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BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) announced a US$15 million multi-year philanthropic program to support skilled trades training in Canada. The initiative targets workforce development tied to Canadian infrastructure needs, with funding spread over several years. Institutional interest in BlackRock's digital asset ETFs has grown, with strong inflows reported into IBIT and Ethereum-focused products. The philanthropy for Canadian trades and demand for IBIT and Ethereum ETFs highlight only part of the...

RB Global (RBA) has secured Toronto Stock Exchange approval to expand its normal course issuer bid, increasing the potential share repurchase pool to as many as 14,224,129 shares or US$1 billion. RB Global shares have picked up short-term momentum, with a 1-day share price return of 2.48% and a 7-day gain of 5.17%. However, the 90-day share price return has fallen 19.76%, and the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 25.77%, even after a 54.72% total shareholder return over five...

Event puts First American Financial in focus First American Financial (FAF) has drawn fresh attention after introducing a no-cost property title monitoring and fraud alert service, while also being featured in a recent value-focused stock screen. The fraud monitoring rollout and value-screen spotlight have landed at a time when First American Financial’s share price has climbed 19.24% year to date and delivered a 33.03% three-year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been...

CONMED has delivered a mixed ride for shareholders, with the stock changing hands at US$46.95 after a period where the share price has fallen sharply over several years but moved up over shorter stretches. That uneven path puts the spotlight on a simple question for investors who care about fundamentals: Is today’s price properly backed by the company’s earnings power? Over the past 5 years, CONMED’s share price has declined 61.7%, which puts a lot of focus on whether the current earnings...

NewMarket Corp recently declared a total dividend of $3 per share with an ex-dividend date of 15 September 2026 and payment scheduled for 1 October 2026, extending a pattern of annual dividend increases that dates back to 2006. The low payout ratio, combined with long-running dividend growth, indicates that NewMarket management is prioritising consistent cash returns while retaining flexibility for the underlying business. We now examine how NewMarket's long history of rising dividends...

CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) is joining thirteen other large U.S. insurers in CMS’s ACCESS behavioral health program for Medicare patients. The ACCESS model uses technology tools, including platforms such as CalmiGo, to support behavioral health treatment for eligible beneficiaries. Participation in the CMS initiative positions CVS Health to integrate technology-supported mental health care into its Medicare-focused value-based care offerings. There is more to CVS Health than its decision to join...

IQVIA Holdings has delivered a strong share price run, and the question now is whether that climb is matched by the cash flows that underpin the business. With a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate available, investors are weighing up how closely the current trading level lines up with the cash the company is expected to generate. IQVIA Holdings has returned 44.4% over the past year, which puts real pressure on the valuation question of whether that move is supported by the strength and...

Cohen & Steers (CNS) shares closed at US$72.34 on 15 September 2026 after a recent pullback, with the stock down about 14.6% over the past month and 2.7% over the past 3 months. For context, Cohen & Steers has a year to date share price return of 13.8%. However, the recent 7 day and 30 day share price declines of 7.5% and 14.6% show momentum fading in the short term, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 8.2%. Scan how Cohen & Steers compares with other asset managers reacting...

Ingevity presented at the Jefferies Global Industrials Conference 2026 at The Westin New York Times Square, where CEO Dave Li and CFO Phillip John Platt outlined the business to institutional investors. The company now carries a Zacks Rank of #2, and the consensus full-year earnings estimate has moved 6.9% higher, reflecting analysts’ reassessment of cash generation and margin potential. The following section explores how Ingevity's changing earnings outlook and analyst estimate revisions...

EOG Resources has delivered strong share price gains in recent years, which naturally puts a spotlight on what investors are paying for its earnings today. With that run behind it, the question now is how closely the current valuation lines up with the company’s profit power. Over the past 5 years the stock has returned 169.6%, which raises the question of how much of that move reflects lasting earnings strength rather than changing sentiment. The business is heavily tied to oil and gas...

U.S. Physical Therapy recently appointed Nchacha Etta as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, while reaffirming its 2026 earnings outlook despite margin pressures and higher credit facility borrowings. The new finance chief brings experience from large healthcare and consumer goods groups, which may influence how U.S. Physical Therapy manages acquisition driven expansion, hospital partnerships, and balance sheet leverage. This article now examines how...

Fed rate hikes are back on the table, inflation is still above target, and suddenly deposit rich US banks are front and center again. Higher policy rates can reshape who earns more on cash and who pays more on loans, which creates openings and risks for anyone watching net interest margins. This piece walks through 3 US Deposit-Rich Retail and Commercial Banks screener stocks that appear particularly exposed to this new rate path. The three banks highlighted below are only a starting sample,...

Norfolk Southern (NSC) is back in the spotlight after management joined Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference, giving investors fresh commentary on the railroad’s operations, capital plans, and progress on key freight initiatives. Norfolk Southern shares trade at US$320.22, with the stock giving up some ground over the past month even as the proposed Union Pacific combination and new Charleston to Huntsville rail service keep attention on its role in Southeastern freight...

UDR (UDR) has drawn fresh attention after declaring a total dividend of $0.15 per share, with investors watching the forward yield of 4.94% compared with a trailing payout of 4.52%. UDR's latest dividend update lands after a softer price stretch, with the share price down 7.3% over the past 90 days and 4.9% year to date, while total shareholder return has declined 1.9% over 1 year but remains positive over 3 years. This indicates that momentum has cooled recently even though longer-term...

SiteOne Landscape Supply (SITE) has seen its share price come under pressure, with the stock down about 20% over the past 3 months and roughly 30% lower year to date. Recent momentum for SiteOne Landscape Supply has clearly been negative, with the share price falling 11.2% over the past month and nearly 30% year to date, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 37.8%. This points to fading confidence rather than a short blip. Scan how SiteOne Landscape Supply compares with other...

Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) has launched Ciena Ventures, a corporate venture capital arm backed by a US$200 million commitment. The vehicle will target early-stage businesses and technology-focused funds working on AI networking and advanced connectivity solutions. Ciena Ventures is designed to extend the firm's innovation approach beyond internal R&D and M&A into external startup partnerships. The launch of Ciena Ventures and its US$200 million pool is only one piece of the broader Ciena story for...

Hecla Mining (HL) is set to present at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 14, 2026. This event puts the silver producer in front of institutional capital. Hecla Mining’s recent share price has pulled back, with a 7 day share price return of down 8.7% and a 1 day decline of 0.7%. However, the 90 day share price return of 16.3% and 1 year total shareholder return of 64.7% indicate momentum that long term holders have already felt. Scan beyond Hecla Mining...

Upstart Holdings (UPST) has been back in focus after recent coverage highlighted a split screen for investors. Earnings and revenue are projected to grow, yet a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) signals cautious sentiment. Recent coverage around Upstart Holdings has landed against a weak tape for the stock, with the share price at $25.28 after a 1-day share price return of down 3.14% and a 30-day share price return of down 16.92%, while the 1-year total shareholder return has fallen 62.36% and points to...

Simon Property Group has more than doubled investors' money over the past three years, even as the stock has recently given back some ground. With fresh headlines around individual malls and new debt issuance, the central question is whether the cash the company can generate over time still lines up with where the shares trade today. Over the past three years, Simon Property Group has returned about 106.9%, which puts real pressure on the idea that its current cash flows can fully support...

Greg Abel’s portfolio moves put Berkshire Hathaway in the spotlight Recent shifts inside Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) under new CEO Greg Abel, including a larger Alphabet position and smaller Bank of America stake, have put fresh attention on how the conglomerate is allocating capital. Those portfolio tweaks are landing at a time when Berkshire Hathaway’s 1-year total shareholder return of 5.25% and 3-year total shareholder return of 39.48% point to steady compounding, while a 90-day share...

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) just closed a long running capital return effort, finishing a US$3.14b buyback, and on the same day registered a US$2.74b ESOP related common stock shelf. At a US$375.09 share price, Palo Alto Networks has ridden a sharp swing in sentiment this year, with a 7 day share price return of 11.31% and a 90 day gain of 32.95% following a series of AI driven cybersecurity headlines and upbeat earnings updates. The 30 day share price return of 2.39% down shows some cooling...

Clean Harbors (CLH) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock down about 1% over the past month but up roughly 11% in the past 3 months. Viewed over a longer stretch, Clean Harbors has been on a strong run. The year-to-date share price return is 30.71% and the 1-year total shareholder return is 35.17%, while the 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 87.85% and 220.19% suggest earlier investors have already seen substantial compounding. Scan beyond Clean Harbors...

3M has delivered a powerful 113.4% gain over the past 3 years, which naturally puts its cash generation under the microscope. With that kind of share price move now in the rear-view mirror, the question is how well the current US$164.67 price lines up with the cash flows the business is expected to produce. The 113.4% return over 3 years means long term holders now have far more future cash flow baked into the price, so the link between earnings power and valuation matters more than it did...

Uber Technologies has delivered a solid 61.0% share price gain over the past 5 years, yet recent volatility and mixed headlines leave a clear question for you as an investor. Is the current US$71.43 share price adequately supported by the earnings the business is generating today? That 61.0% rise over 5 years puts real weight on whether Uber’s current earnings base and profit trajectory can carry the valuation now attached to the stock. Big commitments to autonomous vehicles, AI driven...