Will ServisFirst's 13.4% Dividend Hike Sustain Investor Confidence?
ZACKS· 2025-12-17 18:26
Key Takeaways SFBS approved a 13.4% dividend hike to 38 cents per share, payable on Jan. 13, 2026.ServisFirst has raised dividends annually since 2014, with a conservative payout ratio of 28%.SFBS holds $1.77B in cash versus $1.55B in debt and remains well above regulatory capital requirements.ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SFBS) continues to demonstrate a disciplined capital distribution policy, supported by consistent dividend growth and liquidity strength. The company’s board of directors approved a quart ...
The Big 3: ETN, PWR, SCCO
Youtube· 2025-12-17 18:25
It's time for the big three. We've got three stocks, three charts, and three trades to take you through. Rick Ducat, as always, will take us through the charts.And here to take us through the trades today is Jason Brown, founder of the brownreport. com and the author of Five-Year Millionaire. Jason, great to have you with us. Rick, great to have you with us as always.We'll start things off how we always do. Jason, a big picture market thought as we're really struggling to try to find any sort of upward mome ...
Why Is Inspirato Stock Gaining Today? - Inspirato (NASDAQ:ISPO)
Benzinga· 2025-12-17 18:24
Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ:ISPO) shares rose Wednesday after the company agreed to a buyout deal.The luxury vacation club and property technology company agreed to be acquired and go private by Exclusive Investments LLC. It is the parent of Exclusive Resorts. The all-cash deal values the business at roughly $59 million.Under the deal, Exclusive Investments will pay $4.27 for each Inspirato share in cash, a roughly 50% premium over the stock's closing price on Dec. 16.Also Read: Nvidia Vs. Alphabet: Whic ...
What's Going On With Saia Stock Wednesday? - Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA)
Benzinga· 2025-12-17 18:23
Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) stock fell on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed fourth-quarter freight trends against confidence in the company's long-term national expansion strategy.Earlier this month, Saia provided fourth-quarter LTL operating data, where it said October LTL shipments and tonnage per workday fell year over year, while weight per shipment inched higher.In November, shipments and tonnage per workday rose, but weight per shipment slipped versus last year.Also Read: General Mills Cautions About ...
Saia Navigates Trucking Turbulence With Clear 2026 Upside, Analyst Says
Benzinga· 2025-12-17 18:23
Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) stock fell on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed fourth-quarter freight trends against confidence in the company's long-term national expansion strategy.Earlier this month, Saia provided fourth-quarter LTL operating data, where it said October LTL shipments and tonnage per workday fell year over year, while weight per shipment inched higher.In November, shipments and tonnage per workday rose, but weight per shipment slipped versus last year.Also Read: General Mills Cautions About ...
Soligenix Psoriasis Trial Extension Shows Better Outcomes With New Gel
Benzinga· 2025-12-17 18:23
Soligenix, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNGX) on Wednesday announced extended results of its ongoing Phase 2a trial of SGX302 (synthetic hypericin) for mild-to-moderate psoriasis.In this extension (Cohort 3) of the exploratory phase of the study, an additional four patients were enrolled and treated with an improved topical gel formulation of synthetic hypericin.The gel formulation was specifically designed to improve ease of application to larger areas of the skin.SGX302 gel therapy was well tolerated by all patients with ...
AgEagle Gains Momentum in 2025, Prepares for Scaled Growth in 2026
ZACKS· 2025-12-17 18:21
AgEagle Aerial Systems (UAVS) is closing 2025 with meaningful progress across the defense, commercial and international markets, reinforcing its position as a provider of mission-ready unmanned aerial systems. The year was marked by product innovation, deeper government adoption, geographic expansion and balance-sheet initiatives aimed at supporting long-term growth.EagleNXT Repositioning for Defense & Government MissionsThe launch of the EagleNXT brand was a milestone this year. The updated identity reflec ...
Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Nicolet Bankshares (NIC): Time to Buy?
ZACKS· 2025-12-17 18:21
Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.The upward trend in estimate revisions for this bank holding company reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between t ...
GLD climbs for a seventh session (GLD:NYSEARCA)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-17 18:21
Shares of SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), an ETF that tracks gold prices, rose 0.94% on Wednesday in the afternoon trade to $399.63, adding to a seventh consecutive session of gain. Gold prices have risen steadily in recent sessions, supported by a ...
Can Ciena (CIEN) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
ZACKS· 2025-12-17 18:21
Investors might want to bet on Ciena (CIEN) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this developer of high-speed networking technology, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a str ...