U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw recently downgraded Independent Bank (INDB) to a sell rating, an event that has sharpened investor focus on this regional lender and its role as a conservative, income oriented bank stock. See our latest analysis for Independent Bank. Despite the downgrade, Independent Bank’s recent trading paints a different short term picture, with a 30 day share price return of 13.38% and a year to date share price return of 16.37%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of...

In late January 2026, Incyte reported that the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued a positive opinion recommending approval of Zynyz (retifanlimab) plus carboplatin and paclitaxel as first-line treatment for adults with metastatic or inoperable locally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal, based on Phase 3 data showing improved progression-free survival and no new safety signals. This recommendation underscores Incyte’s effort to broaden its...

If you are wondering whether Bunge Global's share price fairly reflects its business today, you are not alone. This article is here to help you size up what you are actually paying for. The stock closed at US$113.94, with a 1.1% decline over the last 7 days, while returns sit at 20.8% over 30 days, 23.0% year to date, 70.2% over 1 year, 29.5% over 3 years and 71.1% over 5 years. These moves have put Bunge Global back on many investors radars, as they reassess what is already priced into the...

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) signed a memorandum of understanding with Xcel Energy to accelerate delivery of generation resources to large load customers, such as data centers. The MOU outlines collaboration on generation, storage, and grid technologies aimed at serving rising power demand from large corporate users. The companies plan to coordinate on ways to bring new capacity online more efficiently for high-demand customers. For you as an investor, this agreement highlights how NextEra...

In recent days, Five9 has faced renewed attention as Wall Street analysts reassessed AI-related risks in contact-center software and the broader software sector experienced a sharp, AI-driven rotation away from traditional SaaS names. Amid this backdrop, Five9’s upcoming fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2025 results call later this month has taken on added importance as investors evaluate how its Intelligent CX Platform fits into an AI-influenced competitive landscape. With the shares recently...

Why Eastman Chemical’s latest earnings and analyst reactions matter Eastman Chemical (EMN) has been in focus after its full year 2025 earnings and a cluster of analyst rating reaffirmations and price target changes, even as some international revenues and recent performance raised questions. See our latest analysis for Eastman Chemical. Despite weaker full year 2025 earnings, Eastman Chemical’s share price has shown strong recent momentum, with a 24.21% 3 month share price return and an...

Digi International Q1 2026 Earnings Snapshot Digi International (DGII) has kicked off Q1 2026 with total revenue of US$122.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.31, setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$103.9 million in Q1 2025 to US$122.5 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS has shifted from US$0.27 to US$0.31 over the same stretch, giving investors a clearer read on how earnings are tracking through the current cycle. With trailing twelve month...

Del Webb, a PulteGroup brand, is launching its first active adult community within Bridgeland in northwest Houston. The project targets the 55+ segment and combines Del Webb amenities with Bridgeland's broader recreational features. The move reflects PulteGroup's focus on lifestyle oriented housing for older adults. PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM), trading at $134.05, is adding this Del Webb community as it continues to build out offerings for the active adult segment. The stock shows multi period...

If you are wondering whether NOV's current share price reflects its true worth, this article will walk through what the numbers say about value and where the gaps might be. NOV shares last closed at US$18.24, with a 7.9% return over the past 30 days, 11.2% year to date and 22.5% over the last year. This is set against a 1.9% decline in the past week and a 15.3% decline over three years, while the five year return stands at 45.0%. Recent news around NOV has focused on its role in the broader...

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. previously announced a 10% increase in its regular quarterly dividend to US$0.44 per common share, payable on March 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026, alongside ongoing cost-cutting and portfolio simplification efforts. Against the backdrop of a recent product launch in asset servicing and a higher dividend, the company’s renewed focus on core banking and capital markets technology is drawing fresh attention from investors...

Iterate.ai and TD SYNNEX recently launched Generate for Healthcare, an AI-powered solution running on HPE and NVIDIA infrastructure to help hospital systems identify and recover unpaid and underpaid insurance claims across fragmented EMR platforms. By packaging advanced “agentic” AI workflows with TD SYNNEX’s distribution reach and presales support, the partnership turns a complex reimbursement pain point into a scalable technology offering for healthcare providers and channel...

First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) is experiencing a prolonged period of weak revenue and earnings per share growth. This extended phase of minimal topline and per share progress points to ongoing operational stagnation. The company’s growth trends continue to lag industry and broader market benchmarks. First American Financial, a major player in title insurance and related real estate services, sits at the crossroads of housing activity, mortgage volumes, and broader transaction trends...

If you are wondering whether Akamai Technologies is offering fair value right now, you are not alone. This article walks through what the current price might mean for long term investors. The share price closed at US$91.49 recently, with returns of 3.1% over the last 30 days, 7.5% year to date and a 1 year return of an 8.2% decline. This gives a mixed picture of how the market has been feeling about the stock. Recent news coverage around Akamai has focused on its role in content delivery,...

CarMax (NYSE:KMX) has announced about $150 million in cost reductions. The plan includes major layoffs that will affect nearly a third of its workforce. These changes come as the company confronts a severe sales slump and revisits its operating model. For investors watching NYSE:KMX, this is a meaningful reset of how CarMax runs its business. The shares most recently closed at $45.47, with the stock up 11.1% over the past 30 days and 15.7% year to date, but showing a 47.5% decline over the...

Investors may be wondering if Marriott International at around US$326 per share still offers value, or if most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock has recorded returns of 2.1% over the last 7 days, 1.4% over 30 days, 4.2% year to date, 8.8% over 1 year, 92.4% over 3 years and 167.3% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about what you are paying for today. Recent attention on large branded hotel operators, including Marriott, has focused on how asset light models,...

If you are wondering whether WEX at about US$148.54 is priced fairly or offering value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you size that up clearly. The stock has been choppy, with a 5.8% decline over the last 7 days and a 2.1% decline over the last 30 days, while year to date it is roughly flat at a 0.1% return and the 1 year return sits at a 2.2% decline, alongside 25.6% and 32.3% declines over 3 and 5 years respectively. These moves shape how investors think about risk and...

If you are wondering whether Thermon Group Holdings at about US$48.77 is still reasonably priced, or if the recent enthusiasm has already been factored in, this article walks through what the current valuation might be telling you. The stock has recently seen returns of 7.0% over the last 7 days, 26.8% over 30 days, 29.6% year to date and 83.9% over the past year, with multi year returns of 83.1% over 3 years and 200.3% over 5 years. These moves have come alongside ongoing interest in...

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) kicked off Q1 2026 with total revenue of US$199.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.32, setting a cleaner earnings picture against a still loss making trailing twelve month profile. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$166.1 million in Q1 2025 to US$199.6 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.52 in Q1 2025 through a volatile stretch that included losses in mid 2025 before landing at US$0.32 this quarter. This puts the focus firmly...

Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) approved a US$1b share repurchase program, signaling a major capital allocation decision. The company plans to stop reporting logged-in vs. logged-out user metrics starting in 2026, citing platform changes. Both moves reshape how Reddit manages its balance sheet and how investors will track user engagement over time. Reddit runs a large online discussion platform that connects users around topic based communities, with revenue mainly tied to advertising and emerging data...

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has packed several developments into early 2026, with record January trading volumes, a revenue beat in its latest quarterly earnings, an 8% dividend increase, and fresh SEC approval for U.S. Treasury clearing. See our latest analysis for Intercontinental Exchange. ICE’s latest earnings beat, record January activity, SEC approval for U.S. Treasury clearing and the 8% dividend increase have come alongside a 90 day share price return of 12.95%, while the 5 year...

Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) has launched the Levi’s Wear Longer Project, a new program focused on clothing repair and sustainability education for Gen Z. The company is pairing the initiative with a Super Bowl week pop-up in San Francisco that features collaborations, live experiences, and community workshops on garment repair and creative reuse. For a brand built on denim and workwear, Levi Strauss is leaning into durability as part of its broader identity, rather than only selling new...

The CHMP of the EMA issued a positive opinion on Incyte's Zynyz (retifanlimab) in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy. The recommendation covers first-line treatment of adults with metastatic or inoperable locally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal. The decision is based on Phase 3 data showing improved progression-free survival with no new safety signals. This opinion represents a key step toward potential European approval and market entry for Zynyz. For...

DoorDash (NasdaqGS:DASH) is rolling out SNAP/EBT payment support across the US at more than 50,000 participating stores. The company is also adding new local grocery and alcohol retailers to its marketplace, expanding its merchant base and product coverage. These changes further position DoorDash as a broader commerce platform, not just a restaurant delivery service. For you as an investor, this move sits at the intersection of on demand delivery, payments access, and everyday spending...

Progress Software, NasdaqGS:PRGS, is facing scrutiny after the recent ShareFile acquisition increased leverage and highlighted its dependence on deal driven growth. Industry commentary is focusing on the company’s organic growth trajectory and the risk of tougher year over year comparisons as ShareFile is fully reflected in results. Investors are weighing the impact of a more leveraged balance sheet and weaker underlying trends on the company’s future guidance and risk profile. Progress...