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Affiliated Managers Group recently reported third-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst forecasts, supported by improved assets under management, US$9.00 billion in net client inflows, and expanding exposure to private markets and liquid alternatives. The company also raised its full-year share repurchase target to at least US$500.00 million, signaling continued emphasis on capital returns and the earnings impact of its partnership model with high-fee alternative affiliates. We’ll now...

If you are wondering whether Alphabet is still a smart buy after its massive run, or if the big gains are already behind it, you are not alone. That is exactly what this breakdown is here to explore. Despite a small 7 day dip of 0.1%, Alphabet is still up 12.7% over the last month, 68.7% year to date and 84.1% over the past year, which naturally raises the question of how much upside is really left. Recent moves have been driven by ongoing excitement around Alphabet's AI efforts, from...

In December 2025, ICON plc released results from a June 2025 survey of just over 100 principal investigators and senior clinical trial site staff, highlighting widespread startup bottlenecks, with over half of respondents reporting more than five months from site selection to full activation. The survey’s finding that 92% of sites view contract and budget support as the top area for sponsor and CRO improvement underscores a growing push for more site-centric, collaborative trial models that...

On November 25, 2025, Evertec, Inc. and its subsidiary Evertec Group, LLC entered into a fifth amendment to their Credit Agreement, adding a US$150,000,000 Term Loan B facility to repay borrowings under the existing revolving credit line at unchanged interest margins. This refinancing shifts short-term revolver usage into longer-term term debt, potentially giving EVERTEC clearer liquidity visibility and more stable funding for its operations and growth initiatives. We’ll now examine how...

StepStone Group has announced that longtime Partner Lindsay Creedon, currently Co-Head of Private Equity Co-Investments and a Global Executive Committee member, will become Head of Private Equity effective January 1, 2026, while CEO Scott Hart remains on the Private Equity Investment Committee. This appointment highlights StepStone’s emphasis on leadership continuity and culture, as Creedon will retain her committee roles and stewardship of major client relationships. Next, we’ll examine how...

American International Group (AIG) beat expectations on adjusted Q3 2025 earnings, but the stock slipped as investors focused on weaker GAAP results, softer net premiums written, and investment and Corebridge related losses. See our latest analysis for American International Group. At around $77 per share, AIG has slipped back in recent weeks as the latest results refocused attention on earnings quality. However, its positive year to date share price return and solid multi year total...

In December 2025, United Airlines and Travelport announced a multi-year collaboration that gives Travelport early access to United’s NDC roadmap, co-develops new retailing capabilities for the Travelport+ platform, and phases in features from early 2026 to enhance agency and corporate booking tools. A particularly material element is United’s plan to embed its Online Booking Tool extras into Travelport’s Deem platform, potentially making it easier for corporate travelers to pool unused...

TD Cowen recently reaffirmed its positive view on Citizens Financial Group, highlighting the bank’s “founder-type culture,” expected earnings momentum, and improving profitability metrics such as net interest margin and return on tangible common equity. The firm also pointed to Citizens’ expanding private banking franchise and early move into artificial intelligence as potential long-term competitive advantages. We’ll now examine how TD Cowen’s emphasis on Citizens’ AI adoption could...

Waterdrop (NYSE:WDH) has followed up its latest quarter with solid headline numbers, as Q2 2025 revenue came in at about CNY 838 million and basic EPS landed at roughly CNY 0.39, which sets the stage for another year of profitability momentum. The company has seen revenue move from roughly CNY 676 million in Q2 2024 to about CNY 838 million in Q2 2025, while basic EPS has climbed from around CNY 0.24 to CNY 0.39 over the same period. This gives investors a cleaner, more scalable earnings...

Okta (OKTA) has just posted Q3 2026 numbers with revenue of $742 million and basic EPS of $0.24, while on a trailing twelve month basis revenue sits at about $2.8 billion with EPS of $1.12 as the business continues to consolidate its move into sustained profitability. Looking back over recent quarters, revenue has stepped up from $682 million in Q4 2025 and $665 million in Q3 2025, alongside basic EPS rising from $0.13 and $0.09 in those periods. This sets the stage for investors to focus on...

In recent days, UBS initiated coverage on Liberty Energy with a Buy rating, highlighting the company’s expanding distributed power business through Liberty Power Innovations and its planned deployment of 1 GW of capacity by mid-2028. What stands out is how multiple analyst upgrades, centered on Liberty’s distributed power and power purchase agreement potential, are reshaping perceptions of its future earnings mix. Next, we’ll examine how growing confidence in Liberty’s distributed power...

CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD) just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of about $1.2 billion and a basic EPS loss of $0.14, keeping the focus firmly on scaling the top line while chipping away at losses. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from roughly $964 million in Q2 2025 to $1.23 billion in Q3 2026. Basic EPS has shifted from a $0.19 profit in Q2 2025 to a $0.44 loss in Q1 2026 and then narrowed to a $0.14 loss this quarter. This progression positions investors to pay close...

SS&C Technologies Holdings recently expanded its relationship with Houston-based Voss Capital, which selected SS&C GlobeOp as fund administrator for two funds with US$375 million in assets and its separately managed accounts, while the firm also grew its European wealth footprint through a MiFID-authorized Dublin wealth services entity and maintained its quarterly US$0.27 per-share dividend. These developments highlight SS&C’s push to win more alternative asset manager mandates and deepen...

TPG (TPG) has been in the spotlight after unveiling a $2 billion AI data center joint venture in India and closing the Siemens Gamesa onshore wind acquisition, moves that sharpen its AI and renewables footprint. See our latest analysis for TPG. The market seems to be warming to that story, with a 1 month share price return of 10.67 percent helping to reverse some of this year’s negative trend. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is still down and the 3 year total shareholder return...

Evercore (EVR) is leaning further into its global ambitions by appointing veteran dealmaker Lars Ingemarsson to lead a new Nordic franchise from Stockholm, its first office in the region and a fresh strategic beachhead. See our latest analysis for Evercore. The move into the Nordics lands at a time when Evercore’s share price has climbed to $327.39, with an 18.56 percent year to date share price return and a 216.78 percent three year total shareholder return. This suggests investors see this...

MetLife (MET) has been back on investors radar after finalizing a $10 billion reinsurance deal with Talcott Resolution and posting a strong third quarter, with net income and pension risk transfer activity both climbing. See our latest analysis for MetLife. Those capital moves have not yet translated into headline grabbing gains, with the 1 year total shareholder return down 6.6 percent and the share price about 5 percent lower year to date. However, a solid 3 year total shareholder return of...

Pure Storage, Inc. has already reported its fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$964.45 million while quarterly net income and earnings per share declined modestly year on year, and it also updated its guidance and buyback activity. The company paired this revenue growth with a higher full-year 2026 revenue outlook of US$3.63 billion to US$3.64 billion and completed a US$443.5 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its long-term business...

Wondering if ABM Industries at around $43.94 is quietly turning into a value opportunity, or if the market sees trouble ahead? This breakdown is for you. The stock has inched up 2.2% over the last week and 1.7% over the last month, but it is still down 14.0% year to date and 21.3% over the past year, creating an interesting gap between recent momentum and longer term underperformance. Recently, investors have been watching ABM's strategic moves in facility services, infrastructure, and...

If you have been wondering whether Stifel Financial at around $122.98 is still good value after a big multi year run, you are not alone. This article will unpack what the current price really implies. The stock is up 1.5% over the last week, 3.2% over the past month, 15.9% year to date, and 165.7% over five years, signaling that the market has steadily upgraded its view of the business and its prospects. Recent attention on Stifel has centered on its continued expansion of wealth management...

In recent days, Jefferies reiterated its positive view on Gulfport Energy, citing stronger winter weather expectations that could lift natural gas demand and pointing to the company’s effective doubling of its Ohio Marcellus drillable inventory at no extra land cost. This combination of a richer resource base and potential seasonal demand support has sharpened investor focus on how efficiently Gulfport can convert its expanded inventory into future cash generation. Next, we’ll examine how...

NextEra Energy (NEE) has been quietly grinding higher, with the stock up about 4% over the past month and nearly 20% in the past 3 months, drawing fresh attention from income and growth investors. See our latest analysis for NextEra Energy. That move fits into a stronger rebound story, with NextEra’s share price delivering a solid double digit year to date return, while its five year total shareholder return underscores steady, income backed compounding for long term holders. If this kind of...

In November 2025, Parkopedia and SoundHound AI expanded their partnership to roll out an in-vehicle voice AI parking agent that lets drivers find, compare, and pay for parking entirely by voice using Parkopedia’s database of more than 90 million spaces across over 20,000 cities. This move extends SoundHound’s voice commerce platform beyond food ordering into essential car-related services, highlighting how its conversational AI is being embedded more deeply into everyday driving...

If you are wondering whether Arcutis Biotherapeutics at around $29.96 is still a smart bet after its big run, you are not alone. This piece will dig into what that price actually implies. The stock has pulled back about 3.2% over the last week, but it is still up 21.0% over 30 days and a striking 105.8% year to date, with a 137.6% gain over the last year that has clearly reset market expectations. Much of that momentum has been driven by optimism around its dermatology pipeline and...

Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) just passed a key milestone, crossing $10 billion in assets and appointing seasoned risk executive Ewa M. Stasiowska as its dedicated Chief Risk Officer. This move separates the role from general counsel. See our latest analysis for Live Oak Bancshares. The leadership reshuffle and the $10 billion asset milestone come after a choppy stretch, with a 30 day share price return of 5.35% but a 1 year total shareholder return of minus 28.94%, suggesting sentiment is...