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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...
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...
NasdaqGS:NTRA
NasdaqGS:NTRABiotechs

Natera Expands MRD Ambitions With Latitude Study And AI NVIDIA Deal

Natera (NasdaqGS:NTRA) published validation data for its Latitude tissue free molecular residual disease assay in colorectal cancer. The peer reviewed study reports high sensitivity and specificity for colorectal cancer detection and supports regulatory submissions. Natera also announced new multimodal AI powered diagnostics that combine AI with pathology data for its Signatera MRD platform. The company entered a collaboration with NVIDIA focused on accelerating AI model development and...
NasdaqCM:AIRJ
NasdaqCM:AIRJMachinery

AirJoule Technologies (AIRJ) Valuation After ASU A250 Testing Milestone And Ongoing Commercialization Journey

AirJoule Technologies (AIRJ) shares are in focus after the company delivered and commissioned its A250 atmospheric water harvesting system at Arizona State University, kicking off rigorous third-party academic testing. See our latest analysis for AirJoule Technologies. The new ASU deployment and recent equity raise come after a choppy year for investors, with a 90 day share price return of a 31.82% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 58.95% loss. The 1 day move of 8.76% and 7...
NYSE:FUN
NYSE:FUNHospitality

Six Flags (FUN) Taps High-Coupon Debt: Smart Balance-Sheet Move or Costly Capital Allocation Shift?

In mid-January 2026, Six Flags Entertainment closed a private offering of US$1.00 billion in 8.625% senior notes due 2032 to redeem its lower-coupon 2027 notes and pay associated interest. This refinancing extends the company’s debt maturity profile while highlighting ongoing debates over its capital allocation priorities amid activist investor pressure on its balance sheet and real estate. With this sizeable high-coupon refinancing reshaping Six Flags’ liabilities, we’ll now examine how...
NYSE:RVLV
NYSE:RVLVSpecialty Retail

Revolve Opens Grove Flagship As Valuation Questions Linger For Investors

Revolve Group (NYSE:RVLV) has opened a new flagship store at The Grove in Los Angeles. The store introduces a retail concept that blends premium and luxury fashion with experiential design. The location features in house and emerging brands, a dedicated men's section, and authenticated pre owned luxury goods. The concept includes sustainability initiatives with a focus on circular fashion. For investors watching NYSE:RVLV, this move adds a fresh physical touchpoint in one of Los Angeles'...
NasdaqGS:CTBI
NasdaqGS:CTBIBanks

Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) EPS Jump Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narrative

Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$71.8 million and EPS of US$1.51, capping a twelve month stretch that delivered total revenue of US$270.2 million and EPS of US$5.44. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved from US$60.0 million in Q3 2024 to US$71.8 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has shifted from US$1.23 to US$1.51, setting up a year where net income reached US$98.1 million on a trailing basis. With net margins running in...
NYSE:Q
NYSE:QSemiconductor

Assessing Qnity Electronics (Q) Valuation After A Strong Recent Share Price Run

Event context and recent stock move Qnity Electronics (Q) has been attracting attention after a recent share price move, with the stock up 8.0% over the past day and 14.3% over the past week. Across a longer stretch, Qnity Electronics shows a month return of 25.4%, while year to date the stock is up 20.9%. This has prompted investors to look more closely at its fundamentals and current valuation signals. See our latest analysis for Qnity Electronics. With the latest share price at $102.7,...
NYSE:HNI
NYSE:HNICommercial Services

HNI Manufacturing Exit Tests Integration Plan And Undervaluation Thesis

HNI Corporation is exiting its Wayland, NY facility and consolidating manufacturing into other locations. The move follows its integration of Kimball International and is intended to streamline the combined manufacturing network. The company expects meaningful annual cost savings and productivity gains from this reorganization. For investors watching NYSE:HNI, this manufacturing exit comes as the stock trades at $47.53, with a 3 year return of 74.5% and 5 year return of 70.7%. Shares are up...
NasdaqGS:TNYA
NasdaqGS:TNYABiotechs

Tenaya Therapeutics (TNYA) Valuation After 2026 Gene Therapy Updates And US$60 Million Capital Raise

Tenaya Therapeutics (TNYA) is back in focus after updating investors on its heart disease gene therapy programs, outlining 2026 clinical milestones alongside a recent US$60 million capital raise that extends its cash runway. See our latest analysis for Tenaya Therapeutics. At a recent share price of US$0.72, Tenaya’s 1 day share price return of 1.95% follows a 90 day share price return decline of 57.39% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 44.07%. This suggests that near term...
NYSE:VIK
NYSE:VIKHospitality

Viking’s New PGA TOUR Alliance Might Change The Case For Investing In Viking Holdings (VIK)

In early January 2026, Viking and the PGA TOUR announced a multi-year marketing partnership running through 2030 that names Viking the Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, with extensive brand campaigns across the TOUR’s media and digital platforms. This alignment ties Viking’s brand to a global, golf-focused audience, potentially broadening its reach among higher-spending leisure travelers who closely follow PGA TOUR events. Next, we’ll examine how Viking’s new PGA...
NYSE:APG
NYSE:APGConstruction

Did Upbeat Analyst Calls on APi Group’s (APG) Earnings Outlook Just Shift Its Investment Narrative?

In recent days, APi Group has attracted renewed attention after several analysts issued more positive ratings and highlighted its strong projected earnings growth and improving cash flow trends. This cluster of upbeat assessments not only underscores shifting perceptions of APi Group’s business quality, but also encourages investors to revisit assumptions about its business mix, capital allocation, and risk profile. Next, we’ll examine how this stronger analyst sentiment around APi Group’s...
NasdaqGS:CLOV
NasdaqGS:CLOVHealthcare

Is Canaccord’s Endorsement of Clover Health (CLOV) Validate Its Tech-Driven Path to Profitability?

Earlier this week, Canaccord Genuity reiterated its positive view on Clover Health, pointing to the company’s technology-first care model, solid membership growth to about 153,000, rising revenues, and sustained adjusted EBITDA profitability as reasons for confidence in its progress toward profitability. The endorsement underscores how Clover Health’s combination of strong member retention and operational efficiencies is becoming central to its evolving business and financial profile. Next,...
NasdaqGS:VSEC
NasdaqGS:VSECAerospace & Defense

Rising Margins but Tight Cash: Could VSE’s Reinvestment Strategy Reframe the VSEC Story?

In recent months, VSE Corporation reported solid quarterly results alongside long-term revenue growth and wider operating margins, reflecting improved operational efficiency. An interesting angle is that this profitability progress has come even as heavy reinvestment has kept free cash flow margins under pressure. Next, we’ll examine how this combination of stronger operating margins and reinvestment-driven cash flow strain shapes VSE’s investment narrative today. We've found 13 US stocks...
NYSE:DX
NYSE:DXMortgage REITs

Is Dynex Capital (DX) Pricing Reflect Recent Mortgage REIT Headwinds Accurately

If you are wondering whether Dynex Capital's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. The stock recently closed at US$14.37, with reported returns of 2.2% over 7 days, 3.2% over 30 days, 2.1% year to date, 33.3% over 1 year, 51.6% over 3 years and 43.4% over 5 years, which may influence how investors think about both growth potential and risk. Recent news coverage around Dynex Capital has focused on its position within the diversified financials space and...