Altria Group, Inc. Announces Departure of Director George Muñoz from Board of Directors
Board Retirement Announcement: George Muñoz, a director of Altria since 2004, will retire from the Board of Directors after his current term, not seeking re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Altria's Business Overview: Altria is focused on transitioning adult smokers to a smoke-free future, with a diverse portfolio that includes both combustible and smoke-free tobacco products, as well as investments in other sectors like beverages and cannabinoids.
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Laureate Education Leads Year-to-Date Performance in Educational Services Stocks
Consumer Discretionary Sector Performance: The S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector has underperformed the broader market in 2025, with a year-to-date gain of +7.2%, making it the eighth best performing sector among 11 major sectors.
Top Educational Services Stocks: Laureate Education leads the educational services stocks with a remarkable YTD performance of +83.00%, followed by Graham Holdings and TAL Education, while Duolingo has the lowest performance at -43.59%.
Quant Ratings Overview: The top educational stocks have varying quant ratings, with Laureate Education rated as a "Buy" at 3.89, while Duolingo is rated as a "Hold" at 2.95, indicating a mix of investment potential across the sector.
Consumer Discretionary ETFs: Several consumer discretionary ETFs, including XLY, VCR, and FXD, are highlighted, suggesting a range of investment options within the sector for potential growth and risk management.
Validea's Leading Consumer Discretionary Stocks According to Joel Greenblatt - December 16, 2025
Top Rated Consumer Discretionary Stocks: The article highlights top-rated Consumer Discretionary stocks according to Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model, focusing on companies with high return on capital and earnings yields.
Garrett Motion Inc (GTX): This mid-cap value stock in the Auto & Truck Parts industry received a 90% rating based on its fundamentals and valuation, indicating strong interest according to Joel Greenblatt's strategy.
Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU): A large-cap value stock in the Apparel/Accessories industry, Lululemon also scored 90% based on its underlying fundamentals and valuation, reflecting strong interest.
Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) and PDD Holdings Inc (PDD): Laureate, a mid-cap growth stock in the Schools industry, received a 60% rating, while PDD, a large-cap value stock in the Retail (Specialty) industry, also scored 60%, indicating less interest compared to the other stocks mentioned.
UBS Reiterates Buy Rating for Laureate Education and Increases Price Target to $36
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Laureate Education Inc to Hold Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call at 8:30 AM ET
Conference Call Announcement: Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) will hold a conference call on October 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its Q3 25 earnings results.
Webcast Access: The live webcast for the conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/a38qvgwj/.
Author's Views: The opinions expressed in the announcement are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Nasdaq, Inc.
Earnings Discussion: The conference call will focus on the financial performance of Laureate Education for the third quarter of 2025.
Validea's Leading Consumer Discretionary Stocks According to Joel Greenblatt - 10/21/2025
Top Rated Consumer Discretionary Stocks: The article highlights top-rated Consumer Discretionary stocks according to Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model, emphasizing companies like Garrett Motion Inc and Bath & Body Works Inc, both receiving a 100% rating based on their fundamentals and valuation.
Company Profiles: Garrett Motion Inc specializes in automotive technology, particularly turbochargers, while Bath & Body Works Inc focuses on personal care and home fragrance products, operating through various retail and online channels.
Laureate Education Inc: This mid-cap growth stock in the education sector received an 80% rating, operating a network of higher education institutions in Mexico and Peru, offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs.
Best Buy Co Inc: Rated at 70%, Best Buy operates in the retail sector, providing technology solutions and services across the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on personalizing customer experiences through various product categories.
Morgan Stanley Keeps Equal-Weight Rating on Laureate Education and Increases Price Target to $32
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Laureate Education Leads Year-to-Date Performance in Educational Services Stocks
Consumer Discretionary Sector Performance: The S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector has underperformed the broader market in 2025, with a year-to-date gain of +7.2%, making it the eighth best performing sector among 11 major sectors.
Top Educational Services Stocks: Laureate Education leads the educational services stocks with a remarkable YTD performance of +83.00%, followed by Graham Holdings and TAL Education, while Duolingo has the lowest performance at -43.59%.
Quant Ratings Overview: The top educational stocks have varying quant ratings, with Laureate Education rated as a "Buy" at 3.89, while Duolingo is rated as a "Hold" at 2.95, indicating a mix of investment potential across the sector.
Consumer Discretionary ETFs: Several consumer discretionary ETFs, including XLY, VCR, and FXD, are highlighted, suggesting a range of investment options within the sector for potential growth and risk management.
Validea's Leading Consumer Discretionary Stocks According to Joel Greenblatt - December 16, 2025
Top Rated Consumer Discretionary Stocks: The article highlights top-rated Consumer Discretionary stocks according to Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model, focusing on companies with high return on capital and earnings yields.
Garrett Motion Inc (GTX): This mid-cap value stock in the Auto & Truck Parts industry received a 90% rating based on its fundamentals and valuation, indicating strong interest according to Joel Greenblatt's strategy.
Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU): A large-cap value stock in the Apparel/Accessories industry, Lululemon also scored 90% based on its underlying fundamentals and valuation, reflecting strong interest.
Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) and PDD Holdings Inc (PDD): Laureate, a mid-cap growth stock in the Schools industry, received a 60% rating, while PDD, a large-cap value stock in the Retail (Specialty) industry, also scored 60%, indicating less interest compared to the other stocks mentioned.
UBS Reiterates Buy Rating for Laureate Education and Increases Price Target to $36
Real-time Intelligence: Benzinga Pro offers the fastest news alerts for traders to stay updated on market movements.
Exclusive Content: Subscribers gain access to unique stories and insights generated by Benzinga reporters.
Community of Traders: Over 10,000 serious traders are part of the Benzinga Pro community, enhancing their trading strategies.
Market Winning Tools: The platform is designed to help traders win in the markets every day with accurate stock market intelligence.
Laureate Education Inc to Hold Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call at 8:30 AM ET
Conference Call Announcement: Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) will hold a conference call on October 30, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its Q3 25 earnings results.
Webcast Access: The live webcast for the conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/a38qvgwj/.
Author's Views: The opinions expressed in the announcement are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Nasdaq, Inc.
Earnings Discussion: The conference call will focus on the financial performance of Laureate Education for the third quarter of 2025.
Validea's Leading Consumer Discretionary Stocks According to Joel Greenblatt - 10/21/2025
Top Rated Consumer Discretionary Stocks: The article highlights top-rated Consumer Discretionary stocks according to Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model, emphasizing companies like Garrett Motion Inc and Bath & Body Works Inc, both receiving a 100% rating based on their fundamentals and valuation.
Company Profiles: Garrett Motion Inc specializes in automotive technology, particularly turbochargers, while Bath & Body Works Inc focuses on personal care and home fragrance products, operating through various retail and online channels.
Laureate Education Inc: This mid-cap growth stock in the education sector received an 80% rating, operating a network of higher education institutions in Mexico and Peru, offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs.
Best Buy Co Inc: Rated at 70%, Best Buy operates in the retail sector, providing technology solutions and services across the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on personalizing customer experiences through various product categories.
Morgan Stanley Keeps Equal-Weight Rating on Laureate Education and Increases Price Target to $32
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Exclusive Community: Joining Benzinga Pro connects traders with over 10,000 members, providing access to unique stories and insights from Benzinga reporters.
