NYSE:GS
NYSE:GSCapital Markets

Goldman Sachs (GS) Valuation Check After Record Results Buybacks Dividend Hike And Exit From Apple Card

Why Goldman Sachs Group (GS) Is Back in Focus After Its Latest Quarter Goldman Sachs Group (GS) just paired record Q4 and full year results with a higher dividend, larger buybacks, and a clear move away from consumer finance by exiting its Apple Card partnership. Management also pointed to a multi year high investment banking backlog and a supportive regulatory backdrop, which it expects to help investment banking activity pick up through 2026. This puts the spotlight back on GS as a capital...
NasdaqGS:BWIN
NasdaqGS:BWINInsurance

Assessing Baldwin Insurance Group (BWIN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And Ongoing Losses

Recent performance snapshot and what it might mean Baldwin Insurance Group (BWIN) has quietly put together a mixed return profile, with a gain over the past month and past 3 months, but a 1 year total return decline and a modest 5 year result. At a last close of US$26.26, the insurer carries a value score of 1, supported by reported revenue of US$1.49b and a net loss of US$28.11 million. This combination raises both scale and profitability questions for investors. See our latest analysis for...
NasdaqGS:WAY
NasdaqGS:WAYHealthcare Services

Should Waystar’s Agentic Intelligence Push Transforming Revenue Cycle Automation Require Action From Waystar Holding (WAY) Investors?

Waystar Holding recently announced the introduction of agentic intelligence to its cloud-native platform, enhancing its AltitudeAI™ capabilities to automate revenue cycle workflows and reduce administrative burdens across clinical, financial, and administrative processes. A distinctive aspect of this update is Waystar’s use of a unified data network that processes more than 7.50 billion annual transactions and one in three U.S. hospital discharges to fuel self-learning, agent-powered...
NYSE:LTC
NYSE:LTCHealth Care REITs

Is Stronger Revenue and a Larger Credit Facility Altering The Investment Case For LTC Properties (LTC)?

LTC Properties recently reported third-quarter 2025 results showing revenue ahead of expectations but earnings per share below forecasts, and it amended its credit agreement to add US$200 million to its credit facility, events that occurred prior to today. This combination of stronger-than-expected revenue and increased financial flexibility offers a clearer view of how LTC Properties is positioning its balance sheet. Against this backdrop, we’ll explore how the expanded US$200 million...
NYSE:AVB
NYSE:AVBResidential REITs

AvalonBay Dividend Tax Clarity Highlights Valuation Appeal And Key Risks

AvalonBay Communities, NYSE:AVB, has released the final tax treatment classification for its 2025 dividend distributions. The update details how different portions of the 2025 dividends will be categorized for tax purposes under current regulations. The announcement gives existing and prospective shareholders clearer information for tax planning around AVB’s upcoming payouts. AvalonBay Communities, NYSE:AVB, is putting hard numbers around its 2025 dividend tax classifications at a time...
NasdaqCM:CPRX
NasdaqCM:CPRXBiotechs

Assessing Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) Valuation After Fresh Rare Disease Momentum And Earnings Outperformance

Why recent attention on Catalyst Pharmaceuticals matters Recent commentary around Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) has focused on its rare disease portfolio, with FIRDAPSE and AGAMREE at the center, alongside upcoming trial readouts, regulatory events, and earnings performance. Investors are also watching the company’s efforts to promote a higher approved FIRDAPSE daily dose and reach additional patient groups, in the context of fresh media coverage and growing interest in the stock. See our...
NYSE:BA
NYSE:BAAerospace & Defense

Assessing Boeing (BA) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum And DCF Discount

What Boeing’s recent performance might mean for investors Boeing (BA) has drawn fresh attention after a period of solid share price moves, with the stock up 16.3% over the past month and 14.9% over the past 3 months, based on the data provided. See our latest analysis for Boeing. Set against a longer track record, Boeing’s recent share price momentum looks more than just a short-term bounce. A 30 day share price return of 16.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 41.8% point to stronger...
NYSE:HIMS
NYSE:HIMSHealthcare

Hims And Hers Wegovy Talks Could Reshape Growth And Subscriber Economics

Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) is in discussions with Novo Nordisk to add Wegovy injections to its telehealth platform. The talks also include potential access to an oral version of Wegovy for weight management. The move would introduce a new category of prescription weight loss treatments to the company’s existing offerings. Hims & Hers Health runs a direct-to-consumer telehealth and subscriptions model focused on areas like hair loss, mental health, skincare, and sexual health. Bringing a...
NYSE:YUMC
NYSE:YUMCHospitality

Yum China Board Change Puts Governance And Valuation In The Spotlight

Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) announced that board member Robert B. Aiken will not seek re election at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting. The decision is linked to Aiken’s future professional commitments, as disclosed by the company. Aiken’s planned departure affects board committee roles tied to food safety and sustainability oversight. Yum China Holdings, the licensee of KFC, Pizza Hut and other brands in China, sits at the intersection of consumer spending, food services and supply...
NYSE:GE
NYSE:GEAerospace & Defense

Reassessing General Electric’s Valuation After Strong Multi Year Returns And A Rich P/E Multiple

Why General Electric is back in focus for investors General Electric (GE) is on many investors’ radar again as they weigh its current share price around $312 against recent returns, revenue of $43.95b, and net income of $8.05b. See our latest analysis for General Electric. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 1 day share price return of a 3.93% decline and a 7 day share price return of a 4.55% decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 67.53% and very large 5 year total...
NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

Analyst Upgrades Put Applied Materials At Center Of AI Chip Spending

Multiple major firms, including Goldman Sachs, Barclays, and KeyBanc Capital Markets, recently upgraded their views on Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT). Analysts cited sector tailwinds tied to rising demand for AI focused semiconductor equipment and advanced chip manufacturing. AI logic, DRAM, and HBM are key end markets where capital spending by major chipmakers is currently a focus. Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) sits at the center of the semiconductor capital equipment market,...
NYSE:CRM
NYSE:CRMSoftware

Is Salesforce (CRM) Offering Value After The Recent 32% One Year Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether Salesforce is starting to look like value after a rough patch, this article walks through what the current share price might be offering you. The stock closed at US$220.07, with returns of an 8.7% decline over 7 days, a 15.3% decline over 30 days, a 13.2% decline year to date and a 32.2% decline over 1 year, set against a 43.8% gain over 3 years and a 1.6% decline over 5 years. These swings have kept Salesforce in focus as investors reassess what they are willing...
OTCPK:FNMA
OTCPK:FNMADiversified Financial

Trump Housing Plan Puts Fannie Mae’s Policy Role And Risks In Focus

Trump administration outlines a proposal for a US$200b mortgage bond purchase program involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plan includes new limits on institutional home buyers and expanded access to downpayments using 401(k) retirement funds. Measures target the U.S. housing and mortgage markets and could influence Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCPK:FNMA) and sector participants. Federal National Mortgage Association, or Fannie Mae, operates at the core of the U.S. mortgage...
NYSE:FBIN
NYSE:FBINBuilding

Is Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) Offering Value After Its Recent 30 Day Share Price Rebound

If you are wondering whether Fortune Brands Innovations is offering value at its current share price, this article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$58.98, with a 15.6% return over the last 30 days but a 19.2% decline over the past year, which can change how investors view both its potential and its risk. Recent news around the company has focused on its positioning within the capital goods sector and how investors are...
NYSE:GPK
NYSE:GPKPackaging

Is Graphic Packaging Holding (GPK) Pricing Reflect Its Steep 1 Year Share Price Decline

If you are wondering whether Graphic Packaging Holding is trading at an attractive price today, the key question is whether the current share price properly reflects the value of its business. The stock last closed at US$14.79, with returns of a 4.9% decline over 7 days, a 4.1% decline over 30 days, a 2.4% decline year to date, a 46.6% decline over 1 year, a 32.0% decline over 3 years, and a 3.4% decline over 5 years. These moves have kept valuation on many investors' radar, especially as...
NasdaqGS:ACHC
NasdaqGS:ACHCHealthcare

Is Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) Now Attractive After Steep Multi‑Year Share Price Declines

If you are wondering whether Acadia Healthcare Company stock is priced attractively right now, you are not alone. Recent moves have put valuation firmly in the spotlight. The share price recently closed at US$14.24, with a 13.5% gain over the last 7 days, a 1.2% decline over 30 days, a 0.3% decline year to date, and longer term returns of a 67.9% decline over 1 year, an 83.1% decline over 3 years, and a 72.1% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage of Acadia Healthcare Company has focused on...
NasdaqGS:PZZA
NasdaqGS:PZZAHospitality

Will Earnings Miss and Protein-Crust Experiment Change Papa John’s (PZZA) Investment Narrative?

Papa John’s International recently reported a quarter with flat year-on-year revenue that fell short of analyst expectations, alongside a miss on full-year EBITDA guidance and revenue estimates. At the same time, the company is experimenting with wellness-oriented innovation through a one-day, protein-infused crust pizza trial for Papa Rewards members at a single Atlanta location. Next, we’ll explore how the earnings miss and cautious analyst sentiment may influence Papa John’s investment...
NasdaqGS:VSAT
NasdaqGS:VSATCommunications

Is Evergreen’s NexusWave Deal Embedding ViaSat-3 Deeply Enough To Shift Viasat’s (VSAT) Narrative?

In January 2026, Evergreen Marine announced it had become the first Taiwanese operator to upgrade its fleet to NexusWave bonded connectivity from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, aiming to improve crew welfare, cybersecurity, and shipboard connectivity. This upgrade underscores how Viasat’s ViaSat-3-powered, multi-network platform is becoming embedded in shipping digitalisation, supporting applications such as predictive analytics, real-time reefer monitoring, and integrated IoT across...
NYSE:BOOT
NYSE:BOOTSpecialty Retail

Is Boot Barn (BOOT) Pricing In Too Much Growth After Strong Multi‑Year Share Gains?

If you are wondering whether Boot Barn Holdings at around US$195 per share still offers value, the starting point is understanding what the current price is actually baking in. The stock has recent returns of 0.6% over 7 days, 2.2% over 30 days, 4.6% year to date and 20.7% over the past year, with 3 year and 5 year returns of 166.0% and 240.0% respectively. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already priced in. Recent news coverage has focused on Boot Barn’s...
NasdaqCM:QUBT
NasdaqCM:QUBTTech

Assessing Quantum Computing (QUBT) Valuation After Rosenblatt Coverage And Luminar Asset Bid

Investor interest in Quantum Computing (QUBT) has picked up after Rosenblatt Securities began covering the stock and the company moved to acquire additional Luminar Technologies assets, signaling bigger plans in quantum photonics manufacturing. See our latest analysis for Quantum Computing. Those Luminar asset moves and fresh coverage have come against a choppy backdrop, with Quantum Computing’s share price showing a 9.55% 1 month gain but a 19.77% 3 month decline, while the 3 year total...
NYSE:MCO
NYSE:MCOCapital Markets

Is Adding PwC Veteran Lisa Sawicki Shaping Moody’s (MCO) Governance Edge After Earnings Beat?

Moody’s Corporation has elected Lisa P. Sawicki, a former Global Board Chair at PricewaterhouseCoopers with more than 35 years of financial services audit and advisory experience, to its Board of Directors effective March 16, 2026, and she will serve on the Audit and Governance & Nominating committees. Her extensive background overseeing global strategy and quality standards at PwC is particularly relevant for a ratings and analytics firm that relies heavily on rigorous governance and...
NYSE:BRK.A
NYSE:BRK.ADiversified Financial

Berkshire Kraft Heinz Move Prompts Fresh Look At Portfolio And Valuation

Berkshire Hathaway filed a new SEC prospectus indicating it may sell shares from its large Kraft Heinz stake. The filing outlines the potential for Berkshire to reduce its position in Kraft Heinz, without specifying exact timing or size. The move draws attention because Kraft Heinz has been a long held, high profile position in Berkshire's equity portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway, NYSE:BRK.A, is coming off a long run in which the stock is up 5.2% over the past year, 54.2% over three years, and...
NasdaqGS:TER
NasdaqGS:TERSemiconductor

Teradyne’s AI Chip Testing And Robotics Growth Meets Lofty Valuation

Teradyne (NasdaqGS:TER) is seeing growing demand tied to AI chip testing and industrial robotics. Recent commentary highlights increased interest in its semiconductor test systems used for AI compute hardware. The company’s robotics offerings are gaining attention as automation needs expand across factories and warehouses. Teradyne sits at the intersection of two important hardware trends: more complex AI chips that need rigorous testing, and broader use of robots in industrial settings...
NYSE:USFD
NYSE:USFDConsumer Retailing

US Foods (USFD) Is Up 5.3% After Reaffirmed Outlook And New $198M Defense Contract - What's Changed

Earlier in January 2026, US Foods Holding Corp. reaffirmed its 2025 net sales growth outlook of 4% to 5% and reported quarterly results that met revenue expectations, exceeded earnings forecasts, and kept operating margins steady at 2.8%. The company also secured a new US$198.26 million Defense Logistics Agency contract to supply food and beverages to multiple U.S. military branches, highlighting an additional revenue stream from long-term government demand. We’ll now examine how reaffirmed...