U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

In the past week, Moderna reported third quarter financial results showing a year-over-year revenue decrease to US$1.02 billion and a net loss of US$200 million, alongside a lowered full-year 2025 revenue forecast and reduced R&D expense guidance. Moderna also discontinued its CMV vaccine program due to lack of efficacy and reported progress in regulatory approvals for new respiratory vaccines, which may influence its future product pipeline. We'll explore how Moderna's revised 2025 revenue...

UFP Technologies reported its third quarter and nine-month earnings for 2025, with third quarter sales of US$154.56 million and net income of US$16.38 million, alongside year-to-date sales and profit growth compared to the prior year. An interesting point is that despite flat third quarter net income, the company delivered strong year-to-date results, highlighting continued improvement in both overall revenue and profitability for 2025. We'll examine how UFP Technologies' robust year-to-date...

SPX Technologies recently reported third quarter 2025 results, posting year-over-year increases in sales to US$592.8 million and net income to US$62.7 million, with improvements in both basic and diluted earnings per share. During the same period, the company did not repurchase any shares under its previously announced buyback programs, signaling a focus on operational performance over capital returns in the recent quarter. With strong earnings growth and rising analyst optimism in focus,...

Ardent Health released its Q3 2025 earnings on November 12, 2025, reporting actual revenue and earnings, with analysts previously estimating US$1.55 billion in revenue and US$0.41 per share in earnings. An interesting insight is that the company outperformed expectations last quarter, and analysts have maintained a favorable outlook, underscoring heightened investor focus on operational fundamentals and future guidance. With anticipation building ahead of the recent earnings announcement and...

Diamondback Energy (FANG) just posted third-quarter numbers that stood out as revenue and net income climbed sharply from last year. The company also bumped up its 2025 production guidance, sweetened its dividend, and kept buybacks rolling. See our latest analysis for Diamondback Energy. Diamondback’s recent run of upbeat earnings, higher guidance, and aggressive shareholder returns have helped the stock shake off a tough year. After a 1-year total shareholder return of -15.5%, momentum has...

Bath & Body Works, Inc. recently declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.20 per share payable on December 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 21, 2025, and announced the appointments of Maly Bernstein as Chief Commercial Officer and Samantha Charleston as Chief Human Resources Officer, both effective November 12, 2025. These significant leadership changes bring executives with considerable experience in brand evolution, omnichannel retail, and organizational...

Horace Mann Educators (HMN) caught investor attention after reporting record third-quarter earnings and a sharp rise in net income. The company also raised its full-year earnings guidance, highlighting strong operational momentum. See our latest analysis for Horace Mann Educators. Following those robust results, Horace Mann Educators’ share price has climbed steadily in 2025. This reflects renewed confidence from investors after posting record earnings and raising its full-year outlook. The...

Tradeweb Markets (TW) just delivered two key updates: October trading volume reached $65.4 trillion, and the company announced a new partnership with Chainlink to publish U.S. Treasury benchmark prices on-chain. See our latest analysis for Tradeweb Markets. Alongside the jump in October trading volume and the innovative Chainlink deal, Tradeweb recently unveiled robust third-quarter earnings growth, affirmed its dividend, and welcomed a new Chief People Officer. While the share price is down...

LXP Industrial Trust (LXP) just wrapped up the third quarter with some strong numbers, reporting a sharp jump in both earnings and net income. In addition, the company bumped up its quarterly common dividend, a decision likely to catch investors’ attention. See our latest analysis for LXP Industrial Trust. LXP Industrial Trust’s latest jump in quarterly earnings and a fresh dividend hike have put a spotlight on the stock, and investors seem to be responding. Its share price has gained around...

Advanced Drainage Systems (WMS) just shared its second quarter earnings, revealing jumps in both sales and net income. The company also announced its quarterly dividend will increase by 13%, providing another boost for investors. See our latest analysis for Advanced Drainage Systems. Momentum has picked up for Advanced Drainage Systems, with the stock climbing 9.23% over the last month and notching a year-to-date share price return of 29.3%. Over the longer run, total shareholder return has...

Dycom Industries, Inc. announced on November 10, 2025, that Stephen O. LeClair, former CEO and current Executive Chair of Core & Main Inc., has joined its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership experience in infrastructure services and corporate growth. LeClair’s track record of overseeing Core & Main’s spin-off, IPO, and large-scale growth initiatives signals an emphasis on experienced guidance for Dycom’s evolving strategy. Now, we’ll explore how LeClair’s appointment as a...

If you have ever wondered whether Central Garden & Pet is a hidden gem or just fairly priced, you are in the right place for a fresh take on its value story. The stock has seen some positive momentum lately, climbing 2.8% over the last week and 6.8% in the past month. However, it is still down 17.2% year-to-date. What is behind these moves? Recent headlines have centered on Central Garden & Pet expanding its product lines and announcing new partnerships, fueling investor optimism even as...

Silgan Holdings recently announced a series of executive leadership changes, appointing Shawn C. Fabry as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, alongside key promotions for other senior roles, and confirmed a new US$500 million share repurchase program set to run through 2029. These moves, which include both long-term succession planning and a sizable new capital return initiative, reflect a dual focus on management continuity and shareholder value. We'll now consider how the...

In the past week, Q2 Holdings reported a return to profitability in the third quarter with US$201.7 million in sales, raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to US$789 million–US$793 million, and announced a US$150 million share repurchase program. These developments were accompanied by executive leadership changes and reflect management's increased confidence in the company's outlook and operational momentum. We'll examine how Q2 Holdings' strong quarterly earnings and raised guidance...

Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) shares drew attention after Guardz announced a strategic partnership to integrate Check Point’s Harmony Email into its unified cybersecurity platform. The move aims to boost email security for managed service providers who are facing evolving email-borne threats. See our latest analysis for Check Point Software Technologies. Check Point’s recent jump in investor interest comes alongside news of its partnership with Guardz, a move that could expand its...

Strategy Inc. recently completed a €620 million preferred stock offering in Europe, issuing 7.75 million shares of 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock to support further bitcoin acquisitions and working capital needs. This marks a notable expansion of the company’s bitcoin-financing model into European markets and highlights growing reliance on preferred equity as raising capital through common stock becomes more challenging. We’ll explore how this large-scale fundraising effort,...

CSX (CSX) has announced a series of executive leadership changes, with Kevin Boone stepping in as both executive vice president and chief financial officer. These appointments are intended to support the company’s evolving strategy and long-term growth. See our latest analysis for CSX. CSX’s latest leadership changes come on the heels of an 8.8% year-to-date share price return, but the stock has struggled to keep momentum, with total shareholder return down 1.7% over the past year. While...

Macy's (M) shares edged slightly lower on Monday, giving back some gains from the past month after the stock outperformed the broader retail sector. Investors appear to be watching for signals of changing consumer demand as summer progresses. See our latest analysis for Macy's. Despite some recent volatility, Macy's share price return stands out, with a 23.9% rally over the past month and a 54.8% climb in the last quarter. Momentum has clearly picked up, building on underlying optimism after...

Aflac (AFL) shares are drawing attention as investors watch for new developments that could shape the company’s outlook. Recent trading action has sparked conversation about where the stock might head next. See our latest analysis for Aflac. It has been a steady run for Aflac, with recent momentum building as the share price climbed 4.6% over the past week and notched an 11.2% gain year-to-date. While short-term price movement has been positive, Aflac’s 5-year total shareholder return of 196%...

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) has kept investors’ attention with a steady performance in recent weeks, returning 21% this month. With revenue and net income both growing at a solid pace, the stock continues its upward trend. See our latest analysis for Brighthouse Financial. Brighthouse Financial’s share price has surged 39% over the past month, signaling growing investor confidence and strong momentum after a period of steady gains. Looking back, the company has delivered a 25% total...

Wondering if Apollo Global Management is undervalued, overhyped, or hiding an opportunity? You are not alone; many investors are looking for clues about where the stock is headed next. Recently, the stock has shown a 1.8% gain over the last week and rallied 12.4% in the past month. However, it is still down 17.8% for the year, raising questions about shifting market perception and future potential. News about Apollo’s expanding assets under management and partnerships with major...

Abeona Therapeutics (ABEO) just announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has established a permanent J-code for ZEVASKYN, its gene therapy for RDEB. The code takes effect in January 2026, making billing and access for providers more efficient. See our latest analysis for Abeona Therapeutics. Even with this major regulatory milestone for ZEVASKYN, Abeona Therapeutics’ share price return has been under pressure, with a 30-day retreat of 22.2% and a year-to-date slide of...

Bitdeer Technologies Group recently announced third-quarter 2025 results, reporting a significant jump in revenue to US$169.71 million, substantially driven by increased self-mining activity and new product launches. An interesting insight is Bitdeer's intensified focus on AI infrastructure and expansion of its bitcoin mining capacity, despite continued challenges in profitability. We'll explore how Bitdeer's operational scaling and investment in AI cloud initiatives could impact its broader...

iRhythm Technologies recently reported third quarter 2025 results showing US$192.88 million in sales and a net loss of US$5.21 million, a marked improvement from the same period last year, and raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to between US$735 million and US$740 million. This combination of accelerated revenue growth and reduced net losses has underscored building confidence in the company’s operational outlook and future business momentum. We’ll explore how the raised revenue...