U.S. Communications Stock News

In late January 2026, IonQ raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance toward the high end or above US$106 million–US$110 million while advancing multiple acquisitions, including a planned US$1.80 billion purchase of SkyWater Technology and completed deals for Skyloom Global and Seed Innovations. This acquisition-led push is transforming IonQ from a pure-play quantum hardware developer into a vertically integrated quantum platform spanning chip fabrication, secure networking, and AI-driven...

If you are wondering whether West Pharmaceutical Services is starting to offer better value or still looks expensive at around US$231.12 a share, you are not alone. The stock is currently down 2.3% over the last week, 16.4% over the past month, and 32.0% over the past year, which may signal that expectations and perceived risk around the company have shifted. Recent coverage has focused on how the share price has pulled back over multiple time frames, including the year to date return of...

Getty Realty (GTY) has outlined a leadership transition that will see longtime Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, and Chief Operating Officer Mark J. Olear retire, with Robert J. Ryan stepping in as Chief Investment Officer. See our latest analysis for Getty Realty. The leadership transition news lands at a time when Getty Realty’s share price has climbed to US$29.86, with a 30 day share price return of 8.35% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 44.17%, which suggests...

Union Pacific's proposed $85b merger with Norfolk Southern has run into regulatory setbacks with the Surface Transportation Board. Management plans to resubmit a revised application aimed at addressing the Board's concerns. The outcome could influence competition and network structure across the U.S. rail sector. For investors watching Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP), the merger process now sits alongside the current share price of about $235.1 and a 3 year return of 20.0%. Over 5 years, the stock...

In late January 2026, Honeywell International reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher revenue of US$9,758 million but sharply lower net income of US$295 million, reflecting sizeable goodwill and asset impairment charges, while also issuing 2026 guidance for US$38.8 billion to US$39.8 billion in sales and diluted EPS of US$9.59 to US$9.89. At the same time, Honeywell highlighted 23% order growth, a backlog above US$37 billion, and faster-than-planned progress toward spinning off...

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) has been named to Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list. The company ranks No. 4 in the Diversified Outsourcing Services category. The recognition highlights perceptions of Aramark’s management quality, innovation, and social responsibility. For investors watching Aramark, the Fortune recognition arrives with the stock trading at $38.49 and a return of 5.2% over the past 30 days and year to date. Over a longer horizon, the company shows returns of 25.6% over...

In January 2026, SiTime Corporation expanded its Board of Directors by appointing Faraj Aalaei, founder, chairman and CEO of Cognichip Inc., a technology leader with multiple patents and an honorary engineering doctorate. His background in advancing optical communications, broadband access and automotive Ethernet adds highly specialized semiconductor and networking expertise to SiTime’s governance bench. We’ll now examine how adding a seasoned communications and semiconductor innovator to...

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. recently reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, with higher net interest income and net income versus the prior year, and earnings per share from continuing operations rising for both periods. Alongside these results, the board’s decision to maintain a US$0.20 quarterly dividend per share highlights an emphasis on consistent shareholder payouts. We’ll now look at how the stronger net interest income and reaffirmed dividend shape Northwest...

BankFirst Capital (BFCC) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$37.5 million and basic EPS of US$1.74, alongside net income of US$10.2 million, setting a clear reference point for the year’s performance. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from US$27.9 million to US$37.5 million while quarterly EPS moved between US$0.83 and US$1.74. This gives investors a tangible sense of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked through the year. With trailing 12 month...

If you are wondering whether Waters at around US$370 per share is offering fair value right now, it helps to step back and look at what the current price is really reflecting. The stock is down about 5.5% over the past week, 2.9% over the last month and 10.8% over the past year. The 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 8.6% and 30.8% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on how established life sciences companies like Waters are being reassessed by investors as they weigh up long term demand...

Why AutoNation is on investors’ radar today AutoNation (AN) is drawing attention after recent trading left the stock with mixed short term performance, including a 1 day decline and weaker past week returns compared with the past 3 months. With the share price around $204.98 at the last close, investors are weighing that performance against AutoNation’s reported revenue of about $27.9b and net income of roughly $663.1m, along with its longer term total returns. See our latest analysis for...

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) is back on traders’ radar after a surge in call options activity and higher implied volatility ahead of its February 26 earnings release, which points to heightened expectations around the upcoming numbers. See our latest analysis for Medical Properties Trust. At a share price of US$5.02, Medical Properties Trust has seen relatively muted recent share price returns. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 14.29% contrasts with much weaker 3 and 5 year total...

QCR Holdings, Inc. recently reported full-year 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$255.22 million and net income reaching US$127.19 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations versus 2024. Beyond record profitability, the bank expanded its wealth management franchise with nearly 500 new client relationships and over US$1 billion of new assets under management, while also selling US$285 million of LIHTC construction loans that...

Helmerich & Payne recently announced a leadership transition with CEO John W. Lindsay stepping down and President Trey Adams taking over, alongside plans to reactivate seven idle drilling rigs in Saudi Arabia through the first half of 2026 and a measured stance on potential opportunities in Venezuela. This combination of new leadership and renewed international rig activity signals a meaningful shift in how the company may approach growth and geographic risk. We’ll now examine how the...

How the latest earnings beat is shaping the Fair Isaac (FICO) story Fair Isaac (FICO) has just delivered another quarter where revenue and earnings topped analyst expectations, with both the Scores and Software segments contributing to year over year growth. That mix of outperformance, record Scores revenue and strong software ACV bookings, supported by new scoring models and partnerships, is what has pushed Fair Isaac back onto many investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Fair...

First Commerce Bancorp (CMRB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$13.0 million and basic EPS of US$0.16, capping off a year where trailing twelve month revenue reached US$43.7 million and EPS came in at US$0.41. The company has seen revenue move from US$34.7 million to US$43.7 million on a trailing basis, while EPS shifted from US$0.21 to US$0.41 over the same period. This sets the stage for investors to focus on how margins and earnings quality shape the story from...

A new 2x leveraged single stock ETF tied to Lumentum Holdings (NasdaqGS:LITE) has launched, targeting traders who want amplified exposure to the company. The product is linked to short term price moves in Lumentum, and its debut has coincided with higher trading volumes and more visible intraday swings. The ETF centers investor attention on Lumentum’s role in cloud and networking demand, particularly around optical and photonic components used in data infrastructure. Lumentum Holdings,...

Why Dole’s latest quarter matters for investors Dole (NYSE:DOLE) recently reported quarterly revenue ahead of forecasts, putting a spotlight on its operational control, cost discipline, and vertically integrated produce network at a time when tariffs and input costs remain key watchpoints. See our latest analysis for Dole. The latest quarterly beat arrives after a period of steady momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 25.24% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 19.76%. This hints...

Evercore (NYSE:EVR) released its 2025 Credit Secondary Market Survey, highlighting record activity in private credit secondaries. The survey points to GP led deals surpassing LP led transactions, indicating a shift in how capital is being recycled in private credit. Evercore reported a significant advisory role in this market, capturing a substantial share of recent deal volume. For you as an investor looking at Evercore at a share price of $353.27, this survey matters because it highlights...

Assurant (NYSE:AIZ) has introduced "F&I On Demand", a virtual staffing solution for auto dealership finance and insurance departments. The company has also appointed experienced investment executive Lynn Blake to its Board of Directors. These updates come as Assurant continues to develop its offerings for auto dealer partners and adjust its leadership mix. Assurant, trading at $238.13, brings these moves on the back of longer term share gains, with the stock up 12.4% over the past year and...

Executive appointment and why it matters for CRA International (CRAI) CRA International (CRAI) has brought in Margaret (Peggy) Loudermilk as a Vice President in its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice, following her senior role at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. For investors, this kind of hire often prompts a closer look at how the firm’s antitrust and regulatory capabilities align with its current revenue base of US$731.1m and net income of US$56.5m. See our...

If you are wondering whether Prologis at around US$130.56 is giving you solid value today, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question. The stock has returned 2.7% over the last 7 days, 1.2% over the past month and year to date, and 13.4% over the last year, with longer term returns of 9.1% over 3 years and 40.8% over 5 years. Recent attention on Prologis has centered on how a large, logistics focused real estate owner fits into portfolios as supply chains and tenant needs...

Trending interest in Shopify (NasdaqGS:SHOP) stock is being driven by its upcoming mid February earnings release, along with closer attention on its leadership approach, AI related policy changes, and partner program updates. See our latest analysis for Shopify. Recent news on AI data use, founder friendly leadership and partner program changes comes against a weaker short term tape, with a 1 month share price return decline of 16.52% and a 90 day share price return decline of 24.12%. At the...

If you are wondering whether Ducommun's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. The stock has been drawing attention from investors looking for clear valuation clues. Over the last year Ducommun has recorded a 65.8% return, with a 17.1% return over the past month and a 0.4% move in the last week. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already priced in. Recent coverage has highlighted Ducommun in the context of ongoing interest in capital goods...