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NYSE:ABT
NYSE:ABTMedical Equipment

Should FreeStyle Libre 3 Safety Lawsuit and Dividend Hike Require Action From Abbott (ABT) Investors?

In early February 2026, McCune Law Group filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Abbott Diabetes Care and Abbott Laboratories over alleged accuracy defects in FreeStyle Libre 3 glucose sensors, following prior Class I safety actions and an FDA-classified serious device concern affecting about 3 million sensors. At the same time, Abbott has been highlighting strong clinical results across its cardiac device portfolio and raising its dividend, underscoring the tension between product...
NYSE:MA
NYSE:MADiversified Financial

Mastercard (MA) Valuation Check After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat And Growing High Margin Services

Mastercard (MA) is back in focus after fourth quarter 2025 results topped expectations, supported by steady consumer spending, strong cross border volumes, and rapid growth in higher margin services such as cybersecurity and data analytics. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. Despite the earnings beat and new partnerships such as the Truist open banking integration, Mastercard's recent share price performance has been soft. The 7 day share price return is 4.43% and the year to date share...
NYSE:CARR
NYSE:CARRBuilding

Is Carrier Global (CARR) Fully Priced After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains

If you are wondering whether Carrier Global's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article is here to unpack. The stock most recently closed at US$64.89, with returns of 2.8% over 7 days, 17.5% over 30 days, 21.2% year to date, 3.4% over 1 year, 49.6% over 3 years and 89.7% over 5 years. Recent company developments and industry headlines around heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions, along with broader interest in...
NYSE:BILL
NYSE:BILLSoftware

Is It Time To Reassess BILL Holdings (BILL) After The Recent 30% Price Jump

If you are wondering whether BILL Holdings is attractively priced or still carrying a premium, this article will walk through what the numbers actually say about its current valuation. The shares last closed at US$46.37, after a 30% gain over the past 7 days, set against declines of 9.5% over 30 days, 8.3% year to date and 23.8%, 52.0% and 74.2% over the past 1, 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent coverage of BILL Holdings has focused on its role in software for automating financial workflows...
NYSE:CMG
NYSE:CMGHospitality

Bill Ackman Exit And Sales Decline Test Chipotle Valuation And Loyalty

Bill Ackman has fully exited his position in Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) after years as a major shareholder. The exit comes as Chipotle reports its first year over year same store sales decline since its 2006 IPO. Company executives have sold sizable amounts of stock in 2025, drawing attention to insider sentiment. Management is focusing on higher income customers and product development rather than broad discounting. Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its fast casual burrito and bowl...
NYSE:TEL
NYSE:TELElectronic

TE Connectivity (TEL) Is Up 8.0% After AI-Linked Revenue Surge And $750 Million Debt Issue

In early February 2026, TE Connectivity, through Tyco Electronics Group S.A., issued US$750 million of senior notes, while also reporting rapidly rising AI-related revenues within its Digital Data Networks business and setting expectations for double-digit year-over-year net sales growth in its upcoming fiscal second quarter. Beyond strengthening its balance sheet, TE Connectivity’s AI-linked revenue acceleration and long-standing role in critical energy infrastructure, including its Raychem...
NYSE:GRC
NYSE:GRCMachinery

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) Valuation Check After Earnings Beat And Higher Analyst Growth Expectations

Gorman-Rupp (GRC) is back on investors’ radar after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with both sales and net income above the prior year, and analysts lifting earnings expectations. See our latest analysis for Gorman-Rupp. The share price has reacted strongly to the earnings beat, with a 31.07% 1 month share price return and 48.36% 3 month share price return helping lift the 1 year total shareholder return to 79.88%. This points to accelerating momentum off a higher...
NYSE:THC
NYSE:THCHealthcare

Tenet Reshapes Conifer Role With CommonSpirit Deal And 2026 Targets

Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) has completed a transaction with CommonSpirit Health involving its Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary. The deal reshapes Tenet's relationship with Conifer, a key provider of revenue cycle management and related services to health systems. Investors are watching for implications for Tenet's business mix, capital allocation, and long term operating focus. For you as an investor, this matters because Conifer sits at the intersection of hospital operations and...
NYSE:WU
NYSE:WUDiversified Financial

Is It Time To Reconsider Western Union (WU) After Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Western Union's current share price really reflects its value, you are not alone. This article focuses on what the numbers say about the stock. The share price last closed at US$9.81, with returns of 6.6% over the past 30 days, 6.3% year to date and 5.0% over the last year, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are declines of 9.6% and 39.8% respectively. Recent interest in Western Union has been shaped by ongoing attention on money transfer and payment companies...
NYSE:O
NYSE:ORetail REITs

Realty Income’s GIC Logistics Partnership Could Be A Game Changer For Realty Income (O)

In recent months, Realty Income announced a partnership with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC involving more than US$1.70 billion in commitments for U.S. logistics real estate, alongside continued property acquisitions, strong occupancy and an ongoing record of monthly dividend payments. This combination of new capital partnerships, disciplined investment activity and a long history of dividend growth underlines how Realty Income is reinforcing its position as a large, income-focused...
NYSE:PCOR
NYSE:PCORSoftware

Is Procore Technologies (PCOR) Offering Value After A 33% One Month Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether Procore Technologies is starting to look attractive at current levels, this article walks through what the recent share price tells you about the stock's value. After closing at US$47.88, the share price is sitting after a 7.4% decline over the past week, a 33.5% decline over the last 30 days, and a 36.2% decline over the past year. These moves may change how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent coverage has centered on Procore's role in...
NYSE:MP
NYSE:MPMetals and Mining

MP Materials Deepens Pentagon Ties As U.S. Builds Critical Mineral Reserves

The U.S. Department of Defense commits a large, multi year investment to MP Materials (NYSE:MP) tied to rare earth processing and separation capacity. MP Materials enters a long term supply partnership with the Department of Defense to support domestic production of critical minerals. Federal initiatives to build domestic critical mineral reserves position MP Materials as a key potential supplier within the U.S. rare earth supply chain. MP Materials operates one of the primary rare earth...
NYSE:PPL
NYSE:PPLElectric Utilities

Is It Too Late To Consider PPL (PPL) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether PPL at around US$36.61 is offering good value today, you are not alone. The numbers give us plenty to work with. The stock has recent returns of 2.6% over the last 7 days, 4.7% over 30 days, 4.3% year to date, 9.8% over 1 year, 42.7% over 3 years and 59.8% over 5 years. This will naturally raise questions about how much of this is already reflected in the price. Recent news coverage has focused on PPL as a regulated US utility, with attention on how its...
NYSE:VZ
NYSE:VZTelecom

A Look At Verizon (VZ) Valuation As Turnaround Plan Brings Leadership Change And Major Cost Cuts

Verizon Communications (VZ) has kicked off a broad turnaround effort after confirming the exit of consumer division chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, appointing Alfonso Villanueva as interim leader and planning 13,000 job cuts plus 179 store franchisations. See our latest analysis for Verizon Communications. Those leadership changes and cost cuts come after a strong run in the share price, with a 26.79% 1 month share price return and 22.06% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:CRM
NYSE:CRMSoftware

Is There Now An Opportunity In Salesforce (CRM) After The Steep One Year Share Price Fall

If you are wondering whether Salesforce's current share price reflects good value or lingering risk, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$185.43, with returns of a 2.4% decline over 7 days, a 23.1% decline over 30 days, a 26.9% decline year to date and a 43.4% decline over 1 year. This is set against an 11.6% gain over 3 years and a 24.0% decline over 5 years. Recent headlines around Salesforce have focused on its position as a large enterprise software provider, ongoing product...
NYSE:HIG
NYSE:HIGInsurance

Hartford Integration With Centro Highlights Digital Shift And Valuation Debate

Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) is integrating its benefits offerings with Centro Benefits Research's digital broker carrier platform. The move aligns with findings from Hartford's Future of Benefits Study on employer demand for simpler, tech driven benefits solutions. The collaboration focuses on streamlining how brokers and employers access and manage Hartford's employee benefits products. For investors watching NYSE:HIG, the integration with Centro Benefits Research arrives as the...
NYSE:SPOT
NYSE:SPOTEntertainment

A Look At Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) Valuation After Record Results And Strong User And Profit Growth

Why the latest earnings matter for Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) just posted record-breaking fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with strong user gains, higher profitability and a sharp move in the share price after the announcement. For investors, this earnings release is important because it combines several elements that do not always show up together: revenue growth, wider margins, record additions in monthly active users and a clear reaction from...
NYSE:MCY
NYSE:MCYInsurance

A Look At Mercury General (MCY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

What recent returns say about Mercury General stock With no single headline event driving attention, Mercury General (MCY) has been on investors’ radar after recent share price moves. These include a last close of US$94.76 and positive returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mercury General. That recent strength adds to a steadier picture, with a 6.5% 1 month share price return and a 7.6% 3 month share price return sitting alongside a 70.6% 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:GRAB
NasdaqGS:GRABTransportation

3 Stocks That May Be Trading Up To 42.2% Below Estimated Intrinsic Value

As February begins, the United States stock markets have shown strong performance, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 experiencing significant gains. This positive momentum in the market presents an opportunity to explore stocks that may be undervalued, potentially trading below their estimated intrinsic value. Identifying such stocks requires a keen understanding of current market conditions and economic indicators to evaluate their true potential amidst...
NasdaqGS:ENVX
NasdaqGS:ENVXElectrical

Insider Backed Growth Leaders Unveiled

As February begins, U.S. stock markets have shown a strong start with major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid economic developments such as a new trade deal with India. In this thriving market environment, companies that exhibit high insider ownership often signal confidence from those who know the business best, making them potentially attractive options for growth-focused investors seeking...
OTCPK:BUKS
OTCPK:BUKSAerospace & Defense

Spotlight On February 2026's Promising Penny Stocks

As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown robust performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. This market momentum sets a promising backdrop for exploring investment opportunities in various sectors. Despite its somewhat outdated terminology, the concept of penny stocks remains significant as these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials...
NYSE:ODC
NYSE:ODCHousehold Products

Discovering Undiscovered Gems in the US Market February 2026

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a surge, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing strong performances despite recent economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown and shifting trade dynamics. In this vibrant yet complex environment, discovering lesser-known stocks that have potential for growth can be an intriguing prospect for investors looking to diversify their portfolios amidst evolving market conditions.
NYSE:BSX
NYSE:BSXMedical Equipment

Does Boston Scientific’s 2026 Double-Digit Sales Outlook and Leadership Shift Change The Bull Case For BSX?

Boston Scientific’s fourth-quarter 2025 results, reported on February 4, 2026, showed sales rising to US$5,286 million and net income to US$672 million, alongside full-year sales of US$20.07 billion and net income of US$2.90 billion, while director Yoshiaki Fujimori later confirmed he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company coupled this earnings report with guidance calling for double-digit reported and organic net sales growth in 2026, even as investors...
NYSE:UNM
NYSE:UNMInsurance

A Look At Unum Group’s Valuation As Shares Weaken Despite Strong Profitability

Why Unum Group is on investors’ radar today Unum Group (UNM) has drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months despite solid profitability figures. See our latest analysis for Unum Group. At a share price of US$70.82, Unum Group’s recent 7 day and 30 day share price declines suggest momentum has cooled in the short term, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remain...