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NYSE:UNM
NYSE:UNMInsurance

How Investors Are Reacting To Unum Group (UNM) Buybacks Amid Sharply Lower Net Income

In February 2026, Unum Group reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue edging up to US$3,244.1 million for the quarter and US$13.08 billion for the year, while net income roughly halved year-on-year. Alongside these results, Unum disclosed that it had completed repurchasing 10,369,259 shares for US$802.5 million under its February 2025 buyback authorization, even as profitability weakened. We’ll now examine how Unum’s sharply lower net income, despite continued...
NasdaqGS:DASH
NasdaqGS:DASHHospitality

Has DoorDash (DASH) Become Attractive After Its Recent Share Price Slump?

If you are wondering whether DoorDash's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article will walk you through what the numbers actually say about its value. The stock has been volatile recently, with a 13.6% decline over the last 7 days, a 21.9% decline over the last 30 days, and a 27.0% decline year to date, although its 3 year return sits at 176.2%. Recent coverage has focused on DoorDash's position in food delivery and local commerce, including debates around...
NYSE:UVV
NYSE:UVVTobacco

Should Universal’s Softer Earnings and Dividend‑First Approach Require Action From Universal (UVV) Investors?

In February 2026, Universal Corporation reported that third-quarter 2025 sales fell to US$861.29 million and net income to US$33.25 million, with both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations decreasing versus the prior year, and nine-month results showing similarly lower sales and earnings. Alongside these weaker earnings, the company paid no attention to its previously announced buyback program during the latest quarter while still affirming a US$0.82 quarterly...
NYSE:GRND
NYSE:GRNDInteractive Media and Services

Grindr Faces Governance Questions As AI Subscription Test Meets Stake Sale

Grindr's majority shareholder has sold a significant stake after ending buyout talks for NYSE:GRND. The company is facing a fiduciary investigation that focuses on board conduct and oversight. Grindr is testing a premium AI powered subscription service at a relatively high price point. For investors watching NYSE:GRND, this cluster of events lands on a stock that has already been under pressure. The share price sits at $10.08, with returns of 17.0% over the past 30 days, 24.3% year to date,...
NYSE:CVX
NYSE:CVXOil and Gas

Is Chevron (CVX) Pricing Reflecting Recent Share Gains Or Future Expectations?

If you are wondering whether Chevron’s current share price offers real value or implies paying up for future expectations, this article walks through what the numbers actually show. Chevron’s share price last closed at US$183.74, with returns of 0.8% over 7 days, 10.5% over 30 days, 17.9% year to date, 21.8% over 1 year and 28.3% over 3 years. These figures provide useful context before comparing that price to underlying value. Recent attention on Chevron has been driven by ongoing interest...
NasdaqGS:OKTA
NasdaqGS:OKTAIT

Okta (OKTA) Valuation Revisited As New AI Agent Discovery Tools Tackle Shadow AI Risks

Okta (OKTA) is back in focus after introducing new Agent Discovery tools aimed at spotting unsanctioned AI agents inside corporate environments, which puts AI security and identity governance at the center of the investment conversation. See our latest analysis for Okta. Despite the new AI focused security tools and an expanded relationship with the PGA of America, Okta’s 1 year total shareholder return of 10.08% decline contrasts with an 8.95% 90 day share price return and a 20.91% 3 year...
NYSE:GME
NYSE:GMESpecialty Retail

Is It Time To Reassess GameStop (GME) After Its Recent Price Swings?

If you are wondering whether GameStop's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. This article will focus on what the numbers say about the stock rather than the hype around it. Recently, the share price closed at US$23.57, with an 11.7% gain over 30 days, a 14.3% return year to date, a 5.0% decline over 7 days and an 11.6% decline over the past year. The 3-year and 5-year returns sit at 15.4% and 112.1% respectively. These moves have kept GameStop in the spotlight, as...
NasdaqGS:WSFS
NasdaqGS:WSFSBanks

A Look At WSFS Financial (WSFS) Valuation As Recent Momentum Draws Investor Attention

Why WSFS Financial Is On Investor Radars Today WSFS Financial (WSFS) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the stock last closing at $66.80. For investors, the key question is how this price lines up with current fundamentals. See our latest analysis for WSFS Financial. Looking beyond the latest move, WSFS Financial’s 30 day share price return of 17.98% and year to date share price return of 21.34% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 20.65%. This suggests...
NasdaqGM:SITM
NasdaqGM:SITMSemiconductor

SiTime Nears Major Renesas Timing Deal As Valuation Questions Grow

SiTime (NasdaqGM:SITM) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Renesas Electronics' timing unit. The potential deal would be SiTime's largest acquisition to date and a major expansion of its core timing business. The transaction has not been confirmed, but reports suggest the deal size is substantial and discussions are well progressed. SiTime focuses on MEMS based precision timing solutions that are used across communications, data centers, automotive and industrial applications. The...
NYSE:RAMP
NYSE:RAMPSoftware

LiveRamp Extends Buybacks As AI Data Collaboration Story Evolves

LiveRamp Holdings (NYSE:RAMP) expanded its share repurchase authorization by $200 million, bringing total buyback capacity to $1.5 billion. The company extended its share repurchase program through 2027 and indicated plans to accelerate repurchases in the near term. Management highlighted artificial intelligence as a key driver of demand for LiveRamp’s data collaboration platform and a core part of its business outlook. LiveRamp focuses on data collaboration solutions that help brands and...
NYSE:DOW
NYSE:DOWChemicals

Dow Restructuring And AI Push Put Valuation And Momentum In Focus

Dow (NYSE:DOW) has launched a company wide restructuring program that includes 4,500 job cuts. The company is directing significant capital toward AI and automation to reshape its operations. The initiative is intended to drive productivity gains and earnings improvement over time. For investors watching NYSE:DOW, this move comes with the shares at $32.49 and a mixed recent track record. The stock is up 17.8% over the past month and 33.9% year to date, but shows a 12.1% decline over the...
NYSE:HUN
NYSE:HUNChemicals

Is Huntsman (HUN) Now Attractive After A 29.6% Year To Date Rebound?

If you are trying to figure out whether Huntsman is a bargain or a value trap at around US$13.21, you will want to see how the current share price lines up with a few different valuation yardsticks. The stock has returned 1.2% over the last week and 10.9% over the last month, while year to date it is up 29.6% but still shows a 16.8% decline over 1 year, a 50.0% decline over 3 years and a 43.6% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns have put fresh attention on Huntsman, with recent...
NYSE:CQP
NYSE:CQPOil and Gas

Assessing Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

What Cheniere Energy Partners’ Recent Performance Tells Investors With no single headline event driving the story, Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) is attracting attention after a recent stretch of positive returns, including gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Cheniere Energy Partners. At a share price of $59.64, Cheniere Energy Partners’ recent momentum, including a 1 day share price return of 4.16% and a 90 day share price return of 13.36%, sits...
NasdaqGS:UPST
NasdaqGS:UPSTConsumer Finance

Upstart Holdings (UPST) Valuation Check As Profit Return Meets CEO Transition And Margin Concerns

Upstart Holdings (UPST) reported stronger fourth quarter and full year profits, but the stock declined sharply as investors focused on a CEO transition, broader leadership changes, and margin pressure related to secured lending. See our latest analysis for Upstart Holdings. The sharp reaction to earnings and leadership changes comes after a weaker stretch for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 36.24% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 62.78%, while the 3 year total...
NasdaqGS:PLAB
NasdaqGS:PLABSemiconductor

Did Steady Revenue Growth and Cautious Outlook Just Shift Photronics' (PLAB) Investment Narrative?

Photronics recently reported past quarterly results showing steady revenue growth supported by demand from foundry, logic, and high-end display customers, while continuing to invest in advanced photomask facilities near key semiconductor hubs. An important takeaway was management’s cautious outlook, reflecting customer inventory digestion and uncertainty around the timing of new technology ramps despite ongoing capacity expansion. Next, we’ll examine how this combination of steady revenue...
NYSE:ASB
NYSE:ASBBanks

Stronger Q4 Earnings, New Buyback and Insider Moves Might Change The Case For Investing In ASB

Associated Banc-Corp recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations, authorized a new US$100,000,000 share repurchase program, and declared a regular cash dividend payable in March 2026, while an executive sold US$427,000 of stock alongside option exercises and FMR LLC reduced its holdings at year-end 2025. Taken together with currently favorable value metrics, these corporate actions suggest management is prioritizing capital returns and balance sheet discipline...
NYSE:GPI
NYSE:GPISpecialty Retail

Does Group 1 Automotive's (GPI) Higher 2026 Dividend Reveal Its True Capital Allocation Priorities?

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. recently announced that its board approved a 10% increase in the 2026 annual dividend rate to US$2.20 per share, with a quarterly payout of US$0.55 scheduled for March 16, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 2, 2026. This higher dividend underscores management’s confidence in the company’s earnings strength and cash generation, even as recent shareholder returns have been weaker and options markets imply expectations of a sizeable future share price move. We’ll...
NYSE:NE
NYSE:NEEnergy Services

Assessing Noble (NE) Valuation After Earnings Miss, Softer Guidance And Rising Analyst Optimism

Noble (NE) is back in focus after mixed fourth quarter 2025 results, softer 2026 revenue guidance of US$2.8b to US$3.0b, and a US$0.50 quarterly dividend, even as analysts have turned more optimistic. See our latest analysis for Noble. That backdrop helps explain why Noble’s recent earnings miss and softer 2026 revenue guidance have not stopped the share price from climbing. A 30 day share price return of 40.17% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 69.57% suggest momentum has been...
NYSE:CRGY
NYSE:CRGYOil and Gas

Is Crescent Energy (CRGY) Now Attractive After A 22% Monthly Share Price Rebound?

If you are trying to figure out whether Crescent Energy at around US$10.23 is a bargain or a value trap, you are in the right place. The stock is up 22.1% over the last 30 days and 20.2% year to date, even though the 1 year return sits at a 27.6% decline and the 7 day move is a modest 0.7% decline. Recent news coverage has focused on Crescent Energy's position in the US energy sector and how its share price has been reacting to changes in investor sentiment toward oil and gas producers...
NYSE:CBT
NYSE:CBTChemicals

Cabot (CBT) Valuation After Weaker First Quarter Earnings And Recent Share Price Momentum

Cabot (CBT) shares are under the microscope after the company reported first quarter results, showing sales of US$849 million and net income of US$73 million, both lower than in the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Cabot. Despite the softer quarterly numbers, Cabot's 30 day share price return of 7.43% and 90 day share price return of 27.49% suggest momentum has been building, even though the 1 year total shareholder return of an 11.71% decline shows a weaker longer term...
NasdaqGS:DAKT
NasdaqGS:DAKTElectronic

Assessing Daktronics (DAKT) Valuation After A Strong Month Of Share Price Momentum

Daktronics (DAKT) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up 5.2% over the past day, 6.0% over the past week and 26.7% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Daktronics. The latest 1 month share price return of 26.7% sits within a broader upswing, with the 90 day share price return at 51.9% and the 1 year total shareholder return at 71.1%. This indicates that momentum has been building rather than fading over time. If Daktronics’ move has you...
NasdaqGS:AGYS
NasdaqGS:AGYSSoftware

Is Agilysys (AGYS) Now Attractive After Recent 28% Share Price Drop?

If you are wondering whether Agilysys at around US$81.50 is priced for opportunity or already reflecting much of its prospects, this article is for you. The stock has seen sharp recent moves, with a 5.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 28.4% decline over the last 30 days and a 29.4% decline year to date, while the 5 year return sits at 35.9%. These swings have come as investors react to ongoing developments in the broader software sector and shifting sentiment toward growth oriented names,...
NasdaqGS:VRTX
NasdaqGS:VRTXBiotechs

Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Is Up 6.0% After Profit Rebound And Non-CF Pipeline Update - And What's Next

Vertex Pharmaceuticals reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue of US$12.00 billion, up from US$11.02 billion a year earlier, with net income of US$3.95 billion replacing a net loss and earnings per share turning positive on both a basic and diluted basis. Alongside this earnings shift, Vertex issued 2026 guidance that points to an increasing contribution from non-cystic fibrosis products such as CASGEVY and JOURNAVX, supported by a new trispecific T‑cell engager collaboration with...
NasdaqGS:SANM
NasdaqGS:SANMElectronic

Does Analyst Upgrades and Strong Growth Score Change The Bull Case For Sanmina (SANM)?

Recently, analysts highlighted Sanmina as a top pick for growth investors, assigning it a #1 Zacks Rank and an A VGM Score, supported by upward earnings estimate revisions. This recognition emphasizes how analyst expectations around Sanmina's earnings strength and quality metrics are becoming central to the company’s investment case. Next, we'll examine how this upgraded analyst sentiment, especially the strong Growth Style Score, interacts with Sanmina's existing investment narrative. This...