U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

Carnival Corporation & plc recently reported record annual operating income, raised its earnings outlook, reinstated a quarterly dividend, and outlined plans to unify its dual-listed structure into a single stock subject to shareholder approval in April 2026. At the same time, Holland America Line’s centennial Caribbean promotions and extended 2027–2028 Legendary Voyages highlight how product innovation and brand heritage are underpinning Carnival’s broader cruise portfolio appeal. We’ll now...

TJX Companies has returned to Manhattan after more than a decade with a new flagship store, underscoring its renewed focus on physical retail and plans to open over 1,800 additional locations worldwide. This expansion push highlights management’s conviction in the global appeal of the off‑price model at a time when many retailers are reassessing the role of brick‑and‑mortar stores. Next, we’ll examine how TJX’s aggressive global store expansion ambitions shape the company’s broader...

Qualcomm (NasdaqGS:QCOM) is facing significant pressure on its core smartphone business from an industry wide memory chip shortage that is constraining handset production. The company recently reported quarterly results that came in ahead of expectations, but issued softer guidance as memory supply issues weigh on revenue visibility for the next few quarters. Qualcomm has agreed to acquire Alphawave Semi to build out its data center presence and Ventana Micro Systems to expand its RISC-V CPU...

e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE:ELF) reported 38% net sales growth in its third quarter and raised its full year outlook. The company advanced integration of Rhode and Naturium while pushing those brands into new international markets. It launched its first fragrance line with H&M and prepared a Super Bowl campaign centered on cultural inclusion, featuring Melissa McCarthy and a partnership with Duolingo. At a share price of $84.63, e.l.f. Beauty comes into this news with a mixed return profile,...

Ardent Health (ARDT) is back in focus after a series of securities class action lawsuits accused the company of misrepresenting how it assessed accounts receivable and malpractice reserves, following disclosures that coincided with a sharp stock drop. See our latest analysis for Ardent Health. Those accounting disclosures and the ongoing lawsuits came after a steep reset in sentiment, with Ardent Health’s share price return over the past 90 days down 40.87% and its 1 year total shareholder...

Acadia Healthcare Company (ACHC) is back on investors’ radar after management cut planned 2026 capital expenditures to US$300 million from US$600 million, alongside fresh pressure from activist shareholder Engine Capital for a review of options. See our latest analysis for Acadia Healthcare Company. The activist campaign and capital spending reset come after a challenging share price stretch, with a 90 day share price return decline of 33.12% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of...

Investors may be wondering whether Regency Centers at around US$74.25 is offering fair value right now, or whether the recent price puts it out of reach for new money. The stock has recent returns of 5.4% over 7 days, 8.3% over 30 days, 9.3% year to date, 5.8% over 1 year, 29.0% over 3 years and 80.9% over 5 years, which has naturally sharpened questions about both upside potential and risk. Recent company news has kept attention on how the business is positioned within real estate and how...

United Airlines Holdings (NasdaqGS:UAL) is rolling out Starlink high speed satellite Wi Fi across its fleet. More than 300 regional aircraft are already equipped, with a target of over 800 planes by year end. The rollout is positioned as a step change in in flight connectivity for United customers. Marketing tied to a prominent event is highlighting the scale and timing of this upgrade. United, a major US carrier with a large domestic and international network, is using this Starlink...

Western Digital (NasdaqGS:WDC) used its Innovation Day to outline a customer-centric storage roadmap, including a 40TB UltraSMR ePMR HDD now entering customer qualification. The company highlighted plans for HAMR HDDs it aims to scale to 100TB+ by 2029, with a focus on performance and power efficiency for AI data workloads. Western Digital also discussed expanding its storage platforms and intelligent software ecosystem to support hyperscalers and enterprise customers. Western Digital...

KBR recently announced it has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee ADEDDIS contract with a ceiling value of US$149 million to provide advanced analytics, digital transformation, systems engineering and software development over seven years for the U.S. Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base. This long-term Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity agreement deepens KBR’s role in defense digitalization, tying its engineering and analytics expertise directly to mission readiness and armament...

Cabot (CBT) opened fiscal Q1 2026 with revenue of $849 million and basic EPS of $1.39, setting a clear snapshot of its latest trading quarter for investors focused on both the top and bottom line. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from $955 million in Q1 2025 to $899 million in Q4 2025 and then to $849 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from $1.69 to $0.79 to $1.39 across those same quarters, giving a mixed picture on earnings momentum as margins...

Recent share performance and business profile Apollo Global Management (APO) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 4.7% gain over the past day set against a roughly 11% decline over the past month and a modest rise over the past 3 months. Year to date, the stock shows a return of about negative 9%, and around negative 19% over the past year. Longer horizons look different, with the past 3 years and 5 years showing very large total returns. The firm reports revenue of about...

Capital One Financial (COF) is back in focus after recent share price swings, with the stock showing mixed returns over the past month and over the past three months as investors reassess its value. See our latest analysis for Capital One Financial. At a share price of US$225.46, Capital One Financial has seen a recent 7 day share price return of 3.23% after a 30 day share price return of a 10% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 12.05% and 3 year total shareholder return of about...

Fitch recently upgraded Arbor Multifamily Lending, LLC’s Commercial Special Servicer Rating to CSS2- with a Stable Outlook, while affirming its Commercial Primary Servicer Rating at CPS2+ with a Stable Outlook. The rating actions highlight Fitch’s view of Arbor’s enhanced technology platform, experienced servicing team, and effectiveness in resolving primarily GSE commercial real estate loans. Next, we’ll examine how Fitch’s upgrade and affirmation, particularly its focus on Arbor’s...

This article is designed to help you assess whether Doximity's current share price aligns with its underlying value or whether the market might be misreading the story. Doximity's share price closed at US$35.25, reflecting a 9.0% decline over 7 days, a 22.8% decline over 30 days, an 18.6% decline year to date, and a 39.4% decline over 1 year. These moves may have changed how some investors view its risk and potential reward. Recent coverage has focused on how Doximity is positioned in...

Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN) introduced new laboratory automation platforms at SLAS 2026, including the public debut of its QIAsprint Connect system. The company highlighted a focus on scalable and more sustainable solutions for both research and clinical laboratories. Qiagen expanded its Supervisory Board with the appointment of Mark Stevenson, an experienced executive from Thermo Fisher Scientific. Qiagen operates in sample preparation and molecular testing, supplying tools that sit at the core of...

If you are wondering whether Limbach Holdings at around US$82.48 is priced attractively or has run ahead of itself, you are not alone. The stock is up 0.9% over the past week, slightly lower by 1.9% over the last 30 days, ahead by 4.3% year to date, but still showing an 18.2% decline over the past year and a very large gain over three and five years. Recent coverage of Limbach has focused on its position within capital goods and how investors are reassessing contractors that can handle...

In recent months, Lowe’s has drawn renewed attention as analysts highlighted its strong margins, expanding e-commerce capabilities, and ongoing push to serve professional contractors more effectively. A distinctive element of this story is Lowe’s long-running focus on customer engagement, from its MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club to family-friendly in-store workshops that foster loyalty alongside sales. With these initiatives reshaping how Lowe’s connects with both professionals and families,...

Planet Insurance Agency’s new franchise partnership with Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) highlights how GSHD’s tech focused model might influence the insurance experience around home closings and ongoing coverage reviews. See our latest analysis for Goosehead Insurance. The new Planet Insurance Agency partnership comes after a tough spell for Goosehead’s shareholders, with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 38.78% and a 30 day share price return of 10.51% in the red. This comes even...

If you are wondering whether eToro Group's share price reflects its real worth, this article walks through the numbers so you can judge that for yourself. The stock last closed at US$26.54, after a 15.5% decline over the past week and a 26.9% decline over the past month, with the year to date return at a 25.6% decline. Recent news around eToro Group has focused on its position as a multi asset trading platform and its role in giving retail investors access to a wide range of financial...

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AGCO Corporation ( NYSE:AGCO ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.29 per share on the 16th of March...

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Extreme Networks, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:EXTR ) strong earnings didn't offer...

Duolingo, Inc. ( NASDAQ:DUOL ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 37...