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RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.

RMAX

Financial Services

2w

Record High Global Agent Count and U.S. Stabilization Signs

End of Q2 with over 147,000 agents, an all-time high.
Signs of stabilization in U.S. agent count, best performance since Q2 2022.
April was the strongest month for U.S. agent count in 3 years, with momentum continuing through May and June.
Early signs of U.S. agent count stabilization are emerging, driven by demand for the RE/MAX brand.

National Storage Affiliates Trust

NSA

Financial Services

1w

Delayed Benefits from Pro Internalization and Market Challenges

Pro internalization benefits are taking longer to realize due to market conditions, rebranding efforts, and technology integration delays.
Market challenges in Sunbelt markets, especially in Phoenix, Dallas, and Las Vegas, have impacted occupancy and revenue growth.
The company is approximately 70% through the initial phase of pro internalization, with significant upside potential once conditions improve.

UWM Holdings Corporation

UWMC

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA was $195.7 million.
Gain on sale margin increased to 113 basis points, up 19 basis points from Q1 2025.
MSR portfolio stood at $211.2 billion UPB with a weighted average coupon of 5.51%.
Net income was $314.5 million, including a $111 million decline in fair value of MSRs.
Purchase originations totaled $27.3 billion, marking the third-best purchase quarter ever and tracking to over $100 billion for the year.
Refinance volume doubled year-over-year to $12.4 billion, representing about 11% of the industry volume despite owning only 2% of the servicing market.
Total equity increased to $1.7 billion and cash position was $490 million with total available liquidity of $2.2 billion.
UWM reported $39.7 billion in production volume for Q2 2025, the best quarter since 2021 and nearly 20% higher than Q2 2024.

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

MAA

Financial Services

2w

Accelerating Portfolio Recovery Amid Economic Uncertainty

Demand remains resilient with absorption reaching the highest in over 25 years.
Absorption has outpaced new deliveries for 4 consecutive quarters, approaching COVID-era levels.
Market conditions are firming due to declining new deliveries and pockets of decreasing concessions.
Management emphasizes that recovery is underway despite economic uncertainty and elevated supply.

Markel Corporation

MKL

Financial Services

1w

Strategic Exit from Global Reinsurance Business and Capital Reallocation

Markel announced the decision to sell renewal rights and cease writing new business in its global reinsurance operation, which was acquired through Alterra over 10 years ago.
This move is aimed at focusing on core lines of business and improving profitability.
The exit is expected to free up capital, with the reserves and investments continuing to generate returns, and will provide flexibility for reinvestment.
The sale of renewal rights will result in premiums being earned over the next 2-3 years, with some renewal contracts processed in Q3 2025.
Management highlighted the potential for capital release and optionality, with a focus on reinvesting proceeds strategically.

The Progressive Corporation

PGR

Financial Services

1w

Progressive's Record Growth and Market Share Gains in 2024

Progressive achieved over $5 billion in premiums written and added 2.4 million policies in force in the first half of 2025.
Gained more than 1.5 points in personal auto market share in 2024, the largest increase in 15 years.
Outperformed industry combined ratio by more than 7 points, with auto premiums increasing nearly fivefold over 15 years.

American Express Company

AXP

Financial Services

4w

Operational Efficiency and Expense Management Amid Growth Investments

American Express has achieved four points of operating leverage since 2023, reducing expenses as a percentage of revenue.
Q2 expenses grew slightly faster than revenue, driven by investments in risk management and technology.
The company plans to keep OpEx growth in the mid-single digits for the year, balancing investment and efficiency.
Product refreshes and new benefits are managed with careful expense timing, with costs amortized over 12 months.
Management remains confident in its ability to generate sustainable value through disciplined expense management.