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Leidos Holdings (LDOS) is in focus after announcing a partnership with OpenAI to bring generative and agentic AI into core workflows for federal customers, which ties directly into its NorthStar 2030 growth plan. See our latest analysis for Leidos Holdings. At a share price of US$191.23, Leidos has had a modest 30 day share price return of 2.89% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.69%, with the OpenAI partnership and recent insider selling adding fresh context to a multi year total...

Pathward Financial reported strong Q1 results, including higher net income and earnings per share. The company introduced a new operating model focused on optimizing relationships with its partners. Management also completed a significant share repurchase program, which may indicate confidence in the business. For investors watching NasdaqGS:CASH, these updates come alongside a share price of $85.72 and multi year returns that have been positive, including 19.3% year to date and 126.1% over...

FDA review delay and board scrutiny set the tone for Cytokinetics (CYTK) The recent three-month FDA extension for aficamten, tied to further review of its Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, and a related board investigation, has put Cytokinetics under closer regulatory and governance focus. See our latest analysis for Cytokinetics. At a share price of US$63.41, Cytokinetics has a 90 day share price return of 5.37%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 24.95% and very large 5...

The New York Times (NYSE:NYT) is facing slower subscriber growth across its digital products. The company is also dealing with persistent expense management challenges that are weighing on operating margins. Operating profitability is trailing some peers, highlighting questions about cost discipline and business efficiency. The New York Times has built its business around digital news, games, cooking, audio and other subscription products, with print still an important but smaller piece of...

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. was recently upgraded to Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) after analysts raised their consensus earnings estimates for the current year over the last 60 days. This shift in analyst sentiment highlights growing interest in the partnership’s transportation and storage operations across key crude oil and natural gas markets in the U.S. and Canada. With this Zacks Rank upgrade signaling improving earnings expectations, we’ll explore how it shapes Plains All American...

Simpson Manufacturing recently reported third quarter 2025 results that exceeded analysts’ expectations and marked the opening of its new Gallatin, Tennessee manufacturing facility. The combination of an expanded production footprint and analyst projections for consecutive earnings growth has sharpened investor focus on the company’s longer-term prospects despite near-term housing headwinds. We’ll now explore how the strong quarterly performance shapes Simpson Manufacturing’s investment...

Volatility in Namib Minerals after unexplained price spike Namib Minerals (NAMM) has drawn fresh attention after a share price jump of more than 100% on January 21, 2026, despite no new company announcements or regulatory filings. The move coincided with stronger gold prices during ongoing geopolitical tensions. This appears to have attracted short-term speculative interest and raised questions about liquidity risk and price sustainability. See our latest analysis for Namib Minerals. The...

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TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) has seen significant insider stock sales in recent months, including transactions by the CEO. These sales have occurred without any offsetting insider purchases over the same period. The activity comes as the stock most recently closed at $153.24. For a company like TJX Companies, which trades on the NYSE under the ticker NYSE:TJX, this kind of insider activity tends to get investors talking. The stock has posted a 26.4% return over the past year and a 95.1% return...

Fresh look at MGE Energy after recent performance MGE Energy (MGEE) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 1 day decline of 1.66% and a roughly 8.5% decline over the past 3 months, prompting a closer look at what investors are paying for today. See our latest analysis for MGE Energy. At a share price of $78.60, MGE Energy’s recent 90 day share price return of an 8.51% decline sits against a 1 year total shareholder return of a 6.32% decline and a 5 year total shareholder return of...

In the past week, US natural gas futures prices for heating and power fuel rose very sharply as forecasts for deep cold intensified, exposing how tight storage and strong demand can quickly stress the market. BKV Corp. CEO Christopher Kalnin highlighted that these conditions can trigger dramatic price spikes, underlining how closely US gas markets are now tied into global supply and demand. We’ll now examine how this surge in US natural gas prices amid tight storage and harsh weather...

Why Castle Biosciences issued fresh 2025 guidance Castle Biosciences (CSTL) updated its 2025 outlook after issuing new guidance that points to total revenue above US$340 million, supported by higher volumes in its DecisionDx-Melanoma and TissueCypher Barrett’s Esophagus tests. See our latest analysis for Castle Biosciences. Investors appear to be reacting to the stronger 2025 guidance, with a 90 day share price return of 76.29% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 59.76%. However, the 5...

Some Dream Finders Homes, Inc. ( NYSE:DFH ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that insider William Lovett...

If you are wondering whether Procter & Gamble at around US$150 a share is still a solid long term holding or starting to look expensive, the key question is what you are really paying for today. The stock has returned 3.9% over the last 7 days and 3.7% over the last month, while the 1 year return sits at a 6.0% decline compared to gains of 15.3% over 3 years and 32.9% over 5 years. Recent headlines have continued to focus on Procter & Gamble as a global consumer staples heavyweight, with...

Earlier this week, Jefferies downgraded Chemed Corporation after highlighting profitability pressures in its Roto-Rooter segment and weaker-than-expected residential plumbing demand in the second quarter. The company also flagged a significant anticipated Medicare Cap revenue limitation for its VITAS hospice subsidiary in Florida for fiscal 2025, raising fresh questions about its healthcare earnings mix. Next, we’ll examine how concerns around Roto-Rooter profitability shape Chemed’s...

Why FormFactor Is Back in Focus for Investors FormFactor (FORM) is in the spotlight after a new Hedgeye short thesis flagged valuation concerns tied to Intel’s guidance cut, while other market commentary highlights rising semiconductor test demand and recent earnings estimate revisions. See our latest analysis for FormFactor. FormFactor’s latest share price of US$73.20 comes after a sharp 9.63% 1-day share price decline and a 6.53% 7-day pullback, which contrast with a 26.08% 1-month and...

During Q4 2025, Riverwater Partners’ Small Cap Strategy initiated a new position in NPK International Inc., citing its role in supplying composite mat solutions for the multi‑year infrastructure buildout underpinning grid expansion and energy system upgrades. The investor highlighted that NPK International’s composite mats, with longer useful life, easier transport and superior cost efficiency versus timber alternatives, place the company at a potential inflection point as it pursues...

Sigma Lithium Corporation ( NASDAQ:SGML ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making...

Some CAVA Group, Inc. ( NYSE:CAVA ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Co-Founder, Brett Schulman...

Last week saw the newest annual earnings release from Investar Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:ISTR ), an important...

FS Bancorp, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:FSBW ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.29 on...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Targa...

Tronox Holdings plc ( NYSE:TROX ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 47% gain in the last month alone...

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana's ( NASDAQ:HFBL ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.135 per share on...