U.S. Communications Stock News

Earlier this week, Amdocs reported earnings that narrowly beat backlog expectations but missed next-quarter EPS guidance, while unveiling new cloud migration and digital transformation deals with major telecom operators across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. A key takeaway is Amdocs’ ability to win large, long-term modernization and generative AI projects even as near-term profitability guidance softens. We’ll now examine how these new cloud and generative AI transformation...

Upcoming earnings put Dow (DOW) under a cautious spotlight Market attention is turning to Dow (DOW) ahead of its January 29, 2026 earnings release, with Wall Street bracing for a year over year revenue decline and recently trimmed profit expectations. See our latest analysis for Dow. The share price has drifted lower over the year, with a year to date share price return of about negative 42 percent and a roughly negative 38 percent one year total shareholder return. This suggests sentiment...

On December 19, 2025, the FDA approved MYQORZO for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, triggering Royalty Pharma’s 4.5% royalty on up to US$5.00 billion in sales and activating additional structured funding rights with Cytokinetics. This approval adds a fresh cardiovascular royalty stream and long-tail, 1.9x-repayment funding exposure, strengthening Royalty Pharma’s visibility on future cash flows. We’ll now examine how this newly activated MYQORZO royalty stream could reshape Royalty...

In December 2025, a group of eighteen student pilots filed a complaint against American Airlines, its Cadet Academy partner Coast Flight Training, and American Airlines Federal Credit Union, alleging false promises about training timelines, costs, and career outcomes, and seeking US$36.00 million in damages. The lawsuit also accuses American Airlines and its partners of systemic racial discrimination and “reverse redlining” in the Cadet Academy, raising fresh questions about the airline’s...

AT&T's board recently declared quarterly dividends on its 5.000% Series A and 4.750% Series C preferred stock, alongside a US$0.2775 common-share dividend, all payable on February 2, 2026 to holders of record as of January 12, 2026. Analyst commentary from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley has drawn attention to AT&T’s expanding fiber network and plans for capital returns, reshaping how investors weigh its income profile against growth ambitions. We’ll now examine how the focus on fiber...

Denali Therapeutics (DNLI) just wrapped up a $200 million secondary offering, strengthening its cash position as it talks with the FDA about a potential priority review voucher that could speed key programs. See our latest analysis for Denali Therapeutics. The fresh capital raise comes after a choppy stretch, with a 90 day share price return of 26.51 percent but a 1 year total shareholder return of negative 18.79 percent, suggesting momentum is rebuilding from a lower base. If this financing...

CorMedix (CRMD) has quietly put together an impressive run, with the stock up about 48% this year and more than tripling over the past 3 years, grabbing investors' attention again. See our latest analysis for CorMedix. That strength has not been a one off move, with a 30 day share price return of about 24% and a three year total shareholder return above 220% pointing to clear positive momentum. If CorMedix is on your radar, this could also be a good moment to explore other healthcare names...

Liquidia (LQDA) is back in focus after analysts reiterated a positive stance following the latest quarterly update, pointing to solid year over year revenue growth and the ongoing YUTREPIA patent dispute as key drivers of investor attention. See our latest analysis for Liquidia. The reaffirmed bullish views seem to be feeding into a powerful trend, with Liquidia’s share price up 19.82 percent over the past month and a striking 195.79 percent year to date on a share price return basis. Its...

In December 2025, Badger Meter, Inc. announced a broad reshuffle of its senior leadership effective January 1, 2026, including moving long-serving CFO Robert A. Wrocklage to lead the North America Municipal Utility segment and promoting Daniel R. Weltzien to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. The reorganization consolidates financial leadership and separates North American utility operations from SaaS, global commercial, and international utility responsibilities, signaling a clearer...

Earlier this week, BellRing Brands reported revenue growth of 16.6% year on year, beating analysts’ expectations by 2.3% but missing its full-year EBITDA guidance and gross margin estimates. The company credited the strong top-line performance to expanding household penetration, broader retail distribution, and successful innovation, highlighting how demand drivers are gaining momentum even as profitability lags. We’ll now examine how BellRing’s strong revenue beat but weaker margins may...

XPO, Inc. announced that Executive Chairman Brad Jacobs stepped down from the board on December 31, 2025, moving to a Special Advisor role through June 30, 2026, while CEO Mario Harik assumed the additional position of Chairman. This consolidation of leadership occurs as XPO contends with falling sales, compressed gross margins, and weaker free cash flow, raising questions about execution under a more centralized governance structure. We’ll now examine how Mario Harik’s expanded role as both...

BofA Securities’ recent upgrade of Schrödinger (SDGR), alongside KeyBanc’s reiterated positive stance, centers on one big shift: the company is leaning harder into its higher margin software business and away from cash hungry drug programs. See our latest analysis for Schrödinger. The market seems to be cautiously warming to that story, with a 7 day share price return of 5.63% and a 30 day share price return of 7.42%. However, the year to date share price return remains negative and long term...

Why S&P Global Is Back on Investor Radar S&P Global (SPGI) has quietly added roughly 7% over the past month, outpacing the broader market and nudging back toward its highs as demand for data, indices, and ratings keeps building. See our latest analysis for S&P Global. That recent 7.5% 1 month share price return has added to a steadier climb over the year. A robust 3 year total shareholder return of around 64% shows longer term momentum is still very much intact. If this kind of steady...

In recent years, Old Dominion Freight Line has faced a persistent 3.2% average annual decline in units sold and a 5.8% drop in earnings per share, alongside a material deterioration in return on invested capital, pointing to mounting competitive and demand pressures. This combination of shrinking volumes, faster‑falling earnings than revenue, and weaker ROIC suggests Old Dominion is finding it harder to convert its network investments into profitable growth. We’ll now examine how Old...

The UK online retail market continues to evolve with significant opportunities identified in health & beauty and online food & grocery sectors, which are appealing to budget-conscious consumers and benefiting from investments by grocers. The adoption of omnichannel strategies, including marketplace formats and click & collect services, is enhancing competitive positioning in the market. Recent reports indicate the online market's growth trajectory remains strong, with particular emphasis on...

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) has just been added to the S&P 1000, a move that can quietly reshape its shareholder base as index trackers and benchmarked funds adjust their portfolios. See our latest analysis for Casella Waste Systems. The inclusion in the S&P 1000 comes just as momentum has been quietly improving, with a roughly mid teens 90 day share price return and a solid multi year total shareholder return, even though this year’s performance has been softer. If Casella’s move into the...

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has quietly outperformed many apparel peers this year, and its recent move higher has traders asking whether the rally still has room to run or is already pricing in the good news. See our latest analysis for American Eagle Outfitters. The stock has gone from a steady retailer to a quiet momentum story, with a roughly 40 percent 1 month share price return helping drive a 68 percent 1 year total shareholder return as investors warm to its earnings recovery. If...

Old Republic International Corporation previously announced that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of US$2.50 per share, payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026, returning about US$620 million to investors. This sizable one-time payout highlights the insurer's capacity to return surplus capital, raising fresh questions about its future capital allocation and earnings power. We’ll now examine how this large special dividend, and the...

What Is Driving SMX Right Now SMX (Security Matters) (SMX) has quietly turned heads with a sharp month move, even as its year to date and 1 year returns remain deeply negative, inviting a closer look at the setup. See our latest analysis for SMX (Security Matters). That staggering 30 day share price return of roughly 2,600% sits awkwardly beside a year to date share price loss near 100% and a similarly brutal one year total shareholder return. This suggests the latest spike looks more like...

AXIS Capital Holdings recently reported third quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations on both earnings per share and revenue, and entered an agreement to repurchase about US$238 million of its common shares from a Stone Point Capital–managed vehicle. This combination of stronger-than-expected operating performance and a sizable share buyback highlights management’s confidence in AXIS’s capital position and future cash generation. Next, we’ll explore how the earnings beat and...

Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) is back in focus after its recent investor day, where management laid out long term growth plans and flagged a higher dividend starting in 2027, which may give investors fresh visibility. See our latest analysis for Yum China Holdings. The upbeat investor day message seems to be landing well with the market, with a 90 day share price return of 14.34 percent helping to repair a weaker multi year total shareholder return. Momentum looks to be rebuilding as...

Enovix (ENVX) just saw a key reassessment from Northland, with the firm flagging slower mobile phone revenue and delays in commercializing its battery tech, a shift that is clearly reshaping near term sentiment. See our latest analysis for Enovix. The reassessment lands after a choppy stretch, with Enovix’s 7 day share price return of 14.86 percent contrasting with a weaker 1 year total shareholder return of negative 17.96 percent. This suggests momentum is trying to rebuild after earlier...

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. recently acquired and opened the newly built 260-room Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown for approximately US$98.2 million, or about US$378,000 per key, adding to its upscale, rooms-focused hotel portfolio in a prime entertainment district. The deal deepens Apple Hospitality’s footprint in Nashville, a market supported by strong tourism and event-driven demand, while aligning with its emphasis on newer, centrally located, rooms-focused assets. We’ll now examine...

Loar Holdings (LOAR) just got a fresh vote of confidence, as Citi and other firms started weighing in after a strong third quarter. The results highlighted how demand in its core aerospace and defense niches is holding up. See our latest analysis for Loar Holdings. Even with the latest analyst enthusiasm and a solid third quarter, Loar Holdings’ 1 year total shareholder return of negative 8.94 percent and year to date share price return of negative 7.25 percent at a 68.62 dollar share price...