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IonQ has entered a definitive agreement to acquire SkyWater Technology (NasdaqCM:SKYT), aiming to build a vertically integrated full stack quantum and semiconductor platform in the United States. The combined company is expected to focus on quantum chip development and manufacturing capabilities for government and commercial customers. Multiple law firms have launched investigations into whether the transaction terms and process are fair to SkyWater shareholders. For you as an investor,...

If you are wondering whether Jabil's share price still offers value, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the stock, this article walks through what the numbers indicate about where the price stands today. The stock last closed at US$243.92, with returns of 5.3% over 30 days, 1.5% year to date, 50.2% over 1 year, a gain of about 3x over 3 years, and an even larger gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Jabil's positioning in electronics manufacturing and supply...

Bloom Energy (BE) is back in focus after an American Electric Power subsidiary exercised a long term offtake option worth roughly US$2.65 billion for its solid oxide fuel cells, tied to rising AI data center power needs. See our latest analysis for Bloom Energy. That contract has arrived after a powerful run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 79.36% and a year to date share price return of 58.59%. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 5 year total...

Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$20.8 million and EPS of US$0.90, set against trailing 12‑month revenue of US$79.9 million and EPS of US$3.44 that came with 30.4% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from US$71.9 million and EPS of US$2.61 on a trailing basis a year ago to the latest US$79.9 million and US$3.44, while quarterly revenue has ranged between US$16.7 million and US$20.8 million through 2025. With...

In late January 2026, Union Pacific reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$6,085 million, essentially flat year on year, while net income rose to US$1,848 million and full-year 2025 results reached record levels despite softer freight demand and weather disruptions. The company’s progress in safety, service quality and operating efficiency, alongside ongoing merger efforts with Norfolk Southern, is emerging as a central driver of its longer-term rail freight ambitions. We’ll now examine...

Farmers National Banc (FMNB) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $12.85 and showing mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Farmers National Banc. At a share price of $12.85, Farmers National Banc has seen short term weakness, with a 7 day share price return of a 7.62% decline, while longer term total shareholder returns over three and five years sit at 2.99% and 14.51% respectively. This may...

If you are wondering whether Ionis Pharmaceuticals at US$83.88 is starting to look expensive or still offers value, you are not alone. The stock has returned 2.6% over the last 7 days, 6.2% over 30 days, 5.3% year to date and 151.7% over the past year, with 103.6% over 3 years and 41.2% over 5 years, which will naturally shape how investors think about its risk and return profile. Recent coverage around Ionis has focused on its position in the pharmaceuticals and biotech space, where...

Lyft has appointed transportation safety veteran Deborah Hersman to its Board of Directors and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective January 25, 2026, drawing on her experience at the National Transportation Safety Board, National Safety Council, and Waymo. Her combination of safety, regulatory, and autonomous vehicle expertise gives Lyft a governance voice deeply rooted in both public policy and emerging mobility technology. We’ll now examine how Hersman’s safety and...

LendingClub (LC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$354.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.36, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of US$1.18 on revenue of about US$1.33 billion. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.16 billion to roughly US$1.33 billion on a trailing basis, while EPS shifted from US$0.46 to US$1.18, alongside earnings growth of 164.3%. Together with higher reported profit margins compared with the prior year, these results...

Recent analyst commentary on Quanta Services (PWR) has turned more upbeat, with Wolfe Research and Seaport Research highlighting the company’s exposure to power, gas, transmission, data center projects, and clean energy demand. See our latest analysis for Quanta Services. The recent upbeat research coverage has landed on a stock that already has strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 12.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 56.48%, while the 5 year total shareholder...

Semiconductor capital spending is surging as chipmakers commit more funds to wafer fab equipment for AI and advanced process nodes. Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) is positioned as a key supplier of tools used in Gate-All-Around transistors and Backside Power Delivery technologies. Industry commentary points to a structural shift in global chip manufacturing investment that goes beyond routine quarterly spending cycles. Applied Materials, listed on NasdaqGS:AMAT, supplies equipment and...

If you are wondering whether Summit Therapeutics' share price still reflects its true worth after a volatile few years, you are not alone. The stock trades at US$15.40, with returns of an 11.3% decline over the past week, 11.9% decline over the past month, 12.1% decline year to date and 31.1% decline over the last year, set against a very large gain of around 3x over three years and 99.5% gain over five years. Recent news around Summit Therapeutics has focused on its position within the...

Quarterly results move Easterly Government Properties (DEA) into focus On October 27, Easterly Government Properties (DEA) reported quarterly results that management described as supporting consistent, compounding growth. This message coincided with an 11% stock gain over the past month. See our latest analysis for Easterly Government Properties. That upbeat earnings message has arrived after a mixed run, with an 8.3% 30 day share price return and 6.9% 90 day share price return, but a 1 year...

Nike recently announced it will cut about 775 jobs at its U.S. distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi as it consolidates facilities and increases automation to simplify its supply chain. Beyond cost-cutting, the move highlights how Nike is reshaping its operational backbone, leaning more heavily on technology to support its long-term turnaround efforts. We’ll now examine how this push toward greater automation and supply-chain simplification shapes Nike’s broader investment...

HCA Healthcare (HCA) drew fresh attention after releasing fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher sales and net income alongside a 2026 profit outlook above analyst expectations, a new US$10b share buyback program, and an increased dividend. See our latest analysis for HCA Healthcare. The shares have been volatile around the earnings release, with a 1 day share price return of -1.77% taking the price to US$482.53, but a 7 day share price return of 3.47% and 90 day share...

Honest Company (HNST) is back in focus after reporting mixed earnings, with profits ahead of expectations but sales lagging, and announcing plans to exit the Canadian market and its baby apparel business. See our latest analysis for Honest Company. The latest announcements appear to be weighing on sentiment, with Honest Company’s 90 day share price return of a 28.45% decline and 1 year total shareholder return of a 63.58% loss pointing to fading momentum even as management refocuses the...

V2X, Inc. recently announced a partnership with Amazon to deploy smart warehousing and automation technologies, including advanced computer-vision AI, across V2X-managed warehouses serving U.S. Government customers. This collaboration highlights how combining Amazon’s robotics and AI capabilities with V2X’s mission support footprint could reshape logistics, readiness, and decision-making for complex government operations. We’ll now examine how this Amazon-enabled push into AI-driven smart...

FormFactor (NasdaqGS:FORM) is facing long term profitability questions as revenue growth has lagged semiconductor peers over the past five years. Earnings per share have weakened over the same period, raising concerns about the company’s ability to translate sales into sustainable profit. Free cash flow margins have deteriorated as FormFactor has committed to heavier investment outlays, increasing financial strain. FormFactor, a provider of semiconductor testing and measurement solutions,...

Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 total revenue of US$35.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.42, while trailing 12 month revenue came in at US$127.7 million and EPS at US$1.59. The company has seen revenue move from US$112.4 million to US$127.7 million on a trailing 12 month basis, with EPS over the same window going from US$1.36 to US$1.59. With a trailing net profit margin of 22.1% and analysts pointing to further earnings and revenue growth, the latest results give...

First Foundation (FFWM) just posted its FY 2025 fourth quarter numbers with total revenue of US$54.9 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.10, as the bank continues to work through a period of unprofitable results. Over the past year, the company has seen trailing twelve month revenue of US$170.5 million against a basic EPS loss of US$1.88, which sets a clear backdrop of earnings pressure even as top line activity remains meaningful. With margins still under strain, the latest release puts the...

If you are wondering whether Motorola Solutions at around US$403 per share looks expensive or reasonable, it helps to step back and look at what the current price actually reflects about the business. The stock has returned 1.4% over the last 7 days and 5.0% over the last 30 days, while the year to date return sits at 5.8% and the 1 year return is a 13.8% decline, compared with a 62.9% return over 3 years and 135.1% over 5 years. Recent news coverage around Motorola Solutions has focused on...

DexCom (DXCM) is back in focus after Barclays downgraded the stock to Underweight, citing intensifying competition in its core insulin-intensive markets projected for 2026 and 2027, and raising questions about valuation. See our latest analysis for DexCom. At a share price of US$74.0, DexCom has seen a 27.10% 90 day share price return and a 10.35% 30 day share price return. However, its 1 year total shareholder return shows a 15.54% decline, signaling fading longer term momentum even as short...

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the master franchisee for McDonald’s in Latin America and the Caribbean, has announced plans to open between 105 and 115 new restaurants across its operating footprint in 2026. This expansion plan highlights the company’s continued emphasis on unit growth, even as its margins and free cash flow levels have constrained its ability to fund major initiatives internally. We’ll now examine how this planned restaurant rollout for 2026 could influence Arcos Dorados’...

In late January 2026, W. R. Berkley reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$3,721.41 million and net income of US$449.51 million, alongside the completion of a long-running US$4.33 billion share repurchase program that has retired over 161 million shares since 2006. Despite the slight quarterly revenue shortfall versus expectations, the insurer delivered record operating earnings and strong underwriting income growth while committing substantial capital to technology and...