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In early February 2026, reports indicated that JPMorgan Chase significantly increased bonus pools for bankers and traders after a strong year in dealmaking and market activity, with some top performers receiving raises of over 20%. The decision highlights how robust investment banking and trading revenues are feeding directly into compensation, raising questions about future cost discipline and profitability trade-offs as the firm leans more on performance-based pay. With JPMorgan Chase...

If you are wondering whether Valaris is still good value after its recent run, the starting point is understanding how the current share price lines up against a few different valuation yardsticks. The stock last closed at US$62.41, with returns of 8.1% over the past week, 21.5% over the past month, 19.7% year to date and 36.1% over the past year, while the 3 year return sits at a 20.7% decline. Recent trading activity has kept Valaris on the radar of investors who follow offshore drilling...

In late January 2026, ServiceNow reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher revenue and earnings, raised its 2026 subscription revenue outlook, expanded its equity buyback authorization to US$9.50 billion, and announced deeper AI collaborations and large enterprise wins with partners including Anthropic, Panasonic Avionics, and Fiserv. An important twist is that ServiceNow highlighted rapid AI adoption across its platform, such as Now Assist and Claude-powered Build...

Northern Trust recently reported strong fourth-quarter 2025 results, with higher pre-tax pre-provision income, lower provisions, and revenue above market forecasts, and raised its medium-term pre-tax margin and return-on-equity targets to reflect greater confidence in its profitability profile. At the same time, the firm highlighted momentum in fee-based businesses and effective expense management, reinforcing how its operating model can support improved efficiency and returns over...

NGL Energy Partners LP recently reported its third-quarter and nine-month results to December 31, 2025, showing higher net income despite lower revenue and highlighting record performance in its Water Solutions segment. A separate announcement from Natura Resources LLC revealed a collaboration with NGL to pair molten-salt nuclear reactor technology with produced water treatment and desalination, underscoring NGL’s push to turn produced water into a long-term infrastructure business. We’ll...

Southern Copper Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$3,869.8 million and net income of US$1,307.9 million, alongside a higher full-year profit, and announced a quarterly cash dividend of US$1 per share plus a stock dividend of 0.0085 shares per share. The combination of stronger year-over-year earnings and an enhanced mix of cash and stock dividends signals management’s confidence in returning more capital to shareholders. With this backdrop of robust earnings growth...

Costco Wholesale (COST) just reported January net sales of US$21.33b, up 9.3% year on year, alongside 7.1% comparable sales growth and strong digital gains, giving investors fresh insight into the membership driven warehouse model. See our latest analysis for Costco Wholesale. The strong January sales update has arrived alongside a sharp rebound in Costco Wholesale’s share price, with a 30 day share price return of 13.44% and a year to date share price return of 17.16% helping reverse last...

Baron Health Care Fund has initiated a new position in Welltower (NYSE:WELL). The fund cites strong secular demand trends in senior housing as a key factor. Baron also highlights confidence in Welltower's management and its all in compensation program. For you as an investor, this move puts fresh attention on Welltower, a major real estate investment trust focused on senior housing and health care properties. The fund's interest aligns with long term demand drivers such as aging populations...

Why Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Is On Investors’ Radar Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (MDGL) has drawn attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock up 3.1% over the past day but showing weaker returns over the past month. See our latest analysis for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals. The 3.1% one-day share price gain comes after weaker recent momentum, with a 30-day share price return of a 14.9% decline and a year-to-date share price return of a 19.6% decline. However, the 1-year total...

If you are wondering whether Chesapeake Utilities at around US$129.87 is offering fair value or if you might be paying up for reliability, this article is designed to help you assess that question clearly. The stock has returned 0.9% over the last 7 days, 7.4% over 30 days, 4.5% year to date, 7.4% over 1 year and 40.2% over 5 years, which may have some investors rethinking both its growth potential and its risk profile. Recent coverage of Chesapeake Utilities has focused on its role as a...

Annual results put First Merchants in focus First Merchants (FRME) has captured investor attention after reporting full year 2025 earnings, with higher net interest income and net income, alongside a quarter that included increased net charge offs. See our latest analysis for First Merchants. That annual report appears to have caught the market’s eye, with the share price at US$42.34 and a 90 day share price return of 17.55% alongside a 5 year total shareholder return of 21%. This suggests...

AbbVie has submitted regulatory applications to the FDA and EMA for Rinvoq as a potential systemic treatment for non segmental vitiligo. The filings target a condition where there are currently no approved systemic therapies, highlighting a major unmet medical need. The move could broaden the use of one of AbbVie's key immunology assets beyond its existing indications. For investors following AbbVie, NYSE:ABBV, this update comes with the stock recently closing at $223.43. The company has...

Palomar Holdings (NasdaqGS:PLMR) has completed its acquisition of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company. The company has also secured $450 million in new unsecured financing. The transaction expands Palomar's surety franchise and broadens its geographic footprint. The new financing is intended to support Palomar's operational scale and financial flexibility. Palomar Holdings focuses on specialty insurance, and adding The Gray Casualty & Surety Company gives it a larger presence in the surety...

What Chart Industries’ recent performance data tells you Chart Industries (GTLS) has drawn investor attention after recent share performance data highlighted mixed short term moves alongside stronger multi year returns, prompting closer scrutiny of how current fundamentals line up with the price. See our latest analysis for Chart Industries. At a share price of $207.45, Chart Industries has seen only modest recent share price moves. A 1 year total shareholder return of 5.59% and a 3 year...

In late January 2026, Hecla Mining Company reported higher full-year 2025 production of silver, gold and lead, issued 2026 production guidance, and scheduled a call to discuss the acquisition of its Quebec assets. The combination of rising precious metals prices, stronger output and a focus on reinvestment over higher dividends is reshaping how investors assess Hecla’s operations and capital allocation. With recent share gains and fresh 2026 production guidance, we’ll now explore how Hecla’s...

In early February 2026, Johnson Controls International reported first-quarter results with higher revenue and earnings year on year, raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, and filed a universal shelf registration covering multiple types of securities. Alongside these financial updates, the company unveiled several advanced YORK chiller technologies and design guides aimed at high-density AI data centers, underscoring its push into mission-critical cooling and digital service...

If you are wondering whether Revvity is offering fair value at its current share price, this article walks through what the numbers are really saying. The stock closed at US$101.59, with returns of a 6.6% decline over 7 days, a 1.4% decline over 30 days, a 3.5% gain year to date, and a 14.3% decline over 1 year. Taken together, this gives you a mixed picture of sentiment and risk. Recent coverage of Revvity has focused on its position in the pharmaceuticals and biotech space and how the...

In early February 2026, Western Digital used its Innovation Day to outline an AI-centric storage roadmap featuring 40TB hard drives in customer qualification, a path to 100TB+ capacities by 2029, new high-bandwidth and power-optimized HDD technologies, and an intelligent software layer targeting large-scale data users. The company coupled these technology disclosures with a US$4.00 billion increase to its share repurchase authorization, bringing the total program to US$6.00 billion and...

In early February 2026, ePlus inc. reported higher quarterly and nine-month results, raised its full-year 2026 net sales growth guidance to 20%–22% year over year on a base of US$2.01 billion, declared a US$0.25 quarterly dividend, updated its share repurchase activity, and signaled ongoing interest in acquisitions supported by a new universal shelf registration. An interesting angle for investors is how ePlus is pairing strong earnings momentum with plans to expand AI-driven solutions,...

A10 Networks has reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$80.36 million and net income of US$9.87 million, with full-year revenue reaching US$290.56 million alongside confirmed 2026 guidance for double‑digit revenue and earnings growth and an approved quarterly dividend of US$0.06 per share. Beyond the headline numbers, management is tying its higher 2026 outlook and upcoming Investor Day to growing demand for AI-driven networking and security solutions, signaling how it intends to...

Why Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR) is on investors’ radar Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR) is drawing renewed attention after recent share price swings, with the stock closing at $38.97 as investors reassess its role within industrial real estate exposure. See our latest analysis for Rexford Industrial Realty. Rexford’s recent 0.65% 1 day share price return comes after a softer patch, with the 90 day share price return of 6.86% and 3 year total shareholder return of 30.19% pointing to...

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) is facing heightened regulatory and legal scrutiny over its compounded semaglutide weight loss pill, launched as a lower cost alternative to Wegovy. The FDA has issued public statements targeting unapproved compounded GLP-1 drugs and has specifically referenced Hims & Hers in this context. The Department of Health and Human Services has referred Hims & Hers to the Department of Justice for a potential investigation into federal law compliance. Novo Nordisk is...

Champion Homes (SKY) shares moved after the company reported fourth quarter 2025 results with adjusted earnings and EBITDA above analyst expectations, stronger free cash flow, and net sales growth despite pressure on operating margins. See our latest analysis for Champion Homes. At a share price of $83.59, Champion Homes has seen a 6.65% 7 day share price return and a softer 30 day share price return of 4.03%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 19.53% contrasts with a 5 year total...

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) recently reported fourth quarter 2025 results that came in ahead of revenue and earnings estimates, supported by low cost deposits, disciplined expenses, stable asset quality, and maintained capital strength. See our latest analysis for Westamerica Bancorporation. At a share price of $52.48, Westamerica Bancorporation has seen momentum build recently, with a 30 day share price return of 9.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 7.07%. This suggests...