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Wondering if PROG Holdings at around US$30.40 is priced for opportunity or risk? This article walks through what the current share price could mean for you. The stock has recently posted a 0.4% return over 7 days, 2.8% over 30 days, 3.5% year to date, a 26.7% decline over 1 year, a 65.7% gain over 3 years and a 42.5% decline over 5 years, which gives a mixed picture of how the market has treated the company over different time frames. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention...

Institutional buying and earnings beat put Gentherm in focus Gentherm (THRM) is back on investors’ radar after Allspring Global Investments Holdings lifted its stake by 71.2% and the company reported quarterly earnings that topped analyst expectations. See our latest analysis for Gentherm. The recent 10.5% 90 day share price return and 5.62% 30 day share price return suggest momentum is picking up from a softer backdrop, with the 1 year total shareholder return still showing a 2.73%...

Veon Group recently invested US$20,000,000 in Pakistan’s Mobilink Bank to accelerate the growth of its digital Islamic banking offerings in that market. This move deepens Veon’s integration of telecom and financial services in Pakistan, potentially strengthening its position in mobile-first, Sharia-compliant banking ecosystems. We’ll now examine how Veon’s US$20,000,000 push into Pakistan’s digital Islamic banking may influence the company’s broader investment narrative. Trump's oil boom is...

If you are wondering whether Marathon Petroleum's share price still offers value after a strong multi year run, it helps to break the story into what the market has done, what is driving sentiment, and how that lines up with the numbers. The stock recently closed at US$170.42, with a 4.0% return over the past 7 days, a 10.6% decline over 30 days, and returns of 3.2% year to date, 23.0% over 1 year, 56.2% over 3 years, and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent news flow around Marathon...

Hut 8 (NasdaqGS:HUT) is back in the spotlight after its Bitcoin mining roots evolved into a broader data center and AI infrastructure story, anchored by a US$7b, 15 year Fluidstack agreement. See our latest analysis for Hut 8. Investors have reacted quickly to Hut 8’s AI and data center push, with the latest share price at US$58.35, a 7 day share price return of 26.08%, a 30 day share price return of 37.52%, a 90 day share price return of 30.83%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Nebius Group (NasdaqGS:NBIS) shares are in focus after the company detailed plans to deploy NVIDIA’s Rubin platform, including Vera Rubin NVL72, across its Nebius AI Cloud and Token Factory services from the second half of 2026. See our latest analysis for Nebius Group. The NVIDIA Rubin news comes on top of a strong near term run, with Nebius Group’s 1 day share price return of 7.98% and 7 day share price return of 17.69% contrasting with a 90 day share price return decline of 17.84%. Its 1...

In early January 2026, Innoviz Technologies announced that its InnovizSMARTer LiDAR was integrated with NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano and that its InnovizThree line now includes a compact sensor-fusion module combining fully colored long-range LiDAR and an RGB camera, both aimed at simplifying deployments across smart infrastructure and mobility applications. By compressing high-volume LiDAR data at the edge and factory-aligning camera and LiDAR in a single module, Innoviz is targeting lower...

If you are wondering whether Apple Hospitality REIT is attractively priced or not, starting with a clear view of what you are actually paying for its hotel portfolio can help you frame that decision. The share price recently closed at US$12.29, with returns of 2.6% over 7 days, 5.6% over 30 days, 1.9% year to date and a 9.2% decline over 1 year, compared with a 25.8% gain over 5 years and a 5.5% decline over 3 years. Recent coverage around listed hotel and lodging REITs has focused on how...

If you are wondering whether Alcoa's recent share price puts it at a premium or still leaves room for value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. Alcoa's stock recently closed at US$63.56, with returns of 16.9% over 7 days, 45.2% over 30 days, 12.4% year to date, 77.6% over 1 year, 24.4% over 3 years and 165.3% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how the current price lines up with fundamentals. These moves have unfolded as...

On January 6, 2026, a Montana federal judge refused to dismiss a class-action lawsuit accusing DuPont/Chemours, 3M and others of concealing PFAS risks in firefighter turnout gear, allowing RICO and multi-state claims to proceed. The ruling keeps Chemours exposed to allegations of a coordinated effort to hide PFAS dangers, with potential equipment replacement costs for over one million firefighters estimated in the billions. We’ll now examine how this expanded PFAS litigation exposure,...

Without a clear single event driving headlines, PG&E (PCG) is back on investors’ screens as they reassess the utility’s recent share performance, return profile, and current earnings power. See our latest analysis for PG&E. PG&E’s recent 1 month share price return of 6.53% stands against a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 18.52% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 34.13%. This suggests short term momentum alongside a mixed longer track record that continues to shape how...

In early January 2026, Realty Income Corporation completed a US$750,000,000 private Rule 144A offering of 3.500% senior unsecured, callable and convertible notes due January 15, 2029, priced at 100% of principal. The transaction not only adds flexible, unsecured capital for debt repayment and property growth but also includes a concurrent repurchase of about 1.8 million shares, reflecting management’s willingness to balance funding needs with equity dilution. We’ll now examine how this...

In late December, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order in Brown & Brown’s lawsuit accusing rival Howden US Services and 28 former employees of orchestrating an “employee raid” that allegedly lured away about 200 staff members. The order bars Howden and the named individuals from recruiting current Brown & Brown employees or soliciting its insurance customers while the case proceeds. The case has drawn wider industry attention because Brown & Brown’s...

If you are wondering whether Installed Building Products at around US$275.78 is a fair price or a stretch, you are in the right place for a clear look at what that tag might really represent. The stock has posted returns of 4.3% over the last 7 days, 2.8% over the last 30 days, 3.1% year to date, 61.4% over 1 year, 212.2% over 3 years and 171.5% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much of this performance is already reflected in the current valuation. Recent coverage has...

American Resources Corporation announced that it secured a US$200 million equity facility from Transition Equity Partners to accelerate ReElement Technologies’ multi-mineral refining rollout and expansion of its Marion, Indiana plant, alongside broader domestic and international growth plans in critical minerals. The company also outlined a January 2026 conference schedule featuring CES, the Future Minerals Forum and the Battery Innovation Forum, underscoring its effort to deepen commercial...

In recent days, Intuitive Surgical reported continued strong demand for its da Vinci robotic systems, with surgery volumes rising faster than its growing installed base and supported by new FDA approvals for additional procedures. This combination of higher utilization and expanded indications further entrenches the da Vinci platform inside hospitals, reinforcing Intuitive Surgical’s role at the center of robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery. We’ll now explore how this surge in da...

Paycom Software (PAYC) is back in focus after management outlined slower yet high single digit revenue growth, guiding to about 9% for 2025, alongside expanding profitability metrics and sizeable ongoing share repurchases. See our latest analysis for Paycom Software. At a share price of $156.55, Paycom’s recent 1 day share price return of 2.32% comes after a weaker patch, with a 90 day share price return of 23.66% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.98% loss suggesting...

In early January 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on SEALSQ Corp, highlighting the company’s work on post-quantum security technologies that aim to protect systems from emerging quantum computing risks. SEALSQ also outlined a plan to use silicon and CMOS-compatible manufacturing to build scalable quantum systems tailored for industrial applications, underscoring its focus on practical deployment rather than purely experimental research. With these post-quantum security and...

Verizon Communications recently marked its 19th consecutive year of dividend increases and continued to highlight its role as a high-yield, income-focused telecom provider with steady cash flow support. At the same time, Verizon has been using high-profile customer experiences tied to events like Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026 to reinforce brand loyalty and underline the value of staying within its ecosystem. We’ll now explore how Verizon’s 19-year dividend growth streak shapes its...

Honeywell International recently outlined a revised business segment structure effective Q1 2026, confirmed that its Advanced Materials unit will be reported as discontinued operations following the Solstice Advanced Materials spin-off, and disclosed an expected one-time litigation charge tied to Flexjet settlements that will not alter its non-GAAP guidance. This reshaping of Honeywell’s portfolio, paired with continued reinvestment at a roughly 14% return on capital employed over five...

Investor interest in Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) has picked up as copper prices and tight supply conditions draw attention to low cost producers, while recent Peru metals and mining research highlights growth opportunities for key industry players. See our latest analysis for Southern Copper. That backdrop of firmer copper prices and tight supply is showing up in the numbers, with Southern Copper’s share price at $160.08, a 1-month share price return of 14.01% and a 1-year total shareholder...

If you are wondering whether Macy's current share price still lines up with the underlying business, this article walks through what the numbers are saying about value right now. Macy's shares last closed at US$23.22, with reported returns of 4.9% over 7 days, 1.6% over 30 days, 2.1% year to date, 48.8% over 1 year and 113.0% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story might already be reflected in the price. Recent headlines have focused on the company as a...

If you are wondering whether TJX Companies at around US$153.92 is still a sensible entry point, or if the recent run has already priced in the good news, you are asking the right questions. The stock has been fairly steady in the short term, with a 0.9% decline over the last 7 days and a 0.4% gain over the last 30 days, while longer term returns of 29.7% over 1 year, 94.6% over 3 years and 142.3% over 5 years may catch your eye as you weigh growth potential against risk. Recent coverage of...

Why Sable Offshore’s legal win matters for investors A recent U.S. court decision rejecting an emergency challenge to Sable Offshore (NYSE:SOC) has cleared the way for a restart of key Santa Ynez pipeline segments, putting legal and operational risk in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Sable Offshore. The court decision arrives after a sharp 79.26% 1 month share price return and a 15.54% 7 day gain, yet the year to date share price return of 13.81% and 1 year total...