TPG has launched Third Wave Insurance, a new technology-focused retail insurance brokerage led by industry veteran Brian Bair, alongside its first partnership with Palmer & Cay, a long-established independent brokerage in the Southeastern U.S. that will keep its brand and leadership under CEO Jack Cay.
This move highlights TPG’s push to build a modern insurance distribution platform by combining digital tools with Palmer & Cay’s longstanding regional franchise and sector expertise.
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Sharpie, a Newell Brands (NasdaqGS:NWL) label, featured prominently at the GRAMMY Awards with a high-profile brand activation.
The company plans deeper Sharpie brand integration into pop culture tie ins beyond the GRAMMYs.
Newell Brands is also relaunching its Chesapeake Bay Fragrance line, signaling fresh product development and a broader home fragrance push.
For investors watching NasdaqGS:NWL, these moves sit at the heart of what the company does best: consumer brands that show up in...
In early February 2026, Atkore Inc. reported first‑quarter 2026 results showing net sales of about US$655.55 million and net income of US$15.03 million, alongside earnings per share of US$0.44, while also affirming a US$0.33 quarterly dividend and confirming completion of a share repurchase program totaling 2,074,812 shares for US$171.86 million.
Atkore also exited its mechanical tube product line and plans further facility closures, sharpening its focus on electrical infrastructure while...
Kroger (NYSE:KR) is closing all of its Georgia based Little Clinic health centers, exiting a local in store healthcare offering.
At the same time, the company is rolling out a major expansion of its large format Marketplace stores across several states.
The moves come as grocers broadly explore health and wellness services and as Kroger refines where it allocates capital.
Kroger enters these changes with its shares at $66.8 and multi year returns that some investors may see as significant,...
Evolv Technologies Holdings expanded its partnership with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to deploy additional AI-based weapons detection systems across more campuses.
The rollout extends the use of Evolv’s security technology across the Louisiana school district as part of its broader safety initiatives.
Evolv Technologies Holdings, listed as NasdaqCM:EVLV, is drawing fresh attention as its AI-based weapons detection systems reach more K 12 schools in East Baton Rouge Parish. The company’s...
Enova International (ENVA) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Management pointed to strong small business and consumer lending activity and targeted marketing that supported revenue and net income.
See our latest analysis for Enova International.
The earnings release and recent share repurchases have come after a strong run, with Enova International’s 90 day share price return of 26.75% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.72%, while shorter...
Hershey (NYSE:HSY) is rolling out an expanded Easter product lineup, including new and returning seasonal items.
The company is adding Airheads to its non-chocolate assortment through a partnership with Perfetti Van Melle.
Hershey is also launching Harry Potter Butterbeer Kisses in new shareable formats, alongside products like Jolly Rancher Gummies Fruity Mix.
For Hershey, Easter is one of the key seasonal periods where product variety and shelf presence matter for confectionery sales. The...
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) is contending with leadership turnover, including the departures of Tableau chief Ryan Aytay and Slack head Denise Dresser.
The company has secured a US$5.6b, 10 year contract with the US Army to modernize defense data and cloud infrastructure.
Salesforce has also launched EMBERPOINT, an AI driven wildfire response partnership focused on real time detection and response.
For investors, Salesforce sits at a crossroads. The stock trades at US$199.44, with a 1 year return...
Definium Therapeutics, Inc. recently appointed veteran biopharmaceutical executive Roger Adsett to its Board of Directors, effective January 29, 2025, while analysts initiated positive coverage emphasizing its late-stage brain health pipeline, including FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for DT120 in generalized anxiety disorder.
Adsett’s extensive track record in global drug launches and building commercial organizations at companies such as Insmed, Shire, and AstraZeneca adds experienced...
If you are wondering whether Snap's current share price reflects its underlying worth, this article walks through the key numbers that matter for valuation.
Snap's share price, which last closed at US$5.91, has recorded returns of 22.9% decline over 7 days, 28.4% decline over 30 days, 27.3% decline year to date and 44.4% decline over the last year, with a 48.9% decline over 3 years and 90.6% decline over 5 years.
These moves have kept Snap in the spotlight as investors reassess what they are...
Cummins Inc. recently featured Senior Observability Engineer Mason Wagner at the Perform 2026 conference, highlighting the company’s focus on monitoring and reliability in its technology stack.
At the same time, investors are closely watching Cummins’s upcoming earnings report, where analysts expect a 4% year-on-year revenue decline alongside continued interest in its ability to meet or exceed expectations.
We’ll now examine how anticipation around Cummins’s earnings, especially the expected...
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) announces Warren Buffett’s retirement as CEO and the appointment of Greg Abel as his successor.
The leadership change coincides with plans to sell Berkshire’s stake in Kraft Heinz, signaling a shift in the investment portfolio.
These developments are viewed by many investors as a key milestone in the company’s long term evolution.
Berkshire Hathaway sits at the center of multiple sectors, from insurance and rail to energy and consumer products, giving its...
UGI Corporation has reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$2,083 million while net income fell to US$297 million, alongside earnings per share that came in just below analyst expectations.
Alongside these mixed results, UGI is reshaping its business through LPG divestitures and the newly created Chief Strategy Officer role to sharpen its enterprise strategy.
Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how the earnings miss and ongoing portfolio reshaping influence...
In recent weeks, Citigroup has refreshed its leadership ranks, expanded issuer services through a new Siemens Energy ADR mandate, and actively reshaped its capital structure via multiple bond offerings, a preferred stock Series II designation, and the redemption of US$2,500,000,000 in notes.
Together with executive commentary on capital returns and internal AI-enabled productivity tools, these moves highlight Citigroup’s focus on efficiency, governance, and disciplined balance sheet...
General Motors (GM) has put shareholder returns front and center by pairing a 20% dividend increase with a new US$6b share repurchase authorization, along with fresh 2026 earnings guidance and recently reported 2025 results.
See our latest analysis for General Motors.
Against this backdrop of higher dividends and active buybacks, GM’s recent share price momentum has been strong. The 90 day share price return of 25.35% and the 1 year total shareholder return of 82.35% suggest that investors...
If you are wondering whether RPC's current share price offers good value or just more volatility, you are not alone. A closer look at its valuation can help frame that decision.
The stock recently closed at US$5.66, with returns of a 10.9% decline over the past week, a 2.1% decline over the last month, a 2.4% gain year to date, and a 6.1% decline over the past year. The 3 year return is a 34.7% decline and the 5 year return is a 19.9% gain.
Recent commentary around RPC has focused on how its...
Q1 2026 snapshot and how it fits the Powell Industries story
Powell Industries (POWL) opened fiscal 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$251.2 million and basic EPS of US$3.42, setting a clear benchmark for how its current earnings power looks heading into the rest of the year. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$241.4 million and EPS of US$2.89 in Q1 2025 compared with US$251.2 million and EPS of US$3.42 in Q1 2026. Trailing 12 month EPS reached US$15.51 on revenue of about US$1.1 billion,...
Rumble Inc. recently launched Rumble Shorts, a short-form, swipeable video feed available on the web at rumble.com/shorts, with mobile app versions pending app store approval.
By adding a dedicated short-form video experience aimed at boosting creator discovery and monetization, Rumble is broadening its platform while emphasizing its free-expression mission.
Next, we will examine how Rumble Shorts’ emphasis on creator discovery and monetization could influence Rumble’s broader investment...