U.S. Biotech Stock News

In August 2025, PPG Industries announced that Joe Gette will become senior vice president, general counsel, and secretary effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Anne M. Foulkes who will retire but remain on as senior vice president, legal and special projects to ensure a smooth transition. This leadership transition comes as PPG Industries has reported strong organic sales growth in key coatings segments and delivered new product milestones, indicating ongoing organizational and operational...

Community Trust Bancorp has maintained a strong dividend performance, offering a current yield of 3.35%, higher than its industry and the S&P 500, and has raised its dividend annually five times in the last five years with an average annual increase of 5.32%. This consistent track record, along with projected fiscal year earnings growth of 16.05%, underlines the company’s focus on delivering attractive shareholder returns. We’ll explore how Community Trust Bancorp’s robust dividend growth...

In recent developments, Amentum's wholly-owned subsidiary Jacobs Technology Inc. has been awarded the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) by the United States Space Force, with a ceiling value of US$4 billion, while Amentum also began construction on a new Radiation Combined Environment Test Facility in partnership with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division in Indiana. These initiatives position Amentum at the forefront of advancing U.S. defense and space technology, reflecting an...

Heidrick & Struggles International recently reported stronger-than-expected Q2 financial results, driven by significant revenue growth across all business segments and a positive outlook from management. Analysts responded to the performance with renewed optimism, highlighting management’s confidence, robust demand for executive services, and plans for further growth despite broader economic uncertainties. We'll explore how management’s optimistic revenue outlook, reinforced by Q2 results,...

If you’re watching Floor & Decor Holdings (FND) after its latest moves, you’ll know the company just opened two new warehouse stores, one in suburban Phoenix and the other in South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach area. These new locations might not be grabbing national headlines, but for investors, they are part of a methodical expansion that could impact FND’s growth profile in the future. The openings come without any earnings surprises or major acquisitions, raising the question of whether these...

Shares of banking software provider nCino rose after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that interest rate cuts could be on the horizon, sparking a rally in technology stocks and reducing market uncertainty due to a 90-day delay in higher tariffs on Chinese goods. The combination of potential policy easing and decreased trade-related risk boosted confidence in technology-driven companies serving the financial sector. We'll take a closer look at how the prospect of lower interest...

Are you eyeing IREN stock and wondering whether now is the right moment to make your move? You are definitely not alone. After a stunning 135% rise over the past three months, with a year-to-date return north of 100%, IREN has landed squarely on the watchlists of both growth seekers and cautious optimists. That kind of momentum, especially following months of volatility across tech and crypto-adjacent sectors, sends a clear message that the market is reconsidering IREN’s risk and reward...

On August 12, 2025, Roper Technologies completed the issuance and sale of US$2.00 billion in senior unsecured notes, including US$500 million due 2028 at 4.250%, US$500 million due 2030 at 4.450%, and US$1.00 billion due 2035 at 5.100%, with BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities as underwriters. This substantial debt financing follows Roper’s second-quarter 2025 results, where strong Application Software performance and recent acquisitions prompted the company...

Xenon Pharmaceuticals recently announced its second quarter and six-month 2025 earnings, reporting a net loss of US$84.71 million for the quarter and US$149.75 million for the half year, both increases from the prior year. The widening net loss, alongside a higher basic loss per share, highlights increasing costs or investments that are impacting the company’s financial performance. We’ll explore how the growing net loss shapes Xenon Pharmaceuticals’ investment narrative and what investors...

Target (TGT) shares just closed at $99.24, a price that may catch some investors off guard given recent moves. While there hasn't been a headline-grabbing event this week, the swings in Target's valuation over the past year have prompted plenty of questions. For those considering their next step, the current level, down close to one third since last year, stands out. This is especially the case with revenue and earnings inching up year over year, though more modestly than some retail...

Earlier this week, Essential Properties Realty Trust announced it has priced a US$400 million offering of 5.400% senior notes due 2035, as part of its ongoing capital markets activities. This substantial debt financing initiative reflects Essential Properties Realty Trust’s intention to optimize its capital structure and potentially lower its cost of capital for future growth. With issuing US$400 million in long-term notes to manage its balance sheet, we’ll look at implications for Essential...

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. recently announced a joint venture with Managro Group to expand an avocado and lime packing facility in Colombia, aiming to enhance supply chain capabilities and market reach in North America and Europe. This collaboration leverages Colombia's strong agricultural conditions and supports Fresh Del Monte's efforts to diversify sourcing and grow in the high-demand avocado and lime sectors. We'll examine how this supply chain expansion in Colombia could shape Fresh...

TFS Financial recently delivered quarterly revenues that exceeded analyst expectations, with management emphasizing the company's ability to succeed in varied economic conditions. CEO Marc A. Stefanski highlighted this strong operational performance as evidence of the company's resilience and adaptability amidst changing financial climates. We'll explore how TFS Financial’s earnings surprise and consistent performance shape its overall investment narrative going forward. The best AI stocks...

Global Industrial recently achieved a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), following a 16.3% upward revision in analyst consensus earnings estimates over the past 90 days, reflecting sharply improved analyst sentiment. This increase in analyst optimism underscores market confidence in Global Industrial's current business strategy and future growth prospects within the industrial products sector. We'll explore how the upbeat shift in analyst earnings outlook could influence Global Industrial's...

Texas Capital Bancshares recently held a Non-Deal Roadshow on August 21, 2025, engaging with investors to discuss its business performance and outlook. The event highlighted ongoing market concerns about weak net interest income growth and poor net interest margin, which have raised questions about the company's profitability. We'll explore how these continuing worries around weak net interest income growth could shape Texas Capital Bancshares' future trajectory and investment...

If you have been following CG Oncology (CGON), the new attention from H.C. Wainwright might turn your head. The firm’s recent reiteration of a Buy rating, along with upbeat comments on progress for Cretostimogene, their promising therapy for hard-to-treat bladder cancer, has sparked a conversation among investors. H.C. Wainwright highlighted encouraging study results and the potential for more important data by year’s end, which could change how the market views CG Oncology’s future...

Following dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium, major US indices rebounded as expectations for potential interest rate cuts increased, easing market concerns over high borrowing costs. This shift in outlook particularly benefited rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate investment trusts, bringing renewed attention to the operating environment for companies like Ladder Capital. To see how prospects of lower interest rates may affect Ladder...

Krystal Biotech (KRYS) has just shifted its clinical development strategy in a way that is sure to catch the eye of investors weighing what to do next. The company reported encouraging results from its inhaled KB707 trial in non-small cell lung cancer, delivering a 36% objective response rate in a tough patient group. Following this data, Krystal secured a key FDA End of Phase 2 meeting, aimed at accelerating a registration path for this therapy. At the same time, they are pausing the...

In the past quarter, Sezzle reported a 74.2% year-over-year increase in gross merchandise volume, attributing this growth to heightened consumer engagement driven by product innovation and targeted marketing initiatives. This impressive expansion was underpinned by the company's ongoing investment in customer-focused features, which has helped increase both purchase frequency and the size of its active consumer base. We'll now explore how Sezzle's strong GMV growth and consumer-focused...

If you’re watching Analog Devices (ADI) after this week’s earnings report, you’re not alone. The company just logged quarterly results that beat expectations on both revenue and profit, powered by strong performance across its industrial, automotive, and communications segments. Even with ongoing geopolitical headwinds and a softer automotive market, management struck an upbeat note for the coming quarter by forecasting more revenue growth and improved margins. Investors received an added...

Environmental solutions may not be the first thing you think of when weighing stock picks, but recent developments could make Tetra Tech (TTEK) worth a closer look. The conversation around pollution control is heating up as global regulators clamp down on emissions. This is prompting surging demand for the very expertise Tetra Tech delivers. The renewed focus on cleaner technologies and compliance offers potential, especially for companies ready to capitalize on evolving regulations and...

If you are staring at Monolithic Power Systems stock and wondering whether it deserves a spot in your portfolio right now, you are not alone. Lately, the buzz around MPWR has been hard to miss, both from headline-grabbing market shifts and from those quietly impressive gains stacking up over the past few years. Despite a rocky patch recently, MPWR has posted a stellar 274% jump in the past 90 days and more than doubled over the last five years, suggesting some long-term growth potential. That...

In August 2025, Celanese Corporation reported its second quarter results, showing net income of US$199 million on US$2.53 billion in sales, alongside the launch of a new US$1.75 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility extending liquidity until August 2030. This combination of rising earnings per share despite lower sales, plus refreshed financial flexibility, highlights management’s focus on both profitability and balance sheet strength. We’ll assess how Celanese’s new long-term...

Thinking about Union Pacific (UNP) and not quite sure whether you should hold, buy more, or take profits? You are not alone. Over the past few months, Union Pacific has had investors buzzing, especially following headlines that feel straight out of a finance thriller. First came the announced $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern, something that could transform the freight railroad landscape. Not surprisingly, the news sent ripples through the industry and led many to reconsider what a...