U.S. Insurance Stock News

As the U.S. stock market navigates a week marked by tech earnings and geopolitical tensions, major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq have shown modest gains despite recent declines. Amidst this backdrop of fluctuating market sentiment and economic uncertainty, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be a strategic move for investors seeking growth opportunities in lesser-known companies that may offer potential resilience or innovation in times of volatility.

As the U.S. stock market kicks off a pivotal week with major tech earnings and geopolitical tensions influencing investor sentiment, dividend stocks continue to draw attention as a potential source of stability amidst volatility. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer consistent returns can be an effective strategy for investors seeking to balance risk and reward in their portfolios.

Ladder Capital recently reported mixed quarterly results, with stronger-than-expected net interest income but a weaker tangible book value per share, against a backdrop of stress in commercial real estate credit markets. Despite these mixed metrics, analysts have highlighted Ladder Capital’s consistent dividend record and credit discipline as central to its role in a still-fragile commercial property lending landscape. Next, we’ll examine how this mix of resilient income, softer book value,...

In January 2026, Wealthfront Corporation’s first earnings report as a public company revealed higher year-over-year revenue and net income but also disclosed US$208 million of net deposit outflows and details of the CEO’s large personal stake in its home-lending business. These disclosures have prompted a wave of law-firm investigations into possible securities-law violations, centering on client asset movements and potential conflicts of interest around the home-lending venture. With the...

In recent months, Oregon-based tru Independence fully exited its FMC position, selling 152,855 shares as the company continues restructuring and cost-control efforts. At the same time, FMC has outlined governance steps such as its 2026 virtual annual meeting, signaling an emphasis on balance sheet repair and corporate realignment. Next, we’ll explore how tru Independence’s full exit amid FMC’s restructuring efforts may influence the company’s investment narrative for shareholders. Explore...

VinFast Auto (VFS) is back in focus after reporting preliminary 2025 delivery figures, including 175,099 electric vehicles in Vietnam and a sharp jump in domestic electric scooter volumes, giving investors fresh data on its core market traction. See our latest analysis for VinFast Auto. Despite the upbeat 2025 delivery update, VinFast Auto's recent share price return has been mixed. The stock shows a 2.61% 1-day decline and a 14.72% 1-year total shareholder return loss, while the 90-day share...

In recent days, Clear Secure reported quarterly results that surpassed analyst expectations on both revenue and EBITDA, highlighting strong operational execution in its biometric identity verification business at U.S. airports. The company has also attracted heightened investor attention, appearing among the most searched stocks on major financial platforms and earning a top Zacks Rank based on upward earnings estimate revisions. With this backdrop of stronger-than-expected earnings and...

Special dividend and spectrum sale set the stage Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) is back on investors’ radar after closing a US$1.018b sale of spectrum licenses to AT&T and declaring a US$10.25 per share special cash dividend tied to that deal. See our latest analysis for Array Digital Infrastructure. Despite the special dividend news, Array Digital Infrastructure’s share price has come under pressure, with a 1-day share price return showing a 20.5% decline and a 7-day share price return...

The New York State Public Service Commission has approved a multi‑year rate plan allowing Consolidated Edison to raise electric and gas delivery rates over the next three years, with increases framed around inflation, efficiency savings and investments in reliability and clean energy infrastructure. Beyond higher customer bills, the decision effectively resets Con Edison’s regulated revenue framework, balancing allowed returns with mandated cost controls and expanded affordability programs...

Why NeoGenomics’ latest guidance and CFO transition matter NeoGenomics (NEO) has put out preliminary, unaudited guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, alongside a planned CFO transition that puts fresh attention on the company’s growth and execution. The company expects approximately US$190 million in fourth quarter revenue and about US$727 million for 2025 as a whole, with both figures tied to double digit year over year growth rates. At the same time, long time finance leader...

Winter storms shift attention to Hanover Insurance Group (THG) Hanover Insurance Group (THG) shares have come under pressure as winter storms raise expectations for higher property and casualty claims, while investors look ahead to Q4 2025 earnings from underlying business operations. See our latest analysis for Hanover Insurance Group. At a share price of $169.49, Hanover Insurance Group has seen a 1 month share price return of 8% decline and a year to date share price return of 5.3%...

Cellares recently announced that Cabaletta Bio’s investigational CAR T therapy rese-cel received FDA clearance of an IND amendment to use Cellares’ fully automated Cell Shuttle and Cell Q platforms for clinical manufacturing and quality control testing, with initial patient dosing now expected in the first half of 2026. This marks the first time Cellares’ platforms are supporting an active clinical program and aligns with Cabaletta’s aim to scale rese-cel for autoimmune diseases, where...

In recent weeks, Medtronic reported multiple milestones for its Affera Sphere-360 pulsed field ablation catheter, including CE Mark approval in Europe and completion of first procedures in the U.S. Horizon 360 IDE pivotal trial for treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. This progress highlights Medtronic’s push to integrate an all-in-one mapping and rotation-free ablation approach, potentially improving procedure efficiency and reinforcing its position in cardiac rhythm management. We’ll...

Intro Winnebago Industries (WGO) is back on many investors’ radars after a recent stretch where the share price moved higher over the past month and past 3 months, inviting a closer look at fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Winnebago Industries. Despite a recent 30 day share price return of 11.30% and a 90 day gain of 14.73%, the latest 1 year total shareholder return sits close to flat, suggesting momentum has picked up only more recently. If Winnebago’s recent move has you thinking...

In recent days, Sherwin-Williams has come under pressure after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to Hold, citing concerns about valuation and the company’s ability to clearly restore stronger earnings growth. At the same time, softer consensus expectations for the December 2025 quarter and doubts about an earnings beat have heightened investor caution ahead of the upcoming results announcement. Next, we’ll examine how these tempered earnings expectations and questions about a return to...

HCA Healthcare has promoted 25-year company veteran Erica Rossitto to senior vice president and chief nurse executive, effective February 1, 2026, to lead the nursing agenda across its more than 100,000 nurses. Her expanded remit over clinical excellence, emergency and surgical services, and patient experience underscores how HCA Healthcare is elevating frontline nursing leadership within its operating model. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine how Rossitto’s appointment as chief nurse...

Standex International Corporation recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.34 per share, a 6.3% year-on-year increase, payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026. This marks the company’s 246th consecutive quarterly dividend since 1964, underscoring a long-standing commitment to consistent shareholder payouts despite mixed growth metrics. Next, we examine how this 6.3% dividend increase and the company’s uninterrupted payout history shape Standex’s...

In January 2026, Jefferies Financial Group launched several fixed-income offerings, including new senior and subordinated notes with varying maturities, alongside earlier issues linked to long-dated callable bonds, while facing an investigation by Rosen Law Firm over alleged misleading disclosures related to its exposure to bankrupt auto-parts supplier First Brands. This combination of fresh debt issuance and legal scrutiny over credit exposure places Jefferies’ balance sheet management and...

If you are wondering whether Arista Networks at US$136.34 is still attractive or starting to look expensive, you are not alone. The stock has posted returns of 5.0% over the last 7 days, 3.4% over 30 days and 2.1% year to date, while the 1 year return sits at 35.9% and the 3 year return is very large. Recent attention on Arista Networks has centered on its role in networking for cloud data centers and high performance infrastructure. This continues to draw interest from investors tracking...

Life Time Group Holdings (LTH) shares moved after the company issued preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results, along with new 2026 guidance that provides investors with updated revenue, earnings, and expansion targets to evaluate. See our latest analysis for Life Time Group Holdings. At a share price of $29.70, Life Time Group Holdings has seen a 1-day share price return of 2.98% and a 7-day share price return of 9.43%, with the recent guidance and partnerships, such as the Life...

Ameresco’s new nuclear micro reactor collaboration Ameresco (AMRC) is back in focus after NANO Nuclear Energy announced a Memorandum of Understanding to explore integrating its modular micro reactors with Ameresco’s engineering and construction services for potential federal and commercial projects. See our latest analysis for Ameresco. At a share price of $32.51, Ameresco has seen a 7.72% 1 month share price return after a weaker 90 day period. Its 47.77% 1 year total shareholder return...

In recent months, Robinhood Markets has pushed beyond its core trading app by acquiring a majority stake in MIAX Derivatives Exchange through a joint venture, enabling regulated event-based and prediction market contracts alongside new offerings like retirement and savings accounts, tokenization, and AI-driven tools. This shift positions Robinhood as more of a multi-product financial platform, with prediction markets and diversified services deepening user engagement while introducing fresh...

In recent days, Texas Capital Securities initiated coverage on Melco Resorts & Entertainment, highlighting its premium mass focus, non-gaming attractions, and exposure to Macau, while the company continued reviewing a possible sale of its City of Dreams Manila resort that could raise close to US$600 million. Taken together, the fresh analyst attention and potential Manila asset sale underscore how Melco may be reshaping its balance sheet and geographic mix across Asia and Europe. We will now...

1st Source Corporation recently reported full-year 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$348.18 million and net income reaching US$158.28 million, alongside higher earnings per share from continuing operations. The bank also reduced net charge-offs, increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.40 per share, and completed a share repurchase program that retired nearly 1% of its stock, signaling a multi-pronged approach to shareholder returns and credit risk management. Next, we’ll...