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Noble (NE) has put fresh contract activity in the spotlight after announcing about US$1.3b in new backlog tied to nine rigs, spanning Norway, Nigeria, Guyana, the U.S. Gulf, South America, and Trinidad. See our latest analysis for Noble. That new US$1.3b backlog lands at a time when Noble’s share price has gained 22.8% year to date, including a 22.8% 30 day share price return and a 19.6% 1 year total shareholder return. This indicates that recent momentum has been building rather than...

Altria Group reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing lower reported net income and earnings per share, including a US$285 million goodwill impairment, while also confirming ongoing share repurchases and heavy cash returns to shareholders. At the same time, the company is pressing ahead with a leadership transition to incoming CEO Salvatore Mancuso and accelerating its push into smoke-free products such as on! Plus nicotine pouches amid pressure on core cigarette and pouch...

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc recently raised US$150,000,000 through a seven-year convertible bond to fund construction of its Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe, marking a major overseas capital-raising milestone for the country. The offering drew very large demand from U.S. institutional investors, suggesting growing confidence in both Caledonia’s long-term plans and the wider Zimbabwean gold sector. With this sizeable US$150,000,000 financing in place, we’ll now examine how it reshapes...

Amphenol (NYSE:APH) has completed the acquisitions of CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions business and Trexon. These deals significantly expand Amphenol's fiber optic interconnect capabilities used in data centers and AI infrastructure. The company reported record Q4 2025 results, including 49% year over year revenue growth and record operating and free cash flow. For investors, the immediate backdrop is that Amphenol's share price stands at $144.08, with a 1 year return of 105.1%...

International Paper (NYSE:IP) plans to split into two independent publicly traded companies, separating its North American operations from its EMEA business. The company describes the breakup as a transformational move that follows its acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper expects the separation to create regionally focused businesses with distinct capital allocation and governance structures. International Paper is a major player in packaging and paper, with a footprint that now...

Earnings beat and CFO transition put Progressive (PGR) in focus Progressive (PGR) is back on investors’ radar after reporting quarterly and full year 2025 results that surpassed analyst earnings and revenue estimates, along with detailing a planned chief financial officer transition. See our latest analysis for Progressive. Despite the recent earnings beat and CFO transition news, the share price has been relatively steady, with a 90 day share price return of 2.11% and a 5 year total...

ARMOUR Residential REIT overview and recent share performance ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) has drawn fresh attention following recent price moves, with the stock down about 5% over the past week and past month, but up roughly 6% over the past 3 months. Over a longer horizon, total return data is mixed, with a gain of about 10% over the past year set against negative total returns over the past 3 and 5 years. This gives investors several time frames to compare. See our latest analysis for...

If you are wondering whether Safehold's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article walks through what the numbers are actually saying about value. Safehold's shares last closed at US$14.11, with returns of 3.5% over the past month but a 1 year return of an 8.9% decline and a 3 year return of a 55.8% decline, which may catch the eye of investors thinking about a possible reset in expectations. Recent coverage of Safehold has focused on its role in the real estate...

Nextpower (NXT) is back in focus after a packed January 27 update that combined strong third quarter results, higher full year guidance, a first investment grade rating, a major Saudi solar contract, and a new share repurchase plan. See our latest analysis for Nextpower. Those announcements have arrived alongside strong market interest, with a 7 day share price return of 11.51% and a 30 day share price return of 26.20% pushing Nextpower to US$117.09. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why Sherwin-Williams is on investors’ radar today Sherwin-Williams (SHW) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $354.64. That puts current performance in focus alongside the company’s longer term return profile. See our latest analysis for Sherwin-Williams. The recent 8.17% 1 month share price return suggests momentum has been picking up again, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is roughly flat and the 5 year total shareholder...

Q4 2025 earnings and capital return moves come into focus MSCI (MSCI) drew fresh attention after reporting Q4 2025 results with double digit organic revenue growth, an earnings beat, an extended ETF index licensing agreement with BlackRock, and sizable share repurchases alongside a new dividend. See our latest analysis for MSCI. The recent earnings beat, extended BlackRock ETF licensing agreement and sizeable buybacks appear to have supported sentiment, with a 30 day share price return of...

In January 2026, AEG announced a new multi-year partnership with Twilio that will bring Twilio’s customer engagement technology to Crypto.com Arena, the LA Kings, and AXS to improve fan communication from ticket purchase through the live event experience and beyond. The deal also makes Twilio a Founding Partner of Crypto.com Arena, giving it prominent in-venue brand exposure and a dedicated fan activation space while AEG taps Twilio Segment to build more data-driven, personalized connections...

Affirm Holdings (NasdaqGS:AFRM) has secured an exclusive multi year partnership with Expedia Group to serve as the sole buy now, pay later provider across major U.S. travel brands. The agreement extends Affirm’s BNPL options to Canadian travelers and integrates its services directly into Expedia’s key platforms. Affirm also announced an integration with Bolt, making Affirm the default BNPL option within Bolt’s checkout for its merchant network. Affirm enters these agreements with its shares...

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock recently reported a strong quarter, highlighting solid project execution, high equipment utilization and a substantial dredging backlog extending well into 2026. An interesting aspect is that over 84% of this backlog comes from capital and coastal protection projects, which typically carry higher-margin profiles. Next, we’ll explore how this backlog skew toward higher-margin capital and coastal protection work shapes Great Lakes Dredge & Dock’s investment...

Quarterly momentum and why Ross Stores (ROST) is back on investor radar Ross Stores (ROST) is drawing attention after reporting 7% comparable store sales growth in Q3, along with plans for 90 new store openings in 2025, supported by disciplined expenses and a refreshed marketing push. See our latest analysis for Ross Stores. Those Q3 figures sit alongside a 17.0% 90 day share price return and a 26.7% one year total shareholder return. Together, these metrics point to momentum building around...

If you are wondering whether FirstEnergy's current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you line the price up against what the company might reasonably be worth. FirstEnergy's shares recently closed at US$47.34, with returns of 1.7% over 7 days, 4.6% over 30 days, 4.6% year to date, 23.9% over 1 year, 35.8% over 3 years, and 78.1% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent...

Investors may be wondering if Nexstar Media Group at around US$212 per share still offers value, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock has been relatively steady over the last week with a 0.3% decline. Its 1 year return of 44.4% and 5 year return of 97.5% may have shifted how investors think about its risk and reward profile. Recent attention around Nexstar has focused on its position in US media and broadcasting, as investors weigh how its station portfolio and...

In January 2026, American Express Global Business Travel, operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc., refinanced and upsized its senior secured first lien term loan facility to US$1.49 billion, lowering its interest margin by 0.50% to SOFR plus 2.00% and extending maturity to July 26, 2031. The transaction not only cuts financing costs but also adds US$100 million of term debt capacity, increasing liquidity to fund AI initiatives, organic expansion and potential acquisitions under a...

In recent days, three analysts issued Buy ratings on United Community Banks, contributing to a consensus view of Moderate Buy and signaling heightened optimism around the bank’s outlook. This clustering of positive opinions is material because it can influence how a broad base of investors perceives United Community Banks’ earnings and growth potential relative to peers. We’ll now examine how this wave of Buy ratings shapes United Community Banks’ investment narrative and what it might...

Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) released the tax classification details for its 2025 dividend distributions. The company stated that all dividends on its common stock will be treated as dividend income for tax purposes. No portion of the 2025 common stock dividends will be categorized as excess inclusion income for shareholders. Arbor Realty Trust focuses on real estate finance, with a business model that depends heavily on regular dividend payments to shareholders. For income focused...

Why Amgen (AMGN) Is Getting Attention Now Amgen (AMGN) is back on many watchlists after a period where its share price, recent returns and fundamentals, including revenue of US$35.97b and net income of US$7.01b, are drawing closer scrutiny from investors. See our latest analysis for Amgen. At a share price of US$341.88, Amgen’s recent 90 day share price return of 15.38% and 1 year total shareholder return of 23.68% indicate that momentum has been building over both shorter and longer...

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has recently continued its rapid expansion, reaching 645 stores with average annual store growth of 11.5% over the past two years and same-store sales increasing 3.2% per year, reflecting resilient demand for its discount retail model. This combination of fast store openings and consistent same-store sales growth is drawing attention to Ollie’s ability to scale despite being smaller than many competitors. Next, we’ll examine how this rapid store expansion informs...

If you are wondering whether Markel Group's current share price matches its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is built to help you unpack that question clearly. Markel Group's shares most recently closed at US$2,040.64, with returns of 0.6% over the last 7 days, a 4.2% decline over 30 days, and gains of 11.6% over 1 year, 52.8% over 3 years, and 85.6% over 5 years. Recent coverage around Markel Group has focused on its position as a specialty insurance and investment company,...

If you are wondering whether Adobe's current share price makes sense, this article walks through how its value stacks up using several common methods. At a recent closing price of US$293.25, Adobe's share price reflects a 2.6% decline over the last 7 days and sits 12.0% lower over both the last 30 days and year to date, with a 33.0% decline over 1 year and a 22.7% decline over 3 years. Over the past few years, Adobe has regularly been in the headlines for its role in creative software and...