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GlobalFoundries (GFS) has been grabbing headlines following a string of high-impact announcements that landed at the close of August and into September. The company just revealed a fresh collaboration with Synopsys to launch a hands-on academic chip design program for universities worldwide. This move, paired with the rollout of new high-performance silicon platforms such as the 130nm SiGe CBIC process and the upgraded 22FDX+ with embedded RRAM, signals a clear intent to push deeper into...

Leggett & Platt recently finalized the sale of its aerospace unit, expecting after-tax proceeds of around US$250 million, and raised its 2025 earnings guidance with updated sales and EPS ranges. This combination of operational refocus and improved profitability outlook suggests the company is actively repositioning its business and future prospects. We'll examine how the aerospace divestiture and raised earnings guidance reshape Leggett & Platt’s investment narrative and business...

Commvault Systems recently completed a US$785 million convertible zero-coupon senior unsecured note offering due September 15, 2030, with BofA Securities, MUFG Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Mizuho Securities joining as co-lead underwriters. The addition of multiple leading financial institutions as co-lead underwriters underscores the market's willingness to support Commvault's funding strategy and signals confidence in the company's long-term business objectives. We'll now explore how...

On September 8, Kimball Electronics reached a new two-year high and continued to trade above key technical indicators, reflecting strong momentum and widespread analyst support. An interesting aspect is that analyst consensus remains firmly positive despite the stock’s volatility and its classification as a speculative investment, particularly given its insulation from inventory risk. We'll explore how the surge in technical momentum and analyst sentiment might influence Kimball Electronics’...

In recent days, ACI Worldwide has seen a significant rise in options market volatility alongside strong growth in its return on capital employed (ROCE), which now stands at 15%, notably above the software industry average of 9.2%. This combination of heightened implied volatility and improved efficiency has drawn increased market attention, highlighting investor anticipation of potential major developments in the company’s operations or financials. We'll examine how the heightened options...

Sealed Air Corporation announced in the past week that its CRYOVAC brand achieved a milestone with the installation of its 4,000th rotary vacuum chamber system at Cargill’s Dodge City, Kansas facility, replacing a unit that operated for four decades. This highlights CRYOVAC’s engineering durability and reinforces Sealed Air’s global presence and longstanding customer partnerships in the food packaging sector. We'll examine how JPMorgan's upgraded outlook, focused on free cash flow and...

Amphenol Corporation recently presented at Citi’s 2025 Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference on September 3, 2025, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York. Strong earnings growth and positive analyst outlook have drawn increased attention to Amphenol's leading position within key technology and communications sectors. We'll examine how the company's robust recent earnings growth and optimistic multi-year outlook could reshape its investment narrative. Explore 23 top...

In the past week, American Financial Group reported mixed Q2 2025 results, highlighting strong underwriting margins and increased net investment income but also noting decreased core net operating earnings and challenges in alternative investments. Director Amy Y Murray's sale of 920 shares and a shift in analyst outlook underscore market attention on insider activity and earnings quality as the company faces evolving performance pressures. We'll explore how the insider share sale and...

If you’re wondering what to make of SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) after its latest earnings report, you’re not alone. The company just posted both sequential and annual revenue growth for Q2 2025, expanding margins and managing to cut its operating loss and expenses. In addition, investors may be looking for additional clues this week as SolarEdge’s top executives prepare to address peers and analysts at the ROTH Solar & Storage Symposium in Las Vegas. These events are putting the company...

Micro Bird USA LLC, a joint venture between Girardin Minibus and Blue Bird Corporation, recently celebrated the grand opening of its US$38 million manufacturing facility in Plattsburgh, New York, following acquisition of the site in December 2024 and seven months of setup and hiring efforts. This expansion places production closer to U.S. customers, supports Buy America Act compliance, and brings substantial investment and jobs to the North Country region of New York State. We'll now examine...

The board of Global Payments Inc. ( NYSE:GPN ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 26th of September, with...

Lamar Advertising (LAMR) is turning heads lately, with some investors wondering if the recent uptick is the start of a longer-term trend or just a blip on the radar. Over the past month, the stock has posted double-digit percentage gains, which is catching the eye of anyone tracking this space. There is not a single event behind this move, but whenever a stock experiences this kind of momentum, questions about underlying value and future growth prospects come naturally to the...

If you’ve been watching Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) lately, the headlines have been hard to miss. The stock just shot to a new 52-week high, propelled by an impressive second-quarter report and a series of analyst upgrades following visible improvements in both business momentum and profitability. Add in a strong performance in the Product Commerce segment, and it is no wonder that investors and traders are giving this e-commerce powerhouse a fresh look, especially as hopes for interest rate cuts...

East West Bancorp, Inc. recently presented its investor update for the second quarter of 2025, reporting record revenue growth fueled by commercial and residential mortgage loans and a 2% quarter-over-quarter increase in both average loans and deposits. The bank’s consistent focus on diversified loan growth and effective deposit management has earned it recognition as a top-performing institution for the third consecutive year. We'll examine how the company’s record quarterly revenue growth...

If you’ve been keeping an eye on Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR), you may have noticed the flurry of activity in just the past week. The company’s newly announced partnerships and feature rollouts, including a collaboration with Wix for advisor websites and a major integration with Nitrogen, are all aimed at making life easier and more effective for financial advisors. Coupled with Broadridge’s alliance with Wedbush Securities to transform technology platforms across the wealth management...

Gold Royalty (NYSEAM:GROY) is suddenly turning heads among investors, and for good reason. The company is set to present at the upcoming 2025 Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, a high-profile gathering where industry players often unveil their latest strategies and growth prospects. While the event itself does not guarantee any surprises, investors know that sector conferences like this can signal shifts in narrative or hint at future developments. Sometimes this sparks renewed market...

Arrow Electronics (ARW) just made a strategic move that is catching investor attention. The company announced it is adding AirBorn, a division of Molex, to its suite of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical components across North America and EMEA. The significance here goes beyond simply expanding Arrow’s product shelf; this deepens the company’s relationship with Molex and positions Arrow to capture more value in aerospace and defense, thanks to AirBorn’s strong lineup of connectors...

Cousins Properties recently presented at major investor conferences, including the Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference and the BofA Securities Global Real Estate Conference, highlighting its portfolio of high-quality, amenity-rich office spaces in the Sun Belt. A key insight from these events is the company's focus on leveraging Sun Belt migration trends, tight office supply, and higher in-office requirements to achieve strong occupancy rates and premium rental...

LiveRamp Holdings recently reported an 11% year-over-year increase in first-quarter revenue, with its strategic focus on AI-powered advertising drawing investor attention, while its CTO Mohsin Hussain sold 12,734 shares on September 8, 2025, and shareholders approved an amendment to the 2005 Equity Compensation Plan, increasing available shares by 2,500,000. The company’s emphasis on AI-driven advertising and privacy-focused data solutions amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape highlights...

SuperCom Ltd. ( NASDAQ:SPCB ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...

On September 9, 2025, Henry Schein Medical announced the expansion of its SolutionsHub™ platform by integrating Colaborate, giving clinical laboratories access to a full-service management consulting partner for compliance, efficiency, and financial sustainability services. This collaboration enhances Henry Schein’s suite of laboratory solutions and could help strengthen partner laboratory capabilities across the U.S. healthcare landscape. We’ll explore how the Colaborate alliance positions...

Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SAH ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.38...

If you’re following Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC), you’ve probably noticed the latest announcement catching some attention. The company’s board just approved a 5% increase in the cash dividend, raising the annual payout from $2.00 to $2.10 per share. For investors, this signals management’s ongoing confidence in returning capital, even as questions emerge about the long-term outlook for future payouts, especially with recent declines in earnings per share. Whether this is a positive...

Valaris (NYSE:VAL) just landed squarely in the market spotlight, thanks to a run of analyst rating changes and a large insider sale that have investors talking. SEB Equities shifted its outlook to Sell, while Clarksons stepped back to Neutral from Buy, both citing market risk. Barclays and Susquehanna pointed to an improving offshore environment and recent solid earnings as reasons for optimism. All of this arrived hot on the heels of Valaris’ COO offloading 35,000 shares, a move that sent a...