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NYSE:SOLV
NYSE:SOLVMedical Equipment

Solventum Expands MedSurg With Acera Deal As Valuation Signals Upside

Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) has completed its acquisition of Acera Surgical, a bioscience company focused on regenerative wound care. The deal expands Solventum's MedSurg portfolio and adds exposure to regenerative medicine applications in US acute care settings. The company expects the transaction to have a long term accretive impact. For you as an investor, this move puts more attention on Solventum's MedSurg business, which already plays a central role in hospital and surgical settings...
NYSE:BBY
NYSE:BBYSpecialty Retail

Should Best Buy’s Raised EPS Guidance and Stronger Tech Sales Require Action From Best Buy (BBY) Investors?

In November 2025, Best Buy reported past-third-quarter results that topped analyst expectations, with comparable sales and total revenue both increasing and management lifting its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a US$6.25–US$6.35 range. The stronger performance in computing, gaming, and mobile phones highlighted the importance of these categories to Best Buy’s earnings power and future guidance. Now we’ll explore how Best Buy’s upgraded earnings outlook potentially reshapes the earlier...
NYSE:VRT
NYSE:VRTElectrical

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Narratives In Q3 FY 2025

Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue at US$2.7 billion and basic EPS of US$1.04 setting the tone for its latest financial update. The company has seen revenue progress from US$2.1 billion and EPS of US$0.47 in Q3 FY 2024 to US$2.7 billion and EPS of US$1.04 in Q3 FY 2025. Trailing 12 month net income of US$1.0 billion on revenue of US$9.7 billion points to a business where margins are front and center for investors watching this earnings print. See...
NYSE:IVZ
NYSE:IVZCapital Markets

Is It Time To Reassess Invesco (IVZ) After A 51% One Year Share Price Gain?

If you are trying to figure out whether Invesco's current share price really stacks up, you are in the right place for a closer look at what sits behind the ticker. Invesco's stock has seen a 51.0% return over the past year, even though the last month brought an 8.1% decline from a recent close of US$26.44 and a 1.5% dip over the last week. Recent headlines around Invesco have focused on its position as a global asset manager and how investors are reacting to shifts in sentiment toward the...
NYSE:POR
NYSE:PORElectric Utilities

Portland General’s Distribution Plan Settlement Could Be A Game Changer For Portland General Electric (POR)

Portland General Electric recently reached a settlement agreement on its Distribution System Plan Alternative Recovery Mechanism and submitted it to the Oregon Public Utility Commission, prompting differing analyst reactions to the regulatory shift. The split between Ladenburg Thalmann’s downgrade and BTIG’s reaffirmed optimism highlights how sensitive Portland General Electric’s outlook is to regulatory clarity and cost recovery mechanisms. We’ll now examine how this Distribution System...
NYSE:DXC
NYSE:DXCIT

A Look At DXC Technology (DXC) Valuation After New AI Workspace Rollout And Business Unit Launch

DXC Technology (DXC) has just finished rolling out Amazon Quick, an AI powered digital workspace, across its 115,000 person workforce and created a new unit to help clients scale similar AI deployments. See our latest analysis for DXC Technology. Despite the AI push and recent earnings update, DXC Technology's recent share price momentum has been weak. The 1 month share price return shows an 8.90% decline and the 1 year total shareholder return shows a 31.11% decline, while the 3 month share...
NYSE:ABR
NYSE:ABRMortgage REITs

Assessing Arbor Realty Trust’s Valuation After Weakening Fundamentals And Negative Analyst Ranking

Why Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) is back on investors’ radar Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) is in focus after a mix of weaker long term revenue trends, earnings per share pressure, and a lower tangible book value per share raised fresh questions about its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Arbor Realty Trust. At a share price of US$7.60, Arbor Realty Trust has seen a 16.3% 90 day share price decline and a 37.1% 1 year total shareholder return loss, suggesting momentum has been fading as...
NasdaqGS:FOXA
NasdaqGS:FOXAMedia

Is Fox (FOXA) Prioritizing Shareholder Payouts Over Profitability And Creative Investment?

In the past quarter, Fox Corporation reported second-quarter 2025 revenue of US$5,182 million, modestly above last year, while net income and earnings per share declined versus the prior period. Alongside weaker profitability, Fox continued returning capital to shareholders through a US$0.28 dividend and extensive share repurchases totaling very large amounts since 2019, while also investing in brand leadership with the hire of Lucas P. Aragón to shape FOX Advertising’s creative...
NYSE:AMG
NYSE:AMGCapital Markets

A Look At Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) Valuation As Earnings And New Partnerships Draw Investor Attention

Why Affiliated Managers Group’s upcoming earnings matter Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) is set to report its Q4 and full year 2025 results before the market opens on February 12, alongside an earnings call that follows several recent portfolio moves. The company has sold its interest in Comvest Partners’ private credit business, acquired a minority stake in Montefiore Investment, and entered a partnership with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., giving investors several updates to track in this...
NasdaqGS:NWE
NasdaqGS:NWEIntegrated Utilities

How Investors Are Reacting To NorthWestern Energy (NWE) Revenue Growth, Margin Squeeze And A Higher Dividend

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. has reported its full-year 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$1,610.6 million while net income declined to US$181.1 million, and at the same time the board approved a higher quarterly dividend of US$0.67 per share payable on March 31, 2026. The combination of stronger top-line performance, weaker earnings and a 1.5% dividend increase highlights management’s focus on returning cash to shareholders while operating through profit margin pressure. Next, we’ll...
NYSE:DVN
NYSE:DVNOil and Gas

Assessing Devon Energy (DVN) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Event context for Devon Energy (DVN) Devon Energy (DVN) has recently drawn fresh investor attention after a strong move in its share price over the past month, prompting closer scrutiny of how its current valuation lines up with fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Devon Energy. The recent 25.87% 1 month share price return, together with an 18.72% year to date share price gain and a 36.04% 1 year total shareholder return, points to momentum building again after a weaker 3 year total...
NYSE:M
NYSE:MMultiline Retail

A Look At Macy's (M) Valuation After Recent Share Price Move And Reported Intrinsic Discount

Macy's (M) stock has drawn fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the company now trading at US$21.73 and showing mixed returns over the past month and over the past three months. See our latest analysis for Macy's. That 3.53% 1 day share price gain comes after a mixed period where the 90 day share price return of 8.27% contrasts with a weaker year to date share price return of 4.48%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 54.15% and 5 year total...
NYSEAM:ESP
NYSEAM:ESPElectrical

Espey Mfg. & Electronics (ESP) Net Margin Strength Challenges Slower Growth Narratives

Q2 2026 earnings snapshot and what it means for the Espey story Espey Mfg. & Electronics (ESP) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with the latest reported quarter showing revenue of about US$9.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.80, supported by trailing twelve month EPS of US$3.30 on revenue of US$42.6 million. Over the past reported periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$9.1 million and US$13.6 million while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.63 to US$1.10. This gives...
NYSE:GEV
NYSE:GEVElectrical

Assessing GE Vernova (GEV) Valuation After Strong Earnings And AI Data Center Demand Surge

GE Vernova (GEV) is back in focus after reporting quarterly results that beat expectations, highlighting strong demand for its gas turbines from AI data centers and new reservation deals that are filling its gas power backlog. See our latest analysis for GE Vernova. The strong quarterly update and a run of new turbine and grid agreements, from Maxim Power to Xcel Energy, have coincided with sharp momentum. The 30 day share price return is 28.74% and the 1 year total shareholder return is...
NYSE:ROL
NYSE:ROLCommercial Services

Is It Too Late To Consider Rollins (ROL) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Run?

Wondering if Rollins at US$65.60 is offering you real value or just a popular pest control name with a rich price tag? This article is built to help you make sense of what you are paying for. The stock has returned 3.3% over the last 7 days, 7.5% over 30 days, 11.2% year to date, 32.5% over 1 year, 89.3% over 3 years and 90.4% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about what is already baked into the current share price. Recent coverage of Rollins has largely focused on its position...
NasdaqGS:CZR
NasdaqGS:CZRHospitality

Is Caesars Entertainment (CZR) Pricing In Too Much Pessimism After Its 1 Year Share Price Slump

If you are wondering whether Caesars Entertainment's share price now reflects a bargain or a value trap, it helps to step back and look at what the current market is really pricing in. The stock last closed at US$19.84, with returns of a 2.3% decline over 7 days, a 20.2% decline over 30 days, a 15.8% decline year to date and a 49.0% decline over 1 year, which may have some investors reassessing both the upside potential and the risks. These moves come as Caesars Entertainment continues to...
NasdaqGS:ARCB
NasdaqGS:ARCBTransportation

ArcBest (ARCB) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Momentum

What ArcBest’s Recent Returns Signal For Investors ArcBest (ARCB) has attracted attention after a strong recent run, with the stock showing around 21% return over the past month and about 62% over the past 3 months, prompting fresh interest in its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for ArcBest. That recent burst of momentum, with a 30 day share price return of about 21% and 90 day share price return of roughly 62% from a latest share price of $106.03, contrasts with a more modest 1 year...
NYSE:JMIA
NYSE:JMIAMultiline Retail

Assessing Jumia Technologies (JMIA) Valuation After Q4 2025 Results And Profitability Push

Jumia Technologies (JMIA) just posted its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, reporting sales of US$61.4 million for the quarter and a reduced net loss of US$10.31 million. See our latest analysis for Jumia Technologies. The earnings release comes after a sharp pullback in the 30 day share price return of 29.47% and a weaker year to date share price return of 23.69%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 144.14% and 3 year total shareholder return of 134.21% still point to...
NasdaqGS:MRCY
NasdaqGS:MRCYAerospace & Defense

Should Mercury Systems’ Record H1 Revenue and Narrower Losses Prompt Action From MRCY Investors?

In early February 2026, Mercury Systems reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing sales of US$232.87 million versus US$223.13 million a year earlier, with net loss narrowing to US$15.10 million and basic loss per share from continuing operations improving to US$0.26 from US$0.30. Management emphasized that record first-half revenue was supported by faster hardware shipments, strong booking activity, and new higher-margin program wins, even as a low-margin backlog is expected to...
NasdaqCM:VRRM
NasdaqCM:VRRMProfessional Services

Verra Mobility’s NYC Camera Deal And What It May Mean For Valuation

Verra Mobility secured a new five year contract with the New York City Department of Transportation to expand and manage automated enforcement camera programs. The agreement broadens red light and bus lane safety coverage across all five boroughs and adds technology upgrades and community focused commitments. The contract extends a long running relationship between Verra Mobility and NYC DOT and is tied to legislatively supported program growth. For investors watching Verra Mobility,...
NYSE:NEXA
NYSE:NEXAMetals and Mining

Is It Time To Reassess Nexa Resources (NEXA) After Its 123% One-Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Nexa Resources at around US$12.38 is still attractively priced after a strong run, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that value question clearly. The stock has had a mixed short term patch with a 3.1% decline over the last 7 days, but it also shows returns of 15.3% over 30 days, 40.8% year to date, 122.9% over 1 year and 95.9% over 3 years, as well as 43.4% over 5 years. Recent moves are taking place against a backdrop of continuing...
NasdaqGS:DDOG
NasdaqGS:DDOGSoftware

Is Datadog (DDOG) Pricing Reflect Its DCF Upside After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Datadog’s current share price matches its long term potential, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what you might be paying versus what you are getting. Datadog’s share price closed at US$127.33, with returns of 10.0% over the past week, 0.6% over the past month, a 4.8% decline year to date and a 14.0% decline over the past year, set against a 43.5% and 23.5% return over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent market attention on Datadog has...
NYSE:AMP
NYSE:AMPCapital Markets

Ameriprise Legal Dispute Raises Questions For Advisor Relations And Valuation

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) is in a legal dispute with LPL Financial involving advisor transitions and data access. A federal appeals court has allowed a group of advisors to intervene in the case and pause searches of their personal devices. The ruling is tied to ongoing FINRA arbitration, which is shaping how evidence and advisor rights are handled. Ameriprise Financial, trading at about $485.96, enters this dispute with a mixed return profile, including a 44.7% gain over 3 years and...
NYSE:CNC
NYSE:CNCHealthcare

Will Shift From 2025 Losses to 2026 Profit Guidance Change Centene's (CNC) Narrative

In early February 2026, Centene Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$49.73 billion and a net loss of US$1.10 billion, with full-year 2025 revenue of US$194.78 billion and a net loss of US$6.67 billion. Alongside these results, Centene issued 2026 guidance calling for total revenue of US$186.50 billion to US$190.50 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of more than US$1.98, while highlighting margin improvement efforts and mixed membership trends across Medicaid and Commercial...