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Gleim Exam Prep recently announced a partnership with John Wiley & Sons to launch the Gleim Kieso Course Companion, a new integrated solution blending robust CPA exam preparation with Wiley’s widely-used academic platform for Intermediate Accounting courses. This collaboration connects leading CPA review content directly with classroom learning, aiming to equip students for both academic mastery and the CPA exam within a unified digital environment. We'll explore how the integration of...

In early August 2025, Encompass Health announced plans to construct a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Haslet, Texas, set to open in 2027, while also reporting robust second-quarter earnings, increasing annual guidance, and expanding its network through additional hospital openings and share buybacks. These strong operational milestones coincided with negative headlines and legal investigations into patient safety and regulatory compliance at some Encompass facilities,...

Kaspi.kz recently released earnings for the second quarter and first half of 2025, reporting revenue of KZT 967.5 billion and net income of KZT 258.6 billion for Q2, and reiterated its full-year net income growth guidance of around 15% year-over-year, excluding Türkiye. The company's consistent net income growth and forward guidance highlight management’s confidence in Kaspi.kz’s underlying business trends, especially in its core markets outside Türkiye. We'll examine how Kaspi.kz's...

Liberty Global Ltd. recently announced its second quarter 2025 results, reporting sales of US$1.27 billion, up from US$1.06 billion the year before, yet posting a net loss of US$2.79 billion compared to last year’s net income of US$268.1 million. Despite ongoing share buybacks, the company’s significant quarterly loss marked a sharp reversal from previous profitability and raises questions about underlying business challenges. We'll now explore how the reversal to a very large quarterly loss...

The Baldwin Insurance Group reported its second quarter 2025 financial results in early August, with revenue rising to US$378.81 million from US$339.84 million a year earlier, and net loss narrowing to US$3.16 million compared to the previous year's US$17.56 million loss. An interesting insight is that for the first half of 2025, the company turned a profit of US$10.78 million, up significantly from US$4.02 million in the first half of 2024, and also completed its remaining earnout...

In the past week, MGIC Investment Corporation received a series of credit rating upgrades from Moody's, which raised its senior unsecured debt to Baa2 and the insurance financial strength of its principal subsidiary to A2, reflecting confidence in the company's capital adequacy and performance. This recognition from a major ratings agency comes alongside MGIC's ongoing share repurchases and strong earnings per share growth, highlighting its disciplined financial management and stable...

Earlier this week, UL Solutions Inc. affirmed its 2025 guidance for mid single-digit constant currency organic revenue growth and reported second quarter sales rising to US$776 million from US$730 million a year ago, though net income for the quarter fell to US$91 million from US$101 million. In addition, the company filed a shelf registration for potential future issuances of common and preferred stock, debt securities, depositary shares, warrants, purchase contracts, and units, providing...

Harmonic Inc. recently announced earnings for the second quarter of 2025, reporting US$138.03 million in revenue and a transition to net income of US$2.87 million, while also providing third quarter guidance that includes revenues between US$120 million and US$135 million and cautious profit outlooks. The company also completed the repurchase of over 5 million shares since February 2025, signaling management's confidence amid an improving financial picture and shifting market dynamics. We'll...

Earlier this month, Symbotic announced the commercial availability of its next-generation storage structure, engineered to increase warehouse storage density, speed up deployment, and improve adaptability across various warehouse environments. This breakthrough technology rollout was paired with the release of strong third-quarter earnings and updated fourth-quarter guidance, reflecting investor optimism around the company’s continued innovation and its robust sales backlog. We'll explore...

Piper Sandler Companies recently reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, posting year-over-year growth in revenue to US$398.58 million and net income to US$42.18 million, alongside a quarterly dividend hike to US$0.70 per share and completion of a share repurchase tranche. This performance, combined with upward analyst earnings revisions and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has drawn increased attention from both investors and options markets. We'll explore how Piper Sandler's strong earnings...

In July 2025, Magnolia Oil & Gas reported strong second quarter results with total production reaching 8,939 Mboe and revenue of US$318.98 million, while also raising full-year production growth guidance to approximately 10% after completing bolt-on acquisitions in the Giddings area. Consistently growing dividends and a significant share repurchase program highlight Magnolia's commitment to shareholder returns against a backdrop of increasing operational efficiency and expanded production...

Capital Southwest Corporation recently reported its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, with revenue rising to US$55.95 million and net income nearly doubling year over year. In addition to strong earnings, the company enhanced shareholder value by shifting to monthly dividend payments and gained increased financial flexibility through a second SBIC license approval. We'll assess how increased financial flexibility from the new SBIC license could influence Capital...

In the past week, T. Rowe Price Group reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing steady revenues at US$1.72 billion and higher quarterly net income of US$505.2 million, along with a US$108.56 million buyback of 1,210,000 shares between April and June 2025. Additionally, the ongoing buyback program, launched in 2003, has now repurchased more than half of the company’s outstanding shares to date. Despite the quarterly rise in net income, the half-year net income declined to US$995.7...

Guardant Health recently reported second-quarter 2025 earnings showing US$232.09 million in sales, a sharp increase from the previous year, alongside a narrowed net loss and improved basic loss per share; the company also raised its full-year revenue guidance and announced positive clinical study results from its collaboration with the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. Blood-based monitoring with Guardant Reveal was shown to predict immunotherapy response and disease progression...

Bank of Hawaii Corporation recently announced its second quarter 2025 earnings, reporting net income of US$47.64 million and a declared quarterly cash dividend of US$0.70 per share, payable September 15, to shareholders on record as of August 29. An important observation from the announcement is that while year-over-year earnings improved, net loan and lease charge-offs remained low but have not eliminated persisting concerns over the company's long-term profitability challenges. We'll now...

Element Solutions Inc reported its second-quarter 2025 results in late July, revealing revenues of US$625.2 million and net income of US$47.4 million, alongside ongoing share buybacks and a new shelf registration filing. A standout result was strong electronics segment sales, which offset weaker industrial performance and contributed to earnings exceeding analyst estimates as well as updated guidance for higher adjusted EBITDA. We'll examine how Element Solutions' robust electronics growth...

BankUnited Inc. recently announced the appointment of Michael Mitchell as executive vice president and director of branch banking, placing him in charge of branch operations and retail team leadership across Florida and Texas. Mitchell's extensive background in market expansion and business banking integration highlights BankUnited's emphasis on enhancing its retail footprint and driving future deposit and loan growth. We'll examine how Mitchell’s leadership in branch banking could influence...

Sterling Infrastructure reported strong second quarter results for 2025, with revenue of US$614.47 million and net income of US$70.99 million, while also raising its full-year earnings guidance to revenue of US$2.10–2.15 billion and net income of US$243–252 million. An important takeaway is that the company’s consistent revenue growth and margin improvements appear to reflect increased demand in key segments such as E-Infrastructure and Transportation. Given Sterling Infrastructure’s raised...

Scholar Rock Holding Corporation recently reported a second quarter net loss of US$110.03 million as it advanced key regulatory filings, including the FDA’s acceptance of its Biologics License Application for apitegromab and the validation of a Marketing Authorization Application in Europe. With positive topline Phase 3 results and preparations for a potential U.S. commercial launch of apitegromab underway, the company remains focused on regulatory progress despite increased expenses and...

Coterra Energy Inc. recently announced strong second-quarter results, raising its full-year 2025 production guidance and reaffirming its quarterly dividend of US$0.22 per share, with a 3.6% annualized yield based on the July 31, 2025 closing price. The company significantly exceeded its previous production and earnings estimates, which, along with a continued share repurchase program, underscores management's confidence in sustained operational performance and future cash flow. We'll examine...

Ingevity Corporation recently reported its second quarter and first half 2025 financial results, noting sales of US$365.1 million and a net loss of US$146.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, with losses narrowing compared to the prior year. Despite year-over-year declines in sales, the company increased its full-year EBITDA and free cash flow guidance, and maintained its revenue outlook, reflecting confidence in ongoing operational improvements and the impact of its planned...

Collegium Pharmaceutical reported its second-quarter 2025 results, revealing net income of US$11.98 million and quarterly revenues of US$188 million, surpassing analyst revenue estimates and raising its full-year guidance to US$752.5 million at the midpoint. This performance reflected strong momentum from record Jornay PM sales and increased investment in marketing and sales force expansion for key products. We will examine how management’s raised revenue guidance for 2025 could influence...

Recently, Marvell Technology drew attention due to extraordinary options activity and questions surrounding its valuation and debt levels ahead of its upcoming earnings report on August 28, 2025. This convergence of heightened investor anticipation and differing opinions on the company's fair value has put the spotlight on Marvell’s financial health and future prospects. We’ll explore how this unusual options activity and scrutiny over valuation could reshape Marvell Technology’s investment...

MP Materials recently reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, showing an 84% year-over-year increase in sales to US$57.39 million and a reduced net loss of US$30.87 million, supported by record production of neodymium and praseodymium alongside new multibillion-dollar supply agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense and Apple. The Department of Defense's investment makes it MP Materials' largest shareholder, while Apple’s supply deal will fund rare earth recycling initiatives and...