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NuScale Power (SMR) has jumped back into the spotlight as interest in nuclear energy climbs alongside soaring power needs from artificial intelligence data centers. Investors are now zeroing in on its upcoming Q1 earnings call. See our latest analysis for NuScale Power. Recent coverage around a potential nuclear revival and NuScale Power's U.S. approved small modular reactor design has coincided with sharp share price swings, with a 7 day share price return of 11.48% and a 90 day share price...

Walmart (NasdaqGS:WMT) plans to train all 2.1 million employees in artificial intelligence skills. The company is rolling out internal AI certifications with partners OpenAI and Google Gemini. Walmart is launching an in house AI platform designed for day to day use across its global operations. Management has framed the AI push as a way to support employees rather than reduce headcount. For a retailer of Walmart's scale, with a broad presence across physical stores and e commerce, embedding...

Valuation snapshot after recent price moves Miami International Holdings (MIAX) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $45.49. That puts the company’s market value around $4.19b, inviting closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Miami International Holdings. The recent share price return tells a story of building momentum, with a 15.3% 1 month rise and a 7.2% 3 month gain, while the year to date move of 4.2% keeps the...

In April 2026, Randian Capital published an open letter urging Snap’s board to review its Specs Inc. subsidiary, board composition, index inclusion prospects, and the handling of President Trump’s Snapchat account, while the company also confirmed CFO Derek Andersen’s upcoming departure and the promotion of Doug Hott to succeed him. The activist push to potentially separate Specs Inc. and refresh Snap’s board adds new questions about how the business balances long-term innovation with...

USA TODAY Co., Inc. has proposed amendments to its charter and bylaws at its June 1, 2026 annual meeting to remove supermajority voting provisions, enhance stockholder rights, and increase board accountability, while its LocaliQ ANZ unit has launched an AI Voice Agent to improve real-time lead capture and conversion for businesses. Together, the governance overhaul and AI Voice Agent launch highlight USA TODAY’s twin focus on strengthening shareholder influence and expanding higher-value,...

Texas Instruments (TXN) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$4.8b and basic EPS of US$1.70, setting a clear reference point against its recent trading price of US$282.23. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$4.1b in Q1 2025 to US$4.8b in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.29 to US$1.70, all within a trailing 12 month context where EPS stood at US$5.88 and revenue at US$18.4b. For investors, the mix of higher recent earnings and a slightly softer margin...

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with net interest income rising to US$109.56 million while net income fell to US$15.2 million and net loan charge-offs increased to US$833,000 compared with the same period a year earlier. Alongside the earnings miss versus analyst expectations, the bank continued returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and a higher quarterly dividend of US$0.36 per share payable on June 15, 2026. With earnings under...

On Earth Day 2026, PRISM MarketView spotlighted eight public companies that are making significant strides in the clean economy, spanning areas such as power generation, storage, electric mobility, charging, electric aviation, and environmental remediation. This feature, part of PRISM's thematic index tracking, highlights a comprehensive spectrum of innovations driving the transition to a cleaner energy framework. Among these companies are Rivian Automotive and ChargePoint Holdings, which...

If you are wondering whether Generac Holdings at around US$218 a share is still attractively priced, you are not alone. The answer depends on how you look at value. The stock has returned 5.3% over the last week, 4.4% over the last month, 54.8% year to date and 91.9% over the last year, set against a 3 year return of 119.3% and a 5 year return of 35.2% decline. Recent headlines around Generac have focused on the business as a key player in backup power and energy technologies, as investors...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has just opened 2026 with Q1 operating metrics that put capacity and pricing in focus, reporting 67,669 million Available Seat Kilometers flown, a passenger load factor of 74.1%, and a revenue yield of US$10.71 per ASK. The trailing twelve months to Q4 2025 show total revenue of US$28.1 billion, EPS of US$0.82, and net income of US$441 million. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged from US$6.4 billion in Q1 2025 to US$7.4 billion in Q4 2025 as EPS moved from...

American Airlines Group (AAL) has just put fresh numbers on the board for Q1 2026, with recent quarterly revenue figures ranging from about US$12.6b to US$14.4b and quarterly EPS moving between a loss of US$0.72 and a profit of US$0.91 over the 2025 fiscal year. Over the same stretch, revenue has held in a tight band of roughly US$13.6b to US$14.4b per quarter, while EPS has swung from losses to modest profits. This sets up a picture where investors are weighing earnings volatility against a...

If you are wondering whether Allison Transmission Holdings at a last close of US$136.00 still offers value, the key question is how that share price lines up against the company’s fundamentals. The stock has recorded returns of 8.2% over the past 7 days, 15.4% over 30 days, 37.5% year to date, 48.9% over 1 year, 210.2% over 3 years and 251.9% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much upside or risk may now be priced in. Recent headlines have focused on Allison Transmission...

We wouldn't blame Essent Group Ltd. ( NYSE:ESNT ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Mary...

VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC) is partnering with Nedap to roll out the Nedap Inventory Engine across its retail and distribution network. The rollout will begin with The North Face stores in Q2 2026 and extend to more than 1,500 locations and related channels. The system is intended to provide end to end inventory visibility, improve stock accuracy and product availability, and support brand protection. VF Corporation, trading at $20.02, sits at an interesting point after a mixed return...

If you are wondering whether Hancock Whitney's recent share price puts it in bargain or fully priced territory, the valuation picture is the key piece to focus on next. Over the past year, the stock has returned 35.2%, with shorter term moves of 2.8% over 7 days, 8.2% over 30 days, and 6.5% year to date from a last close of US$68.62. Recent coverage around regional banks has kept attention on balance sheet strength, growth plans, and the interest rate backdrop. All of these factors can...

Wondering whether Costco Wholesale at US$1,014.38 is priced for perfection or offering value can be an important question before committing fresh capital. The stock has posted returns of 2.8% over the last 7 days, 4.2% over 30 days, 18.7% year to date and 4.6% over the past year, with very large gains over 3 and 5 years at 110.8% and 186.2% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on Costco Wholesale as a major player in US consumer retail, often highlighting its membership model and scale...

Recent stock move puts ManpowerGroup in focus ManpowerGroup (MAN) has drawn fresh attention after its share price closed at US$29.26, following a 7% decline over the past week and mixed returns over the past year. See our latest analysis for ManpowerGroup. The recent 7% single-day share price decline follows a 1-year total shareholder return of negative 27% and a 55% total shareholder loss over 3 years. This suggests longer-term momentum has been fading, even with a 5% share price gain over...

Why new Vibrance-1 data matters for Alkermes (ALKS) investors Alkermes (ALKS) is back in focus after plans to present fresh Vibrance-1 phase 2 data on alixorexton in narcolepsy type 1 at the AAN 2026 meeting, alongside elevated options implied volatility. For you as a shareholder or potential buyer, this pairing of detailed clinical results and active options pricing highlights how closely the market is watching Alkermes’ neuroscience pipeline and upcoming information flow. See our latest...

Deciding whether Kodiak Gas Services at around US$64.82 is still a sensible entry point, or whether the market has already priced in the story, starts with understanding how its current share price lines up against its fundamentals. The stock has moved recently, with returns of 4.1% over 7 days, 9.6% over 30 days, 72.2% year to date and 95.8% over the past year, which may change how you think about both potential and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Kodiak Gas Services as part of broader...

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) just posted another set of quarterly numbers, with Q4 2025 revenue at US$929 million and basic EPS of US$1.74, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$3.4 billion and EPS of US$6.96. The company has seen revenue move from US$765.4 million in Q4 2024 to US$929 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from US$1.23 to US$1.74 over the same period. Investors may weigh those headline gains against a net income line that reached US$28.2 million in the...

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has agreed a multibillion dollar F-16 Block 70 contract with Peru. The deal marks the first direct commercial sale of the F-16 in decades. The agreement is aimed at modernizing Peru's fighter fleet and deepening defense ties with the United States. Investors are watching this contract at a time when NYSE:LMT trades around $529.79, with the stock up 16.6% over the past year and 59.4% over five years. The new Peru order adds to Lockheed Martin's role in global...

NewMarket (NEU) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$669.7 million and basic EPS of US$12.62, setting the tone for how the year might shape up against its recent track record. Over the past year, the company has seen trailing twelve month revenue sit at about US$2.7 billion and basic EPS at US$43.77, giving investors a clearer view of the earnings power behind the latest quarterly print. With a trailing net profit margin of 15.2% compared with last year’s 17.2%, the story this quarter is focused...

Recently, Axion BioSystems announced that it had reached a confidential settlement with Agilent Technologies to fully resolve two Delaware lawsuits, with neither party admitting liability and Axion continuing to market and develop its product line. At the same time, industry research highlights Agilent as an important provider in the expanding Cloud Electronic Laboratory Notebook market, where digitalization and compliance needs are driving broader adoption of cloud-based lab data...

Redwire (NYSE:RDW) has entered a multi year marketing partnership with the Washington Commanders. The company will act as a Drone Technology Partner while supporting U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. The agreement includes a high visibility campaign in a major U.S. media market aimed at raising brand awareness. Redwire, trading at $10.04, is adding a consumer facing element to its defense technology profile through this partnership with the Washington Commanders. After a...