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In late June and early July 2026, ASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited removed Merk Investments as adviser, elevated Paul Kazarian to President and Principal Executive Officer, and shifted portfolio oversight to an internal Board-led investment committee tied to Saba Capital Management. Former adviser Axel Merk has since urged SEC scrutiny, alleging misaligned interests, limited precious metals mining experience on the new committee, and serious governance concerns affecting shareholder...

Belite Bio (BLTE) is back in focus after announcing that new Phase 3 clinical trial results for its lead drug candidate, Tinlarebant, will be presented at major ophthalmology conferences later this year. See our latest analysis for Belite Bio. Belite Bio’s share price has been volatile around its clinical milestones, with a 1 day share price return of 5.04% and a 30 day share price return of 7.44%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 162.70% and 3 year total shareholder return of more than...

With AI optimism back in focus, semiconductor stocks rebounding, and the Dow crossing 53,000, income investors are weighing how this mix of growth enthusiasm and easing inflation pressures could affect long term dividend payers. The Blue-Chip Dividend Growth Stocks screener focuses on large U.S. companies with established dividend track records and moderate payout habits that may appeal if you want potential stability alongside market upside. This article looks at three stocks from that...

Event overview: Korn Ferry’s agreement to acquire AMS Korn Ferry (KFY) has entered a definitive agreement with OMERS Private Equity to acquire UK based AMS. This transaction would combine two established players in global talent and organizational consulting. The planned AMS acquisition comes alongside several recent capital allocation decisions at Korn Ferry. Together, these developments give investors additional information to reassess how the stock reflects the company’s consulting scale...

With Kevin Warsh stepping in as Federal Reserve Chair and dropping forward guidance, interest rate moves may now surprise markets more often, and price swings could be sharper when big economic data hits. For investors who prefer steadier returns over drama, that shift puts extra focus on larger companies with moderate volatility, solid fundamentals, and meaningful dividend potential. This article looks at how that backdrop links to our Low Volatility Stocks screener and discusses 3 stocks...

In late June 2026, Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) was added to both the Russell 2000 Defensive Index and the Russell 2000 Value-Defensive Index, highlighting its inclusion in key defensive equity segments. This dual inclusion can increase the company’s visibility among institutional investors and index-tracking funds, potentially broadening its shareholder base and influencing trading activity. We’ll now examine how Bristow’s addition to Russell 2000 defensive segments may influence its...

On 27 June 2026, JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE:JBTM) was removed from multiple Russell growth and small-cap indices, including the Russell 2000 Growth and Russell 3000 Growth benchmarks. This broad index exclusion matters because it can trigger automatic selling and portfolio rebalancing by index-linked investors, potentially altering JBT Marel’s shareholder base and trading profile. We’ll now examine how JBT Marel’s removal from several Russell growth indices may influence its investment...

On 27 June 2026, Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (NYSE: AMBP) was added to the Russell 2000 Defensive, Growth-Defensive and Value-Defensive indices. This expanded index inclusion can broaden the company’s investor base by drawing in funds and passive products that track these Russell benchmarks. We’ll now examine how Ardagh Metal Packaging’s expanded Russell 2000 index inclusion could influence its existing investment narrative and future positioning. This technology could replace computers:...

Accor’s latest chapter with H World Group (HTHT) centers on a phased expansion of their long-running hotel and loyalty alliance across China, Europe, and the Middle East, giving investors a fresh collaboration to assess. See our latest analysis for H World Group. For context, H World Group’s share price is now at US$42.07, with the stock down over the past quarter and year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return remains positive, hinting that dividends or past reinvested...

On 27 June 2026, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) was removed from multiple Russell growth indexes, including the Russell 2000 Growth and Russell 3000 Growth benchmarks. This broad index removal reduces the company’s exposure to passive growth investors and may gradually shift its shareholder base toward more active, fundamentals-focused owners. We’ll now examine how GPI’s removal from several Russell growth benchmarks could influence its investment narrative and future investor...

Artificial intelligence stocks are in focus as central banks reassess interest rates, growth signals soften and energy markets keep inflation expectations moving. The AI Stocks screener zeroes in on companies tied directly to the ChatGPT and AI buildout, from semiconductors and chips to cloud platforms and software. For investors, it offers a way to filter this fast growing theme into a more manageable shortlist that is still closely linked to real AI spending. In this article, you will see...

Cognex (CGNX) is back in focus after coverage around its new OneVision platform, which supports AI-based inspection across factories, and growing attention on whether the stock’s valuation premium is justified. See our latest analysis for Cognex. The recent OneVision launch and media attention have arrived alongside sharp share price moves. Cognex’s 30-day share price return of 11.48% and 90-day share price return of 31.17% have contributed to an 83.59% year-to-date share price return, while...

In late June 2026, SBA Communications Corporation (NasdaqGS: SBAC) was removed from both the Russell 1000 Defensive Index and the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive Index, altering its footprint in key factor-based benchmarks that many institutional investors track. This dual index removal can affect passive fund holdings and may prompt active investors to reassess how SBA Communications fits within defensive and value-oriented portfolios. We’ll now explore how SBA’s removal from these Russell...

In late June 2026, Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE:GRDN) was added to both the Russell 2000 Defensive Index and the Russell 2000 Growth-Defensive Index, while also announcing that long-serving CFO David Morris will become Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance Will Mudd will step up as CFO from July 1, 2026. These index inclusions, alongside a planned leadership transition that keeps experienced insiders in key roles, highlight Guardian’s growing profile among...

With inflation worries temporarily off the boil and volatility gauges easing, pockets of the US large cap market may offer a mix of resilience and income that some investors look for when conditions feel less tense but still data driven. This article focuses on a US Large Cap Resilient Stocks screener built around this calmer backdrop, upcoming Federal Reserve signals, and fresh economic readings that could sway sentiment. Below, you will find 3 stocks that appear positively exposed to these...

Index removals put CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings in focus CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings (CCC) has been removed from both the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive Index and the Russell 1000 Defensive Index, a change that can prompt portfolio adjustments by index-linked investors. Index changes of this type often lead to mechanical buying or selling activity as funds that track these benchmarks rebalance, which can affect short term trading volumes and liquidity for CCC Intelligent Solutions...

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) was removed from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index on June 27, 2026, an index change that can influence index-tracking flows, trading volumes, and short term sentiment around the stock. See our latest analysis for Healthcare Services Group. That index removal comes after a period of strong momentum, with Healthcare Services Group posting a 30-day share price return of 23.47% and a year-to-date share price return of 44.96%, while the 1-year total shareholder...

Last week saw the newest quarterly earnings release from Lindsay Corporation ( NYSE:LNN ), an important milestone in...

Savers Value Village (SVV) has been removed from multiple Russell value benchmarks, including the Russell 2000 Value and Russell 2500 Value indexes, an index reshuffle that can influence short term trading flows. See our latest analysis for Savers Value Village. Despite the index removals, Savers Value Village has seen a 26.52% 90 day share price return and a 10.90% 30 day share price return, although the 1 year total shareholder return is down 4.78% and the 3 year total shareholder return is...

AI infrastructure sits where powerful long term themes meet real world hardware, turning complex technology into billable capacity. While central banks weigh inflation data and long term yields swing with shifting rate expectations, attention is quietly moving toward the physical backbone that keeps AI running, from specialized data centers to power and cooling. The AI Infrastructure Stocks screener focuses on companies already tied to this demand, with revenue and operational setups geared...

A confidential Treasury draft warning about a possible AI bubble is a reminder that when one part of the market becomes highly crowded, investors often look for assets that could hold up better if expectations reset. This is where a focus on financial sector risk mitigation stocks can help you think about portfolio balance, not just growth stories tied to AI optimism. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from our Financial Sector Risk Mitigation Stocks screener that appear positively...

Volatility around Microsoft, from fresh layoffs to questions about its AI business, is rippling through large cap tech and beyond, and that can create pockets of mispricing. When sentiment turns against a giant like Microsoft, investors sometimes sell related stocks without looking closely at their balance sheets, P/E, or P/B levels. This is where a value-focused screener can help you separate companies with solid finances from those under real pressure. Below, you will see 3 stocks from the...

Equitable Holdings (EQH) is drawing fresh attention after being added to several Russell value benchmarks, a move that can influence passive fund demand as investors also weigh analyst commentary and the planned merger with CRBG. See our latest analysis for Equitable Holdings. Recent share price momentum has been strong, with a 1 month share price return of 11.79% and a 3 month share price return of 20.82%. This is even though the year to date share price return is down 4.92% and the 1 year...

In June 2026, ICL Group announced it had reached an agreement under its 2022–2027 framework to supply Indian Potash Limited with 375,000 metric tons of potash over the coming year, priced at US$383 per ton CIFFO to Indian ports, with an option for an additional 50,000 metric tons. This renewed volume commitment underscores ICL’s entrenched role in India’s potash import market and highlights the commercial value of its long-term offtake arrangements with key fertilizer buyers. Next, we’ll...