U.S. Biotech Stock News

On July 16, 2025, Old Republic Surety Company appointed Alan Pavlic as CEO and Steve Denault as President, both effective immediately, marking a significant shift in leadership. This leadership transition introduces a blend of long-standing company experience and fresh industry insight, which could influence future decision-making and direction for Old Republic Surety. We'll examine how the appointment of Alan Pavlic as CEO could shape Old Republic International's investment narrative and...

On July 17, 2025, Essential Properties Realty Trust announced that Kristin L. Smallwood, a former PwC partner with nearly 30 years of audit and financial expertise, has been elected to its Board of Directors, increasing the board to eight members, seven of whom are independent. Ms. Smallwood’s deep background in risk management and transactional accounting, alongside her experience guiding large global organizations through complex financial matters, significantly enhances the company’s...

Earlier this month, Polestar Automotive reported that its second quarter 2025 retail sales volumes reached an estimated 18,049 vehicles, marking a 38% increase over the previous year, and its six-month sales rose 51% year-over-year to approximately 30,319 units. This marked improvement in sales comes as the electric vehicle sector continues to draw heightened attention for sustained growth in global deliveries and market share. We’ll explore how Polestar’s substantial second quarter sales...

FirstCash Holdings recently reached a settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding alleged violations of the Military Lending Act, agreeing to introduce a new pawn lending product for military members, provide consumer redress estimated between US$5 million and US$7 million, and pay a US$4 million fine. This settlement marks a significant compliance shift for FirstCash, directly impacting its operations and financial reporting in the second quarter of 2025. We'll...

Earlier this month, FTI Consulting appointed Eva Tomlinson as Senior Managing Director and Breck Heidlberg as Managing Director within its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment, adding over 40 years of combined expertise in global trade strategy, compliance, and national security. Their leadership is expected to strengthen FTI Consulting’s ability to help clients address increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory demands in the global marketplace. We’ll explore how the addition of...

In July 2025, Jefferies Financial Group announced and completed several fixed-income offerings, issuing senior unsecured notes with fixed coupons ranging from 6.00% to 6.50% and maturities extending to 2035 and 2045, alongside concluding a major share repurchase program. These moves highlight Jefferies’ active approach to capital management, emphasizing both liquidity enhancement through bond issuance and shareholder returns via executed buybacks. We'll explore how Jefferies' successful bond...

Earlier this month, TechnipFMC was awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI™) contract valued between US$75 million and US$250 million by Equinor for the Heidrun extension project in the Norwegian North Sea. This latest contract highlights TechnipFMC's ability to secure and execute high-value, lifecycle-extending projects for major offshore operators. We'll examine how the Heidrun extension contract win reinforces TechnipFMC's project...

On July 15, 2025, NNN REIT’s Board of Directors announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.60 per share, payable August 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of July 31, marking a 3.4% rise. This latest dividend hike represents the company's 36th consecutive annual increase, highlighting a consistent and long-term emphasis on shareholder returns. We’ll examine how NNN REIT’s 36-year dividend growth streak impacts its investment narrative and the outlook for sustained...

In July 2025, The Wendy's Company finalized exclusive franchise agreements to open up to 190 new restaurants across Italy and Armenia, with the first locations planned for Yerevan and Milan. This international expansion signals a significant acceleration of Wendy's overseas growth strategy, supporting its objective to reach 2,000 restaurants outside the United States by 2028. We'll explore how Wendy's aggressive move into Italy and Armenia could impact its long-term international growth...

Earlier this month, News Corporation announced a share repurchase program authorizing the buyback of up to US$1,000 million of its Class A and Class B common stock, with no set expiration date. The move signals management’s intent to enhance shareholder value, which can reflect confidence in the business and potentially improve key financial ratios. We’ll explore how this substantial repurchase plan could reinforce News Corporation’s investment narrative, especially in terms of financial...

Bank OZK reported its second quarter 2025 earnings results, showing net interest income of US$396.75 million and net income of US$182.98 million, both up from the same period a year ago. This announcement highlights that both net interest income and net income saw incremental year-over-year growth, reflecting stable financial performance through mid-year 2025. We will now explore how this steady gain in earnings influences the company’s investment narrative and expectations for future...

ManpowerGroup Inc. recently reported a second-quarter net loss of US$67.1 million, reversing from a net income of US$60.1 million a year earlier, and provided earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2025, with anticipated diluted earnings per share between US$0.77 and US$0.87. This marks a significant shift in financial performance, with the company also highlighting an effective tax rate of 48% as part of its new outlook. We will examine how this abrupt profitability reversal and updated...

Piper Sandler Companies recently announced the hiring of Anson Tsai as a managing director for its technology investment banking team, with Tsai joining the Burlingame office after a decade at Bank of America Securities focused on software sector transactions. Tsai's extensive background in technology finance and operational roles may signal Piper Sandler's intention to enhance its technology sector capabilities. We’ll explore how Tsai’s leadership in technology deals could influence Piper...

Earlier this month, The Hanover Insurance Group enhanced its workers' compensation onboarding program, extending dedicated claims support and its advanced claims portal to mid-sized commercial policyholders with premiums over US$100,000. This move brings technology-driven claims management and a higher-touch customer service model, previously reserved for larger clients, to a broader segment of Hanover’s book, signaling a stronger focus on retention and risk management for mid-sized...

On July 10, 2025, Ryder System’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.91 per share, to be paid on September 19, reflecting a 12% increase from its prior $0.81 dividend. This increase suggests growing confidence in Ryder’s financial stability, enhancing its profile among investors seeking consistent and rising income streams. We’ll explore how Ryder’s larger dividend, as a sign of management confidence, impacts the company’s investment outlook going forward. The...

In recent days, Globus Medical announced a major leadership transition as Keith Pfeil was appointed President and CEO following the resignation of Daniel Scavilla, while Kyle Kline stepped in as the new CFO. This executive restructuring coincided with the launch of advanced navigation and drilling systems, highlighting the company’s focus on innovation and operational continuity during a period of significant change. We'll explore how this shift in executive leadership, particularly the...

Earlier in July 2025, Zillow Group introduced five innovative features, including SkyTour, an interactive 3D home exterior tour, aimed at simplifying the home shopping and rental process for users. By pioneering the use of advanced Gaussian splatting technology for virtual tours and expanding pricing transparency tools, Zillow is setting a new standard for digital real estate experiences. We'll explore how the rollout of SkyTour and transparent cost tools may influence Zillow's investment...

Earlier this month, Voya Financial and Blue Owl Capital announced a partnership to develop private markets investment products tailored for defined contribution retirement plans, including collective investment trusts accessible through Voya's retirement platform and target date solutions. This alliance highlights a growing trend among retirement solution providers to broaden participant access to alternative investment strategies, aiming to support more diversified and resilient retirement...

On July 10, 2025, Evercore Inc. announced it entered into a note purchase agreement for a private placement of US$125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.17% Series K senior notes due 2030 and US$125,000,000 of 5.47% Series L senior notes due 2032, with interest payable semi-annually and proceeds to be used for refinancing and general corporate purposes. This move highlights Evercore's focus on proactively managing its capital structure through debt refinancing and the implementation of...

AGNC Investment Corp. reported a net loss of US$140 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, up from a net loss of US$48 million a year earlier, with a basic loss per share of US$0.17. Despite this increased quarterly loss, the company continued its regular dividend program, declaring a US$0.12 per share cash dividend for July 2025. We'll examine how this deeper quarterly net loss could reshape AGNC Investment's outlook and influence its longer-term investment narrative. We've...

Earlier this month, Franklin Resources, Inc. announced the addition of managed options strategies to its custom indexing platform Canvas, offering financial advisors tools for risk management, income generation, and diversification, which will be managed by the experienced Franklin Managed Options Strategies Team. This expansion advances Franklin’s ability to deliver more personalized, multi-asset investment solutions through a single platform, reflecting a broader industry movement toward...

On July 10, 2025, Genpact Limited announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of US$0.17 per common share for the third quarter of 2025, payable on September 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2025. This dividend declaration highlights the company's continued focus on rewarding shareholders, reflecting management's confidence in Genpact's financial health and cash flow generation. With this dividend declaration signaling ongoing shareholder returns,...

In July 2025, Sonoco Products announced a US$30 million investment to boost its adhesives and sealants production by 100 million units annually, along with a quarterly dividend of US$0.53 per share to be paid in September. This move spreads out new capacity across three facilities, enhancing supply reliability and strengthening Sonoco's ability to serve growing market demand. Next, we'll examine how Sonoco's expanded adhesives and sealants capacity could reinforce its growth narrative and...

Earlier this month, 10x Genomics and the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore announced a research collaboration using the Xenium platform and artificial intelligence to accelerate drug target discovery and precision medicine for cancer and inflammatory diseases through the TISHUMAP project. This partnership allows for unprecedented mapping of gene activity within intact tissues, enabling researchers to uncover new biomarkers and advance personalized treatment approaches. We'll now explore...