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Verizon Communications (VZ) has kicked off a broad turnaround effort after confirming the exit of consumer division chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath, appointing Alfonso Villanueva as interim leader and planning 13,000 job cuts plus 179 store franchisations. See our latest analysis for Verizon Communications. Those leadership changes and cost cuts come after a strong run in the share price, with a 26.79% 1 month share price return and 22.06% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return...

If you are wondering whether Salesforce's current share price reflects good value or lingering risk, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$185.43, with returns of a 2.4% decline over 7 days, a 23.1% decline over 30 days, a 26.9% decline year to date and a 43.4% decline over 1 year. This is set against an 11.6% gain over 3 years and a 24.0% decline over 5 years. Recent headlines around Salesforce have focused on its position as a large enterprise software provider, ongoing product...

Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) is integrating its benefits offerings with Centro Benefits Research's digital broker carrier platform. The move aligns with findings from Hartford's Future of Benefits Study on employer demand for simpler, tech driven benefits solutions. The collaboration focuses on streamlining how brokers and employers access and manage Hartford's employee benefits products. For investors watching NYSE:HIG, the integration with Centro Benefits Research arrives as the...

What recent returns say about Mercury General stock With no single headline event driving attention, Mercury General (MCY) has been on investors’ radar after recent share price moves. These include a last close of US$94.76 and positive returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Mercury General. That recent strength adds to a steadier picture, with a 6.5% 1 month share price return and a 7.6% 3 month share price return sitting alongside a 70.6% 1 year total...

As February begins, the United States stock markets have shown strong performance, with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 experiencing significant gains. This positive momentum in the market presents an opportunity to explore stocks that may be undervalued, potentially trading below their estimated intrinsic value. Identifying such stocks requires a keen understanding of current market conditions and economic indicators to evaluate their true potential amidst...

As February begins, U.S. stock markets have shown a strong start with major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment amid economic developments such as a new trade deal with India. In this thriving market environment, companies that exhibit high insider ownership often signal confidence from those who know the business best, making them potentially attractive options for growth-focused investors seeking...

As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown robust performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. This market momentum sets a promising backdrop for exploring investment opportunities in various sectors. Despite its somewhat outdated terminology, the concept of penny stocks remains significant as these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials...

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a surge, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing strong performances despite recent economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown and shifting trade dynamics. In this vibrant yet complex environment, discovering lesser-known stocks that have potential for growth can be an intriguing prospect for investors looking to diversify their portfolios amidst evolving market conditions.

Boston Scientific’s fourth-quarter 2025 results, reported on February 4, 2026, showed sales rising to US$5,286 million and net income to US$672 million, alongside full-year sales of US$20.07 billion and net income of US$2.90 billion, while director Yoshiaki Fujimori later confirmed he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company coupled this earnings report with guidance calling for double-digit reported and organic net sales growth in 2026, even as investors...

Why Unum Group is on investors’ radar today Unum Group (UNM) has drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months despite solid profitability figures. See our latest analysis for Unum Group. At a share price of US$70.82, Unum Group’s recent 7 day and 30 day share price declines suggest momentum has cooled in the short term, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remain...

Cohu (NasdaqGS:COHU) reported strong Q4 revenue growth alongside a larger than expected quarterly loss. Management pointed to increasing demand tied to high-bandwidth memory and AI related markets. The company highlighted design wins and solid order activity in automotive, computing, and advanced packaging. Cohu, which supplies test and handling equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, is focusing on areas where chip complexity and performance requirements are rising. High-bandwidth...

Crocs (CROX) has released its FY 2025 figures, reporting Q3 revenue of US$996.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.72. This sits alongside a trailing 12-month profile showing total revenue of about US$4.1 billion and basic EPS of US$3.27. Over recent quarters, the company’s revenue has remained within a relatively narrow range between US$937.3 million and US$1.15 billion. Basic EPS, however, has been more volatile, shifting from a Q2 loss of US$8.82 per share to positive results in Q1 and Q3...

Guardant Health has launched a Community Colorectal Cancer Screening Grant Program ahead of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The program offers free access to its FDA approved Shield blood test for primary colorectal cancer screening in adults 45 and older. The initiative targets underserved communities by pairing no cost tests with education and outreach on early cancer detection. For investors tracking Guardant Health, NasdaqGS:GH, the grant program adds a fresh public health angle to a...

If you are wondering whether Ball's current share price really reflects what the business is worth, this article walks through the key valuation angles to help you frame that question clearly. Over the short term, Ball's share price has moved by 0.8% over the last week, 20.2% over the last month, 25.1% year to date, with a 37.4% return over 1 year and 21.3% over 3 years, compared with a 21.4% decline over 5 years. Taken together, these figures give a mixed picture of how the market has...

In recent days, DXC Technology has completed an enterprise-wide deployment of Amazon Quick, opened new AI-focused hubs in London and Sofia, and expanded its Assure Commercial & Specialty platform with PoloWorks to support additional Lloyd’s syndicates. Together, these moves highlight DXC’s push to turn its own large-scale AI adoption into customer-facing services while deepening its role in the London insurance market’s digital modernization. We’ll now examine how DXC’s Amazon Quick rollout...

If you are wondering whether JPMorgan Chase is still good value at around US$302.64 per share, this article walks through what the current price might be implying and how that stacks up against several valuation checks. The stock has had mixed recent returns, with a 2.4% decline over the last 7 days and a 2.7% decline over the last 30 days. The 1 year return sits at 11.8% and the 3 year and 5 year returns are 129.1% and 136.0% respectively. Recent headlines around JPMorgan Chase have focused...

Primerica (PRI) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$853.7 million, basic EPS of US$6.16 and net income of US$197.0 million, alongside a combined ratio of 66.3% that gives an immediate read on underwriting profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$803.4 million and basic EPS of US$4.99 in Q4 2024 to US$853.7 million and US$6.16 in Q4 2025. Trailing 12 month revenue sits at about US$3.3 billion and EPS at US$23.02, setting the stage for investors to...

Global Ship Lease (GSL) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 24. See our latest analysis for Global Ship Lease. The latest dividend decision lands after a strong period for shareholders, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 78.63% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 142.17%. The share price near US$37.19 has also seen positive shorter term momentum,...

Voya Financial, Inc. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, reporting revenue of US$2,111 million and net income of US$140 million for the quarter, and full-year revenue of US$8,189 million with net income of US$654 million, alongside plans for a US$150 million share repurchase in early 2026. The company is highlighting momentum in its Retirement and Investment Management businesses, integration benefits from the OneAmerica acquisition, and the launch of a new retirement...

If you are wondering whether D.R. Horton is fairly priced or offering value at its current share price, this article walks through the key numbers to help you frame that question clearly. The stock recently closed at US$164.59, with returns of 4.1% over 7 days, 2.3% over 30 days, 12.9% year to date, 28.8% over 1 year, 74.5% over 3 years and 121.2% over 5 years. These figures may influence how investors think about both growth potential and risk. Recent coverage around D.R. Horton has focused...

Similarweb (SMWB) has drawn fresh attention after launching AI Studio, an enterprise AI intelligence platform that lets clients query its extensive digital data through conversational research, deep reports, and auto generated dashboards for business decision support. See our latest analysis for Similarweb. The AI Studio launch and Bloomberg Terminal integration arrive during a weak patch for the stock, with Similarweb’s 30 day share price return of 39.16% and year to date share price return...

Matic recently announced a partnership with nCino to embed its home insurance marketplace directly into nCino’s mortgage point of sale platform, allowing borrowers to shop for coverage within the digital loan process. This integration extends nCino’s mortgage workflow into adjacent insurance services, potentially making its platform more valuable to both lenders and borrowers. Next, we’ll examine how embedding Matic’s home insurance marketplace into nCino’s mortgage platform could influence...

Why Gaming and Leisure Properties Is On Investors’ Radar Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has drawn attention after a recent stretch of steady share performance, with modest gains over the past month and past 3 months prompting a closer look at its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Gaming and Leisure Properties. At a share price of US$46.20, Gaming and Leisure Properties has seen steady momentum build, with a 30 day share price return of 2.51% and a 5 year total shareholder return...

If you are trying to figure out whether CAVA Group's share price lines up with its fundamentals, the valuation story is where things start to get interesting. The stock last closed at US$63.61, with a 7 day return of a 1.5% decline, a 30 day return of a 7.2% decline, a year to date return of 5.1% and a 1 year return of a 51.3% decline, which may catch the eye of investors thinking about potential upside or changing risk. Recent coverage around CAVA Group has mainly focused on its position...