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Bumble and bumble, an Estée Lauder Companies brand, has entered a partnership with SalonCentric to broaden its U.S. professional distribution. The collaboration expands access to Bumble and bumble products and education across SalonCentric’s professional beauty network. This move aims to deepen the brand’s presence in salons and support Estée Lauder Companies’ wider professional channel strategy. For investors watching Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL), the SalonCentric partnership adds a...

In late January 2026, First Financial Bancorp reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing net interest income of US$174 million and net income of US$62.39 million, alongside affirming a US$0.25 quarterly dividend and reporting no share repurchases under its existing buyback authorization. An interesting angle is that while quarterly earnings per share from continuing operations eased slightly, full-year net income and earnings per share both increased, supported by higher net interest...

Credit Acceptance Corporation reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with revenue of US$579.9 million, up from US$565.9 million a year earlier, while net income eased to US$122 million from US$151.9 million. Management linked the strong revenue performance and adjusted earnings beat to operational improvements, including a new contract origination platform and investments in artificial intelligence, even as two senior executives announced their retirement and transition to advisory...

In January 2026, MBX Biosciences added experienced biotech finance executive Laurie Stelzer to its board as an independent director and chair of the audit committee, while also appointing her to the compensation committee. Her track record as chief financial officer at multiple biotechnology companies and ongoing board roles across the sector may enhance MBX Biosciences’ financial oversight and governance credentials in the eyes of investors. Next, we’ll explore how this strengthened audit...

Ellington Financial Inc. recently completed a US$118.46 million follow-on common stock offering, issuing 8,775,000 shares at US$13.50 each with a US$0.10 per-share discount, and plans to use the proceeds to redeem all 4,600,000 outstanding shares of its Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock on February 27, 2026, at US$25.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends. This move retires an entire preferred series, removes it from NYSE trading, and reshapes...

In late January 2026, Enphase Energy announced a cost-cutting restructuring that includes eliminating around 160 jobs, shifting roles to lower-cost regions, and accelerating automation and AI to protect margins, while major Wall Street firms upgraded their views citing stabilizing market share and product momentum. At the same time, firefighter training feedback and new partnerships to expand home battery storage highlighted how Enphase is leaning on safety and behind-the-meter solutions to...

National Bank Holdings Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with net income of US$16.04 million, lower net interest income, and charge-offs rising to US$10,435,000 from US$2,391,000 a year earlier, while also announcing a modest dividend increase and a new US$100 million share repurchase authorization. The combination of weaker quarterly profitability and sharply higher credit losses, alongside capital returns through higher dividends and buybacks, highlights a trade-off between...

Omnea is expanding its presence in the US as more enterprises adopt its procurement platform. MongoDB, Inc. (NasdaqGM:MDB) is cited as a key customer in Omnea's growing US enterprise base. The relationship links MongoDB's database platform with Omnea's AI driven procurement offering. For investors following MongoDB, Inc. (NasdaqGM:MDB), this tie in with Omnea sits at the intersection of cloud databases, AI workloads and procurement automation. MongoDB's core business centers on a general...

Maximus (NYSE:MMS) has launched Accuracy AssistantTM, an AI-powered tool for state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) agencies. The solution uses predictive analytics and intelligent automation to flag and resolve data inconsistencies before benefit determination errors occur. The launch comes ahead of 2027 federal changes that will tie state funding responsibility to SNAP payment error rates. For Maximus, which focuses on technology enabled services for government clients,...

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. previously announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of US$0.67 per share, payable on February 17, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of February 9, 2026. At the same time, a Wells Fargo downgrade on valuation grounds and ongoing tenant and sector risks framed this unchanged dividend as both attractive for income seekers and exposed to the operational health of long‑term care operators. We’ll now examine how the affirmed US$0.67...

What Simply Good Foods' Recent Returns Signal for Investors Simply Good Foods (SMPL) has drawn investor attention after a period of weak share performance, with the stock showing a 51% decline over the past year and softer returns over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Simply Good Foods. At a recent share price of $18.77, Simply Good Foods has seen weak momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 7.4% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 50.6%. This suggests fading...

Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) is back in focus after winning conditional approval to form U.S. national bank Nubank, N.A., and naming Roberto Campos Neto and co founder Cristina Junqueira to key leadership roles. See our latest analysis for Nu Holdings. The conditional U.S. bank approval and high profile appointments arrive as Nu Holdings trades at US$17.75, with a 30 day share price return of 6.03% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 34.06%. This indicates momentum that has cooled slightly in...

Instacart, operated by Maplebear Inc. (NasdaqGS:CART), is partnering with Costco to offer same day grocery delivery in France and Spain. This move marks Instacart's first major expansion into the European market. Costco members in France and Spain gain access to same day delivery through Instacart's Storefront Pro platform and fulfillment solutions. For you as an investor, this is a useful data point on how Maplebear is trying to extend its core grocery marketplace model outside North...

Aon (AON) just posted its latest FY 2025 figures with Q3 revenue of US$4.0b, basic EPS of US$2.12 and net income of US$458m setting the tone for how the year is shaping up. The company has seen revenue move from US$3.7b and EPS of US$1.58 in Q3 2024 to US$4.0b and EPS of US$2.12 in Q3 2025, with trailing twelve month EPS at US$12.57, which gives you a clear line of sight on how the earnings base looks coming into this report. Taken together, the latest numbers point to a business that is...

Booking Holdings (NasdaqGS:BKNG) is rolling out new travel management tools and sustainability partnerships across its platforms. KAYAK for Business "Events" is introducing a digital solution for planning and managing group business travel. Agoda is expanding its sustainability efforts through conservation funding agreements and a new five year MoU with WWF. The new Agoda Impact Lab is being set up to explore fresh approaches to travel and resilience in Asian markets. For investors tracking...

If you are wondering whether AerCap Holdings is still attractively priced after a strong run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about its value. The stock closed at US$143.66 recently, with returns of 51.7% over 1 year and 131.9% over 3 years, while the last 7 days and year to date have been roughly flat, with small declines of 0.9% and 0.7%. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in aircraft leasing companies and their role in...

Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) has launched multiple new luxury communities and model homes across the U.S. in early 2026. The new projects span Arizona, Texas, Georgia, California, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, and Washington. Offerings include all electric townhomes, 55+ active adult communities, and large luxury estates. Toll Brothers, a luxury homebuilder focused on higher end buyers, is adding fresh product in a range of markets at the same time. For you as an investor, this broad...

If you are wondering whether SEI Investments at around US$87.85 is offering good value or asking too much, you are not alone. The stock has posted returns of 3.1% over the last 7 days, 7.1% over the last 30 days, 5.8% year to date, 2.7% over 1 year, 42.8% over 3 years and 67.9% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and how much risk is on the table. Recent attention on SEI Investments has centered on its role in diversified financial services, as...

ManpowerGroup (MAN) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$4.7b and basic EPS of US$0.65, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$18.0b and a small net loss of US$13.3m, reflecting an unprofitable year overall. Over recent quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$4.1b to US$4.7b and basic EPS swing between a loss of US$1.44 and a profit of US$0.65. This sets up a results season where the key question for investors is how quickly margins...

Privia Health Group (PRVA) recently saw its share price move after UnitedHealth Group warned of lower revenue expectations and flat Medicare Advantage payment rates, a sector wide shock that weighed on healthcare provider stocks. See our latest analysis for Privia Health Group. At a share price of US$23.22, Privia Health Group has seen pressure in recent months, with a 90 day share price return showing a 4.44% decline and a 3 year total shareholder return showing a 10.55% loss. This suggests...

IQVIA Holdings (NYSE:IQV) entered a long term collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim to deliver advanced DaaS+ for global commercial data harmonization and transformation. The agreement focuses on scaling Boehringer Ingelheim’s data products and analytics across regions and therapeutic areas using IQVIA’s healthcare data platform. The partnership is expected to support operational efficiency, product launches, and broader reach for both companies. IQVIA Holdings, trading at $230.15, sits...

DigitalOcean recently appointed Vinay Kumar, a veteran of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon Web Services, as Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead product strategy, cloud infrastructure, security, and the scaling of its AI inference and core cloud platform. This hire signals DigitalOcean’s effort to deepen its capabilities in production-grade AI workloads, aiming to pair simple, cost-efficient cloud services with more advanced, large-scale infrastructure expertise. We’ll now...

John Deere (NYSE:DE) plans to build a large excavator manufacturing facility in North Carolina. The company also intends to open a new distribution center in Indiana. Future excavator production is set to shift from Japan to the U.S. as part of this move. John Deere expects to recall employees to support demand and the expanded manufacturing footprint. For you as an investor, this development ties directly to how John Deere earns its money, through heavy equipment, precision agriculture...

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is addressing ongoing headwinds in its Nutrition segment with changes to pricing, promotions, and cost structures, with a shift signaled to begin in the fourth quarter. The company is moving ahead with the pending acquisition of Exact Sciences to expand its presence in cancer diagnostics. Abbott is also rolling out new products in diabetes care and cardiovascular devices, supported by recent regulatory approvals. For investors watching NYSE:ABT, the key story...