U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market has shown a robust start with major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains. In this dynamic market environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a blend of income and potential growth, making them an attractive consideration amidst ongoing economic developments.

Moody’s recently came under pressure after weaker earnings guidance from industry peer S&P Global raised concerns about conditions facing credit rating and financial data providers. The episode highlights how sentiment toward one major ratings and data firm can quickly influence expectations for others ahead of their own results. We’ll now examine how these sector-wide worries about earnings sustainability could affect Moody’s investment narrative built around private credit and...

In early February 2026, Bruker, through its Chemspeed Technologies and SciY divisions, introduced an open Self-Driving Lab platform and launched the iNTApharma nanoscale bioparticle characterization system at SLAS2026, while also declaring a quarterly cash dividend of US$3.9844 per share on its 6.375% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock. By combining autonomous, AI-orchestrated lab workflows with label-free, native-state nanoparticle analysis, Bruker is targeting bottlenecks in advanced...

In February 2026, Humacyte, Inc. reported that the U.S. Department of Defense’s Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Act includes dedicated funding to evaluate and incorporate biologic vascular repair technologies, directly aligning with its FDA-approved human-derived bioengineered blood vessel Symvess for traumatic extremity vascular injuries in service members. This federal support highlights growing institutional recognition of bioengineered human vessels as an off-the-shelf option when...

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has launched its SOS Enterprise platform, focused on AI readiness and compliance in engineering data management. The platform is designed to organize engineering data, automate compliance tasks, and support secure AI integration for sectors such as aerospace and automotive. Keysight Technologies, trading at $235.0, is drawing attention from investors as it connects its test and measurement expertise with data centric software such as SOS Enterprise. The...

Globus Medical stock in focus after recent price moves Globus Medical (GMED) is back on investor radars after recent trading left the share price around $88.72, with returns mixed over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Globus Medical. The recent 1 day share price return of 1.29% sits against a softer 30 day share price return of 6.09% and a year to date share price return of 1.63%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 5.27% and 3 year total shareholder return...

Evommune (EVMN) is back in focus after reporting statistically significant positive top-line results from its Phase 2a EVO301 trial in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, including clear separation from placebo and a favorable safety readout. See our latest analysis for Evommune. The positive EVO301 data has coincided with a sharp re-rating in the stock, with a 1-day share price return of 70.87% and a year-to-date share price return of 67.71% off a last close of $29.03. This indicates...

Why this earnings report matters for IES Holdings (IESC) IES Holdings (IESC) just posted first quarter results that put fresh numbers around the company’s current momentum, with higher sales, higher net income and higher earnings per share compared with the same period a year ago. See our latest analysis for IES Holdings. The strong first quarter update comes on top of an intense share price run, with an 18.82% 7-day share price return, 28.40% 90-day share price return and very large...

Citizens Financial Group recently presented at the KBW 2026 Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton, outlining its latest banking initiatives and market priorities. The bank’s push into new geographies, greater use of AI, and expanded private banking and capital markets capabilities marks a meaningful shift in how it aims to grow and manage risk. We’ll now explore how Citizens’ nationwide expansion and AI-driven efficiency push could reshape its existing investment narrative for...

Assured Guaranty (AGO) has been drawing fresh attention after recent share moves, with the stock closing at $86.55. Investors are weighing its credit protection business, current valuation metrics, and recent return profile. See our latest analysis for Assured Guaranty. At the current share price of $86.55, Assured Guaranty combines a 1-day share price return of 1.05% with a year to date share price return showing a 2.47% decline. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 141.29% reflects longer...

Grab Holdings (NasdaqGS:GRAB) has partnered with Hesai Technology to become the exclusive distributor of Hesai’s lidar products in Southeast Asia. The agreement brings Hesai’s lidar hardware into Grab’s ecosystem to support autonomous systems, robotics, and smart mobility projects across the region. For investors watching Grab Holdings, this move pushes the company further beyond its core ride hailing and delivery operations into the hardware that underpins AI driven systems. The stock...

Patria Investments (NasdaqGS:PAX) is preparing to launch its next Latin America private credit fund after deploying its first vehicle. Patria is also actively pursuing large acquisitions as part of a broader plan to grow assets under management. These moves aim to address a capital gap in Latin America and scale its alternatives platform through inorganic growth. Patria Investments focuses on alternative assets in Latin America, including private credit, private equity, infrastructure and...

Southside Bancshares (SBSI) shares are trading around $33.30 after the bank reported full year 2025 results, which showed higher net interest income but lower net income and earnings per share compared with 2024. See our latest analysis for Southside Bancshares. The stock’s recent performance reflects mixed sentiment, with a 15.54% 90 day share price return and 9.36% year to date share price return. The 3 year total shareholder return is slightly negative and the 5 year total shareholder...

CNA Financial (CNA) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$3.8 billion, basic EPS of US$1.11 and net income of US$302 million. Its trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$15.0 billion, EPS of US$4.71 and net income of US$1.28 billion. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$14.3 billion to US$15.0 billion and trailing EPS shift from US$3.53 to US$4.71. This sets the backdrop for how you might read this latest print. With net profit margin...

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) has priced an $800 million senior unsecured notes offering, intended for capital structure optimization and refinancing of existing debt. The company announced an expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of Kristin Gannon as a new independent director. Gannon brings extensive experience in real estate finance, adding sector specific expertise to the Board’s oversight of the business. PulteGroup, a large US homebuilder, operates across multiple housing...

In recent weeks, Visa launched “Visa & Main,” a nationwide US small‑business platform anchored by a US$100.00 million working capital facility with Lendistry, expanded Visa Direct remittance access into Chinese Mainland via UnionPay International, issued multiple new fixed‑rate senior notes, and reported higher quarterly sales, net income, and earnings per share year over year. Taken together with fresh European efforts to cut reliance on US payment processors, these moves highlight Visa’s...

In early February 2026, Magnolia Oil & Gas reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$317.63 million and net income of US$68.75 million, alongside full-year 2025 revenue of US$1.31 billion and net income of US$325.25 million, while also issuing first-quarter 2026 production guidance of about 102 Mboe/d after winter-storm downtime was restored. At the same time, the company lifted its quarterly dividend by 10% to US$0.165 per share and expanded its share repurchase authorization to...

Why the latest earnings and guidance matter for Healthpeak Properties Healthpeak Properties (DOC) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, along with fresh 2026 earnings guidance. This gives you an updated look at cash generation, profitability, and what management currently expects for the coming year. See our latest analysis for Healthpeak Properties. The shares have had a modest rebound recently, with a 7 day share price return of 3.3% and a year to date share price return...

Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) is back in focus after an Asia Pacific ally selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system in a competitive tender, the second recent military order for this platform in the region. See our latest analysis for Red Cat Holdings. The new Asia Pacific Black Widow order comes after a sharp 47.43% 90 day share price return and a 7.86% 1 month share price gain, although the stock has pulled back recently with a 7 day share price return of negative 11.44% and a 1 day...

If you are wondering whether Generac Holdings' share price still reflects good value after its recent run, you are not alone. The stock last closed at US$182.30, with returns of 5.2% over 7 days, 19.3% over 30 days, 29.2% year to date, 28.6% over 1 year, 45.6% over 3 years and a 48.0% decline over 5 years. This performance raises questions about how to think about risk and reward today. Recent news coverage has focused on Generac's role in backup power and energy solutions as investors...

In early February 2026, Sigma Lithium reported that Brazil’s mining regulator issued an official statement confirming the safety of its waste piles after inspections, while the company resumed mining at Mine 1 and outlined new production guidance for 2026 and 2027. This regulatory validation, together with operational restart and financing supported by sales of dry-stacked lithium fines, directly addresses prior misinformation and operational uncertainty around the business. We’ll now...

Palantir Technologies (NasdaqGS:PLTR) has extended its multi-year partnership with Airbus to keep powering the Skywise aviation data platform. The renewed agreement focuses on migrating Skywise to sovereign cloud environments to help meet regulatory and data governance requirements. The deal reinforces Palantir’s role in large scale industrial data platforms used in mission critical aerospace operations. For you as an investor, this relates to how Palantir’s software is used in real world...

Comstock Resources (CRK) is set to report quarterly earnings on February 11, 2026, an event drawing attention as investors weigh its 47.75% revenue growth versus peers against higher debt and an expected EPS of $0.11. See our latest analysis for Comstock Resources. At a share price of $20.42, Comstock Resources has seen a 9.12% decline in its 7 day share price return and a 19.03% decline over 90 days. However, its 1 year total shareholder return of 10.86% and 5 year total shareholder return...

Why Versant Media Group Is On Investors’ Radar Today Versant Media Group (VSNT) has drawn fresh attention after a period of weak share performance, with the stock down about 16% over the past month and around 38% year to date. For investors tracking U.S. media names, this recent slide, alongside reported revenue of $6,801 and net income of $1,125, raises questions about how the company’s cable networks and digital platforms are being valued in today’s market. See our latest analysis for...