U.S. Consumer Finance Stock News

PepsiCo (PEP) is back in focus as investors respond to a pre earnings share price move, increased trading activity, and a fresh finance leadership appointment for its India and South Asia operations. See our latest analysis for PepsiCo. Recent news, including the CFO transition in India and South Asia and fresh attention on PepsiCo’s procurement and renewable energy initiatives, has arrived as the share price trades at US$148.78 with a 1-month share price return of 3.48% and a 1-year total...

Why Merchants Bancorp’s Upcoming Earnings Are In Focus Investor attention around Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) has picked up as the bank prepares to report earnings on Wednesday after the bell, following a prior quarter that exceeded revenue and EPS expectations. See our latest analysis for Merchants Bancorp. At a share price of $35.33, Merchants Bancorp has posted a 90 day share price return of 11.26%. Its 1 year total shareholder return shows a decline of 10.11%, compared with a 72.32% gain over...

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) appointed Mohamed Ali as President and CEO of its expanded Commercial Engines and Services division. The company is combining responsibilities across commercial engines and services into a more integrated CES organization. Russell Stokes plans to retire, with leadership responsibilities transitioning as GE Aerospace reshapes its executive team. For you as an investor, this move goes to the core of GE Aerospace’s business, which centers on designing, producing, and...

In January 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions opened a 55,000-square-foot hypersonic system manufacturing and payload integration facility in Princess Anne, Maryland, bolstering support for programs with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, DARPA, and the Missile Defense Agency. This expansion, located near NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, highlights Kratos’s growing role in hypersonic testing infrastructure at a time when investor sentiment is being reshaped by fund rotations and...

If you are wondering whether NextEra Energy is priced attractively right now or if the recent buzz has pushed it too far, this article walks through what the numbers indicate about value. The stock last closed at US$87.15, with returns of 4.4% over 7 days, 8.4% over 30 days, 7.7% year to date, 27.4% over 1 year, 27.4% over 3 years, and 19.4% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on NextEra Energy's position in the utilities space and how investor sentiment lines up with its long term...

If you are wondering whether Lam Research's share price still offers value after a strong run, you are not alone. This article takes a closer look at what the current price might be implying. The stock closed at US$238.46, with returns of 7.2% over 7 days, 33.9% over 30 days, 28.9% year to date, 223.0% over 1 year and 392.0% over 3 years, so recent moves are front of mind for many investors. Recent coverage has focused on Lam Research's role in the broader semiconductor supply chain and how...

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) stock is back in focus after the company received ISO 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, highlighting its formal approach to ethical AI governance and risk management. See our latest analysis for Lumen Technologies. The ISO 42001 news lands alongside a sharp near-term rebound in Lumen’s share price, with a 1-day share price return of 7.65% and a 7-day return of 15.98%. This has contributed to a 30-day share price return of 20.81%...

If you are wondering whether Humana's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone, especially after a tough run for the stock. The share price closed at US$207.93, with returns of a 22.4% decline over 7 days, 19.7% decline over 30 days, 21.4% decline year to date, 30.4% decline over 1 year, 58.0% decline over 3 years and 42.3% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage of Humana has focused on the pressures facing managed care companies and shifting expectations around health...

DoorDash is contending with a New York City rule that requires tipping options at checkout, after a U.S. district judge declined to pause the regulation. The company is extending its reach beyond food by partnering with Hibbett to deliver athletic footwear and apparel across the U.S. During Winter Storm Fern, DoorDash activated severe weather protocols and temporarily halted services in several states to manage safety and operations. For investors watching NasdaqGS:DASH, these developments...

Donald Trump has filed a high profile lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging political discrimination in the closure of his accounts. The case centers on claims that banking decisions were influenced by Trump’s political identity rather than standard risk or compliance factors. This legal action places NYSE:JPM and its leadership under intense public and political scrutiny, with potential implications for how banks handle account closures. For investors, the lawsuit...

The U.S. government is increasing direct equity stakes in domestic rare earth producers, including a major US$1.6b investment in USA Rare Earth. This follows last year's federal acquisition of a significant stake in MP Materials (NYSE:MP), a key U.S. rare earth producer. The new capital for USA Rare Earth introduces a state backed competitor alongside MP Materials in a sector tied to national security and supply chain resilience. MP Materials focuses on rare earth materials that feed into...

GameStop (NYSE:GME) has seen heavy insider buying in the past week, including purchases by CEO Ryan Cohen and multiple board members. Michael Burry publicly confirmed a sizable, long term position in GameStop, describing it as a value investment and backing Cohen's leadership. The company transferred its entire bitcoin position to Coinbase Prime, raising questions about future plans for its digital asset exposure. GameStop shares recently closed at $24.21, with the stock up 14.7% over the...

In the past week, First Commonwealth Financial reported fourth-quarter results, posting profit of US$44.9 million and earnings of US$0.43 per share, with revenue net of interest expense of US$137.9 million beating analyst forecasts. The company’s outperformance was supported by solid loan and deposit growth and an expanding net interest margin, helping it exceed Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings. Next, we’ll examine how this margin expansion and stronger-than-expected...

Wondering if Molson Coors Beverage is quietly offering value at its current share price, or if the market has it about right? This article walks through that question in plain terms. The stock most recently closed at US$48.46, after a 3.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 4.4% return over 30 days, a 2.2% return year to date and an 8.4% decline over the past year, with a 1.4% and 13.9% return over 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent attention on established beverage brands, shifting consumer...

Dutch court rules that Uber drivers can be treated as independent entrepreneurs, backing Uber's contractor model in the Netherlands. New York City introduces a new tipping law that affects Uber's delivery operations, reshaping how tips are handled on the platform. Uber (NYSE:UBER) advances its work in autonomous vehicles through expanded robotaxi partnerships. The company explores stablecoin payments as part of its broader push into cryptocurrency options for users. For investors watching...

AeroVironment (AVAV) shares are drawing attention after the company and CAL Analytics completed installation and initial operations of a Beyond Visual Line of Sight airspace management facility at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence. See our latest analysis for AeroVironment. The BVLOS facility news lands after a mixed stretch for AeroVironment, with a 21.40% 1 month share price return but a 18.67% 3 month share price decline. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder...

Why J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is On Investors’ Radar Today J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is drawing fresh attention after recent trading left the shares about 30% lower over the past year, even as revenue and net income show single digit to low double digit annual growth. See our latest analysis for J&J Snack Foods. At a share price of $94.21, J&J Snack Foods has a 30 day share price return of 4.84% and a 90 day share price return of 7.13%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.07% decline...

Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) is back in focus after announcing new agreements with the Wisconsin Lottery and Ontario Lottery, highlighting fresh contract activity and broader adoption of its lottery technology platforms. See our latest analysis for Brightstar Lottery. Those Wisconsin and Ontario wins come after a softer period for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of a 9.6% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 14.75% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.97%...

Airedale by Modine Manufacturing (MOD) has launched the TurboChill 3+MW chiller, aimed at cooling next generation, GPU heavy data centers that prioritize energy efficiency, reliability, and flexible operating conditions. See our latest analysis for Modine Manufacturing. Modine’s latest data center cooling launch arrives as investors have already seen strong momentum, with a 7.7% 7 day share price return at a US$146.90 close, alongside a 54.4% 1 year total shareholder return and a very large 5...

Investor attention on lululemon athletica (LULU) has intensified after founder Dennis J. Wilson launched a proxy contest, following product quality complaints and heightened criticism of the board and management. See our latest analysis for lululemon athletica. The activist campaign and product quality issues come after a stretch of weaker performance, with a 1 month share price return decline of 10.81% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 54.47%. This suggests momentum has faded,...

Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV) has expanded its share repurchase authorization, signaling an updated capital return plan for shareholders. The company also announced a new partnership with Anthropic to roll out personalized AI assistants across nearly one third of its workforce. Both the buyback expansion and the AI deployment are intended to support Travelers' long term priorities in capital allocation and digital transformation. Travelers is a major US property and casualty insurer, so...

Rigetti Computing (NasdaqCM:RGTI) secured its first major international order for a 108 qubit quantum system from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. The order marks Rigetti’s entry into India’s high performance computing ecosystem and a new phase of commercial activity outside the U.S. At the same time, the company did not advance in a key DARPA quantum program and has delayed new system launches, highlighting competitive pressure. Rigetti Computing, a quantum computing...

Exxon Mobil plans to close its Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland, putting more than 400 jobs at risk. The closure decision is linked to what the company describes as a lack of viability and difficulty finding a buyer for the asset. A government backed task force and support package are being put in place to assist affected workers and the local area. For investors watching Exxon Mobil, ticker NYSE:XOM, this development adds a fresh operational headline to an already closely followed name. The...

Abbott Laboratories reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$11,459 million, with net income dropping to US$1,776 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations at US$1.01, compared with the prior year. The earnings shortfall in Nutrition and Diagnostics coincided with CEO Robert Ford purchasing over US$2 million of Abbott shares, highlighting leadership’s conviction in the company’s long-term direction despite current pressure points. With the share price weaker over the past week,...