U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

Smithfield Foods (NasdaqGS:SFD) is acquiring hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous in an all cash deal valued at $450 million. The transaction brings a widely recognized retail and foodservice label into Smithfield’s packaged meats portfolio. The company expects the deal to be immediately accretive to earnings and to support growth across multiple sales channels. For you as an investor, the move comes with Smithfield shares trading at $23.11 and a year to date return of 4.3%, alongside mixed...

Lumentum Holdings (NasdaqGS:LITE) introduced new ultrafast, UV, and 3D sensing laser platforms at SPIE Photonics West 2026. The launches target precision manufacturing, electronics, and sensing uses, including potential applications in autonomous systems. The announcement highlights fresh product activity that has not yet been widely discussed in recent coverage. Lumentum enters this product launch phase with its shares at $362.44 and a 1 year return of 261.1%. The stock has seen mixed...

In recent days, U.S. regulators finalized an updated rule under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act, creating a unified, streamlined process for exploration licenses and commercial recovery permits that reflects newer environmental science and offshore mining technology. This shift could be particularly important for TMC The Metals Company, whose deep-sea polymetallic nodule projects may now move through a more coordinated regulatory path that reuses exploration data in future...

KeyCorp (KEY) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and pairing them with a larger share buyback plan that signaled management’s priorities for using excess capital. See our latest analysis for KeyCorp. The earnings beat and larger buyback come on top of a 23.8% 90 day share price return and a 31.41% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum has been building as investors reassess KeyCorp’s risk and income profile alongside recent board changes,...

In mid-January 2026, NANO Nuclear Energy announced a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korea’s DS Dansuk to co-develop, localize, and deploy its KRONOS Micro Modular Reactor and other microreactor systems across South Korean industrial sites. This agreement places NANO Nuclear at the center of South Korea’s push for next-generation, on-site clean power and gives it access to DS Dansuk’s extensive industrial, regulatory, and research networks. With shares posting a 1.13% gain over seven...

If you are wondering whether Restaurant Brands International is fairly priced or offering value right now, it helps to start by looking at how the market has treated the stock recently and how that lines up with the underlying business. The share price recently closed at US$68.02, with a 7 day return of a 2.7% decline, a 30 day return of a 3.3% decline, a 1 year return of 16.6% and a 5 year return of 41.6%. This gives you a mixed picture of shorter term softness alongside longer term...

Viasat stock snapshot after recent move Viasat (VSAT) has recently attracted attention after a fresh move in its share price, with the stock closing at $42.64. That puts current performance and the company’s fundamentals back in focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Viasat. The latest move comes after a mixed stretch, with a 15.31% 1 month share price return and 14.16% 3 month share price return sitting alongside a 295.91% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has...

In recent days, NextEra Energy has drawn attention as it expands its clean energy and infrastructure footprint, including power purchase agreements tied to AI-driven data center demand and long-term nuclear contracts with major technology companies such as Google and Meta. An important insight for investors is how this mix of regulated utility cash flows, large-scale renewables development, and AI-linked partnerships is reshaping perceptions of NextEra Energy beyond a traditional power...

Latest FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 total revenue of US$1.7b and basic EPS of US$0.64, alongside net income of US$284m, setting a clear reference point for the year just finished. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1.4b in Q1 2025 to US$1.7b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.49 in Q1 to US$0.64 in Q4, providing a clear view of how the top and bottom line have tracked through the year as you weigh the...

If you are wondering whether Ormat Technologies at around US$122 is priced attractively or asking too much, you are not alone. The stock shows returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 8.8% over 30 days, 7.3% year to date, 90.4% over 1 year, 35.1% over 3 years and 10.4% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how this performance lines up with the current share price. Recent news coverage has focused on Ormat Technologies as a US listed utilities business with exposure to renewable energy...

Yum! Brands recently reported quarterly results that topped analysts’ EBITDA expectations while slightly missing revenue estimates, underscoring stronger-than-expected profitability. The outcome, alongside broadly steady performance across traditional fast-food peers, highlights the resilience of Yum! Brands’ underlying operations amid varied analyst views. Next, we’ll explore how Yum! Brands’ earnings-driven EBITDA strength shapes its investment narrative in light of the latest share...

Recent coverage highlights MercadoLibre’s continued expansion across Latin America, with robust growth in both its ecommerce marketplace and rapidly scaling fintech arm, Mercado Pago, alongside rising institutional interest despite macroeconomic challenges. An intriguing element is MercadoLibre’s rising return on capital employed, now well above the industry average, underscoring how its reinvestment in logistics, technology and financial services is translating into more efficient use of...

Moderna (NasdaqGS: MRNA) and Merck reported five year Phase 2b data for their personalized mRNA cancer therapy, intismeran autogene (mRNA-4157), combined with Keytruda in high risk melanoma. The combination reduced the risk of tumor recurrence or death versus Keytruda alone while maintaining a consistent safety profile across the study period. Results support further development of the mRNA therapy in melanoma and potentially other tumor types, pending outcomes from ongoing and future...

Why Globalstar’s latest expansion is on investors’ radar Globalstar (GSAT) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a quarter with revenue and EPS ahead of analyst expectations, alongside a global build out of its C 3 satellite ground infrastructure. See our latest analysis for Globalstar. At a share price of US$60.81, Globalstar’s 90 day share price return of 38.02% and one year total shareholder return of 108.97% suggest momentum has been building around its earnings beat and C 3 network...

Michael John Short, President of Global Forwarding at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, recently sold a portion of his company shares. The transaction comes as the logistics sector faces persistent supply chain disruptions and broader macroeconomic headwinds. These pressures are affecting operations across freight forwarding and logistics providers, including C.H. Robinson. Shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NasdaqGS:CHRW) last closed at $179.38. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, trading under NasdaqGS:CHRW,...

Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SOLS ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the...

Lianhe Sowell International Group Ltd ( NASDAQ:LHSW ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has...

Karman Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:KRMN ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 33% share price jump in the...

FTAI Infrastructure Inc. ( NASDAQ:FIP ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...

As of January 2026, the U.S. stock market has experienced a notable rebound, with major indices such as the Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 each rising about 1.2% following geopolitical developments that eased investor concerns. In this dynamic environment, high-growth tech stocks in the United States continue to capture attention due to their potential for innovation and resilience amidst fluctuating market conditions; identifying promising stocks often involves assessing...

Amid recent market volatility, the U.S. stock indices have shown resilience with a sharp rebound following geopolitical tensions and tariff threats. As investors navigate these fluctuations, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can present opportunities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

The Saudi Arabian solar energy market is poised for significant expansion, with projections indicating growth from 10.25 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to 13.47 GW in 2026, and ultimately reaching an estimated 52.72 GW by 2031. This progress is fueled by the country's increasing demand for renewable energy in line with Vision 2030, aiming to shift from hydrocarbons to clean energy sources. The streamlined Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) tender process has been a pivotal driver,...

Royalty Pharma plc's ( NASDAQ:RPRX ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.235...

In recent days, the U.S. stock market has experienced significant volatility, with major indices rebounding sharply after a steep decline driven by geopolitical tensions and tariff threats. Amidst this backdrop, investors are increasingly interested in growth stocks where insiders hold substantial ownership stakes, as these may indicate strong confidence in the company's future prospects and alignment with shareholder interests.