U.S. Insurance Stock News

WhiteFiber (WYFI) is back on investors’ radar after completing an upsized US$210 million offering of 4.500% convertible senior notes due 2031, aimed at funding data center buildout and broader corporate initiatives. See our latest analysis for WhiteFiber. WhiteFiber’s recent upsized convertible notes deal comes after a sharp 21.4% 30 day share price return and a 19.5% year to date share price return. However, the 90 day share price return of about a 40.6% decline shows momentum has recently...

A. O. Smith Corporation ( NYSE:AOS ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 3 days. Typically, the ex-dividend date...

Event context and recent share performance Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) has come onto investors’ radar without a single clear headline event, prompting closer attention to its recent share performance and fundamentals rather than a one off catalyst. See our latest analysis for Healthcare Services Group. At a share price of $18.91, Healthcare Services Group has recently seen softer momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 3.67% and a 90-day share price return of 1.66%. The year to...

New Oriental Education & Technology Group’s upcoming quarterly earnings report on 28 January 2026 has become a focal point for investors assessing the company’s progress in China’s evolving education market. Attention is centering on how New Oriental’s guidance for K-12 and online segments may reflect shifting regulatory conditions and consumer spending patterns in China’s private education sector. We’ll now examine how the focus on growth and margin recovery in China education could shape...

Juniper Research has highlighted three transformative technologies poised to revolutionize digital payment fraud and security over the coming year: civic identity apps, tokenisation, and artificial intelligence. Civic identity apps are expected to streamline onboarding processes and improve user control over digital identities. Tokenisation is anticipated to enhance efficiency through faster settlement speeds and reduced compliance burdens, while AI continues to innovate with adaptive...

Starbucks has agreed to form a new China retail joint venture with Boyu Capital, with Starbucks holding 40% and Boyu Capital able to acquire up to 60%. The move reshapes Starbucks’ operating model in its largest market outside the US, at a time when it has been facing tougher competition from local coffee chains. This joint venture comes as Starbucks continues a wider repositioning of its global footprint and store formats. For investors watching NasdaqGS:SBUX, the China joint venture is a...

AllianceBernstein Holding stock update AllianceBernstein Holding (AB) shares recently closed at US$38.96, with short term returns mixed, including a 1 day decline of about 1.9% and a total return over the past 3 months of around a 3.6% decline. See our latest analysis for AllianceBernstein Holding. While the recent 7 day and 90 day share price returns of about 3.0% and 3.6% declines hint at fading short term momentum around the current US$38.96 level, the 1 year and 5 year total shareholder...

The latest move in MKS (MKSI) stock comes after the company lifted its 2025 guidance to the top of its prior range, along with upbeat analyst commentary and fresh product launches across its photonics portfolio. See our latest analysis for MKS. Those product launches and the guidance lift come after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 32.20% and a 90 day share price return of 54.51%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 101.68% points to momentum that...

Nexa Resources S.A. recently suspended production at its Atacocha San Gerardo open pit mine in Peru after the Joraoniyoc community blocked road access in protest, limiting the site to essential maintenance with a minimal workforce. Although Atacocha contributes less than 3% of Nexa’s total zinc output and the company reports no material production impact so far, the disruption underscores ongoing community-related and operational risks around its assets. We’ll now explore how this...

Mattel has released its first autistic Barbie doll, created over 18 months with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network to incorporate features such as side-eye gaze, articulated joints for stimming, and sensory accessories like a fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones. By expanding the Barbie Fashionistas line to include more than 175 looks and donating over 1,000 autistic dolls to pediatric hospitals, Mattel is deepening its focus on representation and the social benefits of play for...

Comcast (NasdaqGS:CMCSA) completed the spin off of Versant Media Group, which began trading publicly as part of a restructuring of NBCUniversal cable networks. Universal secured a deal to bring an immersive Pokemon experience to Universal Studios Japan, expanding its branded attractions portfolio. For you as an investor, these moves sit at the core of what Comcast does across connectivity, media, and theme parks. The Versant Media Group spin off reshapes how NBCUniversal organizes its cable...

PC Connection (CNXN) has attracted attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down over the past week, month, past 3 months and year, while its long-term returns remain positive. See our latest analysis for PC Connection. At a share price of $56.86, PC Connection’s recent 1 day, 7 day, 30 day and 90 day share price returns are all in negative territory, while its 1 year total shareholder return is also negative. However, the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder...

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. previously reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$74.92 million and net income reaching US$30.25 million, alongside the board’s declaration on January 22, 2026 of a US$0.55 per-share cash dividend payable on March 2, 2026. The combination of higher quarterly profitability and a maintained regular dividend suggests management is prioritizing both earnings strength and ongoing cash returns to shareholders. Next, we...

In recent weeks, Amazon has moved ahead with what could become its largest corporate workforce reduction, aiming to cut around 30,000 white-collar roles across AWS, retail, Prime Video, and human resources while emphasizing greater use of AI and automation. Management is presenting these layoffs as part of a broader effort to strip out management layers and concentrate investment on artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and other high-priority initiatives rather than as a response...

Full Truck Alliance (YMM) is drawing attention after its board approved a capital return policy that commits at least 50% of non-GAAP adjusted net income to shareholders each year through dividends and share buybacks. See our latest analysis for Full Truck Alliance. At a share price of US$9.81, Full Truck Alliance has seen a 12.18% 30 day share price decline and a 25% 90 day share price decline, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 23.98% remains positive. This suggests shorter term...

Why Lionsgate Studios Is On Investors’ Radar Lionsgate Studios (LION) has attracted fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock closing at US$9.75, alongside a mix of positive and negative return figures across different timeframes. See our latest analysis for Lionsgate Studios. The latest 4.84% 1 day share price return and 53.06% 90 day share price return suggest momentum has picked up recently. The 45.41% 1 year total shareholder return and 56.10% 3 year total...

Bilibili has already reached profitability by shifting to a higher-margin commercial model centered on advertising and self-developed games, while sharply reducing content creator subsidies. This pivot toward short videos and heavier commercialization is testing the platform’s community‑driven culture, raising questions about long-term user loyalty and engagement. Next, we will examine how Bilibili’s push into higher-margin ads and gaming could reshape its investment narrative and risk...

Carlisle Companies has been advancing its Vision 2030 strategy, using acquisitions in metal systems, insulation, and recycled materials to expand its building solutions portfolio and support energy-efficient construction demand in recent years. An interesting angle is how Carlisle’s focus on operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation under Vision 2030 connects product innovation directly with long-term shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how the Vision 2030 growth...

If you are wondering whether Medical Properties Trust is a bargain or a value trap at around US$5.11, it helps to step back and look at the full valuation picture rather than just the share price. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 1 year return of 17.3% alongside a 3 year return of 47.0% decline and a 5 year return of 64.4% decline, and it is roughly flat so far this year at 0.6% after a 1.7% decline over the last week and a 0.6% return over the last month. Recent news around Medical...

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. recently announced that Christopher H. Hunter has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and director, with former CEO Debra K. Osteen returning to lead the company and rejoining the Board as a Class I director effective January 20, 2026. Osteen’s reinstatement brings back a veteran behavioral health operator with decades of industry leadership and prior top-level experience at Acadia itself, potentially reshaping how investors view the company’s direction...

Visa partnership puts Deluxe’s payments push in focus Deluxe (DLX) is drawing fresh attention after announcing dlxFastFundsSM with Visa, using Visa Direct to offer near real-time funding for businesses looking to manage cash flow for payroll, inventory, and other expenses. See our latest analysis for Deluxe. The Visa news comes after a period of stronger momentum, with Deluxe’s share price at US$24.23, a 30-day share price return of 6.79%, and a 90-day share price return of 26.93%. The 3-year...

As the U.S. stock market navigates a volatile start to 2026, with major indexes like the S&P 500 posting consecutive weekly losses and gold nearing record highs, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks for potential opportunities. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap companies often involves looking at those with recent insider activity, as it can signal confidence in the company's future prospects despite broader market uncertainties.

The U.S. stock market has recently experienced a period of volatility, with major indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posting consecutive weekly losses, while safe-haven assets such as gold have reached new highs. In this fluctuating environment, high growth tech stocks can be appealing due to their potential for rapid expansion and innovation-driven resilience amidst broader market uncertainties.

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility, with major indexes posting consecutive weekly losses and safe-haven assets like gold reaching new highs, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities that may be undervalued amidst the uncertainty. In this environment, finding stocks priced below their fair value can offer potential for growth as market conditions stabilize and investor sentiment improves.