U.S. Healthcare Services Stock News

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has experienced a notable rise of 17% over the past year. In this environment of anticipated earnings growth, identifying dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can be an effective strategy for investors seeking to capitalize on both income and potential appreciation.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) attracted investor attention after its board approved a 5.25% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.3606 per share, payable on September 1, 2026, for shareholders of record on August 11. See our latest analysis for Essential Utilities. At a share price of $40.35, Essential Utilities has posted a 30 day share price return of 5.33%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 13.65% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder return that is down 8.22%. Recent...

Xerox Holdings (XRX) is back in focus after lifting its full year 2026 revenue and earnings guidance and posting second quarter results that showed a return to profitability compared with last year. See our latest analysis for Xerox Holdings. The corporate guidance upgrade and second quarter earnings on 30 July 2026 came alongside a sharp shift in sentiment. Xerox Holdings posted a 1-day share price return of 32.2% and a year to date share price return of 41.9%. However, the 1 year total...

AXT, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AXTI) has entered a long term supplier agreement with Lumentum Operations for indium phosphide wafer substrates. Under the agreement, AXT has multi year supply commitments and capacity reservations. Lumentum is providing significant initial and follow on deposits as part of the arrangement. AXT enters this agreement with Lumentum while its stock trades at $46.94. The share price is up very sharply over the past year and has also recorded a very large gain over the past...

Romance fiction is pulling in fresh money and attention, with UK romance novel revenue at £69mn in 2024 and strong support from US readers, while many other book categories face pressure. That shift in demand is now touching listed media and publishing stocks, from traditional book groups to content driven media platforms. Investors are watching how BookTok trends, streaming adaptations such as Netflix’s “Bridgerton”, and the focus on romance as a publishing growth driver might influence...

In the second quarter of 2026, Vicor Corporation reported revenue of US$143.35 million and net income of US$49.77 million, with both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increasing compared with the same period a year earlier. Over the first half of 2026, Vicor’s revenue and earnings growth, alongside higher analyst earnings estimates and supportive technical patterns, have reinforced investor attention on how its business is progressing. Next, we’ll assess how...

First Solar released its 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report, outlining progress on domestic manufacturing expansion and R&D investment. The report highlights First Solar’s end to end control of its US based production and supply chain transparency. It also details sizable US capital spending and job creation as the company responds to heavily subsidized overseas competitors. First Solar, traded as NasdaqGS:FSLR, is using this new report to explain how its US focused manufacturing...

Bank OZK has reported past results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, with Q2 net interest income at US$392.15 million versus US$396.75 million a year earlier and net income at US$167.37 million compared with US$182.98 million. Despite slightly higher six-month net interest income of US$777.71 million, lower net income and earnings per share highlight pressure on profitability relative to the prior year. Next, we will examine how the softer year-on-year earnings and...

Alkami Technology stock is barely blinking after earnings, trading around US$17.68 and off only 0.7% on the day. The price action looks calm for a company that just put a very clear issue on the table. Revenue is growing and annual recurring revenue stands at US$512m, yet the business is still producing quarterly net losses and relies on adjusted EBITDA to show operating progress. The emotional tug of strong software growth is clashing with the financial reality that Alkami remains in...

Used car dealers are suddenly at the center of the electric vehicle story. In 2026, used EV prices are rising even as new EV sales are down 28% and used EV sales are up 20%. High gasoline prices linked to the Iran war and the end of federal tax credits are pushing more buyers toward pre owned electric models, especially at the lower end of the market. That shift affects margins, inventory risk, and pricing power for auto retail stocks. This article looks at three stocks exposed to these...

Stubborn inflation, louder Fed talk about interest rate hikes and higher energy costs linked to new geopolitical risks are pushing investors to rethink how they use dividend stocks. Reliable dividend payers with solid balance sheets can sometimes help offset inflation pressure, although they are not a cure all. This article looks at 3 stocks from an Inflation-Resistant Dividend Stocks screener that appear closely tied to the latest policy and inflation headlines. You will see how each stock...

Klarna AB recently became the leasing provider behind Apple’s new Upgrade program in the United States, offering 12–36 month leasing options on eligible iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch devices with seamless application and management through Apple’s channels and the Klarna app. This partnership gives Klarna deeper access to Apple’s extensive U.S. customer base and embeds its financing solutions directly into one of the most widely used hardware ecosystems. We’ll now examine how Klarna’s...

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings has had a difficult run for shareholders over the past year, yet the valuation picture is mixed, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate suggesting the stock trades below that level while market based multiples point the other way. The share price is down 46.8% over the past year, which raises the question of whether the current level already reflects weaker expectations. Future cash flow growth from the discount retail format can support...

Huntington Bancshares’ latest quarterly report showed higher net interest income of US$2,052 million and net income of US$727 million, alongside increased net charge-offs of US$119 million and an unchanged US$0.155 common dividend, with preferred dividends declared across multiple series. These results highlight a contrast between stronger core earnings and rising credit costs, as the bank continues to return capital via dividends and a completed US$50 million share repurchase. We’ll now...

Last week, you might have seen that Titan America SA ( NYSE:TTAM ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...

A failed late stage heart drug trial at Novo Nordisk, with shares in Copenhagen down 8.6% and U.S. ADRs down 9.8% in premarket trading, has pushed cardiovascular pipelines into the spotlight. When a high profile project like ziltivekimab does not deliver a meaningful reduction in major cardiovascular events, attention often shifts to other companies exposed to the same news. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Cardiovascular Pharma Stocks With Upside From Novo Nordisk Setback...

Toast stock has delivered a 58.9% gain over the past three years, yet on current checks it screens as expensive, with an Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate that sits close to the market price while traditional earnings multiples lean toward an overvaluation signal. Recent shorter term share price weakness and a low overall value score add to the question of whether the current price leaves much room for error. Toast has returned 58.9% over three years, which suggests long term holders...

The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.'s ( NYSE:AMBP ) strong earnings didn't offer...

Saia stock has delivered a 45.2% gain over the past five years, yet both the intrinsic value estimate using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and market multiples currently point to the shares trading at a premium. Over the last five years, Saia has returned 45.2%, which means long term holders have already seen a meaningful payoff from the story so far. Strong recent operating execution and record revenue may support expectations for future cash flows, while a sizeable investment plan...

SNDL Inc. ( NASDAQ:SNDL ) came out with its second-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...

We wouldn't blame Cactus, Inc. ( NYSE:WHD ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Scott...

Last week saw the newest quarterly earnings release from Albertsons Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:ACI ), an important...

We wouldn't blame Medpace Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MEDP ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

Anyone interested in Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. ( NYSE:LOB ) should probably be aware that the Chief Banking Officer...