NasdaqCM:POET
NasdaqCM:POETSemiconductor

Assessing POET Technologies (NasdaqCM:POET) Valuation After Its Recent Follow On Offering And Shelf Registration

POET Technologies (NasdaqCM:POET) has drawn fresh attention after completing a US$150.000006 million registered direct follow on equity offering at US$7.25 per share, issuing 20,689,656 new common shares to investors. See our latest analysis for POET Technologies. The follow on offering and shelf registration have arrived during a weaker patch for the stock, with a 7 day share price return of 14.27% decline and a year to date share price return of 16.90% decline. However, the 1 year total...
NasdaqGM:INOD
NasdaqGM:INODProfessional Services

Innodata (INOD) Is Up 5.2% After New Palantir AI Video Deal And Defense Wins - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Innodata Inc. recently announced it was selected to provide high-quality training data, multimodal data engineering, and generative-AI workflow support to Palantir Technologies, powering AI-enabled video analysis for rodeo sports across thousands of hours of footage. Coupled with Innodata’s prior award under the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program, these wins highlight the company’s role in complex, high-stakes AI and defense data workloads. We’ll now explore how this expanded role as...
NasdaqGS:TRIP
NasdaqGS:TRIPInteractive Media and Services

Assessing Tripadvisor (TRIP) Valuation After New AI Soccer Tournament Travel Platform Launch

Tripadvisor (TRIP) has put its AI capabilities in the spotlight, teaming up with Best Western Hotels & Resorts on a new “Go for the Goal” trip planning platform built around the 2026 global soccer tournament. See our latest analysis for Tripadvisor. These AI trip planning efforts come as Tripadvisor’s share price, last closing at US$13.42, shows weak momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.33% and a 90 day share price return of 16.44% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:LHX
NYSE:LHXAerospace & Defense

L3Harris Technologies (LHX) Net Margin Steady At 7.3% Reinforces Measured Bullish Narratives

L3Harris Technologies (LHX) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$5.6b and basic EPS of US$1.60, alongside net income of US$300m, while trailing twelve month EPS stood at US$8.57 on revenue of US$21.9b and net income of US$1.6b. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$5.3b in Q3 2024 to US$5.6b in Q4 2025, with basic EPS ranging between US$1.60 and US$2.47 and net income between US$300m and US$462m, setting a clear earnings profile for...
NYSE:COF
NYSE:COFConsumer Finance

Why Capital One Financial (COF) Is Down 6.7% After Q4 Earnings Miss And Rising Credit Losses

In January 2026, Capital One Financial reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing net interest income of US$12,466 million and net income of US$2,134 million, alongside net charge-offs rising to US$3,833 million from US$2,884 million a year earlier. The earnings miss versus analyst expectations, coupled with higher credit losses, has already drawn legal scrutiny and prompted revisions to analyst earnings forecasts. Next, we will examine how the earnings miss and rising net charge-offs...
NYSE:SYY
NYSE:SYYConsumer Retailing

Assessing Sysco (SYY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Sysco stock: recent performance snapshot Sysco (SYY) has been drawing attention after a strong run in its share price, with gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess the company’s current valuation and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Sysco. That recent momentum, including a 13.4% 30 day share price return and a 17.9% 1 year total shareholder return, puts Sysco’s current US$84.11 share price in the context of both short term interest and...
NYSE:HTGC
NYSE:HTGCCapital Markets

Assessing Hercules Capital (HTGC) Valuation After Mixed Short And Long Term Shareholder Returns

Hercules Capital (HTGC) has been drawing investor attention after a period of mixed recent returns, with a small gain over the past 3 months but declines over the past year and year to date. See our latest analysis for Hercules Capital. At a share price of US$18.68, Hercules Capital’s short term picture looks mixed, with modest recent share price moves contrasted by a stronger backdrop over time. This is highlighted by a 3 year total shareholder return of 73.50% and a 5 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:WTBA
NasdaqGS:WTBABanks

West Bancorporation (WTBA) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Five Year Earnings Decline

West Bancorporation (WTBA) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$23.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.44, capping a trailing twelve month stretch that produced US$95.2 million in revenue and US$1.92 in EPS. Over that period, revenue moved from US$78.8 million to US$95.2 million while EPS rose from US$1.43 to US$1.92, indicating that earnings have grown faster than revenue as the bank converted more of its income into profit. With net profit margins higher over the last year and...
NYSE:SHW
NYSE:SHWChemicals

Sherwin Williams (SHW) Margin Compression Challenges Premium 34x P E Narrative

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$5,595.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.94, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$23.6 billion and EPS of US$10.37 that frame the full year earnings picture. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$5,297.2 million in Q4 2024 to US$5,595.9 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has been reported at US$1.92 and US$1.94 respectively, giving investors a clear read on how top line and per share profits...
NasdaqGS:IREN
NasdaqGS:IRENSoftware

Anthropic Fundraise And Microsoft Deal Highlight IREN AI Upside Potential

Anthropic is pursuing a $20b fundraising round that is larger than its original goal, drawing fresh attention to AI infrastructure capacity. IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN) is expanding its AI infrastructure partnerships, including a long term agreement with Microsoft focused on high performance computing. These developments connect a major AI model developer’s capital plans with growing demand for data center resources that IREN is working to supply. For investors tracking AI related names, IREN now...
NasdaqGS:FFBC
NasdaqGS:FFBCBanks

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Earnings Growth Acceleration Challenges Cautious Narratives

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$228.7 million and EPS of US$0.65. Trailing twelve month revenue was US$861.8 million and EPS was US$2.68. Over the past year, the company’s revenue increased from US$756.1 million to US$861.8 million and EPS moved from US$2.42 to US$2.68. This coincided with earnings growth of 11.7% over the last 12 months, compared with a 5-year average of 6.8% per year. Investors may weigh this growth and a 3.47% dividend...
NasdaqGS:AAPL
NasdaqGS:AAPLTech

Apple (AAPL) Valuation Check After Record iPhone 17 Quarter And New Google AI Deal

Apple (AAPL) just delivered a record fiscal first quarter, with iPhone 17 driving all time iPhone revenue, Services posting strong growth, and new AI moves with Google and Q.ai sharpening investor focus. See our latest analysis for Apple. Apple’s latest results and AI announcements come after a choppy start to 2026, with a 7 day share price return of 4.13% but a 30 day share price decline of 5.00%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 9.94% and 3 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqCM:SKYT
NasdaqCM:SKYTSemiconductor

IonQ SkyWater Deal Puts Quantum Ambitions And Shareholder Value Under Review

IonQ has entered a definitive agreement to acquire SkyWater Technology (NasdaqCM:SKYT), aiming to build a vertically integrated full stack quantum and semiconductor platform in the United States. The combined company is expected to focus on quantum chip development and manufacturing capabilities for government and commercial customers. Multiple law firms have launched investigations into whether the transaction terms and process are fair to SkyWater shareholders. For you as an investor,...
NYSE:JBL
NYSE:JBLElectronic

Is It Too Late To Consider Jabil (JBL) After Its Strong Multi Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether Jabil's share price still offers value, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the stock, this article walks through what the numbers indicate about where the price stands today. The stock last closed at US$243.92, with returns of 5.3% over 30 days, 1.5% year to date, 50.2% over 1 year, a gain of about 3x over 3 years, and an even larger gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Jabil's positioning in electronics manufacturing and supply...
NYSE:BE
NYSE:BEElectrical

Bloom Energy (BE) Valuation Check After Major AI Data Center Power Deal And Rapid Share Price Momentum

Bloom Energy (BE) is back in focus after an American Electric Power subsidiary exercised a long term offtake option worth roughly US$2.65 billion for its solid oxide fuel cells, tied to rising AI data center power needs. See our latest analysis for Bloom Energy. That contract has arrived after a powerful run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 79.36% and a year to date share price return of 58.59%. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 5 year total...
NasdaqGS:HWBK
NasdaqGS:HWBKBanks

Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) Margin Improvement To 29.8% Tests Cautious Earnings Narratives

Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$20.8 million and EPS of US$0.90, set against trailing 12‑month revenue of US$79.9 million and EPS of US$3.44 that came with 30.4% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from US$71.9 million and EPS of US$2.61 on a trailing basis a year ago to the latest US$79.9 million and US$3.44, while quarterly revenue has ranged between US$16.7 million and US$20.8 million through 2025. With...
NYSE:UNP
NYSE:UNPTransportation

What Union Pacific (UNP)'s Record 2025 Profit Amid Soft Freight Demand Means For Shareholders

In late January 2026, Union Pacific reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$6,085 million, essentially flat year on year, while net income rose to US$1,848 million and full-year 2025 results reached record levels despite softer freight demand and weather disruptions. The company’s progress in safety, service quality and operating efficiency, alongside ongoing merger efforts with Norfolk Southern, is emerging as a central driver of its longer-term rail freight ambitions. We’ll now examine...
NasdaqCM:FMNB
NasdaqCM:FMNBBanks

A Look At Farmers National Banc (FMNB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Farmers National Banc (FMNB) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $12.85 and showing mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Farmers National Banc. At a share price of $12.85, Farmers National Banc has seen short term weakness, with a 7 day share price return of a 7.62% decline, while longer term total shareholder returns over three and five years sit at 2.99% and 14.51% respectively. This may...
NasdaqGS:IONS
NasdaqGS:IONSBiotechs

Has Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) Run Too Far After Its 152% One Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Ionis Pharmaceuticals at US$83.88 is starting to look expensive or still offers value, you are not alone. The stock has returned 2.6% over the last 7 days, 6.2% over 30 days, 5.3% year to date and 151.7% over the past year, with 103.6% over 3 years and 41.2% over 5 years, which will naturally shape how investors think about its risk and return profile. Recent coverage around Ionis has focused on its position in the pharmaceuticals and biotech space, where...
NasdaqGS:LYFT
NasdaqGS:LYFTTransportation

How Lyft’s (LYFT) Board Adding a Safety and AV Veteran Has Changed Its Investment Story

Lyft has appointed transportation safety veteran Deborah Hersman to its Board of Directors and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective January 25, 2026, drawing on her experience at the National Transportation Safety Board, National Safety Council, and Waymo. Her combination of safety, regulatory, and autonomous vehicle expertise gives Lyft a governance voice deeply rooted in both public policy and emerging mobility technology. We’ll now examine how Hersman’s safety and...
NYSE:LC
NYSE:LCConsumer Finance

LendingClub (LC) Earnings Surge 164% As Margin Story Tests Bullish Narratives

LendingClub (LC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$354.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.36, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of US$1.18 on revenue of about US$1.33 billion. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.16 billion to roughly US$1.33 billion on a trailing basis, while EPS shifted from US$0.46 to US$1.18, alongside earnings growth of 164.3%. Together with higher reported profit margins compared with the prior year, these results...
NYSE:PWR
NYSE:PWRConstruction

A Look At Quanta Services (PWR) Valuation After Fresh Bullish Analyst Calls For 2026

Recent analyst commentary on Quanta Services (PWR) has turned more upbeat, with Wolfe Research and Seaport Research highlighting the company’s exposure to power, gas, transmission, data center projects, and clean energy demand. See our latest analysis for Quanta Services. The recent upbeat research coverage has landed on a stock that already has strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 12.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 56.48%, while the 5 year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

Applied Materials Faces Rich Valuation As AI Fab Spending Accelerates

Semiconductor capital spending is surging as chipmakers commit more funds to wafer fab equipment for AI and advanced process nodes. Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) is positioned as a key supplier of tools used in Gate-All-Around transistors and Backside Power Delivery technologies. Industry commentary points to a structural shift in global chip manufacturing investment that goes beyond routine quarterly spending cycles. Applied Materials, listed on NasdaqGS:AMAT, supplies equipment and...
NasdaqGM:SMMT
NasdaqGM:SMMTBiotechs

Reassessing Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) After Sharp Pullback And DCF Upside Potential

If you are wondering whether Summit Therapeutics' share price still reflects its true worth after a volatile few years, you are not alone. The stock trades at US$15.40, with returns of an 11.3% decline over the past week, 11.9% decline over the past month, 12.1% decline year to date and 31.1% decline over the last year, set against a very large gain of around 3x over three years and 99.5% gain over five years. Recent news around Summit Therapeutics has focused on its position within the...