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On January 15, 2026, Unum Group’s board declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.460 per share, payable on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026. This reaffirmed dividend, alongside Unum’s broader capital return policies, highlights management’s ongoing emphasis on distributing cash to shareholders. We’ll now examine how Unum’s reaffirmed dividend shapes the company’s existing investment narrative and its capital return profile. Uncover the next big thing with...

In early January 2026, Installed Building Products, Inc. priced a US$500,000,000 offering of 5.625% senior unsecured notes due 2034, intending to redeem its existing 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2028 and fund general corporate purposes in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers. Around the same time, J.P. Morgan downgraded Installed Building Products to a sell rating, underscoring tensions between the company’s capital structure moves and evolving analyst views on its...

Baker Hughes (BKR) is back on investors’ radar after repositioning itself as an energy technology company, with a record US$32b backlog and the planned Chart Industries acquisition drawing fresh attention. See our latest analysis for Baker Hughes. The recent 15.8% 1 month share price return to US$51.75, alongside a 9.8% year to date share price gain and a 5 year total shareholder return of 165.3%, suggests momentum has been building as investors react to Baker Hughes' energy transition push,...

In early January 2026, Motorola announced the motorola razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, a foldable smartphone themed around the 48-team tournament, launched with exclusive early availability through motorola.com and Verizon before a broader retail rollout at a US$699.99 MSRP in the United States and C$999.99 in Canada. By tying a collectible, FIFA-branded device to its role as Official Smartphone Partner and supporting tournament operations, Motorola is using a global sports event to deepen...

Wondering whether Netflix at around US$88 is a bargain, fairly priced, or too expensive right now? This article walks through the numbers so you can judge the value story for yourself. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 1.6% decline over the last week, a 6.8% decline over the last month, a 3.3% decline year to date, a 2.6% gain over the past year, and a very large 3 year return. Recent headlines around Netflix have focused on its position in global streaming, content spending choices, and...

Preformed Line Products recently reported solid third-quarter 2025 results, with strong revenue growth from its core energy and communications markets while managing tariff-related cost pressures and a one-time pension termination charge. The company’s ability to grow operating income and adjusted earnings while continuing to invest in new manufacturing facilities and acquisitions highlights its underlying financial resilience. We’ll now examine how resilient operating performance amid...

Strategy (MSTR) sits at the intersection of bitcoin exposure and AI-powered analytics, giving investors a single stock that connects a bitcoin treasury approach with enterprise software focused on data-driven decision-making. See our latest analysis for Strategy. At a latest share price of $173.71, Strategy’s recent 7 day share price return of 10.41% and 30 day gain of 5.39% sit against a 90 day decline of 41.43%. The 3 year total shareholder return is around 7x, which suggests long term...

In recent days, CNH Industrial has attracted elevated attention from major financial institutions, with multiple analysts reaffirming or upgrading their views and highlighting the company’s earnings potential, cost initiatives, and technology-driven growth opportunities. At the same time, CNH has expanded its sustainability efforts, from tree-planting at its Basildon plant to a Miyawaki forest project in India, underscoring how environmental initiatives now sit alongside financial...

Earlier in January 2026, Braze was added to Wells Fargo’s Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas List, while Wells Fargo and Needham both reiterated positive views on the company’s AI-enabled customer engagement platform and commercial progress. Analysts emphasized that Braze’s data-first, AI-focused offerings and flexible pricing initiatives like Flex Credits are strengthening its competitive position and supporting deeper enterprise adoption. We’ll now examine how this renewed analyst enthusiasm around...

Firefly Aerospace recently announced a Block II upgrade for its Alpha rocket, extending the vehicle to about 104 feet and introducing in-house avionics, optimized propellant tanks, and stronger carbon composite structures to improve reliability, producibility, and launch operations for commercial, civil, and national security missions. With Alpha Flight 7 set to trial several Block II subsystems in shadow mode before a full rollout on Flight 8, Firefly is using this mission as a real-world...

Conference appearance puts Ouster in focus Ouster (OUST) is set to present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 15, 2026 in New York, drawing fresh attention to how investors view the lidar stock today. See our latest analysis for Ouster. At a share price of US$26.36, Ouster’s recent pattern has been mixed, with a 30 day share price return of 18.58% alongside a 90 day share price return decline of 13.69%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 148.68% and 3 year total...

If you are wondering whether Wayfair's current share price lines up with its fundamentals, this article walks through the key numbers so you can judge the value for yourself. Wayfair's stock last closed at US$114.99, with a 7 day return of a 0.8% decline, a 30 day return of 13.1% and a 1 year return of 155.6% that sits alongside a 5 year return of a 61.7% decline. Recent coverage has focused on Wayfair as a major online home goods retailer, with attention on how its business model responds...

GDS Holdings (GDS) is back in focus after DayOne Data Centers agreed to repurchase US$385 million of shares from the company, freeing up cash that GDS plans to redirect into opportunities in China. See our latest analysis for GDS Holdings. The DayOne share sale comes after a strong run, with GDS delivering a 13.16% 1 month share price return and an 18.23% 3 month share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 72.87% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder return of a...

Event driven interest around Preferred Bank Preferred Bank (PFBC) has moved into focus as investors look ahead to its upcoming quarterly earnings report and recently disclosed annual dividend, alongside rising institutional ownership and slightly more cautious analyst sentiment. See our latest analysis for Preferred Bank. At a share price of $96.74, Preferred Bank has seen an 11.71% 90 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 14.89% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Toast, Inc. recently appointed former Mastercard executive Rossana Niola as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, while also unveiling AI-driven retail platform enhancements showcased at the 2026 National Retail Federation Show. By pairing fresh financial leadership with Toast IQ upgrades that automate catalog management, inventory, and invoice processing, the company is sharpening its push into complex retail operations beyond restaurants. We’ll now examine how...

NextNav (NN) is back in focus after its proposal to the FCC for new rules that could support a terrestrial GPS backup system using 5G spectrum, a move tied directly to critical infrastructure discussions. See our latest analysis for NextNav. NextNav's FCC proposal comes after a choppy year in the stock, with a 1-day share price return of 5.16% and a 7-day share price return of 9.64% contrasting with a 30-day share price return of a 6.49% decline. The 1-year total shareholder return of 20.86%...

Why Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF) Is On Investors’ Radar Today Coca-Cola FEMSA. de (KOF) is drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing a 1 day return of 1.9% and a past 3 months return of 17.9%. See our latest analysis for Coca-Cola FEMSA. de. While the latest 1 day share price return of 1.9% comes after a period of stronger momentum, the 90 day share price return of 17.9% and 1 year total shareholder return of 35.5% point to investors steadily rewarding Coca-Cola...

What the PFAS lawsuit means for Chemours stock A Montana federal judge’s decision to let a wide ranging PFAS class action proceed against Chemours (CC) and other manufacturers has pushed legal risk back into focus for anyone tracking the stock. The lawsuit centers on firefighter turnout gear allegedly containing toxic PFAS chemicals, with claims that manufacturers collectively concealed health risks and failed to offer PFAS free alternatives, despite such options allegedly being feasible. For...

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) has drawn fresh attention after its recent share move, with a 1-day return of about 0.6% and roughly 1.8% over the past week. See our latest analysis for Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance. With the share price at $10.15, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has paired its recent positive daily move with a 2.94% year to date share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 24.66% and 5 year total shareholder return of 53.30% point to...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently expanded its sports footprint by making World of Hyatt the official hospitality partner of the new Audi Revolut Formula 1 team, offering members race‑weekend perks such as paddock access, driver meet‑and‑greets, private lounges, and customized travel packages. This tie-up deepens the link between Hyatt’s loyalty ecosystem and premium live experiences, potentially increasing member engagement by aligning the brand with high-end global motorsport events. We’ll...

China approval puts focus on ARS Pharmaceuticals’ new market opportunity ARS Pharmaceuticals (SPRY) is back on investor radar after partner Pediatrix Therapeutics received approval from China’s National Medical Products Association for community use of neffy, its intranasal epinephrine spray. This decision makes neffy the first government approved epinephrine product for use outside Chinese hospitals. It creates a fresh addressable market and sets up ARS to collect regulatory milestone...

COPT Defense Properties recently executed a 236,000 square foot build-to-suit lease in its Maryland portfolio with a Defense/IT tenant, committing US$146 million of capital with rent expected to commence in the third quarter of 2028. This deal, alongside the separately announced US$65 million build-to-suit expansion for the University of Maryland’s ARLIS lab in the Discovery District, underlines deep, specialized demand for mission-critical Defense/IT and research space within COPT Defense’s...

Recently, Watsco Inc. was highlighted by the "Caviar Cruise" quality investing screen for its strong financial condition, featuring a 22.7% return on invested capital and an almost debt-free balance sheet. This recognition underscores how Watsco’s capital efficiency and low leverage align with investor interest in companies that consistently convert solid operations into free cash flow. We’ll now examine how Watsco’s near-zero debt profile influences its existing investment narrative and...

Profitability trends come into focus Recent analysis of Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) highlights a 1.7% annual revenue decline over the past two years, alongside 7.5% annual EPS contraction and net interest income growth trailing sector standards. See our latest analysis for Cathay General Bancorp. At a share price of US$50.80, Cathay General Bancorp has posted an 8.1% 90 day share price return and a 62.2% five year total shareholder return. This suggests longer term investors have seen...