NasdaqGS:SCHL
NasdaqGS:SCHLMedia

Scholastic (SCHL) EPS Rebound to $2.20 Tests Bearish Profitability Narrative in Q2 2026

Scholastic (SCHL) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of $551.1 million and net income of $55.9 million, translating to basic EPS of $2.20 for the quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from $544.6 million in Q2 2025 to $551.1 million in Q2 2026, while EPS shifted from $1.73 to $2.20 over the same period, setting the stage for investors to focus closely on how sustainable these margins look after a volatile run of prior quarters. See our full analysis for...
NYSE:CAT
NYSE:CATMachinery

Caterpillar (CAT): Reassessing Valuation After AI Sell-Off Volatility, Automation Push, and New Legal Challenges

Caterpillar (CAT) has suddenly become a lightning rod, pulling the Dow lower during this week’s AI driven sell off, even as it leans harder into automation, digital services, and autonomous mining fleets ahead of its 2026 showcase. See our latest analysis for Caterpillar. Despite the AI driven pullback and headlines around new automation rollouts, Caterpillar’s 7 day share price return of minus 3.6 percent is just a pause in a powerful uptrend. Year to date share price gains above 60 percent...
NasdaqCM:CLSK
NasdaqCM:CLSKSoftware

CleanSpark (CLSK) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Volatility

CleanSpark (CLSK) has been on a bumpy ride lately, with the stock jumping 7% in the past day but still down over the past 3 months. That mix tends to attract opportunistic traders. See our latest analysis for CleanSpark. That recent 1 month share price return of 17.71% comes after a choppy spell, but with a 27.30% year to date share price gain and a 3 year total shareholder return above 500%, momentum still looks more constructive than weak. If CleanSpark’s swings have you thinking about...
NYSE:ELV
NYSE:ELVHealthcare

Does Elevance Health’s 2025 Valuation Reflect Its Cash Flow Growth Potential?

Wondering if Elevance Health is quietly turning into a value opportunity after a rough patch? This article will walk you through whether the current price really makes sense. The stock closed at $340.69 recently and, while it is down 5.1% over the last week and 6.9% year to date, it has climbed 7.7% over the past month and is still up 18.1% over five years, which hints at a recovery story that is still unfolding. Recent headlines around Elevance have focused on its ongoing push into...
NYSE:ICE
NYSE:ICECapital Markets

Will a Potential MoonPay Stake Deepen Intercontinental Exchange's (ICE) Digital Asset Bridge to TradFi?

In recent days, multiple reports indicated that Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has been in talks to invest in crypto payments firm MoonPay as part of a new funding round that would value MoonPay at about US$5 billion, expanding ICE’s footprint in digital assets and payments infrastructure. This potential investment, alongside ICE’s existing interests in platforms like Bakkt and Polymarket, underlines how the company is building a broader ecosystem around...
NYSE:CALX
NYSE:CALXCommunications

Has Calix’s 61% 2025 Rally Fully Reflected Broadband Growth Momentum?

If you have been wondering whether Calix is still a buy after its big run up, this breakdown will help you decide if the current price really makes sense or if the upside has already been priced in. The stock is up 1.8% over the last week and 61.3% year to date, while returning 54.7% over the past year, despite being down slightly at -0.3% over the last month and still below its 3 year highs. Investors have been reacting to ongoing momentum in Calix's broadband and cloud platforms, as US...
NYSE:TAP
NYSE:TAPBeverage

Molson Coors (TAP): Assessing Valuation After a Recent 5% One-Month Share Price Rebound

Molson Coors Beverage (TAP) has been quietly grinding higher, with shares up about 5% over the past month, even as the stock still sits well below where it started the year. See our latest analysis for Molson Coors Beverage. That recent 1 month share price return of just over 5% looks more like a tentative rebound than a full trend change. The share price is still down sharply year to date and longer term total shareholder returns are only modestly positive. If Molson Coors has you...
NYSE:CVS
NYSE:CVSHealthcare

Assessing CVS Health (CVS) Valuation After a Strong 76% Year-to-Date Share Price Rebound

CVS Health (CVS) has quietly put up a strong run this year, with the stock up roughly 76% year to date and about 83% over the past year, drawing fresh attention from value focused investors. See our latest analysis for CVS Health. That surge in momentum has cooled slightly, with a modest 7 day share price return pullback. However, the year to date share price performance and 1 year total shareholder return still signal a market re rating around CVS Health’s earnings power and cash flow...
NasdaqGS:PTC
NasdaqGS:PTCSoftware

Has the Market Mispriced PTC After Its SaaS Push and Recent Share Price Dip?

Wondering if PTC at about $178 a share is quietly turning into a bargain or if most of the upside is already priced in? You are not the only one trying to make sense of its current valuation. After a choppy year that has left the stock down roughly 5.0% over 12 months and about 2.6% year to date, the recent 1.2% move over the last week and 3.6% over the last month hints that sentiment could be starting to turn. Investors have been digesting a steady stream of updates around PTC's push into...
NasdaqGS:TBBK
NasdaqGS:TBBKBanks

How Easing Short Interest At Bancorp (TBBK) Has Changed Its Fintech Growth Investment Story

Recently released data shows that The Bancorp Inc’s short interest as a share of float has fallen 5.4%, to 4.72 million shares, even though overall short interest remains well above the peer group average. This shift suggests bearish positioning is easing and may be drawing fresh attention to how investors view Bancorp’s fintech-focused growth and earnings outlook. With short interest declining but still elevated, we’ll explore how this changing sentiment interacts with Bancorp’s fintech...
NYSE:DRD
NYSE:DRDMetals and Mining

Is DRDGOLD’s Surging 261.5% Rally in 2025 Still Supported by Fundamentals?

Wondering if DRDGOLD is still a smart buy after its big run, or if you are late to the party? This breakdown will help you figure out what the current share price really implies about its future. The stock has been on a tear, up 7.4% over the last month, 246.3% year to date and an eye catching 261.5% over the past year, even after a slight 0.5% dip this week. Investors have been reacting to stronger sentiment around gold producers generally, with capital rotating into names that can convert...
NasdaqGS:IBKR
NasdaqGS:IBKRCapital Markets

The Bull Case For Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) Could Change Following Its AI-Enhanced GlobalTrader App Relaunch

In December 2025, Interactive Brokers launched a redesigned IBKR GlobalTrader mobile app for iOS and Android, adding forecast contracts access, AI-generated news summaries, and an overhauled Explore section to simplify multi-asset, global trading for investors of all experience levels. The company reports strong early adoption of the streamlined GlobalTrader app among introducing brokers and investors, underscoring how ease of use and integrated discovery tools are becoming central to how...
NYSE:SN
NYSE:SNConsumer Durables

Assessing SharkNinja’s Valuation After TurboBlade Cool + Heat 2‑in‑1 Product Launch

SharkNinja (SN) is back in the spotlight after unveiling its TurboBlade Cool + Heat 2 in 1, a customizable fan and heater built around a survey highlighting just how divisive home temperature settings really are. See our latest analysis for SharkNinja. The launch of TurboBlade Cool + Heat, alongside SharkNinja’s growing brand partnerships, seems to be feeding into a strong momentum story. The 1 month share price return of 31.89 percent has helped lift the latest share price to $115.26 and...
NYSE:ZBH
NYSE:ZBHMedical Equipment

How Investors Are Reacting To Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) Dividend Move And OneStep Digital Recovery Partnership

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. announced in the past that its Board approved a fourth-quarter 2025 cash dividend of US$0.24 per share, payable on or about January 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 30, 2025. The company also revealed an exclusive collaboration with OneStep to embed smartphone-based gait and mobility analytics into its mymobility Care Management Platform, potentially deepening its role in post-surgery orthopedic recovery and remote monitoring. We’ll now examine...
NasdaqGS:GRAB
NasdaqGS:GRABTransportation

Evaluating Grab (NasdaqGS:GRAB) After Infermove Deal and Upgraded FY2025 Revenue and EBITDA Guidance

Grab Holdings (GRAB) just doubled down on automation, buying Chinese robotics startup Infermove while also lifting its 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, a one-two move that sharpens the stock’s efficiency and profitability story. See our latest analysis for Grab Holdings. That backdrop helps explain why, even with a 1 year total shareholder return of 0.61 percent and a much stronger 3 year total shareholder return of 50.76 percent, the 90 day share price return of negative 22.85...
NYSE:FDS
NYSE:FDSCapital Markets

FactSet Research Systems Shares Slide 39.6% Is the Market Mispricing Its AI Expansion?

If you are wondering whether FactSet Research Systems is a bargain or a value trap at around $288 a share, you are not alone. This breakdown is designed to give you a clear answer without the usual jargon. The stock has bounced about 8.1% over the last month after a weak patch. However, with shares still down roughly 39.6% over the past year, the market clearly has mixed feelings about its long term potential and risk. Recent headlines have focused on FactSet expanding its analytics and data...
NYSE:AES
NYSE:AESRenewable Energy

AES (AES) Valuation After Q3 Beat and 2025 Outlook Reaffirmation: Is Clean-Energy Momentum Priced In?

AES (AES) just delivered stronger than expected third quarter results and reaffirmed its 2025 outlook, a combination that tends to matter for utility investors who are watching earnings visibility and the clean energy transition. See our latest analysis for AES. The third quarter beat and guidance reaffirmation have helped AES regain some momentum, with the share price at $13.68 delivering a solid 1 year total shareholder return, while longer term total returns remain underwhelming as the...
NasdaqGM:FLY
NasdaqGM:FLYAerospace & Defense

Assessing Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Valuation After a Sharp 3-Month Share Price Decline

Firefly Aerospace (FLY) has had a choppy stretch lately, with the stock jumping about 8% in the last session but still sitting sharply lower over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Firefly Aerospace. That sharp 1 day share price return of 8.31% looks more like a brief relief rally than a trend change, given the roughly 55% 3 month and 66% year to date share price declines. These moves signal that sentiment and momentum are still fading despite the company’s growth story. If...
NYSE:BK
NYSE:BKCapital Markets

How Investors Are Reacting To Bank of New York Mellon (BK) Adding AI Director, Google Cloud Gemini Integration

Earlier this month, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation said its board elected Charles F. Lowrey as an independent director effective February 15, 2026, while BNY and Google Cloud announced that Gemini Enterprise has been integrated into BNY’s enterprise AI platform, Eliza, to enhance research and automation capabilities. This combination of seasoned board leadership and deeper access to advanced, multimodal AI tools could influence how BNY balances risk management, innovation, and...
NYSE:OVV
NYSE:OVVOil and Gas

Ovintiv (OVV) Valuation Check After 12-Year Cedar LNG Export Deal and Montney Growth Push

Ovintiv (OVV) just locked in a 12 year liquefaction deal at Cedar LNG, securing export capacity that gives its Montney gas a direct lane into Asian markets and a fresh long term revenue lever. See our latest analysis for Ovintiv. Yet the stock has been drifting lower in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of about minus 10 percent even as the 5 year total shareholder return sits near 187 percent. This suggests long term value creation while near term momentum cools ahead of the...
NYSE:SPXC
NYSE:SPXCMachinery

Reassessing SPX Technologies (SPXC) Valuation After Multi‑Year Growth Outperformance and Renewed Investor Optimism

SPX Technologies (SPXC) popped again as investors leaned into its multi year track record of revenue growth, wider margins, and faster earnings expansion than most industrial peers, reinforcing confidence in the story. See our latest analysis for SPX Technologies. That backdrop helps explain why, even after a brief pullback last week, SPX Technologies share price is still up strongly year to date and backed by powerful multi year total shareholder returns that suggest momentum is very much...
NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

Does PayPal’s Bid To Launch “PayPal Bank” Transform The Bull Case For PayPal Holdings (PYPL)?

In recent days, PayPal Holdings has applied to establish “PayPal Bank,” a Utah-chartered industrial loan company that would expand its small-business lending, offer interest-bearing savings accounts, and reduce reliance on partner banks while bringing deposits under FDIC insurance. At the same time, several major Wall Street firms have downgraded PayPal, highlighting concerns about its core branded checkout competitiveness, Venmo monetization, and the operational and regulatory implications...
NYSE:TX
NYSE:TXMetals and Mining

Taking Stock of Ternium (NYSE:TX) Valuation After Upbeat Analyst Targets and Strengthening Investor Sentiment

Recent analyst moves and improving valuation metrics have pushed Ternium (NYSE:TX) back onto many investors radar, as the stock combines value credentials with a more constructive sentiment backdrop. See our latest analysis for Ternium. Those upbeat valuation calls have landed on a stock that already has the wind at its back, with a roughly 30 percent year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return above 40 percent, suggesting momentum is quietly building rather than...
NYSE:CRI
NYSE:CRILuxury

Is Aristotle’s Exit From Carter’s Amid AI Rotation Altering The Investment Case For CRI?

Earlier this year, Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC exited its position in Carter’s, Inc., citing deteriorating fundamental performance and an uncertain strategic direction for the childrenswear retailer. The move highlights how some institutional investors are reallocating capital from traditional apparel names like Carter’s toward AI-focused companies they view as offering a more attractive balance of potential upside and downside risk. We’ll now examine how Aristotle Capital Boston’s...