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On August 12, 2025, Interface, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.02 per share, doubling the prior payout and payable to shareholders as of August 29, 2025. This marked dividend increase often reflects management's positive view on the company’s cash flow stability and future outlook, capturing the attention of income-oriented investors. We'll explore how Interface's decision to double its dividend underscores confidence in its...

Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE:BBU) just announced a share repurchase program, giving investors plenty to discuss. The plan is straightforward: the company will buy back up to 5% of its outstanding units, all of which will be cancelled over the coming year or until the limit is reached. Buybacks like this are often viewed as a sign that leadership perceives value in their stock at current levels. However, it also raises questions about whether BBU’s management has insights that the market...

Earlier this quarter, Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund highlighted Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. as a positive contributor to its performance, noting the company's acquisition of the Pennant Park office complex to expand its real estate holdings around the stadium. An interesting aspect is that optimism around Atlanta Braves Holdings persists among investors even during periods of on-field struggles, driven by long-term growth prospects tied to rising sports team valuations and real estate...

If you are debating what to do with your Hims & Hers Health stock right now, you are far from alone. The company has been on quite a ride lately. Over the past year, shares have skyrocketed by more than 160%, and the year-to-date return alone sits at an eye-popping 77%. But if you zoom out a bit, you will notice moments of real volatility too, with a roughly 23% dip over the last 30 days and a nearly 19% drop over the last quarter. These swings might make you wonder if the growth story is...

On August 21, 2025, Meritage Homes Corporation announced an increase of US$500 million to its share repurchase program, bringing total authorization to US$1.25 billion, alongside a quarterly dividend of US$0.43 per share payable September 30 to shareholders of record on September 16. This dual announcement of an expanded buyback authorization and steady dividend highlights the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders while signaling ongoing confidence in its financial...

The Timken Company recently appointed Michael A. Discenza as its new chief financial officer, effective August 14, 2025, following the departure of Philip D. Fracassa. Discenza’s 25 years of experience at Timken, including a decade as vice president, finance, is expected to provide continuity and deep industry insight during this leadership transition. Next, we’ll assess how Timken’s CFO appointment may affect investor sentiment and the company’s direction moving forward. We've found 21 US...

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) has been making subtle moves on the market’s radar, with its shares recently experiencing some ups and downs that might have investors wondering about what lies ahead. There is no single headline-grabbing event behind the latest price movements. This makes it a situation where curiosity about the company’s underlying value comes to the front. For those keeping an eye on the tobacco giant, the question is whether this activity is signaling something new...

Hologic (HOLX) has attracted investor attention following a series of upward revisions to its earnings estimates over the past two months. When several analysts adjust their outlook in the same direction, it is often a sign that Wall Street’s confidence in the company’s prospects has increased. Combined with high Value and VGM Style Scores, these factors help explain the growing interest in Hologic as investors reassess the stock’s potential valuation. Taking a broader view, Hologic’s shares...

Magic Software Enterprises recently raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to a range of US$600 million to US$610 million, declared a semi-annual dividend of 29.6 cents per share, and reported year-over-year increases in both revenue and net income for the second quarter and first half of 2025. The combination of increased revenue expectations and a higher dividend reflects management’s ongoing confidence in operational momentum and financial health moving into the second half of the...

If you are sitting on Genuine Parts stock, or considering what your next move should be, you are not alone. The company is a well-known name in the retail auto parts sector, and its shares always seem to stir up discussion, especially after the price action we have seen lately. Over just the last three months, the stock has risen by more than 10%, and year-to-date, it is up a strong 20%. That momentum has certainly caught the eye of investors re-evaluating their strategies in a market that...

Trying to figure out what to do with MARA Holdings stock? You are definitely not alone. With headlines swirling about crypto regulation and policy shifts in Washington, it feels like every week brings a new twist for companies like MARA. In fact, just over the last three months, the stock has climbed more than 10%, reversing much of its earlier slump. Intrigued by the potential, but maybe a bit cautious about the recent volatility? That is a healthy instinct. Let us look at how the landscape...

In August 2024, Booz Allen Hamilton announced it was awarded a five-year, single-award task order with a US$1.58 billion ceiling to provide advanced intelligence analysis for U.S. defense agencies’ counter-weapons of mass destruction missions. This contract highlights Booz Allen’s role in delivering highly technical, AI-driven support to the Defense Intelligence Agency and Defense Threat Reduction Agency, reinforcing its importance in national security initiatives. We'll take a closer look...

If you are watching Zimmer Biomet Holdings and wondering what your next move should be, you are not alone. With the stock climbing over 16% in the last three months and recently closing at $107.71, investors are buzzing about its growth prospects. Yet, there is still hesitation, especially with last year’s total return sitting slightly in the red. So, is this a stock ready to keep running, or are there risks lurking under the surface? Let’s look at the numbers. Over the past year, Zimmer...

Wondering if Agnico Eagle Mines is a buy, sell, or hold right now? You are not alone. For anyone eyeing gold stocks in 2024, this company has been hard to ignore, especially with such striking moves in its share price. After all, Agnico Eagle’s stock has climbed nearly 17% over the past three months and is up more than 67% year-to-date, comfortably outperforming the broader market. The rally has caught the attention of both gold bulls and cautious investors, and you might be asking yourself...

FirstCash Holdings was recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) after a significant upward trend in earnings estimates and improved analyst sentiment. This positions FirstCash Holdings among the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks for earnings estimate revisions, highlighting its strong performance compared to sector peers. We’ll explore how this positive earnings outlook and analyst upgrade may influence FirstCash Holdings’ broader investment narrative going forward. The latest GPUs need a...

Recent analysis found that Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation shares may be undervalued, with intrinsic value estimates from discounted cash flow analysis significantly exceeding the stock's current market level. This assessment has fueled renewed investor interest, even as the company faces slower projected earnings growth and offers a lower dividend yield relative to its industry peers. We'll examine how this perceived undervaluation, highlighted by discounted cash flow...

Buckle (BKE) just released its latest quarterly earnings, and at first glance, the numbers might give investors something to consider. Sales climbed over last year's levels and net income ticked higher, with earnings per share up as well. While it is not a blockbuster beat, the results show progress that may be drawing Wall Street's attention, especially for anyone looking to understand whether this retail staple still has more growth potential. These results follow a strong period for...

On August 14, 2025, TTM Technologies announced the appointment of Dr. Edwin Roks as its new President and CEO, effective September 2, 2025, following Thomas T. Edman’s retirement and transition to an advisory and board role. Dr. Roks brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure as CEO of Teledyne Technologies, with a background in advancing technology integration and expanding capabilities across aerospace, defense, and industrial electronics sectors. We’ll review how Dr. Roks’...

If you are eying Starbucks stock and wondering what your next move should be, you are not alone. There has been no shortage of headlines lately, both about the company’s core business and the bigger trends reshaping the coffee industry. Recently, Starbucks has announced a push for new investment partners in its China operations, drawing attention from deep-pocketed bidders like Carlyle and Tencent. In North America, the company just unveiled a 2% raise for salaried workers, aiming to keep...

Thinking about what to do with Roblox shares? If you have been following this stock, you already know it has been anything but boring. In the past year, Roblox has skyrocketed by an astonishing 166% and is now nearing all-time highs again. Just in the last quarter, the stock jumped more than 42%, propelled by strong engagement trends, bullish signs from analysts, and, not least, a dramatic shift in risk perception after the SEC closed its case against the company in May. It is not all smooth...

Earlier this month, PTC Inc. appointed Jon Stevenson as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, entrusting him with leadership of the Digital Thread product portfolio and leveraging his extensive background in CAD, PLM, AI, and SaaS. Stevenson's return to PTC, following previous executive roles within the company and broad industry expertise, signals an effort to enhance product innovation and accelerate PTC's digital transformation initiatives. We'll examine how Jon Stevenson's...

On August 19, 2025, M&T Bank Corporation announced an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to US$1.50 per share from the previous US$1.35, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025. This dividend boost stands out as a strong signal of confidence from M&T Bank’s management regarding the company’s underlying financial position and outlook. We'll explore how this substantial dividend increase could influence M&T Bank's investment...

RB Global, Inc. recently announced a series of leadership changes and senior management appointments, with several executives retiring and internal promotions taking effect to advance the company's organizational structure and growth strategy. A key feature of this shift is the establishment of specialized marketplace execution teams and an expanded executive leadership group, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring functional support while keeping sales leaders close to...

Thinking about what to do with McDonald’s stock right now? You are not alone. Whether you are a long-time holder or considering your first bite, it is not always easy to know if McDonald’s is still a happy meal for your portfolio or if they are serving up more sizzle than substance. The golden arches have been on an interesting ride lately, and the current price tells a story worth digging into. Over the last year, McDonald’s stock has returned just over 11% to investors, and the five-year...