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Why Berkley Meridian matters for W. R. Berkley stock W. R. Berkley (WRB) is reshaping its specialty insurance operations with the creation of Berkley Meridian, combining Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services under one shared structure and vision. The new unit focuses on construction, professional liability, garage, casualty and other specialty lines in the E&S wholesale broker market, while integration work continues into early 2027. See our latest analysis for W. R...

Escalating US-Canada trade friction has suddenly turned cross border supply chains into front page news, and that can reshape which stocks win or lose. When tariffs shift, some U.S. listed companies that produce domestically can become more interesting for investors who do not want to be caught flat footed. This article breaks down three stocks exposed to this news and explains why each one could matter for your watchlist now. The three companies highlighted below are only a small sample, and...

Trex Company (TREX) appointed Brian J. Taylor as its first Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, unifying sales, marketing and information technology. For investors, this new role highlights management’s attention on the commercial engine behind the stock. See our latest analysis for Trex Company. Trex Company’s recent executive change comes after a period where the share price has gained 8.84% over the past 30 days and 16.95% over 90 days, yet the 1-year total shareholder...

Paramount Skydance’s stalled $110b bid for Warner Bros. Discovery has turned a headline media deal into a live test of how legal risk, financing costs, and heavy debt can ripple through large U.S. banks and credit providers. For investors, that kind of pressure can reshape where capital flows next and which stocks feel it most. This article unpacks the story and walks through three stocks most exposed to this news. The stocks highlighted in the article below are just a starting sample of how...

Alcoa (AA) has broken ground on a new gallium production plant at its Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia, marking an expansion into critical minerals used in advanced technologies. See our latest analysis for Alcoa. Despite the new gallium project drawing fresh attention to Alcoa, the stock has been volatile. The share price is down 4.7% over one day and 4.5% over seven days, yet up 11.6% over 30 days. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 56.5% and 3 year total...

Inter & Co (INTR) is back on investor radars after a special call on 20 August highlighted a new partnership between its Inter Pag acquiring unit and ACI Worldwide to modernize payments infrastructure. See our latest analysis for Inter & Co. At a latest share price of US$5.56, Inter & Co has seen a 3.15% 1 day share price return and a 5.10% 30 day share price return, but its year to date share price return is down 34.20% while the 1 year total shareholder return is down 31.83%. The 3 year...

DXC Technology (DXC) has introduced DXC Workplace Services, a people-focused, AI-native workplace offering built on its DXC OASIS orchestration platform. The new service aims to refine productivity, IT efficiency, and employee experience. See our latest analysis for DXC Technology. Despite the launch of DXC Workplace Services and its focus on AI driven productivity, DXC Technology's share price return has been mixed. The 90 day gain of 14.92% contrasts with a year to date share price return...

Granite Construction Incorporated recently announced it was awarded an approximately US$31,000,000 Early Works Grading Package by Hydrostor Incorporated for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center near Rosamond in Kern County, California, with work running from July 2026 through a planned completion in March 2027. The contract adds a specialized energy storage infrastructure project to Granite’s work pipeline, highlighting its role in enabling large-scale, next-generation grid support...

VSE set to brief investors at Seaport conference VSE (VSEC) is preparing to present at the Seaport 15th Annual Summer Investor Conference on August 18, 2026, with its CEO, CFO, and investor relations lead scheduled to address shareholders. See our latest analysis for VSE. VSE heads into the Seaport conference after some recent volatility, with the share price declining 1.19% over the last day and 11.70% over the past week, yet still showing a 23.55% 90 day share price return and a 30.43% 1...

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) has launched Vertex 6.0, a new version of its channel emulation platform designed for 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8 testing. Investors are assessing what this expanded wireless testing capability might imply for the stock. See our latest analysis for Viavi Solutions. The Vertex 6.0 launch arrives after a sharp pullback in Viavi Solutions' share price, with the stock down 20.13% over the past week and 31.31% over 90 days. However, year to date the share price return is 103.58% and...

On August 18, 2026, Live Oak Bancshares’ board declared a US$0.52344 cash dividend per depositary share on its 8.375% Series A preferred stock and a US$0.03 cash dividend per share on its voting common stock, both payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 1, 2026. Beyond these routine dividends, recent reports of a hammer chart pattern and upgraded earnings estimates have drawn attention to Live Oak Bancshares’ potential shift in sentiment and business...

Evergy, Inc. previously terminated a US$500 million term loan facility with Wells Fargo and, on August 24, 2026, issued US$600 million of 6.40% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2057 under its existing shelf registration. This shift from bank borrowing to long-dated subordinated notes highlights Evergy’s preference for locking in long-term capital to support its extensive investment plans. Next, we’ll examine how replacing the term loan with long-dated junior...

Himax Technologies (NasdaqGS:HIMX) is in focus after its WiseEye palm vein biometric technology was integrated into WAFERLOCK’s newly launched L322 smart lock, which is now commercially available for contactless access control in homes and smart buildings. See our latest analysis for Himax Technologies. The WiseEye smart lock launch comes after a period of sharp swings for Himax Technologies, with the share price currently at US$13.44. Despite a 1 day share price return that declined 2.54%...

iQIYI (IQ) is in the spotlight after its 18 August earnings release, which showed lower second quarter and first half revenue, alongside a wider net loss compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for iQIYI. The weak second quarter, together with the completed share repurchase of 21.8 million shares earlier in the year, has been met with selling pressure, with iQIYI’s share price falling 24.1% over the past week and the 1 year total shareholder return down 58.1%. This points...

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is back in focus after its second quarter report showed revenue of US$1.94b and net income of US$1.03b, alongside raised 2026 revenue guidance and continued profitability expectations. See our latest analysis for Palantir Technologies. Palantir Technologies has seen sharp short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 43.09% following the earnings release. The three year total shareholder return above 10x signals a very large long term payoff for early...

Invesco (IVZ) has drawn fresh attention after announcing Invesco Solutions & Custom Strategies, a unified global platform that combines its public and private market capabilities with customization for wealth and institutional clients. See our latest analysis for Invesco. Invesco's launch of Solutions & Custom Strategies comes after a period where the stock has shown building momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.42%, a year to date share price return of 20.45%, and a 1 year total...

The Buckle, Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results with sales rising to US$319.82 million while quarterly net income eased slightly to US$44.41 million, alongside higher sales and net income for the first half of the year. Despite softer profit in the quarter, the six-month improvement in both sales and earnings highlights how Buckle’s recent performance has been stronger over a longer stretch. Next, we’ll examine how Buckle’s higher first-half earnings and sales growth may influence...

Vor Biopharma earnings update and what it means for investors Vor Biopharma (VOR) shares are in focus after the company reported second quarter and first half 2026 results, giving investors fresh detail on the scale of its ongoing losses. The company reported a net loss of US$62.81 million for the second quarter, with basic loss per share from continuing operations of US$1.16. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Vor Biopharma recorded a net loss of US$282.39 million and a basic loss per...

Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) has affirmed its capital return plans, with the board declaring a third quarter 2026 common stock dividend of $0.11 per share, along with quarterly payouts across multiple preferred series. See our latest analysis for Merchants Bancorp. Merchants Bancorp shares trade at US$54.08, with the stock showing a 13.40% 1 month share price return and a 62.99% share price return year to date. The 5 year total shareholder return of 135.69% highlights the impact of long term...

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) is back in focus after a year marked by higher revenue from new restaurant openings, firm same-store sales and tighter cost controls that supported stronger operating margins and profits. See our latest analysis for Restaurant Brands International. The recent operational progress at Restaurant Brands International has been matched by firm momentum in the stock, with a 1 month share price return of 12.56% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 34.85%,...

SharkNinja (SN) has been busy on the product front in August, rolling out a Practical Magic 2 themed Ninja SLUSHi Twist collection alongside the new Shark AquaReach cleaner and Ninja HydraSense filtration system. See our latest analysis for SharkNinja. The recent product launches come as SharkNinja shares trade at US$182.99, with strong momentum reflected in a 30-day share price return of 23.14% and a 3-year total shareholder return that is more than 4x. This suggests investor optimism around...

On August 12, 2026, Cloudflare, Inc. announced it is serving as an independent Key Transparency auditor for Signal, helping verify Signal’s automatic key verification system without accessing users’ identities or message content. By adding Signal to its existing WhatsApp auditing role, Cloudflare is strengthening its position as critical privacy infrastructure for large-scale encrypted messaging platforms. Next, we’ll examine how Cloudflare’s expanded role auditing Signal’s key transparency...

XPeng came into this print as a high beta China electric vehicle stock after a bruising three month slide of about 33%. The market’s first verdict on the new numbers was harsh, and the share price fell 8.5% in the next trading session to US$11.15. The key issue is margin quality. Vehicle deliveries climbed to 103,295 in the quarter, yet XPeng still reported a quarterly net loss of RMB 1.34b. At the same time, the physical artificial intelligence bet on humanoid robots secured about US$900m of...

Euro area consumer confidence has strengthened for four consecutive months, which hints at households feeling more comfortable about spending again. When consumers feel more secure, companies with clear leadership and long term vision can be better placed to turn that confidence into growth. Founder led companies often have that kind of commitment. This article highlights three founder led stocks from the screener that show how this theme can play out. The stocks in the article below are just...