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NYSE:NEM
NYSE:NEMMetals and Mining

Newmont Reacts To Warsh Nomination And Shifting Gold Price Expectations

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) experienced sharp share price swings after Kevin Warsh was nominated as the next Federal Reserve chair. The nomination, viewed by many investors as a hawkish signal for U.S. monetary policy, coincided with a rapid gold price selloff. These moves introduced fresh volatility across gold miners, with Newmont’s stock reacting quickly to shifting expectations for interest rates and real yields. Newmont comes into this news-heavy period with a recent share price of $112.85 and...
NYSE:F
NYSE:FAuto

Ford Motor (F) Valuation Check After $600 Million Non Cash Pension Charge For Q4 2025

Ford Motor (F) has highlighted a roughly $600 million pre tax pension and postretirement remeasurement charge, a non cash adjustment that affects Q4 2025 net income while leaving adjusted metrics and cash flow unchanged. See our latest analysis for Ford Motor. At a share price of $13.81, Ford’s 90 day share price return of 7.98% and 1 year total shareholder return of 49.98% point to improving momentum as investors weigh pension charges against moves such as the new Ford Energy unit and...
NasdaqGM:MIRM
NasdaqGM:MIRMBiotechs

Mirum Pharmaceuticals (MIRM) Is Up 6.5% After Bluejay Acquisition and 2026 Sales Outlook Update - What's Changed

In recent months, Mirum Pharmaceuticals reported a rare net profit in the third quarter of 2025, issued bullish 2026 sales guidance of US$630 million to US$650 million, and completed the US$620 million acquisition of Bluejay Therapeutics to expand its rare liver disease portfolio. An interesting angle is how the Bluejay deal and advancing volixibat program together deepen Mirum’s focus on rare liver disorders while testing its path toward sustained profitability. We’ll now examine how...
NasdaqGS:SKYW
NasdaqGS:SKYWAirlines

A Look At SkyWest (SKYW) Valuation After Earnings Miss And New Long Term E175 Contracts

Why SkyWest’s latest earnings matter for shareholders SkyWest (SKYW) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, pairing higher revenue with slightly softer quarterly earnings per share. The company also locked in long term E175 flying agreements with United and Delta, which define its future cash flows. See our latest analysis for SkyWest. SkyWest’s latest earnings release and the confirmation of long term E175 contracts came alongside some share price volatility, with a 1 day...
NasdaqGS:TWST
NasdaqGS:TWSTBiotechs

Twist Bioscience (TWST) Q1 Loss After One Off Profit Tests Bullish Profitability Narrative

Twist Bioscience (TWST) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of US$103.7 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.50, while net income excluding extra items came in at a loss of US$30.5 million. The company reported revenue of US$84.7 million in Q4 2024, US$88.7 million in Q1 2025 and US$103.7 million in Q1 2026. Quarterly basic EPS ranged from a loss of US$0.59 in Q4 2024 to a profit of US$0.34 in Q3 2025 before returning to a loss of US$0.50 in the latest quarter. This keeps the focus on how efficiently...
OTCPK:SLBK
OTCPK:SLBKBanks

Skyline Bankshares (OTCPK:SLBK) Earnings Surge 97% Challenges Cautious Profitability Narratives

Skyline Bankshares (SLBK) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$15.2 million and EPS of US$0.79, set against year over year earnings growth of 97.2% and a trailing net margin of 25.1%. The company has seen revenue move from US$45.6 million to US$57.3 million on a trailing twelve month basis, while EPS over the same span shifted from US$1.34 to US$2.84. This gives investors a clearer line of sight on how profitability is feeding through the income statement. With margins sitting...
NYSE:BC
NYSE:BCLeisure

Will Quarterly Profitability And Buybacks Change Brunswick's (BC) Narrative Despite A Full-Year Loss?

Brunswick Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$1,333.8 million and net income improving to US$18.7 million, alongside a completed multi-year share repurchase totaling US$1.67 billion. An interesting angle is that Brunswick returned to quarterly profitability even though full-year 2025 results showed a net loss, highlighting a contrasting short-term and annual performance picture for investors. We’ll now examine how Brunswick’s return to...
NasdaqGS:KHC
NasdaqGS:KHCFood

Did Berkshire’s Potential Exit and Business Split Just Shift Kraft Heinz's (KHC) Investment Narrative?

In late January 2026, Kraft Heinz disclosed that Berkshire Hathaway may sell its roughly 325 million-share stake and confirmed plans to split its global sauces arm from its North American grocery business in the second half of 2026. At the same time, Heinz introduced a limited-edition 114 oz stainless steel “KegChup” ahead of the Big Game, highlighting how the brand is leaning on marketing innovation even as its largest shareholder considers exiting. We’ll now examine how Berkshire’s...
NYSE:GLW
NYSE:GLWElectronic

Corning (GLW) Is Up 16.2% After Meta Fiber Deal And Strong Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In late January 2026, Corning Incorporated reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$4,215 million and net income of US$540 million, alongside a full-year 2025 net income of US$1,596 million on sales of US$15.63 billion. Corning and Meta Platforms also jointly announced a multiyear agreement valued at up to US$6 billion for advanced optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions to support Meta’s AI-focused U.S. data centers, backed by Corning’s planned manufacturing expansion in North...
NasdaqGS:TSLA
NasdaqGS:TSLAAuto

Tesla Pivot To Robotics And AI Puts Valuation And Risks In Focus

Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) has announced the discontinuation of its Model S and Model X vehicles in the past week. The Fremont factory is being transitioned from premium EV production to Optimus humanoid robot manufacturing. The company is concentrating on robotaxis, including Cybercab, as well as robotics and AI chip development. Discussions are underway about a potential merger involving Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Tesla, traded as NasdaqGS:TSLA, is moving its center of gravity away from premium...
NYSE:GPN
NYSE:GPNDiversified Financial

Global Payments Reshapes Business With Worldpay Deal And Issuer Sale

Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) agreed to sell its issuer processing business as part of a two step transaction. At the same time, the company plans to acquire Worldpay, a major payments competitor, in a connected deal. The combined moves are described as reshaping Global Payments' core operations and targeting potential synergies for shareholders. For investors watching NYSE:GPN at around $71.99, this deal follows a difficult period for the stock, with a 1 year return of a 34.2% decline and a 5...
NasdaqGS:CSCO
NasdaqGS:CSCOCommunications

A Look At Cisco (CSCO) Valuation After Recent Share Price Strength

Why Cisco Systems (CSCO) Is On Investors’ Radar Today Cisco Systems (CSCO) is drawing attention after recent trading left the stock at a last close of $80.64, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Cisco Systems. The recent move to a share price of $80.64 comes on the back of a 6.05% year to date share price return and a 35.32% total shareholder return over the past year, with momentum supported by an 11.50% 90 day...
NasdaqGS:CRWV
NasdaqGS:CRWVIT

Is CoreWeave (CRWV) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Share Price Weakness And Mixed Valuation Signals

If you are wondering whether CoreWeave's current share price makes sense, this article walks through what the numbers suggest about where value might and might not be showing up. The stock last closed at US$88.94, with a 7 day return of 9.5% decline and a 30 day and year to date return of 12.1%, which already hints at shifting views on its risks and potential. Recent coverage has focused on CoreWeave's role as a cloud and AI infrastructure provider, with attention on its position in GPU...
NYSE:GPC
NYSE:GPCRetail Distributors

Is Genuine Parts (GPC) Still Attractive After A 25% One Year Share Price Rally

If you are wondering whether Genuine Parts at around US$141 per share still offers value, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has returned 1.5% over the last 7 days, 13.9% over the past month, 13.9% year to date and 25.8% over the last year, while its 3 year return sits at a 9.0% decline and the 5 year return is 56.4%. Recent price moves have kept Genuine Parts on the radar for investors who follow large established auto and...
NYSE:PFE
NYSE:PFEPharmaceuticals

Pfizer Reshapes Portfolio With Metsera Deal Novavax Pact And R&D Push

Pfizer agreed to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera for $10b in cash, re-entering the weight loss market. The company outlined a larger R&D push in oncology and immunology alongside the Metsera deal. Pfizer also signed a new global licensing agreement with Novavax focused on vaccine adjuvant technologies. For investors watching NYSE:PFE at a share price of $26.66, these moves come after a mixed multi year stretch, with a 9.1% return over the past year but a 27.0% decline over three...
NasdaqGS:STBA
NasdaqGS:STBABanks

Is Dividend Hike, Buyback And Expansion Altering The Investment Case For S&T Bancorp (STBA)?

In late January 2026, S&T Bancorp’s board approved a US$0.36 per share quarterly cash dividend, modestly higher than the prior year, alongside reporting fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher net interest income and earnings. The company paired this with a new US$100 million share repurchase authorization and ongoing branch expansion in Pittsburgh, underscoring management’s emphasis on capital returns while still investing in growth. Next, we’ll examine how the stronger net interest...
NYSE:TME
NYSE:TMEEntertainment

Will ONECEAD Joint Venture Deepen Tencent Music Entertainment Group's (TME) Role in Asian Entertainment IP?

JYP Entertainment’s Chinese subsidiary JYP China recently announced the launch of ONECEAD, a joint venture with CJ ENM and Tencent Music Entertainment Group, focused on artist management, music production, concerts, and merchandise, including oversight of the global boy group Modyssey and expansion in the Greater China region. The partnership gives Tencent Music a deeper role in originating and managing music IP beyond its core platforms, potentially enhancing its influence across the...
NYSE:MHO
NYSE:MHOConsumer Durables

Is Slower Earnings and Share Buybacks Altering The Investment Case For M/I Homes (MHO)?

M/I Homes, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing revenue of US$1,147.31 million and US$4,417.78 million, respectively, alongside lower net income and earnings per share than the previous year. The company also completed a share repurchase of 230,944 shares for US$30.37 million, highlighting ongoing capital return even as profitability softened. We will now examine how the earnings slowdown and completed buyback program shape M/I Homes’ investment narrative for...
NYSE:BBY
NYSE:BBYSpecialty Retail

Assessing Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Valuation After Prolonged Share Price Weakness

What recent returns say about Best Buy (BBY) now Best Buy (BBY) has seen its share price under pressure, with a 6% decline over the past month and an 18% drop in the past 3 months. This has raised fresh questions for investors. See our latest analysis for Best Buy. While the recent 30 day share price return of 5.9% decline and 90 day share price return of 18% decline point to fading momentum, the 1 year total shareholder return of 18.1% decline and 5 year total shareholder return of 31.6%...
NasdaqGS:JBLU
NasdaqGS:JBLUAirlines

Will JetBlue’s (JBLU) Jet Forward Profitability Push Amid Wider Losses Change Its Investment Narrative?

In late January 2026, JetBlue Airways reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$2,244 million and a widened net loss of US$177 million, while issuing guidance for 2026 that includes a 0.5% to 3.5% decline in first-quarter Available Seat Miles and up to a 5% decline in full-year RASM. Despite ongoing losses, JetBlue highlighted that its Jet Forward transformation delivered US$305 million of incremental EBIT in 2025, with a further US$310 million targeted for 2026 and a goal...
NYSE:ALLY
NYSE:ALLYConsumer Finance

Ally Financial (ALLY) Valuation Check After Earnings Beat And Analyst Upgrades

Ally Financial (ALLY) is back in focus after reporting full year 2025 net income of US$852 million versus US$668 million a year earlier, alongside earnings that topped Wall Street expectations. See our latest analysis for Ally Financial. Despite the earnings beat, Ally Financial's recent share price has cooled, with a 1 month share price return of 7.6% decline and year to date share price return of 7.6% decline. However, the 90 day share price return of 6.71% gain and 1 year total shareholder...
NYSE:MUSA
NYSE:MUSASpecialty Retail

How Investors Are Reacting To Murphy USA (MUSA) Ahead Of A Possible Earnings Beat

Murphy USA is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings on February 4, with analysts expecting lower earnings than a year ago but higher revenues, and the company currently showing a positive Earnings ESP of 0.54%. With Murphy USA having exceeded earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters, some investors are watching for another possible earnings surprise ahead of this report. Against this backdrop, we will explore how anticipation of a potential earnings beat shapes Murphy USA's...
NasdaqGS:PLTR
NasdaqGS:PLTRSoftware

A Look At Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Valuation After Strong Multi Year Returns And Recent Pullback

Palantir Technologies stock: why it is on investors’ radar Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has stayed in focus for investors after a strong 1 year total return of 75.05%, contrasted with negative moves over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Palantir Technologies. That mix of a 12.67% year to date share price decline and a 23.15% 3 month share price pullback, alongside a very large 3 year total shareholder return, suggests momentum has cooled recently after a strong...
NYSE:WSO
NYSE:WSOTrade Distributors

What Watsco (WSO)'s Quality Accolades and Giverny Capital Stake Means For Shareholders

Watsco, Inc. has recently been highlighted by strict “Caviar Cruise” quality investing screens for its strong balance sheet, high return on invested capital and robust cash flow, while Giverny Capital Asset Management added the HVAC distributor as a new 3.5% position in its fourth-quarter 2025 portfolio. This combination of third-party quality recognition and inclusion in an institutional portfolio underscores how Watsco’s durable competitive position in HVAC distribution is gaining wider...