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In recent weeks, KKR & Co. Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$5,739.31 million and net income of US$1,145.91 million, affirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.185 per share, and saw a director purchase 50,000 shares amid continued expansion in data centers, logistics real estate and sports investing. Together, the insider buying, record assets under management exceeding US$740 billion, and pursuit of assets like Ausgrid’s Plus ES highlight KKR’s emphasis on scaling fee-generating...

DraftKings (NasdaqGS:DKNG) is expanding its federally regulated prediction markets through a new partnership with Crypto.com and integration of Railbird Exchange. The move adds event contracts tied to new categories, including additional sports, culture, entertainment, and politics. Railbird Exchange integration is expected to support player specific event contracts within DraftKings' prediction offerings. For you as an investor, this move takes DraftKings beyond its core of online sports...

Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A), with Greg Abel taking over leadership of the conglomerate. The leadership change comes alongside a reshaped equity portfolio, including a large new investment in Alphabet and a fresh stake in The New York Times. Berkshire has also cut its positions in long held tech names Apple and Amazon, signaling a different balance in its public equity holdings. Berkshire Hathaway sits at the center of U.S. corporate life, with...

Context for La-Z-Boy’s Recent Share Performance La-Z-Boy (LZB) has attracted fresh attention as investors weigh its recent share performance, with a 1 day decline of about 1% and a roughly 3% pullback over the past month. See our latest analysis for La-Z-Boy. Looking beyond the recent pullback, La-Z-Boy’s share price return over the past 90 days is 6.63%, while its 1 year total shareholder return is a loss of 14.31% and its 3 year total shareholder return is 47.56%. This suggests that shorter...

Franklin Resources (BEN) is back in focus after a fourth quarter that topped Wall Street expectations, supported by broad-based net inflows and record assets under management, as well as a new tokenized collateral program with Binance. See our latest analysis for Franklin Resources. The recent Q4 beat, record assets under management and the Binance tokenized collateral launch have come alongside a 90 day share price return of 28.22% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 39.10%. Together,...

In early February 2026, Banqup SA announced a partnership with Visa to embed Visa Direct and virtual commercial card credentials into its European e‑invoicing and business administration platform, while Visa also launched its Visa & Main program in the US with a US$100 million working capital facility for small businesses via Lendistry. Together, these moves position Visa more deeply inside everyday SME workflows on both sides of the Atlantic, turning regulatory compliance and digital...

Global Industrial Company recently became the Official Industrial Supplies Partner of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL), its first-ever sports league partnership supporting game-day operations across U.S. and Canadian teams. This collaboration links the company’s B2B industrial brand to a growing professional sports platform, potentially deepening customer engagement and expanding its visibility with corporate and institutional buyers. Next, we’ll examine how Global Industrial’s...

If you are wondering whether AngloGold Ashanti at around US$106 per share still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might imply. The stock has had a mixed short term patch, with a 2.2% decline over the last 7 days, a 7.2% gain over 30 days, and returns of 24.0% year to date and 246.5% over the past year, while the 3 year return is very large and the 5 year return is more than 4x. Recent coverage has focused on AngloGold Ashanti's move to the...

If you are wondering whether Marriott International's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying. At a last close of US$359.94, the stock has returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 10.5% over 30 days, 14.8% year to date, 26.0% over 1 year, 117.3% over 3 years and 149.6% over 5 years, which raises a fair question about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent news flow around...

On 9 February 2026, XPeng announced it had launched start-and-stop charging payment functionality in its Hong Kong app, integrating Ant International’s Antom platform and initially enabling AlipayHK payments at over 1,600 public EV chargers. The partnership positions XPeng to unify fragmented charging payments across regions by embedding more than 300 global and local methods directly into its app, potentially strengthening its broader smart-mobility ecosystem. Next, we’ll examine how this...

Western Midstream Partners recently saw Senior Vice President Christopher B. Dial exercise options for 61,769 common units and sell or dispose of 10,137 units, while the partnership also amended its operating agreement after merging with Aris Water Solutions to issue preferred units. These insider transactions and structural changes, arriving just before Western Midstream’s fourth-quarter earnings release on February 18, 2026, highlight how governance, capital structure, and upcoming...

Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) is back in focus after fourth quarter results topped analyst expectations, with higher revenue, positive net income and strong demand for immersive shows such as The Wizard of Oz at Sphere. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. The latest earnings surprise and ongoing analyst upgrades have arrived alongside a strong 90 day share price return of 47.44% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 140.79%. This suggests momentum has strengthened over both...

Balchem recently passed the “Caviar Cruise” quality investing screen, reflecting solid revenue and profit growth, high returns on invested capital, and strong free cash flow generation. The faster expansion in EBIT relative to revenue, alongside low debt and strong cash conversion, points to meaningful gains in operational efficiency and financial resilience. We’ll now examine how Balchem’s improved profitability and cash generation profile may influence the existing investment narrative...

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) is reporting record free cash flow as gold prices reach historic highs. The company is using this cash to reduce debt and repurchase shares, supported by its large, diverse portfolio. Management is focusing on operational discipline while the gold sector faces cost and production challenges. Newmont is one of the largest gold producers globally, with a broad mix of assets that gives it multiple sources of cash generation. With gold prices sitting at historic highs, that...

Urban Edge Properties recently reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue of US$471.94 million and net income of US$93.54 million, alongside an 11% increase in its annual common dividend to US$0.84 per share declared in February 2026. The combination of higher earnings, an increased dividend, and management’s guidance for 2026 net income highlights management’s confidence in the REIT’s cash flow profile and redevelopment-driven growth plans. We’ll now examine how the stronger 2025...

If you are wondering whether St. Joe is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock most recently closed at US$71.11, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 8.7% over 30 days, 18.9% year to date, 50.0% over 1 year, 65.4% over 3 years and 44.9% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about how the current valuation stacks up. Recent news flow around St. Joe has mainly focused on its position in real...

Wondering if Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if you would be paying too much for growth today? The stock closed at US$203.08, with a 1 year return of 77.7% and a 3 year return of 164.5%. However, the 7 day, 30 day and year to date returns of 4.9%, 12.4% and 9.1% declines may have some investors reassessing the balance between upside and risk. Recent headlines around AMD have focused on its role in high performance computing and graphics and how...

Salesforce (CRM) is back in focus after a sustained share price slide. The stock has shown negative returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess expectations and valuation. See our latest analysis for Salesforce. Stepping back, Salesforce’s 1 day share price return of 2.86% decline and 30 day share price return of 18.85% decline have pulled the year to date share price return to a 27.34% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 43.61% decline...

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) has amended its bylaws to expand its exclusive forum provision, affecting how and where certain shareholder disputes may be heard. The company has also appointed Ian Craig to its board, an executive known for work in digital transformation and sustainability. These governance moves are being assessed by investors for their implications on shareholder rights and long term corporate direction. Republic Services, a major US waste and environmental services...

Recently, American Eagle Outfitters drew heightened analyst attention as upward revisions to consensus earnings and sales estimates led Zacks to assign the company its top Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, while a separate decision to close a Massachusetts distribution facility will cut 103 jobs as part of a portfolio-focused restructuring. These developments come against a backdrop of relatively modest 2.2% annual revenue growth over the past three years and questions about capital allocation...

Sunrun recently saw increased investor activity ahead of its late-February 2026 earnings release, with options markets showing heavier call volumes and higher implied volatility as traders positioned around expectations for weaker earnings but stronger revenue. Despite ongoing concerns about leverage and profitability, recent upward revisions to analyst estimates suggest growing optimism about Sunrun’s near-term business prospects among market participants. With bullish options activity...

MillerKnoll (NasdaqGS:MLKN) has refinanced and replaced its existing term loan with a new long term facility. The new financing arrangement introduces updated interest margins and more flexibility around prepayment. The changes affect MillerKnoll's capital structure and could influence its financial flexibility going forward. MillerKnoll's refinancing lands at a time when the stock trades at $21.65, with a 12.2% return over the past 30 days and an 18.6% return year to date. Over a longer...

Cencora recently completed a US$3.00 billion public offering of unsecured senior notes with staggered maturities from 2029 to 2056, and plans to use most of the proceeds to repay short-term acquisition financing linked to its purchase of OneOncology. By replacing its 364-day term credit with longer-dated fixed-rate bonds, Cencora is reshaping its debt profile in a way that may reduce refinancing risk and improve balance sheet flexibility. Now we’ll explore how refinancing OneOncology-related...

Mastercard announced new collaborations with Ericsson and Cloudflare to broaden digital payments access and strengthen cybersecurity. The Ericsson partnership focuses on integrating digital payment solutions to support financial inclusion in underserved markets. The Cloudflare alliance targets development of cybersecurity tools for businesses, infrastructure, and governments globally. Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is taking a twin-track approach, tying together digital inclusion and security at a...