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Why Laureate Education is on investors’ radar today Laureate Education (LAUR) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading data highlighted its share performance over the past month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess the higher education provider’s current valuation. See our latest analysis for Laureate Education. The recent 90 day share price return of 12.17%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 78.19% and very large 5 year total shareholder return, suggests...

American Express completed several large fixed income offerings totaling over $3.5b in recent days. The capital raise coincides with a company focus on premium card growth and a shift in marketing toward higher end and younger customers. Leadership is emphasizing long term premium positioning while seeking to attract younger, high spend clients. American Express (NYSE: AXP) is currently trading at $349.63, with the share price up 11.9% over the past year and 193.2% over the past five years...

CleanSpark reported unaudited January 2026 production of 573 bitcoin, with an average daily output of 18.47 and a peak day of 21.77, ahead of first-quarter results due on February 5. Amid a shift toward capital-intensive AI and high-performance computing data centers and greater use of options on its bitcoin holdings, the company’s higher leverage is drawing closer scrutiny of liquidity and risk management. Next, we’ll examine how heightened capital intensity in AI and high-performance...

In late January 2026, Credo Technology Group Holding introduced its Blue Heron 224G AI scale-up retimer, built on a 3nm process to extend 224G cable and backplane links across UALink, ESUN, and Ethernet in AI data centers. This product, alongside a new patent license and mutual covenant agreement with 3M on active electrical cable technology, underlines Credo’s push to become core connectivity infrastructure for hyperscale AI workloads. We’ll now examine how the Blue Heron launch and its...

Berkshire Hathaway, now led operationally by Greg Abel, is reported to be considering a sale of its sizeable stake in Kraft Heinz. Any move by Berkshire would mark a shift from Warren Buffett’s long standing approach to the investment and could reshape Kraft Heinz’s ownership profile. The potential exit follows earlier board changes at Kraft Heinz and past public comments from Buffett about the investment’s challenges. Kraft Heinz (NasdaqGS: KHC) last closed at $23.87, with the share price...

D.R. Horton, along with other large U.S. homebuilders, is working on a proposal to build nearly a million entry level "Trump Homes." The plan focuses on addressing housing affordability through new ownership pathways backed by private capital. The initiative targets first time and lower income buyers who face barriers to traditional homeownership. D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI), one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, is stepping into the affordability debate with this large scale concept at a time...

Investors may be wondering whether Selective Insurance Group is attractively priced right now or if the recent attention has moved it away from a fair entry point. The stock last closed at US$86.82, with returns of 7.7% over the past week, 4.0% over the last month, 4.0% year to date, 6.0% over 1 year, negative 11.6% over 3 years, and 41.6% over 5 years, which gives a mixed picture of recent and longer term performance. Recent news coverage around Selective Insurance Group has centered on its...

Multiple open market share sales by Harmony Biosciences Holdings (HRMY) Chief Financial Officer Sandip Kapadia, culminating in a full exit from direct equity ownership, have put the company’s insider activity firmly in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Harmony Biosciences Holdings. The recent insider sales have landed against a mixed performance backdrop, with the share price at US$37.48 and a 90 day share price return of 19.55% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder...

Atlassian (NasdaqGS:TEAM) has partnered with Anthropic as an official AI thinking partner for the Williams F1 team. The collaboration focuses on applying AI to elite motorsports operations over a new multi year period. The partnership highlights Atlassian's growing involvement in real world AI deployments beyond its internal product suite. Atlassian enters this agreement with a current share price of $105.0 and a value_score of 4, after a 66.8% decline over the past year and a 57.7% decline...

CenterPoint Energy recently reported strong third quarter 2025 results, with adjusted earnings per share rising more than 60% year over year and management reaffirming its higher 2025 adjusted EPS guidance amid growing demand. An especially important detail was Houston Electric’s industrial throughput increasing more than 17% year over year, highlighting how industrial demand is becoming a key driver for the utility’s performance. With this backdrop of robust earnings and accelerating...

Triumph Financial (TFIN) is back in focus after reporting full year 2025 results that topped Wall Street expectations, supported by cost discipline, a growing payments business, and new freight clients such as J.B. Hunt. See our latest analysis for Triumph Financial. The recent earnings beat and new freight partnerships have come alongside a 90 day share price return of 19.66%, while the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 15.82% shows longer term momentum has yet to catch up. If...

In recent weeks, analysts have reaffirmed and upgraded their views on BrightSpring Health Services, citing its home- and community-based care platform across Pharmacy Solutions and Provider Services as a key strength. This wave of positive research coverage underscores how BrightSpring’s reinvestment-heavy approach and focus on patient-centered care are shaping expectations around its expansion path. We’ll now examine how this increased analyst confidence in BrightSpring’s patient-centered...

If you are asking yourself whether Analog Devices at around US$311 per share looks expensive or reasonable, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article will help unpack. The stock has recently delivered returns of 2.5% over the last 7 days, 13.7% over the last 30 days, 13.7% year to date and 53.6% over the past year, with longer term returns of 81.2% over 3 years and 122.2% over 5 years. These moves have come alongside ongoing interest in the semiconductor space and continuing...

In recent months, Progress Software has drawn attention for its acquisition-driven expansion, highlighted by the October 2024 purchase of ShareFile from Citrix for US$875 million, which lifted the company’s leverage above 3.5x and put more emphasis on future organic performance. This shift has raised questions about the balance between acquisition-led growth and underlying cash generation as investors assess how Progress Software will run the business with higher debt and tougher...

If you are wondering whether Agnico Eagle Mines is attractively priced after its strong run, this article walks through how the market might be valuing the stock today. The share price recently closed at US$197.35, with returns of 15.8% over the last 30 days and 109.1% over the past year, despite an 8.7% decline over the last week. Recent news around Agnico Eagle Mines has focused on its position in the gold mining sector, including commentary on how gold producers are reacting to shifts in...

In January 2026, Archera announced it had expanded its relationship with Ingram Micro, extending access to its cloud cost optimization and Insured Commitment offerings across Ingram Micro’s cloud service provider, reseller, and MSP network in the US and Canada. The move deepens joint go-to-market efforts and executive alignment, positioning Ingram Micro more firmly within the growing FinOps ecosystem for cloud customers. Next, we will consider how this broader FinOps-focused partnership with...

Trex Company (TREX) has been in focus after reporting third quarter results that included 22% net sales growth, 33% adjusted EBITDA growth, lower full year 2025 guidance, and plans for production cuts and inventory normalization. See our latest analysis for Trex Company. The recent quarterly update and softer Repair & Remodel backdrop come after a sharp reset in investor expectations. The 30-day share price return of 18.39% and 90-day share price return of 30.80% sit against a 1-year total...

Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) has secured major liquid hydrogen supply contracts with NASA. The agreements reinforce APD's role as a key supplier for existing and future NASA space missions. The contracts highlight APD's capabilities in clean hydrogen solutions for aerospace and energy applications. For you as an investor, this news sits at the intersection of space and clean energy, two areas getting a lot of attention. Air Products and Chemicals, a large industrial gases company,...

What Altria's Recent Performance Tells You Altria Group's valuation score of 4 out of 6 hints that the stock may offer some value, but the real question is how those checks line up with the price you see today. Over the last year, the share price return of 30.7%, along with 12.0% over the past month and 0.8% over the last week, gives you a recent performance profile that is hard to ignore. These returns sit alongside a longer term picture, with 12.0% year to date, 75.0% over 3 years, and...

Paramount’s latest announcements confirm that Scream 7 will become the franchise’s first-ever IMAX release with early fan screenings, while director S.S. Rajamouli has cited an IMAX nature documentary as a key visual inspiration for his upcoming epic Varanasi, slated for theatrical release in 2027. Together, these developments highlight IMAX’s growing role in shaping both blockbuster franchise releases and the creative ambitions of high-profile filmmakers. Against this backdrop, we’ll...

As the United States stock market kicks off February with a strong performance, marked by significant gains in major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500, investors are keenly observing opportunities amidst fluctuating economic signals. In this vibrant market environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly appealing as they offer potential value when trading below their intrinsic worth.

As February begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown a strong start with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs, indicating a positive market momentum. In this thriving environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often reflect confidence from those closest to the business in its potential for future success.

As February 2026 begins, U.S. stock markets have shown strength, with major indexes like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posting notable gains. In this context of market optimism and economic developments, investors are exploring opportunities across various sectors. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat outdated moniker, remain relevant as they often represent smaller or newer companies that can offer unique growth potential at lower price points. When backed by strong financials and solid...

As February 2026 begins, U.S. stock indexes have shown a strong start to the month, with key indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 climbing significantly, reflecting positive market sentiment despite recent economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires careful consideration of factors like market resilience and potential for growth amidst broader economic shifts.