NasdaqGS:WTFC
NasdaqGS:WTFCBanks

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Margins Hold Near 30% Challenging Slower Growth Narratives

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$686.1 million, basic EPS of US$3.23 and net income excluding extra items of US$216.0 million, setting the tone for how the full year is being assessed. The company has seen revenue move from US$621.1 million and basic EPS of US$2.68 in Q4 2024 to US$686.1 million and US$3.23 in Q4 2025, which feeds into trailing twelve month revenue of US$2.6 billion and EPS of US$11.78. With a trailing net profit margin of 30%...
NYSE:FNB
NYSE:FNBBanks

FNB (FNB) Earnings Growth And 3.28% Net Interest Margin Reinforce Bullish Narratives

F.N.B (FNB) has released its FY 2025 results with fourth quarter revenue of US$438.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.47, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$1.68 billion and EPS of US$1.57. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$347.3 million in Q4 2024 to US$438.9 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has gone from about US$0.30 to US$0.47. This sets up a story where higher trailing net income and a 33.7% net margin frame the key factors investors will be weighing in this...
NYSE:HLI
NYSE:HLICapital Markets

Should Houlihan Lokey’s France-Focused Expansion Shape a Reassessment of Its European Strategy (HLI)?

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. recently expanded its European Industrials franchise by hiring Géraud Estrangin as a Paris-based Managing Director focused on aerospace and defence and supporting France-related transactions. This appointment, alongside controlling Audere Partners and acquiring Mellum Capital’s real estate capital advisory business, materially deepens Houlihan Lokey’s French and wider European corporate finance footprint. We’ll now examine how expanding France-focused corporate finance...
NYSE:BBAI
NYSE:BBAIIT

BigBear.ai Reshapes AI Platform With Acquisitions And Middle East Push

BigBear.ai Holdings (NYSE:BBAI) announced back to back acquisitions of CargoSeer and Ask Sage, expanding its AI offerings in cargo scanning and generative AI for national security, customs, and defense. The company is extending its presence into the Middle East, aiming to build new customer relationships in security focused and government related markets. Recent partnerships, including work with the Kraft Group and other organizations, indicate broader commercial use cases beyond...
NYSE:SPGI
NYSE:SPGICapital Markets

Assessing S&P Global (SPGI) Valuation After Strong Multi‑Year Shareholder Returns

Why S&P Global (SPGI) is on investors’ radar today S&P Global (SPGI) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at US$531.16 and showing mixed short term returns alongside stronger performance over the past 3 months and year. See our latest analysis for S&P Global. The recent 2.34% 1 day share price return sits alongside a softer 7 day move, while the 90 day share price return of 10.04% and 3 year total shareholder return of 48.61% point to momentum that...
NYSE:LLY
NYSE:LLYPharmaceuticals

Did Sofetabart Mipitecan’s Breakthrough Status Just Shift Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Investment Narrative?

Earlier this month, Eli Lilly and Company received U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for sofetabart mipitecan, a folate receptor alpha-targeting antibody-drug conjugate for adults with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have previously been treated with bevacizumab and mirvetuximab soravtansine. The designation, grounded in early trial data showing responses across all folate receptor alpha expression levels and a tolerability...
NYSE:UBER
NYSE:UBERTransportation

Uber Drops 2030 Net Zero Goal Putting ESG Tradeoffs In Focus

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) has withdrawn its 2030 net zero pledge linked to a fully electric fleet in major Western cities. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi indicated that moving all drivers to electric vehicles by 2030 is no longer viewed as achievable. The reversal raises questions about Uber's environmental commitments and its role in urban climate goals. Uber shares most recently closed at $84.26, with the stock up 24.2% over the past year and showing a very large return over the past three...
NasdaqGS:CME
NasdaqGS:CMECapital Markets

CME Group Extends Crypto Futures As Natural Gas Volumes Hit Records

CME Group (NasdaqGS:CME) has launched regulated futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar in its cryptocurrency derivatives lineup. The company reports record activity in its crypto futures business, alongside record-breaking volumes in its natural gas futures complex. Trading in natural gas futures has been especially active during periods of extreme weather, underscoring demand for risk management tools. CME Group (NasdaqGS:CME) sits at the center of global derivatives trading,...
NYSE:URI
NYSE:URITrade Distributors

A Look At United Rentals (URI) Valuation As US Infrastructure Projects Drive Equipment Demand

Infrastructure boom puts United Rentals in focus United Rentals (URI) is back on investor radars as major construction and infrastructure projects across the United States fuel demand for its equipment, branch network, and service offering. See our latest analysis for United Rentals. The recent infrastructure buzz comes on top of solid momentum, with the latest share price at US$940.09 and a 30-day share price return of 15.10%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 21.21% sits against a very...
NasdaqGS:EXE
NasdaqGS:EXEOil and Gas

Assessing Expand Energy (EXE) Valuation After Fresh 2027 Gas Oversupply And Pricing Concerns

Recent analyst commentary on natural gas oversupply risk in 2027 and weak pricing has pulled Expand Energy (EXE) into focus, as firms trim expectations while still paying close attention to its fundamentals and positioning. See our latest analysis for Expand Energy. After a choppy start to the year, including pressure from weaker gas prices and fresh concerns about a 2027 oversupply, Expand Energy’s recent 4.8% 90 day share price return and 33.3% three year total shareholder return suggest...
NasdaqGM:SEPN
NasdaqGM:SEPNPharmaceuticals

Is Septerna (SEPN) Quietly Building an IP Moat with Its New Chief Legal Officer Hire?

Septerna, Inc. recently appointed Mark A. Wilson as Chief Legal Officer, bringing more than 25 years of pharmaceutical and biotech legal experience, including senior roles at Nektar Therapeutics overseeing intellectual property, corporate legal affairs, and global patent strategy. His combination of legal, intellectual property, and collaboration experience across development, commercialization, and governance is particularly relevant for a company aiming to protect and scale its innovation...
NasdaqGS:CTAS
NasdaqGS:CTASCommercial Services

Cintas UniFirst Merger Proposal Raises New Questions For CTAS Investors

Cintas (NasdaqGS:CTAS) has announced a proposed merger with UniFirst in the uniform and facility services space. The deal is intended to expand Cintas’s customer base and deepen its presence across key service categories. The proposed combination would bring together two large providers in an industry where scale and route density can be important. Cintas, trading under ticker NasdaqGS:CTAS, is a major player in uniforms and facility services, with a recent share price of $195.41. Over the...
NYSE:CRI
NYSE:CRILuxury

Has Carter’s (CRI) Share Price Recovery Outrun Its Fundamentals After Recent Declines

If you are wondering whether Carter's current share price reflects its true worth, this breakdown is designed to help you size up the stock with clear, valuation focused context. Carter's last closed at US$38.17, with returns of 3.8% over 7 days, 19.1% over 30 days and 15.0% year to date, while the 1 year and 3 year returns are 27.1% and 46.3% declines, and the 5 year return is a 50.8% decline. Recent coverage around Carter's has focused on the company within the broader consumer durables...
NasdaqCM:ONDS
NasdaqCM:ONDSCommunications

Assessing Ondas (ONDS) Valuation After Raised 2026 Guidance And Strong Q4 2025 Update

Ondas (ONDS) is back in focus after its investor day, where management raised 2026 revenue guidance to a range of US$170 million to US$180 million and reported preliminary Q4 2025 sales that exceeded its earlier targets. See our latest analysis for Ondas. Those investor day upgrades landed after an intense run, with Ondas posting a 30 day share price return of 35.38% and a 90 day share price return of 77.76%, while its 1 year total shareholder return is very large. The recent 7 day pullback...
NasdaqGS:CHCO
NasdaqGS:CHCOBanks

City Holding (CHCO) Margin Strength Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Modest Growth Expectations

City Holding (CHCO) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$79.1 million and basic EPS of US$2.18, while trailing twelve month revenue reached US$315.6 million and EPS came in at US$9.02, pointing to earnings growth of 12.5% over the past year alongside a net profit margin of 41.3%. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$291.8 million and EPS of US$7.91 on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to US$315.6 million and US$9.02 respectively, with quarterly revenue running between...
NYSE:CFG
NYSE:CFGBanks

Citizens Financial Group (CFG) Margin Strength Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite P/E Premium

Citizens Financial Group (CFG) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2.0b and basic EPS of US$0.92, while the trailing twelve months came in at US$7.6b of revenue and EPS of US$3.90. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$7.1b on a trailing basis in late 2024 to US$7.6b now, with trailing EPS shifting from US$3.04 to US$3.90. This gives you a clearer picture of how the income line has tracked against the top line. Taken together with the latest net income figures, the...
NYSE:TEL
NYSE:TELElectronic

TE Connectivity (TEL) Margin Slippage Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives In Q1 2026

TE Connectivity (TEL) opened its 2026 financial year with Q1 revenue of US$4.7b and basic EPS of US$2.55, while trailing twelve month EPS stood at US$7.0 on revenue of US$18.1b. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$3.8b and EPS of US$1.77 in Q1 2025 to US$4.7b and EPS of US$2.55 in Q1 2026, setting up this release against a backdrop of earnings growth and slightly softer margins for investors to assess. See our full analysis for TE Connectivity. With the latest numbers on the...
NasdaqGS:META
NasdaqGS:METAInteractive Media and Services

Is Meta Platforms (META) Still Attractively Priced After Multi Year Share Price Surge?

If you are wondering whether Meta Platforms is still reasonably priced after its big run over the past few years, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about future expectations and risk. The stock recently closed at US$612.96, with a 0.4% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.3% decline over the last 30 days, a 5.8% decline year to date, but a 336.2% return over 3 years and a 126.8% return over 5 years that keeps long term holders paying close...
NYSE:COP
NYSE:COPOil and Gas

ConocoPhillips Downgrade Weighs Breakeven Costs Against Valuation And Venezuela Risks

BofA Securities downgraded ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), citing elevated breakeven costs versus peers. The bank pointed to risks around large, long cycle projects that are expected to take years before starting production. ConocoPhillips is also dealing with ongoing legal and political issues tied to a major dispute with Venezuela. ConocoPhillips is a large independent oil and gas producer, so its investment plans and cost base matter for investors who track energy exposure. Long cycle...
NasdaqGS:PRGS
NasdaqGS:PRGSSoftware

Progress Software (PRGS) Margin Decline And One Off Loss Test Bullish Valuation Narrative

Progress Software FY 2025 earnings snapshot Progress Software (PRGS) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$252.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.60, capping off trailing twelve month revenue of US$977.8 million and EPS of US$1.70 against a backdrop of a one off loss of US$21.2 million that affected the period’s results. The company reported quarterly revenue rising from US$238.0 million in Q1 2025 to US$252.7 million in Q4 2025. Over the same period, basic EPS ranged from...
NasdaqGS:ADBE
NasdaqGS:ADBESoftware

How Investors Are Reacting To Adobe (ADBE) Deepening Firefly’s Role Inside Partner Content Platforms

In January 2026, Inspired Thinking Group announced it would integrate Adobe Firefly’s generative AI into its Storyteq content marketing platform, pairing Adobe’s models with ITG’s Halo Intelligence to streamline creative workflows and compliance. This collaboration highlights how Adobe’s Firefly Services can embed its AI capabilities inside partner ecosystems, potentially deepening its role in enterprise-grade content creation tools. Against this backdrop, we’ll explore how deeper Firefly...
NYSE:IR
NYSE:IRMachinery

Did Soft Organic Growth And Weak Returns Just Shift Ingersoll Rand's (IR) Investment Narrative?

Recent analysis of Ingersoll Rand highlights that its core business has underperformed over the past two years, with soft organic revenue trends and estimated sales growth of 5.7% over the next 12 months raising concerns about demand. An underwhelming 5.6% return on capital has intensified questions about management’s ability to find profitable growth opportunities without relying heavily on acquisitions. With concerns centering on muted organic growth and weaker returns on capital, we’ll...
NasdaqGS:AMZN
NasdaqGS:AMZNMultiline Retail

Assessing Amazon.com (AMZN) Valuation After Recent Mixed Share Price Performance

Amazon.com stock in focus after recent performance data Amazon.com (AMZN) is back on investors’ radar after a mixed stretch, with a slight gain over the past month, a modest rise in the past 3 months, and a small 1 year total return decline. See our latest analysis for Amazon.com. At a share price of US$231.30, Amazon.com’s recent 7 day share price pullback sits alongside a positive 90 day share price return of 4.62% and a three year total shareholder return of around 2.4x. This suggests...
NasdaqCM:RKLB
NasdaqCM:RKLBAerospace & Defense

How Investors May Respond To Rocket Lab (RKLB) Record Electron Launch Cadence And Defense-Space Role

In recent weeks, Rocket Lab successfully completed its 21st Electron launch of the year, deploying the QPS-SAR-15 satellite for Japan’s iQPS and setting a new annual launch record with full mission success. This milestone not only deepens Rocket Lab’s role in building out commercial synthetic aperture radar constellations, but also reinforces its position as a key small-lift launch partner for recurring government and commercial missions. Next, we’ll examine how this record Electron launch...