U.S. Food and Staples Retail Stock News

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a slight decline of 1.0%, yet it remains robust with a 23% increase over the past year and an anticipated annual earnings growth of 17%. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are not only resilient but also poised for growth can be key to uncovering hidden opportunities in the market.

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...

Ideal Power Inc. ( NASDAQ:IPWR ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The...

Insiders who bought Rani Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RANI ) stock lover the last 12 months are probably not as...

Nomad Foods Limited ( NYSE:NOMD ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the CEO...

In the first quarter of 2026, National Presto Industries, Inc. reported sales of US$118.65 million, up from US$103.64 million a year earlier, while net income declined to US$6.63 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations fell to US$0.93 from US$1.07. This combination of higher revenue but lower profitability highlights rising costs or margin pressure as a key theme in the company’s recent performance. Against this backdrop of revenue growth but softer earnings, we’ll...

We wouldn't blame Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:AMP ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact...

Some CME Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:CME ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Chairman & CEO, Terrence...

We wouldn't blame Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:PRU ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact...

We wouldn't blame Innodata Inc. ( NASDAQ:INOD ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Stewart...

We wouldn't blame Linde plc ( NASDAQ:LIN ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Robert Wood...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

One thing we could say about the analysts on The Carlyle Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:CG ) - they aren't optimistic, having just...

Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of C¥32.1b and basic EPS of C¥10.13, compared with C¥34.1b of revenue and basic EPS of C¥13.27 in Q4 2024. On a trailing 12 month basis, EPS stood at C¥1.15. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from C¥32.5b and EPS of C¥22.44 in Q1 2025, through a loss-making Q3 2025, before settling at revenue of C¥32.1b and EPS of C¥10.13 this quarter. This sets up an earnings story where a 0.3% trailing net margin and a large one-off loss...

Addus HomeCare is leaning into its acquisition playbook in personal care services, with management signaling interest in larger deals supported by a solid balance sheet. The company reports that recent federal moratoriums on certain home health licenses have had limited impact, since its core growth focus is personal care, which is outside the new restrictions. Operations in Illinois, Texas, and New Mexico are showing improving personal care service trends, aided by technology investments...

Investors may be wondering whether Viavi Solutions at US$49.28 is still priced attractively after a big run, or if the easy money has already been made. The stock has pulled back about 7.7% over the last week. However, it is up 11.7% over the last month, 171.5% year to date and 432.2% over the past year. Recent coverage has focused on Viavi Solutions as a high momentum tech stock, with investors reacting to its strong share price move over the last 12 months. Commentary has also highlighted...

Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI) has released new national research reports on the U.S. single tenant net lease retail sector. The reports highlight strength in STNL retail fundamentals and a pickup in transaction activity. The findings focus on financing conditions and market activity within a key business line for the company. For investors following Marcus & Millichap, the new STNL research adds another piece to the picture around the company’s retail-focused brokerage and advisory work...

AMETEK (NYSE:AME) has appointed former Hexcel CEO Nick L. Stanage to its Board of Directors. The company is in discussions to acquire a portfolio of instrumentation businesses from Indicor, LLC. Both developments relate to AMETEK's focus on expanding its presence in advanced instrumentation and industrial technology markets. AMETEK operates as a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, serving industrial and aerospace customers, among others. The...

Wellington Management affiliates have disclosed a new passive 5.06% stake in Atlanticus Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATLC) via a Schedule 13G filing. The filing signals fresh institutional attention on the company’s credit focused business model. The new position has not been covered in recent commentary on Atlanticus and is separate from earnings or valuation discussions. Atlanticus Holdings, trading at $78.1, has drawn renewed interest after the Wellington position. The stock has shown a 53.9%...

Advertising technology has become one of the most interesting corners of the market. As businesses continue shifting budgets toward digital channels, advertisers are looking for tools that can improve return on ad spend, automate campaign decisions, and turn marketing dollars into measurable results.

Wondering whether CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings at US$4.61 is starting to look cheap or still carries more risk than reward? This article focuses squarely on what the current share price might reflect. The stock has risen 2.0% over the past week, but is still down 18.3% over the last 30 days and has fallen 41.4% year to date, with a 50.1% decline over the past year and a 53.9% decline over the past three and five years. Recent attention around CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings has...

In May 2026, Vuzix Corporation reported first-quarter results showing revenue of US$1.39 million, down from US$1.58 million a year earlier, alongside a net loss of US$7.07 million versus US$8.64 million previously. Although sales slipped, the reduced net loss and narrower basic loss per share suggest some progress in managing costs and operating efficiency. With first-quarter results showing lower revenue but a smaller net loss, we’ll examine how this update shapes Vuzix’s investment...

Blue Bird Corporation (NasdaqGM:BLBD) has fully terminated its frozen defined benefit pension plan. The company settled US$94 million of pension liabilities through a pension risk transfer to Pacific Life. The transfer shifts obligations for more than 2,000 participants from Blue Bird to Pacific Life and results in a non-cash settlement charge for the company. Blue Bird, a long-standing manufacturer in the school bus industry, operates in a segment that attracts attention from investors...

For investors wondering whether AutoNation at around US$178.59 is offering value or just headline noise, this article walks through what the current share price really implies. The stock has pulled back recently, with returns down 8.6% over the past week, down 14.1% over the last 30 days, and down 13.5% year to date, even though the 3-year and 5-year returns stand at 30.4% and 78.7% respectively. Recent attention on AutoNation has focused on how the stock has traded after these pullbacks and...