U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

Recently, NXP Semiconductors announced new high-voltage battery-management chipsets that embed electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to more precisely monitor electric-vehicle battery health and detect failures early. This move taps growing automaker interest, particularly in China, in using EIS-based systems as a differentiator to boost EV safety and consumer confidence. Next, we’ll explore how integrating EIS-enabled battery-management systems could reinforce NXP’s longer-term...

Amkor Technology (AMKR) is back on investors radar as concerns mount over its thin margins and stalled earnings, prompting a closer look at whether the recent share gains can really hold up. See our latest analysis for Amkor Technology. The recent pullback, with a 1 day share price return of minus 8.27 percent and 7 day share price return of minus 9.71 percent from 40.28 dollars, comes after a powerful 30 day share price return of 27.15 percent and 90 day share price return of 51.31 percent...

Recent performance and why Targa is on investors' radar Targa Resources (TRGP) has been drifting lower in the past week, but its longer track record, including strong 3 year and 5 year total returns, makes the recent pullback worth a closer look. See our latest analysis for Targa Resources. The recent dip in Targa’s share price, down 3.24 percent on a 1 day basis to 176.41 dollars and softer year to date share price return, looks more like a pause within a longer uptrend that is still...

YETI Holdings (YETI) has quietly pushed higher over the past month, and that climb is getting investors to revisit the story, especially with sales and earnings still ticking upward despite a tougher consumer backdrop. See our latest analysis for YETI Holdings. That recent 30 day share price return of 15.25 percent and 90 day gain of 21.48 percent sit in sharp contrast to YETI Holdings 1 year total shareholder return of just 1.11 percent, suggesting momentum is finally starting to build after...

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) has quietly delivered a solid run lately, gaining about 9 % over the past month and nearly 20 % in the past year, catching income-focused investors attention. See our latest analysis for Blackstone Mortgage Trust. That 9.0 % 1 month share price return, supported by a 13.5 % year to date share price gain and a 19.6 % 1 year total shareholder return, suggests momentum is quietly rebuilding as investors reassess income and credit risk around the current 20.17...

Wondering if GE Vernova's huge run up is already over, or if there is still value left on the table? This article will walk through what the numbers actually say about the stock. The share price has been on a tear, up 9.7% over the last week, 18.7% over the last month, and 102.5% year to date, with a 109.5% gain over the past year reshaping how the market views its prospects. Those gains have come as investors focus on GE Vernova's role in the energy transition and the broader push toward...

If you are wondering whether McDonald's is still worth buying at these levels or if the golden arches are starting to look a bit pricey, you are not alone. The stock recently closed around $314.5 and has notched gains of 1.2% over the last week, 2.4% over the past month, and 7.5% year to date, adding to a solid 66.4% return over 5 years. Recent headlines have focused on McDonald's strategic push into more digital and delivery driven sales, along with ongoing menu innovation aimed at...

Riot Platforms (RIOT) has quietly pulled back, with the stock down around 13% over the past week and roughly flat over the past year, even as its long term, Bitcoin linked story remains intact. See our latest analysis for Riot Platforms. That pullback reflects fading near term momentum, with a 90 day share price return of negative 23.6 percent, but the stock still sits on a hefty three year total shareholder return above 250 percent. This suggests investors are reassessing risk rather than...

OSI Systems recently reported a strong fiscal Q3, with revenue rising 11.8% year on year and topping analyst estimates by 4.9%, while also lifting its full-year revenue guidance slightly above market expectations. This performance, alongside an expanding security backlog including a roughly US$20 million radiological threat detection order, underlines robust demand for its screening technologies and improves visibility into future government-related contract activity. Next, we’ll examine how...

If you are wondering whether Ionis Pharmaceuticals is still worth considering after its huge run, or if the easy money has already been made, this breakdown is for you. The stock has risen 125.9% year to date and is up 108.0% over the last year, even after a recent 0.6% slip over the past week and a 9.5% gain in the last month. Those gains have come alongside growing optimism around its antisense drug pipeline and partnerships with major pharma names, as investors reassess the long term...

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) has quietly extended its strong run this year, with the stock up about 60% year to date and roughly 84% over the past 3 months, drawing fresh attention to its valuation. See our latest analysis for Monolithic Power Systems. The recent surge in Monolithic Power Systems' 1 year to date share price return, alongside a 3 year total shareholder return above 170%, signals strong momentum as investors lean into its structural growth story and reassess long term upside...

USA Compression Partners (USAC) has been quietly treading water this month, but its longer track record tells a different story. Let us unpack how a flat near term trend fits a strong multi year return profile. See our latest analysis for USA Compression Partners. At around $23.51 per unit, USA Compression Partners has seen a modest pullback in its recent share price return. That sits against a powerful long term total shareholder return profile that suggests momentum has cooled rather than...

Allegion (ALLE) is back on investors radar after a stronger than expected third quarter, where earnings beat expectations, Americas demand held up, and recent acquisitions helped lift international sales despite some margin pressure. See our latest analysis for Allegion. At around $159.67 per share, Allegion has given investors a solid 24.17 percent year to date share price return. Its 18.48 percent one year total shareholder return and nearly 60 percent three year total shareholder return...

Neogen (NEOG) is back in the spotlight after a pending investor lawsuit accused the company of downplaying integration problems tied to its large 3M deal and potentially skewing how investors viewed its financial health. See our latest analysis for Neogen. Despite the legal overhang, traders have leaned into the story recently. A 90 day share price return of about 29 percent has partly clawed back a year to date share price return of around negative 41 percent, so momentum is improving off a...

Bank OZK (OZK) has quietly delivered solid gains this month, even as regional banks stay under the microscope. That combination of steady returns and lingering skepticism is exactly what makes the stock interesting now. See our latest analysis for Bank OZK. That recent climb sits within a choppier backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 9.05 percent offsetting a weaker 90 day patch, while a 5 year total shareholder return of 86.75 percent shows the longer term momentum is still firmly...

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Hancock Whitney Corporation completed a share repurchase of 4,306,000 shares, or about 5.06% of its stock, for US$251.04 million under the buyback program announced on December 12, 2024. On December 10, 2025, the Board authorized a new buyback plan allowing repurchases of up to 5% of outstanding shares through December 31, 2026, signaling ongoing capital return priorities. We’ll now examine how this renewed 5% share repurchase capacity could influence Hancock...

KB Home recently opened three new communities, Preserve and Retreat at Crosswinds in Morgan Hill, California, plus McCormick Trails and Silver Lake’s Ambleside in Washington, featuring customizable, energy-efficient homes with family-focused amenities and access to major employment hubs. These launches highlight KB Home’s emphasis on higher-end, personalized homes in supply-constrained West Coast markets, just as investors await earnings expected to show softer revenue and margin...

Upstart Holdings (UPST) is back in focus as investors weigh stubborn worries about cash burn and a short runway against still elevated short interest, a mix that can amplify swings in the stock. See our latest analysis for Upstart Holdings. Despite lingering worries about cash burn and dilution, the stock has shown a 21.15% one month share price return. However, the year to date share price return and one year total shareholder return remain firmly negative, suggesting recent momentum is more...

Blue Owl Capital (OWL) is back in the spotlight after a wave of securities class action filings tied to its business development company merger, liquidity disclosures, and a string of disappointing third quarter numbers. See our latest analysis for Blue Owl Capital. Those legal headlines are landing against a tough backdrop, with Blue Owl’s share price at $15.83 after a 1 month share price return of 8.28% but a much weaker year to date share price return of negative 32.9%. Even so, its 3 year...

In early December 2025, Vindral announced it joined Akamai Technologies’ ISV Catalyst program, while Redpanda entered the Akamai Qualified Compute Partner Program and Akamai acquired serverless WebAssembly firm Fermyon to strengthen its edge and cloud capabilities. Together, these partnerships and the Fermyon acquisition highlight how Akamai is deepening its ecosystem for ultra-low-latency, real-time and AI-focused workloads across its global infrastructure. We’ll now examine how Akamai’s...

Ubiquiti (UI) just lost long time director Ronald A. Sege, leaving a vacant board seat and shrinking its audit committee to two independent members, which temporarily puts the company out of NYSE audit committee compliance. See our latest analysis for Ubiquiti. Even with this governance setback, Ubiquiti’s $558.39 share price still sits on the back of a powerful year to date share price return of 65.66 percent. The three and five year total shareholder returns of 111.65 percent and 108.72...

What Is Driving Installed Building Products Stock Now Installed Building Products (IBP) has quietly turned into one of the better long term performers in home construction, with the stock up roughly 53% year to date and over 40% in the past year. See our latest analysis for Installed Building Products. Even after a recent breather, with a 1 month share price return of 5.73% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 218.78%, IBP’s momentum still looks very much intact as investors lean into its...

Earlier in December 2025, CarGurus launched PriceVantage, a used-vehicle pricing tool that uses real-time shopper intent data to give dealerships customized price recommendations, workflow integrations, and VIN-level insights aimed at faster sales and higher profitability. Early adopters of PriceVantage reported vehicle turn times multiple times faster than top competitors on CarGurus and a very large uplift in daily shopper connections when following the tool’s pricing recommendations,...

Newegg Commerce recently drew attention after prominent investor Vladimir Galkin increased his stake to 3.6 million shares, or 17.6% of the company, coinciding with the company highlighting the successful completion of its AMD Game On esports and gaming event powered by AMD Ryzen and Radeon technology. Beyond reinforcing Newegg’s ties to the gaming community, Galkin’s larger position underscores how influential shareholders can reshape market interest even when operational news remains...