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NYSE:PRIM
NYSE:PRIMConstruction

Infrastructure-Backed Backlog Momentum Might Change The Case For Investing In Primoris Services (PRIM)

In recent days, Primoris Services has reported continued contract wins, resilient margins and a strong order backlog across its utilities and energy segments, supported by federal and state infrastructure initiatives. This combination of healthy backlog, institutional support and analyst optimism highlights how infrastructure-driven demand is underpinning confidence in Primoris’s earnings visibility and project pipeline. We’ll now explore how this backlog strength linked to US...
NYSE:AVNT
NYSE:AVNTChemicals

Can Avient (AVNT)ʼs Margin Gains Amid Softer Earnings Recast Its Innovation-Driven Growth Story?

In February 2026, Avient Corporation reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 sales rising to US$760.6 million while full-year net income decreased to US$81.9 million despite slightly higher annual sales of US$3.26 billion. Alongside weaker GAAP earnings, Avient delivered 80 basis points of adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, double-digit adjusted EPS growth in Q4, and US$150 million of debt reduction, highlighting the impact of cost controls and higher-value mix in...
NasdaqGS:BKR
NasdaqGS:BKREnergy Services

The Bull Case For Baker Hughes (BKR) Could Change Following Major AI Data Center Turbine Order

Baker Hughes recently announced in February 2026 that it received an order from Twenty20 Energy for 10 Frame 5 gas turbines and generators, supporting up to 250 MW of power capacity for data center projects in Georgia and Texas, with initial deliveries scheduled for 2027. This order, part of a broader move toward a multi-gigawatt power equipment agreement with Twenty20 Energy, highlights Baker Hughes’ growing role in supplying resilient, lower-carbon power solutions to meet surging AI and...
NYSE:AROC
NYSE:AROCEnergy Services

Is Archrock (AROC) Still Attractive After Strong Multi Year Share Price Performance

If you are wondering whether Archrock’s recent share price puts it at a fair level or not, you are in the right place to size up what that might mean for value focused investors. Archrock’s stock recently closed at US$32.66, with returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 25.9% over 30 days, 22.6% year to date, 22.1% over 1 year, 283.1% over 3 years and 312.9% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent news coverage has largely centered on Archrock’s role in the...
NasdaqGS:NTNX
NasdaqGS:NTNXSoftware

Do Nutanix’s (NTNX) New Partner Wins Offset Questions Raised by Its Lowered Revenue Outlook?

In February 2026, Ark Data Centers announced it had achieved Nutanix Champion Elevate Service Provider Partner status, signaling advanced certifications and deeper expertise across the full Nutanix portfolio to deliver integrated disaster recovery, improved storage efficiency, and streamlined operations for larger customers. Around the same period, Nutanix’s reduced full-year revenue outlook and first-quarter results near the low end of guidance prompted legal scrutiny and more cautious...
NasdaqGS:SEDG
NasdaqGS:SEDGSemiconductor

SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) Valuation In Focus As Bearish Options Activity And Earnings Jitters Build

Bearish options activity and upcoming earnings put SolarEdge in focus SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) is drawing attention after unusually high put options activity, with a Put/Call Ratio of 2.74 and concerns around negative margins and a distress-level Altman Z-Score. This options positioning comes just days before the company’s February 18 earnings report, as investors weigh financial risks against recent business developments, including its new partnership with WeaveGrid for residential...
NasdaqCM:RKLB
NasdaqCM:RKLBAerospace & Defense

Is Rocket Lab’s (RKLB) Hypersonic Test Surge Quietly Reshaping Its Government-Focused Business Mix?

Rocket Lab Corporation recently announced its upcoming Cassowary Vex mission, a dedicated hypersonic test launch on its HASTE rocket for the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and Hypersonix from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, marking its fourth hypersonic test mission in under six months. This flurry of hypersonic defense work highlights Rocket Lab’s increasing role in national security testing and its push to build steadier government-backed launch demand. Now we’ll explore how this expanded...
NYSE:EPC
NYSE:EPCPersonal Products

Does Edgewell (EPC) Prioritizing Dividends Amid Losses Reveal Its True Capital Allocation Strategy?

In early February 2026, Edgewell Personal Care reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$422.8 million, up from US$415.1 million a year earlier, alongside a net loss of US$65.7 million and continued zero share repurchases under its most recent buyback authorization. Despite the wider loss and lack of recent buyback activity, the company affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.15 per share, highlighting management’s willingness to continue returning cash to shareholders while...
NYSE:GWRE
NYSE:GWRESoftware

How Investors Are Reacting To Guidewire Software (GWRE) Strong Q1, Raised Outlook And New AI Cloud Wins

Earlier this week, Guidewire Software reported a strong first quarter of fiscal 2026, highlighting record sales activity, raised full-year guidance, and eight new cloud deals, including major insurers The Hartford and Sompo. A key development was the rollout of AI-powered products like PricingCenter and UnderwritingCenter, which aim to make insurance pricing and underwriting more precise and efficient for property and casualty insurers. We’ll now examine how Guidewire’s stronger guidance and...
NasdaqGS:WTW
NasdaqGS:WTWInsurance

Has The Recent Pullback In Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Opened A Valuation Opportunity?

If you are wondering whether Willis Towers Watson is attractively priced today, you are not alone. The stock has drawn attention from investors trying to work out what a fair value looks like. The share price closed at US$287.74 recently, with returns of a 12.8% decline over 7 days, 12.3% decline over 30 days, 11.8% decline year to date, 9.2% decline over 1 year, 24.1% total return over 3 years and 36.6% total return over 5 years. Recent coverage around the stock has focused on its position...
NYSE:DK
NYSE:DKOil and Gas

A Look At Delek US Holdings (DK) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

What recent performance suggests about Delek US Holdings (DK) Delek US Holdings (DK) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a gain of 4.4% over the past day, a 3% decline over the past week, and a 14.3% rise over the past month. See our latest analysis for Delek US Holdings. At a share price of US$34.46, Delek US Holdings combines a 30 day share price return of 14.3% with a 1 year total shareholder return of 98.7%, indicating recent momentum following a weaker 90 day period. If this...
NasdaqGS:IREN
NasdaqGS:IRENSoftware

How IREN’s Index Inclusion and Microsoft-backed AI Pivot Will Impact IREN (IREN) Investors

In February 2026, IREN Limited reported second-quarter 2025 results showing revenue rising to US$184.69 million while net loss widened to US$155.41 million, alongside six‑month revenue of US$424.99 million and net income of US$229.20 million compared with a loss a year earlier. Ahead of its inclusion in the MSCI USA Index later in February, IREN’s shift from Bitcoin mining toward AI infrastructure, anchored by a US$9.70 billion Microsoft contract and large new data center capacity, is...
NasdaqGS:AGNC
NasdaqGS:AGNCMortgage REITs

Is AGNC Investment (AGNC) Attractively Priced After Strong One Year Share Price Performance?

If you are wondering whether AGNC Investment's share price really reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. Many income focused investors keep a close eye on this mortgage REIT. The stock last closed at US$11.36, with returns of 3.9% year to date and 26.0% over 1 year. Shorter term moves have been softer, with a 0.7% decline over 7 days and a 1.8% decline over 30 days. Recent headlines around AGNC have focused on its role as a mortgage REIT in a changing interest rate backdrop,...
NYSE:RTX
NYSE:RTXAerospace & Defense

Should Raytheon’s Coyote Counter‑Drone Wins and Dividend Hike Reset the RTX (RTX) Risk‑Reward Debate?

In early February 2026, RTX Corporation’s Raytheon business used its Coyote Block 3 Non-Kinetic system to defeat drone swarms in a U.S. Army exercise, while the board declared a US$0.68 quarterly dividend payable on March 19, 2026 to shareowners of record on February 20, 2026. Together with its largest U.S. Army counter‑drone contract under the LIDS program and ongoing AI‑driven manufacturing gains, these developments underscore RTX’s focus on higher‑tech, defense and aerospace solutions...
NYSE:CAT
NYSE:CATMachinery

Caterpillar (CAT) Valuation After Record Revenue And AI Data Center Infrastructure Demand

Caterpillar (CAT) is in focus after reporting record full-year revenue and a strong order backlog, as demand for its equipment climbs with the rapid buildout of AI data centers and power infrastructure. See our latest analysis for Caterpillar. The recent excitement around AI infrastructure and power projects has been reflected in the market, with Caterpillar posting a 21.2% 30 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. If this AI driven rally has you looking for...
NYSE:DAN
NYSE:DANAuto Components

Dana CEO Change And Bigger Cash Returns Put Valuation In Focus

Dana Incorporated appointed Byron Foster as CEO, effective July 1, 2026, with Bruce McDonald remaining Chairman of the Board. The company announced a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend. Dana expanded its equity buyback authorization to $2b and extended the plan through 2030. For investors tracking NYSE:DAN, these corporate moves come as the share price stands at $33.39, with the stock up 5.4% over the past week and 23.4% over the past month. Longer term, Dana has posted gains of 33.8%...
NasdaqGS:CRUS
NasdaqGS:CRUSSemiconductor

Should Cirrus Logic’s Upgraded Outlook and Buybacks Amid Insider Selling Require Action From Cirrus Logic (CRUS) Investors?

Cirrus Logic recently reported third-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$580.62 million and net income of US$140.31 million, alongside full-year earnings estimate upgrades and new fourth-quarter 2026 revenue guidance of US$410 million to US$470 million. The company also completed a share repurchase of 1,393,816 shares for US$155.97 million, while insider selling over the past year raises questions about how executives are responding to this improved earnings backdrop. With Cirrus Logic...
NYSE:AL
NYSE:ALTrade Distributors

Assessing Air Lease (AL) Valuation As Recent Returns Meet Conflicting Fair Value Estimates

What Air Lease’s recent performance data tells you Air Lease (AL) has been drawing fresh attention after a solid run, with total return over the past year at 32.93% and about 59.31% over the past 3 years. This has prompted investors to reassess expectations. See our latest analysis for Air Lease. With the share price at US$64.73 and relatively modest short term share price moves, the focus for many investors is the stronger 1 year and 3 year total shareholder returns. These returns suggest...
NYSE:OVV
NYSE:OVVOil and Gas

A Look At Ovintiv (OVV) Valuation After Scotiabank Rating Change On The S&P/TSX Index

A recent Scotiabank rating change for Ovintiv (OVV) on the S&P/TSX index has put fresh attention on how the stock is grouped, compared, and discussed alongside other Canadian energy producers. See our latest analysis for Ovintiv. Ovintiv's latest share price of US$46.93 comes after a 1 month share price return of 16.28% and a 3 month share price return of 19.87%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 147.49% contrasts with a more modest 9.57% total shareholder return over the past year,...
NYSE:MUR
NYSE:MUROil and Gas

What Murphy Oil (MUR)'s 2026 Output Caution Amid Q4 Outperformance Means For Shareholders

In early 2026, Murphy Oil reported Q4 2025 results showing production ahead of guidance, lower capital spending, and mixed but overall positive exploration outcomes, including new oil discoveries in the Gulf of America and encouraging appraisal at Hai Su Vang in the Golden Sea Lion field. At the same time, analysts responded unevenly to Murphy Oil’s softer 2026 production outlook versus its recent operational gains, underscoring a growing divide between cautious forward guidance and current...
NYSE:WSM
NYSE:WSMSpecialty Retail

Is Williams-Sonoma’s (WSM) Early ChatGPT Ad Test Deepening Its Digital Innovation Edge?

In February 2026, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced it had joined OpenAI’s Ad Pilot Program, becoming one of the first companies to test clearly labeled ads within ChatGPT to connect its portfolio brands with customers at key decision-making moments. This move highlights Williams-Sonoma’s push to experiment with AI-enabled, high-intent marketing channels as it refines how and where it engages consumers online. Next, we’ll examine how Williams-Sonoma’s early use of AI-powered ChatGPT ads could...
NasdaqGS:LECO
NasdaqGS:LECOMachinery

Assessing Lincoln Electric (LECO) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Why Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is on investors’ radar today Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $293.68 and showing double digit total returns over the past year and past 3 months. For investors tracking industrial names, the company’s mix of welding, cutting, brazing products and automated solutions, alongside its reported revenue of $4.23b and net income of $520.53m, offers several angles to assess...
NasdaqGS:PEBO
NasdaqGS:PEBOBanks

Is It Time To Reassess Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) After Recent Share Price Swings

Investors may be wondering if Peoples Bancorp at around US$33.56 is offering fair value today, or if the current price is leaving some potential upside on the table. The stock has had a mixed run lately, with a 1.8% decline over the last 7 days, an 8.8% gain over 30 days, 11.3% year to date, and 8.6% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 28.1% and 39.4% respectively. Recent attention on Peoples Bancorp has centered on ongoing corporate developments and sector wide...
NYSE:XIFR
NYSE:XIFRRenewable Energy

XPLR Infrastructure (XIFR) Is Up 7.1% After Soft Q4 And Amended Credit Line - Has The Reinvestment Case Changed?

In the past week, XPLR Infrastructure, LP reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$249 million, net income of US$29 million, and earnings of US$0.30 per unit, compared with higher sales and a loss a year earlier. Despite a full-year loss of US$28 million on largely steady annual sales, the partnership highlighted strong cash generation, US$1.88 billion of adjusted EBITDA, and an amended revolving credit facility that reduces committed size while extending maturity to...