NYSE:MTX
NYSE:MTXChemicals

Is MTX’s Asian Satellite Push And Steady Dividend Altering The Investment Case For Minerals Technologies (MTX)?

In January 2026, Minerals Technologies Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.12 per share, payable on March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 13, 2026, and highlighted that it had recently expanded its paper and packaging business in Asia through new and enlarged satellite plants. The expansion of on-site satellite plants at paper mills across China and India reinforces Minerals Technologies’ role in supplying minerals-based fillers and coatings that help...
NasdaqGS:ASTS
NasdaqGS:ASTSTelecom

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Valuation Check After BlueBird 7 Launch Timing And SHIELD Contract News

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is back in focus after confirming a late February launch window for its BlueBird 7 satellite on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, as well as securing a Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract. See our latest analysis for AST SpaceMobile. The confirmation of the BlueBird 7 launch window and the SHIELD contract has arrived alongside a 54.75% 30 day share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building as investors...
NYSE:EVR
NYSE:EVRCapital Markets

A Look At Evercore (EVR) Valuation After Recent Multi Year Gains And New Annual Results

Evercore stock at a glance Evercore (EVR) has drawn investor attention after a period of strong multi year total returns and fresh annual figures, with revenue of US$3,542.875m and net income of US$528.403m now in focus. See our latest analysis for Evercore. At a share price of US$363.51, Evercore has recently seen a 24.28% 90 day share price return and a 28.36% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building over both shorter and longer horizons. If this kind of...
NYSE:PINS
NYSE:PINSInteractive Media and Services

Pinterest Job Cuts And AI Pivot Raise Questions On Valuation Disconnect

Pinterest, NYSE:PINS, is cutting up to 15% of its workforce as part of a company wide reset. The company plans to redirect spending toward artificial intelligence focused roles, tools and products. The move is intended to reshape how Pinterest builds and personalizes its platform for users and advertisers. For investors watching NYSE:PINS, this shift comes after a period of weak share price performance. The stock closed at $23.41, with returns of 7.8% over the past week, 10.4% over the past...
NYSE:MSM
NYSE:MSMTrade Distributors

Is MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Fairly Priced After Recent Share Price Softness?

If you are wondering whether MSC Industrial Direct is offering good value at its current share price, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. The stock last closed at US$83.59, with returns of a 2.3% decline over 7 days, a 4.4% decline over 30 days, a 2.6% decline year to date, and gains of 5.7% over 1 year, 13.5% over 3 years, and 25.0% over 5 years. Recent attention on MSC Industrial Direct has centered on broad industrial distribution trends and...
NasdaqGM:SOUN
NasdaqGM:SOUNSoftware

SoundHound AI And Bridgepointe Deal Tests Enterprise Scale Story

SoundHound AI partnered with Bridgepointe Technologies to promote its enterprise AI platforms, including the Amelia 7 agentic AI, to large corporate clients. The collaboration targets rollout across brands such as Marriott, Dunkin', and Toyota, aiming to widen adoption of voice driven and agentic AI tools. The deal focuses on expanding SoundHound AI's reach in multiple industries by using Bridgepointe's established customer relationships and advisory network. For investors watching...
NYSE:PFGC
NYSE:PFGCConsumer Retailing

Is Performance Food Group (PFGC) Pricing Reflecting Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains

If you are wondering whether Performance Food Group is fairly priced today or if there is still room for value, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$97.43, with returns of 2.2% over 7 days, 6.2% over 30 days, 10.7% year to date, 8.2% over 1 year, 58.9% over 3 years, and 93.1% over 5 years, which may change how you think about its risk and reward profile. Recent news coverage has focused on Performance Food Group's role in the food distribution and services space and how the company...
NYSE:TPB
NYSE:TPBTobacco

A Look At Turning Point Brands (TPB) Valuation After Strong Q3 Beat And Updated Capital Plans

Turning Point Brands (TPB) is back in focus after third quarter revenue and EBITDA surpassed analyst expectations, supported by strength in its Modern Oral segment, an expanded at-the-market share program, and a declared quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for Turning Point Brands. The stock has been on a strong run, with a 38.24% 90 day share price return and a very large 3 year total shareholder return of 4.37x. This suggests momentum has been building around recent earnings and...
NasdaqGS:QCOM
NasdaqGS:QCOMSemiconductor

Qualcomm Expands AI Role From Contract Review To Edge Threat Detection

QUALCOMM (NasdaqGS:QCOM) is backing contract management platform SpotDraft to run AI contract review directly on Snapdragon powered devices, keeping sensitive data on device. The company is also partnering with Lantronix and Safe Pro Group to deliver edge AI threat detection solutions for drones and defense platforms built on Qualcomm technology. QUALCOMM, trading at around $153.04 per share, is already widely recognized for its role in mobile chipsets, and these moves extend its technology...
NYSE:CNO
NYSE:CNOInsurance

Is It Time To Reassess CNO Financial Group (CNO) After Recent Share Price Pullback

If you are wondering whether CNO Financial Group's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is built to help you judge that value for yourself. CNO Financial Group recently closed at US$41.02, with returns of 1.4% over the last 7 days, a 5.2% decline over 30 days, a 2.8% decline year to date, a 4.9% return over 1 year, and gains of 69.4% over 3 years and 108.8% over 5 years. These returns sit against a backdrop of ongoing company specific news...
NYSE:DELL
NYSE:DELLTech

Is It Time To Reconsider Dell Technologies (DELL) After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether Dell Technologies' current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you connect the recent share moves with what the numbers say about value. Over the last week the stock is up 3.2%. It shows an 11.3% decline over 30 days and a 10.3% decline year to date, while still sitting on a 15.3% return over the last year and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent attention on Dell has centered on its role in PCs and...
NYSE:CMS
NYSE:CMSIntegrated Utilities

How CMS Energy’s Dual Push on Customer Aid and Clean Power (CMS) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Earlier in 2026, Consumers Energy, a CMS Energy subsidiary, mobilized more than US$100 million in statewide assistance, including US$5 million in new customer support and US$250,000 in food-bank relief, to help Michigan residents manage heating costs during harsh winter conditions. At the same time, CMS Energy reiterated long-term plans for US$20.00 billion in capital spending and large-scale solar and wind additions, underscoring how customer relief efforts are occurring alongside a major...
NYSE:DT
NYSE:DTSoftware

Is It Time To Revisit Dynatrace (DT) After A 30% Share Price Slide?

If you are wondering whether Dynatrace is starting to look interesting at its current share price, this article will walk through what that price might imply about the company’s value. The stock recently closed at US$40.67, with returns of 5.1% over the last 7 days, an 8.3% decline over 30 days, a 4.0% decline year to date, and a 29.8% decline over the past year, compared to a 5.8% gain over 3 years and a 7.6% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage around Dynatrace has focused on its position...
NYSE:DX
NYSE:DXMortgage REITs

A Look At Dynex Capital (DX) Valuation After Robust 2025 Earnings And Capital Expansion

Dynex Capital (DX) has drawn fresh investor attention after releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting net income of US$185.36 million for the quarter and US$319.07 million for the year. See our latest analysis for Dynex Capital. Dynex Capital's recent earnings release, higher book value and capital raising activity have coincided with a 10.58% 3 month share price return and a 33.51% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building rather than...
NYSE:SON
NYSE:SONPackaging

A Look At Sonoco Products (SON) Valuation After ThermoSafe Sale And Leadership Transition News

Sonoco Products (SON) shares are in focus after the company announced a planned sale of its ThermoSafe business for US$725 million, along with news that longtime Chief Operating Officer Rodger Fuller will retire in early 2026. See our latest analysis for Sonoco Products. At a share price of US$48.13, Sonoco Products has seen a 10.64% 1 month share price return and a 21.23% 3 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 4.62% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total...
NasdaqGS:PTC
NasdaqGS:PTCSoftware

A Look At PTC (PTC) Valuation As New Windchill AI Parts Rationalization Targets Manufacturing Inefficiencies

PTC (PTC) has put artificial intelligence at the center of its product lifecycle management story, launching Windchill AI Parts Rationalization to tackle duplicate parts, inefficient searches, and inconsistent data in manufacturing workflows. See our latest analysis for PTC. Despite a steady drumbeat of AI-focused product and customer announcements this month, PTC’s recent share price performance has been mixed, with a 7-day share price return of 2.18% but a 90-day share price return of...
NYSE:NIO
NYSE:NIOAuto

Fresh Analyst Optimism On NIO’s Europe Push And New Models Might Change The Case For Investing In NIO (NIO)

Morgan Stanley recently reaffirmed its positive view on NIO after meeting with founder William Li, citing clearer execution plans, stronger delivery momentum, and improving economics from upcoming models such as the ES9, ES7, and Onvo L80. At the same time, NIO’s commitment to expanding in Europe despite tariff-related uncertainty, alongside supportive commentary from Macquarie, underlines growing confidence in the company’s international growth ambitions. With this backdrop and fresh...
NasdaqGS:EFSC
NasdaqGS:EFSCBanks

Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC) Margin Dip To 27.7% Tests Bullish Valuation Narratives

Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$184.35 million and basic EPS of US$1.46, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$53.86 million, setting a clear earnings-season marker for investors. Over the past few periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$154.15 million in Q4 2024 to US$184.35 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.29 to US$1.46, with trailing twelve month EPS at US$5.34 on revenue of...
NYSE:LMT
NYSE:LMTAerospace & Defense

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Valuation Check After EMBERPOINT Wildfire Mitigation Partnership

Why EMBERPOINT matters for Lockheed Martin stock Lockheed Martin (LMT) has joined forces with PG&E Corporation, Salesforce and Wells Fargo to launch EMBERPOINT LLC, a new venture focused on AI powered wildfire detection, prevention and response solutions. This move takes Lockheed Martin into civilian wildfire mitigation by using its layered prediction, detection and autonomous response systems. The partners contribute utility experience, real time data platforms and funding support for the...
NasdaqGM:NVTS
NasdaqGM:NVTSSemiconductor

A Look At Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) Valuation As It Shifts Toward AI Data Center Power Chips

Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) is in the middle of a major reset, moving away from mobile and consumer components tied to China toward AI focused power chips for data centers, and that shift is already pressuring near term revenue. See our latest analysis for Navitas Semiconductor. The share price has been volatile as this reset unfolds, with a 29.19% 1 month share price return and a 14.08% year to date share price return, alongside a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 220.81%. This...
NYSE:OKLO
NYSE:OKLOElectric Utilities

Oklo (OKLO) Is Down 5.2% After Meta Reactor Deal And BofA Upgrade Has The Bull Case Changed?

In recent weeks, Meta Platforms paid Oklo US$25,000,000 upfront for phase one of an advanced nuclear energy campus in Ohio, while Oklo also highlighted upcoming isotope revenue and drew a Buy rating upgrade from Bank of America. These developments, reinforced by public support for nuclear energy at Davos and active options trading, underscore Oklo’s growing role at the intersection of clean power, data centers, and advanced nuclear technology. Next, we’ll examine how the Meta reactor...
NYSE:HRB
NYSE:HRBConsumer Services

H&R Block Board Refresh Brings Consumer And Finance Focus For Investors

H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) has added three new members to its Board of Directors: Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, and Stephanie C. Plaines. The appointments bring experience from consumer brands, hospitality, and retail finance to the company. The board refresh points to a potential shift in how H&R Block thinks about its business mix, customer reach, and capital decisions. H&R Block shares recently closed at $39.29, with the stock showing a 150.2% return over 5 years and 10.2% over 3...
NYSE:HLF
NYSE:HLFPersonal Products

How Herbalife’s Softer Demand And EPS Dilution At Herbalife (HLF) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Herbalife has recently faced pressure from declining unit sales, softer product demand, and share issuance that has reduced earnings per share despite prior earnings beats. At the same time, Herbalife is promoting its wellness-focused brand through initiatives like Herbalife India’s “Live Your Best Life, Unscripted” podcast, underscoring a push to deepen consumer engagement amid these business headwinds. We’ll now examine how Herbalife’s weakening sales volumes and earnings dilution shape...
NYSE:MRK
NYSE:MRKPharmaceuticals

Merck Ends Revolution Talks While Valuation Signals Potential Investor Opportunity

Merck (NYSE:MRK) has ended acquisition talks with Revolution Medicines after disagreements over valuation. The discussions focused on a potential multibillion dollar oncology deal that had drawn significant industry attention. The decision highlights current hurdles for large pharma companies seeking biotech deals, especially for cancer assets. For you as an investor, this development sits at the intersection of Merck's core oncology focus and broader pharma deal activity. Merck is known...