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Assessing Kemper after a tough year for returns Kemper (KMPR) has drawn attention after a difficult run for shareholders, with the stock showing negative returns over the past month, past 3 months, year to date and over the past year. At a last close of US$32.34, the Chicago based insurer, which reports annual revenue of US$4,789.7m and net income of US$143.3m, now carries a value score of 4 in this dataset. See our latest analysis for Kemper. For Kemper, the recent 16% 30 day share price...

Why GigaCloud Technology Is On Investors’ Radar GigaCloud Technology (GCT) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock with a 1 day return of about a 1.7% decline and a roughly 10.2% slide over the past week. Against that short term pressure, the company’s broader track record is mixed, with a month return of about a 14.3% decline but a past 3 months gain of roughly 8.3%, and a 1 year total return close to 70.9%. See our latest analysis for GigaCloud Technology. With the...

United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) is facing a major clash with the Teamsters Union over its new Driver Choice Program, a buyout initiative for drivers. The Teamsters have filed for an emergency injunction, arguing the program violates the national labor agreement and undermines union protections. UPS is also pursuing a wider restructuring that includes closing 22 union staffed centers and cutting up to 30,000 positions after a fall in Amazon package volume. The dispute raises questions about...

Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) has just posted fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with net income and earnings per share shifting from prior losses to profits despite lower reported sales. See our latest analysis for Plains All American Pipeline. The earnings swing has come alongside a solid run in the units, with a 20.53% 90 day share price return and a three year total shareholder return of about 2.5x, suggesting momentum has been building around Plains All American Pipeline. If...

L3Harris Technologies recently received a nearly US$400 million contract to supply additional solid rocket boost motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems for the Missile Defense Agency’s THAAD missile defense system, which has a 100% success rate in 17 intercept tests since production began. This award deepens L3Harris’s role in a key U.S. and allied missile defense program, adding to its long-term backlog and highlighting demand for its propulsion technology. We’ll now examine...

In recent months, Starbucks has reported that its "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan is gaining traction, with higher transactions and average ticket sizes contributing to a 4% year-over-year increase in global comparable store sales, supported by marketing efforts, menu innovation, and store remodels. At the same time, rising coffee costs and pressure on baristas to deliver a richer café experience highlight how Starbucks’ turnaround depends not just on pricing and promotions, but on...

John Wiley & Sons (WLY) has drawn fresh investor attention after announcing a major expansion of its Advanced Portfolio, adding eight new journals in life, health, and social sciences by the end of 2026. See our latest analysis for John Wiley & Sons. Even with the Advanced Portfolio expansion and new AI focused and oncology titles coming online, John Wiley & Sons’ 1 year total shareholder return of 23.5% decline and 5 year total shareholder return of 35.61% decline indicate pressure on longer...

Investors may be wondering whether Luckin Coffee is still attractively priced after its period as a high growth name, or whether the easier gains have already been realized. The stock last closed at US$37.96, with returns of 2.3% over the past week, 11.8% over 30 days, 7.2% year to date and 22.9% over the past year. It has also delivered a very large 5-year return, indicating that the share price has moved a long way since listing. Recent coverage of Luckin Coffee has focused on its position...

In recent days, JPMorgan initiated and updated its research coverage on Marqeta, adding to a stream of mixed opinions from other analysts and leaving the stock with a consensus “Hold” rating across brokerage firms. This fresh attention from a major global bank increases Marqeta’s visibility and may influence how investors perceive its position within the fintech payments space. We’ll now explore how JPMorgan’s coverage and the broader analyst engagement could shape Marqeta’s existing...

Piedmont Realty Trust recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue of US$142.85 million and a quarterly net loss of US$43.25 million, while full-year revenue reached US$564.99 million alongside a full-year net loss of US$83.62 million. The results show sales and revenue holding roughly flat year over year, but losses per share from continuing operations widened for both the quarter and the full year, highlighting ongoing profitability pressure...

How Has VSE's Share Price Been Moving? Before you think about whether VSE fits in your portfolio, it helps to ask a simple question: are you paying up for a story or paying a fair price for the cash flows behind the ticker? Over the short term, VSE's share price shows mixed moves, with a 1.0% return over the last 7 days and a 0.4% decline over the past month. The longer backdrop includes a 17.7% year to date return and a 115.4% return over the last year, as well as a very large gain over 5...

ValueAct Capital, Third Point, and Omega Advisors have built significant positions in Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). The buying activity aligns with Rocket Companies closing its acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group. The combined business is positioned as the largest mortgage servicer in the U.S. following the deal. For you as an investor, the headline is the alignment of several well known hedge funds with a company that just completed a transformative acquisition. Rocket Companies, now trading...

The Kraft Heinz Company recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing lower sales and a very large swing to a US$5.85 billion net loss, while also declaring a regular US$0.40 per-share quarterly dividend payable on March 27, 2026. Alongside these results, Kraft Heinz paused its planned split, committed around US$600 million to brand reinvestment, and reshaped leadership and capital allocation, including completing a US$1.51 billion buyback and appointing Nicolas Amaya...

If you are wondering whether Victoria's Secret shares still offer value after their recent run, this article will walk through what the current price could imply about the business. The stock recently closed at US$60.36, with returns of 1.9% over the last 7 days, 0.8% over the last 30 days, 13.1% year to date, and 93.2% over the past year. These figures will frame how we think about risk and potential upside. Recent news coverage has focused on the company as a stand alone lingerie and...

Parker-Hannifin (PH) is back in focus after reporting record second quarter earnings and sales that topped analyst expectations, prompting higher full year guidance tied to aerospace strength and improving industrial demand. See our latest analysis for Parker-Hannifin. The recent earnings beat and higher guidance come on top of steady momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 6.95% and a 90 day share price return of 23.06%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 46.56% and 5 year...

DTE Energy FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot DTE Energy (DTE) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$4.4 billion and basic EPS of US$1.80, setting the tone for how investors assess the full year. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$3.4 billion to US$4.4 billion over 2025, while basic EPS moved between US$1.10 and US$2.14. This gives a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked across the year. With a trailing net profit margin of 9.2% versus...

If you are wondering whether Diodes at around US$67.54 is a bargain or already fully priced, you are in the right place for a closer look at what the current share price might imply. The stock has seen sharp moves recently, with returns of 9.5% over the last 7 days, 18.7% over 30 days, 31.3% year to date and 22.5% over the last year, compared with longer term returns of a 23.9% decline over 3 years and a 15.4% decline over 5 years. Recent news coverage has focused on Diodes as part of...

If you are looking at Black Stone Minerals and wondering whether the current price offers solid value, this article will walk you through what the numbers are really saying. The stock last closed at US$15.25, with returns of 0.7% over 7 days, 8.2% over 30 days, 12.9% year to date, 12.0% over 1 year, 34.1% over 3 years and a very large gain over 5 years of 169.4%. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing investor interest in energy royalty and mineral rights businesses. In these...

IRADIMED (NasdaqGM: IRMD) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend. The company reported earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2025. IRADIMED also released its financial results for the full year 2025. IRADIMED, trading at $100.625, has seen its share price climb 79.4% over the past year and 378.2% over the past five years. This performance puts recent results and the new dividend in sharp focus for existing and prospective shareholders. The stock is also up 5.4% year to date, even...

Wondering if Upwork at around US$12.76 is a bargain or a value trap? This article walks through what the current price might be implying about the business. The stock has seen sharp moves recently, with a 12% decline over the last week, a 35.8% decline over the last month, and a 35.7% decline year to date, while the 3 year return sits at 8% and the 5 year return at a 76.1% decline. Recent headlines have focused on Upwork as a key listed platform in the online freelance and remote work space,...

Wondering if Winnebago Industries is a bargain at its current share price or if the stock already reflects its prospects? This article breaks down what the numbers actually say about value. The stock last closed at US$46.65, with a year to date return of 14.2% and a 1 year gain of 9.0%, after 30 day and 7 day returns of 2.4% and 1.2% declines respectively, so recent trading has been mixed. Recent headlines around Winnebago have focused on broad themes like consumer demand for outdoor...

AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has filed an omnibus shelf registration that covers a wide range of securities, along with a separate at the market follow on offering of up to US$150 million in common stock. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. These capital raising plans land after a tough stretch for shareholders, with AMC’s latest share price at US$1.25, a 30 day share price return of 22.36% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 66.22% loss. This suggests...

If you are wondering whether Conagra Brands at around US$18.89 is a bargain or a value trap today, this article will help you assess what the current share price really reflects. The stock has recently shown mixed returns, with an 11.4% gain over 30 days and 9.2% year to date, set against a 15.0% decline over 1 year and a 38.7% decline over 3 years. Recent coverage has focused on how Conagra Brands fits into the packaged foods sector, including commentary on its brand portfolio and cost...

Humana’s CenterWell has acquired MaxHealth, a primary care provider in Florida. The deal significantly broadens CenterWell’s primary care presence across the state. The acquisition supports Humana’s value based care model for Medicare and other patients. For investors watching NYSE:HUM, this move comes with the stock trading around $184.99 and showing mixed recent performance. Shares are up 2.0% over the past week but have seen declines of 32.3% over 30 days and 30.1% year to date. Over...