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Magnite recently announced that Business Insider has chosen its SpringServe video platform to power ad serving and programmatic monetization for Business Insider's standalone connected TV channel, marking the publisher's move beyond YouTube into independently managed CTV distribution. This partnership underscores SpringServe's role as core infrastructure for premium publishers seeking greater control over connected TV inventory and advertiser relationships in the broader CTV ecosystem. Next,...

Luckin Coffee, which now operates about 33,600 stores in China, has expanded into New York City, introducing its cashless, speed-focused and value-oriented model into one of Starbucks’ core urban markets. This move not only intensifies competition with Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin in a highly concentrated US coffee landscape, but also showcases how Luckin’s technology-led approach could reshape consumer expectations in major international cities. We’ll now explore how Luckin’s push into...

Travel + Leisure Co. has reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$524 million, total revenue of US$1.06 billion, and net income of US$109 million, all slightly higher than a year earlier, alongside modestly improved earnings per share from continuing operations. Across the first half of 2026, the company’s incremental increases in revenue and earnings, combined with recent US$300 million asset-backed financing, suggest management is focused on cautiously growing the...

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) is back in focus after reporting quarterly revenue of US$1.50b, topping analyst expectations and paired with strong earnings, even as management issued relatively cautious forward guidance. See our latest analysis for Zebra Technologies. The share price of Zebra Technologies, now at US$262.40, has climbed with a 30 day share price return of 11.2% and a 90 day share price return of 13.54%, yet the 1 year total shareholder return is still down 20.02%. Momentum has...

When inflation expectations, interest rate decisions and energy prices are all pulling at markets, many investors look for something simple: leaders with real skin in the game. Founder led companies often fit that profile because the people setting the direction are heavily invested in the long term outcome. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on these businesses, where leadership is tied closely to shareholder results rather than just compensation packages. In this article, you will...

With inflation risks tied to energy prices, mixed central bank signals, and currencies swinging on every new headline, many investors are looking for income that feels more resilient than short term sentiment. That is where the Dividend Fortresses screener comes in, focusing on companies offering 5%+ dividend yields with an emphasis on stability through market storms. Instead of chasing momentum, you are anchoring your portfolio around cash payouts that can help smooth the ride. In this...

FactSet Research Systems (FDS) is in focus after Curi Holdings adopted its Portfolio Analytics Suite, including Whole Portfolio Analytics, Performance Solution, and Private Capital Data Aggregation Service, to overhaul investment operations and portfolio oversight. See our latest analysis for FactSet Research Systems. The recent Curi Holdings win comes as FactSet Research Systems trades at US$246.95, with a 30 day share price return of 11.6% but a year to date share price decline of 13.32%...

Covista, America’s largest healthcare educator, recently received five national workplace and corporate responsibility awards and committed US$10 million plus 50,000 volunteer hours over five years to its Covista Open Doors workforce initiative. Chamberlain University, a Covista institution, has since announced a new Salt Lake City nursing campus, underscoring Covista’s role in expanding U.S. healthcare training capacity. We’ll now examine how Covista’s expanded nursing footprint through...

S&P Global Ratings recently affirmed the AA financial strength and related ratings of Assured Guaranty’s insurance subsidiaries and the A issuer credit rating of parent AGL, all with stable outlooks. By highlighting capital adequacy above AAA stress levels, exceptional liquidity, and the launch of annuity reinsurer Assured Life Re, the review underlines how Assured Guaranty is coupling balance sheet strength with business expansion. Now we’ll examine how S&P’s affirmation of Assured...

Erie Indemnity (ERIE) is drawing attention ahead of its upcoming Q2 earnings as investors weigh the impact of new products such as Erie Secure Auto and Business Auto 2.0, along with a refreshed online quote platform. See our latest analysis for Erie Indemnity. Erie Indemnity’s recent share price has come under pressure, with the stock down 4.1% over the last day and 22.3% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return has declined 39.5%, suggesting momentum has weakened even as investors...

FVCBankcorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FVCB ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in 4 days. The ex-dividend date is one business...

Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) recently appointed Adrianne Lee as chief financial officer, a leadership change that is drawing fresh attention to the stock as investors weigh its performance against peers like Ulta Beauty in a slower growth backdrop. See our latest analysis for Sally Beauty Holdings. Sally Beauty Holdings' share price has gained 7.66% over the past month and 2.76% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 47.28% points to stronger longer term momentum despite a...

First Hawaiian, Inc. has agreed to acquire TriCo Bancshares in an all stock deal. The transaction has been approved by both companies' boards and includes planned changes to the combined corporate board. Tri Counties Bank is expected to keep its existing branding after the acquisition closes. TriCo Bancshares, ticker NasdaqGS:TCBK, is entering this deal with an active share price of $60.04 and a track record of positive returns over multiple periods. The stock is up 2.1% over the past week...

In the recent past, analysts projected that Cleveland-Cliffs would report a quarterly loss of $0.18 per share with revenues of $5.15 billion, both improving compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Over the last month, analysts lifted their consensus earnings forecast for the quarter by about 45%, signaling a rapid reassessment of Cleveland-Cliffs’ near-term profitability. We’ll now examine how this sharp upward revision in earnings expectations could influence Cleveland-Cliffs’...

ONEOK stock has delivered a strong 128.7% total return over the past five years, yet its current valuation checks paint a mixed picture that stops short of calling the shares either clearly cheap or clearly expensive. A 128.7% return over five years suggests ONEOK has already rewarded long term holders, so new investors need to think carefully about how much of that story may already be reflected in the price. Expectations around future earnings from its large midstream network can support...

In the lead-up to Mirion Technologies’ June 2026 quarter results, analysts had been expecting lower year-on-year earnings despite higher revenues, with forecasts last updated before the announcement. An interesting shift has been that the Most Accurate Estimate recently moved above the broader Zacks Consensus Estimate, signalling a late upswing in analyst optimism around Mirion’s earnings outlook. We’ll now explore how this more optimistic analyst earnings stance could influence Mirion...

Galaxy Digital (NasdaqGS:GLXY) launched a Bitcoin Quantum Readiness Initiative, aimed at addressing future security risks from quantum computing to the Bitcoin network. The company also acted as the lead buyer in a US$130 million Ripple equity sale that received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Galaxy Digital operates across trading, asset management, and investment banking in the digital asset sector. Moves around Bitcoin security and Ripple equity fit directly into its core...

MBX Biosciences has completed a leadership overhaul, appointing Executive Chairman Steve Hoerter as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman and confirming John Smither as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 13, 2026. The appointments bring in a pairing with extensive experience in scaling commercial-stage biotech businesses and executing major financings and corporate transformations, potentially reshaping MBX’s operational and capital allocation priorities. With this leadership transition...

DXC Technology (DXC) shares are back in focus after management addressed shareholder concerns about recent performance and laid out a multi-year plan centered on organic growth, margin improvement, and stronger free cash flow. See our latest analysis for DXC Technology. At a share price of $9.31, DXC Technology has seen a sharp reset, with the share price down 33.9% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return down 36.4%. The recent 1 month share price return of 8.3% suggests a...

Ichor Holdings recently participated in a powerful rally across semiconductor equipment makers, as investors reacted to improving sentiment toward the broader chip equipment space. The move highlights how Ichor’s share price can be influenced more by sector-wide shifts in expectations for equipment demand than by company-specific developments. We will now examine how this sector-wide optimism around semiconductor equipment demand shapes Ichor Holdings’ investment narrative over the coming...

Moderna (MRNA) shares are back in focus after the company appointed veteran finance executive Michael McDonnell to its Board and Audit Committee, and reshuffled committee roles as part of broader governance adjustments. See our latest analysis for Moderna. At a share price of $59.66, Moderna has seen a 93.32% year to date share price return and an 82.28% total shareholder return over one year. However, the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns have declined 51.05% and 81.84%...

Lincoln Electric Holdings (LECO) is back in focus after its latest quarterly earnings, with revenue of $1.12b, up 11.7% year on year, and adjusted operating income ahead of market expectations. See our latest analysis for Lincoln Electric Holdings. Lincoln Electric Holdings' share price has eased in recent weeks, with a 30 day share price return of down 9.5% and a 90 day share price return of down 3.7%. At the same time, the latest earnings release put cost control and industrial demand in...

GE Vernova (GEV) just released quarterly results that combined strong revenue growth, higher full-year sales and cash flow guidance, and record orders with weaker profitability and a loss-making Wind division. See our latest analysis for GE Vernova. At a share price of $1,078.81, GE Vernova has experienced a 7 day share price return of 1.20%, while the 90 day share price return is down 4.32%, and the year to date share price return is 58.75%; over the last 12 months, total shareholder return...

Elon Musk has recently highlighted that self-driving “robot cars” could increase traffic volumes as autonomous adoption rises. He also confirmed that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is being developed to remember individual driver preferences. These comments add a new layer to the discussion on how autonomous vehicles may interact with cities, consumers, and regulators. Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) is pushing deeper into autonomous driving with its FSD system, positioning the company at the...