StepStone Group (STEP) is back in focus after the May jobs report pushed Treasury yields higher, pressuring asset managers by increasing mark to market risk and complicating private credit and infrastructure deployment.
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The recent drop in StepStone Group's share price, with a 1 day share price return of down 3.67% and a year to date share price return of down 35.05%, extends a broader pullback that contrasts with its 3 year total shareholder return...
Institutional investor trims position as FTAI explores new power market
Artisan Small Cap Fund has started cutting its stake in FTAI Aviation (FTAI), pointing to what it sees as optimistic expectations around the company’s FTAI Power initiative and its data center power ambitions.
The move draws attention to how much value investors currently ascribe to FTAI’s plan to repurpose commercial jet engines for data center power generation, a business the fund expects could produce uneven and...
Ulta Beauty (NasdaqGS:ULTA) has signed a lease for the entire 26,000-square-foot building at 1551 Broadway in Times Square, New York City.
The company plans to open an experiential flagship store at the site, replacing American Eagle's former flagship.
The Times Square flagship is scheduled to launch in late 2027 with a focus on immersive experiences, events, and technology integration.
Ulta Beauty, trading at around $462.8 per share, is moving ahead with one of its highest profile retail...
Shopify (SHOP) has put capital returns in focus after lifting its share repurchase authorization by US$3b to US$5b and expanding its Reddit partnership, a combination that has sharpened attention on the stock.
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Those buybacks and product partnerships come after a sharp move in the stock, with a 1-day share price return of 1.13% but a year to date share price decline of 29.53%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 70.40% still reflects earlier strength,...
Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) just closed FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of US$212.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.51, supported by net income of US$9.7 million. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$193.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.04 in FY 2025 Q4 to US$167.7 million and US$0.09 in FY 2026 Q3, before reaching the latest print. Trailing twelve month figures now stand at US$789.8 million of revenue and basic EPS of US$0.64. With the stock at...
For investors considering whether Norfolk Southern at around US$309.93 is still offering value or if the easy money has already been made, this article walks through what the price may be reflecting.
The stock has returned 1.6% over the past week and 7.7% year to date, with a 26.0% return over the last year and 53.2% across three years, giving plenty for current and prospective shareholders to think about.
Recent attention has centered on Norfolk Southern's role within the broader US...
In the past quarter, Henry Schein reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of US$1.32 per share, up 14.8% year over year, on net sales of US$3.37 billion, a 6.3% increase that surpassed analyst expectations.
By reaffirming its 2026 outlook for 3%–5% sales growth and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of US$5.23–US$5.37, the company underscored management’s confidence in its current operating trajectory despite ongoing industry pressures.
Next, we’ll examine how Henry Schein’s...
Wondering whether GE Vernova is still good value after a strong run, or if the stock is already pricing in too much optimism.
The stock closed at US$933.85, with the share price down 1.8% over the last week and down 10.2% over the last month, but still up 37.4% year to date and 95.0% over the past year.
Recent coverage has focused on GE Vernova as a standalone listed business in the capital goods sector, with investors paying closer attention to how the stock trades around major sector and...
In May 2026, The Gap, Inc. reported first‑quarter sales of US$3,497 million and net income of US$339 million, alongside completing a US$401 million buyback of 16,685,674 shares.
The company also tightened full‑year guidance to more modest net sales growth while targeting diluted EPS of about US$2.83 to US$2.93, highlighting a focus on margin and cost discipline despite uneven brand performance.
We’ll now examine how Gap’s raised full‑year earnings guidance, despite softer quarterly...
Corning (NYSE:GLW) announced a multiyear, multibillion dollar agreement with Amazon to supply optical fiber and connectivity solutions.
The deal supports Amazon's U.S. data center expansion focused on AI workloads and broader cloud demand.
Corning plans to add 1,000 new manufacturing jobs tied to this agreement.
The company is also expanding a major fiber optic technician training program to support data center buildouts.
This agreement adds Amazon to Corning's growing roster of large...
Carrier Global (CARR) has caught investor attention after reporting quarterly results that topped analyst expectations on revenue and adjusted EPS, while keeping its quarterly dividend intact despite ongoing pressure in the residential HVAC market.
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At a share price of US$67.35, Carrier has posted a 15.27% 90 day share price return and a 25.84% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return is down 4.62% and the 3 year total...
Levi Strauss (LEVI) is in focus after rolling out Microsoft Foundry and GitHub Copilot, introducing an AI Super Agent in Microsoft Teams that connects HR, finance, inventory, and IT decision-making.
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Levi Strauss shares have been firming up, with a 90 day share price return of 22.57% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 34.91%. This suggests recent AI and brand initiatives are feeding into improving momentum despite some short term price noise.
If...
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Indivior Pharmaceuticals (INDV) has been attracting attention after a mixed stretch in its share price, with the stock up over the past year but down over the past month. This has prompted fresh interest in its valuation.
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At a share price of $37.39, Indivior Pharmaceuticals has seen momentum cool in the past month with a 30 day share price return down 5.34%, even though the 90 day share price return is...
Borr Drilling’s subsidiary Borr IHC Limited has launched cash tender offers to repurchase parts of its 10.000% 2028 and 10.375% 2030 senior secured notes, funded by a planned US$1.60 billion new issuance of senior secured notes due 2032 and 2034 and existing cash.
The refinancing plan, which includes proposed covenant changes and collateral releases on the existing notes, could materially reshape Borr Drilling’s debt profile and operating flexibility.
We’ll now examine how this large-scale...
Amphenol (APH) reported strong first quarter 2026 revenue and orders tied to rising AI-related demand and the recent CommScope CCS acquisition, yet the stock slipped as investors weighed macro risks and higher debt.
See our latest analysis for Amphenol.
The stock is trading at US$143.60, with a 1-day share price return of 3.45% and a 30-day share price return of 12.16%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 55.57% and very large 5-year total shareholder return suggest longer term momentum...
In May 2026, First Busey Corporation filed a shelf registration for up to US$56.87 million to offer 2,100,000 shares of common stock in an ESOP-related transaction.
This ESOP-focused equity program highlights First Busey’s effort to expand employee ownership while potentially altering its capital structure and future dilution profile.
We’ll now examine how this ESOP-related shelf registration shapes First Busey’s investment narrative and longer-term capital allocation choices.
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Earlier this month, BTIG highlighted RealReal’s planned Auto Store rollout at its Perth Amboy authentication facility and recent quarterly results showing a smaller loss and revenue above forecasts, alongside curated vintage drops targeting “Early Aughts” demand and reported insider share sales of about US$2.0 million over three months.
Together, these updates point to RealReal tightening its operations while leaning into archival luxury trends that emphasize authenticated, collectible...
Service Corporation International recently raised its quarterly cash dividend by 6% to US$0.36 per share, payable on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026.
This marks the company’s 12th consecutive year of dividend increases, highlighting a long-standing pattern of returning cash to shareholders through regular income.
Next, we’ll explore how this latest dividend increase and consistent payout history may influence Service Corporation International’s broader investment...
Insider selling and perceived overvaluation put Acadian Asset Management in focus
Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) is back on investor watchlists after recent analysis flagged the stock as significantly overvalued relative to estimated intrinsic value, alongside insider share sales totalling about $6.7 million in the past 3 months.
See our latest analysis for Acadian Asset Management.
The recent valuation concerns and insider selling come against a backdrop of very strong market gains. The...
PG&E (PCG) is back in focus after being highlighted among large cap stocks under $30 with notable upside potential, just as it became the first U.S. utility to integrate over 1 million customer solar systems.
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The recent recognition among large caps with upside potential and the million solar-system milestone comes as the stock trades at US$16.48, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 14.10%. However, the 3-month share price return is down 9.55%,...
Booz Allen Hamilton recently released its “What’s In America’s Code?” report, finding that several popular Chinese large language models generated highly obfuscated, vulnerable software code when simulating U.S. government users, raising fresh national security concerns.
The report’s recommendation to restrict untrusted AI models from government and critical infrastructure environments underscores Booz Allen’s influence in shaping U.S. cyber and AI policy debates.
We’ll now examine how Booz...
In late May 2026, Old National Bancorp filed a US$216.9 million shelf registration for 9,000,000 shares of common stock tied to its Employee Stock Ownership Plan, alongside a broad omnibus shelf covering debt, preferred stock, depositary shares, common stock, warrants, purchase contracts, and units.
This combination of ESOP-related equity and a universal shelf expands Old National’s options for future capital raising, employee ownership, and balance sheet management, adding an extra layer of...
Innio (INIO) has quickly drawn attention after its recent US$2.43b IPO of 90,000,000 common shares at US$27 each, with trading now accompanied by inclusion in the NASDAQ Composite Index.
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Since listing, Innio’s share price has moved from the US$27 IPO level to US$33.72, with a 1 day share price return of 4.66% and a year to date share price return of 1.26%. This suggests early momentum is building as the IPO, upsized offering and NASDAQ Composite inclusion...
