Intuitive Surgical (ISRG +0.22%) is in its own bear market, down more than 30% from its early 2025 highs. Wall Street analysts are still upbeat on the future, however, with an average price target of $570. That would represent a full recovery and a gain of more than 30% from recent depressed levels. If history is any guide, Wall Street analysts are likely correct about the stock's recovery potenti...
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG +0.22%) is in its own bear market, down more than 30% from its early 2025 highs. Wall Street analysts are still upbeat on the future, however, with an average price target of $570. That would represent a full recovery and a gain of more than 30% from recent depressed levels. If history is any guide, Wall Street analysts are likely correct about the stock's recovery potential. And that remains true even though the price-to-earnings ratio is a lofty 51x. Here's what you need to know if you are thinking about buying Intuitive Surgical today. Intuitive Surgical has a strong business model Intuitive Surgical is a medical device company. That said, it is focused entirely on surgical robots, with its da Vinci surgical system. It is an industry leader in the space, with 11,395 systems installed worldwide at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up 12% from the prior year. There is clearly a strong demand for the da Vinci system. The number of surgeries performed by a da Vinci robot rose 17% year over year. That highlights the broad demand for robotic surgery that Intuitive Surgical is leaning into. And it shows why the company's true business strength isn't selling robots, but selling instruments, accessories, and services. Together, these three revenue items make up roughly 75% of the top line. They are annuity-like income streams that get more attractive every time the company sells another da Vinci system. Expand NASDAQ : ISRG Intuitive Surgical Today's Change ( 0.22 %) $ 0.95 Current Price $ 424.58 Key Data Points Market Cap $150B Day's Range $ 419.80 - $ 426.53 52wk Range $ 414.30 - $ 603.88 Volume 150.4K Avg Vol 2M Gross Margin 66.28 % The long-term outlook for the business is strong, given that Intuitive Surgical will benefit from selling new da Vinci systems, increased patient demand for robotic surgery, and its successful efforts to expand the robot's use cases. Wall Street is aware of Intuitive Surgical's success The problem is that invest...
Patient Capital Management fully exited its position in Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) during the first quarter, selling 2,794,343 shares in a trade estimated at $50.92 million based on quarterly average pricing, according to a May 14, 2026, SEC filing. According to a SEC filing dated May 14, 2026, Patient Capital Management sold all 2,794,343 shares of Mattel during the first quarter. The sale’s estimated v...
Patient Capital Management fully exited its position in Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) during the first quarter, selling 2,794,343 shares in a trade estimated at $50.92 million based on quarterly average pricing, according to a May 14, 2026, SEC filing. According to a SEC filing dated May 14, 2026, Patient Capital Management sold all 2,794,343 shares of Mattel during the first quarter. The sale’s estimated value was $50.92 million based on the average closing price over the quarter. The quarter-end change in position valuation, including price effects, was $55.44 million. The fund now holds no shares of Mattel. Mattel, Inc. is a leading global toy and children’s entertainment company with a broad portfolio of iconic brands and a significant international presence. Its strategy leverages brand strength, licensing partnerships, and multi-channel distribution to maintain a competitive edge in the consumer cyclical sector. Scale, brand recognition, and diversified revenue streams position Mattel as a key player in the global leisure and entertainment market. Continue reading
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. Get real-time updates and exclusive reporting. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. Defence ministers, military chiefs, diplomats and analysts have gathered in Singapore this weekend for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue , where regional security challenges will be discussed and a flurr...
This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. Get real-time updates and exclusive reporting. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. Defence ministers, military chiefs, diplomats and analysts have gathered in Singapore this weekend for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue , where regional security challenges will be discussed and a flurry of bilateral meetings held. It is expected to provide the first indication of US policy direction in the Indo-Pacific since the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing earlier this month, when the two sides agreed to reset ties and manage their disputes. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is delivering a keynote speech in Singapore on Saturday morning – an address that will be closely watched for signals on relations with China and how they could affect the region. American allies will also be keen to hear about Washington’s policy in the region, a year after Hegseth used the same event to push them to boost their military spending. Hegseth is expected to address regional and global concerns including the US commitment in the Asia-Pacific – especially with regards to the South China Sea and Taiwan – as well as AI rivalry and America’s war with Iran , which has plunged the world into the most severe energy crisis in decades. Officials from countries including Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, New Zealand and Australia are expected to attend the event. Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has skipped the forum – which Beijing regards as a US-led event – for a second year in a row. Beijing has in recent years pursued closer defence and security ties with its neighbours, especially Southeast Asian nations. This year’s three-day event will be the 23rd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue. Reporting by Albee Zhang, Amber Wang, Alcott Wei and Yuanyue Dang More from our coverage:
Executive order recognizes health department assessment as guide for federal government for childhood vaccines An executive order signed by Donald Trump with little fanfare on Friday could have a huge impact on the health of US children, as it instructs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines almost in half. The vague language of the...
Executive order recognizes health department assessment as guide for federal government for childhood vaccines An executive order signed by Donald Trump with little fanfare on Friday could have a huge impact on the health of US children, as it instructs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines almost in half. The vague language of the order, which refers to “a scientific assessment that compared United States childhood immunization recommendations with those of peer nations” published in January by anti-vaccine activist Robert F Kennedy’s health and human services department, does not explicitly state that the new recommendation removes vaccines against seven diseases from the schedule. hepatitis A hepatitis B meningitis rotavirus influenza Covid-19 Continue reading...
On May 14, 2026, Needham Investment Management disclosed a buy of 65,000 shares of nLIGHT (LASR 6.36%), an estimated $3.52 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 14, 2026, Needham Investment Management bought 65,000 additional shares of nLIGHT in the first quarter. The estimated transaction value w...
On May 14, 2026, Needham Investment Management disclosed a buy of 65,000 shares of nLIGHT (LASR 6.36%), an estimated $3.52 million trade based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 14, 2026, Needham Investment Management bought 65,000 additional shares of nLIGHT in the first quarter. The estimated transaction value was $3.52 million, calculated using the average closing price for the quarter. The quarter-end position value rose by $39.95 million, a figure that includes both trading activity and stock price movements. What else to know Following the buy, nLIGHT represented 5.6% of the fund’s reportable assets under management. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:LASR: $109.63 million (5.6% of AUM) NASDAQ:VICR: $84.04 million (4.3% of AUM) NYSE:VRT: $71.48 million (3.7% of AUM) NASDAQ:PDFS: $66.16 million (3.4% of AUM) NASDAQ:AIP: $64.98 million (3.3% of AUM) As of Friday, nLIGHT shares were priced at $74.12, skyrocketing nearly 400% over the past year while the S&P 500 has climbed about 28%. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of Friday) $74.12 Market Capitalization $4.2 billion Revenue (TTM) $289.84 million Net Income (TTM) ($14.73 million) Company snapshot nLIGHT designs and manufactures semiconductor and fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and beam control systems for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The firm generates revenue through direct product sales and advanced development contracts, serving both commercial and government markets. Its primary customers include manufacturers in the United States, China, South Korea, Europe, and defense industry clients requiring high-energy laser systems. nLIGHT is a technology company specializing in high-performance laser solutions for industrial and defense sectors. With a diversified product portfolio and a global sales network, the company leverages advanced photonics expertise to address demanding ap...
Key Points Voss Capital acquired 711,726 shares of Stride last quarter; the transaction value was estimated at $57.73 million based on quarterly average pricing. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value increased by $65.97 million, reflecting both trading and price movement. Post-trade, Voss Capital holds 850,000 shares valued at $74.94 million. 10 stocks we like better than Stride › Voss Capital...
Key Points Voss Capital acquired 711,726 shares of Stride last quarter; the transaction value was estimated at $57.73 million based on quarterly average pricing. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value increased by $65.97 million, reflecting both trading and price movement. Post-trade, Voss Capital holds 850,000 shares valued at $74.94 million. 10 stocks we like better than Stride › Voss Capital disclosed a significant purchase of Stride (NYSE:LRN) in its May 15, 2026, SEC filing, adding 711,726 shares in a transaction estimated at $57.73 million based on quarterly average pricing. What happened According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated May 15, 2026, Voss Capital increased its position in Stride (NYSE:LRN) by 711,726 shares during the first quarter. The estimated value of the shares acquired is $57.73 million, based on the average closing price over the quarter. The fund’s total position value in Stride rose by $65.97 million, a figure that includes both trading activity and stock price changes. What else to know This was a buy; the Stride stake represented 3.98% of Voss Capital’s reportable 13F assets under management as of March 31, 2026. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: FLYW: $158.59 million (9.1% of AUM) NASDAQ: CLBT: $133.32 million (7.6% of AUM) NYSE: GFF: $132.64 million (7.6% of AUM) NYSE: SRE: $121.95 million (7.0% of AUM) NASDAQ: EEFT: $104.53 million (6.0% of AUM) As of May 14, 2026, Stride shares were priced at $88.40, down about 40% from one year earlier and trailing the S&P 500, which is instead up about 28%. Company overview Metric Value Price (as of market close May 14, 2026) $88.40 Market capitalization $4 billion Revenue (TTM) $2.54 billion Net income (TTM) $308.12 million Company snapshot Stride delivers online curriculum, proprietary software systems, and educational services for K-12 students, as well as career learning programs for adult learners in fields such as information technology, healthcare, and busine...
"We are reforming how the NHS operates to make it easier to access care. We value the work of local Healthwatch organisations, but these changes will give patients and service users a stronger, clearer voice at the heart of health and social care."
"We are reforming how the NHS operates to make it easier to access care. We value the work of local Healthwatch organisations, but these changes will give patients and service users a stronger, clearer voice at the heart of health and social care."
Why Stable Systems Fail: The Illusion Of Institutional Control Authored by Luc Lelièvre via The Mises Institute, There is a persistent belief in modern political life that systems fail because they become fragile. Institutions, it is assumed, weaken under pressure and eventually break down. This intuition is not just incomplete—it is backward. Systems do not fail when they become fragile; they bec...
Why Stable Systems Fail: The Illusion Of Institutional Control Authored by Luc Lelièvre via The Mises Institute, There is a persistent belief in modern political life that systems fail because they become fragile. Institutions, it is assumed, weaken under pressure and eventually break down. This intuition is not just incomplete—it is backward. Systems do not fail when they become fragile; they become fragile because they have already lost contact with the realities they claim to govern. What appears as stability is not strength, but the final illusion of a structure that can no longer correct itself. This is not a matter of conspiracy or intent, it is structural. When institutions become more responsive to their own internal logic than to the world they were created to manage, this dynamic begins to unfold. As James C. Scott observed in Seeing Like a State , modern administrative systems must simplify in order to function. They translate complex, local, and context-dependent realities into legible categories, procedures, and metrics. This makes governance at scale possible—but it also creates systematic blind spots. At first, the displacement of reality is subtle. Signals are filtered, anomalies are treated as exceptions, friction is absorbed. From within the system, nothing appears fundamentally wrong: Processes continue, reports are generated, decisions are made. This is the phase most observers mistake for stability. In reality, the system becomes less responsive —not because it lacks information, but because it can no longer recognize what falls outside its categories. It does not consciously ignore reality; it simply ceases to register parts of it. As its categories harden, the system becomes more coherent, outputs are more consistent, procedures are more standardized. Language is more uniform, however, this coherence is achieved by exclusion, not mastery. Rigidity is not strength, it is the loss of adjustment. At this point, fragility appears to emerge under p...
Fintel reports that on May 29, 2026, Raymond James initiated coverage of Mechanics Bancorp (NasdaqGS:MCHB) with a Outperform recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 14.23% Upside As of May 15, 2026, the average one-year price target for Mechanics Bancorp is $16.58/share. The forecasts range from a low of $15.66 to a high of $17.85. The average price target represents an increase of 14.23% ...
Fintel reports that on May 29, 2026, Raymond James initiated coverage of Mechanics Bancorp (NasdaqGS:MCHB) with a Outperform recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 14.23% Upside As of May 15, 2026, the average one-year price target for Mechanics Bancorp is $16.58/share. The forecasts range from a low of $15.66 to a high of $17.85. The average price target represents an increase of 14.23% from its latest reported closing price of $14.51 / share. See our leaderboard of companies with the largest price target upside. The projected annual revenue for Mechanics Bancorp is 878MM, an increase of 27.63%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 0.73. What is the Fund Sentiment? There are 138 funds or institutions reporting positions in Mechanics Bancorp. This is an decrease of 56 owner(s) or 28.87% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to MCHB is 0.15%, an increase of 1.21%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 3.95% to 29,858K shares. The put/call ratio of MCHB is 0.57, indicating a bullish outlook. What are Other Shareholders Doing? Mechanics Bank Trust Department holds 2,302K shares representing 1.04% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,423K shares , representing a decrease of 48.71%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in MCHB by 49.53% over the last quarter. Vanguard Capital Management holds 2,080K shares representing 0.94% ownership of the company. Geode Capital Management holds 1,421K shares representing 0.64% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,368K shares , representing an increase of 3.67%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in MCHB by 43.62% over the last quarter. GW&K Investment Management holds 1,133K shares representing 0.51% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,233K shares , representing a decrease of 8.84%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in MCHB b...
Fintel reports that on May 29, 2026, Susquehanna upgraded their outlook for Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) from Neutral to Positive. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 38.31% Downside As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Dell Technologies is $195.60/share. The forecasts range from a low of $111.10 to a high of $315.00. The average price target represents a decrease of 38.31% from ...
Fintel reports that on May 29, 2026, Susquehanna upgraded their outlook for Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) from Neutral to Positive. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 38.31% Downside As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Dell Technologies is $195.60/share. The forecasts range from a low of $111.10 to a high of $315.00. The average price target represents a decrease of 38.31% from its latest reported closing price of $317.05 / share. See our leaderboard of companies with the largest price target upside. The projected annual revenue for Dell Technologies is 106,415MM, a decrease of 20.59%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 6.11, a decrease of 27.79% from the prior forecast. What is the Fund Sentiment? There are 1,667 funds or institutions reporting positions in Dell Technologies. This is an decrease of 151 owner(s) or 8.31% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to DELL is 0.22%, an increase of 2.94%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 8.61% to 282,154K shares. The put/call ratio of DELL is 1.29, indicating a bearish outlook. What are Other Shareholders Doing? Vanguard Capital Management holds 19,437K shares representing 5.98% ownership of the company. Bank Of America holds 14,395K shares representing 4.43% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 13,384K shares , representing an increase of 7.02%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in DELL by 64.62% over the last quarter. Invesco holds 8,915K shares representing 2.74% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,301K shares , representing an increase of 18.10%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in DELL by 58.94% over the last quarter. Vanguard Portfolio Management holds 8,016K shares representing 2.47% ownership of the company. Geode Capital Management holds 7,723K shares representing 2.38% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reporte...
Fintel reports that on May 29, 2026, Maxim Group initiated coverage of Alpha Cognition (NasdaqCM:ACOG) with a Buy recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 174.75% Upside As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Alpha Cognition is $16.32/share. The forecasts range from a low of $14.14 to a high of $18.90. The average price target represents an increase of 174.75% from its la...
Fintel reports that on May 29, 2026, Maxim Group initiated coverage of Alpha Cognition (NasdaqCM:ACOG) with a Buy recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 174.75% Upside As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for Alpha Cognition is $16.32/share. The forecasts range from a low of $14.14 to a high of $18.90. The average price target represents an increase of 174.75% from its latest reported closing price of $5.94 / share. See our leaderboard of companies with the largest price target upside. The projected annual revenue for Alpha Cognition is 25MM, an increase of 132.30%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 0.40. What is the Fund Sentiment? There are 27 funds or institutions reporting positions in Alpha Cognition. This is an decrease of 2 owner(s) or 6.90% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to ACOG is 0.50%, an increase of 28.36%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 32.43% to 10,532K shares. What are Other Shareholders Doing? Opaleye Management holds 2,562K shares representing 11.77% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,071K shares , representing an increase of 19.17%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ACOG by 4.31% over the last quarter. Solas Capital Management holds 1,925K shares representing 8.84% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,968K shares , representing a decrease of 2.26%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ACOG by 16.28% over the last quarter. AWM Investment holds 1,672K shares representing 7.68% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter. Cable Car Capital holds 1,382K shares representing 6.35% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,060K shares , representing an increase of 23.30%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ACOG by 1,043.28% over the last quarter. Ikarian Capital holds 1,056K shares representing 4...
Fintel reports that on February 6, 2025, Macquarie upgraded their outlook for Li Auto Inc. - Depositary Receipt () (NasdaqGS:LI) from Neutral to Outperform. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 31.96% Upside As of January 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for Li Auto Inc. - Depositary Receipt () is $32.75/share. The forecasts range from a low of $25.92 to a high of $43.41. The average price t...
Fintel reports that on February 6, 2025, Macquarie upgraded their outlook for Li Auto Inc. - Depositary Receipt () (NasdaqGS:LI) from Neutral to Outperform. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 31.96% Upside As of January 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for Li Auto Inc. - Depositary Receipt () is $32.75/share. The forecasts range from a low of $25.92 to a high of $43.41. The average price target represents an increase of 31.96% from its latest reported closing price of $24.82 / share. See our leaderboard of companies with the largest price target upside. The projected annual revenue for Li Auto Inc. - Depositary Receipt () is 227,554MM, an increase of 60.34%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 6.03. What is the Fund Sentiment? There are 293 funds or institutions reporting positions in Li Auto Inc. - Depositary Receipt (). This is an increase of 11 owner(s) or 3.90% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to LI is 0.34%, an increase of 6.37%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 1.21% to 80,085K shares. The put/call ratio of LI is 0.97, indicating a bullish outlook. What are Other Shareholders Doing? Aspex Management holds 10,644K shares. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,865K shares , representing an increase of 35.50%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LI by 175.67% over the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies holds 7,701K shares. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 7,254K shares , representing an increase of 5.81%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LI by 35.04% over the last quarter. Xiamen Xinweidachuang Investment Partnership holds 7,512K shares. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,153K shares , representing a decrease of 21.85%. BRILLIANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT holds 3,484K shares. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,267K shares , representing a decrease of 22.48%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in LI by ...