Janus Henderson Group (NYSE:JHG) finds itself at the center of a valuation debate. While some models peg the asset manager as modestly undervalued, a deeper cash flow analysis suggests a starkly different picture, leaving investors to weigh competing narratives amid industry headwinds.
Fractyl Health's Revita procedure shows promise in maintaining weight after stopping GLP-1 drugs, with new six-month data prompting the company to seek a streamlined FDA pathway. A packed 2026 roadmap aims for a U.S. submission, but financial pressures loom.
Plains All American Pipeline's strategic pivot—selling its Canadian NGL unit for $3.8 billion to fund the acquisition of the EPIC Crude Oil Pipeline—has sharpened its focus on oil transportation. While a 10% distribution hike signals confidence, analyst downgrades and heightened options volatility ahead of earnings reveal deep divisions over the company's risk-reward profile.
Zillow Group (ZG) shares, hovering near $65, present a complex picture for investors. While the stock shows signs of a recent recovery, its five-year performance tells a story of significant decline, raising questions about whether current prices reflect underlying risks or hidden opportunity.
Having cemented its status as a trillion-dollar titan on the back of the AI boom, semiconductor leader Broadcom now sets its sights on sustained growth. We analyze the drivers behind its surge and what investors can expect in the coming year.
Motorpoint Group, the UK's largest independent car retailer, is showing signs of strain as its return on capital employed (ROCE) has fallen significantly over the past five years. While still above the industry average, the downward trend, coupled with rising current liabilities, suggests challenges ahead for the London-listed firm.
As European indices face headwinds, a select group of small-cap companies are seeing executives put their own money on the line. We examine three firms where insider buying signals conviction amidst broader uncertainty.
Altria Group reported adjusted earnings growth and robust shareholder returns for 2025, even as it grapples with a rapidly transforming nicotine market dominated by illicit flavored vapes and intense competition in oral tobacco.
Despite a challenging price environment, Murphy Oil (MUR) reported strong operational execution for 2025 and laid out a capital plan focused on funding key international and offshore projects. While near-term production is set to dip, CEO Eric Hambly highlighted a transformative discovery in Vietnam and strategic portfolio expansion as pillars for future growth.
National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported robust first-quarter earnings, driven by a 29% surge in upstream EBITDA. Executives highlighted progress on pipeline expansions, strategic hedging against volatile gas prices, and the planned acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio utility, while reaffirming full-year guidance.
Meritage Homes concluded a challenging 2025, citing affordability pressures and waning buyer confidence. While maintaining a cautious stance on incentives, the homebuilder is expanding its community footprint and boosting shareholder returns, betting on long-term demographic demand.
Jefferies raises price target on CS Disco following strong Q3 results fueled by its Cecilia AI platform, yet maintains a cautious 'Hold' rating as the company balances growth investments against profitability.
British Land Company PLC (LON:BLND) finds itself firmly in the hands of institutional investors, who control 88% of its shares. While this signals strong professional backing, it also raises questions about stock volatility and boardroom influence in the UK's property sector.
Despite a lowered price target following an analyst transition, TD Cowen maintains a bullish stance on Alphatec Holdings, citing undervalued growth drivers including a new regenerative bone graft partnership and a robust long-term revenue outlook.
Keefe Bruyette significantly raises its price target for Cipher Mining (CIFR), citing the company's strategic expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers as a key growth driver.
Wall Street firms Keefe Bruyette and BTIG have raised price targets on Core Scientific, citing the company's strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing infrastructure for AI as a key driver for future growth.
A sharp sell-off in Microsoft shares following its earnings report has ignited fresh fears over the profitability of massive AI investments, pulling major indexes lower and pushing the software sector into a bear market.
The IT infrastructure giant is deepening its SAP partnership with a new Center of Excellence and an AI-powered 'Clean Field' methodology, aiming to automate complex migrations and modernizations for enterprise clients. The strategic push highlights Kyndryl's attempt to pivot from low-margin maintenance work to higher-value AI-enabled transformation services.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust revenue growth exceeding 30% for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a healthy mergers and acquisitions pipeline and resilient performance in key sectors. Leadership expressed confidence in navigating a softening property insurance market while maintaining stable casualty pricing and talent retention.
Fueled by exceptional demand for its HOKA and UGG brands, Deckers Outdoor Corp. posted a robust third-quarter performance, prompting the company to raise its fiscal 2026 guidance. Executives pointed to strategic product launches, direct-to-consumer strength, and clean marketplace inventories as key drivers.
