U.S. Insurance Stock News

Earlier this month, CLEAR announced a contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to integrate its CLEAR1 identity platform into Medicare.gov from early 2026, while also rolling out CLEAR ID, a free mobile digital ID for TSA checkpoints, and expanding healthcare partnerships with Welldoc and Sharecare. Together, these moves extend CLEAR’s identity technology well beyond airports, embedding it into federal healthcare infrastructure and consumer health apps, which could deepen...

IDEX (IEX) has quietly climbed about 11% over the past 3 months, even as its year to date and 1 year returns remain negative. That mix of recovery and lag is drawing fresh attention. See our latest analysis for IDEX. Zooming out, that 30 day 7.7% share price return sits alongside a weak year to date share price performance and a negative one year total shareholder return. This suggests recent momentum is rebuilding as investors reassess IDEX’s growth and risk profile. If IDEX’s rebound has...

In early December 2025, Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported third-quarter 2025 sales of US$1,472 million with a reduced net loss of US$37 million, raised its full-year 2025 net sales outlook to US$6.45–6.48 billion, and projected fourth-quarter net sales of US$2.17–2.20 billion, above last year’s US$2.106 billion. Wells Fargo’s upgrade of Victoria’s Secret, citing improving product and marketing execution and a rebound at PINK, suggests that recent operational changes are starting to influence...

In December 2025, Agree Realty Corporation’s board approved and declared a higher monthly cash dividend of $0.262 per common share, equivalent to an annualized $3.144 and reflecting a 3.6% increase over the fourth-quarter 2024 rate, along with a monthly dividend of $0.08854 per Series A preferred depositary share. This dividend increase signals management’s confidence in the REIT’s cash flow profile and underscores its continued emphasis on delivering consistent income to both common and...

Stryker recently declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.88 per share payable on January 30, 2026, a 4.8% increase versus the prior year, and earlier this month named long-time executive Spencer Stiles as President and COO effective January 1, 2026, with Dylan Crotty stepping up as Group President of Orthopaedics. Taken together with a strengthening cranio maxillofacial fixation devices market, these internal promotions suggest Stryker is pairing leadership continuity with exposure to a...

Earlier this month, SoundHound AI announced a partnership with OpenTable to power a fully conversational, in-vehicle voice reservations agent that lets drivers and passengers find, select, and book tables hands-free through car infotainment systems, tapping into a network of over 60,000 restaurants worldwide. This move expands SoundHound’s in-car voice commerce platform beyond food ordering into end-to-end dining transactions, highlighting how the company is trying to turn its conversational...

Earlier in December 2025, Baldwin Insurance Group President James Morgan Roche sold 239,200 Class A shares for about US$5.74 million, while the company reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations and secured lender commitments for a US$600 million incremental term loan, lifting its facility to US$1.60 billion. This combination of insider selling, stronger-than-forecast financial results, and expanded borrowing capacity has sharpened investor focus on Baldwin’s growth...

Analysts are warming up to Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (ZWS) after a wave of upbeat coverage following its better than expected third quarter earnings and raised full year guidance, and investors are paying attention. See our latest analysis for Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. That mix of upbeat earnings, raised guidance, and fresh Buy ratings appears to be feeding into a constructive trend, with a strong year to date share price return of 27.8 percent and a hefty three year total shareholder...

Recent performance and why Bancorp is on investors radar Bancorp (TBBK) has quietly outperformed this year, with the stock up about 31% year to date and roughly 22% over the past year, even after a recent 1% pullback. See our latest analysis for Bancorp. With the share price now around $67.58, Bancorp’s roughly 10% 1 month share price return contrasts with a softer 3 month patch, while a powerful multi year total shareholder return suggests momentum is pausing rather than breaking. If...

Earlier this month, Paychex outlined fresh AI-driven upgrades across its Paychex Flex, Paycor and SurePayroll platforms and reaffirmed its intent to keep deploying capital into acquisitions once the large Paycor integration is further along. These moves signal Paychex is trying to turn AI from a back-office tool into a frontline “teammate,” reshaping how small and mid-sized clients run payroll, HR and compliance. Next, we’ll examine how Paychex’s push into AI-enabled HCM across Flex, Paycor...

In recent days, Linde has attracted renewed attention as multiple banks reiterated positive views on its long-term growth model, underpinned by a project backlog of over US$7.10 billion and continued shareholder returns via dividends and buybacks, following a period of softer industrial demand. An interesting development is the uptick in insider share purchases, including by CEO Sanjiv Lamba, which many investors interpret as a concrete signal of management’s confidence in Linde’s future...

How the new 0 Series launch ties into Helios Technologies stock Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) just expanded its Sun Hydraulics lineup with the new 0 Series counterbalance valves, targeting cramped, demanding hydraulic applications and subtly reinforcing the company’s edge in precision motion control. For shareholders, this kind of focused product development can matter over time, especially when it supports higher margin, engineering driven niches rather than chasing pure volume. See our...

In recent days, HEICO has drawn attention as Citi initiated coverage with a Buy rating while the company announced acquisitions of Axillon Aerospace’s Fuel Containment Business and EthosEnergy’s aerospace and defense repair operations, ahead of its Q4 2025 earnings release on December 18. Together, the earnings anticipation, analyst optimism, and expansion of HEICO’s Flight Support footprint through these deals highlight how management is leaning into aerospace aftermarket growth and repair...

Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) just laid out its 2026 playbook, pairing detailed coal volume and cost guidance with fresh capex plans and insider buying that together give investors a clearer view of management’s conviction. See our latest analysis for Alpha Metallurgical Resources. The fresh 2026 guidance and mixed insider activity land against a backdrop where the share price sits at $186.65, with a robust 30 day share price return of 17.72 percent but a weaker 1 year total shareholder...

Amplitude (AMPL) is back on investors radar after launching a new AI platform and closing a string of strategic acquisitions, moves that are already showing up in longer contracts and renewed confidence from enterprise customers. See our latest analysis for Amplitude. Even with the AI launch and acquisitions grabbing attention, Amplitude's 1 year total shareholder return of negative 5.7 percent and modest year to date share price return of 3 percent suggest sentiment is only just starting to...

Powell Industries (POWL) is back on investor radar after two years of strong execution, with revenue up about 26% and earnings climbing roughly 86%. At the same time, a rising free cash flow margin signals healthier, more flexible profitability. See our latest analysis for Powell Industries. The strong execution story is clearly feeding into performance, with the share price now at $332.65 and a robust year to date share price return of 45.42% pointing to sustained positive momentum. A huge...

Caesars Entertainment (CZR) is back in the Las Vegas spotlight after announcing a planned Caesars Sportsbook at Rampart Casino in Summerlin, pending approval. This move represents a strategic push deeper into local sports betting demand. See our latest analysis for Caesars Entertainment. Despite strategic moves like the Rampart sportsbook and the new Caesars Rewards Shop feature, Caesars Entertainment’s recent trading tells a mixed story, with a strong 1 month share price return of 20.83...

REX American Resources (REX) just posted its third quarter numbers, showing sales essentially flat year over year while earnings per share inched higher, even as year to date net income drifted lower. See our latest analysis for REX American Resources. That steadiness in the latest earnings comes after a strong run, with the share price up about 55% year to date and a 1 year total shareholder return of nearly 61%. This suggests positive momentum despite recent profit pressure. If REX's move...

Recently, analysts reiterated and upgraded positive ratings on MKS in the semiconductor technology sector, maintaining a Strong Buy consensus that reflects broad confidence in the company’s outlook. This wave of optimistic research coverage underscores how MKS’s position across advanced chip manufacturing and electronics packaging is increasingly central to the AI-driven semiconductor supply chain. Next, we’ll examine how this reinforced analyst confidence, especially the Strong Buy...

As the United States market navigates a period of volatility, with major indexes closing lower amid concerns over an AI bubble and looming economic reports, investors are keenly observing the tech sector's dynamics. In such a climate, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and resilience to market pressures.

As the United States stock market grapples with concerns over an AI bubble and fluctuating major indexes, investors are keenly observing economic indicators like the upcoming jobs report to gauge future market directions. In this environment of uncertainty, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can offer opportunities for those looking to capitalize on price discrepancies; such stocks may be trading at significant discounts relative to their intrinsic value, providing a...

AlphaTON Capital has announced the acquisition of its first NVIDIA B300 GPUs, integrated into Supermicro's advanced HGX systems, through a partnership with Atlantic AI. This deployment aims to enhance the Cocoon AI Network by leveraging advanced compute power, thereby offering enterprise-level artificial intelligence capabilities with military-grade privacy protection to users worldwide. The NVIDIA B300 chips, renowned for their high-performance processing suitable for complex AI tasks, mark...

As the U.S. stock market grapples with pressures on AI stocks and anticipates key economic data releases, investors are keenly observing how these factors influence broader market trends. In such a volatile environment, growth companies with high insider ownership often stand out as they suggest confidence from those closest to the business, making them intriguing prospects for investors seeking stability amid uncertainty.

As the year draws to a close, U.S. markets are experiencing volatility, with major indexes closing lower amid concerns about an AI bubble and looming economic reports. In such a climate, investors often look beyond the large-cap stocks dominating headlines to explore opportunities in lesser-known areas like penny stocks. While the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, it continues to signify smaller or emerging companies that could offer significant value when backed by strong financials and...