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Brunswick's Strong Q4 and Aggressive Buybacks Fuel Investor Debate on Valuation

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) delivered robust fourth-quarter results, driven by strength across all segments, particularly its propulsion business. While management expressed optimism for 2026, the company's accelerated share repurchases have sparked a fresh debate among analysts regarding its valuation and the sustainability of its current momentum.

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HubSpot's Strategic Shift: Upmarket Gains and AI Agents Fuel Growth Amid SMB Softness

Wall Street analysts are reaffirming confidence in HubSpot's long-term strategy, pointing to its successful expansion into larger enterprise clients and the integration of AI agents across its platform. While concerns linger over softening demand from small and mid-sized businesses, the company's focus on multi-hub adoption and upmarket contracts is seen as reshaping its core growth engine.