U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

If you are watching FedEx stock right now, you have probably noticed it has been a rollercoaster. After a difficult run over the past year, with the stock down about 22% in total return, many investors are asking if all the bad news is priced in or if there is still some rough air ahead. Even so, not everything about FDX is headed south. In the last three months, the stock has shown signs of life with a 4% gain, which stands out against a challenging logistics sector. Part of the recent...

AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER) has attracted investor attention after recent commentary noted its shares are trading at a price-to-earnings ratio well below that of its peers. This has led to suggestions that AerCap’s stock might be undervalued. At the same time, there are questions about the company’s profit outlook, which is uncertain due to forecasts of negative growth in the coming period. Investors face a dilemma between attractive valuation metrics and a less certain short-term financial...

Curious about whether Corebridge Financial (CRBG) deserves a spot on your radar? The company’s latest moves have not set off alarms or drawn bright headlines, but the steady attention from investors suggests there could be more beneath the surface. This might leave you wondering if the recent dip in its share price is just noise or an early sign of something bigger to come. Over the past year, Corebridge Financial’s stock has gained nearly 24%, despite losing a bit of steam this month and...

If you have been tracking Nordson (NDSN), this week’s headlines probably caught your eye. The company just posted higher third-quarter sales and net income compared to last year, providing solid evidence of operational momentum. On top of that, management has approved a $500 million boost to its share buyback program, bringing total authorization to $2 billion. For investors weighing their next move, these pieces of news together signal both business resilience and a clear vote of confidence...

If you are weighing what to do with Xylem stock, you are not alone. Lately, onlookers have been trying to gauge what's driving XYL's complex moves in the market. After a choppy spring, Xylem’s share price has notched up an impressive 21% gain year-to-date, and even over the last three years, the stock has delivered nearly a 49% total return. Those numbers are hard to ignore, especially if you are on the hunt for companies with a mix of steady growth and potential upside. So, what is fueling...

The recent announcement of a production partnership between Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) and OCOchem is certainly one for investors to pay attention to. The two companies are teaming up to build a demonstration plant at ADM’s Decatur, Illinois corn processing complex. This facility aims to turn biogenic CO2 captured from ethanol production into high-value formate molecules using OCOchem’s advanced Carbon FluX Electrolyzer technology. With construction set to begin later this year, this...

On August 12, 2025, Kyivstar, VEON Ltd.'s leading digital operator in Ukraine, completed the first field test of Starlink Direct to Cell satellite integration in eastern Europe, using 4G-enabled smartphones to exchange messages in the Zhytomyr region. This collaboration positions VEON and Kyivstar at the forefront of advanced satellite-terrestrial connectivity, opening doors to new digital services amid Ukraine's accelerating digital infrastructure needs. We will explore how Kyivstar’s...

XP Inc. announced its second quarter 2025 results on August 18, reporting revenue of R$4.46 billion and net income of R$1.32 billion, both higher than the prior year period. The company's results showed continuing earnings per share growth, with diluted EPS from continuing operations rising to R$2.46 compared to R$2.03 a year earlier. We will assess how XP Inc.'s continued growth in revenue and profit informs the broader investment narrative for the business. The end of cancer? These 26...

Thinking about what to do with Expedia Group stock right now? You are not alone. With shares recently closing just above the $205 mark, this travel tech giant is commanding attention from investors looking for both value and growth. Over the past year, Expedia Group has put up an impressive 55% total return, helping to erase memories of the industry's pandemic lows and rekindling excitement about what the future might hold. In the shorter term, the story has been mixed. There has been a minor...

Earlier this month, Globalstar announced major progress in securing government market traction, highlighted by recent contract awards and expanded partnerships leveraging its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, spectrum assets, and advanced communication technologies for mission-critical defense and agency applications. A key insight from these updates is the successful progression of Globalstar’s Parsons partnership into a commercial phase and the commencement of network...

If you are eyeing American Airlines Group's stock and wondering whether now is the right moment to make a move, you are not alone. Over the past year, American Airlines has been anything but dull for investors. After a sharp dip earlier in the year, the stock has managed a solid 24% total return over the last 12 months, showing fresh signs of life even in a ground-shifting airline sector. The past 90 days have seen a remarkable 12% climb, while the recent month was just slightly positive...

In the past quarter, RGA Investment Advisors sold its stake in Vail Resorts, Inc. following operational and reputational issues, including the Park City Ski Patrol strike and a high-profile CEO transition. This decision highlights how significant management changes and public relations crises can shift institutional investor sentiment and company outlook. We'll explore how leadership shifts and reputational challenges may alter Vail Resorts' future investment narrative and performance...

Jacobs announced it was selected to provide comprehensive design services for the New York State Department of Transportation in the lower Hudson Valley and as the owner's program manager for a major pediatric hospital campus in Dallas, Texas. These wins highlight Jacobs' expertise in critical infrastructure and healthcare facility delivery, boosting the company's project pipeline and reinforcing its role in regional transformation initiatives. We'll explore how Jacobs' contract wins in...

AeroVironment announced a new production agreement with Mercury Systems to provide FPGA-based solutions for the U.S. Space Force’s SCAR program, extending Mercury’s contribution to the BADGER deployable ground communications system and supporting delivery of two additional units. This agreement builds on Mercury’s prior involvement in defense communications hardware and highlights the company’s expanding footprint in next-generation space and satellite technology integration...

If you are watching Booking Holdings stock right now, you are probably wondering if it is still worth the lofty price tag or if the market has already baked in all its growth potential. The company has put up strong numbers, with the share price climbing roughly 53% over the last year and outperforming both the broader travel sector and many peers. Even more impressive is the long-term picture, with the stock up more than 200% over the past five years. This kind of performance inevitably...

SBA Communications (SBAC) has caught Wall Street’s eye after its stock dipped nearly 8% over the past month, despite posting annual revenue and net income growth. While there is no single event driving this recent move, such a swift shift can prompt investors to wonder whether something more significant is developing beneath the surface. Changes like these often reignite conversations about the true value of a company and whether market perceptions align with its fundamentals. Looking more...

KLA (KLAC) has caught the eye of many investors after a stretch of mild volatility. The stock slipped less than 1% today, following a quiet week that saw shares drift lower. While there was no single headline driving the move, the recent dip is sparking a valuation conversation. Investors are weighing whether this cooling-off is an early signal or if it presents a rare opening in a tightly valued sector. Looking at the bigger picture, KLA’s pace has moderated after a lively start to the year...

On August 21, 2025, Flex Ltd. reported that its Mukachevo, Ukraine facility, which focuses on consumer and lifestyle products and accounts for roughly 1% of company revenue, was damaged in a missile strike, resulting in injuries to several employees and contractors. This facility is not involved in defense production, and Flex immediately enacted emergency protocols and business continuity measures while supporting impacted personnel and their families. We’ll consider how the implementation...

On August 19, 2025, Confluent, Inc. introduced Streaming Agents for Confluent Cloud on Apache Flink, enabling enterprises to efficiently build, deploy, and scale AI agents that act on real-time data. This new capability removes key barriers to integrating live data with AI workflows, unlocking more accurate automation and creating opportunities for entirely new business models. Now, we'll assess how Streaming Agents' integration of real-time contextual data could influence Confluent's market...

SFL Corporation Ltd. recently announced a share repurchase program of up to US$100 million and released its second quarter 2025 earnings, reporting sales of US$187.39 million, revenue of US$192.59 million, and net income of US$1.46 million. The board-authorized share buyback program running until June 2026 may be seen as a sign of management confidence, reinforcing the company's shareholder return initiatives following a quarter of modest profitability. We will examine how the announcement...

In recent days, analysts highlighted that Frontline plc's price-to-earnings ratio remains well below that of many U.S. companies, even as forecasts call for a substantial 38% rise in earnings next year. Despite these optimistic forecasts, ongoing skepticism persists as investors weigh the impact of recent earnings setbacks and cautionary signals about future risks. We'll explore what Frontline's low valuation and investor skepticism mean for the company's investment outlook and earnings...

Thinking of what to do with MongoDB stock these days? You are not alone. With a turbulent year behind us, MDB has been on more than a few investors’ radars. Just glance at the numbers: the stock is trading at $211.96, down short-term but with some eye-catching moves over the last quarter. After sliding around 5.5% in the last month, MongoDB has actually bounced back about 14% in the past three months. Longer-term holders, however, might still be nursing wounds with the stock down roughly 14%...

Alvotech reported earnings for the half year ended June 30, 2025, transitioning from a net loss of US$153.5 million a year earlier to net income of US$141.72 million and recording basic earnings per share from continuing operations of US$0.50. This shift from a significant loss to profitability stands out as a material turnaround in the company's recent financial performance. We'll examine how Alvotech's return to profitability could reshape its investment narrative, especially in terms of...

If you have been eyeing Norfolk Southern, you are not alone. The stock has been on quite a ride lately, and there is a lot to unpack if you are trying to figure out your next move. With rumors circulating about major railroad mergers, including Union Pacific's high-profile bid to acquire Norfolk Southern and activists pressing for consolidation across the sector, investors have had plenty of reasons to watch this stock closely. The most recent news of a potential cash-and-stock deal valuing...