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If you’re tracking Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), this week’s news likely got your attention. The bank revealed it could take a charge of up to $200 million in the current quarter, tied to external fraud involving subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings. Management described this as a one-off loss, citing corrupted data and irregular borrower financial statements that slipped through monitoring. While Fifth Third is cooperating with law enforcement and increasing its risk controls, investors...

If you have First Horizon stock on your radar right now, you are not alone. It's the kind of name that often gets overlooked until it isn't, especially after posting a stellar 46.8% gain over the past year and a jaw-dropping 195.7% return in five years. With the share price closing most recently at $22.51, it is no wonder that investors are starting to ask if there is more room for upside, or if the best has already been captured. Recent weeks have seen the stock notch up a modest 1.0%...

If you’ve been following Lucid Group (LCID) lately, there’s no shortage of fresh headlines to digest. The company has been busy, launching its Gravity SUV in Europe, collaborating with NVIDIA on next-generation driver-assistance systems, and signing a $300 million partnership with Uber to supply thousands of autonomous-capable vehicles. Lucid’s recent push to broaden its lineup with a lower-cost midsize EV aimed at Tesla’s core market only adds to the intrigue for anyone wondering what comes...

If you have been watching Mineralys Therapeutics lately, you are probably wondering just how much more it can deliver for your portfolio. The buzz is real, and so are the numbers. With a 155.5% surge over the past 30 days and a staggering 202.9% gain so far this year, Mineralys has certainly gotten investors’ attention. Its one-year return of 219.8% stands out not just in its sector, but across the broader market as well. Part of this momentum can be traced to growing optimism around...

When a company like NCR Atleos (NATL) beats revenue expectations, it tends to draw investor attention—for good reason. The latest quarterly update saw revenue come in 2% ahead of Wall Street forecasts, driven by growing demand for self-service banking technology and ATM outsourcing. Management sounded a confident note as well, not just pointing to solid momentum but also doubling down on the company’s ability to meet its full-year outlook. That combination of results and upbeat commentary...

Earlier this month, OPENLANE, Inc. introduced Audio Boost AI, a new feature on its US marketplace that uses AI to analyze engine recordings, highlight potential issues, and provide benchmark audio samples to help dealers evaluate vehicles more efficiently. This launch leverages a proprietary database of more than 1.2 million engine recordings, reinforcing OPENLANE's focus on innovative technology that enhances trust and transparency for wholesale buyers and sellers. We'll examine how...

Are you considering what to do next with Impinj stock? You are not alone. Investors have been watching this company closely as its stock has experienced some twists and turns, making it a captivating option for both seasoned market players and those just getting started. Over the last year, Impinj has zigzagged through market sentiment, dropping 11.0% in just the past week, bouncing up 10.5% over the last month, and boasting a 21.8% gain so far this year. Looking even further back, its three-...

If you’re holding Hanover Insurance Group stock, or thinking about buying in, you’re probably weighing the same question as everyone else: is it still a smart value, or has the recent rally stretched things too far? The company’s share price has notched an impressive 18.3% gain year-to-date, building on returns of over 24% for the past year and a remarkable 118.3% climb across five years. Over just the past month, shares have jumped 6.4%, which may indicate that investors are taking a fresh...

Earlier this week, WesBanco completed a US$230 million public offering of depositary shares representing interests in its Series B Preferred Stock, set to pay a fixed 7.375% dividend until October 1, 2030 before switching to a variable rate. Most of the proceeds will be allocated to redeem existing preferred stock and subordinated notes, while the remainder could support potential acquisitions or capital investments. We will examine how this sizable preferred stock issuance and focus on...

If you have been watching Fidelity National Financial (FNF) lately, the recent announcement might give you something to think about. The company has kicked off a partnership with CLEAR Secure, aiming to tighten security around real estate transactions by adding biometric identity verification into its inHere digital platform. With reported cases of wire fraud and impersonation on the rise across property deals, FNF wants to make sure buyers, sellers, and agents feel safer every step of the...

Thinking about what to do with RTX stock? You are not alone. As one of the biggest names in the defense and aerospace sector, RTX has been on a lot of investors’ watchlists, and for good reason. With its impressive year-to-date jump of 34.3% and a massive 192.2% return over the last five years, RTX has captured headlines and portfolios alike. Even just in the past month, shares have continued their steady climb, gaining another 1.1%. That is after a full year of 33.4% upside. Clearly,...

Alarm.com Holdings (ALRM) just rolled out its latest addition to the security tech lineup, the ADC-V516 indoor Wi-Fi camera. This affordable, high-definition camera brings features like 1080p HDR video, AI-driven analytics, and two-way audio, all integrated tightly with Alarm.com’s ecosystem. For investors, this release is interesting because it reaches further into the market by making advanced, easy-to-install security tech accessible to more households and small businesses. The new product...

If you have been eyeing Cisco Systems and wondering whether now is the right time to buy, sell, or just sit tight, you are not alone. The conversation about Cisco has heated up, and for good reason: the stock has just closed at $66.53, marking a solid run over the past several years. Think about this. Cisco is up 33.9% over the past year, 68.3% over three years, and nearly doubled in value over five years with a 98.1% increase. That is not just market noise; that is real, steady performance...

Compass, Inc. recently appointed Ethan Glass as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 8, 2025, bringing decades of antitrust litigation experience to the company, including leadership in significant legal actions against Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and industry policy defense. Glass’s unique insight into antitrust and MLS complexities signals Compass’s intent to directly confront restrictive real estate industry practices, reflecting a material strengthening of...

Visa recently announced a partnership with Ample Earth to incorporate merchant-specific sustainability data into digital banking apps and loyalty programmes, aiming to integrate eco-labels and social tags such as 'Zero-Waste' and 'B Corp' into the payment ecosystem. This collaboration highlights Visa's push to embed sustainability as an integral part of daily commerce and signals a larger shift in how financial institutions may incentivise sustainable choices among consumers and...

Recently, Live Oak Bancshares attracted attention after a significant downward revision in U.S. jobs data increased expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and raised concerns about the strength of the U.S. labor market. This development highlights how sudden shifts in economic conditions can directly influence sentiment around banks focused on digital lending and serving small businesses. We'll examine how softer labor market data may shift Live Oak Bancshares' future outlook...

Fair Isaac (FICO) just delivered quarterly results that turned heads: revenue topped what Wall Street was expecting, with its scores segment in particular standing out for strong growth. Not only did the company raise its full-year profit guidance, but its CEO's recent $9.2 million stock sale has the investing community talking. Whenever there is upbeat performance news combined with high-profile insider action, it creates a situation where shareholders must consider what could come...

We wouldn't blame Lazard, Inc. ( NYSE:LAZ ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Evan Russo...

If you have been following OneMain Holdings (OMF) lately, you might have noticed its recent moves catching the attention of investors who track the diversified financials space. While there has not been a blockbuster headline or dramatic event to shift the narrative, the company’s performance is making some take a closer look. Sometimes, it is these quieter periods that are worth examining for valuation shifts, as they can reveal signs of sentiment changing beneath the surface. Looking at...

If you’re trying to figure out what to do with Duolingo (DUOL) after the latest moves, you’re not alone. The recent buzz began when new analyst notes zeroed in on Duolingo’s evolving strategy, directing more paid subscribers to its web platform. This shift could mean lower processing costs and a healthier bottom line. With anticipation building around the upcoming Duocon event, where the company will reveal new products across education verticals such as Chess, Math, and Music, it is easy to...

If you’ve been watching Avidity Biosciences (RNA) lately, you probably noticed the double shot of big news. First, the company unveiled fresh clinical results from its EXPLORE44 and EXPLORE44-OLE trials, which highlighted substantial gains for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients treated with del-zota. At the same time, Avidity locked in a $600 million upsized public offering, signaling bold next steps on the commercial side and drawing a bright spotlight for investors. These moves come on...

Thinking about what to do with New Jersey Resources (NJR) after its latest dividend announcement? The company’s board recently approved a modest bump in the quarterly dividend, pushing the annual payout rate to $1.90 per share. This isn’t just another routine update. The dividend increase comes alongside a continued streak of 30 consecutive years with annual raises, clearly showing management’s confidence in the business and its future earnings stream. Looking at the bigger picture, New...

Zoom Communications was recognized for the first time in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), three years after launching its Zoom Contact Center in 2022. This recognition highlights external validation of Zoom's AI-first platform and expands its standing alongside prior inclusion in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS). We'll examine how Gartner's acknowledgement of Zoom’s AI-powered Contact Center impacts its...

If you have been watching Bilibili (NasdaqGS:BILI), you might be wondering what all the buzz is about after management unveiled its upcoming slate of games at the recent Asia Pacific Leaders Forum. Among the announcements, the company’s new strategy card game, designed around the Three Kingdoms theme, is projected to pull in millions of daily active users when it lands in early 2026. This, along with two additional titles launching this year, appears to signal that Bilibili is making a push...