U.S. Consumer Durables Stock News

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) reported exceptional Q4 results with global comparable sales up 5.7% and the fastest US sales growth in over two years. The company highlighted strong traction from a value-focused strategy, digital loyalty growth, and upcoming nationwide menu changes in beverages and chicken. A limited time McNugget Caviar Valentine's Day promotion sold out, drawing viral attention and reinforcing McDonald's recent marketing push. Management also outlined plans to accelerate new store...

In recent days, Leerink Partners initiated coverage on Terns Pharmaceuticals, highlighting early Phase 1 CARDINAL trial data suggesting TERN-701 may offer a best-in-class efficacy and safety profile for chronic myeloid leukemia. This attention comes shortly after Terns raised US$747.5 million through a public offering and revised its Hansoh licensing deal for oncology rights in mainland China and Taiwan, underscoring the company’s growing oncology ambitions. Next, we’ll examine how...

GRAIL (GRAL) has reached a key regulatory point, submitting the final module of its Premarket Approval application for the Galleri multi cancer early detection test to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. See our latest analysis for GRAIL. The latest PMA milestone comes after a mixed stretch for the shares, with a 1 day share price return of a 4.49% decline, a 30 day share price return of a 5.96% decline and a 90 day share price return of 20.42%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return...

Zebra Technologies Corporation has reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,475 million, up from US$1,334 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$70 million from US$163 million, and full-year 2025 revenue rose to US$5.40 billion with net income of US$419 million versus US$528 million previously. Alongside this mix of higher sales and lower profits, the company issued 2026 guidance calling for mid‑single‑ to low‑teens sales growth, heavily influenced by acquisitions and...

Pony AI (PONY) has drawn interest after recent trading left the stock with mixed short term returns, including a loss of about 9% over the past month and a gain over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Pony AI. With Pony AI’s share price at US$14.30, the recent 9.33% 7 day share price return contrasts with a 30 day share price return of 9.03% and a year to date share price return of 11.01%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 3.77% suggests momentum has been uneven rather than...

If you are wondering whether Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is attractively priced at its current level, this article will walk through what the recent numbers might be telling you about value. The share price recently closed at US$46.61, with returns of 6.4% over the last 7 days, 1.1% over the last 30 days, and year to date and 1 year returns of a 4.1% decline and a 4.4% decline, alongside a very large 3 year return of around 2x. Recent headlines around Skyward Specialty Insurance Group...

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $319.78. For investors, that headline figure is only the starting point for assessing the business. See our latest analysis for Vulcan Materials. That 1 day share price decline of 3.21% sits against a stronger recent trend, with a 90 day share price return of 12.56% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.12%. This suggests momentum has been building over time despite short term...

In recent weeks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has faced a new shareholder proposal on its charitable support policies, a pending board departure, and fresh AI- and networking-focused product and conference activity, all against the backdrop of its previously completed US$14.00 billion Juniper Networks acquisition. These developments highlight how HPE is being pressed on governance and social issues even as it pushes deeper into AI-driven infrastructure and internal AI adoption, including its...

If you are wondering whether VICI Properties is priced fairly right now, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question as they weigh income potential against what they are paying per share. At a recent share price of US$29.17, the stock has returned 1.1% over the last 7 days, 4.6% over 30 days, 3.6% year to date, 3.6% over 1 year and 38.6% over 5 years, which gives useful context before comparing that price to underlying value. Recent attention on VICI Properties has...

Interactive Brokers Group recently expanded its Canadian offering by launching Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs), allowing seamless RRSP conversion, flexible withdrawals, and integrated management alongside TFSA and FHSA accounts within its existing trading platforms. At the same time, the broker has been broadening its product set with 24/7 nano Bitcoin and Ether futures and other technology-led enhancements, reinforcing its push to serve both retirement-focused investors and...

Magnite stock: recent move and what it might mean for investors Magnite (MGNI) has drawn fresh attention after a period of weak share performance, including an 11.8% last close and negative total returns over the past year and past 3 years. For investors, the contrast between those returns and Magnite’s reported US$702.6m in revenue and US$58.0m in net income raises questions about how the market is currently valuing its omni channel sell side advertising platform. See our latest analysis for...

Board member Dean Kamen has taken an indefinite leave from BETA Technologies after his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed. The decision comes shortly after NYSE:BETA completed its public listing and announced major partnership agreements. The situation raises fresh questions around board oversight and potential reputational risk for the newly public company. BETA Technologies, now trading as NYSE:BETA, is confronting this governance issue at an early stage in its life as a listed...

KMT stock triggered by recent performance metrics Kennametal (KMT) has drawn fresh attention after a recent move in its share price, with the stock closing at $40.26 and showing distinct return patterns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Kennametal. The 1 month share price return of 31.05% and 3 month share price return of 45.92%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 86.76%, suggest momentum has been building rather than fading around the current...

In early February 2026, Digital Turbine, Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 results showing sales rising to US$151.4 million and a shift from a net loss to a net income of US$5.11 million, while also completing a roughly US$58.57 million at-the-market follow-on equity offering. The company additionally raised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of US$553 million to US$558 million, signaling management’s increased confidence after a year-to-date improvement in profitability and a reduced...

AZZ stock: recent performance snapshot AZZ (AZZ) has drawn fresh attention after a strong run in recent months, with total return around 41% over the past year and roughly 2.5x over three years. See our latest analysis for AZZ. With the share price at US$137.46 and a 90-day share price return of 40.78%, recent momentum has been strong and complements AZZ’s 43.04% 1-year total shareholder return and 252.73% 3-year total shareholder return. If AZZ’s strong run has you thinking about what else...

PG&E Corporation has released its full-year 2025 results, reporting US$24,935 million in revenue and US$2,593 million in net income, both slightly higher than the prior year. The modest increase in earnings per share from continuing operations, with diluted EPS rising to US$1.18, may be particularly relevant for investors monitoring PG&E's post-bankruptcy recovery and risk profile. Next, we’ll explore how this incremental earnings growth and revenue improvement influences PG&E’s broader...

Moody's (NYSE:MCO) has upgraded its outlook for UAE banks to positive. The outlook change reflects trends in economic diversification and reforms in the region. The move highlights Moody's active focus on key emerging markets that attract global investor interest. For investors watching Moody's at a share price of $412.23, this UAE banking outlook shift illustrates how the company is closely tracking structural changes in important regions. The stock has recorded a 36.2% return over 3 years...

Willdan Group (WLDN) is back in focus after securing a US$112 million energy savings performance contract with the City of San Diego, a deal tied to extensive facility and streetlight upgrades. See our latest analysis for Willdan Group. At a share price of US$113.26, Willdan’s 90 day share price return of 22.68% and very large 1 year total shareholder return suggest momentum has been building, even with a 6.86% 1 month pullback as the market absorbs this new San Diego contract alongside...

Urban Edge Properties: Key Recent Performance Signals Urban Edge Properties (UE) has quietly put together a steady run, with the stock showing a roughly 10% gain over the past month and about 8% over the past 3 months, catching some investor attention. See our latest analysis for Urban Edge Properties. Zooming out, Urban Edge Properties has paired its recent 9.7% 1 month share price return with a more moderate 1 year total shareholder return of 1.55%, while the 5 year total shareholder return...

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) is under pressure after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for relacorilant, questioning its effectiveness and safety, while several law firms have launched securities investigations related to the company’s communications. See our latest analysis for Corcept Therapeutics. At a share price of US$40.83, Corcept’s recent 1 month share price return of 9.29% contrasts with a 46.10% decline over 3 months and a 41.80% fall in 1 year total shareholder return...

What is moving A. O. Smith (AOS) now? A. O. Smith (AOS) has attracted fresh attention after a solid recent run, with the share price up around 13% over the past month and about 21% in the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for A. O. Smith. That short term strength backs up a steady record, with a 17.42% year to date share price return and a 25.46% 1 year total shareholder return suggesting momentum has been building rather than fading. If A. O. Smith’s recent run has you thinking about...

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) has entered agreements to purchase Venezuelan crude following recent shifts in U.S. policy. The company is working with three authorized sellers of Venezuelan crude to secure heavier grades for its refineries. These supply arrangements focus on feeding Valero's complex refining system with crude types suited to its existing capacity. Valero is one of the largest independent refiners in the U.S., which means changes in crude sourcing can matter a lot for its margins...

In early February 2026, Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation reported that long-time director Stephen A. Lang will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting due to health reasons, while the board also adopted the First Amendment to its Amended and Restated Bylaws. Alongside these governance changes, continued heavy share accumulation by major investor Eric Sprott, now holding over 40% indirectly, underscores a significant level of insider conviction in the company’s...

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Boyd Gaming reported revenue of US$1,062.07 million and net income of US$140.4 million, while also recording a US$31 million asset impairment and completing US$185 million of share repurchases. For 2025 as a whole, Boyd Gaming’s revenue reached US$4.09 billion and net income rose to US$1.84 billion, heavily influenced by a very large US$1.4 billion gain and a multi-year buyback that has retired nearly 40% of its shares. We’ll now explore how Boyd Gaming’s...