U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

Turning Point Brands (TPB) is back in focus after third quarter revenue and EBITDA surpassed analyst expectations, supported by strength in its Modern Oral segment, an expanded at-the-market share program, and a declared quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for Turning Point Brands. The stock has been on a strong run, with a 38.24% 90 day share price return and a very large 3 year total shareholder return of 4.37x. This suggests momentum has been building around recent earnings and...

QUALCOMM (NasdaqGS:QCOM) is backing contract management platform SpotDraft to run AI contract review directly on Snapdragon powered devices, keeping sensitive data on device. The company is also partnering with Lantronix and Safe Pro Group to deliver edge AI threat detection solutions for drones and defense platforms built on Qualcomm technology. QUALCOMM, trading at around $153.04 per share, is already widely recognized for its role in mobile chipsets, and these moves extend its technology...

If you are wondering whether CNO Financial Group's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is built to help you judge that value for yourself. CNO Financial Group recently closed at US$41.02, with returns of 1.4% over the last 7 days, a 5.2% decline over 30 days, a 2.8% decline year to date, a 4.9% return over 1 year, and gains of 69.4% over 3 years and 108.8% over 5 years. These returns sit against a backdrop of ongoing company specific news...

If you are wondering whether Dell Technologies' current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you connect the recent share moves with what the numbers say about value. Over the last week the stock is up 3.2%. It shows an 11.3% decline over 30 days and a 10.3% decline year to date, while still sitting on a 15.3% return over the last year and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent attention on Dell has centered on its role in PCs and...

Earlier in 2026, Consumers Energy, a CMS Energy subsidiary, mobilized more than US$100 million in statewide assistance, including US$5 million in new customer support and US$250,000 in food-bank relief, to help Michigan residents manage heating costs during harsh winter conditions. At the same time, CMS Energy reiterated long-term plans for US$20.00 billion in capital spending and large-scale solar and wind additions, underscoring how customer relief efforts are occurring alongside a major...

If you are wondering whether Dynatrace is starting to look interesting at its current share price, this article will walk through what that price might imply about the company’s value. The stock recently closed at US$40.67, with returns of 5.1% over the last 7 days, an 8.3% decline over 30 days, a 4.0% decline year to date, and a 29.8% decline over the past year, compared to a 5.8% gain over 3 years and a 7.6% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage around Dynatrace has focused on its position...

Dynex Capital (DX) has drawn fresh investor attention after releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting net income of US$185.36 million for the quarter and US$319.07 million for the year. See our latest analysis for Dynex Capital. Dynex Capital's recent earnings release, higher book value and capital raising activity have coincided with a 10.58% 3 month share price return and a 33.51% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building rather than...

Sonoco Products (SON) shares are in focus after the company announced a planned sale of its ThermoSafe business for US$725 million, along with news that longtime Chief Operating Officer Rodger Fuller will retire in early 2026. See our latest analysis for Sonoco Products. At a share price of US$48.13, Sonoco Products has seen a 10.64% 1 month share price return and a 21.23% 3 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 4.62% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total...

PTC (PTC) has put artificial intelligence at the center of its product lifecycle management story, launching Windchill AI Parts Rationalization to tackle duplicate parts, inefficient searches, and inconsistent data in manufacturing workflows. See our latest analysis for PTC. Despite a steady drumbeat of AI-focused product and customer announcements this month, PTC’s recent share price performance has been mixed, with a 7-day share price return of 2.18% but a 90-day share price return of...

Morgan Stanley recently reaffirmed its positive view on NIO after meeting with founder William Li, citing clearer execution plans, stronger delivery momentum, and improving economics from upcoming models such as the ES9, ES7, and Onvo L80. At the same time, NIO’s commitment to expanding in Europe despite tariff-related uncertainty, alongside supportive commentary from Macquarie, underlines growing confidence in the company’s international growth ambitions. With this backdrop and fresh...

Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$184.35 million and basic EPS of US$1.46, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$53.86 million, setting a clear earnings-season marker for investors. Over the past few periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$154.15 million in Q4 2024 to US$184.35 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.29 to US$1.46, with trailing twelve month EPS at US$5.34 on revenue of...

Why EMBERPOINT matters for Lockheed Martin stock Lockheed Martin (LMT) has joined forces with PG&E Corporation, Salesforce and Wells Fargo to launch EMBERPOINT LLC, a new venture focused on AI powered wildfire detection, prevention and response solutions. This move takes Lockheed Martin into civilian wildfire mitigation by using its layered prediction, detection and autonomous response systems. The partners contribute utility experience, real time data platforms and funding support for the...

Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) is in the middle of a major reset, moving away from mobile and consumer components tied to China toward AI focused power chips for data centers, and that shift is already pressuring near term revenue. See our latest analysis for Navitas Semiconductor. The share price has been volatile as this reset unfolds, with a 29.19% 1 month share price return and a 14.08% year to date share price return, alongside a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 220.81%. This...

In recent weeks, Meta Platforms paid Oklo US$25,000,000 upfront for phase one of an advanced nuclear energy campus in Ohio, while Oklo also highlighted upcoming isotope revenue and drew a Buy rating upgrade from Bank of America. These developments, reinforced by public support for nuclear energy at Davos and active options trading, underscore Oklo’s growing role at the intersection of clean power, data centers, and advanced nuclear technology. Next, we’ll examine how the Meta reactor...

H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) has added three new members to its Board of Directors: Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, and Stephanie C. Plaines. The appointments bring experience from consumer brands, hospitality, and retail finance to the company. The board refresh points to a potential shift in how H&R Block thinks about its business mix, customer reach, and capital decisions. H&R Block shares recently closed at $39.29, with the stock showing a 150.2% return over 5 years and 10.2% over 3...

Herbalife has recently faced pressure from declining unit sales, softer product demand, and share issuance that has reduced earnings per share despite prior earnings beats. At the same time, Herbalife is promoting its wellness-focused brand through initiatives like Herbalife India’s “Live Your Best Life, Unscripted” podcast, underscoring a push to deepen consumer engagement amid these business headwinds. We’ll now examine how Herbalife’s weakening sales volumes and earnings dilution shape...

Merck (NYSE:MRK) has ended acquisition talks with Revolution Medicines after disagreements over valuation. The discussions focused on a potential multibillion dollar oncology deal that had drawn significant industry attention. The decision highlights current hurdles for large pharma companies seeking biotech deals, especially for cancer assets. For you as an investor, this development sits at the intersection of Merck's core oncology focus and broader pharma deal activity. Merck is known...

Hershey (HSY) is back in focus as investors weigh falling cocoa costs, sustained higher shelf prices, and an upcoming earnings report. Estimates have been revised upward, even while some analyst ratings remain neutral. See our latest analysis for Hershey. At a share price of $191.63, Hershey has a 90 day share price return of 9.33% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.18%. The 3 year total shareholder return of a 7.49% decline contrasts with the 5 year total shareholder return of...

If you are wondering whether Palo Alto Networks is priced attractively or already baking in big expectations, its recent share performance offers a useful starting point. The stock last closed at US$183.50, with returns of a 0.3% decline over 7 days, a 2.6% decline over 30 days, a 2.3% gain year to date, and a 4.9% decline over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 131.3% and 184.2% respectively. Recent headlines around Palo Alto Networks have focused on its role as a...

Why sentiment around LegalZoom.com (LZ) has turned cautious Recent analysis points to weaker near and mid-term sentiment for LegalZoom.com (LZ), with the loss of key long-term support signals and a higher perceived risk of further downside influencing recent trading activity. See our latest analysis for LegalZoom.com. At a share price of US$8.88, LegalZoom.com has seen a 30 day share price return of 11.90% and a year to date share price return of 7.40%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why Simon Property Group Is Back on Investor Radars Simon Property Group (SPG) has been drawing fresh attention as investors revisit large retail REITs, with the stock recently closing at $184.56 and showing mixed returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Simon Property Group. Recent trading has been choppy rather than one way, with a modest 90-day share price return of 6.29% sitting alongside a 10.42% 1-year total shareholder return. This suggests interest in...

Recent performance snapshot and why Sinclair is on investors’ radar Without a specific headline event, Sinclair (SBGI) is catching attention mainly because of its mixed recent performance, with the share price around $14.80 and returns that have moved differently over shorter and longer periods. Over the past day and past week, the stock has shown declines of about 2.9% and 2.7%, and over the past month it is down roughly 3%. By contrast, the past 3 months show a gain of about 12.4%, and the...

Lemonade (NYSE:LMND) has introduced a data driven autonomous car insurance product for Tesla Full Self Driving vehicles. The product uses real world autonomous driving data and technical collaboration with Tesla to set per mile rates that are significantly lower for FSD enabled driving. The launch positions Lemonade as an early mover in insurance products designed specifically around autonomous vehicle behavior and real time data. Lemonade is rolling out this Tesla focused product at a time...

Sunrun recently announced a partnership with HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital to finance 300 megawatts of new home-based power plants, with HA committing US$500 million over 18 months while Sunrun retains ownership of the assets. This deal highlights how Sunrun is grouping thousands of residential systems into virtual power plants that can supply utilities with grid-supporting capacity as electricity demand evolves. Next, we’ll examine how this US$500 million virtual power plant...