U.S. Insurance Stock News

Lumentum Holdings Inc. recently confirmed that Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance, Matthew Sepe plans to retire in fall 2026, with Eric Chang, a seasoned high-tech finance executive and certified public accountant, appointed to assume the Chief Accounting Officer role once the company files its December 2025 quarter Form 10-Q. This orderly leadership transition in the finance organization comes as external analysts highlight strong AI-related optical demand for...

Alliant Energy’s Board of Directors recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.5350 per share, payable on February 17, 2026, and previously announced the appointment of former PJM Interconnection President and CEO Manu Asthana as an independent director effective February 23, 2026. Asthana’s deep experience in grid operations, power markets and risk management, combined with the higher cash payout, may influence how investors view Alliant Energy’s governance, capital priorities and...

Why Trade Desk Is Back on Investors’ Radar Trade Desk (TTD) has drawn fresh attention after a period of mixed share performance, including a roughly 68% negative total return over the past year. This has prompted investors to reassess how its fundamentals stack up against expectations. See our latest analysis for Trade Desk. At a share price of $36.90, Trade Desk has seen a 7 day share price return of 7.15% decline and a 90 day share price return of 27.79% decline, while the 1 year total...

Analyst sentiment shift puts DXP Enterprises (DXPE) in focus Fresh analyst commentary on DXP Enterprises (DXPE), including upward revisions to earnings estimates and a consensus in the strong buy to buy range, has put the industrial distributor back on many investors’ watchlists. See our latest analysis for DXP Enterprises. DXP’s share price has moved up to US$115.48, with a 7 day share price return of 5.27% and a year to date share price return of 7.20%. Its 1 year and 5 year total...

Dollar Tree, Inc. recently appointed Daniel Delrosario as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer, placing him in charge of capital markets strategy, liquidity management, and engagement with the investment community. His background in buy-side investing and investor relations at Burlington Stores gives Dollar Tree a finance leader who understands both shareholder priorities and operational decision-making. With this leadership change in investor relations and treasury,...

In early January 2026, GeneDx Holdings raised its 2025 revenue outlook to about US$427 million, issued new 2026 revenue guidance of US$540–US$555 million, and launched GenomeDx Prenatal, a whole genome sequencing test aimed at providing faster, more comprehensive answers in high‑risk pregnancies. Together with the appointment of a new Chief Medical Officer to spearhead clinical strategy and payer engagement, these moves suggest GeneDx is working to embed advanced genomic testing more deeply...

Americold Realty Trust event driven snapshot Americold Realty Trust (COLD) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $13.25 and showing mixed returns across the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Americold Realty Trust. While the 1 month share price return of 4.08% points to some short term momentum from the recent move to $13.25, the 1 year total shareholder return of 33.05% decline and 5 year total shareholder return...

Recently, Raymond James downgraded Hess Midstream LP to Market Perform without assigning a price target, reflecting a broader reassessment of midstream suppliers as investors focus more on execution and dependable cash flows. Despite the downgrade, the firm highlighted Hess Midstream’s continued commitment to its payout framework, including targeted 5% annual distribution growth and support from a US$100 million unit repurchase program. Next, we’ll explore how this downgrade, set against...

Open Text (OTEX) stock has been in focus after recent trading moves, with the share price at $33.57 and returns over the month, past 3 months, and year giving investors fresh performance context. See our latest analysis for Open Text. That recent 1-day share price return of 2.44% and 7-day share price return of 4.00% come after a 90-day share price return decline of 14.25%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 26.26% and 3-year total shareholder return of 12.33% indicate that momentum has...

As the U.S. market navigates a landscape marked by fluctuating indices and inflation data that aligns with expectations, investors are keenly assessing the implications for high-growth sectors like technology. In this environment, identifying promising tech stocks involves evaluating companies that demonstrate resilience amidst economic shifts and possess innovative capabilities to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

As the U.S. stock market navigates through a landscape of record highs and inflationary pressures, investors are keenly assessing the implications of recent consumer price index data and corporate earnings reports. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks requires a careful analysis of fundamentals and market sentiment, offering potential opportunities for those looking to capitalize on discrepancies between current valuations and intrinsic worth.

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of cautious optimism following recent inflation data and mixed corporate earnings, investors are increasingly focused on identifying resilient growth opportunities. In this context, companies with high insider ownership often stand out as promising candidates, suggesting that those who know the business best have confidence in its future prospects.

As the U.S. stock market experiences a pullback with investors assessing CPI inflation data and major bank earnings, attention turns to alternative investment opportunities like penny stocks. Often considered an outdated term, penny stocks still hold relevance as they represent smaller or newer companies that can offer growth potential at lower price points. When these companies are backed by strong financial fundamentals, they present intriguing options for investors seeking hidden value in...

As the U.S. market navigates a landscape marked by recent inflation data and fluctuating key indices, investors are closely monitoring the performance of small-cap stocks within the S&P 600. With economic indicators showing resilience amid cautious optimism, identifying promising opportunities in lesser-known stocks can be crucial for those seeking to capitalize on potential growth. In this environment, a good stock often exhibits strong fundamentals and adaptability to changing economic...

Despite an already strong run, Planet Labs PBC ( NYSE:PL ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 39% in the last...

The Mosaic Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Carlsbad, New Mexico potash operation to International Minerals Carlsbad for US$30,000,000, refocusing its potash production in Saskatchewan, Canada. This divestment marks a clear shift toward concentrating capital on higher-return potash assets, potentially altering Mosaic’s long-term operations mix and risk profile. We’ll now examine how concentrating potash production in Saskatchewan might influence Mosaic’s existing...

BMO Capital recently initiated coverage on Crescent Energy with a Market Perform rating, highlighting improved margins and a leaner asset base but also describing 2026 as a transition year marked by declining legacy Vital production and slower balance sheet de-leveraging amid softer oil prices. Crescent Energy also previously announced it will discuss its fourth-quarter 2025 and full-year results, along with its 2026 outlook, on a February 2026 call, which may clarify how management plans to...

Why the latest update on Matador Resources (MTDR) matters Recent commentary around Matador Resources (MTDR) centers on its third quarter 2025 results, where net income, Delaware Basin production, and midstream revenues all featured prominently, alongside continued spending on drilling and San Mateo midstream expansion. See our latest analysis for Matador Resources. MTDR's third quarter 2025 update comes after a mixed share price run, with the latest close at US$41.89, a 30 day share price...

The latest move in Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) comes after news of a planned US$200b U.S. mortgage bond buying program, a policy aimed at housing affordability that quickly pulled investor focus toward housing related names. See our latest analysis for Fortune Brands Innovations. That policy driven surge comes on top of a 7 day share price return of 15.93% and a 90 day share price return of 19.05%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is still a 14.69% decline, suggesting recent...

QuantumScape’s manufacturing upgrade and why it matters for investors QuantumScape (QS) reported that its Cobra ceramic separator process is now the standard in its solid-state lithium-metal battery manufacturing, improving production efficiency, supporting potential gigafactory-scale output, and targeting longer battery life, faster charging, and lower costs. See our latest analysis for QuantumScape. Despite excitement around the Cobra process, QuantumScape’s recent trading has been choppy,...

Healthpeak Properties (DOC) recently outlined about US$925 million of transaction activity, including a US$600 million purchase of a 1.4 million square foot South San Francisco campus, along with roughly US$325 million of outpatient medical property sales. See our latest analysis for Healthpeak Properties. The recent acquisition and disposals have come alongside a 7 day share price return of 2.56% and a 90 day share price return decline of 7.33%, while the 1 year total shareholder return...

In recent days, Wells Fargo and RBC Capital have each begun or renewed coverage of Phreesia, assigning favorable ratings that highlight its role as a healthcare technology provider with a SaaS-based patient intake platform. This wave of positive analyst attention points to growing institutional focus on how Phreesia’s software, used across thousands of physicians, could influence its growth profile and profitability efforts. Next, we’ll examine how this increase in supportive analyst...

Merit Medical Systems recently issued fourth-quarter 2025 earnings guidance, projecting revenue between US$389,000,000 and US$395,000,000 year-over-year, and confirmed a Board leadership change with F. Ann Millner appointed Chair following the resignation of longtime director and former Chair Fred P. Lampropoulos. This combination of updated revenue expectations and a shift in Board leadership brings fresh attention to how Merit balances growth ambitions with governance continuity. Next, we...

Conference appearance and recent rating change put Kinetik in focus Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) is drawing fresh attention after presenting at the UBS Global Energy & Utilities Winter Conference in Park City, Utah, shortly after a Raymond James upgrade to Outperform. See our latest analysis for Kinetik Holdings. Despite the recent conference appearance and upgrade, Kinetik’s 1 year total shareholder return decline of 35.4% contrasts with a 43.0% gain over three years, suggesting longer term...