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Operational setback sharpens focus on Dillard's strategy Fresh commentary on Dillard's (DDS) weak demand, sliding same store sales, and falling earnings per share has put management's strategy under the microscope, especially as the retailer pauses new store openings in order to overhaul existing locations. See our latest analysis for Dillard's. Despite the recent pullback and soft same store sales, Dillard's share price has still delivered a robust year to date share price return and an even...

Ares Management recently expanded its US data center footprint, with Ares Real Assets funds securing a 314-acre development site in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and acquiring two fully leased hyperscale facilities in Leesburg totaling 745,000 square feet and 165 MW of IT load. These transactions highlight how Ares is pairing its digital infrastructure and real estate capabilities to pursue long-term, contracted cash flows in data centers, a sector tied to accelerating adoption of advanced...

Recently, Jefferies upgraded Trex Company to Buy, arguing that the market reaction to softer results has pushed the decking maker’s valuation below what its profitability and market position might warrant. The upgrade spotlights Trex’s reinvestment in marketing, distribution partnerships, and eco-focused composite decking as potential levers to win share from smaller rivals despite industry softness. We’ll now explore how Jefferies’ emphasis on Trex’s perceived undervaluation and market...

Sandisk (SNDK) has quietly moved higher, up about 6% on the day and more than doubling over the past 3 months, even though its performance over the last month has been choppy and negative. See our latest analysis for Sandisk. Put simply, Sandisk’s latest share price of $219.46 caps a huge multi month rally, with a 90 day share price return of 114.71% and a year to date share price return of 509.61%. This suggests momentum is still firmly building despite short term volatility. If Sandisk’s...

FuelCell Energy (FCEL) has put out its FY 2025 numbers with fourth quarter revenue at about $55.0 million and basic EPS of roughly -$0.85, capping off a trailing twelve months that saw revenue of around $158.2 million and basic EPS of about -$7.42. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from roughly $49.3 million in Q4 2024 to $55.0 million in Q4 2025, while net income for these quarters remained negative at about -$42.2 million and -$30.7 million respectively. This underscores that top...

Recent performance puts Green Brick Partners in focus Green Brick Partners (GRBK) has quietly outperformed many peers this year, with the stock up about 18% year to date and roughly 15% over the past year, despite a recent pullback. See our latest analysis for Green Brick Partners. At a share price of $65.44, Green Brick’s recent pullback follows a strong upswing, with year to date share price returns still firmly positive and a standout three year total shareholder return suggesting momentum...

Worthington Steel (WS) just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of about $871.9 million and EPS of $0.38, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at roughly $3.3 billion with EPS of $2.52, setting a clear snapshot of its recent performance. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from $739 million in Q2 2025 to $871.9 million in Q2 2026 and EPS shift from $0.26 to $0.38 over the same period, giving investors a data rich backdrop against which to evaluate the recent trends in growth...

Aptiv and Vecna Robotics recently announced a collaboration to co-develop next-generation Autonomous Mobile Robot solutions, integrating Aptiv’s PULSE sensor, machine-learning-based perception, and embedded compute with Vecna’s autonomy and workflow orchestration platform for safer, more efficient industrial material handling. This move extends Aptiv’s technology beyond vehicles into warehouse and factory automation, highlighting how its perception and software stack can be monetized across...

SM Energy (SM) has been sliding lately, with the stock down roughly 5% over the past week and almost 50% over the past year. Let us unpack what the market might be missing. See our latest analysis for SM Energy. That slide reflects a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 90 day share price return of about minus 27 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return of roughly minus 48 percent, despite a still impressive 5 year total shareholder return above 200 percent. This suggests long term value but...

Radware (RDWR) shares have been quietly grinding higher recently, leaving investors wondering what is driving the move and whether the current price still offers a reasonable entry point. See our latest analysis for Radware. That steady climb to a share price of $23.87 sits against a mixed backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 6.37 percent but a 90 day decline of 13.01 percent, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 23.10 percent suggests long term momentum is still quietly...

Rayonier (RYN) just put two meaningful cards on the table at once: a $1.40 per share special dividend and a fresh universal shelf registration, and together they reshape the near term risk reward profile for investors. See our latest analysis for Rayonier. The mixed reaction around the $1.40 special dividend and the new shelf registration helps explain why the latest 1 day share price return is negative. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return still reflects a milder loss and...

In December 2025, Onex Corporation sold its remaining 3.19% stake in Ryan Specialty Holdings for approximately US$230 million, with Onex CEO Bobby Le Blanc set to retire from the board in February 2026 following the exit. At the same time, CEO Timothy William Turner’s US$6.95 million insider share sale, linked to a divorce settlement, coincided with fresh analyst scrutiny on Ryan Specialty’s margin pressures and growth outlook. We’ll now examine how Turner’s sizable insider sale and the end...

Baidu (BIDU) shares are back in focus after reports that the company is weighing a separate listing for its Kunlunxin AI chip arm, a move that could unlock fresh value and sharpen its position against global chip rivals. See our latest analysis for Baidu. The Kunlunxin news lands as Baidu’s share price sits at $120.51 and rides a strong year to date share price return of about 45.7 percent. Even though the 1 year total shareholder return of roughly 40.8 percent still reflects a choppy few...

In December 2025, Enovix highlighted the expansion of its Fab 2 facility in Malaysia to four production lines targeting up to 10 million units annually, alongside Board approval of a US$60 million 2025 share buyback and broad smartphone OEM sampling activity for its batteries. Beyond the immediate operational update, the combination of high-volume capacity build-out, interest from seven of the top eight smartphone OEMs, and an authorized buyback suggests management is aligning manufacturing...

Earlier this week, Zoetis completed a US$1.75 billion Rule 144A offering of 0.25% senior unsecured convertible notes due June 15, 2029, primarily to fund share repurchases and capped call transactions, following a 6% first-quarter 2026 dividend increase and recent product progress in feline osteoarthritis pain management. This combination of low-cost convertible financing, incremental cash returns to shareholders, and portfolio expansion in long-acting biologics for cats adds fresh context...

Comfort Systems USA (FIX) is stepping into the S&P 500, and that index move is only part of the story; the stock sits at the crossroads of data center build outs and a record project backlog. See our latest analysis for Comfort Systems USA. That momentum is already visible in the tape, with the latest share price at $918.54, a 1 day share price return of 3.93 percent helping offset a choppy 7 day pullback. A 90 day share price return of 15.15 percent and a five year total shareholder return...

Applied Materials (AMAT) has moved back into the spotlight after a run of upbeat analyst calls tied to the accelerating AI chip buildout, Micron’s bullish forecast, and the company’s record annual revenue performance. See our latest analysis for Applied Materials. Despite the latest pullback, with a 1 day share price return of minus 4.08 percent and a 7 day share price return of minus 9.77 percent, Applied Materials is still riding strong AI infrastructure momentum. This is reflected in a 90...

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has quietly pushed higher this month, with shares up about 3% over the past 30 days and roughly 24% in the past 3 months, inviting a closer look. See our latest analysis for Las Vegas Sands. That recent climb builds on a strong trend, with the share price now at $66.96 and a solid year to date share price return alongside healthy multi year total shareholder returns, suggesting momentum is still building as investors reassess growth and risk. If Las Vegas Sands has you...

Flagstar Bank National Association (FLG) just doubled down on its private banking ambitions by rolling out new wealth planning units and a regional operating model that tie directly into its recent share price momentum. See our latest analysis for Flagstar Bank National Association. Those wealth build outs seem to be resonating with investors, with a roughly 25 percent 1 month share price return and about 46 percent year to date, even though the 3 year total shareholder return is still deeply...

Darden Restaurants (DRI) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of about $3.1 billion and basic EPS of $2.05, setting a clear snapshot of where the restaurant group stands heading into the back half of its fiscal year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from $2.89 billion in Q2 2025 to $3.1 billion in Q2 2026, alongside EPS stepping up from $1.84 to $2.05. Trailing twelve month revenue reached roughly $12.6 billion with EPS of $9.63, giving investors a solid read on how scale and profitability...

Janus Henderson Group (JHG) has quietly outperformed over the past year, and with the stock up about 7% in the past month, investors are starting to revisit its long term earnings and dividend story. See our latest analysis for Janus Henderson Group. That recent 7.0% 1 month share price return sits on top of a steady climb, with a 1 year total shareholder return of about 13% and a striking 3 year total shareholder return above 100%. This suggests positive momentum rather than a fading story...

Perrigo (PRGO) is back in the spotlight after multiple law firms launched securities class actions tied to its Nestlé infant formula acquisition, putting fresh pressure on a stock already down sharply over the past year. See our latest analysis for Perrigo. The legal overhang has amplified existing concerns, with the 90 day share price return of minus 37.32 percent and a 1 year total shareholder return of minus 45.28 percent underscoring that momentum is firmly fading rather than...

Fresh bullish research on monday.com (MNDY) is colliding with a weak share price, as analysts spotlight its AI native Work OS, accelerating cash generation, and new share repurchase program as key long term drivers. See our latest analysis for monday.com. That upbeat story sits against a tougher tape, with the stock’s 90 day share price return of minus 33.61 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of minus 35.25 percent, showing momentum has clearly faded after a solid 27.73 percent three...

In December 2025, DigitalOcean announced a multi-year, eight-figure-per-year partnership with Persistent Systems, under which Persistent chose DigitalOcean as the exclusive cloud and AI infrastructure provider for its SASVA™ platform, powered by DigitalOcean’s Gradient AI Agentic Cloud and GPU offerings. The collaboration is designed to cut AI infrastructure and operational costs by over 50% for clients while using Persistent’s engineering expertise and SASVA to enhance DigitalOcean’s...