U.S. General Merchandise and Department Stores Stock News

Casey's General Stores (CASY) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of US$4.6 billion and basic EPS of US$4.40, contributing to trailing twelve month revenue of US$17.6 billion and EPS of US$19.28 as earnings grew 30.7% over the past year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$4.0 billion and EPS of US$2.65 in Q4 FY 2025 to US$4.6 billion and EPS of US$4.40 in Q4 FY 2026, with trailing twelve month EPS rising from US$14.72 to US$19.28 over the same...

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings (SUNB) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with fourth quarter revenue at US$2.8 billion, basic EPS of US$0.55 and net income of US$226 million anchoring the latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$2.6 billion to US$3.0 billion and basic EPS move between US$0.69 and US$1.02 over the past year, providing context for how the full year has taken shape. With a trailing net profit margin of 11.9% compared with 14% in the prior year...

New policy announcements and fresh regulatory requirements are reshaping how companies think about compliance, trading and risk. For investors, that can mean fresh opportunities in businesses that help others keep up with the rulebook and avoid costly missteps. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Regulatory Technology screener that appear closely tied to these shifts, each described as a potential beneficiary of tighter oversight and evolving global trade rules. The goal is to help you...

Earlier this month, Bernstein upgraded Kanzhun Limited to “Outperform” after the company reported strong Q1 2026 results, including double-digit revenue growth, higher net profit, expanding paid enterprise customers, and over 72 million monthly active users, alongside positive Q2 revenue guidance. Management’s emphasis on AI-powered matching and the company’s significant 2026 share repurchases, exceeding RMB1.83 billion, highlight how technology adoption and capital allocation are shaping...

Recently, Hyliion Holdings came under pressure after short seller Pelican Way Research questioned whether a US$133 million letter of intent with VFG Holdings, representing roughly one-third of Hyliion’s reported sales pipeline, is backed by a customer with sufficient operational and financial substance. The report also criticized Hyliion’s capital allocation and relatively high executive pay against weak revenue performance, raising concerns about how much of its projected growth is...

SIKORA, a subsidiary of Dover, has introduced its LINE PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZER software for wire and cable production quality assurance. The new tool focuses on early stage quality detection along the manufacturing line. The launch adds fresh process monitoring capabilities for producers looking to manage scrap, rework, and product consistency. Dover (NYSE:DOV) is drawing attention with this SIKORA launch as investors watch how new products align with the group’s broader industrial technology...

Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) has agreed to acquire Cincinnati Benefit Solutions, an employee benefits consulting firm based in Ohio. The deal expands Arthur J. Gallagher's benefits consulting reach for small businesses in the Cincinnati and broader Ohio market. The acquisition is focused on growing the company’s employee benefits capabilities, rather than on short term earnings moves. Arthur J. Gallagher, trading at around $215.78 per share, is adding Cincinnati Benefit Solutions to...

Royal Caribbean Cruises' Ovation of the Seas has been linked to a whale fatality in Alaska. The incident is under investigation by the Alaska Sea Life Center and NOAA. Regulators are examining how the whale was struck and whether existing protections were followed. For investors tracking Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE:RCL), this investigation adds a fresh layer of environmental and regulatory risk to a sector that is already closely watched. The stock recently closed at $309.53, with returns...

Campbell's (NasdaqGS:CPB) has been removed from the S&P 500 index, marking a change in its market classification. The company has launched its first gluten free condensed chicken noodle soup in partnership with Banza. The gluten free product extends Campbell's flagship soup line to consumers avoiding traditional wheat based pasta. Campbell's now sits outside the S&P 500, a shift that can change how some index linked funds and benchmarks interact with the stock. Shares recently closed at...

Stagwell (NasdaqGS:STGW) has integrated Microsoft Copilot AI directly into live media campaigns in partnership with Microsoft. The rollout brings Copilot into paid search and marketing operations, moving AI support into day to day campaign execution. Assembly, a Stagwell agency, is using the integration to apply AI tools across active client workflows. For investors watching how marketing groups apply artificial intelligence in practice, Stagwell is putting the focus on operations rather...

The United States market has experienced a slight dip of 2.3% over the last week, yet it remains up by 21% over the past year with anticipated earnings growth of 19% annually in the coming years. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can offer investors opportunities to capitalize on discrepancies between current prices and intrinsic value, presenting a compelling case for consideration.

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has dropped 2.3%, but it is up 21% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 19% per annum in the coming years. In this environment, identifying high growth tech stocks that can capitalize on these positive earnings projections becomes crucial for investors seeking to navigate and potentially benefit from current market dynamics.

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has dropped 2.3%, yet it has risen by 21% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 19% annually in the coming years. For investors willing to explore beyond well-known names, penny stocks — often smaller or newer companies — can offer surprising value even as they remain a somewhat outdated term. In this article, we highlight several penny stocks that stand out for their financial strength and potential long-term success amidst...

With inflation running at 4.2%, a hawkish Fed chair talking about higher rates, and energy costs pushed up by geopolitical conflict, value stocks are back under the spotlight. Higher borrowing costs and pricing pressure can reshuffle which companies look attractively priced and which look stretched. This article focuses on a U.S. Value Stocks screener that filters for relatively low P/E and P/B ratios in larger, established businesses. It will walk through 3 stocks that appear positively...

Quantum computing stocks sit at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world problem solving, and that mix is attracting attention while traditional surveys and PMIs signal patchy growth, shifting rate expectations, and uneven demand across regions. The Quantum Computing Stocks screener filters this complex space for you by surfacing companies working on quantum algorithms, superconducting qubits, and related software tools. Instead of trying to track every macro headline, you can...

If you are wondering whether IQVIA Holdings is attractively priced or looking stretched, this article breaks down what the current share price might imply about value. The stock last closed at US$171.28, with the share price up 2.0% over the past month but down 24.0% year to date and 29.8% over five years. The 1 year return stands at 8.0% and the 3 year return shows a 20.2% decline. Recent coverage around IQVIA Holdings has focused on its role in life sciences data and clinical services, as...

If you are wondering whether Sensient Technologies stock still offers value at current levels, this article focuses squarely on what the numbers say about its price. Over recent periods, the stock has recorded returns of 6.3% over 7 days, 3.8% over 30 days, 27.1% year to date, 23.3% over 1 year, 80.8% over 3 years, and 52.4% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how its current valuation stacks up. Recent coverage around Sensient Technologies has focused on its role in the...

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) is approaching inclusion in the Russell 1000 index, which would trigger buying by index-tracking funds once finalized. The company has co founded Ethlabs, a new nonprofit research lab focused on Ethereum, with the goal of supporting institutional use of the network. Bitmine Immersion Technologies operates in the crypto infrastructure space, where institutional interest in digital assets and blockchain tooling continues to evolve. Potential...

With the US Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh signaling a more hawkish stance and bond yields reacting, short term US Treasury and government bond ETFs are back in focus for investors weighing risk and income. As markets adjust to the prospect of rate hikes and a smaller, less interventionist central bank, some stocks exposed to this news may appear better positioned than others. This article walks through three positively exposed stocks from the Short-Term US Treasury and Government Bond...

Aeluma stock: recent moves in context Aeluma (ALMU) shares have seen mixed recent performance, with the stock down 6.4% on the day and 7.5% over the past week, while still up over the past 3 months and year to date. For investors tracking shorter term swings alongside longer term performance, these moves raise questions about how current pricing lines up with Aeluma’s revenue of US$5.196 million and its reported net loss of US$6.004 million. See our latest analysis for Aeluma. At a share...

On 23 June 2026, TD Cowen analyst Kyle Boucher reiterated a positive view on Bio-Techne, describing it as a premier small to mid-cap option despite ongoing life sciences market softness and recent insider selling. His comments, alongside a broader consensus that still sees moderate upside for the company despite funding and demand headwinds, suggest investors are reassessing how Bio-Techne is valued within a challenged sector. Next, we'll examine how this renewed analyst confidence, despite...

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) has become a focus for many investors after strong one-year Phase 3 VELA data for sonelokimab in hidradenitis suppurativa and a planned Biologics License Application filing by the end of September. See our latest analysis for MoonLake Immunotherapeutics. That clinical update has come alongside a sharp move in MoonLake Immunotherapeutics’ share price, with a 7-day share price return of 11.80% and a 30-day share price return of 16.66%. However, the 1-year...

Cencora (NYSE:COR) has launched a multi site pilot of its enhanced Nucleus inventory management solution for specialty physician practices. The company also announced an executive transition in the Chief Human Resources Officer role, bringing in a CHRO from another large corporation. Cencora is drawing attention with these linked operational and leadership moves, as investors weigh what they might mean for the business. The stock recently closed at $281.1, with a value score of 6 and long...

American Tower (NYSE:AMT) is expanding its data center operations as demand tied to AI workloads and multicloud deployments increases. The company is emphasizing its role in digital infrastructure that supports cloud computing alongside its traditional tower leasing business. This shift highlights how AI and cloud trends are influencing American Tower's mix of assets and services. For investors used to thinking of American Tower mainly as a tower landlord, the growing focus on data centers...