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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Feb, 17 2026 US stock futures are slightly weaker this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.25% and Nasdaq futures off around 0.6%, as investors weigh softer inflation against a cooling growth pulse. The US 10 year Treasury yield is sitting near a 2 and a half month low, which reflects hopes that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, something that could lower mortgage and borrowing costs. At the same time, recent...

If you are wondering whether CNO Financial Group is fairly priced or has more room to run, you are in the right place to unpack what the current share price may be implying. The stock recently closed at US$43.06, with returns of 0.0% over the last 7 days, 3.7% over 30 days, 2.0% year to date and 5.1% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 86.0% and 98.0% respectively. Recent coverage of CNO Financial Group has focused on its share price performance and how investors...

As you might know, Moderna, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MRNA ) just kicked off its latest annual results with some very strong...

If you are wondering whether Power Solutions International's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current market price might be implying about the business. The stock last closed at US$98.77, with returns of 18.3% over 7 days, 30.0% over 30 days, 60.5% year to date and 158.7% over 1 year. The 3 year return is very large and the 5 year return is also very large. Recent coverage has focused on the scale of the share price move and what it...

The most recent earnings report from Mattel, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MAT ) was disappointing for shareholders. However, our...

10-K filing puts M/I Homes’ latest pivot in focus M/I Homes (MHO) has drawn fresh investor attention after its latest 10-K detailed a 2% revenue decline tied to fewer homes delivered and lower average selling prices, along with increased land investment and share repurchases. See our latest analysis for M/I Homes. The recent 10-K and insider selling come against a backdrop of strong positive momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 9.06% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.44%,...

We wouldn't blame Cummins Inc. ( NYSE:CMI ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that William...

The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from DuPont de Nemours, Inc. ( NYSE:DD ), despite the profit...

If you are wondering whether WesBanco is reasonably priced or leaving value on the table, starting with a clear check on its current valuation can help you frame that question. The stock last closed at US$36.65, with returns of 6.6% over the past month, 9.9% year to date and 4.9% over the past year, while the last 7 days showed a 1.3% decline. Recent coverage of WesBanco has focused on its position among regional banks and how investors are weighing its risk profile against peers. This helps...

In recent commentary, DXP Enterprises’ performance over the past five years was highlighted, with annualized revenue growth of 13% and a very large total return since early 2021, alongside earnings per share compounding at 50.1% annually. This combination of faster-than-sector revenue expansion and strong per-share earnings growth has set DXP apart from many industrial peers and appears to have drawn increased investor attention. With DXP’s earnings per share compounding at 50.1% annually,...

In February 2026, Universal Corporation reported that third-quarter 2025 sales fell to US$861.29 million and net income to US$33.25 million, with both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations decreasing versus the prior year, and nine-month results showing similarly lower sales and earnings. Alongside these weaker earnings, the company paid no attention to its previously announced buyback program during the latest quarter while still affirming a US$0.82 quarterly...

Grindr's majority shareholder has sold a significant stake after ending buyout talks for NYSE:GRND. The company is facing a fiduciary investigation that focuses on board conduct and oversight. Grindr is testing a premium AI powered subscription service at a relatively high price point. For investors watching NYSE:GRND, this cluster of events lands on a stock that has already been under pressure. The share price sits at $10.08, with returns of 17.0% over the past 30 days, 24.3% year to date,...

If you are wondering whether GameStop's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. This article will focus on what the numbers say about the stock rather than the hype around it. Recently, the share price closed at US$23.57, with an 11.7% gain over 30 days, a 14.3% return year to date, a 5.0% decline over 7 days and an 11.6% decline over the past year. The 3-year and 5-year returns sit at 15.4% and 112.1% respectively. These moves have kept GameStop in the spotlight, as...

SiTime (NasdaqGM:SITM) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Renesas Electronics' timing unit. The potential deal would be SiTime's largest acquisition to date and a major expansion of its core timing business. The transaction has not been confirmed, but reports suggest the deal size is substantial and discussions are well progressed. SiTime focuses on MEMS based precision timing solutions that are used across communications, data centers, automotive and industrial applications. The...

If you are trying to figure out whether Huntsman is a bargain or a value trap at around US$13.21, you will want to see how the current share price lines up with a few different valuation yardsticks. The stock has returned 1.2% over the last week and 10.9% over the last month, while year to date it is up 29.6% but still shows a 16.8% decline over 1 year, a 50.0% decline over 3 years and a 43.6% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns have put fresh attention on Huntsman, with recent...

Associated Banc-Corp recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations, authorized a new US$100,000,000 share repurchase program, and declared a regular cash dividend payable in March 2026, while an executive sold US$427,000 of stock alongside option exercises and FMR LLC reduced its holdings at year-end 2025. Taken together with currently favorable value metrics, these corporate actions suggest management is prioritizing capital returns and balance sheet discipline...

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. recently announced that its board approved a 10% increase in the 2026 annual dividend rate to US$2.20 per share, with a quarterly payout of US$0.55 scheduled for March 16, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 2, 2026. This higher dividend underscores management’s confidence in the company’s earnings strength and cash generation, even as recent shareholder returns have been weaker and options markets imply expectations of a sizeable future share price move. We’ll...

Noble (NE) is back in focus after mixed fourth quarter 2025 results, softer 2026 revenue guidance of US$2.8b to US$3.0b, and a US$0.50 quarterly dividend, even as analysts have turned more optimistic. See our latest analysis for Noble. That backdrop helps explain why Noble’s recent earnings miss and softer 2026 revenue guidance have not stopped the share price from climbing. A 30 day share price return of 40.17% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 69.57% suggest momentum has been...

If you are trying to figure out whether Crescent Energy at around US$10.23 is a bargain or a value trap, you are in the right place. The stock is up 22.1% over the last 30 days and 20.2% year to date, even though the 1 year return sits at a 27.6% decline and the 7 day move is a modest 0.7% decline. Recent news coverage has focused on Crescent Energy's position in the US energy sector and how its share price has been reacting to changes in investor sentiment toward oil and gas producers...

If you are wondering whether Agilysys at around US$81.50 is priced for opportunity or already reflecting much of its prospects, this article is for you. The stock has seen sharp recent moves, with a 5.3% decline over the last 7 days, a 28.4% decline over the last 30 days and a 29.4% decline year to date, while the 5 year return sits at 35.9%. These swings have come as investors react to ongoing developments in the broader software sector and shifting sentiment toward growth oriented names,...

Citigroup’s fresh Buy initiation on Adecoagro (NYSE:AGRO) on February 16, 2026, paired with its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value rating, is putting this agricultural producer squarely on many investors’ watchlists. See our latest analysis for Adecoagro. At a share price of $8.65, Adecoagro has had a mixed run. Its 30-day share price return is 5.75% and its 90-day share price return is 10.19%, while its 1-year total shareholder return shows a decline of 7.93%. This contrasts with 3-year and...

In early February 2026, NOV Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing quarterly revenue of US$2,277 million, a net loss of US$78 million, and US$70 million of goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, alongside guidance for a 1% to 3% year-over-year revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026. At the same time, management highlighted that tighter acquisition criteria, a completed buyback of 36,959,834 shares for US$544.64 million, and a focus on portfolio efficiency are intended to...

Envista Holdings (NVST) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $28.97. For investors, the question now is how this dental-focused business lines up against its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Envista Holdings. The recent rise to a 1 month share price return of 14.78% and 90 day share price return of 51.44% comes after a weaker 3 year total shareholder return of 24.71%. This suggests momentum has picked up recently. If Envista’s move has...

Erasca recently presented at Guggenheim Securities’ Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026, outlining progress on its ERAS-0015 molecular glue and ERAS-4001 KRAS inhibitor programs, including early partial tumor responses without dose-limiting toxicities and Phase 1 data anticipated later in 2026. An interesting angle for investors is how ERAS-0015’s early safety and response profile, alongside plans for combination approaches, could shape perceptions of Erasca’s emerging RAS-focused...