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In late March 2026, Akamai Technologies announced it had been awarded a new data communications contract vehicle by the State of Montana, simplifying how state and local agencies and educational institutions can procure its security and cloud computing solutions through a pre-competed, compliance-enabled framework. This contract not only broadens Akamai’s reach into U.S. public sector and education markets but also offers other states a ready-made procurement path via reciprocal agreements,...

If you are asking whether Assured Guaranty at about US$81.10 is offering good value or carrying more risk, the key clues sit in its recent returns and how that stacks up against its underlying fundamentals. The share price is roughly flat over the past week with a 0.4% decline, and has fallen 6.7% over the last month and 8.6% year to date, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 63.0% and 102.7% respectively. These mixed returns often reflect shifting views on risk and reward,...

Why New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) is on investor radars New Oriental Education & Technology Group (EDU) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at US$56.42 and showing mixed returns over the past year and the past 3 months. For readers tracking performance, the company shows a 1 day return of a 0.8% decline, a 7 day gain of 1.2%, and a month gain of 7.4%, while the past 3 months reflect a 2.4% decline. See our latest analysis for New...

In late March 2026, Chevron announced leadership changes, appointing Daniel Woodall as Chief Health, Safety and Environment Officer and moving current HSE chief Marissa Badenhorst to lead its Pascagoula and Pasadena refineries from May 1, 2026, reinforcing oversight of operational safety and environmental performance across key assets. These moves signal Chevron’s emphasis on elevating health, safety and environmental expertise directly into frontline refining leadership, potentially...

For investors wondering whether Harrow at US$35.31 still offers value after a strong run, or if the easy gains are behind it, this article focuses squarely on what the current price implies. The stock has delivered a 46.8% return over the past year and a very large 5-year gain of 414.7%. However, the year-to-date move sits at a 29.3% decline, with shorter term returns of a 0.2% decline over 7 days and an 8.5% decline over 30 days. These mixed returns set the scene for a closer look at what...

Analyst attention and fresh financing put Sonoco Products in focus Sonoco Products (SON) is back on investors’ radar after Deutsche Bank began coverage and the company secured access to a new US$300 million unsecured delayed draw term loan facility arranged with Wells Fargo and a lender group. See our latest analysis for Sonoco Products. At a share price of US$54.84, Sonoco Products has delivered a 23.6% 90 day share price return and a 24.9% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting...

In late March and early April 2026, ARMOUR Residential REIT extended its external management agreement with ARMOUR Capital Management LP through March 31, 2033, and confirmed an April 2026 common dividend of US$0.24 per share alongside monthly Series C preferred dividends of US$0.14583 per share for April, May, and June 2026. This combination of a longer management horizon and reaffirmed common and preferred payouts highlights the company’s emphasis on operational continuity and consistent...

Nissay Asset Management Corporation recently chose Virtu Financial’s Triton execution management system to streamline its multi-asset trading across global markets, following a comprehensive vendor evaluation and an initial go-live for Japanese domestic flow in 2025. The decision highlights Virtu’s growing presence in institutional trading technology, combining tailored Algo Wheel and analytics capabilities with an existing multi-year relationship anchored by transaction cost analysis. Next,...

In March 2026, Mattermost launched a Joint Development Program to co-develop Mattermost Docs, a self-hosted, on-premise successor to Atlassian’s Confluence for defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure organizations facing Confluence Server and Data Center retirement deadlines through 2029. This initiative highlights how Atlassian’s cloud-only direction is creating a gap for air-gapped and sovereign environments, encouraging specialized competitors to build tightly integrated,...

Morgan Stanley recently upgraded Equity Residential from Equalweight to Overweight, citing the past resilience of its core markets and the relative strength of its urban, coastal apartment portfolio. The bank also highlighted Equity Residential’s increased West Coast exposure, pause on Sun Belt acquisitions, and intention to fund share repurchases with asset sale proceeds as key positives for its outlook. We’ll now explore how Morgan Stanley’s focus on Equity Residential’s stronger West...

Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV:SCZ) has laid out a busy FY 2025 so far, with Q3 revenue of US$79.989 million, basic EPS of US$0.18 and trailing 12 month EPS of US$0.67 backed by trailing revenue of US$305.267 million and net income of US$59.614 million. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$70.314 million in Q1 2025 to US$73.295 million in Q2 2025 and then to US$79.989 million in Q3 2025. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from US$0.11 to US$0.24 and then US$0.18,...

If you are wondering whether Antero Midstream’s current share price reflects its true worth, the starting point is to look closely at what recent returns and valuation signals are telling you. The stock last closed at US$22.75, with a 7 day return of 3.4% decline, a 30 day return of 0.3% decline, a year to date return of 26.8% and a 1 year return of 33.2%, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are very large. These returns give important context for anyone assessing value, as they show how the...

First Horizon Corporation has announced that on May 1, 2026 it will redeem all outstanding 6.600% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, at US$25.00 per related depositary share (US$10,000 per preferred share equivalent), with no Series C securities remaining after redemption. An interesting aspect of this move is how retiring an entire preferred series could alter First Horizon’s capital mix and future dividend obligations. Next, we’ll examine how the full...

March deliveries and tech announcements draw fresh attention Li Auto (NasdaqGS:LI) has attracted fresh attention after reporting March deliveries of 41,053 vehicles and unveiling new autonomous driving technology, along with plans to introduce an updated Li L9 in the second quarter of 2026. See our latest analysis for Li Auto. The share price has picked up in recent weeks, with a 7.1% year to date share price return and an 8.3% 1 month share price return, although the 1 year total shareholder...

In late March 2026, ASIC and the Reserve Bank released a highly critical report on ASX Limited’s governance, risk management and culture, prompting the exchange to commit to a comprehensive reform and technology program while regulators imposed a A$150,000,000 capital charge until improvements are completed. Amid this scrutiny, ASX moved to refresh its board by appointing former Cboe Australia CEO Vic Jokovic as a non-executive director, signalling an effort to bring deeper market...

Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) has appointed Amie Thuener, a senior finance executive from Alphabet, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Thuener will succeed current CFO Kirsten Spears, who is retiring from the role. The appointment brings experience in financial reporting, corporate governance, and large scale technology transactions into Broadcom’s executive team. Broadcom operates across semiconductor and infrastructure software markets, with a focus on AI related workloads and recent software...

Lindsay (LNN) opened its Q2 2026 reporting season with steady operational momentum, backed by recent quarter revenue of about US$155.8 million and basic EPS of roughly US$1.55, while trailing twelve month figures show total revenue of US$665.9 million and EPS of US$6.79 alongside earnings growth of 7.3% over the past year. Over the last six reported quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$153.6 million and US$187.1 million, with basic EPS ranging from about US$1.00 to...

Recent sector reports have put Westpac Banking (ASX:WBC) in focus after highlighting its above average net interest margin and strong lending driven income, prompting investors to reassess the bank’s valuation and risk profile. See our latest analysis for Westpac Banking. Despite the focus on its above average net interest margin and lending income, the recent 4.7% 30 day share price decline and softer 7 day share price return suggest some cooling momentum after a stronger 1 year total...

Investors may be wondering if Marathon Petroleum at US$241.73 is still offering value after such a strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the price. The stock has seen a 2.6% pullback over the last 7 days, alongside gains of 14.0% over 30 days, 46.4% year to date, and 92.0% over the past year, so recent returns may be changing how investors view its risk and reward profile. Recent coverage has focused on Marathon Petroleum as an established US refiner with a long...

UiPath (PATH) drew fresh attention after expanding Chief Technology Officer Raghu Malpani’s remit to Chief Product and Technology Officer, while also unveiling new agentic AI solutions aimed at finance, retail, manufacturing, and financial services customers. See our latest analysis for UiPath. Even with this fresh push into agentic AI and the expanded product leadership role for Raghu Malpani, UiPath shares have seen mixed momentum. The 1-day share price return is 2% and the 90-day share...

Yum! Brands (YUM) has drawn fresh attention after appointing Kathleen K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for Yum! Brands. The appointment of Kathleen Oberg comes as Yum! Brands trades at US$156.09, with a 1 day share price return of 1.55% and a 90 day share price return of 3.72%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 1.46% and 5 year total...

Investors may be wondering whether ServiceNow's current share price still reflects its long term potential, or if recent moves have created a more attractive entry point. The stock last closed at US$102.0, with returns of a 1.6% decline over 7 days, a 9.9% decline over 30 days, a 30.8% decline year to date, and a 34.1% decline over 1 year. This compares with a 7.8% gain over 3 years and a 2.7% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on how software names like ServiceNow are being...

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) is under scrutiny after roughly $285 million in assets were stolen in the Drift Protocol hack. Millions in USDC linked to the exploit reportedly moved through Circle's Cross Chain Transfer Protocol without quick intervention. The episode is drawing fresh criticism of Circle's compliance processes, wallet freezing approach, and broader risk controls. Circle runs USDC and related settlement infrastructure that many crypto platforms and developers rely on for...

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi recently received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for Dupixent to treat adults with moderate-to-severe bullous pemphigoid, backed by a pivotal LIBERTY-BP-ADEPT trial showing over four times more patients on Dupixent achieved sustained remission versus placebo through Week 36. This decision adds a seventh Japanese indication for Dupixent and introduces the first targeted, non-immunosuppressant therapy for a rare, relapsing skin...