U.S. Food and Staples Retail Stock News

Earlier this month, La-Z-Boy Incorporated reported fourth-quarter 2026 sales of US$570.34 million with net income of US$33.27 million, raised its quarterly dividend for the fifth consecutive year, launched a new US$300 million share repurchase authorization, and disclosed continued activity under its long-running buyback program. Together, higher quarterly earnings, ongoing dividend growth, and a sizable new repurchase plan underscore management’s commitment to returning cash to shareholders...

NovoCure (NVCR) stock is in focus after the company reported topline Phase 3 TRIDENT data showing no statistically significant overall survival benefit from earlier initiation of Tumor Treating Fields in newly diagnosed glioblastoma. See our latest analysis for NovoCure. For context, NovoCure’s share price has been volatile, with a 5.39% 7 day share price return and a 37.19% 90 day share price return, but a 1 year total shareholder return that declined 11.99%, suggesting recent momentum...

Wondering whether Advanced Micro Devices stock still offers value after a strong run, or if expectations have already been priced in? This article walks through what the numbers are actually saying about the current valuation. AMD's share price last closed at US$532.57, with the stock down 0.9% over the past week but up 5.7% over 30 days, 138.3% year to date and 270.7% over the last year. Recent headlines around Advanced Micro Devices have focused on its position in high performance...

Autohome Inc. recently held its 2025 annual general meeting, where shareholders approved replacing the Seventh Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association with an Eighth edition and re‑elected key board members. This overhaul of the corporate bylaws, alongside management’s emphasis on user growth, new transaction features, and overseas platforms, could reshape how Autohome governs and scales its business. Next, we’ll examine how Autohome’s updated corporate bylaws and...

Regulators are turning up the heat on lithium batteries in everyday travel gear, from power banks to vapes, and that shift could matter for your portfolio. As scrutiny on safety rises, weaker suppliers may struggle to keep up, while certified battery manufacturers and established electronics brands could stand out with products that meet higher expectations. This article looks at how that changing backdrop connects to the Certified Battery Manufacturers & Electronic Device Brands screener and...

Alpha Tau Medical’s glioblastoma milestone and what it means for investors Alpha Tau Medical (NasdaqCM:DRTS) has attracted fresh investor attention after reporting the first successful Alpha DaRT treatment of a recurrent glioblastoma patient in Israel, and the first outside the United States. The procedure used the company’s brain specific delivery system at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem, targeting a recurrent tumor via a minimally invasive burr hole while maintaining real...

MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) reaffirmed its shareholder payout plans with a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, coinciding with heightened analyst expectations ahead of the company’s upcoming May 2026 quarter earnings release. See our latest analysis for MSC Industrial Direct. Recent trading in MSC Industrial Direct has been strong, with a 30 day share price return of 9.73% and a 90 day share price return of 32.19%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 46.45% reflects momentum that has...

In recent weeks, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have expanded their retained investment portfolios, pushing their interest-rate risk exposure to levels reminiscent of the early 2000s as policymakers seek to lower mortgage rates by reducing mortgage-backed securities supply. This shift means the government-backed mortgage giants are now carrying materially higher sensitivity to sharp rate moves, even as they operate with larger capital buffers and smaller portfolios than before the 2008 financial...

Crane (CR) is back in focus after DA Davidson reaffirmed its positive view on the stock and added the company to its Best-of-Breed Bison List, spotlighting growth and flexibility. See our latest analysis for Crane. Crane’s recent inclusion on DA Davidson’s Best-of-Breed Bison List comes as momentum builds, with a 30-day share price return of 23.02% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 290.81% pointing to strong long-term wealth creation. If Crane’s recent gains have you rethinking your...

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) stock has faced sustained pressure recently, with shares down about 3% over the past day, 5% over the past week, and roughly 7% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Las Vegas Sands. Zooming out, Las Vegas Sands has seen its share price weaken in recent months, with a year-to-date share price return of -29.03%, even though the 1-year total shareholder return is still 8.22%. If you are weighing Las Vegas Sands against other opportunities in the market, this...

Earlier this year, Stock Yards Bancorp reported quarterly revenues of US$102.6 million, representing 9.6% year-on-year growth, with net interest income matching analyst expectations. The bank emphasized that these results capped its best year in history and showed it entering 2026 with strong operating momentum. Next, we’ll examine how this revenue growth and “best year” commentary shape Stock Yards Bancorp’s investment narrative for investors. Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle...

Earlier this week, Carvana announced it is adding Inspection and Reconditioning Center capabilities to its long‑running ADESA Sarasota wholesale auction site in Bradenton, Florida, creating extra reconditioning capacity, a new local retail inventory pool and around 100 new jobs over time. By layering its CARLI software platform onto the 60‑acre Sarasota facility, Carvana is effectively turning a traditional auction site into a dual‑purpose hub that can support faster local delivery, richer...

Earlier in June 2026, Pharvaris reported Phase 3 RAPIDe-3 data and long-term extension results at EAACI, highlighting rapid symptom relief, sustained hereditary angioedema control, and supportive cardiovascular safety findings for oral deucrictibant in both on-demand and prophylactic use. An especially interesting insight was that nearly half of interviewed RAPIDe-3 participants described an improved day-to-day treatment experience with oral deucrictibant versus prior injectable therapies,...

These clinical-stage biotech stocks focused on Parkinson's research feature treatments already in human trials, where clinical milestones could turn into meaningful share price catalysts.

After a long stretch where Wendy's stock has fallen about 60% over the past five years, valuation checks now suggest the shares may be pricing in a lot of pessimism, with both an intrinsic value estimate and earnings multiples pointing to potential undervaluation.

Expeditors International of Washington stock has climbed 43.8% over the past year, yet the valuation checks point to a company that no longer looks obviously cheap, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate sitting close to the current share price while market multiples lean richer....

Recent Price Moves Put Diamondback Energy in Focus Recent share price moves have put Diamondback Energy (FANG) on investors’ radar, with the stock down about 6% over the past month and roughly 10% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Diamondback Energy. Despite the recent pullback, Diamondback Energy’s 1-year total shareholder return of 32.93% and 5-year total shareholder return of 126.57% show the share price weakness is coming after a strong multi year run. This suggests that...

Casey's General Stores (CASY) has become a focus for investors after its recent analyst and investor day, where management outlined a new three-year plan that is centered on store growth, food and beverage expansion, and technology investments. See our latest analysis for Casey's General Stores. That three year plan arrives after a period of strong gains for Casey's General Stores, with the share price up 41.07% year to date and 9.87% over 90 days. The 1 year total shareholder return of...

Fresh concerns about slowing sales growth, weaker efficiency and earnings lagging peers have put Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) under closer scrutiny. This has prompted investors to reassess demand trends and profitability risks around the stock. See our latest analysis for Selective Insurance Group. At a share price of $94.51, Selective Insurance Group has logged a 26.55% 90 day share price return and a 12.19% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has picked up despite...

Earlier this week, Healthcare Foresights released a report projecting the global Laboratory Equipment Services Market to expand at an 8% CAGR to about US$62.83 billion by 2035, identifying Mettler-Toledo International as one of the key industry players. The report underscores how rising R&D spending, tighter regulatory compliance, and IoT-enabled service models could enhance demand for Mettler-Toledo’s laboratory equipment services offering over time. We’ll now explore how this projected...

Earlier this month, JetBlue expanded its premium Mint offering by announcing past additions of Fort Lauderdale–San Diego service, increased Mint flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco, and a refreshed Mint dining program featuring New York restaurant partners across its domestic and transatlantic routes. These moves collectively emphasize JetBlue’s focus on higher-yield premium customers and differentiated inflight service, potentially reinforcing its efforts to improve route economics and...

Geothermal energy is moving from niche concept to front-page topic, as fresh US legislation, new drilling technology and rising interest from big tech and venture funds put the sector in the spotlight. For investors, that mix of political backing, technical progress and still challenging project economics creates both potential openings and clear risks. This article looks at how the latest geothermal news could affect listed companies tied to the sector, and breaks down 3 stocks from our...

Origin Bancorp (OBK) has drawn fresh investor attention after the company raised its dividend and authorized share repurchases, moves that put shareholder returns and capital management firmly in focus. See our latest analysis for Origin Bancorp. At a share price of $51.21, Origin Bancorp has seen its 90 day share price return of 27.14% and 1 year total shareholder return of 44.79% point to building momentum, supported by the recent dividend increase and buyback authorization. If the dividend...

Timken (TKR) is back in focus after recent commentary highlighted its role as the only scaled U.S. public supplier of harmonic strain wave gearing, a core component in emerging humanoid robotics platforms. See our latest analysis for Timken. Timken’s recent focus on humanoid robotics comes alongside strong momentum in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 13.02% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 97.55% that may indicate investors are reassessing growth prospects and risk. If...