U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

Origin Bancorp, Inc. reported second‑quarter 2026 results showing net interest income rising to US$92.2 million and net income to US$33.85 million, while also affirming a US$0.25 quarterly dividend and completing a US$28.4 million share repurchase program covering 691,765 shares. The sharp reduction in quarterly net charge‑offs to US$454,000 from US$2.30 million a year earlier underscores a meaningful improvement in credit quality, particularly in commercial and industrial lending. We’ll now...

Rapid moves in 10 and 30 year Treasury yields, a jump in oil futures of nearly 6% and a 600 point slide in the Dow have put debt, energy and geopolitical risk back at the center of stock picking. When borrowing costs and fuel prices shift this quickly, some companies simply have less room for error. This article walks through three stocks from the US Debt and Oil Shock Impacted Companies to Watch screener that appear particularly pressured by higher mortgage rates and oil supply fears,...

Principal Financial Group filed an early Form 8-K with an update on Q2 2026 assets under management and segment exposure. The filing provides a breakdown of AUM sources and asset class exposure ahead of the full quarterly earnings release. The company is using the update to address investor interest around how recent market volatility may be affecting its business mix. Principal Financial Group (NasdaqGS:PFG) is putting extra detail in front of investors before its full Q2 2026 results...

Alliance Resource Partners has delivered a very large 396.8% return over the past 5 years, yet its latest valuation checks still suggest the stock leans cheap rather than stretched after that run. Over 5 years, Alliance Resource Partners has returned 396.8%, which puts extra focus on whether the current price already reflects that strong outcome. The planned earnings release and conference call on July 27, together with the recent US$206.2 million expansion of the Oil & Gas Royalties...

Minerals Technologies (MTX) recently affirmed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on September 4, 2026. The ex-dividend and record date is set for August 14, 2026. See our latest analysis for Minerals Technologies. At a share price of $73.21, Minerals Technologies has given investors a year to date share price return of 19.72%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 24.56% and 3 year total shareholder return of 25.83% point to momentum that has softened slightly in the...

MGM Resorts International (MGM) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its July 29 earnings report, where a positive Earnings ESP and recent upward estimate revisions are drawing attention to potential earnings performance. See our latest analysis for MGM Resorts International. MGM Resorts International’s share price has eased in the past week and month, with 7 day and 30 day share price returns both down around 4%. Year to date momentum remains positive with a 23.29% share price return...

Earlier this month, FedEx Corporation filed an omnibus shelf registration for common stock and debt securities and completed cash tender offers to purchase about US$4.86 billion of long-dated notes, using a waterfall acceptance methodology capped by an overall offer limit. Together, the large-scale refinancing via tender offers and the fresh shelf registration broaden FedEx’s flexibility to reshape its capital structure, potentially affecting interest costs, leverage, and how it funds...

With markets on edge over aggressive AI spending by Alphabet and Tesla, rising oil prices, and higher bond yields, many investors are looking past high growth stories and toward steadier dividend payers. Large cap defensive dividend stocks can sometimes offer a different way to think about risk by focusing on cash flows and business resilience when sentiment swings. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Large Cap Defensive Dividend Stocks screener that appear closely tied to the latest macro...

Alaska Air Group stock has had a tough run over the past five years. On current checks it still screens as cheap relative to its fundamentals, which raises the question of whether the recent weakness is already reflected in the price. Alaska Air Group shares are down about 24% over five years, which suggests investor sentiment has been subdued for an extended period. The planned use of 737-800 aircraft for Hawaiian's Neighbor Island routes and the cargo fleet expansion can support revenue...

Century Communities (CCS) has just posted its Q2 2026 numbers, with revenue of US$927.2 million, basic EPS of US$1.26 and net income of US$36.1 million, setting the tone for how investors assess the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1.00 billion in Q2 2025 to US$927.2 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.15 to US$1.26 over the same period. This presents a mixed setup for how margins are trending through the cycle. Overall, the picture is one...

Insperity (NSP) has drawn fresh attention after its shares moved sharply over the past month, with the stock up around 30% and roughly 46% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Insperity. At a latest share price of $47.98, Insperity’s recent 30 day share price return of about 30% and 90 day gain of roughly 46% contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return that is down about 13%, suggesting short term momentum against a weaker longer term picture. If Insperity’s move has you...

Consumer groups launched a new ad campaign warning about a rumored proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom to limit utilities' wildfire liability. The campaign highlights concerns that utilities, including PG&E (NYSE:PCG), could face reduced financial responsibility for future wildfire damages. The ads focus on potential impacts for ratepayers, wildfire victims, and the accountability of California's largest utilities. PG&E is a major California utility that has been closely watched by...

Quantum computing stocks sit at the crossroads of advanced research and real world problem solving, and that makes this screener especially interesting while central banks weigh inflation risks, bond yields press higher, and energy prices shape rate expectations. With policy signals mixed across the US, Europe, and Asia, many investors are looking for themes driven more by long term technological progress than by the next rate move. This Quantum Computing Stocks screener filters companies...

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has reported Q2 2026 total revenue of US$225.2 million, with basic EPS of US$0.09 and net income of US$9.7 million, setting the tone for how investors interpret the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$216.9 million in Q2 2025 to US$225.2 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.20 to US$0.09 over the same period, putting the spotlight firmly on how margins are holding up through this phase. See our full analysis for...

With a fresh round of tariffs on the table, many investors are rethinking how exposed their portfolios really are to global trade tensions. The U.S. Small-Cap Value Stocks screener used for this article focuses on companies that lean more on domestic demand and have value characteristics that some investors look for when uncertainty around tariffs rises. This article breaks down 3 stocks from that group that appear to be more directly exposed to the latest trade headlines, explaining how the...

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has moved into U.S. soft tissue robotic surgery after the FDA granted De Novo authorization for its OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System, a table-integrated platform cleared for multiple general surgery procedures. See our latest analysis for Johnson & Johnson. Against this backdrop, Johnson & Johnson’s share price has climbed steadily, with a 30 day share price return of 8.44% and a year to date share price return of 25.04%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 56.73%...

First American Financial (FAF) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of US$2,117.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.13, setting a clear marker for how the business is currently performing. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,582.3 million in Q1 2025 to US$2,117.3 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same stretch has ranged from US$0.71 in Q1 2025 to US$2.13 in the latest quarter. This leaves investors to weigh healthier trailing net margins against the sustainability of these...

With inflation worries, higher-for-longer interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tension all in focus, many investors are looking for assets that can hold their ground when confidence in paper money is tested. Gold sits at the center of that discussion, and the Elite Gold Stocks screener is built to highlight companies with stronger balance sheets and lower production costs, which can be important in this type of market backdrop. In this article, you will see three stocks from the Elite Gold...

In the past week, Philip Morris International reported second‑quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$11.19 billion from US$10.14 billion a year earlier, while net income eased to US$2.82 billion and diluted EPS from continuing operations slipped to US$1.80 from US$1.95. A key development was the U.S. FDA’s authorization of ZYN nicotine pouches as modified risk tobacco products, making ZYN the first nicotine pouch brand with this status and highlighting the growing regulatory...

In July 2026, Campbell's Company launched Campbell's Protein Soups, a five-flavor line featuring slow-simmered bone broth, 20 grams of protein per can, and a green-label design, now rolling out nationwide at US$3.19. This launch targets the large group of Americans actively seeking more protein and balanced nutrition, aligning Campbell's traditional soup expertise with modern wellness-focused eating habits. We'll now explore how this protein-focused innovation, aimed at health-conscious...

In July 2026, NetApp filed a preliminary proxy urging shareholders to vote against a proposal to allow action by written consent, while also announcing that engineering and construction firm StructureCraft is using NetApp technology to build an AI-ready, centralized data infrastructure for global collaboration and large-scale design workloads. The StructureCraft collaboration highlights how NetApp’s storage and data platforms are being adopted as foundational infrastructure for custom AI...

In July 2026, an FDA advisory committee recommended easing compounding restrictions on several peptides, including BPC-157, while Hims & Hers Health announced that long-serving Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer Irene Becklund will resign in October 2026 and remain on as an advisor during the transition. The FDA panel’s stance directly affects Hims & Hers Health’s growing peptide operations, including its California compounding facility, potentially widening the range...

In recent days, Devon Energy has drawn attention as investors react to pre-earnings expectations for higher earnings and revenue alongside sector-wide strength in energy stocks following a sharp rise in crude oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in key shipping routes. What stands out is how growing optimism around Devon’s upcoming results is intersecting with shifting oil market conditions to reshape how investors view its cash flow resilience and exposure to commodity swings. Next,...

Globe Life (GL) has posted fresh Q2 2026 results, with revenue at US$1.6b, basic EPS of US$3.71 and net income excluding extra items of US$287.7m, setting the tone for how the rest of the year might shape up. The company has seen revenue move from US$1.48b in Q2 2025 to US$1.6b in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same quarters shifted from US$3.09 to US$3.71, giving investors a clear read on the latest run rate and earnings power. Together with a trailing twelve month EPS of US$15.35 and net...