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Micron Technology (MU) is about to break ground on a planned US$100b megafab in New York, a project designed to support soaring AI driven demand for high bandwidth memory and related chips. See our latest analysis for Micron Technology. The planned megafab comes on the back of very strong recent trading, with Micron's 30 day share price return of 43.11% and 90 day share price return of 84.48% helping lift the stock to US$345.09. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 264.21% and 5 year total...

Recent share performance and what it might mean for investors BOK Financial (BOKF) has drawn fresh investor attention after a steady run in its share price, with returns of 3.4% over the past month and 8.6% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for BOK Financial. With the share price at $123.11 and a 90 day share price return of 8.6%, BOK Financial’s recent upward move sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.1%, suggesting momentum has been building over time. If BOK...

In recent days, Halliburton has been in focus as analysts reassessed the company following U.S. actions in Venezuela, mixed ratings revisions, and new contracts in power generation and advanced oilfield services. Beyond the geopolitical headlines, Halliburton’s move into modular natural gas power for data centers and enhanced digital oilfield technologies is quietly reshaping how investors think about its longer-term earnings mix. Next, we’ll examine how Halliburton’s Venezuela exposure and...

Pfizer (PFE) is back in the oncology spotlight after reporting favorable Cohort 3 data from its pivotal BREAKWATER trial, where a regimen of BRAFTOVI, cetuximab, and FOLFIRI improved objective response rates without new safety signals in BRAF V600E metastatic colorectal cancer. See our latest analysis for Pfizer. The ASCO GI data arrive after a mixed stretch for investors, with a 90 day share price return of 3.92% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 1.95%. By contrast, the 3 year total...

In the fourth quarter, London-based Oldfield Partners sold 116,819 shares of Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., reducing the position to 0.39% of its reported 13F assets under management and cutting the quarter-end stake value by US$2.67 million. Despite this reduction by a recognized institutional holder, Buenaventura’s strong year-over-year revenue and EBITDA growth and its approved dividend have helped underpin investor confidence in the business. Next, we’ll explore how...

Why AtriCure Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar AtriCure (ATRC) is drawing fresh attention after shares hit a new 52 week high, a development connected to a year long pattern of earnings beats and rising analyst expectations. See our latest analysis for AtriCure. That 52 week high comes after a 90 day share price return of 17.15% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 20.56%, which suggests momentum has recently been building again despite weaker longer term total returns over three and five...

Insmed stock: what recent returns say about investor expectations Insmed (INSM) has drawn fresh attention after a 3.3% move over the past day, adding to a mixed recent pattern that includes a small decline over the past week and a double digit drop over the past month. See our latest analysis for Insmed. Zooming out, the recent 3.35% 1 day share price return comes after a 10.68% 30 day share price decline. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 169.69% and very large 3 year...

In recent days, Microsoft launched its Copilot Checkout feature, enabling shoppers to complete purchases within its AI assistant using platforms including Etsy, while Etsy’s Chief Accounting Officer Merilee Buckley exercised options and sold 5,636 shares, ending her direct equity ownership. This combination of a new AI-powered shopping channel and a senior leader fully exiting their shareholding raises fresh questions about Etsy’s role and positioning in an AI-driven e-commerce...

Dell Technologies recently used CES 2026 to relaunch its XPS laptops with thinner, lighter designs, broaden its Alienware gaming range to new price points, and introduce two high-end UltraSharp monitors targeting power users and professionals. However, management’s admission that its AI PC marketing has confused consumers raises questions about how effectively Dell can convert its product revamp into clear demand. Next, we’ll examine how this candid reset on AI PC messaging could influence...

Why ICON stock is back in focus ICON (NasdaqGS:ICLR) is in the spotlight after a securities class action highlighted its October 23, 2024 disclosure of a significant revenue shortfall and weaker business wins, which was followed by a sharp share price drop. See our latest analysis for ICON. The securities lawsuit and October 2024 revenue shortfall disclosure came on top of already weaker momentum, with the share price at $181.38 and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 16.79%...

In recent months, Oceaneering International has attracted heightened investor attention as demand for its subsea robotics and offshore services has strengthened, supported by an improving industry backdrop and favorable analyst commentary. An interesting angle is how investors are increasingly focusing on Oceaneering’s push into defense and non-energy robotics as a way to balance its exposure to cyclical offshore energy markets. We’ll now examine how this improving subsea and robotics...

In recent days, Parnassus Core Equity Fund reinitiated a position in BILL Holdings, highlighting the company’s role as a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses and emphasizing its focus on improving operating margins. The fund’s endorsement, based on BILL’s partnerships, network effects with accounting firms, and long growth runway from workflow digitization, underscores how institutional confidence can influence broader investor perception. We’ll now examine...

In early January 2026, Apple Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement urging shareholders to vote against a proposal for a formal report on risks and costs tied to its exposure to the People’s Republic of China, while also appointing long-time insider Ben Borders as its new Principal Accounting Officer. This combination of resistance to a China-focused risk audit and leadership reshuffling in finance comes as investors increasingly question Apple’s AI direction, competitive position, and...

Amphenol Corporation recently expanded its board of directors to nine members by appointing Sanjiv Lamba, the current CEO of Linde plc, as an independent director, bringing nearly three decades of global industrial gases and engineering leadership experience to the company. Lamba’s long tenure running complex multinational operations across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA introduces deep international and manufacturing expertise that could influence how Amphenol oversees its global expansion...

On December 24, 2025, Blue Bird Corporation announced that former President and CEO Phil Horlock resigned from its Board of Directors, ending his service as a Class III director effective immediately after more than 12 years of leadership at the company. Horlock’s departure closes a long chapter of leadership continuity at Blue Bird, raising questions about how the company will preserve his influence on operational excellence, long-term planning, and executive mentorship under the current...

American Electric Power Company (AEP) has agreed to purchase up to 1,000 MW of solid oxide fuel cells from Bloom Energy for about US$2.65 billion, paired with a 20-year offtake deal for a Wyoming facility. See our latest analysis for American Electric Power Company. At a share price of US$116.91, American Electric Power Company has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 1 month share price return of 2.44% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 27.97%. This suggests recent clean energy and...

Vital Farms recently updated its fiscal 2025 and 2026 revenue guidance, reported strong quarterly results with revenue and earnings ahead of expectations, and prepared for inclusion in the S&P 1000 and S&P 600 Consumer Staples indices, while company leaders scheduled a presentation at the ICR Conference 2026 in Orlando. Against this backdrop of robust operational performance and higher visibility with institutional investors, insider share sales under a prearranged plan and mixed analyst...

Cognizant Technology Solutions, which announced its fiscal Q4 2025 results on February 4, 2026, had previously raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to US$5.22–US$5.26 and increased the lower end of its annual revenue forecast to US$21.05 billion, following several quarters of outperforming Wall Street earnings expectations. Investor enthusiasm has been supported by Cognizant’s AI-focused growth plans and expectations that enterprises will increase spending on digital infrastructure and...

Mohawk Industries (MHK) is back in focus after Wolfe Research cut its rating to Peer Perform, citing a narrowed discount versus flooring peers and a delay of repair and remodel recovery expectations to 2027. See our latest analysis for Mohawk Industries. The Wolfe downgrade and delayed remodel recovery timeline come as Mohawk’s share price has recently picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 6.71% and a year to date share price return of 8.41%. At the same time, the 1 year total...

XPeng (XPEV) has drawn fresh attention after reporting December 2025 deliveries of 37,508 vehicles, up 2% year over year, and full year deliveries of 429,445 units, a 126% year over year increase. See our latest analysis for XPeng. XPeng's December delivery update and its push into "physical AI" with robotaxis and humanoid robots arrive after a mixed year for the shares, with a 5.42% 1 month share price return but a 7.87% 3 month share price decline. At the same time, the 63.83% 1 year total...

Albemarle (ALB) has jumped into focus after a cluster of favorable analyst actions, including a rating upgrade from Baird tied to expectations for firmer lithium pricing and rising energy storage and mobile AI demand. See our latest analysis for Albemarle. The recent cluster of upgrades and more positive commentary around lithium pricing has arrived alongside a sharp 67.59% 3 month share price return and a 79.91% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been rebuilding after...

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is back in the spotlight after a cluster of AI focused announcements at CES 2026, including new MI440X and MI455X data center chips and fresh partnerships across automotive and edge computing. See our latest analysis for Advanced Micro Devices. Despite the CES headlines, AMD’s share price has been under pressure recently, with a 7 day share price return of 8.10% and a 90 day share price return of 6.84%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return sits at...

In recent days, Needham added VF Corp to its Conviction List, highlighting past holiday strength at The North Face and Timberland and initial recovery signs at Vans, alongside management’s intent to pare back debt. This combination of brand momentum and balance sheet repair efforts is drawing renewed attention to how VF Corp might reshape its longer-term profile despite earlier operational and financial pressures. We’ll now explore how this fresh analyst optimism around brand performance...

Why CareTrust REIT’s latest acquisition matters for shareholders CareTrust REIT (CTRE) has agreed to acquire six Mid Atlantic skilled nursing facilities for about US$142 million, adding 532 licensed beds under a new long term triple net lease with inflation linked rent escalators. See our latest analysis for CareTrust REIT. The acquisition follows a period of steady share price strength, with a 90 day share price return of 12.41% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.35%. This suggests...