased cost...
NasdaqGS:WDAY
NasdaqGS:WDAYSoftware

Is Workday’s (WDAY) AI Spending And Buybacks Shifting Its Growth‑Profitability Trade‑Off Under Bhusri?

Workday, Inc. has reported its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results, with quarterly revenue of US$2,532 million and net income of US$145 million, alongside the completion of more than US$2.10 billion in share repurchases across two buyback programs. The return of co-founder Aneel Bhusri as CEO, combined with below-consensus subscription revenue guidance and increased AI investment, is reshaping expectations around how Workday balances growth, profitability, and product...
NasdaqGS:TSLA
NasdaqGS:TSLAAuto

Is Tesla’s Robotaxi Safety Scrutiny Reshaping the Autonomy-Led Investment Case for TSLA?

Tesla recently disclosed that its Austin-based robotaxi fleet has been involved in 14 crashes since June 2025 and received another deadline extension from the NHTSA to supply Full Self-Driving accident data, while core EV demand has softened with lower deliveries and declining European registrations amid reduced incentives and intense competition. At the same time, Tesla is pushing ahead with an expensive pivot toward robotaxis and physical AI, including winding down Model S and X production...
NasdaqGS:WYNN
NasdaqGS:WYNNHospitality

A Look At Wynn Resorts (WYNN) Valuation After Cybersecurity Breach And Tariff-Driven Market Reaction

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) is back in focus after hackers allegedly accessed over 800,000 customer and employee records, triggering class action lawsuits and raising fresh questions about the casino operator’s cybersecurity practices and potential financial exposure. See our latest analysis for Wynn Resorts. Those cybersecurity headlines arrived just after a weaker fourth quarter and a day when new global tariffs helped drive an 8% single-day share price drop. That combination appears to be weighing...