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On August 21, 2025, Meritage Homes Corporation announced an increase of US$500 million to its share repurchase program, bringing total authorization to US$1.25 billion, alongside a quarterly dividend of US$0.43 per share payable September 30 to shareholders of record on September 16. This dual announcement of an expanded buyback authorization and steady dividend highlights the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders while signaling ongoing confidence in its financial...

The Timken Company recently appointed Michael A. Discenza as its new chief financial officer, effective August 14, 2025, following the departure of Philip D. Fracassa. Discenza’s 25 years of experience at Timken, including a decade as vice president, finance, is expected to provide continuity and deep industry insight during this leadership transition. Next, we’ll assess how Timken’s CFO appointment may affect investor sentiment and the company’s direction moving forward. We've found 21 US...

Levi Strauss & Co. recently announced key executive leadership appointments, including Chris Callieri as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer effective September 15, 2025, and Joe Davis as Senior Vice President, Global Controller effective August 11, 2025. Callieri brings over 20 years of international supply chain experience with a strong track record in sustainability and operational transformation, which may signal a focused effort by Levi Strauss to elevate efficiency and...

JD.com (NasdaqGS:JD) just released its second quarter update, giving investors plenty to consider. The main news is that revenue increased significantly compared to last year, but net income was cut in half, indicating potential tightening of margins or higher overhead. At the same time, JD.com completed a major share buyback program, repurchasing over 5% of its shares in the first six months of the year. This combination of headline growth and bottom-line pressure, along with the finished...

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) has been making subtle moves on the market’s radar, with its shares recently experiencing some ups and downs that might have investors wondering about what lies ahead. There is no single headline-grabbing event behind the latest price movements. This makes it a situation where curiosity about the company’s underlying value comes to the front. For those keeping an eye on the tobacco giant, the question is whether this activity is signaling something new...

In recent days, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced it will use Trimble's Unity software suite to streamline management of more than 26,000 lane miles of roads and thousands of transportation assets, while Trimble and Hyundai Construction Equipment expanded their global partnership with a Trimble Ready 3D solution for Hyundai's bulldozers. These developments showcase Trimble's growing influence in public-sector infrastructure and construction technology, underscoring...

Hologic (HOLX) has attracted investor attention following a series of upward revisions to its earnings estimates over the past two months. When several analysts adjust their outlook in the same direction, it is often a sign that Wall Street’s confidence in the company’s prospects has increased. Combined with high Value and VGM Style Scores, these factors help explain the growing interest in Hologic as investors reassess the stock’s potential valuation. Taking a broader view, Hologic’s shares...

Magic Software Enterprises recently raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to a range of US$600 million to US$610 million, declared a semi-annual dividend of 29.6 cents per share, and reported year-over-year increases in both revenue and net income for the second quarter and first half of 2025. The combination of increased revenue expectations and a higher dividend reflects management’s ongoing confidence in operational momentum and financial health moving into the second half of the...

If you are sitting on Genuine Parts stock, or considering what your next move should be, you are not alone. The company is a well-known name in the retail auto parts sector, and its shares always seem to stir up discussion, especially after the price action we have seen lately. Over just the last three months, the stock has risen by more than 10%, and year-to-date, it is up a strong 20%. That momentum has certainly caught the eye of investors re-evaluating their strategies in a market that...

Trying to figure out what to do with MARA Holdings stock? You are definitely not alone. With headlines swirling about crypto regulation and policy shifts in Washington, it feels like every week brings a new twist for companies like MARA. In fact, just over the last three months, the stock has climbed more than 10%, reversing much of its earlier slump. Intrigued by the potential, but maybe a bit cautious about the recent volatility? That is a healthy instinct. Let us look at how the landscape...

In August 2024, Booz Allen Hamilton announced it was awarded a five-year, single-award task order with a US$1.58 billion ceiling to provide advanced intelligence analysis for U.S. defense agencies’ counter-weapons of mass destruction missions. This contract highlights Booz Allen’s role in delivering highly technical, AI-driven support to the Defense Intelligence Agency and Defense Threat Reduction Agency, reinforcing its importance in national security initiatives. We'll take a closer look...

Earlier this week, e.l.f. Beauty saw Director Lauren Cooks Levitan sell 4,630 shares while Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank both upgraded the company's outlook, citing profit potential from pricing, acquisitions, and core business growth. These analyst upgrades come after a post-earnings selloff, highlighting analysts' expectations of e.l.f. Beauty outperforming consensus driven by execution on brand and growth strategies. We’ll now explore how the recent analyst upgrades reflecting higher...

Earlier this month, Willis Towers Watson announced the launch of Gemini, a digital auto-follow facility backed by A+ rated Lloyd’s syndicates, and unveiled several senior hires in its Insurance Consulting & Technology business. These developments underscore the company's focus on technology-driven insurance solutions and talent acquisition as key levers in enhancing client offerings and operational stability. We’ll explore how the rollout of Gemini could further strengthen Willis Towers...

If you are watching Zimmer Biomet Holdings and wondering what your next move should be, you are not alone. With the stock climbing over 16% in the last three months and recently closing at $107.71, investors are buzzing about its growth prospects. Yet, there is still hesitation, especially with last year’s total return sitting slightly in the red. So, is this a stock ready to keep running, or are there risks lurking under the surface? Let’s look at the numbers. Over the past year, Zimmer...

On August 11, 2025, Douglas Emmett, Inc. filed an omnibus shelf registration, enabling the company to offer common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, and units in the future. This shelf registration enhances Douglas Emmett’s flexibility to raise capital, which can be important for seizing investment opportunities or managing debt obligations. We’ll now explore how this new financial flexibility from the shelf registration could influence Douglas Emmett’s investment...

Wondering if Agnico Eagle Mines is a buy, sell, or hold right now? You are not alone. For anyone eyeing gold stocks in 2024, this company has been hard to ignore, especially with such striking moves in its share price. After all, Agnico Eagle’s stock has climbed nearly 17% over the past three months and is up more than 67% year-to-date, comfortably outperforming the broader market. The rally has caught the attention of both gold bulls and cautious investors, and you might be asking yourself...

FirstCash Holdings was recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) after a significant upward trend in earnings estimates and improved analyst sentiment. This positions FirstCash Holdings among the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks for earnings estimate revisions, highlighting its strong performance compared to sector peers. We’ll explore how this positive earnings outlook and analyst upgrade may influence FirstCash Holdings’ broader investment narrative going forward. The latest GPUs need a...

Recent analysis found that Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation shares may be undervalued, with intrinsic value estimates from discounted cash flow analysis significantly exceeding the stock's current market level. This assessment has fueled renewed investor interest, even as the company faces slower projected earnings growth and offers a lower dividend yield relative to its industry peers. We'll examine how this perceived undervaluation, highlighted by discounted cash flow...

Navient Corporation announced in August 2025 that its board approved a US$0.16 per share common stock dividend for the third quarter, set to be paid to shareholders as of September 5, 2025. This dividend affirmation comes amid ongoing challenges around declining revenue, lower earnings per share, and rising concerns about Navient's high debt levels. We'll now examine how the continued pressure on Navient's fundamentals shapes its investment narrative following the board's dividend...

Buckle (BKE) just released its latest quarterly earnings, and at first glance, the numbers might give investors something to consider. Sales climbed over last year's levels and net income ticked higher, with earnings per share up as well. While it is not a blockbuster beat, the results show progress that may be drawing Wall Street's attention, especially for anyone looking to understand whether this retail staple still has more growth potential. These results follow a strong period for...

On August 14, 2025, TTM Technologies announced the appointment of Dr. Edwin Roks as its new President and CEO, effective September 2, 2025, following Thomas T. Edman’s retirement and transition to an advisory and board role. Dr. Roks brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure as CEO of Teledyne Technologies, with a background in advancing technology integration and expanding capabilities across aerospace, defense, and industrial electronics sectors. We’ll review how Dr. Roks’...

If you are eying Starbucks stock and wondering what your next move should be, you are not alone. There has been no shortage of headlines lately, both about the company’s core business and the bigger trends reshaping the coffee industry. Recently, Starbucks has announced a push for new investment partners in its China operations, drawing attention from deep-pocketed bidders like Carlyle and Tencent. In North America, the company just unveiled a 2% raise for salaried workers, aiming to keep...

Thinking about what to do with Roblox shares? If you have been following this stock, you already know it has been anything but boring. In the past year, Roblox has skyrocketed by an astonishing 166% and is now nearing all-time highs again. Just in the last quarter, the stock jumped more than 42%, propelled by strong engagement trends, bullish signs from analysts, and, not least, a dramatic shift in risk perception after the SEC closed its case against the company in May. It is not all smooth...

Earlier this month, Reliance Jio discontinued its lowest-cost prepaid plans and moved its entry-level offering to ₹299 with 1.5GB daily data, aligning with competitors Airtel and Vodafone Idea and creating a new base tariff in India's telecom sector. This industry-wide tariff shift signals a likely sector-wide price increase, as operators look to offset rising costs from 5G rollouts and spectrum investments, a move that analysts believe could improve profitability and reshape market...