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S&P Global faces governance-focused shareholder proposals ahead of its May 2026 annual meeting. Shareholders are seeking greater transparency around charitable contributions. Another proposal aims to lower thresholds required to call special shareholder meetings. The board has recommended voting against both proposals. For investors following NYSE:SPGI, these proposals put attention on how the company handles transparency and shareholder rights at a time when governance topics are drawing...

Mercado Pago, the fintech arm of MercadoLibre, recently confirmed it is discontinuing its Mercado Coin cryptocurrency in Brazil, a 2022-launched cashback loyalty token, and will automatically convert any remaining balances not used or sold by April 17 into Brazilian reais. At the same time, MercadoLibre is emphasizing its US dollar-pegged Meli Dolar stablecoin and AI-driven customer service tools, highlighting a shift toward more scalable digital assets and technology-enabled efficiency...

Apollo Global Management has been hit by multiple securities class action lawsuits alleging it misled investors about historical business interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, with law firms urging shareholders who bought between May 10, 2021 and February 21, 2026 to consider joining the cases. At the same time, Apollo remains active on the deal front, including a reported near US$10.00 billion bid for Atlantic Aviation alongside GIC and interest in Continental’s ContiTech unit, underscoring...

Recent share performance and what it might signal Rogers (ROG) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run in its shares, with the price near US$117.96 and a total return of about 12% over the past month and 23% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Rogers. That recent momentum sits on top of a 28.3% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of about 109.7%, although the 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns remain negative. This suggests a sharp...

The Simply Good Foods Company recently reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$326.01 million and a net loss of US$159.7 million, reversing from a profit a year earlier, alongside guidance for full-year 2026 net sales of US$1.31 billion to US$1.35 billion, implying a 7% to 10% decline year over year. The swing to losses was driven in part by a very large US$249 million non-cash impairment on the Atkins and OWYN brands, even as the company continued its long-running...

Rocket Lab (RKLB) just wrapped up a sizeable at-the-market equity raise and inked a fresh multi-launch agreement with iQPS, a pairing that puts both funding capacity and contract demand in sharper focus. See our latest analysis for Rocket Lab. Those new contracts and fresh capital come after a sharp share price rally that has cooled recently, with a 1 day share price return of 1.96%, a 90 day share price return showing a 19.8% decline, and a very large 3 year total shareholder return. This...

Avalara and Fiserv’s Clover platform recently integrated an embedded DAVO-powered tool that automates sales tax calculation, daily set-asides, filing, and remittance directly within Clover for small businesses. Ahold Delhaize USA also extended its use of Fiserv technology by rolling out Pay by Bank for online grocery orders, underscoring how Fiserv’s embedded payments and compliance capabilities are becoming more tightly woven into large retailers’ digital ecosystems. We’ll now explore how...

Earlier this month, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions was awarded a US$446.8 million‑potential Other Transaction Agreement as prime contractor for the U.S. Space Force’s Ground Management and Integration work on the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking program, building the ground infrastructure for Medium Earth Orbit missile‑tracking satellites. This win highlights Kratos’ expanding role as a key integrator of software‑defined, cyber‑accredited ground systems, leveraging its OpenSpace...

Vistra Corp. recently launched and priced a private offering of US$4.00 billion of senior unsecured notes across multiple maturities, largely to repay or redeem existing debt and fund general corporate purposes. This refinancing reshapes the company’s debt profile by replacing nearer-term obligations, such as 2027 senior notes and a term loan facility, with longer-dated bonds that are guaranteed by key subsidiaries. We’ll now examine how this large debt refinancing, aimed at extending...

WD-40 (WDFC) has just posted Q2 2026 revenue of US$161.7 million. Investors looking at the broader picture will see trailing 12 month revenue at about US$636.5 million and basic EPS of US$6.59 paired with net income of US$89.3 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$146.1 million in Q2 2025 to US$161.7 million in Q2 2026, with basic EPS across recent quarters ranging from about US$1.29 to US$2.20. This sets up the latest print as part of a steady, margin conscious story...

Kinsale Capital Group, a U.S. specialty insurer focused on hard-to-place risks, has attracted heightened investor attention ahead of its recent earnings release, with analysts projecting earnings per share to increase by 26.68% versus the same quarter last year. This interest builds on a track record of expanding profitability, as reflected in Kinsale’s 43.9% compounded annual EPS growth over the past five years and strong net premium expansion. We’ll now examine how investor optimism around...

Why Allstate (ALL) Is Back in Focus Recent moves by Zacks Research, Barclays, and Wells Fargo on Allstate (ALL), along with its upcoming Q1 2026 earnings release, have put the insurer squarely on investors' watchlists. With expectations for very large adjusted EPS growth versus last year and fresh analyst commentary in play, the next few weeks could be important for how the market assesses Allstate's current valuation and capital return plans. See our latest analysis for Allstate. Allstate's...

Lotus Technology (NasdaqGS:LOT) has just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of US$137.4 million, a net loss of US$65.4 million and basic EPS of a US$0.10 loss. The trailing twelve months show revenue of US$627.3 million and a net loss of US$818.3 million, or EPS of a US$1.24 loss. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue moving from US$271.5 million in FY 2024 Q4 to US$92.8 million in FY 2025 Q1, then to US$125.5 million in Q2 and US$137.4 million in Q3...

Stock performance snapshot and business overview Carpenter Technology (CRS) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $435.30 and posting double digit total returns over the past year and past 3 years. The US based specialty metals manufacturer generates revenue of $2.94b and net income of $434.7m, serving aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, energy, industrial, and consumer markets across its Specialty Alloys Operations and Performance...

CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) has drawn fresh attention after refinancing key property loans and pairing those moves with a higher first quarter dividend, including a special cash payout for shareholders. See our latest analysis for CBL & Associates Properties. The refinancing moves and higher dividends appear to sit alongside firm price momentum, with a 12.82% 90 day share price return and a very strong 1 year total shareholder return of 101.35% pointing to building confidence. If you...

Why Nike stock is back in focus Nike (NKE) is back on investors’ radar after a sharp slide to multi year lows, driven by disappointing earnings, lower sales guidance, margin pressure, and fresh questions about its long running turnaround. The stock’s pullback comes as the company works through leadership changes in its innovation group and intense competition, particularly in China. This has prompted more cautious commentary from analysts and a closer look at the current risk reward trade...

FTI Consulting expanded its senior leadership in Australia’s mining sector with three former Big Four mining leaders. The firm added a senior financial services transformation expert to support clients in the Middle East. These hires underline FTI Consulting’s focus on complex resources and financial services work outside its core US market. FTI Consulting, NYSE:FCN, is leaning further into international growth themes with added depth in mining advisory and financial services...

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings: Recent Performance Snapshot MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (MTSI) has drawn fresh attention after a strong recent run in its share price, with the stock showing double digit returns over the month and the past 3 months. For context, the company has a market value of about US$18.6b and focuses on analog semiconductor solutions used in wireless base stations, optical networks, radar, satellite communications and data centers. Its revenue stands at...

JD.com (JD) drew fresh attention after investor Michael Burry disclosed a new position, calling the stock attractive following recent declines. Many traders are weighing this signal more heavily than its latest bond issuance. See our latest analysis for JD.com. At a share price of $28.93, JD.com has seen a 1 day share price return of 2.08% and a 30 day share price return of 2.92%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 17.79% and 5 year total shareholder return of 57.27% indicate that longer...

Why Vital Farms is suddenly back on investors’ radar Vital Farms (VITL) is drawing fresh attention after a series of securities class action lawsuits and sharply more cautious analyst views following disruptions tied to its new enterprise resource planning system. See our latest analysis for Vital Farms. The legal headlines and analyst downgrades have gone hand in hand with a sharp reset in expectations, with a 30 day share price return of 28.07% decline and a year to date share price return...

Wondering whether PayPal Holdings' share price now reflects its true worth or if the market is still mispricing the stock. Over the past year, the stock has returned negative 27.3%, with year-to-date returns at negative 22.2%. This may shape how you think about both risk and potential future payoff. Recent coverage has focused on PayPal's position in digital payments and competition among large fintech and tech players, which helps frame why sentiment around the shares has been shifting...

Lam Research (NasdaqGS:LRCX) reported fiscal Q2 2026 results that significantly exceeded prior expectations. The company highlighted strong revenue performance tied to AI focused semiconductor demand and improved operational metrics. Shares reached an all time high, with the stock up 20.7% over the past week and 42.5% year to date, closing at $263.66. Sesha Varadarajan was elevated to COO and Cadence CEO Dr. Anirudh Devgan joined the board, signaling increased focus on R&D and AI centric...

Nuvation Bio recently reported that the European Medicines Agency validated its Marketing Authorization Application for taletrectinib (IBTROZI) to treat advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer, starting a formal review process that could eventually unlock US$30,000,000 in milestone payments from partner Eisai if approval in the European Union is granted. This regulatory progress in Europe adds a fresh potential revenue stream and external validation for Nuvation Bio’s oncology...

BlackRock (BLK) is preparing to launch the iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, ticker IQQ. The fund will offer direct exposure to the tech heavy index at a time when investors already have several growth focused ETFs. See our latest analysis for BlackRock. Recent headlines around the IQQ filing and changes to BlackRock's revolving credit facility come as the stock trades at US$999.31, with a 30 day share price return of 5.06%, a year to date share price return decline of 7.90%, and a 1 year total...