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NasdaqCM:HBNB
NasdaqCM:HBNBReal Estate

Hotel101 Weighs Melbourne Flagship And US$300m Raise Against Cash Needs

Hotel101 Global Holdings, NasdaqCM:HBNB, has entered binding agreements to develop a 766 room hotel in Melbourne's central business district. The company plans to raise up to US$300 million through a perpetual convertible preferred share offering approved by its board. The Melbourne project and capital raise are intended to support Hotel101's move toward operating in 100 countries with its standardized condotel model. Hotel101 Global Holdings focuses on a standardized condotel concept,...
OTCPK:FMBL
OTCPK:FMBLBanks

Farmers & Merchants Bank (OTCPK:FMBL) Margin Improvement Challenges Bearish Profitability Narratives

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (FMBL) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$79.1 million, basic EPS of US$159.97 and net income of US$19.5 million. Trailing twelve month EPS reached US$559.71 on revenue of US$293.2 million and net income of US$68.3 million. Over recent quarters the bank has seen revenue move from US$56.6 million in Q4 2024 to US$79.1 million in Q4 2025, with basic EPS increasing from US$32.46 to US$159.97 over the same span. This has set up a...
NasdaqGS:PANW
NasdaqGS:PANWSoftware

Wall Street’s Endorsement of Platform Cybersecurity Could Be A Game Changer For Palo Alto Networks (PANW)

In January 2026, multiple research firms, including Mizuho, Guggenheim and Citizens, reinforced positive views on Palo Alto Networks, highlighting its cybersecurity platform approach and the perceived value of recent acquisitions. An important angle is growing industry feedback that customers increasingly prefer consolidated, single-vendor cybersecurity platforms, which aligns closely with Palo Alto Networks’ integrated offering. Next, we’ll examine how this emphasis on platformization and...
NasdaqCM:MNSB
NasdaqCM:MNSBBanks

MainStreet Bancshares (MNSB) Return To Profitability Tests Cautious Community Narratives

MainStreet Bancshares FY 2025 earnings snapshot MainStreet Bancshares (MNSB) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$17.7 million and EPS of US$0.46, alongside net income of US$3.5 million. These results put fresh numbers behind its recent return to profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$13.4 million and EPS of a US$2.20 loss in Q4 2024 to US$17.7 million and EPS of US$0.46 in Q4 2025. Trailing twelve month EPS shifted from a loss of US$1.60 to a profit of...
NYSE:KMX
NYSE:KMXSpecialty Retail

CarMax (KMX) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Swings And Conflicting Fair Value Estimates

Why CarMax Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Today CarMax (KMX) is drawing fresh attention after a period of mixed share performance, with a decline over the past year but gains in the month and past 3 months prompting closer inspection. For investors tracking used car retail and auto finance, this recent swing in returns is encouraging some to revisit the company’s current valuation, recent financial metrics, and how its business model is holding up in a changing used vehicle market. See our...
NYSE:SO
NYSE:SOElectric Utilities

Will Fortune’s Top Ranking and US$80 Billion Plan Change Southern’s (SO) Long-Term Value Narrative?

Southern Company was recently ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on FORTUNE’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list, reflecting recognition for financial soundness, perceived long-term investment value and community commitment. The company’s plan to invest more than US$80.00 billion through 2030, while maintaining a 78-year record of stable or rising dividends, highlights the scale of its capital ambitions alongside a longstanding focus on consistent shareholder...
NYSEAM:BMNR
NYSEAM:BMNRSoftware

Is It Too Late To Consider Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) After Its 348% One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether Bitmine Immersion Technologies is still good value after its recent run, this article walks through what the current price might be implying about the company. The stock has moved sharply over time, with a 348.5% return over the past year. The year to date return sits at a 10.9% decline and the 7 day return at a 10.8% decline, so recent trading has been much weaker than the longer term picture. Recent news coverage has focused on Bitmine Immersion Technologies as...
NasdaqGS:BKR
NasdaqGS:BKREnergy Services

Baker Hughes (BKR) Margin Compression To 9.3% Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

Baker Hughes (BKR) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$7.4b and basic EPS of US$0.89, alongside net income of US$876m, setting a clear marker for how the year finished. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$7.0b in Q3 2025 and US$6.9b in Q2 2025, rising to US$7.4b in Q4 2025. Basic EPS moved from US$0.41 in Q1 to US$0.62 in Q3 and US$0.89 in Q4, giving investors a more detailed view of how profitability contributed to the current trailing year margins profile. See our full...
NYSE:BE
NYSE:BEElectrical

Does Bloom Energy (BE) Still Justify Its Run After Recent Price Swings?

If you are wondering whether Bloom Energy's share price still lines up with its fundamentals after a strong run, this article walks through the numbers in a clear and practical way. The stock has had a mixed short term path, with a 6.6% decline over the last 7 days, a 54.8% gain over 30 days and a 41.5% return year to date, on top of a very large 1 year return and a 3 year gain of 477.4% and 5 year gain of 274.8%. These moves sit against a backdrop of recurring interest in fuel cell and...
NasdaqGS:MSFT
NasdaqGS:MSFTSoftware

Is Microsoft (MSFT) Still Reasonably Priced After Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Run

If you are wondering whether Microsoft is still fairly priced after its long run, or if there is value left on the table, it helps to start by looking at what recent returns and current valuation are actually telling you. The stock last closed at US$470.28, with returns of 2.3% over 7 days, a 3.6% decline over 30 days, a 0.6% decline year to date, 9.0% over 1 year, 98.4% over 3 years, and 104.5% over 5 years. Taken together, these figures set the backdrop for any discussion about upside or...
NYSE:BOH
NYSE:BOHBanks

Bank Of Hawaii (BOH) EPS Jump Reinforces Bullish Narratives Ahead Of Earnings Season

Bank of Hawaii (BOH) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$187.1 million and basic EPS of US$1.54, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of US$705.1 million and EPS of US$4.67 that marked a 34.6% improvement in earnings versus the prior year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$159.5 million in Q4 2024 to US$187.1 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS went from US$0.86 to US$1.54. This sets up this earnings season around how durable those...
NYSE:LRN
NYSE:LRNConsumer Services

Sizing Up Stride (LRN) After A 40% One Year Share Price Decline

If you are looking at Stride and wondering whether the recent price makes sense, you are in the right place to size up what the current market is implying about value. Stride’s share price closed at US$71.60, with returns of 2.7% over 7 days, 8.1% over 30 days, 10.8% year to date, a 39.8% decline over 1 year, 71.9% over 3 years and 163.6% over 5 years. These figures can shape how investors think about its potential and risk. Recent coverage of Stride has focused on its role as an online...
NYSE:PRGO
NYSE:PRGOPharmaceuticals

Assessing Perrigo (PRGO) Valuation As Dividend Payouts Exceed Earnings

Recent commentary on Perrigo (PRGO) has focused on its dividend policy, with the company reportedly paying out more in dividends than it earns, which is raising fresh questions about payout sustainability. See our latest analysis for Perrigo. Perrigo shares trade at US$14.40 after a 4.2% 1 month share price return. However, a 33.3% 3 month share price decline and a 39.5% 1 year total shareholder return loss suggest momentum has been weak despite its consumer health footprint. If concerns...
NasdaqGS:CHRW
NasdaqGS:CHRWLogistics

C.H. Robinson’s New AI Agents For LTL Pickups Might Change The Case For Investing In CHRW

C.H. Robinson recently launched AI agents to tackle the long-standing issue of missed less-than-truckload pickups, automating most checks and sharply cutting unnecessary return trips across carrier networks. By freeing up hundreds of hours of manual work each day, the technology meaningfully reshapes how shippers gain early visibility into freight movements. We will now examine how this AI-driven efficiency push in less-than-truckload operations could influence C.H. Robinson’s broader...
NYSE:OPLN
NYSE:OPLNCommercial Services

Assessing OPENLANE (OPLN) Valuation After The Launch Of OPENLANE Intelligence

OPENLANE (OPLN) shares are in focus after the company introduced OPENLANE Intelligence, a unified framework that ties together its human-driven and AI-based tools across the digital wholesale vehicle marketplace. See our latest analysis for OPENLANE. The launch of OPENLANE Intelligence comes as the shares trade at US$29.91, with a 90 day share price return of 10.82% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 43.45%. This suggests recent momentum has built on already strong longer term gains. If...
NYSE:SGI
NYSE:SGIConsumer Durables

Somnigroup All Stock Bid For Leggett And Platt Puts Valuation In Focus

Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) has proposed an all stock acquisition of Leggett & Platt. The potential transaction is at a preliminary stage and remains subject to due diligence. Investors are watching for updates that could clarify terms, timing, and regulatory considerations. Somnigroup International, trading at $92.71, is in focus as the market digests this potential tie up with Leggett & Platt. The stock has delivered a 56.7% return over the past year and a very large gain over...
NasdaqGS:TLN
NasdaqGS:TLNRenewable Energy

Talen Energy (TLN) Is Down 5.7% After Buying 2.6 GW of Gas Plants for Data Center Demand

Earlier in January 2026, Talen Energy signed definitive agreements to acquire three natural gas power plants totaling about 2.6 gigawatts in Ohio and Indiana, significantly expanding its western PJM footprint and diversifying its fleet with efficient baseload and peaking capacity. A key angle is how this added low-carbon, gas-fired capacity could strengthen Talen’s position as a power supplier to hyperscale data centers and other large energy users. We’ll now look at how this expansion of...
NYSE:DIS
NYSE:DISEntertainment

Is Disney (DIS) Share Price Justified By Mixed Returns And Media Business Outlook?

If you are wondering whether Walt Disney's current share price lines up with its long term potential, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what you are paying versus what you are getting. The stock last closed at US$110.98, with returns of a 0.2% decline over 7 days, a 2.3% decline over 30 days, a 0.8% decline year to date, a 1.0% decline over 1 year, a 5.6% gain over 3 years and a 33.6% decline over 5 years. This is a mixed picture that naturally raises questions about value...
NYSE:CACI
NYSE:CACIProfessional Services

CACI Contract Win And INSA Role Highlight Positioning And Valuation Upside

CACI International (NYSE:CACI) executive VP Meisha Lutsey has been appointed to the INSA Board of Directors. CACI has received a US$416 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize maritime maintenance systems. For anyone following government contractors, these updates put fresh attention on where CACI International, ticker NYSE:CACI, sits in the broader defense and intelligence ecosystem. The company focuses on technology and services for national security customers, and both the Navy...
NYSE:HRI
NYSE:HRITrade Distributors

Analysts Highlight Herc’s Specialty Rental Push After H&E Deal Might Change The Case For Investing In Herc Holdings (HRI)

In recent days, Herc Holdings has drawn renewed attention as a series of analyst updates highlighted its expanding role in North America’s equipment rental market, supported by its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services and growing specialty solutions offering. This analyst focus underscores how Herc’s attempt to broaden and bundle higher-value specialty services is reshaping perceptions of its competitive position and business mix. We’ll now examine how this renewed analyst optimism around...
NasdaqGS:ALKT
NasdaqGS:ALKTSoftware

A Look At Alkami Technology (ALKT) Valuation As MANTL Partnerships Gain Traction

Alkami Technology (ALKT) is back on investors’ radar after a string of client developments, including Harvard Federal Credit Union adopting its MANTL onboarding tools to modernize account opening across multiple channels. See our latest analysis for Alkami Technology. Those new credit union wins come against a mixed trading backdrop, with the share price at US$20.65 after a recent 7 day share price return of 3.87% but a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 41.48%, following a 3 year...
NYSE:REVG
NYSE:REVGMachinery

How Investors May Respond To REV Group (REVG) Recognition For Efficiency And Easing Bearish Sentiment

In recent days, REV Group was highlighted by Zacks Equity Research for its operational efficiency and consistent earnings outperformance, while short interest as a share of float declined meaningfully compared with peers, signaling a shift in market positioning toward the company. Together, recognition for efficient execution and easing bearish positioning point to a meaningful reassessment of REV Group’s business quality by investors. We’ll now examine how this recognition for operational...
NYSE:TNL
NYSE:TNLHospitality

Assessing Travel + Leisure (TNL) Valuation After New Orlando Headquarters And Fortune Recognition

Travel + Leisure (TNL) has opened a new global headquarters in Downtown Orlando after investing more than US$36 million, and has also secured a fourth straight appearance on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list. See our latest analysis for Travel + Leisure. These headquarters and reputation wins come after a 90-day share price return of 8.01%. Shorter term share price returns over 7 and 30 days have softened, while the 1-year and 3-year total shareholder returns of 33.80% and 90.92%...
NYSE:CTRE
NYSE:CTREHealth Care REITs

A Look At CareTrust REIT’s (CTRE) Valuation After Recent Analyst Upgrades And Rising Earnings Estimates

Why recent analyst upgrades put CareTrust REIT (CTRE) on more investors’ radar Recent analyst upgrades and new coverage with positive ratings have drawn fresh attention to CareTrust REIT (CTRE), as rising earnings estimates prompt investors to reassess the healthcare focused landlord’s stock. See our latest analysis for CareTrust REIT. The recent analyst upgrades come after a steady period for the share price, with a 90 day share price return of 4.36% and a year to date share price return of...