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NasdaqGS:NTCT
NasdaqGS:NTCTCommunications

NetScout’s New Omnis AI Platform for Telecom Data Might Change The Case For Investing In NetScout Systems (NTCT)

In February 2026, NetScout Systems extended its Omnis AI Insights platform to communications service providers, introducing Omnis AI Sensor and Omnis AI Streamer to convert raw network telemetry into real-time, AI-ready smart data across 5G, RAN, Core, MEC, and transport domains. This move directly targets one of telecom operators’ largest AI hurdles, data quality and readiness, by offering curated, high-fidelity feeds designed to support agentic AI for customer experience, network...
NasdaqCM:MLTX
NasdaqCM:MLTXBiotechs

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) Is Up 19.0% After Positive Phase 2 Axial Spondyloarthritis Data Release - Has The Bull Case Changed?

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics recently reported positive Phase 2 S-OLARIS trial results showing that its tri-specific Nanobody sonelokimab achieved clinically meaningful benefits in patients with axial spondyloarthritis, including high ASAS40 response rates by Week 12 and reductions in joint inflammation markers. The data also suggested a potential effect on osteoblast activity in affected joints, raising interest in whether sonelokimab might influence longer-term disease progression in axial...
NasdaqCM:RIOT
NasdaqCM:RIOTSoftware

Riot Platforms (RIOT) Valuation After Activist Push Toward AI And High Performance Computing Data Centers

Riot Platforms (RIOT) is back in focus after activist investor Starboard Value pressed management to accelerate its shift from bitcoin mining into AI and high performance computing data centers, highlighting the recent long term AMD lease. See our latest analysis for Riot Platforms. Those calls for faster change come after a choppy year for Riot’s share price, with a recent 7 day share price return of 3.02% and a 30 day share price return of a 9.26% decline, set against a 1 year total...
NYSE:SPG
NYSE:SPGRetail REITs

How Investors May Respond To Simon Property Group (SPG) CEO’s Klépierre Exit And Boston Luxury Redevelopment

Simon Property Group recently announced that CEO David Simon resigned from the Supervisory Board of European retail real estate company Klépierre S.A. on February 19, 2026, while also advancing a major luxury-focused redevelopment of the former Neiman Marcus space at Copley Place in Boston. Together, these developments highlight Simon’s evolving approach to European governance and its continued emphasis on remixing premier properties to attract high-end retailers and experiential dining...
NasdaqGS:QLYS
NasdaqGS:QLYSSoftware

Assessing Qualys (QLYS) Valuation After Claude Code Security Renews AI Competition Concerns

AI competition spotlight on Qualys Interest in Qualys (QLYS) has picked up after Anthropic announced Claude Code Security, an AI tool that autonomously scans codebases and suggests patches, prompting investors to reconsider how emerging AI products could affect established cybersecurity platforms. See our latest analysis for Qualys. Qualys has been under pressure for a while, and the 10.21% one day share price decline tied to the Claude Code Security headlines comes on top of a 28.05% 30 day...
NYSE:VSH
NYSE:VSHElectronic

Assessing Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) Valuation After New Automotive And Industrial Resistor Launches

Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) has just rolled out two AEC-Q200 qualified thick film resistor series, aimed at ultra compact designs and sulfur rich environments, prompting fresh attention on how this product push intersects with the stock. See our latest analysis for Vishay Intertechnology. Vishay Intertechnology’s recent resistor launches come at a time when the share price is US$19.67, with a 90 day share price return of 53.07% but a 5 year total shareholder return decline of 8.93%,...
NYSE:HII
NYSE:HIIAerospace & Defense

How Investors Are Reacting To Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) AI Welding Partnership With Path Robotics

On 17 February 2026, Path Robotics announced a memorandum of understanding with Huntington Ingalls Industries to explore integrating its physical AI welding technology into HII’s shipbuilding operations, targeting autonomous capability development, workforce training, and an intellectual property framework for AI-based welding systems. The partnership’s focus on AI-driven autonomous welding that can adapt to complex, real-world shipyard conditions highlights how automation could reshape...
NasdaqGS:GILT
NasdaqGS:GILTCommunications

Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) Is Up 7.4% After New Defense Orders And 2026 Revenue Outlook - What's Changed

In February 2026, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. reported full-year 2025 sales of US$451.66 million alongside new defense orders totaling about US$25 million from Israel’s and a European Ministry of Defense for advanced satellite communication systems. These contracts, together with management’s 2026 revenue guidance of US$500 million to US$520 million, highlight growing defense-related demand even as profitability metrics have not moved in line with the sharp increase in sales. Now we’ll...
NYSE:BHC
NYSE:BHCPharmaceuticals

The Bull Case For Bausch Health (BHC) Could Change Following Mixed 2025 Results And 2026 Outlook Guidance

In February 2026, Bausch Health Companies reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$2,796 million and a net loss of US$112 million, alongside full-year 2025 revenue of US$10.27 billion, net income of US$157 million, and a US$145 million goodwill impairment, while also issuing 2026 revenue guidance of US$10.63–US$10.88 billion. A day later, the company and its OraPharma dental unit marked the 25th anniversary of ARESTIN, currently the only FDA-approved locally applied antibiotic adjunct for...
NYSE:FCPT
NYSE:FCPTSpecialized REITs

How Investors May Respond To Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) 2025 Revenue Growth Amid Flat EPS

In February 2026, Four Corners Property Trust reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue of US$75.67 million and net income of US$29.44 million, and full-year revenue of US$294.13 million and net income of US$112.36 million. An interesting takeaway is that while full-year revenue and net income increased compared to the prior year, basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations only edged up slightly to US$1.09, highlighting the impact of...
NYSE:JEF
NYSE:JEFCapital Markets

Is Jefferies’ New Long‑Dated Debt Mix Quietly Redefining Its Funding Strategy Narrative (JEF)?

In February 2026, Jefferies Financial Group issued multiple senior unsecured notes, including fixed- and step-up coupon bonds maturing in 2032, 2033, 2041 and 2056, to raise capital at par with modest issue discounts. The mix of long-dated, callable step-up and fixed-rate notes highlights Jefferies’ emphasis on flexible, unsecured funding across a wide range of maturities. We will now examine how this expanded use of long-dated, callable senior unsecured debt shapes Jefferies’ broader...
NYSE:UVV
NYSE:UVVTobacco

Universal (UVV) Valuation Check After Softer Earnings And Paused Share Buybacks

Universal (UVV) is back in focus after reporting third quarter and nine month results to December 31, 2025, showing lower sales and net income year on year, with no share repurchases completed. See our latest analysis for Universal. Universal’s recent earnings softness sits against a relatively steady share price, with a 90 day share price return of 3.9% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 7.26%. This suggests modest but ongoing momentum despite weaker quarterly results and inactive...
NYSE:SYF
NYSE:SYFConsumer Finance

Will New CareCredit Integrations and Debt Offering Reshape Synchrony Financial’s (SYF) Embedded Finance Narrative?

In February 2026, Weave and Planet DDS each announced new integrations of Synchrony’s CareCredit patient financing into their healthcare software platforms, while Synchrony also completed a US$750 million fixed-to-floating senior unsecured notes offering due 2032. Together, these moves deepen CareCredit’s role inside everyday healthcare workflows and give Synchrony added funding flexibility to support its embedded financing ambitions. Next, we’ll examine how embedding CareCredit into...
NasdaqGS:REG
NasdaqGS:REGRetail REITs

How Regency Centers’ Expanded Shelf Registration Could Shape Financing Flexibility for REG Investors

In February 2026, Regency Centers Corporation filed an omnibus shelf registration that covers common and preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, purchase contracts, units, and debt securities of Regency Centers, L.P., giving it the legal framework to issue a wide range of securities as needed. This broad shelf registration expands Regency Centers’ optionality for future financing or corporate actions, which investors often watch closely for signals about potential development,...
NYSE:SNDR
NYSE:SNDRTransportation

A Look At Schneider National (SNDR) Valuation After 10 K Highlights Operations Acquisitions And Capital Plans

Schneider National (SNDR) is back in focus after its latest 10-K highlighted operational results across Truckload, Intermodal, and Logistics, as well as acquisitions, debt reduction, share repurchases, and planned 2026 capital spending of $400 million to $450 million. See our latest analysis for Schneider National. At a share price of $29.31, Schneider National has seen a 35.63% 90-day share price return and a 9.1% 1-year total shareholder return, suggesting recent momentum has picked up...
NYSE:FN
NYSE:FNElectronic

Assessing Fabrinet (FN) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Growing AI And Data Center Demand

Why Fabrinet (FN) is suddenly back on investors’ radar Fabrinet (FN) has jumped into focus after a 6.3% single-day move that followed quarterly results beating expectations and guidance that pointed to continued sequential growth supported by AI and data center optical demand. See our latest analysis for Fabrinet. That 6.3% 1 day share price move at a latest share price of $546.13 sits on top of a 16.97% 30 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. Momentum has...
NYSE:FBP
NYSE:FBPBanks

Is First BanCorp’s CFO Succession Plan Shaping a New Capital Management Narrative for FBP?

First BanCorp. has announced that long-serving Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Orlando Berges will retire on June 30, 2026, with current Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Said Ortiz set to assume the CFO and Executive Vice President roles from July 1, 2026, following a planned transition period. The decision to elevate Ortiz, an internal leader with deep experience in the bank’s finance and control functions, signals an emphasis on continuity in...
NYSE:SW
NYSE:SWPackaging

Does Smurfit Westrock (SW) Closing Quebec Capacity Reveal a Deeper Shift in Portfolio Strategy?

Smurfit Westrock Plc has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly sales edging up to US$7,580 million while net income fell to US$97 million, and full-year sales rising to US$31.18 billion alongside net income of US$699 million. Alongside these results, the company moved to close a paper machine and related extrusion facility in Quebec, signaling an effort to streamline its solid bleached sulfate portfolio and sharpen the competitiveness of its paperboard...
NasdaqGS:BKNG
NasdaqGS:BKNGHospitality

A Look At Booking Holdings (BKNG) Valuation After Q4 Beat And First Ever Stock Split Announcement

Booking Holdings (BKNG) is back in focus after Q4 2025 earnings topped revenue and adjusted EPS expectations, and management unveiled the company’s first-ever 25-for-1 stock split, which is set for early April. See our latest analysis for Booking Holdings. The Q4 beat and stock split arrive after a choppy stretch, with a 1-day share price return of 1.73% set against a 30-day share price return decline of 20.04% and a year to date share price return decline of 23.41%. Even so, the 3-year total...
NasdaqGS:BCRX
NasdaqGS:BCRXBiotechs

Assessing BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

What recent performance says about BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX) has been trading in a tight range, with the stock near US$7.45 after a gain of about 10% over the past week and month, yet a roughly 10% decline over the past year. See our latest analysis for BioCryst Pharmaceuticals. For BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, the recent 10.2% 7 day share price return and 9.7% 30 day share price return contrast with a 10.1% 1 year total shareholder return decline, which may...
NasdaqGS:EBAY
NasdaqGS:EBAYMultiline Retail

Evaluating eBay (EBAY) After Mixed Short Term Moves And Strong One Year Returns

What eBay’s Recent Performance Tells You Right Now eBay (EBAY) has been back on investors’ radars after a mixed stretch, with the stock up 3.9% over the past week but showing a 5.9% decline over the past month. Over the past 3 months, eBay has delivered an 8.9% return, while its 1 year total return stands at 28.9%. Against that backdrop, investors are weighing how the company’s current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for eBay. At a share price of $88.07,...
NasdaqGS:ICFI
NasdaqGS:ICFIProfessional Services

Assessing ICF International (ICFI) Valuation After Expanded Southern California Edison Energy Efficiency Contract

ICF International (ICFI) recently secured a multi million dollar contract amendment from Southern California Edison, more than tripling its role in the utility's Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program and expanding its support for regional agricultural customers. See our latest analysis for ICF International. The contract news comes after a mixed stretch for investors, with a 30 day share price return showing an 18.61% decline, a 3.05% gain over 90 days, and a 20.57% drop in 1 year total...
NYSE:CHE
NYSE:CHEHealthcare

What Chemed (CHE)'s Bigger Buyback and 219th Straight Dividend Mean For Shareholders

Chemed Corporation recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.60 per share, payable on March 13, 2026, marking its 219th consecutive quarterly payout over 54 years as a public company. On the same day, Chemed increased its share repurchase authorization by US$300 million to US$3.05 billion, underscoring ongoing use of capital returns alongside its long-running dividend program. Next, we’ll examine how Chemed’s expanded US$3.05 billion buyback authorization shapes the company’s...
NasdaqGS:GTM
NasdaqGS:GTMInteractive Media and Services

Stronger Profits, New Buyback and Board Shift Might Change The Case For Investing In ZoomInfo (GTM)

In February 2026, ZoomInfo Technologies reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher sales and net income, issued revenue guidance for the first quarter and full year 2026, adopted a new US$1.00 billion share repurchase program after completing US$797.88 million of prior buybacks, filed a US$100.68 million shelf registration for ESOP-related common stock, and appointed Owen Wurzbacher as Lead Independent Director. Together, these actions highlight stronger profitability,...