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The market has climbed 1.7% in the last 7 days and is up 34% over the past 12 months, with earnings forecast to grow by 16% annually. In this thriving environment, dividend stocks yielding over 3.2% can offer investors a combination of income and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for those seeking stability and growth.

We note that the Nerdy Inc. ( NYSE:NRDY ) Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, Christopher Swenson, recently sold...

It's been a pretty great week for Steel Dynamics, Inc. ( NASDAQ:STLD ) shareholders, with its shares surging 17% to...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

We wouldn't blame PagSeguro Digital Ltd. ( NYSE:PAGS ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

It looks like John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. ( NASDAQ:JBSS ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next three days. The...

We'd be surprised if Unity Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UNTY ) shareholders haven't noticed that the Independent Director...

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Apr, 23 2026 E mini S&P 500 futures are pointing lower this morning, with contracts down about 0.5%, as investors weigh rising borrowing costs against stubborn inflation worries. The US 10 year Treasury yield is sitting near 4.31%, which means mortgages, car loans and corporate borrowing remain relatively expensive. At the same time, persistent US Iran tensions and firm energy prices are keeping the risk of higher fuel and transport costs...

Dividend announcement draws attention to Riley Exploration Permian Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) is attracting fresh interest after its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on May 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 29. See our latest analysis for Riley Exploration Permian. The latest dividend announcement comes after a strong run in the share price, with a 90 day share price return of 31.2% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.76%,...

Some Scholar Rock Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:SRRK ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the CEO...

Ameresco (NYSE:AMRC) secured a major solar PV project with Cook County, Illinois, adding a substantial renewable asset for the county. The company was awarded eight additional solar projects with Cook County, expanding its public sector clean energy portfolio. Ameresco also signed a new performance savings contract with Miami-Dade County, Florida, focused on energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades. These announcements highlight Ameresco's expanding role in municipal sustainability and...

Caris Life Sciences (NasdaqGS:CAI) is promoting its Right-In-Time clinical trial solution, focused on closing the geographic gap in cancer trial access for community oncology practices across the US. The RIT model integrates trial matching into Caris' molecular profiling workflow and is designed to rapidly open eligible trials at local sites when a patient is identified. The initiative targets logistical and systemic barriers that often keep biomarker driven cancer trials concentrated in...

We wouldn't blame The Travelers Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:TRV ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact...

Mountain Pacific Bancorp (MPCB) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$9.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.43, set against trailing twelve month revenue of US$38.3 million and EPS of US$1.78 that reflect the latest phase of its earnings profile. Over the past year, revenue has moved from US$29.6 million to US$38.3 million on a trailing basis, while net income excluding extra items has shifted from US$7.8 million to US$12.4 million. This gives a clearer sense of how the top and bottom lines are...

If you are wondering whether LTC Properties at around US$37.39 is offering good value today, the key is understanding what the current price actually implies about the business. The stock has seen a 7.9% return year to date, with a 12.1% return over the past year, a 35.8% return over three years and a 21.3% return over five years, but it also experienced a 5.6% decline over the last week and a 1.9% return over the past month. Recent attention on healthcare real estate investment trusts,...

Wondering whether QuantumScape at US$7.31 is starting to look attractively priced or still carries a premium? This article breaks down what current market pricing might be implying about the stock. The share price return over the last year sits at 83.7%, with a 2.0% move over the past week, 3.7% over the last month, a 33.9% decline year to date, and a 0.7% return over three years, while the five year return stands at an 80.7% decline. Recent headlines around QuantumScape have kept attention...

Evolv Technologies Holdings (NasdaqCM:EVLV) is partnering with the University of Washington to install its AI-based security screening systems at major athletic facilities. The company is becoming the Official Fan Screening Partner for these venues, extending its presence in large collegiate sports settings. Evolv focuses on AI-driven physical security, aiming to help venues manage high volumes of visitors while maintaining security screening. By working with a major university athletics...

Neptune Insurance Holdings (NYSE:NP) reported record new business sales and higher adjusted net income in its latest quarterly update. The company announced a new stock repurchase program to return capital to shareholders alongside these results. Management linked the repurchase plan with recent operating trends and offered investors an updated view of Neptune’s priorities. For investors watching Neptune Insurance Holdings, the combination of fresh financial results and capital return plans...

Wondering if PPL at around US$37.78 is giving you value or just price noise? This article walks through what that price tag might really mean for you. The stock has seen a 4.0% decline over the last 7 days, while returns sit at 2.4% over 30 days, 7.6% year to date and 7.6% over 1 year, with longer term returns of 47.6% over 3 years and 56.8% over 5 years, which shows how the story has evolved over time. Recent coverage of PPL has focused on its role in the US utilities sector and how...

Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) reported a significant year over year decline in Q1 2026 revenue and net earnings. Management cited a severe winter storm and geopolitical tensions affecting consumer sentiment and mortgage rates as key pressures. The company maintained a strong balance sheet while completing share repurchases and paying dividends during the quarter. Meritage Homes also expanded its community count despite the operational headwinds in Q1 2026. Meritage Homes, a major US...

Wondering whether Afya's current share price around US$15.65 still offers value or if the best entry points are behind you? This review focuses squarely on what the numbers say about the stock. Afya's share price performance is mixed, with returns of 1.0% over 7 days, 3.2% over 30 days and 4.7% year to date, while the 1 year return sits at a loss of 11.2% and the 5 year return at a loss of 31.0%, set against a 3 year gain of 40.8%. Recent news coverage around Afya has centered on its...

If you are trying to figure out whether Leggett & Platt at around US$11.40 is a bargain or a value trap, the starting point is understanding what the current share price implies about the business. The stock has recently shown mixed momentum, with returns of 0.4% over 7 days, 13.7% over 30 days, 3.7% year to date, 59.0% over 1 year, and longer term declines of 58.9% over 3 years and 72.6% over 5 years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on the Consumer Durables space and...

Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE:HHH) has appointed former Arch Capital CEO Marc Grandisson to its board. The move coincides with the closing of the acquisition of Vantage Group Holdings, expanding the company into insurance and reinsurance. In connection with these changes, HHH issued equity warrants through a private placement that includes participation from Grandisson. Howard Hughes Holdings, trading at $64.72, is in the middle of a significant transition as it adds Marc Grandisson to its...

Tri City Bankshares (TRCY) has opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of about US$20.0 million, basic EPS of US$0.43 and net income of roughly US$3.8 million, setting the tone for how investors assess the latest update against recent momentum. Over the past year, the company has seen trailing twelve month revenue move from US$65.9 million to US$79.1 million and basic EPS rise from US$1.32 to US$1.70, alongside trailing earnings growth of 24.8% and a net profit margin of 19.1% compared with 16.9% a year...