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In early January 2026, Transocean Ltd. announced a new contract in Brazil for the Deepwater Mykonos with bp and an extension in Norway for the Transocean Enabler, together adding approximately US$168 million of firm backlog and extending rig commitments, including the Enabler’s work through September 2027. This fresh backlog strengthens Transocean’s revenue visibility in two core offshore markets, reinforcing the role of its high-spec fleet in securing long-duration work with major energy...

Snowflake Inc. recently announced it has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud, integrating Google’s Gemini 3 models directly into Snowflake Cortex AI so enterprises can build and run generative AI applications on governed data without moving it across platforms. The partnership also extends Snowflake’s availability on Google Cloud into new regions, enhances co-selling and marketplace routes, and introduces Gen2 Warehouses on Axion-based C4A machines, which management describes as...

In recent days, Diebold Nixdorf has emerged from its past restructuring with analysts now expecting year-over-year earnings and revenue growth, supported by renewed contract wins in ATM fleets, software upgrades, and retail automation solutions. An interesting development is the board’s authorization of a US$200,000,000 share repurchase program in November, which, alongside a focus on deleveraging and cost discipline, signals management’s confidence in the company’s ongoing balance sheet...

On 2 January 2026, Flutter Entertainment plc reported that it had 175,224,066 ordinary shares in issue as of 31 December 2025, each carrying one vote, in line with UK FCA disclosure rules. This confirmation of the company’s capital base comes as Flutter intensifies investment in US expansion through its FanDuel brand amid a rapidly evolving sports betting landscape. We’ll now explore how Flutter’s aggressive FanDuel-led US expansion could reshape its existing investment narrative and...

Hesai Group (NasdaqGS:HSAI) is back in focus after announcing plans to double its annual lidar production capacity to over 4 million units in 2026, alongside a new lidar partnership with NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Hyperion 10 platform. See our latest analysis for Hesai Group. These production and partnership updates arrive after a sharp rebound in the short term, with a 33.33% 1 month share price return and an 81.57% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting improving momentum after a softer 90 day...

Quantum Computing Inc. presented at CES 2026 on 6 January in Las Vegas, with Chief Revenue Officer Pouya Dianat showcasing live demonstrations of practical quantum computing applications. The event also comes as the company pursues a US$110 million acquisition of bankrupt Luminar Semiconductor, highlighting its push to pair emerging quantum solutions with more traditional semiconductor assets. We’ll now examine how the CES 2026 live demonstrations of practical quantum applications could...

General Motors recently reported that it retained its position as the top U.S. automaker in 2025, growing full-year sales to 2.85 million vehicles and increasing market share, even as it slowed EV production, managed large recalls and warranty costs, and temporarily laid off workers at plants like Factory Zero and Flint Assembly. These developments highlight a company leaning on strong demand for core models such as Silverado, Cadillac and Corvette while recalibrating its EV rollout, quality...

In early January 2026, BellRing Brands became the subject of a securities class action investigation into potential federal securities law violations, while its board approved a new US$600.00 million share repurchase authorization over the next two years to replace a prior US$400.00 million plan. This combination of legal scrutiny and an expanded buyback program raises questions about management’s capital allocation priorities and the company’s risk profile as it approaches an upcoming...

Why Whirlpool Is On Investors’ Radar Right Now Whirlpool (WHR) has recently drawn fresh attention as investors reassess the home appliance maker’s share performance and fundamentals, with the stock last closing at $79.11. That reassessment is happening against a mixed backdrop, including a return of 3.2% over the past week and 4.0% over the past month, set against a negative 1 year total return of 25.9%. See our latest analysis for Whirlpool. The recent 9.54% 7 day share price return and...

Annaly Capital Management recently announced that long-time executive Anthony Green, its Chief Legal Officer, Chief Corporate Officer and Secretary, retired and transitioned to a Senior Advisor role through March 31, 2026, after leading legal, compliance, corporate responsibility and governance initiatives including its 2020 internalization of management. This leadership transition comes as Annaly’s high-yield, interest rate-sensitive mortgage REIT model is back in focus, with investors...

In recent days, Applied Materials has seen renewed interest as investors focused on rising semiconductor equipment demand tied to AI, high-bandwidth memory and data-center buildouts, while weighing the revenue impact of tighter U.S. export controls on China. Beyond short-term trading, the key development is that AI-led factory spending and advanced packaging demand are becoming central to how investors assess Applied Materials’ long-term role in the chipmaking supply chain. With optimism...

Bread Financial Holdings announced it will host a conference call on January 29, 2026, to review its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, marking its 30th anniversary as a tech-forward provider of private-label and co-brand credit cards, pay-over-time products, and consumer banking solutions. Investor sentiment has been influenced by a recent analyst upgrade highlighting Bread Financial’s progress in strengthening its credit profile and capital structure, alongside broader optimism...

Western Midstream Partners recently expanded its footprint by acquiring Aris Water Solutions and increasing its presence in the Delaware Basin’s produced water disposal segment, including the Pathfinder Pipeline project. This move deepens the partnership’s role in water infrastructure while supporting its well-covered, high-yield distribution and reinforcing its balance sheet strength for income-focused investors. We’ll now examine how the Aris Water Solutions acquisition and produced water...

Weatherford’s Venezuela-linked surge and what it might mean Weatherford International (WFRD) jumped after the US announced investments to restore crude production in Venezuela, a move that lifted oil services stocks as investors reassessed exposure to energy service providers. See our latest analysis for Weatherford International. That Venezuela linked jump sits on top of a strong recent run, with a 7 day share price return of 12.95%, a 90 day share price return of 37.17%, and a 1 year...

Ingredion recently reported a softer quarter, with a 2.9% year-on-year revenue decline and results that fell short of analysts' revenue and EBITDA expectations amid sector headwinds such as volatile raw material costs and regulatory pressures. At the same time, the company attracted new institutional interest and advanced its health-focused brand profile through a heart health railcar campaign, underscoring how its plant-based ingredient portfolio and community initiatives remain central...

Radware recently reported that it has doubled the attack mitigation capacity of its global cloud security network from 15 Tbps to 30 Tbps, upgrading all 65 service centers with its latest DefensePro X DDoS mitigation platform. By combining expanded physical coverage with AI-driven protection capable of handling very large HTTPS floods while preserving legitimate traffic, Radware is sharpening its role in defending against increasingly complex cyberattacks worldwide. Next, we’ll examine how...

NewAmsterdam Pharma (NasdaqGM:NAMS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting progress in its late stage clinical trials for its CETP inhibitor. The treatment produced significant LDL reductions without the side effects seen in competing treatments. See our latest analysis for NewAmsterdam Pharma. The clinical progress has come after a period of mixed share price returns, with a recent 1 day share price return of 1.61% and a year to date share price return decline of 3.35%. At the same time,...

In early January 2026, Johnson Controls highlighted its growing data center exposure just as Nvidia’s CEO said next-generation chips could sharply reduce data center cooling needs, raising questions about future demand for traditional chiller systems. In response, Johnson Controls committed US$60 million over five years to expand its Singapore Innovation Centre and accelerate work on next-generation cooling and thermal management technologies, underscoring how quickly it is trying to adapt...

AllianceBernstein has appointed Onur Erzan as President, effective January 5, 2026, expanding his remit to include strategy, corporate development, and chairing the AB Operating Committee while he continues to lead private wealth, global distribution, and private alternatives. The move elevates an executive who has already driven AllianceBernstein’s push into active ETFs, insurance asset management, and tailored ultra-high-net-worth offerings, signaling a stronger focus on product innovation...

Union Pacific (UNP) heads into its upcoming fourth quarter earnings report with heightened attention, as investors weigh forecasts for slightly higher profit alongside recent share gains and generally positive sentiment from Wall Street analysts. See our latest analysis for Union Pacific. Recent news around Union Pacific’s upcoming earnings and its contested merger plans with Norfolk Southern comes at a time when momentum looks restrained, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 3.75%...

Beyond Meat recently appointed Tony Kalajian, a certified public accountant with extensive corporate and public accounting experience, as its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective January 12, 2026. This hire brings a long track record in complex financial reporting and controls to a company currently grappling with liquidity pressures and accounting-related scrutiny. With this leadership change in the finance function, we’ll now examine how the new Chief...

In early January 2026, Affiliated Managers Group reported higher assets under management and economic earnings per share, following upbeat commentary from TD Cowen and Jefferies on the company’s business performance. An interesting angle is how AMG’s combination of rising assets under management and buybacks has reinforced analyst confidence despite an earlier earnings miss. With AMG’s recent analyst optimism and improved financial metrics, we’ll explore how this development may shape the...

Arhaus (ARHS) has recently drawn investor attention after its latest trading session, with the share price closing at $11.06. That move comes after mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Arhaus. That 4.05% one-day share price gain sits against a year-to-date share price return of a 2.64% decline, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 16.91% suggests momentum has been building over a longer stretch despite recent ups and downs. If Arhaus...

In early January 2026, Evercore ISI Group upgraded Agilent Technologies to “Outperform,” adding to a series of positive views from major analysts on the company’s prospects. This cluster of analyst upgrades highlights growing confidence in Agilent’s role as a core provider of laboratory infrastructure and recurring, higher-value solutions across life sciences and advanced manufacturing. We’ll now examine how this strengthening analyst sentiment toward Agilent’s long-term laboratory...