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NYSE:WMS
NYSE:WMSBuilding

Is It Too Late To Consider Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) After Recent Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Advanced Drainage Systems at around US$156 per share still offers value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has posted returns of 2.2% over the last 7 days, 4.5% over the last 30 days, 4.5% year to date, 33.8% over 1 year and 66.5% over 3 years, which has naturally raised questions about both growth potential and changing risk. Recent news flow around Advanced Drainage Systems has focused on its role in...
NasdaqGS:AUDC
NasdaqGS:AUDCCommunications

AudioCodes (NasdaqGS:AUDC) Margin Uptick Challenges Long Running Earnings Decline Narrative

AudioCodes (NasdaqGS:AUDC) has put up a steady set of FY 2025 numbers so far, with Q3 revenue at about US$61.5 million and basic EPS of roughly US$0.10, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$244.6 million and EPS of about US$0.47 anchoring the story for the year to date. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move in a tight band around US$60 million per quarter and quarterly EPS range from roughly US$0.01 to US$0.23, which frames today’s update against a year where...
NYSE:MLI
NYSE:MLIMachinery

Mueller Industries (MLI) Margin Strength Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite EPS Volatility

Mueller Industries (MLI) just posted its latest FY 2025 numbers, with Q3 revenue of US$1.1 billion and basic EPS of US$1.91 setting the tone alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$6.81. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$997.7 million in Q2 2024 to US$923.5 million in Q4 2024, then up to US$1.0 billion in Q1 2025 and US$1.1 billion by Q3 2025. Quarterly EPS ranged from US$1.23 to US$2.26 over the same stretch as net income shifted between US$137.7 million and...
NYSE:ATI
NYSE:ATIAerospace & Defense

ATI (ATI) Margin And EPS Strength Reinforce Bullish Narratives In Q3 FY 2025

ATI (ATI) just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of US$1,125.5 million, basic EPS of US$0.80 and net income excluding extra items of US$110 million setting the tone for this reporting period. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,051.2 million in Q3 FY 2024 to US$1,125.5 million in Q3 FY 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.64 to US$0.80 over the same stretch, giving investors a clearer view of how the top line and per share earnings are tracking as...
NasdaqGM:PSNY
NasdaqGM:PSNYAuto

Polestar’s $400 Million Raise Reshapes Liquidity And Growth Risk Profile

Polestar Automotive Holding UK (NasdaqGM:PSNY) secured a $400 million equity investment from major financial institutions. The funding includes participation from Feathertop Funding, with an exit option structured through Geely. The transaction is intended to support Polestar’s liquidity and future electric vehicle development. Polestar focuses on premium electric vehicles, positioning itself in a crowded segment where established automakers and newer pure play EV brands compete for capital...
NYSE:ITW
NYSE:ITWMachinery

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Margin Decline Reinforces Cautious Narrative Despite Solid Q3 EPS

Illinois Tool Works FY 2025 results set the tone for margins and income Illinois Tool Works (ITW) just turned in another quarter of solid headline numbers, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue of US$4,059 million, basic EPS of US$2.82 and net income of US$821 million anchoring the latest update. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$4,027 million in Q2 FY 2024 to US$3,932 million in Q4 FY 2024 and then to US$4,059 million in Q3 FY 2025. Basic EPS shifted from US$2.55 to US$2.54...
NasdaqGS:BANR
NasdaqGS:BANRBanks

Assessing Banner (BANR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Fair Value Gap

Why Banner stock is on investors’ radar With no single headline event setting the tone, Banner (BANR) is drawing attention through its banking franchise in the US Pacific Northwest and a mix of recent share price moves and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Banner. At a latest share price of US$63.48, Banner’s recent momentum has been modest, with a 7 day share price return of 3.54% and a 90 day share price return of 5.08%. The 1 year total shareholder return of a 7.43% decline...
NasdaqGS:SNPS
NasdaqGS:SNPSSoftware

Synopsys Lightmatter Alliance Highlights Bet On AI Chip Connectivity IP

Synopsys (NasdaqGS:SNPS) has entered a collaboration with Lightmatter to integrate its advanced SerDes and UCIe IP into Lightmatter's 3D Co-Packaged Optics platform. The effort is aimed at supporting next generation AI infrastructure and high bandwidth connectivity between chips. For you as an investor, this sits at the intersection of Synopsys's core strengths in electronic design automation and the push toward faster, more energy efficient AI hardware. The focus on SerDes and UCIe IP...
NasdaqGS:XEL
NasdaqGS:XELElectric Utilities

Is Xcel Energy (XEL) Fairly Priced After Recent Regulatory And Industry Developments

If you are wondering whether Xcel Energy at around US$75.95 offers reasonable value today, you will want to see how its current price stacks up against several different valuation checks. The share price has had a mixed short term patch, with a 0.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.7% return over the last 30 days, and a 16.5% return over the past year. This gives some context for how the market currently prices the stock. Recent news around Xcel Energy has largely focused on ongoing...
NYSE:DUK
NYSE:DUKElectric Utilities

Is Duke Energy (DUK) Pricing Reflect Long Term Utility Demand And Income Focus

If you are wondering whether Duke Energy's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article will walk through what the available data can and cannot tell you about value. Duke Energy's stock last closed at US$121.67, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 3.6% over 30 days, 3.6% year to date, 12.1% over 1 year, 35.9% over 3 years and 58.6% over 5 years. This provides useful context before looking at valuation. Recent news flow around Duke Energy has focused on ongoing interest...
NYSE:MPC
NYSE:MPCOil and Gas

Is Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Price Justified After Strong Multi Year Share Gains

If you are wondering whether Marathon Petroleum's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article takes that question head on. The stock recently closed at US$187.58, with returns of 9.2% over 7 days, 13.6% over 30 days, 13.6% year to date, 22.2% over 1 year, 63.8% over 3 years and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent coverage of Marathon Petroleum has focused on how investors are reassessing large US refiners and fuel suppliers, paying close...
NasdaqGS:OPRA
NasdaqGS:OPRASoftware

Is Opera (OPRA) Offering An Opportunity After The Recent Share Price Pullback

Wondering whether Opera's share price reflects its real worth, or if the market is missing something important about the business? You are looking at the right company for a valuation checkup. The stock closed at US$13.19, with a 4.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.3% decline over the last 30 days, a 7.3% decline year to date, a 23.2% decline over 1 year, but a 133.7% gain over 3 years and a 73.6% gain over 5 years. These mixed returns have kept Opera on the radar for investors who focus...
NYSE:EFX
NYSE:EFXProfessional Services

Is Equifax (EFX) Pricing Look Attractive After A 25% Share Price Slide?

If you are wondering whether Equifax is priced attractively right now, this article will walk through what the market is paying for the stock and what that might mean for you. Equifax recently closed at US$199.17, with returns of a 7.1% decline over the past week, a 6.9% decline over the last month, a 6.9% decline year to date, and a 25.0% decline over the past year. These moves may have shifted how investors see its risk and potential. Recent coverage of Equifax has focused on its role as a...
NYSE:TEVA
NYSE:TEVAPharmaceuticals

Teva Canada Mayzent Deal Supports Neuroscience Focus And Valuation Debate

Teva Canada entered an exclusive commercialization and supply agreement with Novartis Canada for Mayzent® for Canadian patients. The partnership focuses on continued access to Mayzent® for people living with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in Canada. The arrangement relies on Teva Canada's national commercial network and central nervous system expertise to support ongoing supply. For investors following Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:TEVA), this move expands the company’s...
NasdaqGS:FFIV
NasdaqGS:FFIVCommunications

F5 Security Breach Lawsuits Put Valuation And Momentum Under Review

F5 (NasdaqGS:FFIV) disclosed a high profile security breach involving alleged nation state actors. Following the disclosure, multiple law firms have announced or initiated class action lawsuits and investor investigations. The actions focus on allegations that F5 made misleading statements about its security posture and risk disclosures. F5, trading at $274.63, sits at the center of a material security and legal event that now extends beyond technical concerns into corporate accountability...
NYSE:RACE
NYSE:RACEAuto

Is Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Pricing Too Much Growth After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you have ever wondered whether paying up for Ferrari stock still makes sense, this article will walk through what the current price might be implying about future expectations. Ferrari shares most recently closed at US$336.33, with returns of a 1.2% decline over the last 7 days, a 9.6% decline over the last 30 days, a 9.6% decline year to date, gains of 31.5% over 3 years and 66.6% over 5 years, and a 21.0% decline over the last year. Those mixed returns have kept interest in Ferrari...
NYSE:NRP
NYSE:NRPOil and Gas

Natural Resource Partners Nears Debt Freedom With Carbon Upside For Distributions

Natural Resource Partners (NYSE:NRP) is close to becoming debt-free, following a period of strong free cash flow generation. The company has indicated that eliminating permanent debt could open the door to higher distributions to unitholders. NRP also holds a large portfolio of unleased carbon sequestration pore space that could offer additional long term growth options beyond its coal and royalty operations. Natural Resource Partners, trading at around $114.5, has posted very large 5 year...
NYSE:LC
NYSE:LCConsumer Finance

LendingClub Recasts Loans At Fair Value As Leadership Transitions Unfold

LendingClub (NYSE:LC) has adopted the fair value option for its loan accounting, changing how it recognizes revenue and credit costs across its platform. The company is combining this accounting shift with Board and executive changes, including the planned resignation of its independent Chairman of the Board. LendingClub has also announced the upcoming departure of its Chief Risk Officer and outlined a leadership succession plan for the risk function. LendingClub enters these changes with...
NasdaqGS:TERN
NasdaqGS:TERNPharmaceuticals

A Look At Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Valuation After Expanded TERN-701 Rights And Positive Trial Update

Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) is back in focus after revising its agreement with Hansoh. The company has shifted to an exclusive, sublicensable, royalty-bearing, perpetual license for TERN-701 outside Greater China, alongside supportive interim Phase 1 data. See our latest analysis for Terns Pharmaceuticals. The agreement revision and positive interim Phase 1 data come after a sharp 90 day share price return of 102.42% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. However, the 30 day share...
NasdaqGM:TTD
NasdaqGM:TTDMedia

Is It Time To Reconsider Trade Desk (TTD) After A 74% One Year Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether Trade Desk is starting to look interesting on price, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what you might be paying for each dollar of its business today. The stock recently closed at US$29.75, with returns of a 7.6% decline over 7 days, 21.0% decline over 30 days, 21.0% decline year to date and 73.8% decline over 1 year, as well as a 43.5% decline over 3 years and 65.6% decline over 5 years. These moves have played out alongside ongoing attention...
NasdaqGS:APA
NasdaqGS:APAOil and Gas

Is It Too Late To Consider APA (APA) After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

Wondering if APA at around US$25.89 is offering good value right now, or if the easy money has already been made. The stock has returned 1.9% over the last 7 days, 2.1% over the last 30 days and year to date, with a 26.8% return over 1 year, 31.0% over 3 years and 67.0% over 5 years. Together, these figures give you a mixed picture of recent momentum and longer term swings in sentiment. Recent coverage around APA has focused on how investors are reassessing energy names in light of commodity...
NYSE:TWLO
NYSE:TWLOIT

Twilio And Genspark Link AI Voice Agents To Real World Calls

Genspark has adopted Twilio Programmable Voice to power its AI driven "Call for Me" agent. The integration uses NYSE:TWLO infrastructure to handle phone call based tasks in multiple languages. The partnership focuses on large scale, multilingual AI workflows that span both personal and enterprise use cases. For Twilio, the Genspark partnership puts a spotlight on its core communications platform as a tool for AI agents that have to operate over real world voice networks, not just text...
NYSE:NLY
NYSE:NLYMortgage REITs

Is Annaly Capital Management’s (NLY) Push Into Residential Credit Quietly Redefining Its Core Earnings Engine?

Annaly Capital Management recently reported its full-year 2025 results, with net income rising to US$2.03 billion and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to US$2.92 from US$1.62 a year earlier, alongside strong Q4 performance across agency MBS, residential credit, and mortgage servicing rights. An interesting angle for investors is management’s plan to shift more capital toward residential credit and mortgage servicing rights while maintaining conservative leverage...
NYSE:DVA
NYSE:DVAHealthcare

DaVita Home Care Partnership Puts Valuation And Risk Profile In Focus

DaVita (NYSE:DVA) has partnered with Elara Caring and Ares' Private Equity Group to develop kidney specific home based care models. The collaboration focuses on expanding in home services for patients with complex and acute kidney needs. The partners aim to reduce preventable hospitalizations by tailoring care to dialysis and kidney disease patients where they live. DaVita enters this partnership with Elara Caring at a time when its shares trade around $111.19 and recent performance has...