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In late June 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. was removed from several Russell value and small-cap indices, including the Russell 3000 Value, Russell 2000 Value, Russell 2500 Value, Russell 3000E Value, and Russell Small Cap Comp Value benchmarks. This broad index exclusion matters because it can drive sizable portfolio rebalancing by index-tracking funds, potentially altering Laureate’s shareholder base and trading liquidity. We’ll now examine how Laureate’s removal from multiple Russell...

Alexander’s, Inc. recently announced it has completed a 15-year lease, with renewal options, with Target Corporation at its 600,000-square-foot Rego Park Shopping Center in Queens, bringing the open-air center to 99% leased with a weighted average lease term of about 9.3 years. This long-term commitment from a nationally recognized anchor tenant reinforces the property’s tenant mix and underscores the appeal of a dense, urban New York location for big-box retail. We’ll now examine how...

Ziff Davis (ZD) has drawn fresh investor attention after selling its Connectivity business for US$1.2b in cash. The move highlights the company’s sum of the parts value and its capital allocation choices. See our latest analysis for Ziff Davis. That sale has landed against a backdrop of strong recent share price momentum for Ziff Davis, with a year to date share price return of 58.22% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 67.80%, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns...

In late June 2026, LivaNova PLC (NasdaqGS:LIVN) was added to multiple Russell growth and small-cap indexes, including the Russell 2000 Growth-Defensive Index and Russell 3000 Growth Benchmark. This broad index inclusion increases the company’s visibility among institutional investors and index trackers, potentially reshaping how LivaNova fits into diversified healthcare and small-cap growth portfolios. Next, we’ll examine how LivaNova’s broad Russell index inclusion could influence its...

AvePoint, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AVPT) was added on 27 June 2026 to both the Russell 2000 Growth-Defensive Index and the Russell 2000 Defensive Index, expanding its presence in widely followed small-cap benchmarks. This dual inclusion enhances AvePoint’s visibility among institutional investors that track or benchmark against Russell indices, potentially broadening its shareholder base and influencing trading liquidity. We’ll now examine how AvePoint’s addition to key Russell 2000 defensive...

With central banks managing currencies carefully, bond yields adjusting, and growth signals mixed across regions, many investors are looking for assets that are grounded in actual cash being generated by businesses rather than just sentiment. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies where discounted cash flow estimates from SWS suggest a gap between current share prices and fair value. That can appeal if you want potential value opportunities supported by...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.6%, contributing to a 19% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 18% annually in the coming years. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer investors potential opportunities for growth and stability amidst these positive market trends.