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Recent analyst upgrades at Jefferies have put fresh attention on Ramaco Resources (METC), as investors weigh metallurgical coal pricing, expected operational execution, and the longer term potential of the Brook Mine critical minerals project. See our latest analysis for Ramaco Resources. The Jefferies upgrade has arrived during a powerful rebound in the shares, with a 7 day share price return of 32.70% and a 30 day share price return of 52.48% lifting the stock after a 20.50% decline over 90...

Aon has released its 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report, showing that severe convective storms have overtaken tropical cyclones as the costliest insured peril of the 21st century, with insured losses in 2025 again exceeding US$100 billion. The report underlines how rising weather-related losses are increasing demand for alternative risk transfer solutions such as parametric insurance and catastrophe bonds, positioning insurance intermediaries at the center of resilience planning for...

If you are trying to figure out whether Plug Power's share price lines up with its underlying value, this breakdown will help you see what the current market is really pricing in. The stock last closed at US$2.50, with returns of 5.9% over 7 days, 19.0% over 30 days, 12.1% year to date, 20.2% over 1 year, and longer-term 3-year and 5-year returns of 84.2% and 96.0% declines. These moves have come alongside ongoing investor attention on hydrogen fuel cell and clean energy names, as well as...

Redaptive previously announced the completion of the first phase of a multi-site energy modernization program with UniFirst, upgrading LED lighting across 39 U.S. facilities covering more than 2.5 million square feet and aiming to cut energy use and emissions over the coming decade. This program is projected to save UniFirst several million dollars in energy costs while avoiding over 21,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions, underscoring how operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives...

Columbia Banking System (COLB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$694 million and basic EPS of US$0.73, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$2.2 billion and EPS of US$2.31. These results put fresh numbers on the table for investors watching its profitability story. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from US$458.9 million in Q4 2024 to US$694 million in Q4 2025, while EPS shifted from US$0.69 to US$0.73. This sets the backdrop for how...

GSK has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics (NasdaqGM:RAPT). The deal centers on ozureprubart, a long acting anti-IgE antibody in Phase IIb trials for food allergy prophylaxis. The transaction brings a food allergy candidate into GSK’s immunology and inflammation portfolio. RAPT Therapeutics, trading at $57.63, has recently seen very large 1 year returns and strong short term moves, with the share price up 64.2% over the past week and 60.8% over the past month. Year...

Northern Trust FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Northern Trust (NTRS) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$2,131.1 million and basic EPS of US$2.41, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$452.3 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,970.1 million in Q4 2024 to US$2,131.1 million in Q4 2025. Over that same period, basic EPS shifted from US$2.27 to US$2.41 on a quarterly basis and from US$9.80 to US$8.78 on a trailing twelve month basis,...

If you are wondering whether Pinnacle Financial Partners at around US$97 a share looks like an opportunity or a value trap, you are in the right place. The stock has seen mixed returns, with a 1 year decline of 20.5% and a 5 year return of 49.2%. This can change how the market is thinking about both risk and long term potential. Recent coverage of regional banks and shifting sentiment toward the sector has kept investors focused on balance sheet resilience, loan quality and capital strength...

Playtika Holding Corp. recently announced a cost-cutting drive that will eliminate about 15% of its workforce, roughly 500 roles, as it shifts from large teams to leaner groups powered by artificial intelligence and automation. The company plans to reinvest the savings from these layoffs into growth initiatives aimed at sharpening its competitive position in the mobile games market, highlighting how efficiency and innovation are becoming more closely linked in the sector. Next, we will...

Recently, analysts revisited Viper Energy’s prospects, offering a mix of optimistic and cautious views as the company continues expanding its mineral and royalty interests in the Permian Basin. This renewed analyst attention highlights how expectations around future cash flows and growth are influencing how investors frame Viper Energy’s business model today. Against this backdrop of shifting analyst opinions, we’ll explore what these reassessments could mean for Viper Energy’s broader...

A whistleblower has alleged that a Wynn Resorts nightlife executive accepted millions of dollars in kickbacks from liquor companies and distributors over several years, prompting the company to hire an outside law firm to investigate potential felony and federal alcohol regulation violations. The claims that senior leaders may have been aware of the alleged scheme raise questions about internal controls and oversight across Wynn Resorts’ operations. Next, we’ll examine how these...

If you are wondering whether TE Connectivity's current share price matches its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. TE Connectivity's shares last closed at US$223.84, with returns of 47.0% over 1 year, 87.8% over 3 years and 101.6% over 5 years. This comes even as the stock has seen a 7.1% decline over the past week, a 3.5% decline over the past month, and is down 4.0% year to date. Recent prices sit against a...

Several upbeat analyst calls on Herc Holdings (HRI) have put the stock back on investors’ radar, as fresh rating upgrades and supportive commentary on its diversification efforts contribute to improving market sentiment. See our latest analysis for Herc Holdings. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 1 day share price decline of 5.72% to US$159.70. However, a 90 day share price return of 21.07% suggests momentum has been building, even as the 1 year total shareholder return shows a 22.85%...

Core Natural Resources recently reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of US$141 million, exceeding analyst expectations, and resumed longwall mining operations at its Leer South mine while resolving prior safety concerns at Mountaineer II without injuries. Beyond the earnings beat, the swift restoration of key production capacity after operational and safety setbacks underscores the company’s operational resilience and risk-management focus. We’ll now examine how the resumption of longwall...

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK) reported strong fourth quarter results alongside record annual sales performance. The firm highlighted progress in digital asset platforms and broader use of AI across its operations. BNY's CEO discussed reimagining the firm's structure to align with its evolving business mix and client needs. For you as an investor, BNY sits at the intersection of global custody, payments, and capital markets services, areas that are being reshaped by digital...

Wondering whether ONE Gas at around US$77 per share still makes sense for your portfolio, or if the easy gains are behind it? This article focuses squarely on what you are paying versus what you might be getting. The stock is roughly flat year to date with a 0.2% decline, but over the past year it has returned 16.2%. This is very different to the 1.9% decline over the last week and the 1.4% decline over the last month. Recent attention on ONE Gas has centered on its role as a regulated...

Clarivate Plc recently released the 15th edition of its Top 100 Global Innovators report and announced Clarivate Nexus, an AI-integrated academic assistant reconnecting students and researchers with trusted library content and services. Together, these initiatives underline Clarivate’s push to embed its data and analytics more deeply into AI workflows while reinforcing its influence in global innovation and academic ecosystems. Next, we’ll examine how Clarivate’s launch of Nexus as an...

PB Financial (PBNC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$13.8 million and basic EPS of US$2.10, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of US$7.51 on revenue of US$52.5 million. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$10.4 million in Q4 2024 to US$13.8 million in Q4 2025. Over that same fourth quarter period, basic EPS shifted from US$1.37 to US$2.10, underpinned by a trailing net profit margin of 41.1% that frames these results as firmly...

Preferred Bank (PFBC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$73.8 million and basic EPS of US$2.85, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$281.2 million and EPS of US$10.61. Over recent periods, total revenue has moved from US$63.9 million in Q4 2024 to US$73.8 million in Q4 2025, with quarterly EPS shifting from US$2.29 to US$2.85 over the same stretch, as investors weigh those results alongside multi year earnings growth and a strong net profit margin...

Bank First (BFC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$44.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.87, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$172.6 million and EPS of US$7.23. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$41.1 million in Q4 FY 2024 to US$44.9 million in Q4 FY 2025, with quarterly EPS ranging between US$1.65 and US$1.87, and trailing EPS shifting between US$6.50 and US$7.23. With a trailing net profit margin of 41.4% slightly above last year’s 41.2%...

If you are wondering whether U.S. Gold's recent share price levels still make sense, you are not alone. This article will walk through what that price could imply about value. U.S. Gold last closed at US$22.60, with returns of 15.5% over 7 days, 0.6% over 30 days, 22.3% year to date and 207.1% over 1 year, as well as 361.2% over 3 years and 105.6% over 5 years. Those moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in U.S. Gold as a materials stock, with investors reacting to sector...

IMAX has certified the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 as part of its "Filmed For IMAX" digital camera program. The move expands the range of approved cameras that can be used for high-end IMAX productions. This certification is aimed at giving filmmakers more flexibility when creating content for IMAX screens. For investors watching NYSE:IMAX, this camera certification fits into a broader push to keep the large format experience closely tied to high end production tools. The shares recently closed...

OceanFirst Financial (OCFC) is back in focus after quarterly results came in ahead of expectations on both revenue and non GAAP profit, helped by strong loan growth, higher net interest income, and ongoing merger activity. See our latest analysis for OceanFirst Financial. Despite the earnings beat and ongoing merger and capital initiatives, the 1 day share price return of 3.7% and 1 month share price return of 6.3% suggest some investors are reassessing near term risks, while the 5 year total...

SS&C Technologies Holdings (NasdaqGS:SSNC) is supporting Fundsmith's entry into the U.S. ETF market with a new U.S. Equity ETF. SS&C has expanded its work with PensionBee to streamline and digitize the 401(k) rollover process. These developments highlight SS&C's role in both asset management infrastructure and retirement account services. SS&C Technologies Holdings, a provider of software and services for the financial sector, operates at the intersection of asset management, wealth, and...