U.S. Basic Materials Stock News

Parsons (PSN) stock is back in focus after the company launched its AresNXT biometrics platform, expanded PFAS remediation offerings, and confirmed a new Lusail City infrastructure management contract in Qatar. See our latest analysis for Parsons. Despite the AresNXT launch, PFAS remediation expansion, and the Lusail City contract, Parsons’ share price return is mixed, with the stock down 9.9% year to date but showing a 42.84% five year total shareholder return. If you are interested in how...

Viewing insider transactions for Candel Therapeutics, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CADL ) over the last year, we see that insiders...

Earlier this week, Jefferies analysts said Take-Two Interactive’s upcoming fiscal first-quarter update is expected to be broadly in line, but investors are primarily watching for any management commentary on the timing and scope of Grand Theft Auto VI. The key insight is that expectations and uncertainty around GTA VI, especially its online component, are now more influential for sentiment than near-term quarterly performance. We’ll now examine how this heightened focus on GTA VI’s launch...

The new 25% US tariff on a broad range of Brazilian imports puts fresh attention on US Domestic Manufacturing stocks that could see shifts in demand, costs, or competitive positioning as supply chains adjust. With key Brazilian exports like coffee, beef, orange juice, and aircraft parts exempt, the impact is focused on other areas where domestic producers might gain or face new pressures. This article walks through 3 stocks from the US Domestic Manufacturing screener that appear positively...

Looking at Anteris Technologies Global Corp.'s ( NASDAQ:AVR ) insider transactions over the last year, we can see that...

Some Tower Semiconductor Ltd. ( NASDAQ:TSEM ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the CEO & Director...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

BOK Financial (BOKF) is in focus as it prepares to release its second quarter earnings report after the closing bell on Monday, July 20. This will be a key update for shareholders. See our latest analysis for BOK Financial. At a share price of $141.24, BOK Financial has recorded a 7.95% 1 month share price return and a 19.01% share price return year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 36.79% points to momentum that has been building over a longer period. If this earnings...

In recent days, Arm Holdings has been swept up in a global semiconductor pullback, as sector-wide worries over AI-fueled valuations, export controls, and rising competition have pressured chip and AI-infrastructure stocks across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. At the same time, Arm’s push into data-center AI CPUs, its expanding AGI CPU customer list, and questions around enforcing export restrictions to China have sharpened the focus on how resilient its licensing and royalty model may be under...

Immunome (IMNM) is in focus after the FDA accepted its New Drug Application for varegacestat, an oral therapy for adults with desmoid tumors, supported by positive Phase 3 RINGSIDE trial data. See our latest analysis for Immunome. The FDA’s acceptance of Immunome’s NDA comes after a mixed period for the stock, with a 20.45% 1 month share price return but a 9.38% decline over three months. The 1 year total shareholder return of 110.96% points to strong longer term momentum. If this kind of...

BlackRock reported past second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of US$7.08 billion and net income of US$1.91 billion, alongside record assets under management of US$15.3 trillion and US$450 million of share repurchases completed under a long-running buyback. Alongside these earnings, BlackRock advanced its ETF lineup with the launch of the low-cost iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF and highlighted growing demand for income and digital asset products, underlining how product innovation is feeding into...

Par Pacific Holdings stock has produced very strong returns over the past few years, and the recent share price move puts a spotlight on whether the current valuation still leaves room for a reasonable margin of safety or if expectations have already been built into the price. Par Pacific Holdings has delivered a very large 412.4% return over the past 5 years, which puts recent gains under closer scrutiny for signs of overheating or ongoing value. Stronger profitability and regional refining...

UroGen Pharma (URGN) is back in focus after the FDA cleared its Investigational New Drug application for UGN-501, allowing the company to move ahead with a Phase 1 bladder cancer study. See our latest analysis for UroGen Pharma. Against this backdrop, UroGen Pharma’s share price has climbed strongly, with a 30-day share price return of 22.62% and a 90-day share price return of 78.48%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 163.46% points to powerful momentum rather than a short-lived...

Ardelyx (ARDX) has drawn investor attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at $5.20 and showing mixed returns over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Ardelyx. Over a longer window, Ardelyx’s recent share price pullback, including a 30 day share price return down 10.96% and a 90 day share price return down 19.38%, contrasts with its 1 year total shareholder return of 17.91% and 5 year total shareholder return above 200%. This suggests shorter term...

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) has secured multi-year contracts from Saudi Aramco covering unconventional gas development and onshore oil activities. The work includes deployment of Saudi Arabia’s first intelligent fracturing platform as part of a major unconventional gas project. The agreements also span a multi-year integrated oilfield program across hundreds of planned wells. Halliburton will expand local manufacturing and workforce commitments to support these projects. For investors watching...

Fermi (FRMI) is back in the spotlight after director designee Miles Everson resigned, citing governance concerns around access to board records and how the recent US$375 million convertible notes decision was handled. See our latest analysis for Fermi. Fermi’s governance flashpoint comes after a weak stretch for the stock, with the year to date share price return down 31.41% and the 30 day share price return down 30.14%, while the latest 1 day share price return of 2.02% hints at only...

ArcBest (ARCB) has moved into focus after announcing a restructuring plan that includes a 2% workforce reduction, the closing of ten ABF Freight service centers, the consolidation of brands, and the booking of sizeable cash charges and non cash impairments. See our latest analysis for ArcBest. The restructuring news comes after a period of strong momentum for ArcBest, with the share price at $159.81 and a 90 day share price return of 34.7%, while the 1 year total shareholder return is...

StandardAero, Inc. recently inducted a CFM International LEAP-1B engine for SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, under a new maintenance, repair and overhaul agreement from its 810,000 sq. ft. San Antonio facility. This step highlights StandardAero’s expanding role as a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider, with growing LEAP-1A/1B workscopes, industrialized component repairs and an in-house Aviation Mechanic Training Program supporting its engine services...

Earlier this month, Accenture announced a roughly €200 million, seven‑year Protected Business Network contract with NATO’s communications agency and unveiled Accenture Edge, a set of Google Cloud–based agentic AI solutions tailored to mid‑market clients. Together, these moves underscore Accenture’s push deeper into secure defense cloud infrastructure and practical AI deployments for organizations that lack large‑enterprise resources. Next, we’ll examine how this NATO cloud contract and...

Cousins Properties (CUZ) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at $31.76 and showing double digit gains over both the past month and the past three months. See our latest analysis for Cousins Properties. The recent share price move in Cousins Properties builds on stronger momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 14.62% and a 90 day share price return of 31.84%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.07%. If recent gains in Cousins Properties...

ANI Pharmaceuticals has delivered a strong 139.1% return over the past 5 years, yet at around US$79.20 the valuation checks now suggest the stock is closer to fairly priced than obviously cheap. A 139.1% total return over 5 years indicates ANI Pharmaceuticals has already rewarded patient shareholders, so fresh buyers may be weighing how much of the story is reflected in the current price. Positive topline data from the SYNCHRONICITY trial can support expectations for the branded portfolio,...

The Fed’s renewed hawkish tone, paired with volatile energy prices and a firm labor market, is reshaping how investors think about interest rate risk. For U.S. regional banks, tighter policy can shift the balance between what they earn on loans and what they pay on deposits, while swings in inflation expectations influence funding costs and credit demand. This article uses a focused screener of mid sized lenders to highlight 3 regional bank stocks whose business profiles could be especially...

Bell Canada has completed its first direct to device satellite ground station to support AST SpaceMobile's network in Canada. AST SpaceMobile secured new regulatory approval in New Zealand, expanding its potential service footprint. The company is preparing for the launch of additional BlueBird satellites to build out its direct to device constellation. AST SpaceMobile (NasdaqGS:ASTS) is back in focus as it adds fresh infrastructure and regulatory pieces to its direct to device puzzle. The...

DoorDash (NasdaqGS:DASH) is seeking approval in New Mexico to deploy its autonomous delivery vehicle, Dot, for short-distance deliveries. The company is pursuing legislative changes that would allow these robots to operate on public roads across the state. The outcome could influence how quickly DoorDash rolls out similar technology in additional U.S. jurisdictions. DoorDash is best known for its food delivery platform, and the push to deploy Dot in New Mexico highlights how the company is...