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NYSE:MPT
NYSE:MPTHealth Care REITs

Medical Properties Trust Headquarters Move Adds Context To Cost And Execution Story

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) has relocated its corporate headquarters to a new address in Alabama. The move marks an official change in the company’s primary base of operations. Medical Properties Trust focuses on investing in hospital and healthcare facilities, with tenants that operate across a range of medical services. A headquarters relocation can affect how leadership is organized, how teams work together and how resources are allocated across the portfolio. For you as an...
NasdaqCM:POET
NasdaqCM:POETSemiconductor

Assessing POET Technologies (NasdaqCM:POET) Valuation After Its Recent Follow On Offering And Shelf Registration

POET Technologies (NasdaqCM:POET) has drawn fresh attention after completing a US$150.000006 million registered direct follow on equity offering at US$7.25 per share, issuing 20,689,656 new common shares to investors. See our latest analysis for POET Technologies. The follow on offering and shelf registration have arrived during a weaker patch for the stock, with a 7 day share price return of 14.27% decline and a year to date share price return of 16.90% decline. However, the 1 year total...
NYSE:LHX
NYSE:LHXAerospace & Defense

L3Harris Technologies (LHX) Net Margin Steady At 7.3% Reinforces Measured Bullish Narratives

L3Harris Technologies (LHX) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$5.6b and basic EPS of US$1.60, alongside net income of US$300m, while trailing twelve month EPS stood at US$8.57 on revenue of US$21.9b and net income of US$1.6b. Over the past six quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$5.3b in Q3 2024 to US$5.6b in Q4 2025, with basic EPS ranging between US$1.60 and US$2.47 and net income between US$300m and US$462m, setting a clear earnings profile for...
NYSE:COF
NYSE:COFConsumer Finance

Why Capital One Financial (COF) Is Down 6.7% After Q4 Earnings Miss And Rising Credit Losses

In January 2026, Capital One Financial reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing net interest income of US$12,466 million and net income of US$2,134 million, alongside net charge-offs rising to US$3,833 million from US$2,884 million a year earlier. The earnings miss versus analyst expectations, coupled with higher credit losses, has already drawn legal scrutiny and prompted revisions to analyst earnings forecasts. Next, we will examine how the earnings miss and rising net charge-offs...
NYSE:SHW
NYSE:SHWChemicals

Sherwin Williams (SHW) Margin Compression Challenges Premium 34x P E Narrative

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$5,595.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.94, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$23.6 billion and EPS of US$10.37 that frame the full year earnings picture. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$5,297.2 million in Q4 2024 to US$5,595.9 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has been reported at US$1.92 and US$1.94 respectively, giving investors a clear read on how top line and per share profits...
NasdaqGS:FFBC
NasdaqGS:FFBCBanks

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) Earnings Growth Acceleration Challenges Cautious Narratives

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$228.7 million and EPS of US$0.65. Trailing twelve month revenue was US$861.8 million and EPS was US$2.68. Over the past year, the company’s revenue increased from US$756.1 million to US$861.8 million and EPS moved from US$2.42 to US$2.68. This coincided with earnings growth of 11.7% over the last 12 months, compared with a 5-year average of 6.8% per year. Investors may weigh this growth and a 3.47% dividend...
NasdaqGS:AAPL
NasdaqGS:AAPLTech

Apple (AAPL) Valuation Check After Record iPhone 17 Quarter And New Google AI Deal

Apple (AAPL) just delivered a record fiscal first quarter, with iPhone 17 driving all time iPhone revenue, Services posting strong growth, and new AI moves with Google and Q.ai sharpening investor focus. See our latest analysis for Apple. Apple’s latest results and AI announcements come after a choppy start to 2026, with a 7 day share price return of 4.13% but a 30 day share price decline of 5.00%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 9.94% and 3 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqCM:SKYT
NasdaqCM:SKYTSemiconductor

IonQ SkyWater Deal Puts Quantum Ambitions And Shareholder Value Under Review

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,...
NYSE:JBL
NYSE:JBLElectronic

Is It Too Late To Consider Jabil (JBL) After Its Strong Multi Year Rally?

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...
NYSE:BE
NYSE:BEElectrical

Bloom Energy (BE) Valuation Check After Major AI Data Center Power Deal And Rapid Share Price Momentum

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...
NasdaqGS:HWBK
NasdaqGS:HWBKBanks

Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) Margin Improvement To 29.8% Tests Cautious Earnings Narratives

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...
NasdaqCM:FMNB
NasdaqCM:FMNBBanks

A Look At Farmers National Banc (FMNB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

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...
NasdaqGS:IONS
NasdaqGS:IONSBiotechs

Has Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) Run Too Far After Its 152% One Year Surge?

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...
NYSE:LC
NYSE:LCConsumer Finance

LendingClub (LC) Earnings Surge 164% As Margin Story Tests Bullish Narratives

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...
NasdaqGS:FORM
NasdaqGS:FORMSemiconductor

FormFactor Faces Profitability Test As Investments Strain Cash And Earnings

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,...
NYSE:FFWM
NYSE:FFWMBanks

First Foundation (FFWM) Q4 Loss Persists And Keeps Bearish Profitability Narratives In Focus

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...
NYSE:MSI
NYSE:MSICommunications

Is Motorola Solutions (MSI) Fairly Priced After Recent Public Safety Focus And DCF Signal

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...
NasdaqGS:DXCM
NasdaqGS:DXCMMedical Equipment

Assessing DexCom (DXCM) Valuation After Barclays Downgrade On Rising CGM Competition

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...
NasdaqGS:XRX
NasdaqGS:XRXTech

Xerox Holdings (XRX) Earnings Losses Reinforce Long Running Profit Decline Concerns

Xerox Holdings (XRX) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$2.0 billion and a basic EPS loss of US$0.60, alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$8.25 in losses on US$7.0 billion of revenue. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.5 billion in Q3 2024 to US$2.0 billion in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS swung between a loss of US$9.72 in Q3 2024 and a loss of US$0.60 in the latest period. This sets up a story in which margin pressure and loss-making results sit at...
NYSE:CRBG
NYSE:CRBGDiversified Financial

Is Corebridge (CRBG) Using Crypto‑Linked Annuities To Redefine Its Retirement Income Strategy?

Corebridge Financial recently introduced the Invesco New Economy Index within its Power Select Index Annuities, offering exposure to areas such as cryptocurrency through allocations to the Invesco QQQ ETF and Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF. This move positions Corebridge at the intersection of retirement income products and newer asset classes, potentially appealing to investors who want market-linked growth potential with principal protection features. We’ll now examine how this new index...
NasdaqGS:META
NasdaqGS:METAInteractive Media and Services

Meta Platforms (META) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives In FY 2025 Results

Meta Platforms FY 2025 earnings snapshot Meta Platforms (META) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about US$59.9b and basic EPS of US$9.02, alongside net income of roughly US$22.8b. The latest twelve month figures show total revenue of about US$201.0b with basic EPS of US$23.98 and net income of around US$60.5b. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from roughly US$48.4b and EPS of US$8.24 in Q4 2024 to about US$59.9b and EPS of US$9.02 in Q4 2025, with trailing net...
NYSE:LUV
NYSE:LUVAirlines

Southwest Airlines (LUV) Q4 Revenue Strength Tests High P/E Growth Narrative

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$7.4 billion and basic EPS of US$0.63, alongside net income of US$323 million. This sets the tone for a year where trailing 12 month revenue came in at US$28.1 billion and EPS of US$0.82 on net income of US$441 million. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from US$6.9 billion in Q4 2024 to US$7.4 billion in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss of US$0.26 in Q1 2025 to US$0.63 in Q4 2025. This gives...
NYSE:BFH
NYSE:BFHConsumer Finance

Bread Financial Holdings (BFH) Margin Improvement Tests Bearish Credit Risk Narratives

Bread Financial Holdings (BFH) just closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$602 million and basic EPS of US$1.15, while trailing twelve month EPS came in at US$10.96 on revenue of about US$2.6 billion. Over the last year, revenue has moved from US$2.44 billion to roughly US$2.60 billion on a trailing basis, with net income excluding extra items rising from US$279 million to US$521 million, setting up a cleaner profitability picture. With net profit margin now at 20% and earnings quality...
NasdaqGS:CTSH
NasdaqGS:CTSHIT

Cognizant Expands AI Partnerships As Shares Trade Below Valuation Estimates

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NasdaqGS:CTSH) has expanded its AI and digital transformation push through partnerships with Cognition, the creator of Devin AI, and Typeface. The company has also secured multi year renewals with Kohler Co., Travel + Leisure Co., and Flagstar Bank, reinforcing its role in large scale enterprise technology programs. These moves focus on autonomous AI engineering, AI driven marketing operations, and continued cloud and digital modernization across several...