NYSE:MA
NYSE:MADiversified Financial

Mastercard (MA): Valuation Check After $14 Billion Buyback, Dividend Hike and New Payments Partnerships

Mastercard (MA) just doubled down on its confidence, rolling out a new $14 billion buyback and a 14% dividend hike, right as it inks fresh growth partnerships with TerraPay and WooCommerce. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. Those buybacks and partnerships are landing against a solid backdrop, with the share price at $571.93 after a strong recent rebound and a roughly high single digit year to date share price return. At the same time, the multi year total shareholder return still...
NasdaqGS:MKTX
NasdaqGS:MKTXCapital Markets

Assessing MarketAxess (MKTX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

Recent Performance Puts MarketAxess in Focus MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) has quietly climbed over the past week, even as its longer term returns remain weak. That mix of short term strength and multi year drawdown is drawing value oriented investors back for another look. See our latest analysis for MarketAxess Holdings. The recent 7 day share price return of 7.0 percent to around $178.99 stands in sharp contrast to a year to date share price decline of just over 20 percent, signaling a...
NYSE:BAC
NYSE:BACBanks

Is Bank of America (BAC) Using Community Soccer Partnerships to Quietly Reinforce Its Brand Moat?

Earlier this month, the Portland Timbers named Bank of America as their new front-of-jersey partner in a multi-year deal focused on inclusive youth soccer initiatives, while Tillamook moved to the sleeve patch and maintained its community involvement. The partnership brings Bank of America’s Soccer with Us program to Oregon and Southwest Washington, combining brand visibility with grassroots investment through free camps, equipment donations, and plans to build or resurface 10 community...
NYSE:C
NYSE:CBanks

Citigroup (C): Reassessing Valuation After a 60% Year-to-Date Share Price Surge

Citigroup (C) has quietly delivered a strong run for shareholders, with the stock up about 60% year to date and roughly 62% over the past year, outpacing many big bank peers. See our latest analysis for Citigroup. That surge in confidence is showing up in the numbers, with a roughly 11% 1 month share price return building on a near 60% year to date share price gain and a powerful multi year total shareholder return trend. If Citigroup’s momentum has you thinking more broadly about the market,...
NasdaqGS:ROKU
NasdaqGS:ROKUEntertainment

Roku (ROKU): Revisiting Valuation After Bullish Analyst Upgrades and 2026 Monetization Optimism

Roku (ROKU) has suddenly moved higher after a wave of upbeat coverage from Jefferies and JPMorgan, with both firms flagging 2026 as a key proving ground for Roku's evolving monetization story. See our latest analysis for Roku. That optimism has quickly fed into the tape, with the 1 day and 7 day share price returns of 1.10% and 7.37% adding to a 44.27% year to date share price gain. A 3 year total shareholder return above 130% suggests momentum is rebuilding around Roku's streaming and...
NasdaqGS:TFSL
NasdaqGS:TFSLBanks

TFS Financial (TFSL): Assessing Valuation After Record Earnings and a Surprise Dividend Waiver

Record earnings and dividend shift put TFS Financial (TFSL) in focus TFS Financial (TFSL) just wrapped up a record fiscal year, with stronger net interest margins and brisk mortgage and home equity growth. At the same time, its mutual holding company chose to waive dividends, reshaping how investors think about total return here. See our latest analysis for TFS Financial. The record fiscal year and dividend waiver come against a backdrop of steady gains, with the share price up around 11...
NYSE:TPL
NYSE:TPLOil and Gas

Does Texas Pacific Land’s (TPL) Stock Split Strategy Reveal a Shift in Its Long-Term Playbook?

Texas Pacific Land Corporation has already amended its certificate of incorporation to enable a three-for-one stock split, increasing authorized common shares from 46,536,936 to 139,610,808 effective December 22, 2025. This stock split, combined with fresh analyst coverage and ongoing interest from a major shareholder, could reshape how investors think about TPL’s liquidity and long-term positioning. We’ll now explore how the three-for-one stock split and higher authorized share count...
NasdaqGS:TLRY
NasdaqGS:TLRYPharmaceuticals

Tilray (TLRY) Is Up 65.3% After New Cannabis Vapes And THC Drinks Launch - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Tilray Brands recently announced that its Redecan unit launched Amped Live Resin Liquid Diamond 1g 510 cartridges in Canada, while also promoting a broad 2025 holiday drink gift guide across its craft beer, spirits, RTD cocktails, and hemp-derived THC beverage portfolio. These product moves arrive as reports of a potential U.S. federal rescheduling of marijuana toward Schedule III reshape expectations for Tilray’s cannabis and beverage-led growth opportunities. We’ll now examine how the...
NasdaqGM:ANIP
NasdaqGM:ANIPPharmaceuticals

Is ANI Pharmaceuticals Still Attractively Priced After Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Run?

Wondering if ANI Pharmaceuticals is still good value after its big run, or if you might be late to the party? You are in the right place to break down what the current price really implies. The stock has cooled slightly in the short term, with the share price down 1.7% over the last week and 4.3% over the past month. It is still up 45.0% year to date and 42.1% over the last year, and a huge 111.2% and 157.9% over the past 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent attention around ANI...
NYSE:COP
NYSE:COPOil and Gas

Should ConocoPhillips’ Raised Output and Lower Costs in Q3 2025 Require Action From COP Investors?

In its recently reported Q3 2025 results, ConocoPhillips beat analyst expectations, raised full-year production guidance, and lowered operating cost guidance, signaling stronger-than-anticipated operational performance. Alongside this, the company stood out in U.S. shale by improving Delaware Basin well productivity in 2025, even as peers generally faced softer results and productivity concerns. With ConocoPhillips increasing full-year production guidance despite sector-wide supply risks,...
NYSE:AER
NYSE:AERTrade Distributors

How AerCap’s US$1 Billion Buyback and Cargo Push Could Impact AerCap Holdings (AER) Investors

AerCap Holdings N.V. recently authorized a share repurchase program of up to US$1,000 million through June 30, 2026, alongside new leasing deals and the first delivery of a Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter to Fly Meta Leasing. Together, the sizeable buyback and expanding freighter and narrowbody leasing activity highlight AerCap’s ongoing focus on capital returns and strengthening its position in the cargo segment. We’ll now explore how AerCap’s US$1,000 million share repurchase authorization...
NasdaqGS:ADSK
NasdaqGS:ADSKSoftware

Autodesk (ADSK) Valuation Check as Shares Cool Despite Ongoing Double-Digit Growth

Autodesk stock steadies as long term performance diverges Autodesk (ADSK) shares have cooled off recently, with the stock down over the past 3 months even as the company continues to grow revenue and earnings at a healthy double digit clip. See our latest analysis for Autodesk. Over the past year, Autodesk’s share price return has been roughly flat while its three year total shareholder return of about 55% still speaks to solid long term momentum. This suggests recent weakness reflects cooler...
NasdaqGM:PTGX
NasdaqGM:PTGXBiotechs

Valuing Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) After New 52-Week Phase 3 VERIFY Data on Rusfertide

Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) shares are back on traders radar after the company and partner Takeda highlighted 52 week Phase 3 VERIFY data for rusfertide in polycythemia vera ahead of an ASH oral presentation. See our latest analysis for Protagonist Therapeutics. The VERIFY update lands on top of a powerful run, with the share price now at $95.35 after a 63.33% 3 month share price return and a huge 3 year total shareholder return of 882.99%. This suggests momentum and expectations are...
NYSE:TYL
NYSE:TYLSoftware

Is Tyler Technologies Still Worth Its Premium After a 21% Slide in 2025?

If you are wondering whether Tyler Technologies is still worth its premium price tag or if the recent pullback is opening up a genuine opportunity, this breakdown will help you figure out whether the current share price makes sense. The stock is down about 2.9% over the last week, 2.6% over the last month, and roughly 20.7% year to date. This extends a 25.5% slide over the past year, although it remains up 42.3% over three years. Much of this cooling off has come after a strong multi year...
NasdaqGM:ACMR
NasdaqGM:ACMRSemiconductor

Is ACM Research Still Attractive After Its 149.4% Surge in 2025?

If you are wondering whether ACM Research is still a smart buy after its huge run, or if you might be late to the party, this breakdown will help you decide with a clear, valuation-first lens. The stock has surged recently, climbing 10.6% over the last week, 23.2% over the past month, and a striking 149.4% year to date. Moves like this often signal that market expectations and perceived risk are shifting fast. Those moves have come as investors stay focused on ACM Research's role in...
NYSE:HIG
NYSE:HIGInsurance

Does Hartford Still Offer Upside After Its 215% Five Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether Hartford Insurance Group is still a smart buy after its big run, or if most of the upside is already priced in, you are not alone. That is exactly what we are going to unpack here. The stock has climbed 4.5% over the last week, 24.1% year to date, and 214.9% over five years. This naturally raises the question of whether the current price around $135.3 still offers attractive value. Recent headlines have focused on Hartford strengthening its position in commercial...
NasdaqGS:PFG
NasdaqGS:PFGInsurance

Is It Too Late To Consider Principal Financial Group After Its Strong Multi Year Rally?

Wondering if Principal Financial Group is still good value after its long run up, or if most of the upside is already priced in? Here is a breakdown of what the market might be getting right or missing about this insurer and asset manager. The stock has quietly pushed higher, gaining 2.8% over the last week, 6.5% over the past month, and 16.2% year to date, while delivering 18.4% over 1 year and 124.7% over 5 years. Those gains have come as investors have generally rewarded financials with...
NYSE:WTTR
NYSE:WTTREnergy Services

Assessing Select Water Solutions (WTTR) Valuation After CEO John Schmitz’s Notable Insider Share Sale

Investors in Select Water Solutions (WTTR) are parsing a fresh insider move, as President and CEO John Schmitz just unloaded roughly 281,000 shares for about 3.1 million dollars, raising questions around management sentiment and timing. See our latest analysis for Select Water Solutions. That insider selling comes as the latest share price of $10.85 sits below earlier highs, with a 1 month share price return of 8.72 percent but a year to date share price return of negative 21.15 percent. At...
NYSE:CCL
NYSE:CCLHospitality

Carnival (CCL): Evaluating Whether Recent Share Price Momentum Still Leaves the Stock Undervalued

Carnival Corporation & (CCL) has quietly outperformed the broader cruise space over the past week, even as the stock still sits below its recent peak. That mix of momentum and lingering skepticism is where today’s opportunity starts. See our latest analysis for Carnival Corporation &. Zooming out, Carnival Corporation &’s 7 day share price return of 6.76 percent and year to date share price return of 10.44 percent come on top of a powerful 3 year total shareholder return of 226.86 percent...
NYSE:CLF
NYSE:CLFMetals and Mining

How S&P’s Downgrade and Contract Exit At Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Has Changed Its Investment Story

S&P Global Ratings previously downgraded Cleveland-Cliffs to B+ from BB-, citing elevated leverage and a more stressed credit profile, while the company ended a low-margin slab supply contract with ArcelorMittal that is expected to add about US$500 million of annual EBITDA through higher-priced U.S. slab sales. Together, the rating downgrade and contract exit highlight a trade-off between higher anticipated profitability and increased balance sheet risk that could influence how investors...
NYSE:AGX
NYSE:AGXConstruction

Does Argan’s (AGX) Higher Quarterly Dividend Signal Enduring Confidence in Its Long-Term Strategy?

Argan, Inc. recently declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.50 per share, payable on January 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of January 22, 2026. This dividend decision, alongside management’s emphasis on solid project execution, a healthy opportunity pipeline and disciplined M&A, highlights the company’s confidence in its long-term business outlook. Now we’ll examine how Argan’s new US$0.50 quarterly dividend and management’s upbeat comments influence the company’s...
NasdaqGS:COKE
NasdaqGS:COKEBeverage

Should Coca-Cola Consolidated’s US$1.35 Billion Term Loan Refinancing Require Action From COKE Investors?

On December 8, 2025, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. entered into two senior unsecured term loan facilities totaling US$1.35 billion, maturing in 2028 and 2030, to refinance a US$1.20 billion bridge loan and support general corporate purposes. The new financing, with interest rates tied to Term SOFR or a base rate and governed by cash flow and leverage covenants, materially reshapes the company’s balance sheet flexibility and potential capital allocation options. We’ll now examine how this...
NYSE:OHI
NYSE:OHIHealth Care REITs

Does Fitch’s Stable BBB- Rating Reshape the Risk Narrative Around Omega Healthcare Investors’ (OHI) Leverage?

Earlier this week, Fitch Ratings affirmed Omega Healthcare Investors’ Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘BBB-’ with a Stable Outlook, highlighting its improving operations, low leverage, and ongoing access to capital despite lingering uncertainty in the skilled nursing sector. The affirmation underscores how demographic support and portfolio improvements are helping Omega maintain credit stability even as sector-level risks persist. We’ll now examine how Fitch’s reaffirmed ‘BBB-’ rating and...
NasdaqGS:RGLD
NasdaqGS:RGLDMetals and Mining

Royal Gold (RGLD): Valuation Check After Record Q3 2025 Results, New Assets and a Higher Dividend

Royal Gold (RGLD) just delivered record third quarter 2025 revenue and cash flow, fueled by the Mount Milligan mine life extension, Fourmile exploration progress, and newly closed Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper acquisitions. See our latest analysis for Royal Gold. The market seems to be buying into that growth story, with Royal Gold’s share price up 17.72% over the past month and a strong year to date share price return of 62.59 percent. Longer term total shareholder returns above 100...