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NasdaqGS:NVAX
NasdaqGS:NVAXBiotechs

Novavax Pfizer Licensing Deal Puts Matrix M And Valuation In Focus

Novavax (NasdaqGS:NVAX) has signed a licensing agreement with Pfizer covering the use of its Matrix-M adjuvant technology in up to two infectious disease areas. The deal includes upfront payments to Novavax, with the potential for future milestone payments and royalties tied to Pfizer’s use of Matrix-M. The agreement signals industry interest in Novavax’s adjuvant platform and introduces new potential revenue channels alongside its own vaccine programs. For you as an investor, this puts...
NasdaqGM:VCEL
NasdaqGM:VCELBiotechs

Vericel (VCEL) Valuation Check After Updated 2025 Guidance And Profitability Outlook

Updated guidance shifts attention to Vericel Vericel (VCEL) has put out preliminary unaudited guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, flagging 23% revenue growth for the quarter and an expected US$276 million in net revenue for the year. The company also anticipates GAAP net income profitability for a second straight year, a detail many investors watch closely when considering how a commercial stage biotech is converting its product portfolio into earnings. See our latest analysis...
NasdaqGM:ARRY
NasdaqGM:ARRYElectrical

Array Technologies Jumps As Trade Relief Reshapes Policy Risk Narrative

Array Technologies (NasdaqGM:ARRY) saw renewed investor interest after the US president announced a framework for a future deal with Greenland, easing some global trade tensions. The shift in sentiment is tied to expectations around cross border trade in renewable energy equipment and policy stability. Array’s shares last closed at $10.22 as investors reassessed exposure to companies linked to global solar and clean energy supply chains. Array Technologies comes into this news with a mixed...
NasdaqGS:LGIH
NasdaqGS:LGIHConsumer Durables

LGI Homes Faces Predatory Sales Claims And Potential Regulatory Repercussions

Allegations of systemic predatory sales practices at LGI Homes (NasdaqGS:LGIH) have surfaced, focusing on pressure tactics used on vulnerable homebuyers. The company is accused of providing unlicensed mortgage advice and steering customers toward affiliated lenders, which may conflict with consumer protection rules. Questions are being raised about potential breaches of privacy obligations and how any regulatory response could affect LGI Homes' operations and brand. LGI Homes builds and...
NYSE:ENOV
NYSE:ENOVMedical Equipment

Assessing Enovis (ENOV) Valuation After Recent Weak Share Price Performance

Recent performance snapshot Enovis (ENOV) has drawn attention after a 2.6% gain in the latest session, set against weak recent returns, including about a 13% decline over the past month and roughly 27% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Enovis. That latest move comes after a tougher stretch, with a 1 year total shareholder return of about 49.6% decline and a 5 year total shareholder return of around 66.2% decline. This signals that recent share price momentum is still fading...
NasdaqGS:HWC
NasdaqGS:HWCBanks

Hancock Whitney (HWC) Net Interest Margin Holds Near 3.5% Reinforcing Bullish Profitability Narratives

Hancock Whitney (HWC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$376.2 million and EPS of US$1.51, setting the tone for what investors are seeing as a data rich update on both growth and profitability. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$351.3 million in Q4 2024 to US$376.2 million in Q4 2025, while EPS has shifted from about US$1.40 to US$1.51, with trailing 12 month EPS at US$5.70 anchoring the full year picture. With a TTM net margin of about...
NYSE:NIC
NYSE:NICBanks

Net Interest Margin Strength At Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narrative

Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) has put up a solid set of FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue at US$103.2 million and basic EPS of US$2.72, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$387.8 million and EPS of US$10.06. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$346.5 million and EPS of US$8.24 on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to the latest trailing figures, giving investors a clear view of how the earnings engine is scaling. With a reported trailing net profit margin of...
NYSE:BIRK
NYSE:BIRKLuxury

Is Birkenstock Holding (BIRK) Offering An Opportunity After A 33% One Year Share Price Slide

For investors wondering whether Birkenstock Holding's share price matches what the business might be worth, this article breaks down the numbers so you can judge the value story for yourself. The stock last closed at US$39.38, with returns of a 7% decline over 7 days, a 10.3% decline over 30 days, a 5.7% decline year to date, and a 32.7% decline over the past year, which may change how investors think about both risk and opportunity. Recent coverage has focused on Birkenstock Holding as a...
NYSE:ARMK
NYSE:ARMKHospitality

Aramark (ARMK) Valuation Check As The Gathering Place Targets Campus Hospitality Growth

Aramark (ARMK) is back in focus after its Collegiate Hospitality unit unveiled The Gathering Place, a student designed residential dining concept that aims to refresh campus experiences and support growth in a challenged segment. See our latest analysis for Aramark. At a share price of $39.45, Aramark has a 1 day share price return of 2.10% and a year to date share price return of 7.85%. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 68.82% contrasts with softer recent moves, suggesting momentum has...
NYSE:ITT
NYSE:ITTMachinery

Assessing ITT (ITT) Valuation As High Margin Segments Draw Fresh Investor Interest

Event driven interest in ITT Recent commentary on ITT (ITT) has centered on the continued strength of its motion technologies and industrial process segments, putting fresh attention on how these high margin niches might influence the stock. See our latest analysis for ITT. ITT’s recent 1-day share price return of 3.24% and 30-day share price return of 4.66% build on a year-to-date share price return of 6.54%, while its 1-year total shareholder return of 22.07% and 3-year total shareholder...
NYSE:KBR
NYSE:KBRProfessional Services

Should KBR's (KBR) LNG FEED Win and NOAA Mesonet Role Require Action From Investors?

In January 2026, Coastal Bend LNG announced it had selected KBR and Tecnicas Reunidas to perform front-end engineering and design for a planned liquefied natural gas export facility on the Texas Gulf Coast, with the option to advance into full EPC work after a future final investment decision. Alongside this, KBR’s role as prime contractor on NOAA’s National Mesonet Program pilot underscores its growing presence in data-rich government solutions alongside traditional energy infrastructure...
NYSE:NSP
NYSE:NSPProfessional Services

Assessing Insperity (NSP) Valuation After Contrasting P/E And DCF Signals

Insperity stock performance snapshot after recent moves Insperity (NSP) has caught investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 21% over the past month but showing a roughly 38% decline over the past year. See our latest analysis for Insperity. The recent 1 month share price return of 20.89% and year to date share price return of 21.83% suggest short term momentum is improving, even though the 1 year total shareholder return of 37.82% decline points to a much...
NYSE:DY
NYSE:DYConstruction

Dycom Industries Multi Year Growth Strengthens Case For Current Valuation

Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) has reported strong multi-year trends across revenue, operating margins and earnings per share. These results point to improved profitability that aligns with higher customer demand and greater operating efficiency. The sustained performance indicates that the company may be capturing additional business in its markets, a dynamic that has not been widely discussed in recent coverage. Dycom Industries, a key contractor for telecom and broadband infrastructure,...
NasdaqGS:DCOM
NasdaqGS:DCOMBanks

Record Q4 Puts Dime Community Bancshares’ Core Growth Story In Focus

Dime Community Bancshares (NasdaqGS:DCOM) reported record Q4 results, with revenue and earnings above prior expectations. Core deposits and business loans were key growth drivers for the quarter, alongside improved margins. Management highlighted execution of its organic growth strategy as a central factor in the quarter's performance. The results point to a strengthening balance sheet and operating profile for the regional bank. Dime Community Bancshares, a regional bank focused on core...
NasdaqGS:ARLP
NasdaqGS:ARLPOil and Gas

Is Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) Still Attractive After A 7x Five Year Return?

Wondering whether Alliance Resource Partners is offering good value at its current price, or if most of the easy gains are already behind it. The unit price recently closed at US$25.11, with returns of 2.7% over the past week, 7.5% over the past month, 7.8% year to date, a 0.2% decline over the last year, and a gain of 69.2% over three years, while the five year return is very large at roughly 7x. Recent coverage of coal and broader energy markets has focused on shifting demand expectations...
NasdaqGS:FTRE
NasdaqGS:FTRELife Sciences

How Analyst Upgrades and Margin Progress Will Impact Fortrea Holdings (FTRE) Investors

In recent days, Fortrea Holdings received a series of analyst upgrades, with firms citing stronger operational execution and healthier conditions in the biopharma market as key reasons for their improved views on the company. Analysts highlighted that Fortrea has been exceeding revenue and profit margin expectations while working to lower its debt, reshaping how investors assess its operational progress and financial discipline. We’ll now examine how this improved execution and clearer path...
NYSE:ECL
NYSE:ECLChemicals

Ecolab (ECL) Valuation Check After CDP Water Index Partnership Earnings Outlook And Dividend Hike

Ecolab (ECL) is back in focus after partnering with CDP to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, while investors also look ahead to its upcoming fourth quarter 2025 earnings release and recent dividend increase. See our latest analysis for Ecolab. Those moves come as Ecolab’s 1 month share price return of 4.67% and year to date share price return of 6.56% point to building momentum, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 17.01% and 3 year total shareholder return of 89.64% show that...
NYSE:SSB
NYSE:SSBBanks

Will Hiring 32 New Producers Across Key Units Change SouthState Bank's (SSB) Growth Narrative?

Earlier this week, regional bank SouthState (NYSE:SSB) prepared to report quarterly results, with analysts expecting very large year-on-year revenue growth after a prior quarter in which the company outpaced revenue expectations and delivered sharply higher revenues. SouthState also moved to reinforce its growth platform by hiring 32 experienced producers across commercial, mortgage and wealth businesses in key markets, aiming to deepen client relationships and broaden revenue sources while...
NasdaqGS:POWI
NasdaqGS:POWISemiconductor

Assessing Power Integrations (POWI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Context for recent Power Integrations moves Recent price moves in Power Integrations (POWI) have drawn attention after a 1-month return of 23.28% and a 3-month return of 4.46%, in contrast with a 1-year total return decline of 26.11%. See our latest analysis for Power Integrations. At a share price of US$45.65, Power Integrations has seen strong near term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 23.28% and year to date share price return of 22.39%. This is set against a 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:AFYA
NasdaqGS:AFYAConsumer Services

Assessing Afya (NasdaqGS:AFYA) Valuation As Shares Trade On A 9.2x P/E And Discounted DCF Price

Afya stock: context for recent performance Afya (NasdaqGS:AFYA) has been on many investors’ radars after a mixed stretch in the share price, with a roughly 2.3% gain over the past day but declines over the past week and month. See our latest analysis for Afya. Zooming out, Afya’s 1 year total shareholder return decline of 10.1% and 5 year total shareholder return decline of 37.9% suggest recent share price momentum has been fading despite the latest move to $13.97. If Afya’s recent swings...
NYSE:KMI
NYSE:KMIOil and Gas

Kinder Morgan Pipeline Move Renews Growth Question Around Western Gateway Project

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) and Phillips 66 have launched a second open season for the Western Gateway Pipeline project. The project is designed to connect key refinery supply regions in the Midwest to Phoenix and major California fuel markets. The new open season focuses on expanded pipeline capacity and additional origin and destination points for shippers. Kinder Morgan, trading at $28.58, sits in the midstream space with a long established footprint in North American energy infrastructure...
NasdaqGS:PTC
NasdaqGS:PTCSoftware

PTC’s Space Contract And AI Upgrades Add Context To Valuation Story

PTC (NasdaqGS:PTC) has been selected by Reditus Space to provide its Onshape CAD and PDM platform for developing a reusable spacecraft. The spacecraft is planned for launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission in 2026. PTC has also expanded its application lifecycle management portfolio with AI-driven assistants and added features aimed at regulatory compliance. PTC, known for its product development and lifecycle management software, now has fresh attention from the space sector thanks...
NYSE:CTOS
NYSE:CTOSTrade Distributors

How Investors Are Reacting To Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) Focused Power Grid Exposure And Capital Choices

In recent commentary, Custom Truck One Source, Inc. has drawn fresh attention as analysts highlight its focused exposure to power grid and transmission-and-distribution capital spending, supported by its highly customized utility equipment fleet and broad North American footprint. An interesting angle for investors is management’s current effort to balance debt reduction, potential ownership changes, and rental fleet expansion, which could influence the company’s cash generation profile and...
NYSE:MUX
NYSE:MUXMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider McEwen (MUX) After A 186% One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether McEwen shares still offer value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current price might be implying about the business. The stock last closed at US$23.73, with returns of 6.0% over 7 days, 20.8% over 30 days, 27.0% year to date, 185.9% over 1 year and 230.5% over 3 years, with a 160.8% return across 5 years. Recent coverage around McEwen has focused on the company as investors reassess precious metals exposure and capital allocation across the...