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Why AMG's latest earnings are in focus Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) is back on investor radars after reporting second quarter 2026 results, along with a fresh buyback update and a small cash dividend tied to its common stock. See our latest analysis for Affiliated Managers Group. That backdrop helps explain why Affiliated Managers Group’s recent earnings and buyback update have coincided with a clear upswing in sentiment, with a 30 day share price return of 11.27% feeding into a 1 year...

SiriusPoint (SPNT) stock is in focus after the company reported second quarter 2026 results, with net income and earnings per share above the prior year, along with an update on its long running share buyback program. See our latest analysis for SiriusPoint. The latest earnings beat and completed buyback tranche come after a mixed few weeks for SiriusPoint’s share price, with a 7 day share price return of down 9.05% and a 30 day share price return of down 2.84%. Even so, the year to date...

Last week, Lightbridge Corporation's (NASDAQ:LTBR) stock jumped 13%, but insiders who sold US$303k worth of stock in...

Pentair plc recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$932.6 million and net income of US$128.6 million, both lower than the prior-year period, alongside modestly reduced earnings per share. At the same time, Pentair updated its 2026 outlook to reflect lower expected sales and operating income as it right-sizes channel inventory ahead of the 2027 pool season and excluded the anticipated Taco Group Holdings acquisition from its guidance. We’ll now examine how...

As you might know, DXC Technology Company ( NYSE:DXC ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. Although revenues of...

We wouldn't blame Associated Banc-Corp ( NYSE:ASB ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

Tetra Tech, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TTEK ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its...

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TCMD ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price...

We wouldn't blame Nucor Corporation ( NYSE:NUE ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Stephen...

As you might know, Meritage Homes Corporation ( NYSE:MTH ) recently reported its second-quarter numbers. Meritage Homes...

We wouldn't blame F5, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FFIV ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Nikhil Mehta...

Celebrations may be in order for Quanta Services, Inc. ( NYSE:PWR ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...

Global data is pointing to steady growth, easing inflation pressures in many regions and lower bond yields as oil prices retreat. That mix can support fast growing stocks where management is confident enough to hold meaningful stakes alongside outside investors. The Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener focuses on exactly that type of company, where analysts and insiders share an optimistic outlook. Insider ownership can help align decisions with long term value creation...

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$1,256.6 million and net income of US$96.8 million, marking a sharp year-on-year improvement in both revenue and profitability. Over the first half of 2026, the company’s net income rose to US$159.3 million as higher earnings per share from continuing operations highlighted stronger operating performance. We’ll now explore how this jump in quarterly earnings and profitability could affect Kaiser...

Global shipping and logistics stocks are suddenly back in focus as talks around the Strait of Hormuz raise fresh questions about how secure key trade routes really are. A potential deal involving the U.S., Iran, and Oman, along with a sharp move in oil prices, is already feeding through to market expectations for companies that move goods and manage ports. For investors, this is less about guessing headlines and more about understanding which businesses are most exposed to this news. This...

Main Street Capital (NYSE:MAIN) declared higher regular dividends for Q4 2026. The company announced a 3.9% year over year increase in its recurring Q4 dividend payout. Main Street Capital also declared a special supplemental cash dividend payable in September 2026. The supplemental dividend will be funded from undistributed taxable income. Main Street Capital operates as a business development company, providing financing to lower middle market and middle market businesses. Income focused...

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock is back in focus after the company secured a multi year, $397 million contract from the United States Space Force to develop, launch, and operate advanced Flatellites for the SB AMTI surveillance program. See our latest analysis for Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab’s latest U.S. Space Force win comes after a busy few weeks that included a record launch contract for suborbital missions and new Electron deals for QPS-SAR. The stock’s recent moves reflect shifting expectations...

SpaceX plans to launch a mobile service using its Starlink satellite network from 2027. This move would introduce a new competitor to established US wireless carriers, including Verizon Communications. The service is expected to target coverage gaps and underserved regions using satellite broadband. Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is now facing the prospect of a new kind of rival that blends satellite connectivity with mobile service. The stock trades at $46.88, with the share price up...

Markets are on edge as joint U.S. and Japan efforts to support the yen put fresh attention on U.S. Treasuries, long term yields and the health of major financial institutions. Rising U.S. yields, questions around central bank policy and the risk of contagion across bonds and currencies all influence how banks and insurers are priced. This article looks at three U.S. financial stocks from our screener that appear especially exposed to these cross currents. It examines how each one might...

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) has attracted fresh attention after announcing that its Hyland Landfill in Angelica, New York is now producing Renewable Natural Gas using Waga Energy’s WAGABOX technology. See our latest analysis for Casella Waste Systems. This Hyland Landfill announcement comes after a mixed period for Casella Waste Systems, with the share price at $91.50 and a year to date share price return that is down 7.25%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 34.94% points to a...

Extreme drought across Europe has turned rivers like the Rhine and Danube into chokepoints for energy and freight, pushing more traffic and cost pressure onto rail and road networks. For investors, that raises the question of which rail and road transportation stocks might gain from shifting cargo routes and which might struggle with higher input and congestion costs. This article looks at three stocks from a Rail and Road Transportation & Logistics screener that are directly exposed to this...

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,713 million and net income of US$35 million, and its board approved a quarterly interim dividend of US$0.10 per ordinary share payable on September 24, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 10, 2026. The sharp year-over-year improvement in profitability alongside the continuation of a regular cash dividend may reinforce investor confidence in both Ardagh Metal Packaging’s earnings quality...

Alvotech (NasdaqGM:ALVO) is back in focus after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration closed its May 2026 inspection of the Reykjavik manufacturing facility with a Voluntary Action Indicated classification. See our latest analysis for Alvotech. The FDA update and fresh BLA activity have arrived during a sharp swing in sentiment toward Alvotech, with a 7 day share price return of 23.87% contrasting with a year to date share price decline of 23.20% and a 1 year total shareholder return that is...

CNA Financial (CNA) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, along with a reaffirmed quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share. See our latest analysis for CNA Financial. Despite the strong second quarter 2026 report and steady dividend, CNA Financial’s recent share price has cooled, with the stock down over the past week but still showing a solid 90 day share price return of 21.94% and a 5 year total...