U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

Booking Holdings (BKNG) has put leadership changes at KAYAK front and center, naming longtime finance and operations executive Peer Bueller as CEO, while co founder Steve Hafner becomes Executive Chair and shifts toward an AI focused role at the group. See our latest analysis for Booking Holdings. The leadership changes at KAYAK come as Booking Holdings’ share price has pulled back, with a 1 month share price return of 12.75% decline and a year to date share price return of 12.75% decline,...

If you are wondering whether Advanced Drainage Systems at around US$156 per share still offers value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has posted returns of 2.2% over the last 7 days, 4.5% over the last 30 days, 4.5% year to date, 33.8% over 1 year and 66.5% over 3 years, which has naturally raised questions about both growth potential and changing risk. Recent news flow around Advanced Drainage Systems has focused on its role in...

AudioCodes (NasdaqGS:AUDC) has put up a steady set of FY 2025 numbers so far, with Q3 revenue at about US$61.5 million and basic EPS of roughly US$0.10, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$244.6 million and EPS of about US$0.47 anchoring the story for the year to date. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move in a tight band around US$60 million per quarter and quarterly EPS range from roughly US$0.01 to US$0.23, which frames today’s update against a year where...

Mueller Industries (MLI) just posted its latest FY 2025 numbers, with Q3 revenue of US$1.1 billion and basic EPS of US$1.91 setting the tone alongside trailing twelve month EPS of US$6.81. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$997.7 million in Q2 2024 to US$923.5 million in Q4 2024, then up to US$1.0 billion in Q1 2025 and US$1.1 billion by Q3 2025. Quarterly EPS ranged from US$1.23 to US$2.26 over the same stretch as net income shifted between US$137.7 million and...

ATI (ATI) just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of US$1,125.5 million, basic EPS of US$0.80 and net income excluding extra items of US$110 million setting the tone for this reporting period. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,051.2 million in Q3 FY 2024 to US$1,125.5 million in Q3 FY 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.64 to US$0.80 over the same stretch, giving investors a clearer view of how the top line and per share earnings are tracking as...

Two Harbors Investment (TWO) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$71.9 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.02, capping a year in which quarterly revenue ranged from US$7.9 million to US$201.4 million while EPS moved between a US$0.89 loss and a US$2.62 loss. Over the last six reported quarters, the company has seen revenue swing from US$271.0 million in Q4 2024 to US$7.9 million in Q1 2025 and US$201.4 million in Q3 2025, alongside EPS shifting from US$2.53 in Q4 2024 to...

Polestar Automotive Holding UK (NasdaqGM:PSNY) secured a $400 million equity investment from major financial institutions. The funding includes participation from Feathertop Funding, with an exit option structured through Geely. The transaction is intended to support Polestar’s liquidity and future electric vehicle development. Polestar focuses on premium electric vehicles, positioning itself in a crowded segment where established automakers and newer pure play EV brands compete for capital...

Bunge Global, a major agribusiness and food company, recently reached a three-year high as investors reacted to its strengthening technical momentum and consistently positive analyst opinions. With analysts expecting very large year-on-year revenue growth to about US$22.39 billion in the upcoming earnings report and reaffirming their estimates, attention is increasingly focused on whether Bunge’s operations can support this step-up in scale. With expectations for very large revenue growth in...

Kforce (KFRC) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$332.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.30, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of about US$1.3 billion and EPS of US$1.96. These figures frame the latest print against a fuller year of activity. Over recent quarters the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$343.8 million in Q4 2024 to the US$332.0 million reported in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.60 to US$0.30 across the same period. This gives...

Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) agreed to pay a US$40 million penalty to settle accounting and disclosure fraud allegations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The U.S. Department of Justice closed its separate investigation of ADM without bringing charges. ADM reworked its internal financial controls and leadership structure in response to the investigations. The company launched Akralos Animal Nutrition, a new North American animal feed and nutrition joint venture with...

Illinois Tool Works FY 2025 results set the tone for margins and income Illinois Tool Works (ITW) just turned in another quarter of solid headline numbers, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue of US$4,059 million, basic EPS of US$2.82 and net income of US$821 million anchoring the latest update. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$4,027 million in Q2 FY 2024 to US$3,932 million in Q4 FY 2024 and then to US$4,059 million in Q3 FY 2025. Basic EPS shifted from US$2.55 to US$2.54...

MGIC Investment (MTG) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 total revenue of US$298.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.76, supported by trailing twelve month revenue of about US$1.2 billion and EPS of US$3.17 that frame the latest quarter in a fuller context. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band between US$298.7 million and US$306.6 million, while quarterly EPS has ranged from US$0.73 to US$0.83, giving investors a consistent earnings profile that sits alongside...

If you are wondering whether Planet Labs PBC’s recent share price puts it on your watchlist or in the too expensive pile, you will want to understand what the current market price implies about its value. The stock has been volatile recently, with a 14.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 17.3% gain over the past month and year to date, and a 271.3% return over the last year, alongside a 404.2% return over the last 3 years. These moves have come as Planet Labs continues to attract attention...

Why Banner stock is on investors’ radar With no single headline event setting the tone, Banner (BANR) is drawing attention through its banking franchise in the US Pacific Northwest and a mix of recent share price moves and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Banner. At a latest share price of US$63.48, Banner’s recent momentum has been modest, with a 7 day share price return of 3.54% and a 90 day share price return of 5.08%. The 1 year total shareholder return of a 7.43% decline...

Aon (AON) stock is reacting to fresh fourth quarter 2025 earnings, as the firm reported US$4.3b in sales and net income of US$1.69b, alongside continued margin expansion and updated 2026 guidance. See our latest analysis for Aon. Aon’s latest results arrive after a mixed price picture, with a 4.86% 7 day share price return and modest gains over three and five years. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 7.33% decline points to fading momentum despite earnings and margin...

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has completed substantial equity and convertible note financings, adding significant new capital. The company plans to launch commercial electric air taxi services in Dubai this year, with exclusive rights for its first vertiport at Dubai International Airport. Joby is in the final stage of FAA certification for its aircraft in the U.S., a key step toward starting operations in its home market. For investors watching early eVTOL businesses, Joby Aviation sits at...

Palantir Technologies (NasdaqGS:PLTR) reported record Q4 earnings, marking its strongest quarterly performance so far. The company highlighted rapid adoption of its AI platform, with particular traction in the U.S. market. Palantir expanded client partnerships in EMEA through work on Sovereign AI and with Accenture to help build new AI data centers. In Asia, the company deepened its relationship with HD Hyundai in Korea to support industrial digital transformation. Palantir enters this news...

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) is selling non core assets to free up capital for other uses and shareholder returns. The company is using a weaker crude price backdrop to support refining margins and overall profitability. Management is leaning on its mix of refining, midstream, chemicals, and renewables to keep cash generation balanced. For investors tracking NYSE:PSX, this shift in the asset base and capital use comes with the stock around $148.09 and multi year returns of 24.3% over the past...

Global Net Lease, NYSE:GNL, has announced that all dividends paid in 2025 on its common and preferred stock will be treated as return of capital, not ordinary dividends. These payments will be classified as nondividend distributions for tax purposes, affecting how and when investors may owe taxes. The change applies to every dividend distribution the company makes in the 2025 calendar year. For investors following Global Net Lease at a share price of $9.41, this tax shift comes after mixed...

Synopsys (NasdaqGS:SNPS) has entered a collaboration with Lightmatter to integrate its advanced SerDes and UCIe IP into Lightmatter's 3D Co-Packaged Optics platform. The effort is aimed at supporting next generation AI infrastructure and high bandwidth connectivity between chips. For you as an investor, this sits at the intersection of Synopsys's core strengths in electronic design automation and the push toward faster, more energy efficient AI hardware. The focus on SerDes and UCIe IP...

If you are wondering whether Xcel Energy at around US$75.95 offers reasonable value today, you will want to see how its current price stacks up against several different valuation checks. The share price has had a mixed short term patch, with a 0.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 1.7% return over the last 30 days, and a 16.5% return over the past year. This gives some context for how the market currently prices the stock. Recent news around Xcel Energy has largely focused on ongoing...

If you are wondering whether Duke Energy's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article will walk through what the available data can and cannot tell you about value. Duke Energy's stock last closed at US$121.67, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 3.6% over 30 days, 3.6% year to date, 12.1% over 1 year, 35.9% over 3 years and 58.6% over 5 years. This provides useful context before looking at valuation. Recent news flow around Duke Energy has focused on ongoing interest...

If you are wondering whether Kimberly-Clark shares are offering fair value right now, you are not alone, especially with the stock in focus for long term income and stability minded investors. The share price closed at US$100.77 recently, with returns of 0.1% over 7 days, a 0.6% decline over 30 days and year to date, and an 18.9% decline over 1 year that may have some investors reassessing the risk and reward trade off. Recent coverage has centered on how consumer staples stocks like...

Rivian Automotive (NasdaqGS:RIVN) has begun production validation for its upcoming R2 mass market SUV. The company announced a major recall affecting earlier R1T pickup and R1S SUV models. Rivian entered a US$5.8b joint venture with Volkswagen to work together on electric vehicle technology. Rivian sits in a crowded EV space, and the R2 SUV is its bid to reach a broader customer base beyond early adopters. At the same time, the recall of existing R1T and R1S vehicles puts a spotlight on...