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Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) shares have been in the spotlight this week, with the stock moving up another 2.7% in the last day alone. While there is no single headline driving this uptick, it is enough to get investors wondering whether the recent run could be signaling further momentum or simply investor optimism after a string of solid quarters. For anyone considering their next move with Uber, this kind of price action often raises the question of whether something meaningful is...

Vistra (VST) has been in the spotlight, catching the interest of investors after its recent stock swings. While there is no specific news event driving the move, the price action itself is raising questions about whether this is a shift in market sentiment or simply normal volatility. This kind of movement can prompt shareholders to take a closer look at what is happening beneath the surface, especially for those debating whether to buy, hold, or move on. Over the past year, Vistra's stock...

Last week, Genesco Inc. ( NYSE:GCO ) insiders, who had purchased shares in the previous 12 months were rewarded...

Alkami Technology (ALKT) just scored a significant win, as one of the top 20 credit unions in the U.S. has chosen Alkami as its digital banking partner. The credit union will roll out the full range of Alkami’s retail, business, and data solutions across a base of at least 350,000 users. This is more than just a logo to add to the company’s client list. With this addition, Alkami’s already substantial user implementation backlog now exceeds 1.3 million. It also solidifies the company’s...

ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding (NYSE:ZK) just posted its second quarter earnings, and while revenue held steady compared to last year, the real story is the sharp drop in net loss. Investors have taken notice of this shift, as it hints at better cost management or a leaner, more efficient operation even as top-line sales remain flat. With the electric vehicle sector drawing intense scrutiny and competition, any sign of solid financial progress tends to move the needle. The market’s...

Axon Enterprise (AXON) has been attracting attention lately as its stock price continues to climb, drawing interest from both long-term holders and newcomers seeking growth stories. With no single event driving the movement, some investors are questioning whether the surge reflects stronger business fundamentals or if it is simply part of routine stock market fluctuations. For those observing recent developments, this may be a good time to assess what is truly behind Axon's momentum. Over the...

If you are looking for the next move on Cirrus Logic (CRUS), this week’s news may have caught your eye. The company just expanded its collaboration with GlobalFoundries, aiming to bring highly efficient and powerful chip technologies to market—from consumer gadgets to cars. This partnership goes beyond a routine announcement, as it promises fresh manufacturing capacity in the U.S. along with advances in critical chip technologies such as BCD process and Gallium Nitride, which could shape...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Axogen, Inc.'s...

SelectQuote ( NYSE:SLQT ) Full Year 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: US$1.53b (up 16% from FY 2024). Net...

When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the possibility that it could fail, and you could lose...

Hovnanian Enterprises ( NYSE:HOV ) Third Quarter 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: US$800.6m (up 11% from 3Q...

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company's ( NYSE:HBB ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.3x might make it look like...

The board of Insteel Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:IIIN ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.03 per share on the...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Allient implies that they have significant influence over the...

TrustCo Bank Corp NY's ( NASDAQ:TRST ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 1st of October to $0.38, with...

Virtus Investment Partners recently announced that its Board of Directors approved a 7% increase in its quarterly common stock cash dividend, raising it from US$2.25 to US$2.40 per share, payable on November 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2025. This move highlights the company's focus on returning capital to shareholders and reflects management’s confidence in the firm’s ongoing performance. We’ll now explore how this dividend increase strengthens Virtus Investment...

If you are watching LegalZoom.com (LZ) right now, you might be wondering what today's launch of attorney-assisted provisional patent application services could mean for your investment decision. By moving deeper into intellectual property legal services, LegalZoom is signaling it wants a larger slice of the innovation economy, one that has long been out of reach for many startups and solo inventors. This new offering addresses classic hurdles in patent protection, promising inventors a...

LightPath Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LPTH ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last...

If you have been tracking Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE), the latest regulatory move may have caught your eye. The company just kicked off a rolling submission for its Biologics License Application to the FDA, targeting approval for DTX401, an AAV gene therapy designed for Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia. This step is backed by data from its Phase 3 trial, with encouraging reductions in patient daily cornstarch needs. It is also supported by several FDA designations that signal a real...

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If you follow Talos Energy (TALO), the company’s fresh update from its Daenerys exploration project might have caught your attention. Talos just reported a successful discovery in the U.S. Gulf of America, finding oil pay in several sub-salt Miocene sands. The company wrapped up drilling earlier than planned and saved a healthy $16 million versus budget. In addition, there are already plans for an appraisal well next year, which suggests more potential resource upside in the future. For...

Hormel Foods (HRL) just got a lift from JPMorgan, which upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight, drawing investor focus back to the company after a stretch of sluggish performance. The bank’s call was pegged to an expectation that demand for Hormel’s protein products and its lineup of foods with fewer artificial ingredients could strengthen. For investors who have watched Hormel struggle with softer sales and tighter margins, this change in sentiment may be an early signal that tides...

In the past week, options market activity around Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. saw exceptionally high implied volatility in the October 17, 2025 $360.00 Put, pointing to expectations of significant movement in the stock. This heightened volatility, combined with mixed analyst earnings revisions, highlights increased uncertainty surrounding Asbury's near-term outlook. Given the unusual options activity signaling anticipated volatility, we'll now consider how this development could influence...

Ventas (VTR) has slipped nearly 2% after its latest earnings release, a move that might catch the attention of anyone watching the healthcare real estate sector. The company’s annual net income and revenue both grew solidly, but the market reaction seems less about the numbers themselves and more about shifting investor expectations. With shares trading around $67.79, some are looking closer at whether this pullback is simply a pause after a period of upward momentum, or if it hints at larger...