U.S. Consumer Durables Stock News

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) is cutting global ethylene capacity and idling selected production through 2028 to address persistent weakness in chemicals markets. The company plans to divest four European assets as part of a broad portfolio overhaul aimed at focusing on higher value operations. These moves mark a clear inflection point for both LyondellBasell and the wider chemicals sector after a challenging period. LyondellBasell, trading at about $53.88, is taking these capacity...

Stifel Financial Corp. recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue rising to US$1,752.86 million and net income reaching US$264.36 million, alongside an 11% increase in its common stock dividend and ongoing share repurchases under a long-running buyback program. An interesting angle for investors is how Stifel combined record adviser recruiting, stronger wealth and institutional activity, and disciplined expense control while still choosing to...

Cardinal Health reported a strong fiscal second quarter, with segment profit growth across all major businesses. The company raised its full year guidance for the second time within a month, reflecting confidence in current performance drivers. Recent acquisitions, including Solaris Health, and share repurchases were highlighted as key contributors to results. For investors watching NYSE:CAH, the recent operational update comes on top of a share price around $227.18 and a 1 year return of...

Recent performance snapshot JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is back in focus after recent trading, with the stock closing at $310.16. Short term returns are mixed, with a 1 day decline and a small gain over the past week. Over the past month the share price shows a decline, while performance over the past 3 months is slightly negative. Longer horizons tell a different story, with positive total returns over the past year, 3 years and 5 years. See our latest analysis for JPMorgan Chase. At around $310...

Flowserve (NYSE:FLS) announced an agreement to acquire Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division. The deal expands Flowserve’s reach in nuclear and traditional power markets. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings within the year. Flowserve (NYSE:FLS) is a global provider of flow control products and services, with a core focus on pumps, valves and related support for critical infrastructure. By adding Trillium’s Valves Division, the company is set to broaden its product...

Renasant (RNST) has been drawing fresh attention after a strong recent share move, with the stock up around 14% over the past month and roughly 19% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Renasant. The recent 1-week share price return of 8.4% and 30-day gain of 14.1% sit on top of a 16.6% year to date share price return and a 1-year total shareholder return of 7.3%. This suggests momentum has picked up recently from a more modest longer term profile. If Renasant’s move has you...

Kennametal (NYSE:KMT) reported quarterly results with revenue above internal expectations. The company raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance following the quarter. Management cited pricing actions and new project wins in aerospace, energy, and mining as key supports. Restructuring efforts and cost improvements were noted as contributors to the updated outlook. Kennametal, a supplier of tooling and wear resistant solutions for industrial customers, is seeing traction across...

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CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) received approval for a new twenty year renewable energy plan. The company secured a large load tariff to support a major customer investment program. CMS Energy also announced its twentieth consecutive annual dividend increase. CMS Energy, a regulated utility focused on electricity and natural gas service, is leaning further into long term renewable power planning at the same time that it puts a structured tariff around large customer demand. For you as an investor,...

Bruker stock performance snapshot and recent context Bruker (BRKR) has recently drawn investor attention after a month return of about a 22% decline, extending a softer pattern over the past year, even as the company reports annual revenue of US$3.4b and a net loss of US$23.7m. See our latest analysis for Bruker. At a latest share price of US$41.04, Bruker’s recent 30 day share price return of a 22.08% decline and 1 year total shareholder return of a 26.38% loss point to fading momentum,...

Prestige Consumer Healthcare (NYSE:PBH) has agreed to acquire Stampede Culinary Partners for $662.5 million. The company expects the deal to contribute meaningfully to EBITDA and future earnings once integrated. The transaction adds a new business line that management sees as an additional driver of operational earnings. For investors tracking NYSE:PBH, the acquisition comes as the stock trades around $65.55, with a 7.1% return year to date and 46.7% over five years. The shares are still...

In early February 2026, trivago N.V. reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of €119.96 million and full-year 2025 revenue of €548.91 million, with net income swinging from a prior-year loss to €11.22 million and earnings per share improving to €0.15. The company also issued guidance for 2026 calling for double-digit year-over-year revenue growth and better profitability, signaling management’s confidence in the durability of its recent turnaround. Next, we will examine how trivago’s move back...

Advanced Drainage Systems (NYSE:WMS) completed its acquisition of National Diversified Sales (NDS), expanding its presence in water management solutions. The company approved a $1 billion increase to its stock repurchase authorization. Advanced Drainage Systems also announced a 13% dividend increase alongside the expanded buyback program. Advanced Drainage Systems, trading at $170.03, has seen its share price rise 11.0% over the past week and 13.7% over the past month. Over longer periods,...

Palladyne AI (PDYN) is back on investors’ radars after two defense focused updates: a successful flight test of its IntelliSwarm autonomy stack and a new contract for a mission critical missile propulsion subsystem. See our latest analysis for Palladyne AI. Those defense wins and the IntelliSwarm flight test come after a sharp 9.24% one day and 13.00% seven day share price pullback to US$6.09. Even so, the year to date share price return sits at 29.03% and the three year total shareholder...

As major stock indexes in the United States have recently experienced significant gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs, investors are keenly observing opportunities for value investments. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks that may offer potential growth is crucial, as these picks can provide a strategic advantage amidst fluctuating market conditions.

If you have been wondering whether Deere's current share price reflects its real worth, this article walks through what the numbers actually say about the stock's value. With the share price at US$565.73 and recent returns of 6.7% over 7 days, 16.4% over 30 days, 21.2% year to date, 23.3% over 1 year, 44.6% over 3 years and 92.0% over 5 years, many investors are asking whether the valuation still stacks up. Recent attention on Deere has focused on its role in capital goods and agricultural...

Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) moved into focus after reporting double-digit revenue growth, beating analyst expectations and posting its sixth consecutive quarter of loan growth across all markets, with the share price edging higher since the update. See our latest analysis for Stock Yards Bancorp. The latest earnings update and the move in Nasdaq futures have gone hand in hand with improving momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 3.80% and a year to date share price return of 6.57%, even...

First Citizens BancShares (NasdaqGS:FCNC.A) has appointed Robert Horne as Director of Middle Market Banking for Florida. The bank recently completed a $400 million fixed income offering. First Citizens BancShares, trading at around $2,122.95 per share, has seen very large gains over the past 3 years and 5 years, alongside a 4.4% return over the past week. More recently, returns over 30 days, year to date and 1 year have been negative. Against that backdrop, fresh news around leadership in a...

Federal Realty Investment Trust: Recent Returns and Income Profile Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price gains, with the stock up about 1.2% over the past day, 4.2% over the past week, and roughly 7.7% over the past 3 months. At a last close of US$104.85, the S&P 500 constituent is positioned as an income-focused real estate option, supported by a long record of quarterly dividend increases and a portfolio concentrated in retail-based...

As February 2026 begins, U.S. stock markets have shown strong momentum with major indices like the Dow and S&P 500 posting significant gains, despite recent economic uncertainties such as a partial government shutdown and changes in Federal Reserve leadership. In this environment of fluctuating market conditions, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing to investors seeking alignment between management interests and shareholder value.

As February begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown a robust start, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains. In such an optimistic market climate, investors often look beyond the well-known giants to explore opportunities in lesser-known areas like penny stocks. Though traditionally associated with high risk, penny stocks can offer intriguing prospects when supported by solid financials. This article will highlight three such companies that may provide...

As the U.S. market kicks off February with a strong performance, highlighted by significant gains in major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500, investors are paying close attention to broader economic indicators such as manufacturing activity and trade agreements that could impact small-cap companies. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with solid fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of hidden opportunities within the U.S...

As the U.S. stock market kicks off February with a strong performance, highlighted by significant gains in major indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500, investors are turning their attention to stable income-generating opportunities amid evolving economic conditions. In this environment, dividend stocks offering yields of at least 5.1% can provide a reliable source of income for investors looking to navigate market fluctuations while potentially benefiting from steady cash...

PC Connection (CNXN) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$702.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.82, alongside net income of US$20.7 million. On a trailing twelve month basis, revenue sat at US$2.9 billion with EPS of US$3.28 and net income of US$83.7 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$701.0 million to US$759.7 million across 2025, with EPS moving between US$0.52 and US$0.98. This provides a clearer view of how the top and bottom lines have been tracking into...