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Wondering if Affirm Holdings is still a smart way to play the buy now, pay later trend, or if most of the upside is already baked into the price? We are going to unpack what the current share price really implies. Despite being up 460.1% over the last 3 years, the stock has been choppy lately. It has slipped 2.6% over the past week and 6.8% over the last month, while still sitting 7.2% higher year to date even after a 5.3% drop over the past year. Recent moves have been driven largely by...

Exelon (EXC) just wrapped up a $900 million convertible notes deal due 2029, while also locking in a governance focused legal settlement. Together these moves quietly reshape both its balance sheet and risk profile. See our latest analysis for Exelon. Despite a slightly softer recent patch, with modestly negative 1 week and 1 month share price returns, Exelon’s year to date share price gain and strong 5 year total shareholder return suggest momentum is still broadly constructive as investors...

MaxLinear (MXL) just put a fresh buyback on the table, with its board authorizing up to $75 million in share repurchases funded from existing cash, a move that usually draws close investor attention. See our latest analysis for MaxLinear. The new buyback comes as MaxLinear’s 1 month share price return of 9.5% builds on an 8.9% gain over 3 months, even though its 1 year total shareholder return is still slightly negative, suggesting improving momentum from a depressed base. If this rebound has...

Lattice Semiconductor recently announced a 14% workforce reduction and disclosed fresh insider trading activity, including CEO share purchases and executive stock sales, drawing attention to how these moves could affect operations and innovation capacity. At the same time, an SVP of R&D completed a pre-planned US$399,147 share sale under a 10b5-1 plan, while analysts maintained a positive stance on Lattice’s growth outlook after third-quarter results aligned with expectations. We’ll now...

On 20 November 2025, Shift Technology and EXL announced a collaboration with the Insurance Council of Australia’s counter-fraud unit and ICINA to build a national data analytics fraud detection and investigations platform for the Australian insurance industry, initially focusing on motor claims. This initiative highlights EXL’s role in privacy-conscious, industry-wide data sharing to combat insurance fraud, aligning its analytics capabilities with regulator-aligned governance and security...

Playtika Holding (PLTK) just lined up a timely crossover, pairing its World Series of Poker app with the NFL for a limited run of football themed features, missions, and rewards through early 2026. See our latest analysis for Playtika Holding. That NFL crossover lands as Playtika tries to rebuild confidence, with a solid 1 month share price return of 13.35% and 3 month share price return of 15.56%, but a much weaker year to date share price return and 1 year total shareholder return,...

Wondering if Avery Dennison is quietly turning into a value opportunity after a choppy run in the market? Let us unpack what the current share price is really implying about its future. The stock closed at $172.22 recently, up 1.0% over the last week, but still down 1.5% over 30 days and 6.0% year to date, with a 13.9% slide over the past year while still holding a 20.5% gain over five years. Recent coverage has focused on Avery Dennison's strategic push in high value label and materials...

In November 2025, Rockwell Automation announced a collaboration with alfanar to create a dedicated manufacturing zone in Riyadh that will assemble advanced automation panels using Rockwell’s intelligent devices, software, and control solutions for key Saudi infrastructure projects, initially serving the Saudi Water Authority. This localized automation hub directly supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by building domestic industrial capabilities while embedding Rockwell’s technology at the...

Marriott International (MAR) has quietly pushed higher over the past month, adding roughly 17% as investors digest steady revenue and earnings growth in a still mixed global travel backdrop. See our latest analysis for Marriott International. That 16.9% 1 month share price return has added fresh momentum on top of a solid year to date climb. With a 3 year total shareholder return near doubling, investors are clearly still rewarding Marriott’s earnings consistency and perceived durability in...

Trinity Capital (TRIN) is drawing fresh investor interest after committing new growth capital to Kinetic, a workers compensation technology provider. This move ties directly into Trinity's niche in funding growth stage innovators. See our latest analysis for Trinity Capital. Even with the latest Kinetic deal underscoring Trinity’s pipeline of growth stage opportunities, the stock has lost some near term momentum, with a roughly 10 percent 3 month share price pullback but a solid 16 percent 1...

Wondering if Eaton at around $333 a share is still a smart buy or if the best days are already priced in? This breakdown will help you decide whether the current price tag is justified or stretched. The stock has slipped about 1.1% over the last week and 12.7% over the past month, yet it is still up 120.4% over 3 years and 207.5% over 5 years, which may suggest that the recent move is a pause within a larger trend. Recent headlines have focused on Eaton’s growing role in electrification,...

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) has been drifting lately, with the share price down over the past year but ticking higher in the past month, and that contrast is catching the attention of value investors. See our latest analysis for Bristol-Myers Squibb. At around $48.25, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s recent 1 month share price return of 4.7% contrasts with a weak year to date share price return and a negative 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests any recovery momentum is still tentative rather...

Wondering if Insmed is still a smart buy after its massive run up, or if you are late to the party? This breakdown will help you decide whether the current price actually makes sense. Despite a slight pullback of around -1.2% over the last week, Insmed is still up 9.0% over 30 days, 195.4% year to date, and an eye catching 988.5% over three years, so the market clearly thinks something big has changed. Those gains have been fueled by a wave of bullish sentiment around Insmed's pipeline and...

Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) is drawing attention after tariff cuts on Brazilian beef signaled potential relief on input costs. Investors are curious to see how these changes might impact the company’s overall profitability and gross margins. See our latest analysis for Texas Roadhouse. Alongside anticipated margin gains, Texas Roadhouse recently named a new CFO and reorganized senior leadership, marking a busy end to the year. While the stock is down 6.2% year-to-date, its three-year total...

Cango (CANG) has just posted its Q3 2025 results, reporting total revenue of $224.6 million and net income of $37.3 million. Looking back, the company saw total revenue grow from 8.9 million CNY in Q1 2024 to 145.2 million CNY in Q1 2025, with net income shifting from 12.5 million CNY in Q1 2024 to a net loss of 28.6 million CNY in Q1 2025. With margins under pressure and profitability still a challenge, investors will be closely watching for signs of sustained top-line expansion in the face...

TETRA Technologies (NYSE:TTI) just took a major step by signing a term sheet with Magrathea Metals to explore joint production of magnesium metal at its Evergreen Project in Arkansas. This move taps into a government-designated critical mineral market and expands TETRA’s position in the U.S. industrial supply chain. See our latest analysis for TETRA Technologies. TETRA Technologies has seen significant momentum, with its share price climbing 107% year-to-date and delivering a 98% total...

Opera (NasdaqGS:OPRA) just rolled out a wave of upgraded AI features across its Opera One, Opera GX, and Opera Neon browsers. The update brings advanced tools like voice input and file analysis to more than 80 million users. See our latest analysis for Opera. Opera’s push into advanced AI browsing comes after a challenging period for shareholders. While its new product features have sparked excitement, the share price has declined by 8% over the last month and 29% so far this year. This...

Ever wondered if Klaviyo is worth putting on your watchlist, or if there's hidden value behind the latest share price? Klaviyo’s stock has seen a steady 10.4% climb over the last month, even though it's still down 31.1% year-to-date. This trend suggests investors are re-evaluating its prospects and risk profile. Recent headlines have highlighted growing partnerships and product enhancements, which are fueling conversations among analysts and contributing to recent price momentum. Major...

In December 2025, Flywl announced a partnership with Datadog to integrate Flywl's unified marketplace procurement platform, enabling enterprise customers to efficiently manage Datadog usage, costs, and licensing across major cloud providers. This collaboration aims to enhance procurement transparency and efficiency by providing real-time insights into Datadog consumption, billing, and capacity, helping organizations better plan renewals and maximize value from cloud investments. We'll...

ACI Worldwide (ACIW) has caught attention recently following some shifts in its stock performance over the past month. Investors are considering what these changes could indicate for the company’s long-term outlook as digital payment trends continue to evolve. See our latest analysis for ACI Worldwide. While ACI Worldwide’s latest share price of $46.16 reflects some recent pullback, momentum appears to be cooling for now. The stock’s 1-year total shareholder return is down over 18%, but those...

In recent days, investors have shown heightened interest in Kroger as the company prepares to release its third-quarter results, while analysts have taken mixed stances on the grocer's market position. Kroger's upcoming "12 Merry Days of Deals" event underscores the company’s ongoing focus on customer engagement and value, particularly during the critical holiday season. We’ll explore how the anticipation around Kroger’s earnings and analyst perspectives may influence its investment...

Wondering if AngloGold Ashanti is actually good value after its recent run? Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving the story and whether there may be opportunity ahead. Despite a slight dip of 0.6% in the past week, AngloGold Ashanti has risen 23.3% over the past month, and its year-to-date return stands at 244.5%. News about strategic asset shifts and increased market interest in gold miners have contributed to AngloGold Ashanti’s recent momentum, while new demand forecasts from analysts have...

Trimble (TRMB) shares have moved modestly in recent trading, drawing a bit more attention to the stock's recent trends. Investors are considering how ongoing business developments might influence the company's valuation in the coming months. See our latest analysis for Trimble. Trimble's share price has quietly built steady momentum, with a 17.16% gain year-to-date reflecting renewed optimism in its technology-driven business model. Looking back, a 10.44% total shareholder return over the...

Earlier, Martin Marietta Materials announced a shift toward its high-margin aggregates business, highlighted by an asset exchange agreement with Quikrete Holdings Inc. that reshapes its operating portfolio and financial outlook. This move follows record profitability in aggregates and a raised full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance, as the company anticipates continued benefits from infrastructure investments and robust demand across key construction markets. We'll explore how management's...