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CubeSmart (CUBE) is back on watch after a recent pullback, with the stock closing at US$39.55. The move comes as investors reassess self storage real estate investment trusts in a slower market. Recent trading tells a mixed story for CubeSmart. The 1 day share price return slipped 1.59% and the 30 day share price return is down 3.28%. However, the year to date share price return sits at 11.72% and the 3 year total shareholder return is 18.40%, which points to longer term holders still seeing...

Nelnet (NNI) just expanded its board to 10 directors, adding Apple executive Angie Klein and infrastructure investor Ed Pallesen, which gives investors fresh angles on marketing, capital allocation, and risk oversight at the education finance group. Nelnet’s recent board refresh comes as the shares have drifted lower in the short run, with the 90 day share price return down 2.82% and the year to date share price return down 2.26%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 67.60% points...

The electric pickup story is quietly shifting from truck beds and tow ratings to battery chemistry and factory addresses. CATL’s push to license tall battery designs into the US throws a spotlight on which businesses could gain from local production, tighter rules and fiercer competition. This article walks through three stocks exposed to that news and how each might fit, or not, in a long term portfolio. The three businesses profiled below are just a sampling, while the full screen surfaced...

Marriott International (MAR) has put two very different cards on the table this month. A planned Ritz-Carlton all-inclusive resort in Türkiye and a new Spotnana tech tie-up both point to targeted expansion. Marriott International’s recent partnership news lands against a mixed tape. The 1-day share price return of 1.47% and 7-day gain of 1.26% contrast with a 30-day move that is down 4.9% and a 90-day decline of 11.78%. At the same time, the year-to-date share price return of 8.14% sits...

First Student, Inc. recently completed the first phase of an electric school bus project for the New York City Department of Education, featuring trenchless First Charge infrastructure, bi-directional charging, and funding support from Consolidated Edison and NYSERDA to reduce construction costs and complexity. The project connects Consolidated Edison directly to load-managed fleet charging, in which buses recharge during off-peak hours to help control energy costs and support more efficient...

Adient reported that Peter Carlin stepped down from its board on October 1, 2026, to join management as vice president, finance, ahead of becoming executive vice president and chief financial officer on November 16, 2026, while the board size was reduced to seven directors. The move shifts Carlin from an oversight position into direct control of Adient's finance function. This concentrates board experience, capital allocation decisions, and reporting responsibilities in a single executive...

Middleby announced in early September 2026 that it would shut down its Brewing & Distilling Solutions Group, covering Deutsche Beverage + Process, Ss Brewtech and Wild Goose Filling, and still expects Q3 net sales of US$620 million to US$640 million and full year 2026 sales of US$2.48b to US$2.53b. The closure of the Brewing Group signals that management is willing to exit non-core beverage equipment in order to simplify operations and concentrate capital on businesses that better fit...

Fresh strikes on Ukraine’s economy and Russia’s infrastructure highlight how quickly global supply chains and national security priorities can change. That keeps governments focused on equipment, logistics, and intelligence spending, which can support steady demand for aerospace and defense contractors. If you want exposure to that spending, this article walks through three stocks from our U.S. defense and aviation supplier screen that aim to offer just that. The stocks below are just a...

AI is suddenly colliding with old fashioned interest rates, and the result is a market story that touches everything from data centers to utilities. With the Fed holding rates near 3.9% and 10 year yields around 5%, investors are being forced to rethink what they pay for future earnings just as AI related spending on chips and infrastructure ramps up. This piece breaks down three AI infrastructure enablers that appear especially exposed to these cross currents right now and explains how that...

Lam Research recently saw strong buying interest as semiconductor equipment peers rallied, reflecting investor focus on future fab capital spending rather than current chip demand. The move highlights how Lam Research’s prospects are closely linked to long term wafer fab investment cycles. This reinforces the importance of tool demand visibility over short term end-market swings. Now the focus shifts to how Lam Research’s investment narrative ties into this renewed optimism around future...

Marcus & Millichap, through IPA Capital Markets, recently arranged a US$40.3 million non recourse bridge loan for a 312 unit San Antonio multifamily asset and secured US$43 million of construction financing for a 192 unit project in Florida, alongside closing the sale of a 39 unit San Diego apartment property. These sizeable multifamily financings and a completed property sale highlight Marcus & Millichap’s ability to source capital and execute brokerage mandates across different markets and...

Argan (AGX) put income investors on alert on 9 September 2026 when its board approved a 40% lift in the quarterly cash dividend, raising the payout from $0.50 to $0.70 per share. That dividend decision comes after a volatile stretch for Argan, with the share price falling 22.3% over the past month and 50.7% over the past quarter. Even so, the year-to-date share price return is 19.6% and the 1-year total shareholder return is 50.3%, indicating that longer-term momentum has remained strong...

Grocery Outlet Holding operates discount grocery stores in the US and is seeing stronger interest from shoppers looking to stretch food budgets as higher gas, food and housing costs pressure household finances. The business uses its value-focused model to attract budget conscious consumers who are trading down on everyday essentials. This puts its independent operator structure and opportunistic buying approach under a brighter spotlight as wallets tighten. We will now explore how Grocery...

Ares Management (ARES) is back in focus after an Ares Real Estate fund and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board agreed to invest up to US$2.4b in U.S. logistics properties. For context, Ares Management’s share price has retreated in the short term, with a 30-day share price return down 12.35% and year to date down 25.57%. However, the 3-year total shareholder return of 29.99% and 5-year total shareholder return of 88.12% point to much stronger longer term momentum. As a result,...

Radian Group (RDN) drew fresh attention on 10 September 2026 after subsidiary Radian Guaranty made its mortgage insurance quotes available within Lender Price’s AI-driven mortgage pricing platform, which is used by a wide range of lenders. Despite the Lender Price integration drawing fresh attention, Radian Group’s 1-month share price return is down 4.32% and the year-to-date share price return is down 2.53%, while the 3-year total shareholder return of 51.94% and 5-year total shareholder...

Kilroy Realty (KRC) just reaffirmed its regular cash payout, with the board declaring a US$0.54 quarterly dividend per share (US$2.16 annually), alongside an investor-facing appearance at BofA’s Global Real Estate Conference. The reaffirmed payout lands against a softer tape for Kilroy Realty, with the latest 30 day share price return down 6.4% and the year to date share price return down 10%, even as the 3 year total shareholder return sits in positive territory. Recent pressure, including a...

Dividend declaration puts AXIS Capital Holdings in focus AXIS Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS) has put income on the table again. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share, alongside a Series E preferred payout, both scheduled for October 15, 2026. Recent trading has been subdued for AXIS Capital Holdings, with the share price drifting 4.9% lower year to date despite a small 7 day gain of 1%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.8% and 5 year total shareholder...

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) just affirmed a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per class A share for the third quarter of 2026, with payment scheduled for October 15 to holders on September 30. That payout comes against a weak price backdrop for Blackstone Mortgage Trust, with the share price at US$13.27 after sliding 7.0% over the past month and 26.3% over 90 days. The 1 year total shareholder return is also down, pointing to fading momentum despite the income stream. Compare Blackstone...

Dover stock reacts to conference spotlight and fresh analyst rating shift Dover (DOV) is back in focus after presenting at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 15, 2026, with a recent Zacks Rank upgrade drawing extra attention from investors. Recent trading has been softer, with Dover's share price down 7.2% over the past month and 18.3% over the last quarter to US$187.42. Total shareholder return over one year of 10.5% and 37.1% over three years points to momentum that...

What ZIM’s Earnings Beat Tells You Right Now ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) just posted second quarter 2026 results that topped expectations, with adjusted earnings of $0.64 per share and solid Pacific trade volume growth of 20.3%. Management is also signaling a stronger second half for adjusted EBITDA and EBIT. This puts the recent performance in the Pacific region at the center of the investment debate. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has seen momentum build over 2026, with a...

Grindr (GRND) continues to trade around recent levels, with the share price last closing at $15.40. Recent returns have been mixed, which keeps attention on how the business is actually performing. Recent moves have been fairly muted. However, Grindr’s 90-day share price return of 17.11% and year-to-date share price gain of 15.70% contrast with a 1-year total shareholder return that is still down 3.69%, hinting at improving momentum after a softer patch. Scan how Grindr’s momentum compares...

Rocket Companies (RKT) is back in focus after new data showed home seller concessions reached 44.7% of U.S. sales in August, the highest August share since at least 2020. Against that backdrop, Rocket Companies has seen its share price slide, with the stock down 11.77% over the past 30 days and 38.18% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return has declined 40.08%, but the 3 year total shareholder return remains positive at 54.61%, suggesting shorter term momentum has faded compared...

The Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike has made money more expensive just as companies pour capital into AI data centers and cloud infrastructure. Higher borrowing costs can punish crowded trades, while leaving some AI related stocks overlooked or mispriced. That is where this group of attractively valued AI enablers comes in. This article highlights three stocks from that list that tie directly into the ChatGPT and AI build out. The three stocks highlighted below are only a sample of the...

Unit1’s fresh US$20m funding round has turned the spotlight on immersive concerts, digital avatars, and the companies quietly supplying the LED walls, sound systems, and staging that make these shows possible. If fans flock to hyper-real performances from living and legacy artists, the businesses behind this hardware and production know-how could see new demand. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to that Unit1 news story and how each might fit, or not, in your watchlist. The stocks...