U.S. Consumer Durables Stock News

Why the BNP Paribas downgrade matters for Dollar Tree (DLTR) BNP Paribas cut its view on Dollar Tree (DLTR) to Underperform, citing higher competition, shifting customer behavior, costlier inventory, and wage and freight pressures as key risks for profitability and margins. For you as an investor, this downgrade raises questions about how resilient Dollar Tree’s discount model is when inflation, supply chains, and labor costs all put pressure on a low-price business at the same time. See our...

Recent reports of rising AI related orders for semiconductor test gear and robots have put Teradyne (TER) in focus, as management points to growth in near term revenue and a larger U.S. production footprint. See our latest analysis for Teradyne. Those AI related orders have arrived against a backdrop of strong share price momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 15.22% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 77.17%, indicating that interest has been building rather than fading. If...

Intel (INTC) closed FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$13.7 billion, a basic EPS loss of US$0.12 and net income excluding extra items of a US$591 million loss. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$14.3 billion and a basic EPS loss of US$0.03 in Q4 2024 to US$13.7 billion and a basic EPS loss of US$0.12 in Q4 2025, while trailing twelve month figures now sit at US$52.9 billion of revenue and a basic EPS loss of US$0.06. For investors, the mix of high revenue, relatively small...

Earlier in January, Hilton Worldwide Holdings expanded its capital return plans by increasing its share repurchase authorization and introduced Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new apartment-style lodging category launched in partnership with Placemakr and set to roll out in key U.S. cities starting in 2026. This move pushes Hilton further into the fast-growing furnished apartment segment while keeping all stays tightly integrated into its existing booking and loyalty ecosystem, potentially...

D.R. Horton recently reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$6,702.3 million and net income of US$594.8 million, reaffirmed its full-year revenue outlook of US$33.5–35.0 billion, continued buybacks totaling US$2.38 billion, and declared a US$0.45 per-share dividend payable in February 2026. Together, the earnings beat versus expectations, ongoing capital returns through dividends and repurchases, and management’s confirmation of guidance offer a clear window into how...

In mid-January 2026, Callaway Golf Company rebranded from Topgolf Callaway Brands, updated its NYSE ticker to CALY, and unveiled its Quantum family of drivers, fairway woods, irons, and hybrids featuring a new Tri-Force Face and next-generation Ai modeling. Alongside this brand refocus on core golf equipment, Callaway reported revenue and adjusted EBITDA above analyst expectations, reinforcing management’s message of operational strength. With earnings exceeding forecasts and the innovative...

Inter & Co has received regulatory approval from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and the Federal Reserve to establish a state-licensed international banking branch in Miami, creating a digital-first hub for cross-border services for individuals and businesses. This authorization places Inter & Co among a small group of international banks operating U.S. branches, potentially reshaping its global funding mix and product reach. Next, we will look at how this Miami branch approval,...

If you are wondering whether PHINIA's current share price lines up with its underlying value, this article will walk through the key signals you can use to form your own view. The stock recently closed at US$68.84, after a 0.7% decline over the last 7 days, a 12.1% gain over 30 days, a 6.5% return year to date, and a 38.7% return over the past year. Recent trading interest around PHINIA has been influenced by ongoing investor attention on the company and how it fits within the automobiles...

Leidos Holdings (LDOS) is in focus after announcing a partnership with OpenAI to bring generative and agentic AI into core workflows for federal customers, which ties directly into its NorthStar 2030 growth plan. See our latest analysis for Leidos Holdings. At a share price of US$191.23, Leidos has had a modest 30 day share price return of 2.89% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.69%, with the OpenAI partnership and recent insider selling adding fresh context to a multi year total...

Why AIG’s new partnership with CVC matters for shareholders American International Group (AIG) has entered a new partnership with CVC that reshapes how it handles private equity and credit investments, with a focus on capital efficiency and long term portfolio management. The agreement includes up to $1.5b of AIG’s existing private equity holdings moving into CVC’s new secondaries platform, plus up to $2b earmarked for separately managed accounts and funds tied to CVC’s credit strategies. See...

Earlier in January 2026, Apple announced a multi-year partnership with Google to base its next generation of Apple Foundation Models and upgraded Siri features on Alphabet’s Gemini AI and cloud technology, while keeping Apple Intelligence running on-device and within its Private Cloud Compute framework. Together with Ant International’s work on Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol for agentic shopping, these moves highlight Alphabet’s AI stack reaching deep into both consumer platforms...

Pathward Financial reported strong Q1 results, including higher net income and earnings per share. The company introduced a new operating model focused on optimizing relationships with its partners. Management also completed a significant share repurchase program, which may indicate confidence in the business. For investors watching NasdaqGS:CASH, these updates come alongside a share price of $85.72 and multi year returns that have been positive, including 19.3% year to date and 126.1% over...

In recent days, Royal Caribbean Group has drawn attention ahead of its 29 January 2026 earnings release, with analysts expecting higher quarterly earnings per share and revenue than the same period a year earlier. At the same time, the company’s recognition on Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list and expansion of its ship portfolio and private destinations have reinforced its position as a global vacation leader. We’ll now examine how this combination of upcoming earnings and...

Upcoming earnings as the key near term catalyst ResMed (RMD) heads into its upcoming December 2025 quarter earnings report on January 29 with market attention squarely on whether results match expectations, as recent analyst commentary has turned somewhat cautious. See our latest analysis for ResMed. ResMed’s recent share price moves have been mixed, with a 3.1% 1 month share price return but a 2.6% 3 month share price decline. A 1 year total shareholder return of 1.6% and 5 year total...

Earlier in January 2026, Neurocrine Biosciences reported new data showing its once-daily INGREZZA achieved higher VMAT2 target occupancy than rival AUSTEDO XR at therapeutic doses, alongside additional presentations on quality-of-life and depression outcomes at a major neuropsychopharmacology meeting. The head-to-head PET imaging results highlight INGREZZA’s comparatively stronger VMAT2 engagement, a mechanistic measure that may be meaningful for treating hyperkinetic movement disorders in...

FDA review delay and board scrutiny set the tone for Cytokinetics (CYTK) The recent three-month FDA extension for aficamten, tied to further review of its Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, and a related board investigation, has put Cytokinetics under closer regulatory and governance focus. See our latest analysis for Cytokinetics. At a share price of US$63.41, Cytokinetics has a 90 day share price return of 5.37%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 24.95% and very large 5...

Why First Horizon’s latest earnings matter for shareholders First Horizon (FHN) is back in the spotlight after fourth quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations, with management pointing to disciplined deposit costs, expanded mortgage company lending, and solid commercial and industrial loan activity. See our latest analysis for First Horizon. The latest results and new leadership in deposit product management come after a mixed near term share price pullback, with a 90 day share price...

Chinese regulators have given in principle clearance for major tech groups, including Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance, to start preparing orders for Nvidia's H200 AI chips. The move follows a period of regulatory uncertainty around AI hardware shipments into China linked to U.S. China tensions. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in Shanghai for meetings with potential buyers as the company works to re establish access to this large AI market. NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) comes into this news with a share...

The New York Times (NYSE:NYT) is facing slower subscriber growth across its digital products. The company is also dealing with persistent expense management challenges that are weighing on operating margins. Operating profitability is trailing some peers, highlighting questions about cost discipline and business efficiency. The New York Times has built its business around digital news, games, cooking, audio and other subscription products, with print still an important but smaller piece of...

In January 2026, Microsoft expanded a series of AI-focused collaborations and contracts across education, healthcare, retail, government, and motorsport, while ramping investment in its Fairwater AI data centers to support rising Azure cloud demand. These moves highlight how Microsoft is using large-scale cloud and AI infrastructure to embed its technology more deeply into real-world workflows, from hospitals and classrooms to Formula 1 garages and military systems. With Azure’s AI-driven...

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. was recently upgraded to Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) after analysts raised their consensus earnings estimates for the current year over the last 60 days. This shift in analyst sentiment highlights growing interest in the partnership’s transportation and storage operations across key crude oil and natural gas markets in the U.S. and Canada. With this Zacks Rank upgrade signaling improving earnings expectations, we’ll explore how it shapes Plains All American...

Simpson Manufacturing recently reported third quarter 2025 results that exceeded analysts’ expectations and marked the opening of its new Gallatin, Tennessee manufacturing facility. The combination of an expanded production footprint and analyst projections for consecutive earnings growth has sharpened investor focus on the company’s longer-term prospects despite near-term housing headwinds. We’ll now explore how the strong quarterly performance shapes Simpson Manufacturing’s investment...

Steel Dynamics (STLD) is back on investors’ radar after analysts raised quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, while Fortune named the company one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2026. See our latest analysis for Steel Dynamics. That recognition has landed at a time when momentum in the stock has been picking up, with a 1-day share price return of 1.40%, a 7-day share price return of 4.46% and a 90-day share price return of 14.74%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 50.35%...

Liberty Energy (LBRT) is back in focus after several major banks raised their outlooks, highlighting the company’s steady US$0.09 quarterly dividend and interest in its distributed power offerings, despite expected near term revenue pressure. See our latest analysis for Liberty Energy. At a share price of US$20.84, Liberty Energy has seen a 90 day share price return of 23.46% and a 30 day share price return of 13.88%. The 1 year total shareholder return shows a decline of 3.82%, in contrast...