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Fuel cell build out and long term offtake deal reset the story for AEP American Electric Power Company (AEP) has moved ahead with a roughly $2.65b purchase of solid oxide fuel cells and secured a 20 year offtake agreement for a planned facility near Cheyenne, Wyoming. See our latest analysis for American Electric Power Company. At a share price of $119.43, American Electric Power Company has a 1 month share price return of 3.25%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 23.59% and 5 year...

Alaska Air Group (ALK) is back in focus after fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share came in ahead of expectations, alongside ongoing Hawaiian Airlines integration, cargo expansion plans, and a large Boeing aircraft order. See our latest analysis for Alaska Air Group. The earnings surprise and progress on integrating Hawaiian Airlines helped lift sentiment, with a 4% one day share price return contributing to an 8.82% 7 day gain and a 24.01% 90 day share price return, even though the 1...

CEO transition and board changes at Acadia Healthcare Company (ACHC) Acadia Healthcare Company (ACHC) has replaced Chief Executive Officer Christopher H. Hunter with former CEO Debra K. Osteen, who is also rejoining the board, a leadership shift that could influence how investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Acadia Healthcare Company. The CEO change comes after a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 90 day share price return of a 41.42% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return...

If you are wondering whether Parker-Hannifin's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current market price might be implying about the company. The stock recently closed at US$925.97, with returns of 4.3% over the last 30 days, 3.6% year to date, and 40.3% over the past year. The 7 day return was a 0.4% decline and the 3 year and 5 year returns were 194.5% and 268.8% respectively. Recent news coverage has focused on Parker-Hannifin's role...

If you are wondering whether Hubbell's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is here to walk you through that question step by step. Hubbell shares last closed at US$484.14, with returns of 2.5% over 7 days, 6.4% over 30 days, 4.6% year to date, 18.7% over 1 year, 120.5% over 3 years, and 232.0% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what you are paying for today. Recent attention on Hubbell has been driven by ongoing investor...

Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE:PNFP) has completed its merger with Synovus Financial, combining more than 160 years of banking experience. The Board of Directors approved a new cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable to shareholders in February. The merger integration and dividend decision highlight recent corporate actions that may interest income-focused and long-term investors. With the stock recently trading at $95.3, NYSE:PNFP reflects a mixed performance picture, including a...

Shareholders of Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE) are preparing to vote on a proposed sale of the company to Kimberly-Clark. The deal structure includes a mix of cash and Kimberly-Clark shares for Kenvue investors. Proxy advisory firms have recommended that shareholders back the transaction ahead of the vote. The proposal has drawn extra attention because litigation tied to Kenvue products is still ongoing. Kenvue, the consumer health company separated from Johnson & Johnson, sits at the intersection of...

Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) recently affirmed a regular monthly cash distribution of $0.08 per share, payable on 17 February 2026. This annualizes to $0.96 and implies a yield near 7.8%. See our latest analysis for Apple Hospitality REIT. At a share price of $11.88, Apple Hospitality REIT’s recent 1 day and 7 day share price returns of 2.7% and 2.5% declines sit against a 90 day share price return of 3.8% and a 1 year total shareholder return of an 18.3% decline, suggesting momentum has...

Synaptics recently reported strong fiscal Q1 2026 results, highlighted by very large year-over-year growth in its Core IoT portfolio and the launch of its next-generation Astra edge AI processors, which have already secured early customer design wins. A key insight is that Astra’s edge AI capabilities position Synaptics more firmly within the emerging intelligent device ecosystem, potentially deepening its role in customers’ long-term product roadmaps. We’ll now examine how Synaptics’...

Elevance Health has reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$49.75 billion for the quarter and US$199.13 billion for the year, while annual net income and earnings per share were slightly lower than in 2024. Alongside earnings, the company increased its first-quarter 2026 dividend to US$1.72 per share and continued long-running share repurchases, highlighting an ongoing emphasis on returning capital to shareholders. We’ll now examine how Elevance...

If you are wondering whether Sprinklr’s current share price really reflects what the business is worth, you are not alone. This article is here to unpack that question in a clear, practical way. Sprinklr recently closed at US$6.56, with share price returns of a 0.8% decline over 7 days, a 15.0% decline over 30 days, a 10.4% decline year to date, and a 29.1% decline over 1 year. These moves may have some investors reassessing both its potential and its risks. Recent coverage of Sprinklr has...

If you are wondering whether Medtronic's current share price reflects fair value or leaves some room on the table, this article will walk through the key facts you need to weigh. Medtronic's stock recently closed at US$100.69, with returns of 2.1% over 7 days, 4.3% over 30 days, 4.8% year to date, 12.9% over 1 year, 32.7% over 3 years and 2.6% over 5 years. This gives helpful context before comparing the price to fundamental value. Recent attention on Medtronic has centered around its...

Littelfuse (LFUS) shares are in focus after the company reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, issued first quarter 2026 sales guidance of US$625 million to US$645 million, and affirmed a US$0.75 dividend. See our latest analysis for Littelfuse. The earnings release, new first quarter 2026 sales guidance and confirmed dividend appear to be landing against a supportive backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 12.99% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 33.85% suggesting...

If you are wondering whether Kinsale Capital Group's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone in asking that question. The stock recently closed at US$386.67, with returns of a 4.6% decline over 7 days, a 1.7% decline over 30 days, a 1.5% decline year to date, gains of 39.5% over 3 years and 108.3% over 5 years, while the last 12 months show a 12.4% decline. Recent attention around Kinsale Capital Group has focused on its share price performance and how investors are...

SouthState Bank (SSB) is back on investors’ radar after full year 2025 earnings, a fresh buyback authorization, and a confirmed cash dividend, all arriving alongside the completed integration of Independent Bank. See our latest analysis for SouthState Bank. The recent earnings release, dividend affirmation and fresh buyback authorization have arrived alongside a 14.35% 90 day share price return and a 7.22% year to date share price return, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is a...

In recent days, BellRing Brands has come under pressure after a major bank flagged softer-than-expected trends in its Premier Protein line and a potentially difficult upcoming quarter, amid existing concerns around slower growth and profitability. An interesting angle for investors is that this caution coincides with Coca-Cola’s CEO highlighting strong consumer demand for protein-enriched beverages, underscoring a supportive backdrop for the category even as BellRing faces company-specific...

In January 2026, Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation filed a US$163.24 million shelf registration for 4,719,255 Class A common shares tied to an ESOP-related offering, while progressing development of its Nevada gold-silver project and advancing technical studies for future sulfide ore processing. At the same time, a historic surge in silver prices and new high-grade silver drill results at Hycroft’s Vortex Silver System have intensified attention on the company’s funding plans and...

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) reports rising net sales orders in a challenging housing market, alongside declines in revenue and net income. The company is leaning on operational efficiency to manage affordability pressures and shifting consumer sentiment. D.R. Horton is using aggressive incentives to attract first-time homebuyers while also continuing share repurchases. The board has declared a quarterly dividend, reflecting ongoing capital returns to shareholders. D.R. Horton, a major US...

PBF Energy (PBF) has recently drawn investor attention after a period in which the stock showed mixed short term returns, with gains over the past month contrasting with pressure over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for PBF Energy. The recent 1 month share price return of 26.35% and 7 day gain of 7.31% suggest building momentum for PBF Energy, although the 3 month share price return of a 3.14% decline contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.62% and a very large 5...

If you are wondering whether PayPal Holdings at around US$55.51 is a bargain or a value trap, you are not alone, and the numbers give us a lot to work with. The share price has moved 0.8% over the last week, while the 30 day return is a 7.4% decline and the 1 year return is a 36.9% decline, which will catch the eye of anyone thinking about growth potential or shifting risk perceptions. Recent attention on PayPal has centred on its position in digital payments, including ongoing market share...

Why recent operating trends are back in focus Recent commentary on Yum China Holdings (YUMC) has drawn attention to two years of weak same-store sales, softer gross margins than peers, and slower earnings per share growth. This has put its restaurant economics and investment case under closer scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Yum China Holdings. Against that backdrop, Yum China’s recent share price moves have picked up, with a 14.44% 90 day share price return and a 12.18% 1 year total...

Several law firms have announced investigations into Nutanix (NasdaqGS:NTNX) over potential securities law violations. The probes follow Nutanix's recent disclosure of a revenue shift and a downward revision to its full year revenue guidance. These developments come as Nutanix shares trade at $41.24, with recent returns under pressure. Nutanix, trading under NasdaqGS:NTNX, is back in focus after its updated revenue outlook and guidance cut triggered legal scrutiny from multiple firms. The...

Pure Storage (PSTG) shares moved 1.8% higher after the company unveiled a new $400 million share repurchase authorization, its largest to date, highlighting an expanded approach to shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Pure Storage. The new buyback news comes after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 7.40% year to date share price return and a 24.04% decline over the past 90 days. However, longer term momentum remains strong with a 5 year total shareholder return of 198.63%. If...

Why Oracle (ORCL) is on investors’ radar today Oracle (ORCL) is drawing attention after recent share price moves. The stock is down about 4% over the past week and 12% over the past month, while its 1-year total return stands at 7.7%. See our latest analysis for Oracle. The recent 1-day share price return of -4.13% and 30-day share price return of -11.66% suggest momentum is fading in the short term, even though the 5-year total shareholder return of 200.29% points to a very strong longer run...