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NYSE:QXO
NYSE:QXOTrade Distributors

QXO Kodiak Deal Expands U.S. Reach And Raises Valuation Questions

QXO (NYSE:QXO) agreed to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25b, expanding its reach in U.S. construction products distribution. The deal adds new building product categories and regional markets to QXO's platform. QXO plans to use technology, including AI driven inventory tools, to pursue operational efficiencies across the combined business. For investors watching QXO at a share price of $25.92, this transaction represents a major step in reshaping the business mix. The stock is up...
NasdaqGS:NTAP
NasdaqGS:NTAPTech

Is It Time To Reconsider NetApp (NTAP) After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether NetApp's current share price still reflects good value, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. NetApp closed at US$98.22 recently, with returns of a 1.4% decline over 7 days, an 8.4% decline over 30 days, a 7.7% decline year to date, a 14.8% decline over 1 year, 54.2% over 3 years and 62.4% over 5 years. Recent coverage of NetApp has focused on its role in data storage and cloud solutions and how investor expectations...
NYSE:WSM
NYSE:WSMSpecialty Retail

Is Williams Sonoma (WSM) Still Attractive After Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Run

If you are wondering whether Williams-Sonoma is still good value after its strong run in recent years, you are not alone. This article will focus squarely on what the current price might mean for potential investors. The stock last closed at US$206.79, with a return of 10.1% year to date and a 1.4% return over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 230.0% and 256.7% respectively, despite small pullbacks of 2.7% over the last week and 0.6% over the last month. Recent...
NYSE:CMP
NYSE:CMPMetals and Mining

Compass Minerals (CMP) Is Up 8.2% After Swinging Back To Profitability In Q1 2025 – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Compass Minerals International, Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 results on February 4, 2026, with sales rising to US$396.1 million from US$307.2 million a year earlier and net income improving to US$18.6 million from a net loss of US$23.6 million. The shift from a basic loss per share of US$0.57 from continuing operations to earnings of US$0.43 highlights a clear turnaround in profitability and cost control. With the company returning to profitability this quarter, we’ll examine how this...
NasdaqGS:ALKS
NasdaqGS:ALKSBiotechs

Assessing Alkermes (ALKS) Valuation After Recent Share Price Swings

Alkermes overview and recent share performance Alkermes (ALKS) has drawn investor interest after recent trading showed a 4.6% one day decline, a small loss over the past week, and gains over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Alkermes. Zooming out, Alkermes’ recent 14.2% 1 month and 14.6% 3 month share price returns contrast with a 7.5% 1 year total shareholder return decline, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 72.1% points to a much stronger longer...
NasdaqGS:PDFS
NasdaqGS:PDFSSemiconductor

Why PDF Solutions (PDFS) Is Up 18.8% After Record 2025 Sales And 2026 Growth Outlook - And What's Next

In February 2026, PDF Solutions, Inc. reported that full-year 2025 revenue rose to US$219.02 million from US$179.47 million, while shifting from net income of US$4.06 million to a small net loss of US$0.64 million. The company also highlighted record fourth-quarter and annual revenues, its largest-ever acquisition of SecureWise, and guidance for 2026 revenue to grow in line with a 20% long-term target as it evolves into a broader semiconductor execution platform. Next, we’ll examine how PDF...
NYSE:WY
NYSE:WYSpecialized REITs

Does Weyerhaeuser’s (WY) Cash Return Framework Reveal Its True Capital Allocation Priorities?

Weyerhaeuser recently declared a quarterly base cash dividend of US$0.21 per share, payable on March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. The company also reiterated its cash return framework, aiming to distribute a large portion of annual adjusted funds available for distribution through a mix of base dividends, potential supplemental payouts, and opportunistic share repurchases. We’ll now consider how Weyerhaeuser’s reaffirmed commitment to returning most adjusted funds...
NasdaqGS:PENN
NasdaqGS:PENNHospitality

Does PENN Entertainment (PENN) Offer Value After Multi‑Year Share Price Slump

If you are wondering whether PENN Entertainment's current share price reflects its true worth, this article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. Over shorter timeframes, the stock has been mixed, with a 0.2% move over the last week, a 10.3% decline over the past month, a 16.4% decline year to date, and a 44.7% decline over the last year, adding to a 61.4% decline over three years and an 89.3% decline over five years. Recent attention on PENN has largely focused...
NYSE:AU
NYSE:AUMetals and Mining

AngloGold Ashanti Expands Nevertire Exploration As Valuation Gap Persists

AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) and joint venture partner Kincora Copper have expanded exploration at the Nevertire and Nevertire South projects after positive initial drilling results. The companies are increasing the prospective strike length in the area and ramping up geophysical surveys and further drilling activity. The move follows Phase 1 work that returned encouraging data, prompting a wider exploration program targeting copper and gold potential. For investors tracking NYSE:AU, this...
NasdaqGS:PEP
NasdaqGS:PEPBeverage

A Look At PepsiCo (PEP) Valuation After Earnings Beat And New Capital Return Plans

Earnings beat puts PepsiCo (PEP) back in focus PepsiCo (PEP) has moved back onto investors’ radar after its latest earnings topped market expectations, supported by affordability efforts in snacks and drinks, tighter cost control, and updated capital return plans. See our latest analysis for PepsiCo. The latest earnings beat and dividend increase come as PepsiCo’s 1 month share price return of 16.53% and year to date share price return of 17.56% point to improving momentum, supported by...
NasdaqGS:SABR
NasdaqGS:SABRHospitality

Can Sabre (SABR) Turn Its New AI Travel Assistant Into a Durable Distribution Edge?

In early February 2026, Sabre Corporation announced a partnership with PayPal and Mindtrip to build an AI-powered travel assistant that lets consumers move from inspiration to booking and trip management in a single conversational experience, with an initial flight-focused launch planned for the second quarter of 2026. This collaboration links Sabre’s enterprise travel infrastructure, Mindtrip’s conversational agent, and PayPal’s embedded payments into one flow that could materially change...
NYSE:BK
NYSE:BKCapital Markets

BNY Deepens Cross Border Role With Chilwa ADR And Williams F1 Deal

BNY has been appointed as depositary bank for Chilwa Minerals' new ADR program, supporting the issuer's path toward a planned Nasdaq listing. BNY also entered a long term partnership with the Williams F1 Team, creating new branding and client engagement opportunities tied to global motorsport. BNY, trading on the NYSE under ticker NYSE:BK, last closed at $114.91. The share price is up 35.0% over the past year, 143.5% over three years, and 213.7% over five years. Year to date, the stock...
NYSE:PARR
NYSE:PARROil and Gas

A Look At Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) Valuation After Strong One Year Shareholder Returns

What Par Pacific Holdings investors can take from the latest moves Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) has been drawing attention after recent trading, with the share price last closing at $41.41. For context, the stock shows mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. The company reports revenue of US$7,483.631 and net income of US$235.996, with both revenue and net income growth running below zero on an annual basis. That backdrop, combined with a value score of 5, gives investors a...
NasdaqGS:VTRS
NasdaqGS:VTRSPharmaceuticals

Is Viatris (VTRS) Quietly Repositioning Its Deal-Making Strategy With a New Chief Legal Officer?

Viatris Inc. recently appointed Matthew J. Maletta as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 9, 2026, bringing nearly 30 years of pharmaceutical legal experience spanning generics, branded drugs, and complex corporate transactions, while long-serving legal leader Brian Roman transitions to an advisory role through April 1, 2026. Maletta’s track record in major industry deals and corporate restructurings suggests Viatris is reinforcing its in-house legal capabilities for handling large-scale...
NYSE:UTZ
NYSE:UTZFood

Assessing Utz Brands (UTZ) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness And Margin Improvement Plans

Why Utz Brands has caught investor attention Utz Brands (UTZ) has drawn fresh interest after recent share price weakness, with the stock closing at $9.00 and showing negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year, and 3 year period. See our latest analysis for Utz Brands. The recent 1 day share price return of a 19.14% decline, alongside weaker 7 day and 30 day share price returns, aligns with a much steeper 1 year total shareholder return decline of 33.56%. This suggests...
NYSE:FOUR
NYSE:FOURDiversified Financial

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Simplifies Governance Structure – What Does It Reveal About Its Long-Term Strategy?

Shift4 Payments recently completed a major corporate simplification, collapsing its multi-class share structure into a single Class A share class, eliminating super-voting rights and its controlled company status, and assuming tax receivable obligations previously tied to founder Jared Isaacman. By waiving an estimated US$440 million of future Tax Receivable Agreement payments and concentrating voting power with public shareholders, the company has materially reshaped its governance profile...
NasdaqGS:FLEX
NasdaqGS:FLEXElectronic

Flex Raises Guidance As AI And Data Center Shift Reshapes Outlook

Flex highlighted strong demand in its data center and industrial segments in its latest Q4 update. Management raised full year guidance, pointing to a focus on AI, automation, and higher value product offerings. The company indicated a shift toward AI driven solutions and complex manufacturing for data center and industrial customers. For investors watching NasdaqGS:FLEX, the latest update comes with the stock at about $62.6 and a very large 3 year return, suggesting the share price has...
NYSE:GEO
NYSE:GEOCommercial Services

Founder Returns As GEO Group Activates US$520m Contracts And Seeks Value

GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) has announced a major CEO transition as founder Dr. George C. Zoley returns to lead the company. The change follows what the company describes as record new business wins and the largest facility expansion in its history. New or expanded contracts are tied to approximately $520 million in annualized revenue and the activation of five major facilities. GEO Group operates correctional, detention, and community reentry facilities, so leadership changes can matter for how...
NYSE:PKG
NYSE:PKGPackaging

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) Is Up 5.7% After Earnings Miss And Margin Pressure - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Packaging Corporation of America recently reported past fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and revenue that came in below analyst expectations, prompting questions about profitability and growth opportunities as its operating margin and return on invested capital have both declined in recent years. At the same time, the company remains a favored name among hedge funds and several analysts, who highlight expected price increases, ongoing operational initiatives, and continued demand as reasons for...
NYSE:BAP
NYSE:BAPBanks

Credicorp’s Mibanco SaaS Upgrade With Temenos And What It Signals For Valuation

Mibanco, the microfinance arm of Credicorp (NYSE:BAP), is partnering with Temenos to modernize its core banking platform using software as a service. The collaboration focuses on faster product launches, improved customer experience, and broader financial inclusion for small businesses in Peru. For Credicorp, which has a strong presence in microfinance through Mibanco, this tech upgrade relates directly to how banking services are delivered to small and midsize enterprises in Peru. The move...
NYSE:LII
NYSE:LIIBuilding

Lennox International (LII) Misses Q4 Estimates: What Will Investor Day Reveal About Its Strategy?

In late January, Lennox International reported fourth-quarter results that missed Wall Street forecasts, with adjusted EPS of US$4.45 versus expectations of US$4.76 and revenue of US$1.20 billion compared with a US$1.30 billion consensus, as channel destocking and soft residential construction weighed on performance. Beyond the headline miss, the company’s upcoming March 4 Investor Day in the Dallas–Fort Worth area will give investors a closer look at how management plans to address these...
NYSE:DE
NYSE:DEMachinery

Is Deere (DE) Quietly Rewriting Its Risk Profile With Precision Ag Bets Amid Margin Pressures?

In recent weeks, Deere & Company outlined plans to report its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on February 19, while highlighting ongoing margin pressures from tariffs, soft large-ag equipment demand, and continued investment in precision agriculture, automation, and autonomous systems. At the same time, Deere expanded its 2026 Startup Collaborator Program to five new partners in monitoring, sensing, AI, robotics, and data analytics, underlining how external innovation is being woven into...
NYSE:ARLO
NYSE:ARLOElectronic

Is It Time To Reconsider Arlo Technologies (ARLO) After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether Arlo Technologies at around US$11.23 is offering good value today, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 6.6% decline over the last 7 days, an 18.7% decline over the last 30 days, a 15.1% decline year to date and a 2.2% decline over 1 year, set against a very large gain over 3 years and a 54.3% gain over 5 years. Recent attention on Arlo has been shaped by ongoing discussions around...