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Murphy USA’s board previously declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.63 per share (US$2.52 annualized), a 29% increase from its first-quarter 2025 payout and in line with its fourth-quarter 2025 dividend, payable on March 5, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 23, 2026. This step-up in regular cash returns can be read as management signaling confidence in the business’s capacity to sustain shareholder distributions. We’ll now examine how this higher, sustained dividend level...

Earlier in February 2026, Brunswick Corporation’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.44 per share, payable on March 13, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 23, 2026. This higher cash return to shareholders sits alongside the company’s recent revenue growth, highlighting how Brunswick is pairing operational progress with direct capital returns. Next, we’ll examine how Brunswick’s latest dividend increase fits into its investment narrative...

Why Amcor’s latest sustainability moves matter for shareholders Amcor (AMCR) has just rolled out its AmPrima recycle ready film with Fonterra Oceania for shredded cheese packaging, while also publishing a report on European consumer acceptance of post consumer recycled content in supermarket packaging. Together, these updates highlight how Amcor is positioning its product portfolio around recyclability and post consumer recycled materials, at a time when brands and regulators are pushing...

ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) is back in focus after an analyst upgrade, citing preliminary fourth quarter volume running ahead of the industry, stronger revenue and margin signals, and a sizeable convertible notes deal funding buybacks. See our latest analysis for ZTO Express (Cayman). The recent analyst upgrade and the $1.5b convertible notes plan come against a backdrop of firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 15.37% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.93%, even...

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock has been whipsawed recently as higher oil prices pressured airline shares, then a Supreme Court decision striking down broad Trump tariffs shifted attention to potential cost relief for globally exposed companies like Delta. See our latest analysis for Delta Air Lines. That tariff ruling and the recent oil price spike have played into a broader recovery story, with Delta’s 90 day share price return of 14.46% and 1 year total shareholder return of 17.12% pointing to...

PACCAR (PCAR) has been in focus after reporting strong quarterly and full-year results, with CEO Preston Feight calling out the company’s fourth most profitable year and 87 consecutive years of profitability. See our latest analysis for PACCAR. That backdrop has been reflected in PACCAR’s recent market performance, with a 30 day share price return of 5.3% and a 90 day share price return of 25.38%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 154.90% points to strong longer term compounding and...

Diamondback Energy, NasdaqGS:FANG, announced a major consolidation move in the Permian Basin, positioning itself as a leading independent US oil producer. The deal focuses on scaling production, lowering operating costs, and prioritizing capital returns to shareholders. The company highlighted the potential for higher free cash flow and a sharper focus on efficiency across its expanded footprint. For investors watching NasdaqGS:FANG, this consolidation follows a period of strong stock...

What Laureate Education’s recent performance means for investors Laureate Education (LAUR) has drawn attention after a year total return of 70.28% alongside annual revenue of US$1.70b and net income of US$281.66m, prompting investors to reassess what is currently priced into the stock. See our latest analysis for Laureate Education. Recent trading has cooled, with a 1-day share price return decline of 3.41% and a 7-day share price return decline of 5.58%, even as the 1-year total shareholder...

Lucid Group Stock: Recent Performance Snapshot Lucid Group (LCID) has stayed under pressure recently, with the share price closing at US$9.55 and total return showing declines over the past week, month, past 3 months, year, and 3 year period. See our latest analysis for Lucid Group. At the current share price of US$9.55, Lucid Group’s recent 7 day share price return of a 7.1% decline and year to date share price return of a 14.35% decline sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of a...

Recent performance snapshot for TechnipFMC (FTI) TechnipFMC (FTI) has seen its share price move recently, with a 2.8% gain over the past day, 3.5% over the past week, and a 17.0% rise over the past month. Looking a bit further back, the stock shows a 42.5% return over the past 3 months, 34.2% year to date, and a 119.3% total return over the past year, based on current data provided. See our latest analysis for TechnipFMC. The recent 1 month share price return of 17.0% builds on a strong...

Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) is back in focus after Q2 2026 results, with management lifting full year EPS growth guidance and pointing to faster adoption of its Distributed Ledger Repo platform and new Asian client wins. See our latest analysis for Broadridge Financial Solutions. Despite the upbeat Q2 2026 update and growing interest in its Distributed Ledger Repo platform, Broadridge’s 30 day share price return of 14.71% and year to date share price return decline of 19.71% have...

In recent days, Innodata Inc has seen its short interest rise to 4.65 million shares, meaning 15.18% of its regular float is now sold short, a higher level than most peers in its sector. This elevated short positioning highlights growing investor skepticism around Innodata’s near-term outlook, setting it apart from a peer group where bearish bets are materially lower on average. We’ll now examine how this sharp rise in bearish positioning could influence Innodata’s AI-driven growth...

NextEra Energy (NEE) just approved a higher regular quarterly dividend of $0.6232 per share, a 10% increase versus last year, reinforcing its focus on consistent income for shareholders. See our latest analysis for NextEra Energy. The recent dividend increase comes against a backdrop of firm share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.69% and a year to date share price return of 13.90%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 32.79% points to gains that extend beyond short term...

APi Group recently raised its 2025 net revenue guidance to comfortably above the prior midpoint range of US$7.83–US$7.93 billion and issued 2026 guidance of US$8.40–US$8.60 billion, citing strong organic growth in both service and project revenues. This upgraded outlook has coincided with bullish analyst commentary and increased insider buying, pointing to growing confidence in management’s earnings plans and business mix. With APi Group now projecting higher revenue and organic growth,...

Why recent downgrades and insider selling matter for GitLab (GTLB) Recent downgrades from Barclays and Cantor Fitzgerald, alongside insider selling, have put GitLab (GTLB) under pressure. This has prompted investors to reassess how competitive risks and leadership actions line up with the current share price. See our latest analysis for GitLab. GitLab shares have been under heavy pressure recently, with a 1 day share price return of negative 8.18% and a 30 day share price return of negative...

Earnings event puts Innovex International (INVX) in focus Investor attention is centering on Innovex International (INVX) ahead of its quarterly earnings release on February 23, 2026, as traders weigh how fresh results and any guidance could influence sentiment toward the stock. See our latest analysis for Innovex International. At a share price of $25.47, Innovex International has seen a 13.15% 90 day share price return and a 53.71% 1 year total shareholder return, which highlights recent...

Analyst upgrade and dividend move Cheniere Energy into focus Wolfe Research’s upgrade of Cheniere Energy (LNG) to Outperform, together with the company’s declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.555 per share, has brought fresh attention to the liquefied natural gas exporter among income and growth focused investors. See our latest analysis for Cheniere Energy. At a share price of US$226.47, Cheniere Energy has recently seen a 9.22% 1 month share price return and a 14.49% year to date share...

News (NWSA) continues to draw interest as investors weigh its recent share performance, including a negative move over the past month and past 3 months, against its current earnings profile and multi segment media footprint. See our latest analysis for News. At a share price of $23.65, News has seen a 4.09% 7 day share price return after a weaker 30 day share price return of 11.85% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.51%, which together indicate fading momentum following stronger...

MarketAxess overview and recent share performance MarketAxess Holdings (MKTX) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up about 6% over the past month and roughly 12% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for MarketAxess Holdings. Those recent gains build on a 12.01% 3 month share price return, but they sit against a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 5.03%. Short term momentum is improving, while longer term performance remains weak. If this...

VNET Group (NasdaqGS:VNET) runs data centers and cloud infrastructure services in China, providing exposure to hosting, interconnectivity, and value-added IT services across sectors including e commerce, gaming, and financial firms. See our latest analysis for VNET Group. VNET’s share price has pulled back recently, with a 1-day share price return of 4.78% decline and a 7-day share price return of 14.13% decline, yet it still shows stronger momentum over longer periods. This includes a 30-day...

TransUnion (TRU) has given investors a cluster of fresh information to weigh, including fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, a new dividend, updated 2026 guidance, and progress on its share buyback program. See our latest analysis for TransUnion. At a share price of $76.20, TransUnion has experienced recent share price pressure, with a 30 day share price return of a 9.21% decline and a year to date share price return of an 8.56% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of a 16.45%...

Recent analyst commentary around Simply Good Foods (SMPL) has focused on the return of Joe Scalzo as CEO, a leadership change that has drawn fresh attention to the company’s brand performance and growth priorities. See our latest analysis for Simply Good Foods. Simply Good Foods’ share price has faced pressure over the past year, with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 54.68% and a 5 year total shareholder return decline of 42.03%. The latest 7 day share price return of 6.02% has...

What recent performance tells you about Gilead Sciences (GILD) Gilead Sciences (GILD) has drawn attention after a strong run, with the stock up about 11% over the past month and 21% in the past 3 months, supported by solid reported revenue and net income figures. See our latest analysis for Gilead Sciences. At a share price of $151.40, Gilead Sciences has paired a strong 30 day share price return of 11.38% with a 1 year total shareholder return of 41.55%, hinting that recent momentum is...

Sportradar Group (SRAD) recently signed a multi-year agreement with NBC to supply data and broadcast technology for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 NBA seasons, putting its AI powered GameFrame system in front of U.S. basketball audiences. See our latest analysis for Sportradar Group. The NBC agreement lands at a mixed moment for investors, with the latest share price at $17.76 and a 7.83% 7 day share price return contrasting with a 23.84% decline year to date and a 16.46% 1 year total shareholder...