U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

In early January 2026, Regal Rexnord gained fresh attention as investors shifted out of technology names and into industrial companies expected to benefit from government spending and steadier energy costs. This rotation highlighted Regal Rexnord’s position within heavy industry as investors searched for businesses aligned with policy-driven demand and infrastructure-related projects. We’ll now examine how the rotation into industrials on anticipated government spending may influence Regal...

On January 7, 2026, Rumble Inc. and Tether launched Rumble Wallet, a non-custodial crypto wallet embedded in the Rumble platform that lets users tip creators directly in Bitcoin, Tether (USDT), and Tether Gold (XAUt), with MoonPay powering conversion between crypto and traditional payment methods. By removing banks, ad networks, and other intermediaries from creator payouts, Rumble Wallet introduces a parallel, crypto-native monetization track that could materially reshape how value flows...

Ave Maria Growth Fund recently initiated a new position in Entegris, Inc., citing the company’s role in supplying consumable specialty materials for increasingly complex semiconductor manufacturing. The fund’s focus on rising material intensity in advanced and mature chip production highlights Entegris’ exposure to changing fabrication requirements across the semiconductor value chain. We’ll now explore how this new institutional interest, tied to growing material needs in chip...

In early January 2026, Waste Management announced a 14.5% dividend increase for 2026, a new US$3.00 billion share repurchase program, and plans to return roughly 90% of free cash flow to investors, alongside expectations of higher adjusted EPS for Q4 2025. At the same time, the company moved further into sustainability and growth areas, including the Stericycle acquisition, landfill solar projects with Reactivate, and expanded recycling and renewable energy initiatives, underscoring a...

SharpLink Gaming recently deployed US$170 million worth of Ethereum to the Linea layer-2 network as part of a multi‑year effort to enhance on-chain yields from its crypto treasury. As the world’s second-largest corporate holder of Ethereum, SharpLink’s move could become a reference point for how publicly listed companies structure institutional-grade decentralized finance activity. Next, we’ll explore how this Ethereum deployment to Linea influences SharpLink’s investment narrative,...

Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) is back in focus after a series of fresh analyst updates, along with a rebrand of its London based financial lines unit to Ryan Financial Lines, effective January 1, 2026. See our latest analysis for Ryan Specialty Holdings. The recent flurry of analyst revisions and the planned Ryan Financial Lines rebrand come against a mixed backdrop, with a 1 day share price return of 1.01%, a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 18.10%, and a 3 year total shareholder...

If you are wondering whether General Dynamics is offering fair value at around US$353.89 per share, you are not alone. This article is intended to help you frame that question clearly before you make any decisions. The stock has returned 3.1% over the last week, 3.4% over the last month, 3.1% year to date and 39.2% over the past year, with longer term returns of 57.0% over three years and 156.5% over five years. Recent attention on General Dynamics has centered on its role as a major U.S...

If you are wondering whether U.S. Bancorp's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are in the right place for a clear, valuation-focused look at the stock. The share price recently closed at US$55.21, with returns of 2.4% over the last week, 3.1% over the last month, 2.4% year to date and 21.7%, 34.6% and 41.3% over the past 1, 3 and 5 years respectively. This gives helpful context for any valuation work. Recent coverage has focused on U.S. Bancorp as part of broader...

In early January 2026, the New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, announced an agreement for NYSE Arca and NYSE American to become the U.S. options listing venues for key MSCI benchmarks, including the MSCI Emerging Markets, EAFE, ACWI, World, and USA indexes, pending regulatory approval. This move builds on ICE’s long-running relationship with MSCI and follows a year of record futures and options activity across ICE’s MSCI, energy, rates, and fixed income platforms,...

Earlier this week, RBC Capital Markets highlighted a tough backdrop for homebuilders and building product distributors but singled out Core & Main as one of its top picks, while separate technical analysis pointed to the stock holding a key support level above its 200-day moving average. This combination of cautious sector commentary and selective endorsement puts a spotlight on Core & Main’s perceived relative strength within a pressured housing-related ecosystem. We’ll now look at how...

Why SEI Investments (SEIC) is on investors’ radar SEI Investments (SEIC) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $86.77 and 1 day, week, month and past 3 months returns all in positive territory. See our latest analysis for SEI Investments. While SEI Investments’ latest close sits at $86.77, recent share price momentum has been building, with a 7 day share price return of 4.53% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 11.15%, contributing to...

If you have ever wondered whether Dropbox shares are pricing in too much optimism or not enough, you are not alone and valuation is exactly what this article is going to unpack. At a last close of US$27.28, the stock has recent returns of 1.3% over 7 days, 0.3% over 30 days, 1.3% year to date, 18.2% over 3 years, 23.6% over 5 years, and a 7.2% decline over the past year. These figures can change how investors think about both opportunity and risk. Recent coverage has focused on how investors...

Fox Corporation recently reported past quarterly results highlighting that Tubi reached its first profitable quarter, with ad revenue and viewing time both rising strongly. Alongside this, Fox announced a US$1.50 billion share buyback program, signaling management’s confidence in the business while accelerating capital returns to investors. Next, we will examine how Tubi’s move into profitability may influence Fox’s broader investment narrative and outlook for its media portfolio. These 18...

In early January 2026, KB Home opened three new Southern California communities, Somerset in Victorville and Meridian and Solstice at Compass Pointe in Ontario, featuring personalized, energy-efficient homes with modern layouts and access to schools, parks, and commuter routes, while also confirming that long-serving director James C. Weaver will not seek re-election in 2026. These launches highlight KB Home’s continued push to expand its California footprint and emphasize its design...

Investors may be wondering whether RPM International, at around US$111 per share, currently offers good value or whether the price already reflects the story that investors are paying for. The stock has returned 7.0% over the last week and 6.2% over the last month, while the 1 year return of a 6.2% decline contrasts with longer term returns of 34.6% over 3 years and 40.2% over 5 years. Recent attention on RPM International has focused on how its long term returns compare with shorter term...

German American Bank previously appointed Matt Merkel as its new Southwest senior regional president, tasking him with leading regional strategy, commercial banking support, and community engagement across markets such as Owensboro and Henderson. This leadership change comes as German American Bancorp reports a 35 basis point improvement in net interest margin and very strong annual tangible book value per share growth over the past two years, underscoring its focus on building equity...

Harrow (HROW), an eyecare pharmaceutical company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has drawn investor attention after recent share price swings. The stock has shown mixed short term moves alongside stronger longer term total returns. See our latest analysis for Harrow. At a recent share price of $46.76, Harrow has seen short term share price pressure, with a 1 day return of 8.39% and a 30 day share price return decline of 6.85%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.52% and very...

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) is back on investors’ radar after a period in which returns over the past year and the past 3 months have been negative. This has prompted fresh attention on its current valuation. See our latest analysis for Dolby Laboratories. At a share price of US$64.35, Dolby’s short term share price return has been slightly positive in recent days, but the 1 year total shareholder return of a 14.2% decline suggests momentum has been fading even as investors reassess what they...

If you are wondering whether Varonis Systems at around US$35.25 is offering fair value or a potential opportunity, you are not alone in asking what the current price really reflects. The stock has returned 10.0% over the last 7 days and 6.4% over the last 30 days, yet the longer term picture includes a 10.0% year to date gain alongside a 21.1% decline over 1 year, a 43.2% return over 3 years and a 38.8% decline over 5 years. Recent news coverage has focused on Varonis Systems as a data...

The Oncology Institute, Inc. recently promoted Rakesh Panda to Chief Information Officer and Nolan Mariano to Chief People Officer, and added RadNet CFO Mark Stolper to its Board of Directors, bringing deeper technology, cybersecurity, people operations, and healthcare finance expertise into its leadership ranks. These leadership moves underscore the company’s focus on AI-enabled care, data privacy, and organizational strength as it refines its value-based cancer care model. Next, we’ll...

If you are wondering whether Watts Water Technologies is priced attractively right now, you are not alone. This article walks through what the current market price might be implying about the company’s value. The share price recently closed at US$287.44, with returns of 3.2% over the last 7 days, 3.4% over 30 days, 3.2% year to date and 48.4% over 1 year, alongside 86.0% over 3 years and 131.2% over 5 years. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in water infrastructure,...

In recent days, Disney CEO Bob Iger met Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing to discuss deepening Disney’s presence and investment in China, reinforcing the importance of Shanghai Disneyland and potential expansion in the country. This renewed high-level engagement with Chinese officials highlights how China may influence Disney’s long-term growth mix across parks, films, consumer products, and digital content partnerships. We’ll now examine how this renewed push into China could...

If you are wondering whether Penguin Solutions is starting to look interesting at its current share price, you are not alone. This article is built to help you assess what you are really paying for. The stock closed at US$19.08, with returns of a 5.9% decline over the past week, a 14.9% decline over the past month, and a 7.6% decline over the last year, while the three year return sits at 14.4% and the five year return at a 2.7% decline. Recent market attention on Penguin Solutions has been...

In recent days, several major brokerage firms have reiterated positive views on United Airlines Holdings, with upbeat commentary on its operational and financial prospects ahead of its now-completed fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release and conference call held on January 21, 2026. Analysts have highlighted factors such as expected strong free cash flow, robust customer loyalty, and improving unit revenues as key reasons for their constructive stance on the airline. We’ll now...