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Hercules Capital (HTGC) has been drawing investor attention after a period of mixed recent returns, with a small gain over the past 3 months but declines over the past year and year to date. See our latest analysis for Hercules Capital. At a share price of US$18.68, Hercules Capital’s short term picture looks mixed, with modest recent share price moves contrasted by a stronger backdrop over time. This is highlighted by a 3 year total shareholder return of 73.50% and a 5 year total shareholder...

West Bancorporation (WTBA) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$23.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.44, capping a trailing twelve month stretch that produced US$95.2 million in revenue and US$1.92 in EPS. Over that period, revenue moved from US$78.8 million to US$95.2 million while EPS rose from US$1.43 to US$1.92, indicating that earnings have grown faster than revenue as the bank converted more of its income into profit. With net profit margins higher over the last year and...

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$5,595.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.94, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$23.6 billion and EPS of US$10.37 that frame the full year earnings picture. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$5,297.2 million in Q4 2024 to US$5,595.9 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS has been reported at US$1.92 and US$1.94 respectively, giving investors a clear read on how top line and per share profits...

Anthropic is pursuing a $20b fundraising round that is larger than its original goal, drawing fresh attention to AI infrastructure capacity. IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN) is expanding its AI infrastructure partnerships, including a long term agreement with Microsoft focused on high performance computing. These developments connect a major AI model developer’s capital plans with growing demand for data center resources that IREN is working to supply. For investors tracking AI related names, IREN now...

First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$228.7 million and EPS of US$0.65. Trailing twelve month revenue was US$861.8 million and EPS was US$2.68. Over the past year, the company’s revenue increased from US$756.1 million to US$861.8 million and EPS moved from US$2.42 to US$2.68. This coincided with earnings growth of 11.7% over the last 12 months, compared with a 5-year average of 6.8% per year. Investors may weigh this growth and a 3.47% dividend...

Apple (AAPL) just delivered a record fiscal first quarter, with iPhone 17 driving all time iPhone revenue, Services posting strong growth, and new AI moves with Google and Q.ai sharpening investor focus. See our latest analysis for Apple. Apple’s latest results and AI announcements come after a choppy start to 2026, with a 7 day share price return of 4.13% but a 30 day share price decline of 5.00%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 9.94% and 3 year total shareholder return of...

IonQ has entered a definitive agreement to acquire SkyWater Technology (NasdaqCM:SKYT), aiming to build a vertically integrated full stack quantum and semiconductor platform in the United States. The combined company is expected to focus on quantum chip development and manufacturing capabilities for government and commercial customers. Multiple law firms have launched investigations into whether the transaction terms and process are fair to SkyWater shareholders. For you as an investor,...

If you are wondering whether Jabil's share price still offers value, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the stock, this article walks through what the numbers indicate about where the price stands today. The stock last closed at US$243.92, with returns of 5.3% over 30 days, 1.5% year to date, 50.2% over 1 year, a gain of about 3x over 3 years, and an even larger gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Jabil's positioning in electronics manufacturing and supply...

Bloom Energy (BE) is back in focus after an American Electric Power subsidiary exercised a long term offtake option worth roughly US$2.65 billion for its solid oxide fuel cells, tied to rising AI data center power needs. See our latest analysis for Bloom Energy. That contract has arrived after a powerful run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 79.36% and a year to date share price return of 58.59%. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 5 year total...

Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$20.8 million and EPS of US$0.90, set against trailing 12‑month revenue of US$79.9 million and EPS of US$3.44 that came with 30.4% earnings growth over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from US$71.9 million and EPS of US$2.61 on a trailing basis a year ago to the latest US$79.9 million and US$3.44, while quarterly revenue has ranged between US$16.7 million and US$20.8 million through 2025. With...

In late January 2026, Union Pacific reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$6,085 million, essentially flat year on year, while net income rose to US$1,848 million and full-year 2025 results reached record levels despite softer freight demand and weather disruptions. The company’s progress in safety, service quality and operating efficiency, alongside ongoing merger efforts with Norfolk Southern, is emerging as a central driver of its longer-term rail freight ambitions. We’ll now examine...

Farmers National Banc (FMNB) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $12.85 and showing mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Farmers National Banc. At a share price of $12.85, Farmers National Banc has seen short term weakness, with a 7 day share price return of a 7.62% decline, while longer term total shareholder returns over three and five years sit at 2.99% and 14.51% respectively. This may...

If you are wondering whether Ionis Pharmaceuticals at US$83.88 is starting to look expensive or still offers value, you are not alone. The stock has returned 2.6% over the last 7 days, 6.2% over 30 days, 5.3% year to date and 151.7% over the past year, with 103.6% over 3 years and 41.2% over 5 years, which will naturally shape how investors think about its risk and return profile. Recent coverage around Ionis has focused on its position in the pharmaceuticals and biotech space, where...

Lyft has appointed transportation safety veteran Deborah Hersman to its Board of Directors and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective January 25, 2026, drawing on her experience at the National Transportation Safety Board, National Safety Council, and Waymo. Her combination of safety, regulatory, and autonomous vehicle expertise gives Lyft a governance voice deeply rooted in both public policy and emerging mobility technology. We’ll now examine how Hersman’s safety and...

LendingClub (LC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$354.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.36, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of US$1.18 on revenue of about US$1.33 billion. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.16 billion to roughly US$1.33 billion on a trailing basis, while EPS shifted from US$0.46 to US$1.18, alongside earnings growth of 164.3%. Together with higher reported profit margins compared with the prior year, these results...

Recent analyst commentary on Quanta Services (PWR) has turned more upbeat, with Wolfe Research and Seaport Research highlighting the company’s exposure to power, gas, transmission, data center projects, and clean energy demand. See our latest analysis for Quanta Services. The recent upbeat research coverage has landed on a stock that already has strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 12.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 56.48%, while the 5 year total shareholder...

Semiconductor capital spending is surging as chipmakers commit more funds to wafer fab equipment for AI and advanced process nodes. Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) is positioned as a key supplier of tools used in Gate-All-Around transistors and Backside Power Delivery technologies. Industry commentary points to a structural shift in global chip manufacturing investment that goes beyond routine quarterly spending cycles. Applied Materials, listed on NasdaqGS:AMAT, supplies equipment and...

If you are wondering whether Summit Therapeutics' share price still reflects its true worth after a volatile few years, you are not alone. The stock trades at US$15.40, with returns of an 11.3% decline over the past week, 11.9% decline over the past month, 12.1% decline year to date and 31.1% decline over the last year, set against a very large gain of around 3x over three years and 99.5% gain over five years. Recent news around Summit Therapeutics has focused on its position within the...

Quarterly results move Easterly Government Properties (DEA) into focus On October 27, Easterly Government Properties (DEA) reported quarterly results that management described as supporting consistent, compounding growth. This message coincided with an 11% stock gain over the past month. See our latest analysis for Easterly Government Properties. That upbeat earnings message has arrived after a mixed run, with an 8.3% 30 day share price return and 6.9% 90 day share price return, but a 1 year...

Nike recently announced it will cut about 775 jobs at its U.S. distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi as it consolidates facilities and increases automation to simplify its supply chain. Beyond cost-cutting, the move highlights how Nike is reshaping its operational backbone, leaning more heavily on technology to support its long-term turnaround efforts. We’ll now examine how this push toward greater automation and supply-chain simplification shapes Nike’s broader investment...

HCA Healthcare (HCA) drew fresh attention after releasing fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher sales and net income alongside a 2026 profit outlook above analyst expectations, a new US$10b share buyback program, and an increased dividend. See our latest analysis for HCA Healthcare. The shares have been volatile around the earnings release, with a 1 day share price return of -1.77% taking the price to US$482.53, but a 7 day share price return of 3.47% and 90 day share...

Honest Company (HNST) is back in focus after reporting mixed earnings, with profits ahead of expectations but sales lagging, and announcing plans to exit the Canadian market and its baby apparel business. See our latest analysis for Honest Company. The latest announcements appear to be weighing on sentiment, with Honest Company’s 90 day share price return of a 28.45% decline and 1 year total shareholder return of a 63.58% loss pointing to fading momentum even as management refocuses the...

V2X, Inc. recently announced a partnership with Amazon to deploy smart warehousing and automation technologies, including advanced computer-vision AI, across V2X-managed warehouses serving U.S. Government customers. This collaboration highlights how combining Amazon’s robotics and AI capabilities with V2X’s mission support footprint could reshape logistics, readiness, and decision-making for complex government operations. We’ll now examine how this Amazon-enabled push into AI-driven smart...

FormFactor (NasdaqGS:FORM) is facing long term profitability questions as revenue growth has lagged semiconductor peers over the past five years. Earnings per share have weakened over the same period, raising concerns about the company’s ability to translate sales into sustainable profit. Free cash flow margins have deteriorated as FormFactor has committed to heavier investment outlays, increasing financial strain. FormFactor, a provider of semiconductor testing and measurement solutions,...