NasdaqGS:GOOGL
NasdaqGS:GOOGLInteractive Media and Services

This Week In Cloud AI - Unlocking Unstructured Data with Rocket ContentEdge Innovation

Rocket Software has unveiled Rocket® ContentEdge™, a new solution designed to unlock the value of unstructured data while ensuring safety and compliance in data modernization efforts. With features such as safety-first generative AI, automation, and seamless integration capabilities, ContentEdge enables organizations to access critical unstructured information securely across diverse environments without disrupting existing operations. This launch addresses the challenge many organizations...
NYSE:VZ
NYSE:VZTelecom

Is Verizon (VZ) Pricing Make Sense After Mixed Multi‑Year Share Performance?

If you are wondering whether Verizon Communications is offering fair value at around US$39.48, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. Over the last week the stock is up 0.3%, while the 30 day return is a 1.1% decline. Year to date it is down 2.6% and the 1 year return sits at 7.7%, compared with a 20.2% return over 3 years and a 3.2% decline over 5 years. Recent attention on Verizon has been shaped by ongoing debates around telecom capital spending,...
NYSE:HL
NYSE:HLMetals and Mining

Hecla Mining (HL) Is Up 24.1% After Silver Rally and Brighter Analyst Outlook - What's Changed

In recent trading, Hecla Mining drew attention after news highlighted its strong standing within the Basic Materials sector and a more favorable analyst outlook, coinciding with a powerful rally in silver prices tied to geopolitical tensions, supply constraints, and growing industrial uses. This episode underlines how Hecla’s exposure to silver links its investment story not only to precious‑metal sentiment but also to longer‑term trends in AI and solar technology demand. With that...
NasdaqGM:SFST
NasdaqGM:SFSTBanks

Sharp Margin Improvement At Southern First Bancshares (SFST) Challenges Cautious Earnings Narratives

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$31.2 million and basic EPS of US$1.23, capping a trailing twelve month EPS figure of US$3.77 on total revenue of US$115.1 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$25.4 million in Q4 2024 to US$31.2 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS over that same period went from US$0.70 to US$1.23. This sets up a story where higher net profit margins and stronger earnings levels are front and...
NYSE:ELV
NYSE:ELVHealthcare

Elevance Health Lobbying And Congressional Trading Put Policy Risks In Focus

Elevance Health disclosed about $1.53 million in lobbying in recent filings, focused on ACA Exchanges, Mental Health Parity, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and Pharmacy Benefit Manager reforms. Recent disclosures also show multiple instances of Congressional trading in Elevance Health (NYSE:ELV) stock during the same general period. These developments highlight how the company is engaging with policymakers while lawmakers themselves are active in the stock. For investors tracking Elevance...
NasdaqGS:CORZ
NasdaqGS:CORZSoftware

How Investors May Respond To Core Scientific (CORZ) Pivot Toward AI And HPC Infrastructure Services

Earlier in January, BTIG upgraded Core Scientific to a Buy rating, citing the company’s ongoing pivot from Bitcoin mining to high-density infrastructure and colocation services for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing clients. This marks a meaningful shift in Core Scientific’s business mix toward providing power, cooling, and specialized hosting for third-party AI and HPC workloads, rather than primarily mining Bitcoin on its own balance sheet. Next, we’ll examine how...
NYSE:MRK
NYSE:MRKPharmaceuticals

Merck Weighs mRNA Breakthrough And Revolution Deal Against Oncology Valuation

Merck (NYSE:MRK) and Moderna released five-year clinical data on a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine regimen used with Keytruda in high-risk melanoma. The follow-up results point to a meaningful improvement in outcomes for skin cancer patients treated in the study. Separately, Merck is reported to be in advanced discussions to acquire Revolution Medicines, a move connected to its oncology pipeline ahead of key patent expirations. For you as an investor, this pairs Merck’s core strength in...
NYSE:MAIN
NYSE:MAINCapital Markets

How Strong Preliminary Income Metrics at Main Street Capital (MAIN) Have Changed Its Investment Story

Main Street Capital Corporation recently issued preliminary fourth-quarter 2025 guidance, projecting net investment income of $1.01 to $1.05 per share and distributable net investment income of $1.07 to $1.11 per share, while its managed MSC Income Fund reported strong preliminary results including a very large net increase in the fair value of its investments and an estimated return on equity above 16%. Together, these updates point to solid underlying portfolio performance across both Main...
NYSE:B
NYSE:BMetals and Mining

Barrick Mining Resets Leadership And Asset Mix With Mali And Nevada Moves

Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) appoints Helen Cai as Chief Financial Officer, during an ongoing CEO search. The company regains control of the Loulo Gounkoto gold complex in Mali after resolving a prolonged dispute with the government. Barrick confirms the Fourmile site in Nevada as a major new gold discovery. Barrick Mining, traded as NYSE:B, is a large global gold producer, so leadership and asset updates tend to get close attention from investors who follow the sector. The combination of a new...
NasdaqGS:LKQ
NasdaqGS:LKQRetail Distributors

Assessing LKQ (LKQ) Valuation As Short Term Momentum Contrasts With Longer Term Shareholder Losses

LKQ (LKQ) has attracted attention after recent trading, with the stock last closing at $34.12. Investors are weighing this price against the company’s fundamentals, including revenue of $14.097b and net income of $696m. See our latest analysis for LKQ. Recent trading has been relatively positive, with a 30 day share price return of 13.77% and a 90 day share price return of 10.82%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is a decline of 8.65% and the 3 year total shareholder return is a...
NasdaqCM:PANL
NasdaqCM:PANLShipping

A Look At Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Strong Share Price Reaction

Why Pangaea Logistics Solutions Is Back on Investor Radars Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) recently reported quarterly results with revenue 5.9% above analyst expectations and adjusted EBITDA up 20%, helped by Arctic trade activity and high utilization of its ice class fleet. See our latest analysis for Pangaea Logistics Solutions. The quarterly beat has arrived alongside strong momentum in the shares, with a 1 day share price return of 16.39% and a 90 day share price return of 72.05%...
NYSE:CF
NYSE:CFChemicals

What CF Industries Holdings (CF)'s Low-Carbon Ammonia Shipping Push Means For Shareholders

In recent days, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has drawn fresh attention as it prepares to report higher year-over-year fiscal fourth quarter 2025 profits while advancing investments in carbon-free blue and green ammonia. At the same time, a new Memorandum of Understanding with Trafigura and TFG Marine to promote low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel highlights CF Industries’ push to position ammonia at the center of cleaner shipping solutions. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how the...
NasdaqGS:WIX
NasdaqGS:WIXIT

Wix Harmony Launch Highlights AI Push And Long Term Platform Potential

Wix.com (NasdaqGS:WIX) has introduced Wix Harmony, an AI-powered website creation platform centered on its new AI agent, Aria. Harmony combines natural language driven design with Wix’s existing visual editor and production infrastructure to support professional grade sites. The company is positioning Harmony to address scalability, security, accessibility, and design flexibility for a wide range of users. Wix.com operates as a website creation and infrastructure platform, serving...
NYSE:LION
NYSE:LIONEntertainment

Is Lionsgate Studios (LION) Fully Valued After Strong Three Year Share Price Performance

If you are wondering whether Lionsgate Studios is priced attractively right now, this article will walk you through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$9.30, with returns of 0.8% over the past week, 3.6% over the past month, 0.0% year to date, 47.8% over the past year and 49.7% over three years, while the five-year return sits at an 18.8% decline. Recent news flow around Lionsgate Studios has focused on its position within the broader...
NasdaqGS:SBUX
NasdaqGS:SBUXHospitality

Is Starbucks (SBUX) Pricing Too High After Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Starbucks shares around US$95.83 offer good value today, this article walks through the key numbers that matter for you as a shareholder or potential buyer. The stock has recorded a 2.7% return over the last 7 days, 14.3% over 30 days, 14.1% year to date and 0.4% over 1 year, set against a 5 year return of 9.3% and a 3 year return of negative 5.2%. These mixed returns have kept Starbucks on many investors' watchlists, as the market weighs shorter term momentum...
NasdaqCM:EXAS
NasdaqCM:EXASBiotechs

Is It Time To Reassess Exact Sciences (EXAS) After Its Strong One Year Share Price Run?

If you are looking at Exact Sciences and wondering whether the current share price still offers value, the key is to understand what the fundamentals say about the stock today. The share price closed at US$102.37, with returns of 0.0% over 7 days, 0.8% over 30 days, 0.6% year to date, 85.7% over 1 year, 57.4% over 3 years and a 26.6% decline over 5 years, which gives a mixed picture of recent and longer term performance. Recent coverage of Exact Sciences has focused on its role in the...
NasdaqGS:CRDO
NasdaqGS:CRDOSemiconductor

A Look At Credo Technology Group Holding (CRDO) Valuation After The 3M Patent License Agreement

What the 3M patent license could mean for Credo Credo Technology Group Holding (CRDO) has signed a patent license and mutual covenant agreement with 3M covering its active electrical cable technology, putting a fresh spotlight on how the stock reflects its connectivity patent portfolio. For you as an investor, the agreement matters because it formalizes 3M's use of certain Credo patents and underscores the commercial relevance of Credo's HiWire active electrical cables that are already used...
NYSE:CMI
NYSE:CMIMachinery

Will EPA-Approved Dual Fuel X15 Engines and Earnings Strength Change Cummins' (CMI) Narrative?

In recent days, American Power Group received EPA approval to adapt Cummins’ X15 heavy-duty diesel engines from model years 2005–2023 to dual fuel technology, while Cummins also reported record distribution revenue and a continued pattern of beating earnings expectations. This combination of cleaner engine compatibility and a strong earnings track record underscores how Cummins is aligning its core products with tightening emissions standards while maintaining operational strength. Next,...
NYSE:BEN
NYSE:BENCapital Markets

How Investors May Respond To Franklin Resources (BEN) Emerging Markets Debt ETF Launch And AUM Expansion

In January 2026, Franklin Templeton expanded its actively managed fixed income ETF lineup by launching the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to offer emerging markets debt exposure with more flexible currency risk management. These product developments came alongside Franklin Resources reporting preliminary month-end assets under management of US$1.68 trillion as of December 31, 2025, supported by long-term net inflows despite outflows at Western Asset Management. We will...
NYSE:RF
NYSE:RFBanks

Regions Financial Targets Business Payments Growth With Worldpay Deal And New CFO

Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) announced a payments partnership with Worldpay to support business clients across multiple channels. The bank plans to upgrade payment acceptance and cash flow tools available to its commercial customers. Regions Financial named Anil D. Chadha as incoming CFO, following the retirement of long-serving CFO David Turner. Regions Financial, a regional banking group focused on consumer and commercial clients, is putting more attention on how businesses move and manage...
NYSE:HAL
NYSE:HALEnergy Services

Did Halliburton’s (HAL) Earnings Beat and Venezuela Plans Just Recast Its International Growth Story?

In January 2026, Halliburton reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that slightly increased revenue to US$5.66 billion but saw full-year revenue and net income ease versus 2024, while still beating analyst expectations on both earnings and sales. The company coupled this earnings beat with continued buybacks, debt reduction, leadership changes, and active preparation for a potential return to Venezuela, underscoring a focus on capital discipline and international growth options. We’ll now...
NYSE:EOG
NYSE:EOGOil and Gas

A Look At EOG Resources (EOG) Valuation After Analyst Downgrades Flag Eagle Ford And Delaware Basin Risks

Recent downgrades of EOG Resources (EOG) by KeyBanc and Scotiabank, citing asset degradation and weaker activity in the Eagle Ford and Delaware Basin, have brought fresh attention to the stock’s production mix and risk profile. See our latest analysis for EOG Resources. At a share price of $106.32, EOG Resources has had a mixed year, with a 2.24% 1 month share price return but a 17.70% 1 year total shareholder return decline. This suggests momentum has cooled as investors reassess asset...
NYSE:KFY
NYSE:KFYProfessional Services

A Look At Korn Ferry (KFY) Valuation As Talent Suite Launch And Fortune Partnership Draw Attention

Why Korn Ferry’s new Talent Suite matters for stock watchers Korn Ferry (KFY) is in focus after launching its Korn Ferry Talent Suite, a SaaS platform that embeds the firm’s proprietary talent data, analytics, and AI tools directly into client HR workflows. See our latest analysis for Korn Ferry. Despite the new Talent Suite launch and fresh visibility from co-releasing Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list, momentum has been mixed, with Korn Ferry’s recent 1-month share price...
NYSE:OXY
NYSE:OXYOil and Gas

Did Occidental’s Fixed-Fee Midstream Shift With Western Midstream Just Reshape OXY’s Cash Flow Story?

Western Midstream Partners recently amended its Delaware Basin natural gas gathering and processing contracts with Occidental Petroleum, shifting to fixed-fee terms and receiving 15.3 million surrendered common units in a value-neutral exchange tied to economic concessions. This restructuring could reshape Occidental’s midstream cost profile and contract risk, clarifying how its infrastructure partnerships support its core oil and gas operations. We’ll now examine how the move to fixed-fee...